75th Annual Ramble & Fall Garden Festival 11/13/15, 11/14/15, 11/15/15

75th Annual Ramble & Fall Garden Festival
Friday, 11/13/2015 – 11/15/2015 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65+, $12 for ages 6-17; Free for Fairchild members and ages 5 and under

Fairchild’s most beloved garden tradition is turning 75 this year. Celebrate this milestone with classic festival favorites like an antiques sale, secondhand books, a tea garden, gardening and cooking demonstrations, art and design displays, arts and crafts guilds, kids’ activities, and plant sales.

House of Horror Amusement Park 9/24/15 – 11/1/15

House of Horror Amusement Park
houseofhorror2015September 24 – November 1
International Mall Parking Lot
1455 NW 107th Ave
Doral, FL 33172
Website
$30 – Adults Tickets
$15 – Children (6 and under)
Visit the website for discounts
The purchase of a ticket allows for unlimited carnival rides, one entry through the Haunted House, concerts, shows and attractions.
Tickets can only be purchased at the House of Horror ticket office during regular operating hours.

Monday – Thursday: 6PM to 11PM
Friday & Saturday: 5:30PM to Midnight
Sunday: 5:30PM to 11PM
*Subject to weather and change. Haunted house hours vary from park hours.

House of Horror promises you a thrilling night for you and your entire family. We dare you to
visit the largest haunted house in South Florida with over THIRTY rooms of terror – more spine-chilling than ever with TEN new chambers. Visit at your own risk and turn your nightmares into reality! Beware as night falls this Halloween Season and you explore two acres of new rides and new fear. Don’t miss the return of Hulk Hogan’s Micro Championship Wrestling. Come and enjoy food, games and free LIVE concerts. Pay one price and ride all night, with FREE parking! You never know what House of Horror has waiting for you within its walls!

Halloween costumes are allowed on site. However, at no time can a park visitor wear a costume that conceals their face. No masks or face paint are allowed. For safety reasons, only actors will be allowed to wear masks or facial disguises inside the amusement park.

5th Annual Turkish Film Festival presents The Miracle 10/13/15

5th Annual Turkish Film Festival presents The Miracle
Tuesday, 10/13/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
TheMiracleColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

After a successful 2014 run, Turkish Film Festivals USA returns to Miami from October 13th thru 15th. All screenings will take place at the Colony Theater located in 1040 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. As it is customary, all screenings are free and open to the public.

This year, the festival is bringing to Miami the best of what Turkish cinema has to offer. Opening the festival will be The Miracle, a masterpiece by world-renowned director Mahsun Kirmizigul. Turkey’s most popular film in 2015 is based on the real life of a teacher (Mahir), who changes the life of a solitary village in the east side of the country and still lives there. To celebrate this Miami Debut, the festival will be welcoming Director Mahsun Kirmizigul and producer Murat Tokat.

5th Annual Turkish Film Festival presents Coming Soon 10/14/15

5th Annual Turkish Film Festival presents Coming Soon
Wednesday, 10/14/2015 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
coming-SoonColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd,
miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Zafer decides to change his life of crime and become a filmmaker when his wife, Arzu, tells him she wants to leave him. He quits his illegal activities and with 400,000 Turkish Lira decides to produce “Summits: The end of evil.” With Arzu, as the main actress, and popular TV series star Boğaç Bora in his film, a low budget, outdated screenplay and a crew with limited skills, Zafer heads off on an adventure full of humor, fun, and emotion. Whether his problems are caused by his old criminal life in DVD pirating or if he and Arzu will become a happy couple again, still remains to be seen.

5th Annual Turkish Film Festival presents The Husband Factor 10/14/15

5th Annual Turkish Film Festival presents The Husband Factor
Wednesday, 10/14/2015 – 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Talk-up-your-HousbandColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd,
miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Based on a best seller by world-renowned author Sebnem Burcuoglu, The Husband Factor is the story of Efsun, who at the age of 30 is still looking for true love and her “happily ever after.” The good news is that the women in her family are there to help her and just when they are about to “re-launch” her into womanhood, Efsun runs into her high school friend and former flame Sinan. Efsun then decides to put into action the strategies of the women in her family however, it’s unclear whether they will work on him.

5th Annual Turkish Film Festival presents Sivas 10/15/15

5th Annual Turkish Film Festival presents Sivas
Thursday, 10/15/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
SivasColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd,
miami, Florida 33139
No Link
Cost: Free

Closing the festival will be Sivas, which takes us through the journey an eleven-year-old boy (Aslan) and a weathered fighting dog (Sivas) that develop a strong relationship after Aslan finds Sivas wounded in a ditch. Circumstances will usher Aslan to an unexpected crash-course into adulthood, leaving his childhood behind, Directed by Kaan Mujdeci, Sivas has won awards around the world including the “Special Jury Prize” at the Venice Film Festival. This film features staged dog fighting scenes, however no animals were harmed in the making of this film. Joining us will be director Kaan Mujdeci and child actor Dogan Izci.

Colony1’s FALL Planting Turnip the Beet! Market Festival 10/17/15

Colony1’s FALL Planting Turnip the Beet! Market Festival
Saturday, 10/17/2015 – 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
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550 NW 22nd St,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: FREE

Colony1’s monthly market festival and educational workshop series is happening the third Saturday of October! This month Colony will Turnip the Beet with Fall themed workshops and do-it-yourself activities, including pumpkin carving, DIY costume making, seedling planting and more! Come by for a day of local, farm fresh harvests, educational workshops, tastings, gardening, yoga, and live music. It’s a family friendly day celebrating people, ecology, connectivity and sustainability! Our market festivals are FREE events, although we very much appreciate donations. #Colony1 #TurnipTheBeet #LastGreenSpaceWynwood

South Florida Distillers to Participate in the Craft Spirits Festival on October 8, 2015 in Coconut Grove 10/8/15

South Florida Distillers to Participate in the Craft Spirits Festival on October 8, 2015 in Coconut Grove
Thursday, 10/08/2015 – 10/08/2015 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
CSF-2015-Flyer-FrontThe Cruz Building
3157 Commodore Plaza,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Website
Cost: $75

South Florida Distillers, Fort Lauderdale’s first distillery and the creators of hand-crafted FWAYGO Rum, will participate in the third edition of the Craft Spirits Festival to be celebrated this Thursday, October 8, 2015, from 7:00 to 11:00PM, at The Cruz Building, 3157 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

Attendees will have the opportunity to sample shots of FWAYGO rum, two specialty cocktails in the form of FWAYGO FREEOH Ice Pops and a special interactive cocktail surprise created by Luke Tullos, South Florida Distillers featured mixologist.

The Craft Spirits Festival consists of a series of events that celebrate and educate the public on craft/small batch/artisanal/boutique & premium spirits and cocktails, like FWAYGO Rum. Concluding with the Grand Tasting, the Craft Spirits Festival main event, they expect to bring together over 120 plus different spirits from 30 plus spirit producers from across the country/world for a comprehensive, large-scale tasting event. Food and cocktail pairings will also be available.

For tickets and information about the Craft Spirits Festival event you can visit: http://craftspiritsfest.com/get-your-tickets-here/ Tickets are $75.00 and include samples of spirits, cocktails and light bites.

For more information about South Florida Distillers and FWAYGO Rum you can visit southfloridadistillers.com or contact Luke Tullos at (954) 541-2868.

Miami Broward Carnival Kings/Queens, Official J’Ouvert and Parade of Bands and Concert 10/9/15 – 10/11/15

Miami Broward Carnival Kings/Queens/Individuals and Panorama
Friday, October 9, 2015, 3 p.m.—11 p.m.
Central Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Pl
Lauderhill, FL 33311
Admission: $15 advance tickets (on-line & select South Florida retail outlets)

Miami Broward Carnival Official J’Ouvert
Saturday, October 10, 2015, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Central Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Pl
Lauderhill, FL 33311
Admission: $20 advance tickets (on-line & select South Florida retail outlets)

Miami Broward Carnival Parade of Bands and Concert
MBC 15 pannel-01Sunday, October 11, 2015, 11 a.m. –11 p.m.
Miami-Dade Fairgrounds
10901 Southwest 24 Street
Miami, FL 33165
Admission: $27 online (on-line & select South Florida retail outlets)
www.miamibrowardcarnival.com

Hosted and produced by the Miami Broward Carnival One Carnival Host Committee, this feast of cultural celebration showcases the vast diversity that is the Caribbean culture of Carnival with culinary delights indigenous to the Caribbean, melodious sounds of steel bands, and colorful and elaborate masquerade costumes. This year’s parade of masqueraders includes 19 bands that have been working all year on their portrayals and costume designs.

The #MiamiCarnival music stage will include energizing performances by some of today’s top heavy weight Soca artists. The star-studded concert is headlined by Trinidad’s own Queen of Bacchanal Destra and the Bakanal Band. Other live performances include: Xplosion Band, Dil-e-Nadan, Fadda Fox, Snakey, Menace, Laurena Davis, Claudette Peters, Rudy, Ricardo Drue, Julian Believe, Lyrikal, MC Wassy, and MC-Da Mighty Pencil. Notable DJs who will be behind the decks all day long include: Dynasty, SoSo, 99 Jamz-DJ Waggy T, Renny, Supa Trackz, Choice-One, Rude-Deck and Barrie Hype.

Grand Marshalls for the parade: Sharissa Ryan-Ms. Jaycees Queen-Ms. Montserrat Queen, Miami Broward Carnival Queen 2015.

2015 Miami Broward Carnival Mas Bands and Portrayals
Bajan Fuh Eva (Rum Wild), Breakaway Kru, LLC (Las Vegas Girls), D-Junction Mas (Blissful Dreams), Euphoria Productions (Uncaged), Freaks (A Journey Through the Caribbean), Fusion Carnival LLC (Welcome to Africa), Fun Generation (The Journey of Sampson), Generation-X (The Spirit of Carnival), Island Gems, LLC (Caribbean Flavors), Jamboree Mas, LLC (Paint My Soul), Major Players (Thru Hell and Back), Mascots International (Under the Big Top), One Island Band (A Novel Idea), Party Room Squad (Wonders), Radikal International (Out of India), Revel Nation Carnival (Kosmic Elements), The Carnival Republic (Legends of Persia), Ti Chapo (It’s Paradise in the Caribbean), Wassi Ones (Dey In It).

2015 Miami Broward Carnival Steelbands
Karibbean Knights, Sticks “N”Tones, Silverstars USA, Pantastic Steel, Tamboo Bamboo, Resurrection Steel

Eat Your Heart Out, A Wine And Food Extravaganza At The Galleria At Fort Lauderdale, To Benefit The Heart Gallery Of Broward County 10/8/15

Eat Your Heart Out, A Wine And Food Extravaganza At The Galleria At Fort Lauderdale, To Benefit The Heart Gallery Of Broward County
Thursday, 10/08/2015 – 10/08/2015 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
eat-your-heart-outThe Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 Sunrise Blvd,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: $75

Enjoy the third annual Eat Your Heart Out Extravaganza, an evening of gourmet food, fine wine, live entertainment and a silent auction, at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale to benefit the Heart Gallery of Broward County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the adoption and enrichment of Broward’s foster children.

Participating restuarants include Blue Martini, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Café Vico, Culinary Republic, Dimitri’s Farmers Market, Funky Buddha, Lenore’s, Pimpio, Sweeter Days, Taverna Opa and Trulucks. There will be a special performance by Dani Moz from Season 6 of The Voice.

One of over 100 independent heart galleries across the country, the Heart Gallery of Broward County works with ChildNet and local foster care providers to seek adoptive families and other connections for children.

New Belgium’s Clips Beer & Film Tour – Miami 10/22/15

New Belgium’s Clips Beer & Film Tour – Miami
Thursday, 10/22/2015 – 07:00 pm –
DSC_3082Margaret Pace Park
1745 N. Bayshore Dr.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free admission, beer sale benefit local nonprofit partner

New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a wide variety of award-winning beers, is once again taking its beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show on the road and is returning to Miami!

Clips is a national beer and film festival where guests can try beers from New Belgium’s Lips of Faith series, along with some popular classics, and screen short films made by New Belgium fans. Join us Thursday, October 22, in Margaret Pace Park to sip beers under the stars. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit, Urban Oasis Project. This year marks the sixth season for Clips, which has raised more than $620,000 for nonprofits nationwide.

For the latest information on Clips, visit http://bit.ly/1O5Xrr7.

Photographs from South Beach Seafood Festival’s Chef Showdown Preview by Mr Q 305

The 3rd Annual South Beach Seafood Festival recently announced the 2015 line-up for the Chef Showdown competitors at the Dream Hotel in South Beach.

More than twelve world-renowned chefs will take place in the competition. The Showdown competitions include:

Coyo versus Bodega in Battle Taco

Red, the Steakhouse versus Smith & Wollensky in Battle Surf & Turf

Poseidon versus Alter in Battle Octopus

CIBO versus Mondrian Hotel in Battle Shrimp

Oceanaire versus Drunken Dragon in Battle Tuna

The evening’s main event will be: Lobster, where Chef Ralph Pagano, owner of Naked Taco and also the event’s Master of Ceremonies, is paired against Miami Beach seafood master, Joe’s Stone Crab and Chef Andre Bienvenu.

The South Beach Seafood Festival has quickly become the premier seafood event of the year! …and this year is promising to be better than ever with four days of non-stop gastronomic pleasure…trust me…you don’t want to miss it! The festival runs from October 21st through the 24th visit their web page for more information.

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14th Annual Miami Short Film Festival 11/2/15 – 11/7/15

14th Annual Miami Short Film Festival
Monday, 11/02/2015 – 11/07/2015 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
PrintMiami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Website
Cost:

For one week this fall, the Miami Short Film Festival (a.k.a. MsFF) will showcase 55 short films vetted from among over 800 submissions from around the world. The films are organized thematically and special events include film screenings, Q&A’s with filmmakers and cast members, opening and closing celebrations, and a red carpet premiere on Monday, November 2nd at Cinépolis Coconut Grove. MsFF 2015 highlights include: music video, “Ideas that are Grand” – a collaboration between director/animator Quique Rivera and multiple Latin Grammy and Grammy Award winner René Pérez (Calle 13); documentary, “Reinventing the Reel,” directed by Michael Gorlick; and documentary, Man Under, directed by Paul Stone and produced by Morgan Spurlock. Also noteworthy is a strong showing from 6 Miami filmmakers. MsFF has run since 2002 and is a dedicated contributor to the cultural arts, economy, and education of Miami-Dade County. To stay up-to-date on all things MsFF, make sure to Like us on Facebook: Miami Short Film Festival.

14th Annual Miami Short Film Festival 11/2/15 – 11/7/15

14th Annual Miami Short Film Festival
Monday, 11/02/2015 – 11/07/2015 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
PrintCinépolis Coconut Grove
3015 Grand Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33133
Website
Cost:

For one week this fall, the Miami Short Film Festival (a.k.a. MsFF) will showcase 55 short films vetted from among over 800 submissions from around the world. The films are organized thematically and special events include film screenings, Q&A’s with filmmakers and cast members, opening and closing celebrations, and a red carpet premiere on Monday, November 2nd at Cinépolis Coconut Grove. MsFF 2015 highlights include: music video, “Ideas that are Grand” – a collaboration between director/animator Quique Rivera and multiple Latin Grammy and Grammy Award winner René Pérez (Calle 13); documentary, “Reinventing the Reel,” directed by Michael Gorlick; and documentary, Man Under, directed by Paul Stone and produced by Morgan Spurlock. Also noteworthy is a strong showing from 6 Miami filmmakers. MsFF has run since 2002 and is a dedicated contributor to the cultural arts, economy, and education of Miami-Dade County. To stay up-to-date on all things MsFF, make sure to Like us on Facebook: Miami Short Film Festival.

Brickell Comedy Festival 11/18/15

Brickell Comedy Festival
Wednesday, 11/18/2015 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Brickell-Comedy-FestivalFlamingo Theater
905 Brickell Bay Drive,
Miami, Florida 33131
Website
Cost: $20 Earlbird and $30 General Admission

The Brickell Comedy Festival brings the best local comedians to the stage to compete for your laughs and your votes on Wednesday, November 18. In a showcase contest style format, one comedian from each show will be named by audience vote as the best and take home a $500 grand prize. A portion of the proceeds from every ticket sale will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami. Set at the beautiful and intimate Flamingo Theater Bar in the Four Ambassadors Hotel. Enjoy a wide variety drinks and signature cocktails from the bar and delectibles from the kitchen. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Showtimes at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Valet parking ($12) and street parking are available.

You must be at least 18 years of age to attend. Visit www.BrickellComedyFestival.com for udpates on performers as they are announced, sponsorships, and more information. If you are a comedian and would like to submit an entry into the festival please visit the submission page.

A portion of the proceeds from every ticket sale will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami. No refunds will be issued.

TD Bank Presents the 2015 Miami Broward, Jr. Carnival 10/4/15

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TD Bank Presents the 2015 Miami Broward, Jr. Carnival
Sunday, October 4, 2015, 1:00pm – 8:00pm (Parade starts at 2 p.m.)
Miami Broward TD Bank Jr Carnival FlyerCentral Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL 33311
Admission: Parking fee-$1.50 per adult
Adults-$10 admission
Kids 10 years old and under are FREE.
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Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee Inc. presents Junior Carnival Parade of Jr. Mas Bands, Junior Kings & Queens, Female and Male Individuals Parade & Competitions. Young masqueraders will compete based on their creativity, presentation and craftsmanship in their vibrant and colorful masquerade costumes celebrating Caribbean culture. Performances by: The Juggernaut Band and Lauderhill Encore Performing Arts Center and the 2014 Steelband Panorama winners Pantastik and 2013 winner Silver Stars.

South Florida’s youth will have an opportunity to proudly show off they’re wonderfully created and colorful costumes in celebration of their rich Caribbean culture this carnival season. Over 350 young children will participate in the Miami Broward, Jr. Carnival parade and competition on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Central Broward Park (3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311). Gates open at 12:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 2 p.m. Parking fee is $1.50 per adult and admission into the event is $10. Kids under 10 years old are free.

This annual Caribbean inspired family event fosters artistic development and creative freedom, all while inspiring young people to take up the torch of Carnival tradition and carry it high. Young masqueraders will be judged based on their creativity, presentation, originality and craftsmanship of their vibrant and colorful masquerade costumes.

“We are looking forward to a safe and successful Junior Carnival this year as we continue to promote and sustain the culture of the Caribbean people,” says Rose Kelly, Bandleader of Heritage TnT, Jr. Carnival band. “The youths are the future of our Carnival, so we hope to bring more awareness of our culture to them.”

The event encourages young Caribbean-Americans to embrace and celebrate their Caribbean culture by participating in an age-old island tradition. 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.

“Although we are second and third generation West Indians, this is our culture. Its longevity depends on the positive inclusion of the children. They are the ones who will carry the torch and ensure that our Carnival never dies,” says Giselle d ’Wassi One, Bandleader for Wassi Babes Jr. Carnival.

Sponsors include;Chubby,Dr. Dominique Lewis,Julian Cameron,Pieter Hendrichus
This year Miami Broward Carnival is proud to be sponsored by America’s Most Convenient Bank, TD Bank.

“TD Bank is thrilled to be a sponsor of this year’s Miami Broward Carnival,” said Andre Khan, V.P. and co-chair of the African American and Caribbean Leadership Employee Resource Group, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank. “TD has built its success by embracing and celebrating the diversity of all customers, employees and community partners through local events like this one. At TD, diversity and inclusion are part of who we are and part of everything we do.”

About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the US, providing more than 8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at approximately 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro DC, the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ To learn more, visit www.tdbank.com. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more, visit www.td.com.

Mooncake Festival 10/17/15

Mooncake Festival
Saturday, 10/17/2015 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
North Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Come get your “Mooncake” on with a cocktail in hand as we ring in mid-autumn and celebrate afrobeta’s new EP Dream About You. The festival features beats by afrobeta, Telekinetic Walrus, Chantil Dukart, Jesse Jackson and more. While dancing in the moonlight (and sunset), get your hands on exclusive screen prints and feast your eyes on live art installations. Cocktails are provided by Afrohead Rum and Concrete Beach with specially curated menus by Miami Smokers, Purple People Eatery, and Les Petits Sucres.

P.S. A MoonCake festival is our beat-ridden, Miami-flared take on a Chinese lunar celebration that takes place when the moon reaches it’s apex and beams the brightest.

Mooncake Festival 10/17/15

Mooncake Festival
Saturday, 10/17/2015 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AFROBETA_COVERS_KH_1dNorth Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Come get your “Mooncake” on with a cocktail in hand as we ring in mid-autumn and celebrate afrobeta’s new EP Dream About You. The festival features beats by afrobeta, Telekinetic Walrus, Chantil Dukart, Jesse Jackson and more. While dancing in the moonlight (and sunset), get your hands on exclusive screen prints and feast your eyes on live art installations. Cocktails are provided by Afrohead Rum and Concrete Beach with specially curated menus by Miami Smokers, Purple People Eatery, and Les Petits Sucres.

P.S. A MoonCake festival is our beat-ridden, Miami-flared take on a Chinese lunar celebration that takes place when the moon reaches it’s apex and beams the brightest.

The Eighth Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival and Boat Parade 11/14/15

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Eighth Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival
FestivalVerticalAd2015Saturday, November 14, 10:00am – 4:00pm
On the Riverwalk
adjacent to 315-335 S. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
Website

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 Featured Region –Trinidad and Tobago:
Featuring authentic Music, Arts, Culture and Food, Boat Parade Children’s Activities and beautiful Door Prizes all along the beautiful Miami Riverwalk.
Some of this year’s highlights will include “Roti Competition & Rum Cake Competition”.

Festival Miami 2015 10/16/15 – 11/7/15

Festival Miami 2015
Friday, 10/16/2015 – 08:00 am –
Festival-Miami_2015-Logo-for-Social-MediaUM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Website
Cost: $20 and up

Festival Miami—Florida’s Premier Live Music Festival—provides world-class musical programming in diverse styles to all of South Florida, as it continues its cultural and community legacy. The University of Miami Frost School of Music hosts Festival Miami on its picturesque Coral Gables campus in comfortable and intimate venues including the newly renovated Maurice Gusman Concert Hall and the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance. Festival sponsors enjoy high-impact visibility and advertising throughout the festival including stage banners, printed program books, brochure mailers and throughout our extensive media campaign.

Festival Miami presents 25 to 30 concerts each October and November featuring Grammy Award winning and internationally acclaimed musical guest artists, master faculty artists, and award-winning student ensembles. Several events are offered free of admission each season and educational components such as master classes, open rehearsals, and hosted conversations with artists are also presented. Residents and visitors to South Florida are invited to partake in all that Festival Miami has to offer – from world premieres and symphonic concerts, to chamber music presentations and jazz performances, and much more.

Each fall, Festival Miami stages a broad range of performers encompassing classical, jazz, bluegrass, contemporary, international, acoustic and children’s music, and concerts are categorized into four exciting themes: Great Performances, Jazz and Beyond, Creative American Music, and Music of the Americas.

Through outreach and community program participation, Festival Miami aims to provide unrestricted access to these high-quality music performances at affordable prices to all of South Florida. There are musical opportunities for everyone!

Festival Miami upholds the University of Miami Frost School of Music’s mission to provide students with a highly innovative, inspiring and relevant education so that they can be leaders in the world of music; contribute to the advancement of music performance, creativity and scholarship; have a transformative effect on the community through engagement and outreach; and enrich the world with vibrant, innovative and brilliant cultural offerings.

Grovetoberfest 2015 10/17/15

Grovetoberfest 2015
Saturday, 10/17/2015 – 10/17/2015 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
GF15-600x686-email-flyerPeacock Park
2820 McFarlane Road,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Website
Cost: $40-$90

Grovetoberfest Celebrates Five Years of Pouring Craft Beer!

Credited for fueling the craft beer revolution in South Florida, Grovetoberfest will once again serve over 300 unlimited beer samplings from around the country and around the world. Beer lovers know that this is the place to go to try new releases, tap into old favorites and take part in Timed Tappings, which offers unprecedented access to specialty brews.

The Milam’s Kitchen Lab has become a culinary tradition at this festival, showcasing award-winning, South Florida chefs eager to share their fusion, beer pairing and cooking tips. The Bougainvillea’s Live Music Stage will feature South Florida favorites, and food vendors will be on hand selling everything from burgers to beer cupcakes. VIP Ticket holders enjoy access at 2:30 p.m. and are treated to limited release beers available only at the Boulevard Brewing VIP Experience.

There are several ticket options. Pre-purchase tickets by visiting www.grovetoberfest.com or by calling (305)461-2700.

For more information, visit www.grovetoberfest.com. Follow Grovetoberfest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @Grovetoberfest.

Grovetoberfest is brought to you by the crew at SWARM, creators of high-profile events such as Sprung!, Wynwood Art Walk, Basel House, St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, Coconut Grove Seafood Festival and Cinco de Mayo at Mary Brickell Village. For more information, go to www.SWARMinc.com.

Follow SWARM on Facebook at Facebook.com/SwarmEventAgency and on Instagram at @Swarm_EventAgency. #SwarmwithUS

Colony1’s Turnip the Beet! Market Festival – International Day of Peace 9/19/15

Colony1’s Turnip the Beet! Market Festival – International Day of Peace
Saturday, 09/19/2015 – 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
turnippeaceColony1
550 NW 22nd St,
Miami, Florida 33127
Eventbrite
Cost: Free, accept donations

Colony1’s 4th market festival and educational workshop series, Turnip the Beet! is happening the third Saturday of September! Come by for a day of local, farm fresh harvests, educational workshops, tastings, healing, yoga, and live music. It’s a family friendly day celebrating people, ecology, connectivity and sustainability! This month Colony1 celebrates International Day of Peace with peace-themed workshops all day long. Join the BeThePeace global meditation at 12:30 pm. After the festival, the celebration continues with an afterparty at Gramps during the 8th Annual Everglades Awareness Benefit Concert – rocking out til 3 am!

BeThePeace Global Meditation FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1460686080893434/

Afterparty at Gramps with the 8th Annual Everglades Awareness Benefit FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/857162487653327/

Animate! Miami 10/23/15 – 10/25/15

Animate! Miami
October 23-25
Friday, 12:00pm – 2:00am / Showroom hours: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, 10:30am – 2:00am / Showroom hours: 10:30am – 8:00pm
Sunday, 10:30am – 10:00pm / Showroom hours: 10:30am – 6:30pm
Miami Airport Convention Center
animatemiamiDoubletree Hotel
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami FL 33126
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Animate! Miami, Florida’s largest anime and animation convention, returns to Miami from October 23-25, 2015 for three days of animation, cosplay, video games, comic books and more. It’s a full weekend celebration featuring some of the industry’s biggest names, with hundreds of events, including panels, Q&As, costume contests, video gaming, exhibitors, artists, and much more for fans of all ages.  

Celebrities, Voice Actors & Comic Guests
Animate! Miami will host a full agenda of panels, Q&As, photo opportunities and more for fans to see their favorite celebrities, voice actors and industry guests, including:

Christopher Daniel Barnes, known as the voice of Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid and Spider-Man and Peter Parker in the Spider-Man Animated Series, and starring in The Brady Bunch Movie (Greg Brady) 
Steven Universe cast member Zach Callison (Steven Universe) will be joined by other cast members from the hit Cartoon Network series
Margaret Kerry, the original Tinker Bell and Red-Headed Mermaid in Walt Disney’s 1953 animated feature Peter Pan
Sailor Moon cast members Lauren Landa (Sailor Neptune) and Erica Mendez (Sailor Uranus and Reika)
Madoka Magica cast members Sarah Williams (Sayaka) and Lauren Landa (Kyoko Sakura)
Eternal Summer cast members Ian Sinclair (Sosuke Yamazaki), Josh Grelle (Aiichiro Nitori) and Robert McCollum (Seijuro Mikoshiba)
Kill La Kill cast members Erica Mendez (Ryuko Matoi), Patrick Seitz (Ira Gamagoori), and Sarah Williams (Nonon)
Sword Art Online cast members Lauren Landa (Sakuya), Patrick Seitz (Agil), and Sarah Williams (Lisbeth / Rika)
Attack on Titan cast members Josh Grelle (Armin Arlert), Lauren Landa (Annie Leonhardt), Robert McCollum (Reiner), Patrick Seitz (Keith Shadis), and Ian Sinclair (Nile Dok)
Dana Snyder, star of Aqua Teen Hunger Force (Master Shake), Squidbillies (Granny), The Venture Bros. (The Alchemist), Chowder (Gazpacho), Batman Unlimited (The Penguin), and The Thundermans (Dr. Colosso); and many more!

Cosplay and Costume Competitions
Animate! Miami will also feature dozens of costume and cosplay events throughout the 3-day show, with thousands of dollars in cash and prizes on the line. Guests can get their photos taken in costume at the cosplay photography booth and repair costumes at the Cosplay Medics. Each year, Animate! Miami also brings in professional cosplay guests from around the country that take part in panels, workshops and to help judge the various costume and costuming contests. To learn more about cosplay events, click here.

Costume Competitions:
Runway Costume Competition: “Runway” style contest. There will be no pre-judging. Contestants can enter in store-bought or homemade costumes. The following awards will be given out: Best in Show, Best Individual, 2nd place – Individual, Best Group, 2nd place – Group, Best Junior / Youth, and Judges Awards. Click here for more information.
Sirens of Animation Costume Competition: A special costume contest showcasing our favorite good and bad girls of animation and anime. A special panel consisting of some industry guests and professional costumers will judge this contest. This is a runway style contest with no pre-judging. Costumes may be of any female character that appears in anime, cartoons or video games. Costumes may be handmade or store bought. Since this contest takes place late at night, no one under the age of 17 may enter this contest. Click here for more information.
Animate! Miami Costume Competition: A competitive costuming event with over $2,000 in cash and prizes at stake with $1,000 cash for Best in Show. The contest is open to all skill levels to ensure both novice and experienced costumers have a chance at winning an award. Click here for more information.
Masquerade Costume & Performance Competition: Where costuming and cosplay go to the next level, this competition is like a costume talent show based on performance and presentation. Contestants can enter as individuals or as a group and will be judged based on stage performance and costumes. Click here for more information.

NOTE: All guest appearances, programming and schedules are preliminary and subject to change.

Oktoberfest 9/25/15

Oktoberfest
Sunday, 09/25/2015 – 06:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Flyer-2015-for-webMiami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $30-40

The first annual Oktoberfest is coming to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Grab your drinking buddies and join us outside for lawn games, a pig roast, pie contest, live polka band and of course, unlimited beer from local favorites such as Islamorada, Funky Buddha, Biscayne Home Brew, Schnebly, and Concrete Beach.

Whole Kids Foundation Fair at Whole Foods Market Aventura 9/26/15

Whole Kids Foundation Fair at Whole Foods Market Aventura
Saturday, 09/26/2015 – 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
WKFWhole Foods Market Aventura
21105 Biscayne Blvd,
Aventura, Florida 33180
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Cost: $5

In celebration of Whole Kids Foundation, we are hosting a festive fair. Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, prizes and giveaways with all proceeds benefitting the Whole Kids Foundation.

5K PARK Fest 10/3/15

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Saturday, October 3, 2015, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
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Cost: PARK Fest is Free & Open to the Public
5K / 2.5K Registration Fee = $40
PARK Mini Run (7 and under) = $20
PARK Project donates HALF directly to YOUR CAUSE!
Contact Info – team@5kPARKFest.org
Phone – 786-571-7732

5k PARK Fest is the one-of-a-kind event that gives back to your cause! This is the only all day festival & 5K designed to celebrate philanthropy and raise funds and awareness for all of South Florida’s non-profits, schools, civic and faith-based organizations!

PARKticipants can support their favorite cause by running, walking, wheeling or just cheering for a cause that’s near and dear to their heart! For every PARKticipant who registers, PARK donates HALF directly back to their cause!

The bigger the team, the more cash for the cause! Teams can revolve around any nonprofit (school groups and programs are a perfect fit, too).

START / JOIN A TEAM TODAY!
www.5KPARKFest.org

BE THE SPARK and PARK (Perform Acts of Random Kindness)!

Bird Festival at Fairchild 10/3/15, 10/4/15

Bird Festival at Fairchild
Saturday, 10/03/2015 – 10/04/2015 09:30 am – 04:30 am
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65+, $12 for ages 6-17; Free for Fairchild members and ages 5 and under

Learn all about birds and their habitats with energizing bird walks, dynamic lectures from birding experts, bird-attracting plant sales, and interactions with special avian guests throughout 83 acres of lush, tropical greenery.

Seed Food and Wine Festival 11/21/15

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Seed Food and Wine Festival
Saturday, 11/21/2015 – 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
SFWF-LogoMana Wynwood
318 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $45 – $95

Seed Food and Wine Festival is a weekend adventure for guests who want to sip, savor and experience conscious, sustainable plant-based living. SFWF celebrates delicious plant-based foods, fine wines, craft beers, spirits, and lifestyle products and companies, all while raising health awareness.

All activities are carefully crafted to take guests through a one-of-a-kind journey from cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, celebrity chef dinners, craft beer and spirits tastings, the first ever veggie burger battle, fitness to body care, workshops, yoga, urban gardening, a 5k run, kids day and more. SFWFs line-up features something for everyone and showcases the beauty of the tropical paradise that is Miami and her beaches. Everything served during the festival will be plant-based (vegan) and whenever possible organic and non-gmo certified.

Presented by: Whole Foods Market, Miami International Book Fair, Strongbow Cider and Driscolls Berries

Tickets: $45 Early Bird / $50 Regular Price / $55 Door
VIP Ticket: $85 Early Bird / $90 Regular Price / $95 Door
Children ages 3 to 18: $20
General Admission Ticket includes: food, wine and beer sampling all day

Free bike valet | self parking is $5 all day and valet parking is $10 all day

Miami Urban Music & Film Festival 2015 9/25/15, 9/26/15

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Miami Urban Music & Film Festival 2015
Friday-Saturday, 09/25/2015 – 09/26/2015 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MUMFF-2015-FlyerMiami Dade College North Campus
11380 Northwest 27th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33167
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Cost: 20

The Miami Urban Music & Film Festival is a South Florida event that brings together members of the entertainment community, including Film makers/Film executives, Writers, Directors, Producers, Actors, Musicians, Visual artists and key members from the business community. The Festival will present Film screenings, key industry presentations and live performances at MDC North and around town.

ArtsLaunch2015 9/12/15

ArtsLaunch2015
Saturday, 09/12/2015 – 09:30 am – 07:00 pm
Farmers-Market-Arsht-37Photo-Credit-Justin-NamonAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Tthe Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, in partnership with the local arts community, will celebrate its box office opening and the start of the South Florida arts season with ArtsLaunch2015, a day full of fun activities for the community, presented by American Airlines.

ArtsLaunch2015 events are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis due to limited capacity.

Starting at 10 a.m., the box office opening will be the first time a variety shows will be on sale to the public for the 10th anniversary season, including a series of commissioned works by the Center known as 10@10.

DWNTWN Arts Fair 9/12/15 – 9/13/15

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Life Is Art in partnership with Buskerfest, YO Miami, Kondoit, Indiegals, Celebrate Diversity Miami, Eat Your Poem, and Elwoods GastroPub Present
DWNTWN Arts Fair
Part of DWNTWN Art Days

DwntwnArtsFairFlyer4September 12 – 13, 2015
Saturday 12:00pm – 10:00pm,
Sunday 12:00pm – 8:00pm
NE 3rd Avenue between NE 1st and 2nd StreetDowntown Miami, FL
The show is free and open to the public.
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A family-friendly street fest filled with art, music, crafts, and performance, the Dwntwn Arts Fair is truly a cultural showcase that everyone will enjoy. Brought to you by a team of grassroots organizations with strong ties throughout our local community, our goal is to foster the growth of all the different artistic elements that make up our city’s culture.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
* An art exhibition of local artists curated by Life Is Art.
* Live music and performances organized by Buskerfest.
* Local urban artists and live painting showcase by YOMiami & Kondoit.
* Photo-voice activities by Celebrate Diversity Miami.
* Social-issues brainstorming meal with FoodSpark: Miami.
* Pop-up Artisanal Tienda of arts & handcrafted works by Indiegals.
* Pop-Up Poetry Station with Eat Your Poem.
* A skyscape installation by Elwoods Gastro Pub.
* Massages by Freshly Squeezed
* Food and drink specials by local participating restaurants.

MUSIC PERFORMANCES
At the Buskerfest stages:
Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band
GPS Quintet
Funky Serve Bots
Pocket of Lollipops
Celestial and Liam Brien
Gypsy Cat Band
Bows and Ties

ARTISTS
At the Life Is Art booths:
Geno Jaramillo
Virginia Hanley
Chris Costa
Glenda Ramos
Amanda Madrigal
Jovan Karlo Villalba
Kristen D Borrego
Midalia Rosales
Nancy Campos
Star Trauth
Gary Fonseca
Christovedo Art
Jackie Colome
GusColors
Mohammed
Arboleya-Moreno Art
Ana Rossi
At the YOMiami booths:
Rei Ramirez (live painting)
Teepop (live painting)
Jessica Schnur (display)
Claudia Labianca (live painting).

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Miami Herald
Downtown Development Authority
DWNTWN Art Days
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
Miami Made Concert Series at Trinity Cathedral
Waste Management
Miami Parking Authority
Tropicult
Urban Tour Host
Shake 108
Downtown Miami Partnership

BIG HUG TO OUR DONORS
Patricia Lamar
Naomi Ross
Guy Hoyle
Joshua Kingston
Rochelle Berman
Michael Valdes-Fauli
Angela Terrell
Anthony Jordon
Jonathan Rose
Alessandro Abate
Alice Billman
Brittany Janes
Ted Van Cleve
Greg Romanelli
Jon Ridley

PARTNER INFORMATION

Life Is Art
Life Is Art is presenting a number of excellent local artists showcasing a wide variety of visual art styles.

Yo Miami & Kondoit
A hub for local artists, Yo Miami has grown since 2011 into an ecosystem where creatives can get access to resources & contacts to help them reach the next level of success in their careers. By working with businesses, nonprofi t & community organizations we are able to foster a network which enables us to create opportunities throughout the year for artists to demonstrate their talents in ways that add value to our neighborhoods. With several monthly events at various venues around Wynwood, we continually o ffer a platform where emerging artists can reach a wider audience. At the same time, we show business owners the benefits associated with incorporating arts programming into their operations, & help foster the growth of our local communities through this synergy. For Dwntwn Arts Fair we will be hand picking a lineup from Miami’s top artists. These artists will be live painting and displaying their work throughout the weekend. We encourage you to stop by our booth to meet these up and coming talented creatives to discover what inspires and motivates them, and watch them work live and in person.

Buskerfest
We strive for a connected, thriving urban core where the streets of Miami are active and enlivened with local performers, enjoyed by people of all ages and walks of life. We envision a joyous place that is reflective of the tropical urban landscape and attractive to locals and visitors alike.

Celebrate Diversity Miami
Celebrate Diversity Miami’s 2015 Photo‐voice Exhibit focuses on celebrating the diversity of our greater Miami community with a unique array of large-scale photographs. It features 60 beautiful, vibrant images submitted by residents, schools, and organizations from across Miami-Dade County. Join us in celebrating our incredible culturally and ethnically diverse neighborhoods. Give a #DiversityMiami shout-out with a picture or postcard, and share what makes the place you call home awesome!

FoodSpark
By way of delicious food and great conversation, FoodSpark Miami will provide a fun, interactive gathering space for diverse groups of greater Miami residents to connect with one another, discuss key social issues with fellow citizens, and figure out how we can collaborate to improve the quality of life in our local neighborhoods. FoodSpark Miami is made possible in part by the 8-80 Cities Emerging City Champions 2015 Fellowship, which is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Indiegals
Every indie needs a hand, and we¹ve partnered with artists from all over to bring a uniquely curated expo of artisanal goods, earthy designs, and conscious driven showcases. We¹ve connected with the indigenous tribe from Valle de Sibundoy in the Alto Putumayo region of Colombia, to bring the tribe’s delicately handcrafted jewelry, organic essential oils, and raw incense, led by the tribe¹s artist Yolimar Loreto & the tribe-women. Also from Colombia, we present for the first time in the U.S Hagakure Home a small company based in Medellin whose home décor is derived from organic materials, raw fabrics, and designed with earthy elements. We¹re bringing goods for the home and lifestyle. Then a young, hip, and hippie indie group of artists called Gypsy Halos will be dancing around our tent expressing their love and spirit through flower crowns, leafy jewelry designs, and airy fashions. This movement is not just focused on the younger generation. We¹ve connected with our baby boomer warrior woman who¹s love for mother Earth has helped her develop an artistic eye for floral designs; Esperanza (Hope) will bring to our expo her creative orchid, succulents, air flower gardens. Last but not least, our tent will feature an art showcase called Monsterz, an Anti-bullying picturesque story created by Miami’s local Tuli. We will feature other random goodies, our farmer friends may stop by with organic goods, or maybe we¹ll have a pop-up artist color us alive! This is what Indie Gals does, we dig deep into the roots and help elevate indie creatives so that we can all break through the noise. Everyone deserves to feel the sunshine of success on their face.

Eat Your Poem Pop-Up Poetry Station
Your belly growls for a poem “to-go!” Words to feed the heart and soul! Eat Your Poem believes in the nourishing, potent power of words and this inspires us to the act of spontaneous, intuitive writing and sharing. Perched behind our vintage typewriters we create improvisational poems for you! Stop by our Pop-Up Poetry Station and take home a poem, created just for you. Yum! Poems are offered by donation and all proceeds go to Eat Your Poem’s “Poetry with a Purpose” Program. This community outreach branch of EYP brings poetic programming to women’s shelters, recovery centers and organizations that reach “at-risk” youth. Poetry with a Purpose is completing 14 sessions at Women in Distress in Broward County and we are slated to bring the program into Camillus House Shelter starting in mid-August.

Elwoods
The local public house with gastronomical food served with great beer and wine.

African Wardrobe Festival 8/29/15

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African Wardrobe Festival
Saturday, 08/29/2015, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
African-wardrobe-Festival-broward-100African-American Research Library & Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
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Cost: 29.99

The African Wardrobe Festival is a fashion festival to promote African attires, arts & craft, jewelry and literature.

This a fashion festival where the attendees are the models and everywhere they go is the runway. The purpose of the festival is to promote African attires and #wardrobes. The festival features the finest African clothes, arts & craft, and literature. This festival appeals to men, women and children alike.

Colony1’s Turnip the Beet! Market Festival 8/15/15

Colony1’s Turnip the Beet! Market Festival
Saturday, 08/15/2015 – 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
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550 NW 22nd St,
Miami, Florida 33127
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The third market festival and educational workshop series is happening the third Saturday of August in Wynwood!

Come by for a day of local, farm fresh harvests, educational workshops, tastings, healing, yoga, and live music! Nina Kauder will be hosting the interactive Workshop Your Lunch! raw food demonstration at 12 pm. It’s a family friendly day celebrating people, ecology, connectivity and sustainability!

Colony1 is Miami’s most comprehensive sustainable living education hub and will be hosting these festivals every third Saturday of the month to bring the citizens of Miami and South Florida together in the name of all things sustainability. Colony1 is 100% volunteer driven, and the interactive workshops are presented by people who want to share their knowledge and increase the presence of a socially responsible, regenerative, and holistic lifestyle. Colony1 and the monthly festivals are about the people, the land we live with, and the community we collectively create. Most importantly, this is a platform for community to connect with each other, and help Miami grow into the nexus of conscious, socially responsible living it wants to be.

The parent non-profit organization, Art of Cultural Evolution, is developing the Colony1 site in the heart of Wynwood thanks to a 50-year land grant from Miami-Dade County. Please support this cause by coming to the next Turnip the Beet Market Festival! @Colony1Wynwood #Colony1 #TurnipTheBeet #LastGreenSpaceWynwood

Fort Vintage Flea Market 8/15/15

Fort Vintage Flea Market
Saturday, 08/15/2015 – 08/15/2015 09:00 am – 02:00 pm
FVFC&I Studios
541 NW 1st Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Vendor Fees are $50 for a 10×10 area, $75 for a 10×20 area and $50 for a Food Tent. These vendor fees will directly benefit HOPE South Florida.

South Florida locals will have the opportunity to shop for a cause at Shoppe Hope and C&I Studio’s Fort Vintage Flea Market located at 541 NW 1st Ave from 9 am to 2 pm. Shoppe Hope and C&I Studio’s’ aim is to gather a league of loyal vendors and customers through a unique shopping experience of tightly-curated vendors, artisanal food stalls and handmade items at the studio’s outdoor event space. This market, inspired by markets like the iconic Brooklyn Flea, will provide a venue for anyone in the community to sell their collectables, relics, and hard to find vintage items. A portion of the proceeds from Fort Vintage Flea will directly benefit Hope South Florida, a 501(c) 3 non-profit that has been helping the homeless community throughout South Florida for over 20 years.

Downtown Miami’s One Flagler Building Hosts “Light the Night” Block Party 8/13/15

Downtown Miami’s One Flagler Building Hosts “Light the Night” Block Party
Thursday, 08/13/2015 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
oneflagler_LTNOne Flagler Building
14 NE 1st Avenue,
Downtown Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Free community block party event celebrating the exterior lighting of downtown Miami’s iconic One Flagler building, which was originally designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus in 1952.

There will be live music and refreshments from dozens of local restaurants, including Whole Foods, Steak Brasil and Eccolo Pops. The event is FREE and open to the public. We’ve taken care of everything you just need to bring yourself to DWNTWN and Meet Your Neighbors!

The One Flagler Lighting Project was funded in part by the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Property Improvement Grant Program administered by the Downtown Miami Partnership (DMP).

Paid Dues Fitness Exp 10/3/15

Paid Dues Fitness Exp
Saturday, 10/03/2015 – 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
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Kovens Conference Center 3100 NE 151 st,
Miami, Florida 33181
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Cost: 20.00

This Expo is about educating the community and bringing awareness about health fitness and overall well-being to south Florida. We will showcase popular national and local fitness related exhibitors and will be attended by thousands of fitness consumers and enthusiast of all ages. Vendor spaces available

Inaugural 2015 Miami Gardens Wine & Food Experience on Saturday 11/14/15

Inaugural 2015 Miami Gardens Wine & Food Experience on Saturday
Saturday, 11/14/2015 – 11/15/2015 06:00 pm – 12:00 am
FlyerCity of Miami Gardens Municipal Complex
15800 N.W. 42nd Ave,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
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Cost: $60-$125

The City of Miami Gardens Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis presents an intimate, grown and sexy night for the foodies and socialites of Miami Gardens, Fla. On Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., festivities will take place at the City of Miami Gardens Municipal Complex (18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056). This inaugural event will feature a surprise celebrity host, delightful complimentary tastings from South Florida’s hottest chef’s, master chef cook-offs, samplings of renowned wine and spirits, bartender showdown and live music. Tickets will go on sale Friday, August 21, 2015.

For more information, please visit:
Official website http://miamigardenswinefoodexp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1041602372525137
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mgwinefoodexp/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mgwinefoodexp #MGWINEFOODEXP

3rd Annual Miami Fashion Film Festival 9/16/15, 9/17/15

3rd Annual Miami Fashion Film Festival
Wednesday, 09/16/2015 – 09/17/2015 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
our28j360 Spaces & Miami Beach Cinematique
220 NW 27th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Various

Lights, camera, fashion!

The 3rd Annual Miami Fashion Film Festival, presented by Fashion Inspires More, invites you to two days of fashionable art and film. Scheduled for September 16-17, 2015, the colorful showcase includes an art exhibit & kickoff, multiple film screenings, and an awards ceremony to celebrate the international filmmakers creatively depicting the art & culture of fashion.

For more information, visit www.MIAFFF.org

Summer Roll Music Festival 8/8/15

Summer Roll Music Festival
Saturday, 08/08/2015 – 09:00 pm –
11252759_3104712359563867_3256466836026255636_nChurchill’s Pub
5504 ne 2 ace,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: $7

Jam Life presents Summer Roll Music Festival. A celebration of art and music, all homegrown in the city of Miami. 3 stages will feature handpicked musical acts. Artists will be painting live and there will be arts n crafts vendors onsite.

2015 Overtown Music & Arts Festival 7/25/15

2015 Overtown Music & Arts Festival
Saturday, 07/25/2015 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
OMAF_FLYER_FRONT_FINAL_070515_LOWREZHistoric Business District
NW 3rd Avenue at NW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: Free

Headliner Market Group proudly announces the return of the Overtown Music and Arts Festival to be held in the Historic Overtown Business District of Miami on Saturday, July 25, 2015. In partnership with the Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, and City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon, the 2015 Annual Overtown Music and Arts Festival promises to promote economic development, community enrichment and bring excitement to Overtown.

Free to the general public, the highly anticipated festival of celebration will include live performances on the main stage by Melanie Fiona, Glenn Jones, Mya, Bobby Valentino, Carl Thomas, Deep Fried Funk Band, Larry Dogg with a Tribute to Frankie Beverly & Maze, and back by popular demand Raheem Devaughn. Hot 105 & 99 Jamz have been announced as the official media sponsors for this year. Local Overtown businesses and vendors will be on hand showcasing artwork, ethnic cuisine, unique crafts, jewelry, clothing, and more. For over four years, some of the world’s top contemporary artists have graced the stage of the festival entertaining an enthusiastic eager audience of over 5,000 local residents and nation-wide festival goers.

Fort Vintage Flea Market 7/18/15

Fort Vintage Flea Market
Saturday, 07/18/2015 – 09:00 am – 02:00 pm
FortVintageFleaC&I Studios Garden
516 NW 1st Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Vendor Fees are $50 for a 10×10 area, $75 for a 10×20 area and $50 for a Food Tent. These vendor fees will directly benefit HOPE South Florida.

South Florida locals will have the opportunity to shop for a cause at Shoppe Hope and C&I Studio’s Fort Vintage Flea Market from 9am to 2pm at the C&I Studios Garden located at 516 NW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. This market, inspired by markets like the iconic Brooklyn Flea, will provide a venue for anyone in the community to sell their collectables, relics, and hard to find vintage items. A portion of the proceeds from Fort Vintage Flea will directly benefit Hope South Florida, a 501(c) 3 non-profit that has been helping the homeless community throughout South Florida for over 20 years.

Environmental Impact Film Festival at Colony1 Wynwood 7/10/15-7/12/15

Environmental Impact Film Festival at Colony1 Wynwood
Friday, 07/10/2015 – 07/12/2015 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10669216_494909147324494_1300123289158054586_oColony 1
550 NW 22nd St,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: –

SIMA and Colony1 bring you:

3 DAY OPEN AIR FILM FESTIVAL SHOWCASES THE BEST ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CINEMA IN MIAMI

July 10, 2015 – International Film Festival, SIMA, partners with local non-profit, Art of Cultural Evolution, to host SIMA MIAMI, a 3 day festival featuring award-winning impact films from around the world, July 10-12, 2015

With stories from Ghana, Cambodia, Mexico, Iceland, England and the US – SIMA Miami gives conscious citizens and documentary enthusiasts a platform to share and inspire ideas, mobilize support for causes, and generate discussions about global issues in their own community through the power film.

“Travel is fatal to prejudice – at SIMA we believe that great documentaries hold the same power” – Daniela Kon, SIMA Founder & Executive Director
SIMA exists to propel and elevate global social-impact storytelling that inspires crucial perspectives and demonstrates unique potential to enlighten, transform, and positively impact our contemporary world.

“Art of Cultural Evolution and Colony1 are so excited to be able to offer this series of unique and powerful films to Miami. The films are guaranteed to inspire and on the very ground of Miami’s first sustainability center, we know this festival will be an inspirational a catalyst to keep the Miami movement going!” Blair Butterfield Director of Art of Cultural Evolution

When – Friday, July 10, Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 @ 8 PM to 11 PM

Where – Colony 1, 550 NW 22ND Street, Miami, FL 33127

Join SIMA and Art of Cultural Evolution in Catalyzing Impact Cinema Worldwide

For More Event Information Contact
nando@artofculutralevolution

About SIMA –
SIMA (Social Impact Media Awards) champions social-documentary storytelling of excellence, and connects international audiences and organizations with the best global impact cinema through the annual awards and year-round film programs. SIMAAWARDS.ORG

About Art of Cultural Evolution – A non-profit organization whose mission is to share environmental and social ideas through art, film, publications, classes and workshops. The organization provides programs, exhibitions, events and projects to educate and engage the public in new ideas about cultural and environmental sustainability.

ARTOFCULTURALEVOLUTION.ORG

Colony1’s Turnip the Beet! Market Festival in Wynwood 7/11/15

Colony1’s Turnip the Beet! Market Festival in Wynwood
Saturday, 07/11/2015 – 07/11/2015 09:00 am – 08:00 pm
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550 NW 22nd St,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: –

The second market festival and educational workshop series is happening the second Saturday of July!

Come by for local, farm fresh harvests, educational workshops, tastings, healing, yoga and later day two of our Environmental Impact Film Festival! At the end of the day there will also be revealing the winners of our raffle giveaway! It’s a family friendly day celebrating people, ecology, connectivity and sustainability!

~~Schedule~~

Sustainability Workshop Tent:
9 am: Morning Gardening & Mulching
10 am: Tree Grafting
11 am: Composting is for Everyone with Colony1
12pm – 7:30: Farmer’s Market, Local & Handmade Vendors
12 pm: Workshop Your Lunch! Raw & Living Food with
Fabiana Hernandez $15
1 pm: Bike Culture & Repairs with Help Earth Ride
(H.E.R.)
2 pm: Conversation Series: Love the Everglades with
Jean Sarmiento
3 pm: Visionary Art with Myriam Valdez
4 pm: Superfood Shake Demo with John Schott
5 pm: Intersectionality with St. James
5:30 pm: Pesticides and Insects with Jillian Pim
6:30 pm: From Self Actualization to Civil Disobedience
with Nathan Pim
7 pm: Hunter Altschul – music performance
7:30 pm: Closing Ceremony – Pagamiento to the Earth

Holistic Living Workshop Tent:
10 am: Real Solutions to Obesity with Highpoint Healing
Wellness
11 am: Yoga & Meditation with Litana & Eben
12:30 pm: Galactic Sound Healing with Mike Goldfarb
2 pm: Real Solutions to Toxicity with Highpoint Healing &
Wellness
1:30 pm: Super Sprouting: Protein Powerhouse for Every Meal! with Nina Kauder
3 pm: Yoga & Thai massage with Patty Gallo
4 pm: Group Acupuncture & Shamanic Drumming with Heather Marie Rose, AP
5 pm: Hawaiian Culture and Lomi Lomi with Emily Peters
6pm: Yoga & Meditation with Renea Perry

In the Healing Tent:
Jen Page – Reiki
One Breath by Emily Peters – Lomi Lomi Bodywork
Anahata OM by Marcos Lee – Integrative Bodywork
Helping Hand’s Healing Services by Sheri Kaplan – Reiki Energy Healing
Moonflower Ollintlahuimetzli Healing Tent
Heather Marie Rose, AP – Acupuncture

Local & Handmade Vendors:
4 Elementum – essential oils and teas
Druid’s Grove – wild harvested herbs
Between Spirit & Stone – handmade jewelry
FabiYogini Wear – upcycled yoga clothing
Retrouvaille Upcycle Boutique – upcycled clothing with a taste of Rock n Roll & Free spirit attitude
CATEURA Upcycled – Hand-crafted all natural soy wax candles & self-watering succulent planters made from beer, wine and liquor bottles
Marisabel Lavastida- local artwork and live painting

Food Vendors:
SiriCoco – wild & urban harvested coconuts
GoGanic by Anna Sivani – Local organic snacks
Everglades Treats- Jams and Teas with Organic Wild Edibles

8 p.m.: Second Night of Environmental Impact Film Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/382270895316052/

~~ Raffle Giveaway~~
Purchase a raffle ticket ($5) and have the opportunity to win one of the following amazing prizes!

– One Breath Bodywork 60 min massage by Emily Peters
– Go’ganic Local Organic Treats by Añña Åšivani
– Vedic Thai Bodywork Yoga Lesson 25 min by Patty Gallo
– The Atelier E Jewelry Piece by Emily Peters
– Organic Body Butter by Catalina Pareja
– Original Artwork by Marisabel Lavastida
– and more to be announced!

Emerge Miami will also be making a stop by the site on their 6th Annual Sweet Treats Ride! Check them out here!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1627757204160690/

8th Annual Miami Takeover 2015 7/9/15 – 7/13/15

8th Annual Miami Takeover 2015
Thursday, 07/09/2015 – 07/13/2015 02:00 pm – 04:00 am
Miami Beach
Various locations in Miami Beach,
Miami, Florida 33139
None Link
Cost: Free

WK&F Group and VP Productions Travel Presents the 8th Annual Miami Takeover Experience

Like-Minded Urban Professionals Party with a Purpose
Miami, FL-The 8th Annual Miami Takeover Experience will take place in sunny South Beach from July 9-13, 2015. Attendees will enjoy seven signature events at Miami’s premiere entertainment spots. The host hotels for this year’s Takeover include the SLS South Beach, the Aloft South Beach and the Cantina Hotel & Beach Club.

Over 3,000 visitors from Pennsylvania, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Texas, North Carolina and Georgia are expected to participate in Miami Takeover along with the 92,000 visitors expected in Miami that weekend. In the past, Miami Takeover has hosted notable personalities such as Trey Songz (R&B singer), Sanaa Lathan (Actress), Dave Chappelle (Comedian), Doug E. Fresh (Rapper/Celebrity Host) and MC Lyte (Celebrity DJ/Rapper), just to name a few.
“Miami Takeover is geared to provide like-minded urban professionals with a stress free getaway in the ideal vacation spot in Miami,” says Wylie Kynard, general partner of WK&F Group.

Hosted by radio personality Lorenzo “Ice T” Thomas, Miami Takeover events will take place in Miami’s most upscale spots including Mansion Nightclub, Nikki Beach, Ocean 10 and the South Beach Convention Center. Attendees will also get the opportunity to give back to the community by participating in two community outreach projects: a beach clean-up and a dental screening for kids at the Overtown Youth Foundation.

“Most people go to Miami just for the parties and nightlife but don’t necessarily learn more about the community they are visiting,” says Kynard. “Miami Takeover allows visitors and Miami natives the opportunity to enjoy Miami’s nightlife and also give back to the community all in one weekend.”

Miami Takeover is partnering with Colgate Palm Olive screening to provide 140 kids free dental screenings at the Overtown Youth Center. The screening will take place July 9. There will fun bounce houses at the dental screening along with a house emporium geared toward the kids attending.

“We want to give back to the community for allowing us to hold such great events in Miami,” says event logistic director, Dianne Walker of DeeWorks Enterprises.

The beach clean-up is presented in partnership with the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Environmental Coalition of Miami. The beach-clean up will take place Sunday, July 12th from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Both locals and visitors are welcome to volunteer to help clean up a portion of South Beach (17th-20th Avenue).
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for companies to brand themselves during Miami Takeover.

About WK&F Group
WK&F Group is a full-service event production company that is known to produce some of the finest events in the city. The WK&F Group is committed to exposing the urban professional community to the best entertainment alternatives. As part of our continuous effort to expand The WK&F Group brand, annual events are held in Charlotte, Dallas and Miami and at the NBA All Star Game. Based on the experienced gained promoting and hosting our events, The WK&F Group has established a suite of services to assist with the promotion of any event or product.

About VP Productions Travel
VP Productions Travel is a full-service and fully integrated travel agency specializing in group and personal travel. With over 10 years of experience in Travel, VP Productions Travel specializes in event planning with an emphasis on promoting and hosting social gatherings, vacations and events. VP Productions Travel provides its clients with spectacular vacations, parties and events through creativity and uniqueness based on client’s needs and preferences.

For more information and travel package prices, please visit www.miamitakeover2015.com or call 954.609.0566
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Beer Blues and BBQ Festival 6/20/15

Beer Blues and BBQ Festival
Saturday, 06/20/2015 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
beerbluesbbqBimini Row at Postcard Inn
84001 Overseas Highway,
Islamorada, Florida 33036
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $25

Postcard Inn Beach Resort and Marina at Holiday Isle, the newly refreshed oceanfront Islamorada resort getaway in the Florida Keys, is serving the best of southern island hospitality through the simple pleasures of locally brewed beer, blues music and lip-smacking barbecue food on June 20th from 5-9 pm at their first annual Beer, Blues & BBQ Festival.

For $25, attendees will enjoy admission to the beer tasting event and festival fun that includes:
• A selection of four premium craft beers from Saltwater Brewery
• Guava scotch bonnet barbecue St. Louis ribs and jerk marinated grilled chicken with sides
• Chance to win premium giveaways including a hotel stay at Postcard Inn
• Live island blues with the Reggie Paul Band
• First access to Saltwater Brewery’s new release craft beer

Ethio 7 Day’s Entertainment 6/28/15

Ethio 7 Day’s Entertainment
Sunday, 06/28/2015 – 07/04/2015 12:00 am –
ethio7days-event-hyattvilleCoco Cabana Bar & Grill
University blvd & Riggs rd 2031A University Blvd E,,
Hyattsville, Maryland 20783
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

A Mega event of the year, “Ethio 7 days entertainment” is going to happen at Hyattsville, Maryland.

At -The Biggest Place in the nation Before & after the game during Ethiopian Soccer Tournament June 28 – July 4th 2015, We are Hosting “Ethio 7 days Entertainment” indoor Festival will provided a full entertainment, comedy, concert, fashion, traditional artifacts and authentic food and many more only @ the world famous “Coco Cabana” located in the intersection of University blvd & Riggs rd 2031A University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783.

“Celebrating Diversity” and “Promoting the Joy of Unity” among Ethiopians in the Metropolitan DC area and Ethiopian from world wide!

Free Shuttle Service
For more details visit: http://www.ethio7days.com/
Call: 2028178035 | 2024591875 |5716998729
Drop a message on: minewshewaent@yahoo.com

MegaRumba Colombia 7/18/15

MegaRumba Colombia
Saturday, 07/18/2015 – 02:00 pm – 12:00 am
5x7-posterBayfront Park
301 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Starts at $25

Miami has the largest concentration of Colombians outside of Colombia, and they are passionate about music and celebrating their Independence Day.

Move over Ultra and Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution! MegaRumba Colombia will take over Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Saturday July 18 with a stellar lineup including three-time Latin Grammy® winner, singer/songwriter Fonseca, who just released his latest single “Entre Mi Vida y La Tuya”. Also front and center will be the salsa legends Grupo Niche and Puerto Rican Victor Manuelle, who just released his latest album that includes songs with Vallenato rhythm. Meanwhile, Barranquilleros will be happy to see their beloved Binomio de Oro bringing their Colombian Caribbean beat straight to our doorstep. Direct from Medellin, Reggaeton and Grammy Latino’s 2013 Best New Artist, Maluma, will bring his catchy “La Temperatura” to this party.

MegaRumba Colombia will also give the newer generation the spotlight, including Lil Silvio y El Vega from Cartagena. Their latest single, “Mi Declaración”, has received over 27 million YouTube views. The lineup will also include the young Venezuelan singer Tomas the Latin Boy, whose “Bailalo” music video reached #1 in Colombia. Professionally managed by SWARM and co-hosted by Mega949 FM, the festival will continue to add artists to the star- studded cast of musicians.

MegaRumba Colombia is brought to you by the folks at SWARM, creators of Grovetoberfest, Wynwood Art Walk, Sprung!, Basel House, St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Mary Brickell Village and many other fun, high-profile events.

For more information, visit www.MegaRumbaColombia.com. Follow them on Facebook at Facebook.com/MegaRumbaColombia, on Twitter at @MegaRumbaCol or Instagram at @MegaRumbaColombia. Follow SWARM on Facebook at Facebook.com/SwarmEventAgency and Instagram @Swarm_EventAgency. #SWARMwithus

International Mango Festival at Fairchild 7/11/15, 7/12/15

International Mango Festival at Fairchild
Saturday, 07/11/2015 – 07/12/2015 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+, $12 for ages 6-17; Free for Fairchild members and ages 5 and under

The lauded ‘king of fruits’ returns to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for the 23rd Annual International Mango Festival, July 11-12, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This year, the festival will feature mouthwatering mangos from the Caribbean island of Jamaica. Festival favorites like the world’s only mango auction, mango brunch, mango tastings, and mango tree sales will satisfy the appetites of visitors of all ages.

South Beach Seafood Festival 10/24/15

South Beach Seafood Festival
Saturday, 10/24/2015 – 11:00 am – 09:00 pm
SBSF1Lummus Park
Ocean Drive between 7th and 9th,
Ocean Drive, Florida Miami Beach
Webpage Link
Cost: $25

Presented by Hess Select and hosted by Coca-Cola, the South Beach Seafood Festival (SBSF) celebrates the best and boldest seafood experiences Miami has to offer, featuring some of the city’s most adored and recognized chefs and restaurants.

Palm Beach Jerk Festival 5/25/15

Palm Beach Jerk Festival
Monday, 05/25/2015 – 02:00 pm – 11:00 pm
WPB-JerkBack-Design-RevisedSouth Florida Fair Grounds
9067 Southern Boulevard,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
Webpage Link
Cost: Pre-sold $25; At the gate $30; VIP $90; Backstage Passes $100. Children 12 and under are FREE.

The 12th Annual Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival Set to Add Caribbean Jerk Flair in West Palm Beach on Monday, May 25, 2015
Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jerk Everything

The 12th Annual Palm Beach Jerk Festival is set to kick-off the summer with an international flair. The festival will be filled with culinary personalities, delicious jerk inspired dishes and a fun family-friendly environment. Hosted by Full-A-Vybez, Inc. in association with 1.800.411. Pain, A Medical & Lawyer Referral Service, this year’s 12th Annual Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival will take place on Monday, May 25, 2015 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The gates open at 12 noon.

Adding flavor to the main stage, the star-studded line up include the following ingredients of legendary talent: Maxi Priest, Grammy Kid, Beenie Man & the Zagga Zow Band, Morgan Heritage and Romain Virgo.

Acting as the culminating event for a busy Memorial Weekend, families and friends from neighboring cities, including Dade and Broward counties can enjoy a 45-minute ride to share the taste of the Jerk and other Caribbean delicacies. Attendees may purchase coveted wares from the craft vendors, relax with a cold drink, enjoy the DJ selection in the Party Pavilion or bask in the melodious sounds of reggae superstars as they perform on the Main Stage. The sweet sounds of Reggae and Smooth Grooves will take you on a musical journey. The festival features the best of the best reggae artists to take you there. The sounds of kids’ laughter will fill the Kids Romping Zone as children 12 and under can enjoy various fun activities. What better way to enjoy Memorial Day than at the Palm Beach Jerk Festival? Come out and meet with old friends and make new ones, all while nurturing all your senses.

“To accommodate the growth of the largest Caribbean food festival in Palm Beach, we have moved to the South Florida Fairgrounds. Our Title Sponsor, 1.800.411.PAIN, has been with us over the years, supporting and leveraging their resources to assist us in this growth,” says Executive Director of the Full-A-Vybez, Inc. Damian Tater. “The entire family can enjoy food, entertainment and a whole lot of the Caribbean. Instead of going through customs, we encourage people to get in their cars and come out and show South Florida that when Caribbean food and music unite, everything nice mon!”

Tickets are on sale now at www.palmbeachjerkfestival.com or popular Caribbean community locations. Pricing is as follows: Pre-sold $25; At the gate $30; VIP $90; Backstage Passes $100. Children 12 and under are FREE.

Full-A-Vybez, Inc.
Established in 1996, Full-A-Vybez, Inc. is a full service entertainment and promotion company specializing in events of all sizes catering to the Caribbean diaspora communities. The highly skilled team of industry professionals leads several local and international experiences that typically draw crowds in excess of 15,000 attendees. In addition to other targeted experiences, Full-A-Vybez, Inc’s annual marquee events include the Palm Beach Jerk Festival and the Orlando Jerk Festival.

Palm Beach Jerk Festival
For general information, visit www.palmbeachjerkfestival.com or call the event hotline at 866-232-0001.
Like us on Facebook.com/Palm Beach Jerk Festival.
For vendor information, contact Vendor Express at 954-775-4917.

2nd Annual Ceviche Festival Where Proceeds Went for a Great Cause by Betty Alvarez

The 2nd Annual Ceviche Festival was a celebratory event for the whole family which all proceeds when to the construction for the completion of La Merced Museo Peru Church, the first church and Peruvian museum in Miami.

The event had distinguished personalities such as Raquel Regalado, Tomas Garcia Fuste from Mira TV, Univision covered the event, and other media outlets. Guests had a wonderful Sunday that was marked by solidarity, great food, cooking sessions and spectacular shows of traditional Peruvian dancers, live music, etc.

Supporters of the event included El Mero Loco II, Mochila del Chef, Cevicheria Rosita, Divino Ceviche’s Chef Christian Encalada Alvan, Rizio’s Peruvian Cuisine Chef Mauricio Valverde & Cesar Valverde, El Huarike Peruano Chef Ysabel Bartra, Mari Morla, Cholos Ceviche Grill’s Chef Fabricio Pareja, La Huaca Peruvian Cuisine Ines & Aida Morales, El Pollo Inka Miami’s Chef Daniel D. Cespedes Titinger, El Punto Peruano Peruvian Food Truck Chef Pedro Enrique Rodriguez, Asociacion Cultural Peru Danza and many more.

The Corpus Christi Church and Iglesia de la Merced will be a church museum with artifacts, relics, and historical accounts of Peru. The original church is currently in Lima and soon there will be one on Miami displaying the richness of the Peruvian culture.

9th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival 5/2/15

9th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival
Saturday, 05/02/2015 – 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
FINAL-AKI-EbastSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 ST,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The 9th Annual All Kids Included Festival provides a full day of activities and cultural experiences for children with and without disabilities.

Festival Entertainment
Check out our exciting headliner shows:
A sensory-friendly production of Peter Pan by Miami Childrens Theater
Brazilian Voices
Magic Morgan
Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band
John Paul Jebian
American Sign Language Storyteller
and the Culture Shock Miami outdoor stage featuring The Rodiles

Fun Activities
Enjoy a kaleidoscope of live performances including dancers,
musicians, children’s theater, magic shows, fun music and much more!
There’s all kinds of fun for everyone, with free giveaways including the book
The Boy Who Grew Flowers (while they last), fun food,
face painting, costumed characters and strolling entertainers.

Creative Arts for All
Express yourself with inclusive art projects from “artz- art for all” adaptive painting & print making with special guest artist/inventor Dwayne Szot and Miami-Dade County parks, recreation, open spaces and disability services.

Art Exhibition, Awards and Resources
Experience the art exhibition and awards ceremony and explore
community resources for families offering helpful information, in-person assistance, support and literature.

Children’s BookFest 4/25/15

Children’s BookFest
Saturday, 04/25/2015 – 04/25/2015 10:30 am – 04:30 pm
ChildrensBookFest-2015-full-Page-FlyerAfrican-American Research Library and Culture Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Children’s BookFest is a FREE festival which is centered on Children’s Day/Book Day. It is multi-cultural-event, which the emphasis is on literature-based shows (through storytelling, musical groups, theater groups, music, drama, dance or other artform). BookFest will continue its tradition of putting a book into the hands and homes of the first 1,000 children who attend, through the Big Book Giveaway.

The 4th Annual PhilanthroFest 4/11/15

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The 4th Annual PhilanthroFest
Saturday, 04/11/2015 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
PhilanthroFestMuseum Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

PhilanthroFest, the nation’s largest community engagement festival, presents their carnival-inspired event to connect people, passion and philanthropy. PhilanthroFest will take place on Sat., Apr. 11, 2015 @ Museum Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132 — located between PAMM and American Airlines Arena) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the goal of connecting potential volunteers, donors and supporters to causes and non-profit organizations.

PhilanthroFest will bring together dozens of artists, over 100 causes, and thousands of attendees looking to engage and learn about what the community has to offer and ways to give back. By transforming 30 acres at Museum Park into a carnival dreamland, PhilanthroFest will offer locals the opportunity to dream, create and inspire while enjoying an interactive experience with food, music and dance performances, games, live giveaways and special surprises throughout the day. Organizations will share their mission, offerings and engagement options in the various Community Walks featuring causes focused on City & Environment, People & Education, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Health & Wellness and Arts & Culture.

Attendees are encouraged to interact and engage with the causes and performers on-site, sign up to volunteer and donate time, talent or treasure to causes that align with their passions and values. Full-day admission to PhilanthroFest is free and open to the public. To learn more about sponsorship & volunteer options or for event inquiries, email Info@PhilanthroFest.com or visit www.PhilanthroFest.com.

ECOMB’s 4th Annual Miami & the Beaches Environmental Film Festival 5/15/15

ECOMB’s 4th Annual Miami & the Beaches Environmental Film Festival
Wednesday, 04/15/2015 – 04/19/2015 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ecomb_FF_Poster-11x172_NO-LOGOS_CropedColony Theater
Lincoln Road Mall, 1040 Lincoln,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost: 0

Join the Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches (ECOMB) for the upcoming 4th annual Miami and Beaches Environmental Film Festival.

This years event will be held April 14-19th, 2015 and will highlight its overarching theme climate change awareness. Showcasing a compelling array of films based on environmental issues of local and global concern, this year’s Festival also coincides with important milestones, namely the Centennial of Miami Beach and the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, which has been at the forefront of raising awareness globally about sustainable development and climate change.

In addition to screenings of feature length documentary films, fiction, short films, and animation, this year’s Festival will also include interactive workshops and complementary exhibits and other activities for people of all ages.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase – 2015 SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase on 3/28/15

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of the SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 8 – SWAN Day Miami 2015″ SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 8 – SWAN Day Miami 2015 at Little Haiti Cultural Complex on Saturday, March, 28, 2015.

To see more of  Anthony Jordon‘s  work go to his Instagram page or his facebook page.

 

Dinner in Paradise with Chefs Mike Pirolo, Aaron Brooks and Jokrick Ujague 3/29/15

Dinner in Paradise with Chefs Mike Pirolo, Aaron Brooks and Jokrick Ujague
Sunday, 03/29/2015 – 05:00 pm – 11:50 pm
Screen-Shot-2015-03-25-at-11.32.13-AMParadise Farms
19801 sw 320th st,
homestead, Florida 33030
Webpage Link
Cost: varies

The next Dinner in Paradise pairs Aaron Brooks, the Australian executive chef behind Four Seasons Miami’s modern surf and turf concept Edge Steak & Bar; Mike Pirolo, who garnered a rare, four-star review from The Miami Herald while at Scarpetta before opening his locals’ mainstay Macchialina Taverna Rustica; and Jodrick Ujague just down the street from the farm at Chefs on the Run and two time winner of New Times’ Best Bite on the Beach at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. A dinner not to be missed!
Stroll the gardens, smell the flowers and enjoy the music of the Magic City Flutes!

Arrival is 5:00pm for reception, tour at 5:30pm and dinner at 6pm.

Each dinner is $165.50 per person + tax. Buy a table of 10 and get 1 seat free! (Reserve for 9 on “add to cart” and we will add the additional one).

Wynwood Life 4/24/15 – 4/26/15

Wynwood Life
Friday, April 24: 5:00pm – Midnight
Saturday, April 25: 12:00pm – Midnight
Sunday, April 26: 12:00pm – 9:00pm

2015 WL Commemorative PosterWynwood Arts District
NW 2nd Avenue and 23rd Street
Wynwood, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Tickets start at $15. Pre-purchase tickets online, or by calling (305)461-2700.

Street Festival Brings The Best of Wynwood to Life!

Wynwood Life is back and packed with everything that Miami loves. The colorful, annual event is all about art, music, fashion and food. This year’s new location will feature more artists, fashion shows, art displays, musical bands, interactive features and a new collaborative cooking showcase that will highlight popular Wynwood restaurants and chefs.

A wide selection of featured artists will be organized by world renowned painter Alexander Mijares, who will also design the festival’s 2015 collective poster. For the first time ever, Mijares will have a pop-up gallery showcasing his unique style of art, which finds inspiration in the colorful energy of both this city and heritage. “It’s unusual to have an artist of his caliber showcasing at a festival. Wynwood Life is a great place to see him in action, and while you’re there, be sure to pick up an original work of art,” said Javi Zayas, co-founder of SWARM, the organizer behind the festival.

The Peroni Style Lounge will once again feature fashionistas at their pop-up boutique, and during the event, it will showcase multiple fashion shows with local boutiques, fashion bloggers and stylists.

It wouldn’t be Wynwood without Food Trucks, so the festival will have the biggest food truck rally ever with over 50 favorites and a number of food vendors ready to please all taste buds. In addition, the event has partnered with Wynwood neighbor, Miami Club Rum. Several bars will be equipped with the hand-crafted rum made in Miami’s first distillery by artisans with a family history of rum production that dates back five generations. Beer lovers rejoice! The Blue Moon Brew Pub will be back with a fully stocked selection of cold brews and mixed drinks. New this year is the Wynwood Culinary Showcase, which will feature top restaurants and chefs from the area showcasing their cuisine. Wynwood Life is sponsored by Miami Club Rum

This year’s musical line-up is bigger and better, featuring many local favorites including Problem Kidz, Spam Allstar, Suenalo, The Tremends, Danger Flow and Elastic Bond to name a few. For a complete schedule of performances, click on Live Music at www.WynwoodLife.com.

The Green Baby Fair 4/18/15

The Green Baby Fair
Saturday, 04/18/2015 – 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
526402_894128800609279_1777669126382300679_nLittle Haiti Cultural Center
212 Northeast 59th Terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link
Cost: $15

We hope you will join us on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Little Haiti Cultural Arts Center.

The Green Baby Fair offers an opportunity for South Florida families to gather information in a relaxed, fun atmosphere about the green resources and options available to them during their pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.

Many new and expectant parents are searching for answers to the complexities of raising children in healthier more sustainable ways. The Green Baby Fair showcases local representatives from many pregnancy, birth, parenting and baby-related resources including doulas, midwives, massage therapists, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, photographers and more!

The Green Baby Fair will be held at:

Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 Northeast 59th Terrace
Miami, FL 33137

The fair will include workshops, activities and vendors showcasing ways to make our environment, homes and lives safer, healthier places to grow, birth and raise for our children. Representatives from new and innovative eco-friendly products, resources and services in the South Florida area will offer information, samples and demonstrations of their products.

Workshops are free with admission to the fair.

Buy tickets: www.eventbrite.greenbabyfair.com

Visit the event website for more details: www.greenbabyfair.com

Price $15.00

First Annual La Tierra Miami
- Earth Day Celebration Featuring The Heavy Pets, Stokeswood, Ghost Owl, Crazy Fingers and more! 4/25/15

First Annual La Tierra Miami
- Earth Day Celebration Featuring The Heavy Pets, Stokeswood, Ghost Owl, Crazy Fingers and more!
Saturday, 04/25/2015 – 02:00 pm – 05:00 am
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30 NE 14th,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: $20

Brotherly Love Productions and Railroad Blues are excited to announce the First Annual La Tierra Miami Festival celebrating Mother Earth on Saturday, April 25 in Miami. The all day outdoor/indoor event will feature music by The Heavy Pets, Stokeswood, Ghost Owl, Crazy Fingers, 7 Below – A Tribute to Phish, Floyd is Dead and The Funky Nuggets, as well as Live art, food, apparel and jewelry vendors and non-profit booths.

Third World Film Festival Film Noir vs Neo Noir 3/28/15

Third World Film Festival Film Noir vs Neo Noir
Saturday, 03/28/2015 – 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Third-World-Cinema-Project-Film-Festival-UpdatedThe ARC
675 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa-locka, Florida 33054
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

ABOUT THE FILM FESTIVAL

This one-day film festival will explore cinema’s stylish film noir and neo-noir genres in the developing world. Film noir from the 1930s-1950s is characterized by stark, angular shadows; conflicted anti-heroes; chiaroscuro lighting; determined, beautiful, scheming women; obscured scenes; and isolation in modern cities. Neo-noir addresses philosophical questions about the essence of human nature, guilt, redemption, and problems of knowledge, memory and identity, while blurring the lines between right and wrong, good and evil. Two films per genre will be screened to introduce and expose the art of stylized filmmaking and foreign films in Opa-locka.

FREE public event. Viewer discretion is advised as some films may not be suitable for children.

ABOUT THE FILMS & SCREENING TIMES

12:00 PM – The Goddess (“Shennü” – 1934, China) – 85 minutes, drama, PG
Street walker by night, devoted mother by day, a woman fights to get her son an education amid criminal and social injustice in China. Dismissed as immoral by scholars during the Cultural Revolution, it is now one of the best known films of China’s cinematic golden age. Directed by Wu Yonggang.

2:00 PM – Three Monkeys (“Üç maymun” – 2008, Turkey) – 109 minutes, drama, unrated
This strange detective story set in Istanbul traces the journey of a family struggling to stay together and ignore responsibilities by not seeing, hearing, or talking about the truth. Won Best Special Effects at the Golden Orange Film Festival, Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival, and the Golden Anchor Competition Award at the Haifa International Film Festival. Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.

4:00 PM – Bob the Gambler (“Bob Le Flambeur” – 1956, France) – 98 minutes, drama/thriller, PG
A tribute to classic American gangster films and inspiration for French New Wave filmmakers, Bob Le Flambeur is about an aging gangster and gambler in Paris who navigates the treacherous world of pimps, moneymen and naïve associates while plotting one last score: the heist of the Deauville casino. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

6:00 PM – How to Steal 2 Million (2011, South Africa) – 84 minutes, drama/action, ages 16+
A dark crime drama set in gritty, unforgiving city streets, the film follows a robber who gets out of jail and finds that his partner, who never got caught, has married his former fiancée. Desperate for cash, he agrees to help his partner out with a deviant plan in this South African homage to film noir. Won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Achievement in Editing at the 2012 African Movie Academy Awards. Directed by Charlie Vundla.

Light refreshments and snacks will be served.

Presented by:
-Florida International University Honors College Third World Cinema class (https://honors.fiu.edu/)
-Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (www.olcdc.org | www.opalockaart.com)

For more info, contact: Nina @ nmerc005@fiu.edu | 954.830.4949 or Aileen @ aileen@olcdc.org | 305.687.3545

SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 8 – SWAN Day Miami 3/28/15

SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 8 – SWAN Day Miami
Saturday, 03/28/2015 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
SpokenSoulFestival_xxxLittle Haiti Cultural Complex
212-260 NE 59th Terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

The Spoken Soul Festival, named the “Best Place To Meet Intelligent Women” by the Miami New Times, is back and better than ever. The three-day festival, inspired by SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day, explodes with performances and art exhibits during the SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 8 on Saturday, March 28.
Art aficionados kick back as vocalists and poets tear up the stage, walk around soaking in the paintings and photography on display, and sip on complimentary Prime Wines, all while being able to mingle with the artists themselves.
Hosted By Chanel from MEGA 949 The Joe Ferrero Show

Fadenfest 4/10/15

Fadenfest
Friday, 04/10/2015 – 04/11/2015 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
received_m_mid_1425420096495_15f2b3651155430163_0LMNT
59 NW 36 St.,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Presale 12.00/17.00 Door 20.00

Trick Daddy Shows Love For The 305 By Headlining Local Music Festival

FADENFEST is an annual celebration that brings together people of all walks of life for music, food, drinks, and mayhem.

TRICK DADDY (mtv.com/artists/trick-daddy)
OTTO VON SCHIRACH (ottovonschirach.com)
NUNHEX (nunhex.bandcamp.com)
X3SR (x3sr.bandcamp.com)
SANDRATZ (sandratzzz.bandcamp.com)
THE GUN HOES (thegunhoes.bandcamp.com)
ORANGE FLIGHT (orangeflight.bandcamp.com)
GUILTY CONSCIENCE (Guiltcon.bandcamp.com)
JACUZZI FUZZ (jacuzzifuzz.bandcamp.com)

DJs:
NIGHTVISION
DEUS BACH
TWRK4DABZ

Food and Drinks provided by Bistro @ LMNT

LMNT STUDIOS
59 NW 36th St.
Miami, Florida 33127
18+
8 PM Doors/ $12 Pre-Sales/$20 Door

Instagram: @fadenfestofficial
Email: fadenfest@gmail.com
No refunds or exchanges. Ticket holders arrive early as you must be admitted by 10:00pm to guarantee ticket.

Spring Garden Festival & Plant Sale 4/11/15 – 4/12/15

Spring Garden Festival & Plant Sale
Saturday, 04/11/2015 – 04/12/2015 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
????????Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65+, $12 for ages 6-17; Free for Fairchild members and ages 5 and under

Spring has arrived, and with it comes an abundance of new blooms and edible plants.

Gardening demos by Fairchild horticulturists and local experts will teach you how to improve your edible garden or establish a new one. The garden marketplace is a great place to find locally-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs perfect for preparing the delicious dishes debuted at the chef-led cooking demos sponsored by Whole Foods Market. To sample crisp and refreshing brews, stop by the Beer Tasting Garden presented by New Belgium Brewing. The Spring Garden Tea in the Baobab Courtyard offers a relaxing tea service with sweets and savories. Enjoy live music while grabbing a bite to eat.

The 36th Annual Spring Plant Sale features a spectacular array of both native and exotic plants grown by Fairchild horticulturists and local plant vendors, who will be on hand to answer any questions. Some of this year’s plants include sweet almond bush, annatto, wild sage, Bailey palms, and pineland croton.

Dale Chihuly’s most comprehensive garden exhibition is on view until May 31. See the large-scale sculptures installed throughout many of the Garden exhibits, including the lush Rainforest, sprawling Palm Collection, picturesque Bailey Palm Glade Vista, and the Wings of the Tropics exhibit.

Deering Seafood Festival Is A Great Catch 3/29/15

Deering Seafood Festival Is A Great Catch
Sunday, 03/29/2015 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
IMG_0560-Damian-LRDeering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue,
Palmetto Bay, Florida 33157
Webpage Link
Cost:

A Bahamian Junkanoo musical parade, stilt-walkers and a steel drum band create an island-vibe at this all-day celebration. Specialty restaurants serve delectable fish and seafood dishes, and south Florida celebrity chefs Dean Max, Cindy Hutson, Paula DaSilva, Damian Gilchrist and Todd Erickson host cooking demos. Save time for a pontoon boat ride, nature hikes, tours of the historic homes and a stroll around Artists’ Lane. On the main stage, Caribbean Crew, Fourth Dimension Reggae and Mr. Nice Guy bands provide on-going entertainment. Kids can have unlimited fun in the Lil’ Shrimp Kids Zone and can become junior scientists with hands-on activities in the Deering Discovery Cove. Proceeds from the Deering Seafood Festival benefit the Deering Estate Foundation for preservation, educational programs and restoration of the historic Estate.

Ranch Sorting Horseback Riding at Youth Fair 3/22/15

Ranch Sorting Horseback Riding at Youth Fair
Sunday, 03/22/2015 – 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Miami-Dade County Youth Fair
10901 Coral Way,
miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost:

Ranch sorting, the No. 1 national sport in horseback riding, will appear for the first time in South Florida as a competitive event with the Ranch Sorting 2015 Jackpot Championship at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 22, at The Youth Fair. The sport is sanctioned by the Ranch Sorting National Championships (RSNC) and is guided by the rules and judges from the RSN, which has 19,000 members strong. Ranch sorting evolved from the common ranch work of separating cattle into pens for branding, doctoring and transport. The sport is a timed event in which the team that sorts the most cattle within 60 seconds wins.

Photographs of The Record Man World Premiere at the Miami Dade College’s Miami International Film Festival on 3/10/15

The Record Man World Premiere at the Miami Dade College’s Miami International Film Festival on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Before there was a music business there was Henry Stone, who shaped and catapulted the sound of 1970s Miami into the mainstream with his unique hit-breaking label TK Records and affiliates. Stone started out in the music distribution business which led him to establish his own independent music label which he ran from a warehouse in Hialeah.

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

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

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

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2015 St Patrick’s Weekend at Florida Renaissance Festival 3/14/15

2015 St Patrick’s Weekend at Florida Renaissance Festival
Saturday, 03/14/2015 – 03/15/2015 10:00 am –
St-Patricks-Day-Weekend-Bob-CarlsonQuiet Waters Park
401 South Powerline Rd,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Webpage Link
Cost:

Kilts & Colleens – St Patrick’s Weekend – March 14 and 15 – Celebrate the luck and culture of the Irish, the Scottish and the Celtic traditions of the North Seas! Grab your kilt and get your Celt on! Show your Celtic pride!

MMW 2015: MAKJ & Friends 3/25/15

MMW 2015: MAKJ & Friends
Wednesday, 03/25/2015 – 11:00 pm –
E11EVEN_MMW_640_3E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th St.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

MAKJ & Friends
Joe Ghost, Kennedy Jones, Danny Avila, Stafford Brothers, Waka Flocka Flame, Slander, BYNON, Max Styler, AM75, Zeus

Purchase Tickets & Tables: bit.ly/11-MMW

Operating as Miami’s only 24-hour nightclub, show club, dayclub, and after-hours experience, E11EVEN MIAMI boasts 20,000 SF featuring 600 SF of LED video walls, intelligent lighting and the newest “Funktion-One” Resolution 6 sound system. Live DJs, stunning entertainment and theatrical performances in an alluring environment make for the ultimate 24/7 venue located in the heart of downtown.

The complex also includes E11EVEN MIAMI Rooftop, a 4,700-SF open-air venue with a state-of-the-art retractable roof and band shell that plays host to weekly live entertainment and DJs. An impressive 16ft x 10ft LED screen, communal tables and comfortable sofa seating make E11EVEN MIAMI Rooftop the most coveted after-hours spot in downtown.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Luciano & Friends Pool Party 3/25/15

Luciano & Friends Pool Party
Wednesday, 03/25/2015 – 03/25/2015 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
MMW_InstaLucianoSLS Hotel / Hyde Beach
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $55

VIP tickets are still only $80, general admission is just $55!

Featuring the one and only LUCIANO plus (in alphabetical order): Argy, D’Julz, Hash Hendrex, Michel Cleis, Valentino Kanzyani, and secret special guests!

Last year’s party also featured Dyed Soundorom, Daniel Sanchez, and more!

MIAMI MUSIC WEEK
Luciano & Friends Pool Party
SLS Hotel Day Time
Wednesday, March 25th, 2015
Doors open at 12PM
21 & over event, no exceptions!
(must have ID upon entrance)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW Fun Card For 21 Days of Fun at The Youth Fair! 3/6/15

NEW Fun Card For 21 Days of Fun at The Youth Fair!
Sunday, 03/06/2015 – 04/05/2015 07:00 am –
FUN-CARDMiami-Dade County Fair and Exposition
10901 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: $25.00

Fairgoers may now purchase The 2015 Youth Fair Fun Card for $25, which admits one guest throughout the duration of the Youth Fair’s 21 days (one entry per day) and includes a free 2015 Souvenir Cup. The Youth Fair Fun Card is available online at fairexpo.com and at participating Sedano’s Supermarkets. The Youth Fair will take place March 12 – April 5, 2015 and is open daily, except March 16, 17 and 30, 31. For the first time ever, The Youth Fair will entertain guests for 21 days, instead of 18 days. Now in its 64th year, The Youth Fair attracts nearly 600,000 guests every year. It is ranked the largest fair in Florida and one of the top 35 fairs in North America.

The Fun Card is valid for gate admission only and does not include ride tickets. The souvenir cup must be picked up at any Guest Relations Booth. The Youth Fair Fun Card will cost $28 when purchased at the fairgrounds.

The regular 2015 Youth Fair time prices are $12 one-day admission, $28 P*O*P Unlimited Ride Card weekdays and $35 P*O*P Unlimited Ride Card on weekends. Youngsters 5 and under and seniors 65 years and better will receive free admission every day, all day. There is also free parking every day, all day. For coupons and discounts, visit fairexpo.com.

The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, known for generations as The Youth Fair, is a private, not-for-profit organization that has donated more than $10 million in scholarships, awards and cash premiums to Miami-Dade students and is dedicated to supporting education and South Florida agriculture. Now in its 64th year, The Youth Fair will take place, March 12 – April 5, 2015, except for March 16-17 and 30-31. The 2015 Youth Fair will take place at Tamiami Park, which has been its home for 43 years. For more information, please visit www.fairexpo.com or call (305) 223-7060.

Youth Fair Announces 2015 Deals & Promotions! 3/6/15

Youth Fair Announces 2015 Deals & Promotions!
Friday, 03/06/2015 – 04/05/2015 07:00 am –
Fair-LogoMiami-Dade County Fair and Exposition
10901 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: Varies

Now in its 64th year, The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is offering numerous opportunities for the community to enjoy free admission, special discounts and special offers.

NEW FUN PASS! ONE CARD FOR 21 DAYS OF FUN:

· Fairgoers may now purchase the 2015 Youth Fair Fun Card for $25, which admits one guest throughout the duration of the Youth Fair’s 21 days (one entry per day) and includes a free 2015 Souvenir Cup. The Fun Card isvalid for gate admission only and does not include ride tickets.
· The Youth Fair Fun Card is available online at fairexpo.com and at participating Sedano’s Supermarkets. The Youth Fair Fun Card will cost $28 when purchased at the fairgrounds.

EXPRESS ACCESS PASS:

· The Youth Fair offers an Express Access Pass that gives guests faster access to their favorite rides. The Express Access Pass is $15 per person and available for purchase on site only. It will not be sold online and is valid only for the date of purchase. Admission ticket, P*O*P ride card or 22 coupon sheet must be purchased prior to obtaining the Express Access Pass.
OPENING DAY, MARCH 12 – FREE ADMISSION & SPECIAL OFFERS:

â–ª $6.00 General Admission ALL DAY. No coupon is necessary! Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

â–ª Each general admission ticket purchased in advance at any participating Sedano’s Supermarket or online at fairexpo.com gets two guests into the 2015 Youth Fair on Opening Day. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

â–ª “SCHOOL SPIRIT UNIFORM DAY” – Students wearing a uniform shirt/blouse with school logo will receive a FREE admission to the 2015 Youth Fair on Opening Day. ID may be required for High School students. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

▪ “The 64th Guest Offer” – In honor of the Youth Fair’s 64 anniversary, the 64th guest at each turnstile (on Opening Day only) will receive 4 FREE admission tickets to come back on a different date to the 2015 Youth Fair. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

FREE ADMISSION:

â–ª FREE STUDENT ADMISSION is valid with the FREE student coupon, Mondays through Thursdays except March 16-17 & 30-31 when the fair is not open. Coupons are distributed through Miami-Dade County public, private and charter schools.

â–ª BOYS & GIRLS SCOUTS DAY is Wednesday, March 25th. Free admission for Boys & Girls Scouts dressed in uniform. No coupon is required. Must go directly to Front Gate turnstiles.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS (NON-COUPON):

● GIVE A MEAL, GET A DEAL CANNED FOOD DRIVE – Fairgoers save $4 on 1 admission ticket when they bring 2 cans of food to the designated tent area. A ticket will be provided that is to be presented at any Main Gate Ticket Booth to receive the discount. Offer valid March 13th – April 5th except March 16-17 & 30-31 when the fair is not open. The canned food drive benefits Miami Rescue Mission.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS (WITH ONLINE COUPON AT FAIREXPO.COM):

● $6 BEFORE 6 P.M. – $6 admission BEFORE 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays except March 16-17 & 30-31 as the fair is not open. Coupons are available at participating Pollo Tropical locations and online. One coupon per guest. Coupon must be presented at Front Gate Ticket Booth. Not valid with other offers. Not valid Opening Day.

● $6 Food Deals BEFORE 6 p.m. at Participating Stands – See listing at www.fairexpo.com. No coupon necessary for food deals. Valid only Mondays through Fridays except March 16-17 & 30-31 as the fair is not open. Not valid with other offers.

● MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND UP TO 3 GUESTS – Each save $4 on admission Mondays through Thursdays with valid Miami-Dade County Employee ID. Coupon must be presented at the ticket booth. One coupon required for up to 4 guests. Coupon must be presented at Front Gate Ticket Booth. Not valid Opening Day or with any other offer. Also, not valid on March 16-17 & 30-31 as the fair is not open.

● MILITARY AND UP TO 3 GUESTS – All active and retired U.S. military personnel with valid Military ID (and up to 3 guests) each save $6 on admission Mondays through Thursdays except March 16-17 & March 30-31 as the fair is not open. Coupon must be presented at the Front Gate Ticket Booth. One coupon required for up to 4 guests. Not valid on Opening Day or with any other offer.

● PUBLIC, CHARTER & PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS AND UP TO 3 GUESTS – All public, charter and private school teachers and up to 3 guests each save $4 on admission Mondays through Thursdays with valid ID. Not valid on March 16-17 & 30-31 as the fair is not open. Coupon must be presented at the Front Gate Ticket Booth. One coupon required for up to 4 guests. Not valid Opening Day or with any other offer.

● MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PTA MEMBERS AND UP TO 3 GUESTS – Each save $4 on admission Mondays Thursdays with a valid PTA Membership card. Not valid on March 16-17 & 30-31 as the fair is not open. Coupon must be presented at Front Gate Ticket Booth. One coupon required for up to 4 guests. Not valid on Opening Day or with any other offer.

● MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS AND UP TO 3 GUESTS – Each save $4 on admission Mondays through Thursdays with a valid Miami-Dade Public Library Card. Not valid on March 16-17 & 30-31 as the fair is not open. Coupon must be presented at the Front Gate Ticket Booth. One coupon required for up to 4 guests. Not valid on Opening Day or with any other offer.

● PARENTS’ DISCOUNT – Parents receive $2 off admission when coupon is presented the Front Gate Ticket Booth. This coupon is attached to the Free Students’ coupon. Offer valid Mondays through Thursdays except March 16-17 & 30-31 as the fair is not open. Not valid Opening Day or with any other offer.

● COCA-COLA NECK RINGER – One FREE admission for one child 12 and under with the purchase of one full price adult ticket. Must present Coca-Cola neck ringer. Offer is valid Mondays through Fridays except March 16-17 & 30-31 as the fair is not open. Not valid on Opening Day or with any other offer. English & Spanish neck ringers available.

● DOMINO’s PIZZA – Fairgoers who purchase one admission ticket at full price will save $4 on a second admission ticket purchased at the same time. This card will be attached to Domino’s pizza boxes. Guests must present card to Front Gate Ticket Both to receive discount. Offer is valid daily March 13th through April 5th except March 16-17 & 30-32 as the fair is not open. Not valid on Opening Day or with any other offer.

● EXIT BOUNCEBACK – $2 off on return visit any day March 13th – April 5th. Not valid on March 16-17 & 30-31 as the fair is not open. Present coupon at Front Gate Ticket Booth. Not valid with any other offer.

ALL DAY, EVERY DAY AT THE YOUTH FAIR:

â–ª Guests 65 years of age or better receive FREE admission all 21 days. Guest must provide picture ID.

â–ª Youngsters 5 years of age and under receive FREE admission all 21 days.

â–ª Parking is always FREE every day, all day.

â–ª Concerts, shows and circus are FREE with Youth Fair admission.

“The Youth Fair continues its decades-long tradition of being an incredible family entertainment value each and every day,” said Bob Hohenstein, president and CEO. “We encourage our guests to take advantage of the many special discounts we have easily available on our website, enjoy a day filled with family fun, thrills and entertainment and save money all at the same time.

The Youth Fair runs from March 12 – April 5, 2015, except March 16-17 and 30-31 at Tamiami Park which has been its home for 43 years, located at Coral Way (SW 24th Street) & SW 107th Avenue. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. March 12, 13, 18, 19, April 1 & 2. Gates open at 12 noon all other operating days. Admission is $12 with free admission all day, every operating day for guests 5 years and younger and 65 years and better. Admission is also free all day for active duty and retired military personnel (with valid military ID) on Opening Day, March 12 and each Wednesday. NEW in 2015 is The Youth Fair Fun Card, which allows guests to pay $25 for one admission each operating day, plus includes one free Souvenir Cup. Additional discount offers and coupons are available at www.FairExpo.com. Parking is free every day, all day. The Pay One Price Unlimited Ride Card is $28 weekdays, $35 on weekends.

The Youth Fair offers many amenities for families including stroller and wheelchair rental, lost and found, paved walkways, convenient sitting areas, lush landscaping, restroom and diaper changing facilities and more. Sponsors include Coca-Cola, KIA and Sedano’s Supermarkets. For more information, visit www.FairExpo.com or call (305) 223-7060.

About the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition

The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, known for generations as The Youth Fair, is a private, not-for-profit organization that has donated more than $10 million in scholarships, awards and cash premiums to Miami-Dade students and is dedicated to supporting education and South Florida agriculture. Now in its 64th year, The Youth Fair runs from March 12 – April 5, 2015, except for March 16-17 and 30-31. The 2015 Youth Fair will take place at Tamiami Park, which has been its home for 43 years. For more information, please visit www.fairexpo.com or call (305) 223-7060.

Nervo Nation & Friends Pool Party 3/27/15

Nervo Nation & Friends Pool Party
Friday, 03/27/2015 – 12:00 pm –
MMW_InstaNervoSLS Hotel South Beach / Hyde Beach
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: 130

Pool party featuring NERVO and friends, including (in alphabetical order) Armand Van Helden, Chuckie, Deorro & Panda Funk, Kaz James, Tchami, and Ummet Ozcan… Plus secret special guests!

Special guest DJs last year included Gareth Emery, AutoErotique, Chris Lake, D4NI3L, Diego Miranda, HookNSling, Michael Brun, and Oliver Heldens!

Don’t miss out this year!

MIAMI MUSIC WEEK
SLS Hotel / Hyde Beach Day Time
Friday, March 27, 2015
Doors open at 12PM
21 & over event, no exceptions!
(must have ID upon entrance)

Foxtail Pool Club Las Vegas Presents 3/28/15

Foxtail Pool Club Las Vegas Presents
Saturday, 03/28/2015 – 12:00 pm –
MMW_InstaFoxtailSLS Hotel South Beach / Hyde Beach
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: 100

SLS South Beach & Foxtail Pool Club Las Vegas Present (in alphabetical order): Bynon, Danny Avila, ECTWINS, EDX, Gareth Emery, Michael Woods, Rebecca & Fiona, and R3HAB!

MIAMI MUSIC WEEK Pool Party
SLS Hotel Day Time
Saturday March 28th, 2015
Doors open at 12PM
21 & over event, no exceptions!
(must have ID upon entrance)

New Dragons & Wizards and Thrones, Oh My! at Florida Renaissance Festival 3/7/15

New Dragons & Wizards and Thrones, Oh My! at Florida Renaissance Festival
Saturday, 03/07/2015 – 03/07/2015 10:00 am – 06:30 pm
Thrones-main-photo-Bob-CarlsonQuiet Waters Park
401 South Powerline Rd,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Webpage Link
Cost: Prices range from $21.00 for adults and $9 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free.

One does not simply walk into Mordor, but you can walk directly out of the pages of your favorite books! From the Red Wedding to the Shire, join us as we fill our village with Hobbits, Wizards, Dragons, White Walkers, Fairies and Elves during the new weekend of Dragons & Wizards and Thrones, Oh My!

More than two million people have seen the Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach 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: ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. If you prefer the medieval method: 1-800-3-REN-FES.

Photographs of Taste of Cuba Festival at Hialeah Park on 2/28/15

Taste of Cuba Festival at Hialeah Park on Saturday, February 28, 2015.

Guests experienced traditions only found in Cuba. Classical foods such as lechon asado, carne con papa, rice and beans and yuca will be sure to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy typical Cuban beverages while being engulfed in the Africana beats of the country.

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New, Voyage to the Orient at Florida Renaissance Festival 2/28/15

New, Voyage to the Orient at Florida Renaissance Festival
Saturday, 02/28/2015 – 10:00 am – 06:30 pm
OrientBannerwithType-2Quiet Waters Park
401 S Powerline Rd,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Webpage Link
Cost: Prices range from $21.00 for adults and $9 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free.

This weekend brings us to the Far East! While Europe was experiencing the advent of the Renaissance, rich cultural traditions had been prominent for centuries on the other side of the world. Journey with us to discover the Orient of Marco Polo’s time and experience the sights and sounds of Shogun, Samurai, and the unbroken Ming dynasty that ruled China for almost 300 years.

More than two million people have seen the Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach 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: ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest.
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Photographs of Virginia Key Grassroots Festival in Historic Virginia Key Beach Park on 2/22/15

Virginia Key Grassroots Festival in Historic Virginia Key Beach Park on Sunday, February 22, 2015.  Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival  is an inclusive multi-cultural and family-friendly music, arts and dance festival celebrating its 4th annual winter event in Miami, FL.

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Seventeenth Annual Gifford Lane Art Stroll 3/1/15

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

World’s Smallest Arts Festival Rocks On

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOBEWFF Amstel Light Burger Bash 2015

Friday night, a friend and I had the chance to attend the SOBEWFF Amstel Light Burger Bash. Of course, being allergic to sub-par beer, we decided to check out the newest brewery in Wynwood, J Wakefield Brewing for some pre-gaming. Seriously, check that place out!

And while J Wakefield had what looked to be a pretty awesome food truck outside, what it didn’t have was a Ritz-Carlton beach full of awesome chefs preparing gourmet burgers! Oh, or the hot chicks, spectacular band, celebrities (yeah, I got my picture taken with Al Roker and Morimoto!), and thousands of people.

Honestly, you can see who won here. I was a little disappointed with the star power that I and other people love to meet (though not burger quality) compared to when I went in 2013. That year, Morimoto was there but was joined by Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri, Scott Conant, Michael Symon, Geoffrey Zakarian, Andrew, Zimmern, Anne Burrell, The Sandwich King, and more.

My favorite and the one I cast my vote for was Prime One Twelve (Prime 112). That burger was so juicy and cheesy and delicious! I also enjoyed Red Robin’s burger and Shake Shack too among a handful of others.

Anyway, here are some pictures! I hope to go again next year!

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Eats & Beats 2015

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After an unplanned tour of Little Haiti in Miami last night, my wife and I gave in to technology and plugged in the address of The Moore Building in Miami’s Design District into the phone. After all, we didn’t want to be late to the second annual Eats & Beats culinary and musical event taking place from 7:30 until midnight!

Whew! Just made it on time, and someone was nice enough to leave a parking space right in front of the building for us. We met the organizers on the way in and then got started tasting some great dishes, sampling some terrific spirits and cocktails, and being entertained with some great music and ambiance.

The pink lights flashing on the very unique architecture of The Moore Building made me feel like I was back at a club in Paris I visited a few times in the 90’s. Eats & Beats took place on all 4 floors, which each have a 360 degree balcony overlooking the center of the building. Pretty cool!

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We met some very nice people, both vendors and other guests alike. If I were forced to pick some favorites, I’d have to choose Chef Adrianne Calvo (who also made a spectacular dessert at the Five Cubed event a few days ago), the food from Segundo Muelle Peruvian Restaurant, Red The Steakhouse, Brother Jimmy’s, and Havana 1957. Oh, and the cupcakes from Ana Paz Cakes and Slice of Art!

And on the spirits side of things, I loved the Zafra rum, both on the rocks and as a cocktail. Not to be outdone were the terrific mojitos that the folks from Nikki Beach were making. Not only did both of those vendors make a great tasting drink, but they went all out with their presentation and overall experience.

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IT Espresso Lounge also made a very nice prosecco based drink, quite refreshing. And as the “beer guy,” I have to give a shout out to the only beer vendor there–Modelo! I personally would have like to have seen a few more strong brands, especially considering the emergence of craft beer on the Miami scene. But hey, that’s probably just me.

All the vendors were friendly, knowledgeable, and wanted to share their products with you. And to the army of people that made the event happen, congratulations! Can’t wait for Eats & Beats 2016!

Photographs of 14th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village on 2/21/15

14th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village at 13th and Ocean Drive on Saturday, February 21, 2015.  The Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village featuring MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents and KitchenAid® Culinary Demonstrations.

“The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University (FIU), the Festival benefits the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management’s Wine Spectator Restaurant Management Laboratory and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center at FIU. To date, the Festival has raised more than $20 million for the School.”

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Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition 4/1/15

Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition
Wednesday, 04/01/2015 – 04/02/2015 03:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fair-Logo5Tamiami Park
10901 Coral Way,
Coral Gables, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: Admission is $12 with free admission all day, every operating day for guests 5 years and younger and 65 years and better.

The Youth Fair, now in its 64th year, is ranked the largest fair in Florida and one of the top 35 fairs throughout North America. It attracts nearly 600,000 guests of all ages every year. This is a family experience packed with adrenaline-pumping rides, fun games, mouth-watering food stands, live outdoor concerts, sensational shows, livestock/agricultural competitions, and over 40,000 local artistic, academic and agricultural student exhibits. For the first time ever, the Youth Fair will be open 21 days instead of 18 days.

Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching our community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture, while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement. We accomplish this by producing our first-class annual Youth Fair with quality entertainment, and providing facilities and resources for numerous other events throughout the year. The Youth Fair works closely with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department to bring fresh opportunities to children from pre-kindergarten to high school seniors. The result is year-round programs in academics, the fine arts, agriculture, summer camps and sports.

The Youth Fair runs from March 12 – April 5, 2015, except March 16-17 and 30-31 at Tamiami Park which has been its home for 43 years, located at Coral Way (SW 24th Street) & SW 107th Avenue. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. March 12, 13, 18, 19, April 1 & 2. Gates open at 12 noon all other operating days. Admission is $12 with free admission all day, every operating day for guests 5 years and younger and 65 years and better. Admission is also free all day for active duty and retired military personnel (with valid military ID) on Opening Day, March 12 and each Wednesday. NEW in 2015 is The Youth Fair Fun Card, which allows guests to pay $25 for one admission each operating day, plus includes one free Souvenir Cup. Additional discount offers and coupons are available at www.FairExpo.com. Parking is free every day, all day. The Pay One Price Unlimited Ride Card is $28 weekdays, $35 on weekends.

The Youth Fair offers many amenities for families including stroller and wheelchair rental, lost and found, paved walkways, convenient sitting areas, lush landscaping, restroom and diaper changing facilities and more. Sponsors include Coca-Cola, KIA and Sedano’s Supermarkets. For more information, visit www.FairExpo.com or call (305) 223-7060.

Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition 3/20/15

Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition
Sunday, 03/20/2015 – 03/29/2015 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fair-Logo4Tamiami Park
10901 Coral Way,
Coral Gables, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: $12, Guests 5 years and younger and 65 years and better, FREE

The Youth Fair, now in its 64th year, is ranked the largest fair in Florida and one of the top 35 fairs throughout North America. It attracts nearly 600,000 guests of all ages every year. This is a family experience packed with adrenaline-pumping rides, fun games, mouth-watering food stands, live outdoor concerts, sensational shows, livestock/agricultural competitions, and over 40,000 local artistic, academic and agricultural student exhibits. For the first time ever, the Youth Fair will be open 21 days instead of 18 days.

Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching our community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture, while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement. We accomplish this by producing our first-class annual Youth Fair with quality entertainment, and providing facilities and resources for numerous other events throughout the year. The Youth Fair works closely with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department to bring fresh opportunities to children from pre-kindergarten to high school seniors. The result is year-round programs in academics, the fine arts, agriculture, summer camps and sports.

The Youth Fair runs from March 12 – April 5, 2015, except March 16-17 and 30-31 at Tamiami Park which has been its home for 43 years, located at Coral Way (SW 24th Street) & SW 107th Avenue. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. March 12, 13, 18, 19, April 1 & 2. Gates open at 12 noon all other operating days. Admission is $12 with free admission all day, every operating day for guests 5 years and younger and 65 years and better. Admission is also free all day for active duty and retired military personnel (with valid military ID) on Opening Day, March 12 and each Wednesday. NEW in 2015 is The Youth Fair Fun Card, which allows guests to pay $25 for one admission each operating day, plus includes one free Souvenir Cup. Additional discount offers and coupons are available at www.FairExpo.com. Parking is free every day, all day. The Pay One Price Unlimited Ride Card is $28 weekdays, $35 on weekends.

The Youth Fair offers many amenities for families including stroller and wheelchair rental, lost and found, paved walkways, convenient sitting areas, lush landscaping, restroom and diaper changing facilities and more. Sponsors include Coca-Cola, KIA and Sedano’s Supermarkets. For more information, visit www.FairExpo.com or call (305) 223-7060.

I’m Not Gonna Move To L.A. – March edition 3/4/15

I’m Not Gonna Move To L.A. – March edition
Wednesday, 03/04/2015 – 03/04/2015 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
IMG_7746O Cinema Wynwood
90 Northwest 29th Street Miami, FL 33127,
Miami, Florida 33172
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $10

NOLA returns to O Cinema March 4th for the first time in 2015, and we are just in time for women’s month. Come out to support fantastic South Florida femme directors in this monthly local short-film competition. The winner will be chosen by the audience, and will move on to screen their film again at FilmGate Interactive 2016!

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

The 4th Annual Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance
grassrootsFebruary 19-22, 2015
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami, FL 33149.
Tickets/Info

Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival – An inclusive multi-cultural and family-friendly music, arts and dance festival celebrating its 4th annual winter event in Miami, FL.

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

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

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

Opening Day @ Miami-Dade County Youth Fair 3/12/15

Opening Day @ Miami-Dade County Youth Fair
Thursday, 03/12/2015 – 03/12/2015 03:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fair-LogoMiami-Dade County Fairgrounds
10901 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: $6 Admission

WHAT: The Youth Fair, now in its 64th year, is ranked the largest fair in Florida and one of

the top 35 fairs throughout North America. It attracts nearly 600,000 guests of all

ages every year. This is a family experience packed with adrenaline-pumping rides,

fun games, mouth-watering food stands, live outdoor concerts, sensational shows,

livestock/agricultural competitions, and over 40,000 local artistic, academic and

agricultural student exhibits. For the first time ever, the Youth Fair will be open 21

days instead of 18 days.

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair 3/14/15

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair
Saturday, 03/14/2015 – 03/15/2015 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fair-Logo2Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds
10901 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: Admission is $12 with free admission all day, every operating day for guests 5 years and younger and 65 years and better.

The Youth Fair, now in its 64th year, is ranked the largest fair in Florida and one of the top 35 fairs throughout North America. It attracts nearly 600,000 guests of all ages every year. This is a family experience packed with adrenaline-pumping rides, fun games, mouth-watering food stands, live outdoor concerts, sensational shows, livestock/agricultural competitions, and over 40,000 local artistic, academic and agricultural student exhibits. For the first time ever, the Youth Fair will be open 21 days instead of 18 days.

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair 3/18/15

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair
Wednesday, 03/18/2015 – 03/19/2015 03:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fair-Logo3Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds
10901 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: Admission is $12 with free admission all day, every operating day for guests 5 years and younger and 65 years and better.

The Youth Fair, now in its 64th year, is ranked the largest fair in Florida and one of the top 35 fairs throughout North America. It attracts nearly 600,000 guests of all ages every year. This is a family experience packed with adrenaline-pumping rides, fun games, mouth-watering food stands, live outdoor concerts, sensational shows, livestock/agricultural competitions, and over 40,000 local artistic, academic and agricultural student exhibits. For the first time ever, the Youth Fair will be open 21 days instead of 18 days.

2015 Time Travelers/Steampunk Weekend at Florida Renaissance Festival 2/14/15

2015 Time Travelers/Steampunk Weekend at Florida Renaissance Festival
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 02/16/2015 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Steampunk-Bob-CarlsonQuiet Waters Park
401 South Powerline Rd,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Webpage Link
Cost: $21.00

February 14, 15 and 16 (Open for President’s Day) – Calling all adventurers from across the millennia! This weekend is for you! Bring our your brassiest Victorian “gears” and join us on “Steampunk Saturday.” On Sunday, no one will keep the Doctors away…be they one of the 12 or Doc Brown himself, the village opens itself up to time traveling pioneers, aliens, Browncoats, Federations and Empires. And don’t miss Cosplay Monday, where anything goes! Anime? Superheroes?

More than two million people have seen the Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach 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.

Boca Health & Fitness Family Festival 3/28/15

Boca Health & Fitness Family Festival
Saturday, 03/28/2015 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
IHMS-FB-LOGO_DBL-SIZE-copyEvolution Fitness
9793 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Webpage Link
Cost: a package of diapers

Fittest Couples Challenge

Kids Fun Olympics

MOMs on a Mission Master Fitness Challenge

Food

Fun for the entire family!

Pre-registration required at www.ihelpmoms.com/events. For more information, email info@ihelpmoms.com

17th Annual Carnaval On The Mile 3/7/15-3/8/15

17th Annual Carnaval On The Mile
Saturday, 03/07/2015 – 03/08/2015 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
DSCN0484Downtown Coral Gables
Coral Way (Miracle Mile) between SW 42nd Ave. & SW 32nd Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Kiwanis of Little Havana is set to welcome thousands of visitors in the heart of Coral Gables to enjoy a weekend-long celebration of art and music in every form during the 17th Annual Carnaval on the Mile. Event attendees can stroll along the mile and be inspired by an eclectic assembly of local artists and their unique arts and crafts, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, photography and more. More than 30 world-renowned musical acts will pack three stages, keeping the rhythm of Jazz, Funk, Samba and more pulsing through the crowd all weekend long. Families can enjoy two days of interactive games, craft making, product demonstrations and more, while local restaurants offer artisan eats to please any culinary cravings.

Miami Marlins Winter Warm-Up 2/21/15

Miami Marlins Winter Warm-Up
Saturday, 02/21/2015 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The event will take place on Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free to the public. For the first time at Winter Warm-Up, fans will have the opportunity to take photos with the 1997 and 2003 World Series trophies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Marlins’ dugout.

The day will commence with children from the Miracle League playing a game on the field from 10 to 11 a.m. In addition, fans can enjoy a fun-filled day with player autograph stations, a “Selfie Station” where fans can take pictures with a player and the opportunity to tweet questions to Marlins players and have them answered live on the field. There will also be carnival rides, a video game challenge against Marlins players, live music and entertainment, broadcasts from the Marlins’ flagship radio stations: 940 WINZ (English) and Radio Mambi 710 AM (Spanish), a Sports Card and Memorabilia Show, and activities for the entire family. Kids, ages 12 and under, can run the bases in a special Diamond Dash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are FREE for fans.

Single-game tickets for the 2015 season will go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. at the Marlins Park ticket office and online at both Marlins.com and MarlinsBeisbol.com. Fans can also sit and select their seats for the 2015 season through a variety of new season ticket plans, including full season plans, 41 and 40-game half season plans, and a variety of new 20-game mini plans. Also on sale will be the return of the Jose’s Heroes Season Ticket Package, which features all 81 games in the Jose’s Heroes sections located below the Budweiser Bow Tie Bar in left field, plus six commemorative Jose’s Heroes T-shirts, “K” cards and an exclusive meet and greet with Jose Fernandez. The package is just $499.

International Orchid Festival at Fairchild 3/13/15 – 3/15/15

International Orchid Festival at Fairchild
Friday, 03/13/2015 – 03/15/2015 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
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10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65+, $12 for ages 6-17; Free for Fairchild members and ages 5 and under

Beautiful, fragrant, and rare orchids will cover the lush landscape of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for the three-day International Orchid Festival, held Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

More than 10,000 orchids and plants will be on view and available for purchase throughout the Garden. Stop by the Science Village to watch interactive demonstrations of the Million Orchid Project, which aims to reintroduce one million native and endangered orchids back into South Florida. Presented by the Orchid Society of Coral Gables, the breathtaking displays of rare and exotic orchid species at the American Orchid Society juried show are a must-see.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sprung! Spring Beer Festival 3/7/15

Sprung! Spring Beer Festival
Saturday, 03/07/2015 – 03/07/2015 02:30 pm – 07:00 pm
sprung-logo_transparent-backgroundPeacock Park
2820 McFarlane Road,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: $40-$90

Grovetoberfest’s little sister will kick Spring into high gear on Saturday, March 7th. Her name is Sprung!, and she’s all grown up and poised to feature over 200 Spring and Summer ales in the heart of Coconut Grove from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock Park.

4,000 beer fans will “get sprung” on unlimited samplings of New Belgium, Founder’s, SweetWater, Green Flash, Sierra Nevada, Brooklyn Brewery, Kona, Magic Hat, Shiner, Shipyard, Harpoon, Blue Moon and many others will showcase their spring and summer ales. There will also be a complete lineup of Florida beers from Schnebly, Cigar City, Tequesta Brewing and Florida Beer, along with local breweries such as Hialeah Brewing, Funky Buddha, Wynwood Brewing, and M.I.A. Beer enthusiasts will also be treated to a selection not available in South Florida, and in keeping with tradition, the homebrew section will showcase brews created by locals who are passionate about their beer. Keep an eye on these brewers, because more often than none, they end up opening a brewery of their own.

Sprung! will also bring back the Orange Pride Games Arena & Bar — a dedicated game section, which includes the ever-popular Human Bowling, Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, Beer Pong, and Mega Twister. The Bougainvillea’s Music Stage will feature live music, and The Gold Coast Beverage Distributor Culinary Experience will pair beer with the talents of four local chefs.

Pre-purchase tickets by visiting www.IGotSprung.com or calling (305)461-2700
$40 – General Admission (4PM entry)
$70 – Beer Socialite (3PM entry + souvenir bag with swag)
$90 – VIP (2:30 PM entry, VIP Lounge with special selection of food & beer and air-conditioned bathrooms)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fairchild’s 9th Annual Chocolate Festival Feeds Miami’s Mind and Soul

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This weekend Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden lured us to Coral Gables with chocolate – their 9th Annual Chocolate Festival to be exact. Despite the overcast skies, the Garden came alive with live music, international eats, educational programming, and more chocolate than the eye could see. The two-day festival gave Miami families the perfect excuse to enjoy the beautiful grounds, indulge in chocolate delicacies, and learn about the cacao plant. During our visit, we did all these and more. Check out our five favorite moments from this year’s event:

1. Sampling a hot chocolate recipe from the 1750s. American Heritage, an authentic historic line of products from leading food manufacturer Mars, had a tent where we learned how hot chocolate was made from scratch in the 1750s and had the opportunity to sample the recipe. The demonstration included actual recreations of the ingredients and kitchen tools used back then, like the spices and chunk of sugar (wrapped in blue paper) shown below. Did you know that in the 1700s that amount of sugar would last one family approximately 6 months?

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2. Learning about the history of cacao. “The Living History of Cacao and Chocolate” tent, which held presentations every hour on the chronology of cacao from ancient seed to modern candy bar, was the most notable addition to this year’s program. Our timing was off so we missed most of the speakers, but the friendly volunteers at the tent gave us a delicious consolation prize: a banana chocolate smoothie sample!

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3. Exploring the greenhouse. We headed to the greenhouse with the mission of finding and witnessing Fairchild’s cacao tree first-hand. However, the lush vegetation and water features kept us in there for a good hour as we explored the many natural wonders the greenhouse had to offer.

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4. Discovering the Wings of the Tropics exhibition. As we concluded our stroll in the greenhouse, we spotted the conservatory that houses Fairchild’s colorful butterflies and we knew we had to go inside. The exhibition was well-worth the detour – the butterflies were awe-inspiring despite the limited sunshine. Did you know that butterflies are more active on sunny days? They rely on the sun to raise their body temperatures so they can fly.

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5. Enjoying the festival ambiance. Once we had our fill of chocolate, we grabbed a roasted corn on the cob and sat down on the grass to enjoy the harmonious sounds of Solar Dogs, a Coconut Grove-based string band that was our favorite part of last year’s chocolate festival. Sitting there, watching families spending time together, couples dancing, and savoring our delicious corn, we were in absolute festival bliss. Fairchild, you really know how to make us happy!

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BioDome Fest 1/31/15

BioDome Fest
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 07:00 pm – 01:00 am
biodomefestBioDome Studios and Warehouse
6760 NW 72nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33166
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Come support our local music scene at this FREE warehouse show at BioDome Studios!

-Food by Fork & Knives
-BYOB
-Bounce House

Live performances by:
Form & Design
SNOWMOON
Years Apart
Raker
Lacerate Kingdom
Chamber of Dreams

Free parking on side streets around venue.

38th Annual Calle Ocho Festival 3/15/15

38th Annual Calle Ocho Festival
Sunday, 03/15/2015 – 10:00 am – 07:00 pm
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SW 8th St. (Calle Ocho) between 27th Ave. & SW 8th Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana invites visitors from around the globe to the largest Hispanic street festival in the Southeastern United States during the 38th Annual Calle Ocho Festival. More than one million event-goers join the internationally renowned block party to celebrate Hispanic cultures from around the world on Miami’s legendary Calle Ocho (8th street.) The 19-block strip in Little Havana will vibrate with the hip-shaking rhythms of Latin music from salsa to hip-hop, including street performers and eight dedicated stages. Throughout the afternoon, event-goers can join street dancers as they bring the music to life; enjoy hundreds of international food kiosks simmering with authentic local and Latin flavors, sample products from many national brands and more.

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

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

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

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

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

Instagram: @tasteofcuba
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food trucks Tuesdays 1/20/15

food trucks Tuesdays
Tuesday, 01/20/2015 – 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HAULOVER3haulover beach
10800 Collins ave,
miami, Florida 33154
Eventbrite Link
Cost: free

Come and join us on every Tuesdays at haulover beach party from 5pm to 10pm.

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mark your calendar on fed/17/15.

Haulover beach 10800 Collins Ave 33154.

we are having a great family event of Latin music dance and preforms. And food trucks party.

This event is open to the public bring chairs and blankets and join us for great evening of music at the park.

Bounce houses, train ride, and much more.  

 

Photographs of 38th Annual Art Deco Weekend on 1/16/15 – 1/18/15

38th Annual Art Deco Weekend on Ocean Drive Miami Beach Friday, January 16 – Sunday, January 18, 2105.  This year we celebrate the 38th Annual Art Deco Weekend Celebrates Miami Beach 100 Year Anniversary.  Every year during Art Deco Weekend, Miami Design Preservation League closes Ocean Drive to traffic. Over 140 vendors line Lummus Park and Ocean Drive displaying vintage and handmade paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, posters and more. Ocean Drive fills with street entertainment, classic cars and people. However, the main attraction is the Art Deco buildings sitting on the most famous street in South Florida!

This year, Life Is Art  created their very own “Locals Only Art Zone” within the Art Deco Weekend Festival called the Life Is Art Block! All of our artists will be gathered into one block in the middle of Ocean Drive, the Art Block featuring only local artists. Exhibiting Artists include: David Gary Lloyd, JanRafael, Mark Diamond, J.A.S. Photography, Teepop art, Nancy Campos Art, Deming King Harriman, Achilles Secret, GAB Studio Art Group, Ian Fichman, Eugenio Jaramillo, Eleazar Delgado Studio, Guillermo Mazzotti, arteColomè by Jacqueline Colomè, Larry Alan Shane, Josephine Reyes, Star Trauth, Smadar Sasson, Nadine Creates, Gilles Hurtaud, Glenda Ramos, Robert Korhonen.

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Miami International Dragon Boat Festival 4/11/15

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Miami International Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, 04/11/2015 – 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
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3601 Rickenbacker Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33149
Webpage Link
Cost:

Get Ready as Dragons Invade Virginia Key

Miami Dragon Boat Festival

Dragons will once again invade the City of Miami’s waters as the Miami International Dragon Boat Festival returns to the Miami Rowing Club on Virginia Key. This event is a great opportunity for groups to come together and participate in a fun-filled day of competitive racing.

Often dubbed as a “canoe on steroids”, dragon boats are 42’ in length and don a traditional dragon head and tail. Dating back more than 2,000 years, this ancient Chinese pastime has captured the attention of the competitive sporting world, making it the second fastest growing water sport.

The festival is currently seeking participants! No experience or gear necessary- just grab twenty (20) friends or coworkers, a paddle and go!

Teams for the Miami International Dragon Boat Festival can be formed by companies, bringing employees together for a day of fun competition and team building. Other teams can come from educational institutions, civic and community organizations, gyms, families and friends etc. This event is open to participants of all sizes and abilities, ages 13 and up. Prior experience is not necessary, practice sessions and equipment will be provided to registered teams. Dragon boat racing supports camaraderie, fitness, competition and a lesson on the ultimate goal of reaching the finish line together!

Attendance to the event is free and open to the public. Registration fees vary based on team category.

Don’t miss out on this cultural experience and a day of fun!

Florida Renaissance Festival embarks on its 23rd year of recreating Memories 2/7/15 – 3/15/15

Florida Renaissance Festival embarks on its 23rd year of recreating Memories
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 03/15/2015 10:00 am – 06:30 pm
Ren03-Low-resQuiet Waters Park
401 South Powerline Rd Deerfield Beach,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Webpage Link
Cost: Prices range from $21.00 for adults and $9 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free.

Voyage to the Orient and to another parallel universe of Dragons, Wizards and Thrones, Oh My…

February 7th 2015 marks the latest fairy tale chapter in the Florida Renaissance Festival storybook revealing six themed weekends until March 15 at Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Waters Park. Where patrons fill storylines as immersive characters experiencing surreal experiences by festival performers and characters.

“Living, breathing theater is what you experience at the Florida Renaissance Festival,” said Bobby Rodriguez, Founder. “Everyday is a new experience, everyday is a passport to a journey complete with fairytale and fantasy.”

New acts in the 2015 festival season- Cast in Bronze will bring the haunting beauty of the carillon to more patrons by demonstrating its versatility with other instruments. The carillons of Cast in Bronze consist of 35 bells each with a total of four tons each.

Cirque du Sewer is the world’s only girl and rat circus performing feats of balance with her impressively trained vermin. The rats jump through flaming hoops, complete obstacle courses, and join Melissa on her slack rope for a death-defying finale.

Fan favorites also return to the festival – While cracking bullwhips, juggling bowling balls or eating fire “Broon” keeps the laughs alive with a dry wit and an extemporaneous style that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Craic is a 4-piece earth moving, themed drama using heavy percussions and medieval bagpipes to create a boisterous musical performance. Splatter Time Players are a group of young men who have dedicated their lives to two things: Mud & Entertainment. Flight of the Raptor features the beauty of flight and is designed to educate, enlighten, and sometimes even amaze audiences with a large cast of predator birds including falcons and hawks.

2015 Theme Weekends:

* Swashbucklers & Sirens Weekend- February 7 and 8 – The village is overrun with rogues and scallywags on this Pirate-themed weekend. Can beauty tame the savage scoundrel? Hopefully we will see enough pirate queens and mermaids to find out!

* Time Travelers Weekend- February 14, 15 and 16 – Calling all adventurers from across the millennia! This weekend is for you! Bring our your brassiest Victorian “gears” and join us on “Steampunk Saturday.” On Sunday, no one will keep the Doctors away…be they one of the 12 or Doc Brown himself, the village opens itself up to time travelling pioneers, aliens, Browncoats, Federations and Empires. And don’t miss Cosplay Monday, where anything goes! Anime? Superheroes?

* Wenches Weekend – “Bodacious Bodices” – February 21 and 22 – Pamper your inner bad-girl this weekend, where the ladies are the lords and rule the land. Bold and bawdy, this weekend belongs to the lasses and their ample assets.

* Voyage to the Orient- February 28 and March 1 – This weekend brings us to the Far East! While Europe was experiencing the advent of the Renaissance, rich cultural traditions had been prominent for centuries on the other side of the world. Journey with us to discover the Orient of Marco Polo’s time and experience the sights and sounds of Shogun, Samurai, and the unbroken Ming dynasty that ruled China for almost 300 years.

* Dragons & Wizards and Thrones, Oh My! – March 7 and 8 – One does not simply walk into Mordor, but you can walk directly out of the pages of your favorite books! From the Red Wedding to the Shire, join us as we fill our village with Hobbits, Wizards, Dragons, White Walkers, Fairies and Elves.

* Kilts & Colleens – St Patrick’s Weekend – March 14 and 15 – Celebrate the luck and culture of the Irish, the Scottish and the Celtic traditions of the North Seas! Grab your kilt and get your Celt on! Show your Celtic pride!

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 Walgreens, Comcast, 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 7th from 10 a.m. to sunset (including, Monday February 16th, President’s Day) until March 15th. Prices range from $21.00 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.

More than two million people have seen the Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach 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: 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.

Jacqueries Part 1: Second Performance 2/8/15

Jacqueries Part 1: Second Performance
Sunday, 02/08/2015 – 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-0113The Carlton Hotel South Beach
1433 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Jacqueries I is a political heist story told through movement — an inside-out experience of conspiracy, security theatre, and solidarity, inspired by parkour’s co-opting of urban space. The audience follows individual performers from scene to scene through undisclosed South Beach urban locations, linked by a custom iPhone app playing synchronized sound and showing 3D video overlays. With a score by multiple Dora award-winning composer John Gzowski and “eye-popping” augmented-reality video, Jacqueries “is almost like being in your own video game, except it’s real.” (Michael Crabb, Toronto Star)

We are committed to being accessible to audience members with disability. Please contact us with your specific concerns so that we can see how we can give you a great experience. Audience members will be loaned quality iPod touches and headphones in order to participate in the performance.

CREATORS
Directed and Choreographed by Jacob Niedzwiecki, Music Composed by John Gzowski, Performed by Luke Garwood, Catherine Larocque, Jacob Niedzwiecki, Anisa Tejpar and Mateo Galindo Torres

Running with Raven 2/8/15

Running with Raven
Sunday, 02/08/2015 – 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-0111Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

The story of a South Beach legend

Walk to the Fifth Street lifeguard stand on South Beach at 5:15 pm any day. You will see a bearded, long-haired shirtless man wearing black shorts, one black glove, and a headband that’s black, too. People call him the “Raven,” and he’s been standing in front of that lifeguard stand at that time for the last forty years, getting ready for his eight-mile jog up and down the beach. That’s right—Raven has run eight miles on the sands of South Beach every day since 1975, through concussions, hurricanes, food poisoning, animal attacks, hail and high water. And he’s still going.

This event will feature:

A reading of poetry written by the Raven himself
Screening of the feature documentary
Invitation to join the Raven on his famous 8 mile run on the beach following the film at 4:15 PM

Jacqueries Part 1: First Performance 2/7/15

Jacqueries Part 1: First Performance
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-0110Carlton Hotel South Beach
1433 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Jacqueries I is a political heist story told through movement — an inside-out experience of conspiracy, security theatre, and solidarity, inspired by parkour’s co-opting of urban space. The audience follows individual performers from scene to scene through undisclosed South Beach urban locations, linked by a custom iPhone app playing synchronized sound and showing 3D video overlays. With a score by multiple Dora award-winning composer John Gzowski and “eye-popping” augmented-reality video, Jacqueries “is almost like being in your own video game, except it’s real.” (Michael Crabb, Toronto Star)

We are committed to being accessible to audience members with disability. Please contact us with your specific concerns so that we can see how we can give you a great experience. Audience members will be loaned quality iPod touches and headphones in order to participate in the performance.

CREATORS
Directed and Choreographed by Jacob Niedzwiecki, Music Composed by John Gzowski, Performed by Luke Garwood, Catherine Larocque, Jacob Niedzwiecki, Anisa Tejpar and Mateo Galindo Torres

Linear vs. Non-Linear Storytelling: When World Becomes Fiction with Patric Jean 2/7/15

Linear vs. Non-Linear Storytelling: When World Becomes Fiction with Patric Jean
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-019Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

It Is now possible to tell stories using non-linear storytelling.

The wall between a fiction and the real world doesn’t exist anymore. The world becomes a total platform. Are we characters? Are we discovering an old situation with new eyes? What are the consequences of this new situation? Who are the puppet masters of our lives ? Should we feel responsible as authors and as citizens? Is it just an evolution?

Or just a new world?

ABOUT THE HOST

Patric Jean was born in Belgium in 1968. He studied theatre, litterature and cinema at Brussels University (ULB), Royal Brussels Conservatoire and at INSAS (cinema school). He directed severals documentary films for theater and television. He also worked on non-linear experiences like “Lazarus Mirages”.

He’s a pro-feminist and anti-prostitution activist. He published a first book about prostitution abolition in 2014. His next book (2015) is about men’s engagement for equality. He’s preparing a feature film about prisons (2015).

Digital VFX Lab with Wally Rodriguez 2/7/15

Digital VFX Lab with Wally Rodriguez
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-018Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

This post-production workshop will consist of a showing of “before and after” visual effects sequences and breakdowns demonstrating the creation of various types visual effects. Attendees will be shown examples of many forms of visual effects commonly used by leaders in the industry, including:

common cleanup and scene enhancements,
set extensions,
virtual environments,
beautification
scene re-lighting.
The ways in which modern color correction tools are used as a visual effect to improve most scenes will also be presented. The workshop will close with a short discussion about digital cameras and their role in production and visual effect, as well as a question and answer session.

ABOUT THE HOST

Wally Rodriguez a master of Flame, the premiere digital manipulation device in the visual effects industry. He was the second client worldwide to take delivery of the innovative system and continues to be instrumental in it’s development.

With over twenty years of experience, Wally’s hard work and perseverance has been recognized along the way. He has been the recipient of an Emmy award and various Telly, Addy and PROMAX awards.

Interactive Tech Playground 2/6/15

Interactive Tech Playground
Friday, 02/06/2015 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-015Loews Hotel South Beach
1601 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

The TECH PLAYGROUND is over 7000 square feet of exhibitor space, including an EXHIBITOR CENTER STAGE for seminars & product presentations and an interactive set with live actors. The TECH PLAYGROUND is the perfect opportunity to inform and educate your audience. The curated exhibitor floor is limited to only 20 companies.

We currently have our staff seeking out new technology companies that add to our mantra as a creative festival and inviting them to FilmGate Interactive. In the upcoming weeks we will featuring them throughout our website & social media platforms. Stay tuned in.

Creating Immersive Media Projects: A Hands-On Workshop 2/6/15

Creating Immersive Media Projects: A Hands-On Workshop
Friday, 02/06/2015 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-014Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

There are a ton of amazing immersive media projects being created these days, but rarely do people discuss the process for how these types of projects actually get made.

The form is still so new that it can feel like a bit of a mystery. This workshop will answer questions like:

What are the key steps in conceiving and creating immersive media projects?
What are the phases and what activities happen in each of them?
What tools do you use in each phase?
What are the types of team members you need and how do you find them?
The workshop will commence with a hands-on paper prototyping exercise where we put what we’ve discussed to use.

This workshop is limited to 20 attendees. Creators should come with a project that they are working on (as well as a laptop/tablet if they wish).

ABOUT THE HOST

A digital veteran of 20 years, Mike Knowlton has always pushed the boundaries of storytelling and technology. He is a recognized leader in the global Transmedia community and is the Co-Founder of the non-profit, immersive storytelling community StoryCode. His work at StoryCode has created a vibrant cross-discipline community of innovative creators. StoryCode programs immersive media case study presentations, Transmedia education workshops, and Story Hackathons. He led in the production of the first-ever Story Hackathon, an event that was covered by Forbes, The Washington Post, and PBS. Mike’s background spans design, programming, advertising, sales/fund-raising, production, and filmmaking.

Futurestates 2/4/15

Futurestates
Wednesday, 02/04/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-013O Cinema
90 Northwest 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

What will America look like in 10, 15, even 20 years? Futurestates, the revolutionary series produced by ITVS, has been proposing answers to these questions since 2010. For its fifth and final season, Futurestates is presented as an immersive online video experience featuring short films that imagine robots with feelings, what education looks like in a wired world, and the future of prisons and our penal system. The central question at the heart of Futurestates is how technologies we may take for granted have a profound effect on our capacity to feel, create, live… and be human.

MelanchoLalaland Transmedia Opera and A Proper Marriage 2/3/15

MelanchoLalaland Transmedia Opera and A Proper Marriage
Tuesday, 02/03/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-012Miami Light Project Inc.
404 Northwest 26th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

MELANCHOLALALAND

It’s the 21st century, and time to re-invent opera, but in a way that’s more fun, less pretentious, and a little messed up.

MelanchoLalaland™—with music by composer and Florida Atlantic University professor Joey Bargsten and libretto by writer Thea Zimmer—accomplishes this by fusing traditional elements of opera, theater, and dance with new and experimental visual media forms, all set to an electronic music score. MelanchoLalaland™ tells the dark tragi-comic story of three artist/engineers who design mind-altering experiences, enhanced by self-pleasuring technologies and a variety of brain chemicals. They deal with disgruntled employees, corporate takeovers, dissatisfied girlfriends, and cheesy space-aliens.

A PROPER MARRIAGE

Concept / Choreography: Pioneer Winter

A Proper Marriage is a speculative piece that comments on the perceived co-dependence of music and movement, especially live music with dance–underlying properties of a dancer’s dependence on composition, and the musician’s own foresight to create action from sound. Sheet music is attached to the backs of dancers, and the musicians follow the dancer in order to read the music and maintain the melody. Irony rests in the notion that if the dancer moves too quickly and the musician cannot keep up, the music will falter and the dancer’s own rhythm will stop.

Pioneer Winter is a Miami-native choreographer, dancer, and filmmaker of Pioneer Winter / Collective. He is co-director of RIFT Blackbox and the curator of transmedia performances for FilmGate Interactive Media Conference. Winter also directs Project LEAP (Living Equality through Arts and Performance), a free dance and creative communication program for LGBTQ teens that focuses on teaching how to use the arts for activism and social change. He was recently awarded the 2014-2015 Miami Choreographer’s Fellowship, and is on faculty of the FIU Honors College. His project Grass Stains was also recently awarded a Knight Arts Challenge Grant.

Best of I’m Not Gonna Move to LA 2/2/15

Best of I’m Not Gonna Move to LA
Monday, 02/02/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-011O Cinema
90 Northwest 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. (or NOLA, as we like to call it) is a monthly event hosted by Indie Film Club Miami that gives local musicians, comedians, and filmmakers a platform to show their work. Each month the audience votes for their favorite film by hurling stuffed animals at the director, and the winner is named. At FilmGate Interactive, all of the winning films of the year will screen in one final round, and the winner of I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. 2014 will once again be determined by the audience votes.

Don’t miss the best of the best of South Florida talent at this fun-filled event! And remember, #stayMIA

FilmGate Kickoff Party 1/31/15

FilmGate Kickoff Party
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-01Miami Light Project Inc.
404 Northwest 26th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

FilmGate Interactive is an annual film festival that takes place across multiple venues in Miami. We invite you to join us for the kickoff party where there will be dancing, live music, film and more!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2nd Annual Bodhifest 2015 1/24/15

2nd Annual Bodhifest 2015
Sunday, 01/24/2015 – 02/08/2015 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
image002Ichimura Miami-Japanese Garden
1101 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Tickets $10.00 per person during weekend festival activities.
Free to the public on weekdays with a suggested donation of $10.00.
No admission fee for seniors and children under 12.

The Chakrasamvara Center is pleased to present the 2nd Annual BodhiFest Miami, a two week-long multicultural celebration with a full range of spiritual activities and entertainment that will awaken the heart to compassion, consciousness and loving kindness for all.

The festival’s main source of inspiration and positive energy will come from the Jade Buddha, the largest healing sculpture in the world. The magnificent five-ton, seven-foot precious jade statue will be on public display at this year’s festival from January 24, 2015 to February 8, 2015 at Ichimura Miami-Japanese Garden on Watson Island, Miami Beach.

Guests will experience a fantastic blend of different cultures, music, food and more.

In addition to experiencing the spiritual power and healing energy emanating from the Jade Buddha, the 2nd Annual BodhiFest Miami offers festival-goers many unique opportunities, including multicultural dances, a wide variety of organic and international food, and numerous outdoor activities for the entire family. The festival is part of the World Tour for Universal Peace, a traveling international exhibition aimed at promoting compassion, consciousness and loving kindness among all people.

BodhiFest Entertainment Information:

Performances and experiences (weekends only) include:
• Animal Blessings
• Snow Lion and Yak Dance
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Healing Music
• Belly Dancing
• Sacred Peace Sand Mandala
• Exotic Foods
• Chanting Chod
• Sacred Dance
• Sacred Music (Instrumental)

Other performances include:
• Polynesian Show
• Fire Knife Dance
• Lilly Dance Club
• Indian Bollywood Dance
• Chinese Dancers

The 4th Annual PhilanthroFest 4/11/15

The 4th Annual PhilanthroFest
Saturday, 04/11/2015 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
PhilanthroFest_2015Museum Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: free

PhilanthroFest, the nation’s largest community engagement festival, presents their carnival-inspired event to connect people, passion and philanthropy. PhilanthroFest will take place on Sat., Apr. 11, 2015 @ Museum Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132 — located between PAMM and American Airlines Arena) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the goal of connecting potential volunteers and donors to not-for-profit organizations while creating an environment that promotes civic engagement, deepens community connections and sparks the philanthropic spirit of South Florida.

This year’s show will bring together over 120 non-profits, dozens of artists and scores of sponsors and vendors with thousands of attendees who want to share their time, talent and treasure while engaging with great causes and brands. PhilanthroFest will transform 30 acres at Museum Park to recreate a carnival dreamland featuring games, rides, food, performances, live giveaways and special surprises throughout the day.

Full-day admission to PhilanthroFest is free and open to the public.

To learn more about sponsorship & volunteer options or for event inquiries, email Info@PhilanthroFest.com or visit www.PhilanthroFest.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

64th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art 1/17/15-1/18/15

64th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art
logo-with-taglineV22January 17-18, 2015, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grounds of the Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Drive
University of Miami Campus
Coral Gables, FL
Admission and Parking: Free
www.BeauxArtsMiami.org
The 64th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art presented by City National Bank will bring more than 220 fine art juried exhibitors to the grounds of the Lowe Art Museum on the University of Miami campus.

Widely recognized as one of the region’s most popular outdoor art exhibitions and a South Florida tradition, the Beaux Arts Festival of Art attracts thousands of visitors annually and offers works in 10 mediums for a variety of budgets. This year’s festival will feature live music in the main-stage tent, children’s entertainment – including free art activities for children ages 4-12 in the UHealth Family Fun Zone – and a variety of dining options, making this event ideal for art enthusiasts and families alike.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Lowe Art Museum, a Beaux Arts partner for 63 years. Particularly newsworthy this year: a $1.5 million gift from Beaux Arts, the museum’s founding support group, has now enabled the creation of the endowed position of Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator of the Lowe Art Museum, Jill Deupi. The gift to make the directorship endowment will remain in perpetuity and support increased programming, community outreach, facility upgrades and other projects at the Lowe.

Funds raised from the festival will also help underwrite “Hands On!” – Beaux Arts’ signature program for children from underserved schools. ”Hands On!” introduces these Miami-Dade students to the world of art and museums via field trips to the Lowe Art Museum.

In addition to the featured artists selected by a panel of jurors, festival visitors will also enjoy the popular Student Artist Showcase presented by BNY Mellon, featuring up to 150 pieces from talented Miami-Dade middle and high school students, on display inside the Lowe Art Museum throughout the weekend. A celebration honoring the students’ art will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the Lowe. Additional sponsors of the Student Artist Showcase include Neiman Marcus and Joanna’s Marketplace.

The festival was originally called the “Clothesline Sale,” as Beaux Arts volunteers used clotheslines to display the works of local artists in front of the Lowe. Over 60 years later, the 100% volunteer-run, annual festival has evolved and is considered one of the top outdoor fine art shows in the country.

In addition to Presenting Sponsor City National Bank, Featured Sponsors for the 2015 Beaux Arts Festival of Art include Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Cutler Bay, and UHealth, with additional support from Pollo Tropical and the University of Miami.

Grants include the City of Coral Gables, the Batchelor Foundation, the Cobb Family Foundation, Citizens Interested in Arts, and Publix Supermarkets Charities.

Founded in 1952, Beaux Arts is a 100% volunteer organization made up of 100 women and over 300 associates, who fund art enrichment, appreciation and financial assistance to the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. Through major fundraising initiatives such as the annual Beaux Arts Ball and Beaux Arts Festival of Art on the University of Miami Campus, the organization is the largest group financial donor to the museum. In 2014, a $1.5 million gift from Beaux Arts enabled the creation of the endowed position of Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator of the Lowe Art Museum – a gift that will remain in perpetuity and support increased programming, community outreach, facility upgrades and other projects at the Lowe. Beaux Arts also won the “White Award,” with which the organization was recognized as the University of Miami’s most effective donor, surpassing the $5 million mark of funds contributed to the Lowe Museum. To date, Beaux Arts has hosted over 25,000 children at the Beaux Arts Art Camp and hosted over 5,000 students from Miami-Dade schools for our art appreciation outreach program, “Hands On!.” For more information, visit www.BeauxArtsMiami.org.

2015 Miss Art Deco Beauty Pageant 1/10/15

2015 Miss Art Deco Beauty Pageant
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Art-Deco-2015-Official-Flyer2Rebeca Sosa Theater
1401 Westward Drive,
Miami Springs, Florida 33166
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door

The third annual Miss Art Deco Beauty Pageant will take place on Saturday January 10, 2015. The contestants will compete in Vintage Fashion Opening number, swimwear, and evening gown. The winners will be part of the 37th Art Deco Weekend Festival Classic Car Parade and Bettie Paige Vintage Red Carpet Fashion Show hosted by Miami Design Preservation League with media coverage by Local 10 Miami/Fort Lauderdale. The winners will also advance to the state televised Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA Pageants. For more information you can visit the website at www.southfloridausapageants.com or contact the director Fatima Coello at 305-753-1223 or via email beautytouchesbyf@aol.com

Ticket sales, $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Life In Color / E11EVEN Miami VIP Package 12/26/14

Life In Color / E11EVEN Miami VIP Package
Saturday, 12/26/2014 – 12/27/2014 02:00 pm –
LICSun Life Stadium
Don Shula Drive,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Webpage Link
Cost: VIP Packages start at $175

E11EVEN MIAMI hosts a VIP Bottle Service Experience at the World’s Largest Paint Party “Life in Color Festival” featuring KASKADE plus special guest DIPLO and many more on two stages, Friday Dec 26th and Saturday Dec 27th.

Viernes Culturales 12/26/14

Viernes Culturales
Sunday, 12/26/2014 – 12/26/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
VC-SIGNATUREDomino Park
801 SW 15th Ave,
Little Havana, Florida 33135
Webpage Link
Cost: free

COME CELEBRATE VIERNES CULTURALES
Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 – 7 to 11 pm

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on Domino Park, SW 8th Street & SW 15th Ave.

Come join us along SW 13th & SW 18th Ave for a fun filled evening!

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

Allison Cento – 7:00
Ana Kohler Band – 7:30
Los Herederos – 9:00

The Youth Fair Announces Season’s Savings 12/17/14- 1/4/15

The Youth Fair Announces ‘Season’s Savings’!
Wednesday, 12/17/2014 – 01/04/2015 05:00 pm –
Seasons-Savings-2014-SMMiami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.
10901 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $20.00

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

The Youth Fair Announces ‘Season’s Savings’
Online Only Offer Four Admission Tickets for ONLY $20,
Available Dec. 8 – Jan. 4

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is offering a promotion that makes for the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season. The Season’s Savings offer includes four admission tickets for the 2015 Youth Fair for just $20, a savings of $28. This special holiday online only offer is available December 8, 2014 through January 4, 2015.

“Youth Fair admission tickets are a great holiday gift for youngsters and adults of all ages,” said Bob Hohenstein, President and CEO of The Youth Fair. “Not only are our 2015 Youth Fair guests getting a sensational deal on their admission ticket, their purchase is helping us to continue to meet our charitable obligations and initiatives within Miami-Dade County in the coming year.”

To purchase this special Holiday package and other Youth Fair items, visit www.fairexpo.com/thefair. The regular 2015 Youth Fair time price is $12 admission, $28 P*O*P Ride Card weekdays and $35 P*O*P Ride Card on weekends. Youngsters 5 and under and seniors 65 years and better will receive FREE admission every day, all day.

The Borscht Film Festival 9 12/18/14-12/21/14

The Borscht Film Festival 9
borscht9December 18 – 21, 2014
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33132
Borscht9.com

Premiere of this year’s Borscht funded short films at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

The Borscht Corporation, is proud to announce The Borscht Film Festival 9, a 4-day event. Premiering at this year’s festival will be over 20 short films funded in part by the Borscht Corporation via The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The films will premiere at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, December 20th at 8pm.

The film festival’s slate includes works by both regional artists (local filmmakers Bernardo Britto, Julian Yuri Rodriguez, Monica Peña, Kayla Delacerda, Brian Deutzman, The Meza Brothers, and Bleeding Palm; street artist AholSniffsGlue; puppet and comedian Pepe Bilette) as well as national filmmakers (Ray Tintori, Terrance Nance, Jacolby Satterwhite, and more). The films will include feature appearances from Miami rapper Trina.

In addition to Borscht’s short film screenings, the Borscht Film Festival will also include a host of events including regional filmmaking screenings from the Miami Filmmakers Collective and Indie Film Club (and more), workshops, panels, a Downtown Miami film bike crawl, the launch of site specific film screening events Borscht Nites, Borscht multiverse theme parks at Young Arts, parties, and the premiere of Scarface Redux, a crowdsourced remake of the iconic Brian de Palma film, at Mansion Nightclub.

Some highlights include:
12/19: Papa Machete- the indigenous martial art created by Haitian slaves to defeat Napoleon’s army. Screening & master class in the ancient, dying art of tire machét, better known as Haitian machete fencing taught by Michael Dylan Rogers, one of the subjects of the film. Traditional Haitian lunch served after film screening. (A 2015 Sundance selection)

12/19: Hotel Intercontinental Take Over by Borscht Film Festival- no more Dancing Lady!

12/21: Scarface Redux!- the premiere of Scarface Redux a crowd sourced remake of the iconic Brian dePalma classic at Mansion Nightclub. ScarfaceRedux.com

Full Schedule (subject to change)
(Shirley’s Cinema is located inside of Gramps, 176 NW 24TH ST., Miami, FL, 33127)

Wednesday, December 17th
7PM
Indie Film Club Miami Screening
Shirley’s Cinema
Indie Film Club Miami hosts a presentation of interactive work from the FilmGate Conference. Special Presentation // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

8:30 PM
Miami Filmmakers Collective Screening
Shirley’s Cinema
What do a 96 year old farmer, a transgender youth and a psychic have a in common?
Some MFC! Borscht Film Festival invites you to come to see works-in-progress by members of the Miami Filmmakers Collective (MFC) and while you are there, win a papaya, make music by touching someone’s body and get a long-distance psychic reading via radio waves.Short Film Program // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

9:30 PM
Miami Filmmakers Unite! Opening Night Party
Gramps
Come say hello and enjoy drink specials with Miami Filmmakers Collective, Indie Film Club Miami, and the Borscht Corporation at the home base for Borscht 9: Gramps!

10 PM
Little Strong: Jose El Rey Retrospective
Shirley’s Cinema
Jose El Rey was a fictional recording artist active from roughly 2006 to 2009. Created and performed by Jose Flores in a series of live shows, albums, and web videos, Jose El Rey was a parody of Latin American machismo who became legendary for his drug-and-croquetta fueled concerts at the now-defunct PS14 and Vagabond spaces as well as befuddling Miami at large with impromptu performances on Calle Ocho and unsuspecting Cuban restaurants. He was also among the most notable early articulations of a uniquely Miami “spicster” culture: first generation Americans exploring their relation to their heritage through an ironically comic lens. While El Rey was murdered in 2009, his legacy lives on through his influence on the next generation of Miami creators. This program will be a screening of his works, footage from his live shows, and a conversation with Jose Flores himself as well as several surprise guests. Special Presentation // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

11:15 PM
Night Mystery Miami Movie #1
Shirley’s Cinema
Secret Celluloid Society presents a screening of a mystery movie from Miami’s cinematic past, Phillip Michael Thomas’s straight-to-VHS followup to Miami Vice, released in 1993. Hosted by Billy Corben, founder of Rakontur Films and director of the Cocaine Cowboys series and ESPN’s The U.Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

THURSDAY December 18th

4 PM
Welcome Dinner and Keynote Speech
Stiltsville
Cruise in the fearsome Borscht Armada to have dinner in one of the last remaining stilt houses in the middle of Biscayne Bay. Keynote speech by a hologram of DJ Khaled. By invitation only

7 PM
Spaceship Miami
Miami Museum of Science Planetarium, 3280 S Miami Ave Miami, 33129
A literary, cinematic, and musical celebration of Miami culture culminating in the launch of the El Viajero satellite, the first extra-planetary mission from Borscht’s Miami Aeronautics and Space Administration (MASA) division. This satellite will carry 305GB of Miami culture out of the solar system on a special hard drive and is expected to last approximately 2 billion years. Also: premieres of new short films by Adan Jodorowsky and others, interactive projections by Phenomenal Radness, a star show narrated live by Victor Vazquez (Kool AD, formerly of Das Racist), rare planetarium light shows, and a laser light show scored live by John Hancock III (formerly of ANR). Free beer courtesy of Pabst Blue Ribbon for those wearing space apparel.
Doors open at 7, films start at 8:30, performances start at 10.
Event // Short Film Program // Event is free with purchase of Borscht 9 ticket
Planetarium performance by Kool AD and John Hancock III is $10

11:30 PM
Hector. LA Screening and Criterion Collection Release Party
Shirley’s Cinema
The Miami premiere and official Criterion Collection 3-disk Blu-Ray release of Hector.LA by famous Hollywood director and local con-artist Nick Corirossi. Watch the film Roger Ebert called “flat-out the greatest movie ever made,” with the director present. He says he will berate you if you try to leave early or shift in your seat too much. Nick Pinkerton, a fancy film writer who is still alive, will conduct a thorough Q and A.Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

12:30 AM
Salon de (secret)
Shirley’s Cinema
Legally we cannot publish what will be played at this screening, but we can promise this series of short films commissioned and ultimately rejected by one of the biggest pop groups in the world have never been seen before, and will never be seen again. Short Film Program // Admission will only be granted with knowledge of password.

1 AM
Late Night Mystery Miami Movie #2
Shirley’s Cinema
Secret Celluloid Society presents a screening of a mystery movie from Miami’s cinematic past about violent multi-ethnic gangs on the streets of Miami and the delightful electro music they make, released in 1986. Hosted by Billy Corben, founder of Rakontur Films and director of the Cocaine Cowboys series and ESPN’s The U.Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

FRIDAY, December 19th

1:30 PM
Papa Machete Short Film Screening and Machete Fencing Master Class
Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137
Prowess with a sharp deadly object is one of, if not the most important skill a filmmaker must have. Join us for a screening of the short doc Papa Machete by director Jonathan David Kane and Third Horizon Media followed by master class in the ancient, dying art of tire machèt, better known as Haitian machete fencing, taught by Michael Dylan Rogers, one of the subjects of the film. Stick around for tasty traditional Haitian lunch!Special Presentation // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

4:00 PM
Law for Artists and Filmmakers
Shirley’s Cinema
Andrew Gerber used to be a fancy intellectual property attorney working for The Man. Now armed with their illuminati secrets, he has his own firm where he helps artists like Jillian Mayer and Bleeding Palm explore the ever-shifting landscape of fair use as well as representing artists like Ahol Sniffs Glue and Celia Rowlson-Hall on intellectual property litigation matters. In this panel he will be joined by fellow attorneys Jordan Fletcher (his colleague at his firm Kurshinsky Gerber PLLC) and Divya Jayachandran (IP counsel at NBCUniversal) to give a brief overview of IP law, fair use, copyright infringement, DMCA, trademark dilution, and how artists and filmmakers can avoid infringement and protect themselves from being infringed upon. They’ll all be available for drinks and questions at Gramps immediately afterwards. Special Presentation // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

5 PM
Borscht Dickie Ride! Downtown Miami
Bike ride starts at Gramps, 176 NW 24TH ST. Miami, FL, 33127
Bring your bicycle or hop on a complimentary Citibike as we ride to various locations for drink specials and secret screenings, making our way from Gramps to Borscht events at Museum Park, Intercontinental Hotel, and the YoungArts Campus. Sponsored by Dickies, free beer provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon.Event // Free..

6 PM
Ignition Remix: Lobby Takeover
Intercontinental Hotel, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL, 33131
Join us in the lobby and exterior of the Intercontinental Hotel as we unveil new installations of video and interactive art by Jillian Mayer, Coral Morphologic, Ahol Sniffs Glue, Vince Mckelvie, and more- culminating in the premiere of a 12-story tall 8-bit animation. Free cocktail for bikers! Free

7 PM
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Pet Friendly Outdoor Screening
Museum Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL, 33132
A special outdoor screening of The Greatest Miami Story Ever Told, the classic 1994 film beloved by Caucasians all over the world, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Bring your pets, we will have treats for them! In collaboration with Bookleggers Miami and the University of Wynwood, we will announce plans to erect a life-sized bronze statue of the film’s eponymous hero.Feature Film Screening // Free for pets and their humans

7 PM
THE MULTIVERSE
National YoungArts Foundation Campus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL, 33131
Walt Disney dreamt of Disney World. Borscht has THE MULTIVERSE, our DIY sketch of a theme park devoted to some of the infinite realities Miami contains. Enjoy food, games, and rides as you explore five different areas of THE MULTIVERSE theme park: a psychedelic town square inspired by Adventures of Christopher Bosh in the Multiverse!, a virtual reality world, and a weird carnival, each designed by local filmmakers, as well as an emotional arcade and an outdoor cinema playing three programs of films:7:30 PM YoungArts Alumni Showcase: short films by National YoungArts Foundation alumni.
The National YoungArts Foundation identifies and supports the next generation of artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts; assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development; and raises appreciation for the arts in American society.

9 PM
Borscht 0: Screening of short films created and curated by Miami high school students, far more interesting and relevant than anything else you will see at this festival. We are old, they are young. The know things we do not. Potentially the beginning of a new cycle of Borscht.10 PM Bosh Film Festival: The unofficial premiere of Adventures of Christopher Bosh in the Multiverse!

Part 2 by Bleeding Palm, wherein Lebron’s real reason for leaving Miami will be revealed. Preceded by documentaries about Coral Morphologic and Raider Klan.Event //
Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $10 suggested donation

11:00 PM
Regional Film Showcase: New Orleans
Shirley’s Cinema
Court 13 brings you The Weekly Revue, New Orleans’ finest omni-sensual showcase, featuring a variety of soul-tainting entertainments and informations. Hosted by Toby Lou the Nasty One, your personal Rabbi. A show you’ve never seen before; we guarantee it.Special Presentation // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

11:30 PM
No Seasons Pool Party
Gramps
Special preview of the first three episodes of the Borscht episodic series No Seasons, a surreality show exploring Miami’s strange underworld, starring Julian Yuri Rodriguez, premiering next year on MTV (Other). Watch outdoors at Gramps from an above-ground pool.Special Presentation // Free

MIDNIGHT
Michael Arcos Retrospective
Shirley’s Cinema
Long before there was any artistic film community or support infrastructure to speak of in Miami, there was Michael Arcos. Often working completely by himself since the mid-90’s, Michael has steadily built a body of work that defies categorization, exploring small punk subcultures in suburbs such as Cutler Ridge and Westchester and inspiring many prominent local artists along the way. This screening will be a brief overview of his work culminating in the premiere of his new film and interactive installation Dream Throat at a nearby seedy motel (transportation provided).Short Film Program // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

2 AM
Late Night Mystery Miami Movie #3
Shirley’s Cinema
Secret Celluloid Society presents a screening of a dumb movie about a giant crab shot in Miami in 1980. Hosted by Nayib Estefan, founder of Secret Celluloid Society.Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

SATURDAY, December 20th

1 PM
Regional Film Showcase: Weird NorthWest
Shirley’s Cinema
Regional filmmakers Nandan Rao (Corvallis) and Zach Weintraub (Olympia) present a program of work representative of the interests, ethos, means of production and distribution from the Pacific Northwest, followed by a zine making session.Short Film Program // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

2:30 PM
Regional Film Showcase: Native American & Indigenous Communities
Shirley’s Cinema
Regional filmmaker Adam Piron (Arizona) presents a program of work representative of the interests, ethos, means of production and distribution of filmmakers from Native American & Indigenous communities. Short Film Program // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

7:30 PM
Borscht 9
Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL, 33132
Our flagship event. Screening of short films specifically commissioned for this festival made in/for/about Miami by local and guest filmmakers. Arrive early for concerts on the Arsht Plaza as well as a body building exhibition inside. Doors open at 7:30, bodybuilding competition begins at 8, films begin at 8:30. Short Film Program // $25 // $15 for students with ID // Empty seats will be given away on a first-come first-served basis starting at 8:15 PM

11:30 PM
Borscht 9 Official After Party
Gramps
Official afterparty for Borscht 9, with performances by Norvis Jr. and Miami bass legend and Pineal Warrior Otto von Schirach and friends. Special Presentation // Free

SUNDAY, December 21th

12 PM
A Morning Light
Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Unofficial preview screening of a working cut of Ian Clark’s new feature film, an experimental narrative feature about wilderness, ecology, and extraterrestrial visitation. There will be a UFO related activity conducted by the director after the screening. Preceeded by Conditioner short film by Viking Funeral. Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

2 PM
MA
Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Unofficial preview of a working cut of Celia Rowlson-Hall’s first feature film. MA is a modern day silent film. It is the story of a virgin mother on a pilgrimage to Las Vegas to give birth to our savior. After the screening the director will conduct a silent Q and A. Preceeded by They and The Spot short student film by Kayla Delacerda. Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

4 PM
Beach Picnic
13th Street and the Ocean
Sunshine, sand, ocean, dolphins. Come outside, jump in the water, have a sandwich. Nature, remember. Event // Free

8 PM
Scarface Redux
Mansion Nightclub, 1235 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Mansion Nightclub used to be a grand movie house, and for one night we restore that spirit with the premiere of the ongoing crowdsourced remake of Brian de Palma’s Scarface. Submit your own version of a scene at scarfaceredux.com by December 8th to be part of this iteration.Special Presentation // Feature Film Screening // Free if you contributed a clip to the film or $10 suggested donation

10:30 PM
Closing Night Party
Broken Shaker, Freehand, 2727 Indian Creek Dr Miami Beach, FL, 33140
Say goodbye, maybe forever. Also, take a book with you from Bookleggers mobile library. You’ve been watching movies all weekend and everyone looks cool holding a book. Free

The Borscht Corporation is a Miami-based non-profit that awards grants to local filmmakers and artists, throws events such as the quasi-annual Borscht Film Festival, and facilitates the creation of films, music videos, web experiments, and transmedia projects. Borscht has has facilitated the creation of several dozen films that have gone on to win Jury and Audience awards at national and international film festivals as well as Emmy and Telly Awards. The films have screened at hundreds of festivals around the world, including Sundance, Rotterdam, South by Southwest, Milan, AFI, Slamdance, New York, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Winterthur, Chicago festivals, as well as museums such as MoMA, New Orleans Contemporary, MAM, MoCA NoMi, and Guggenheim Museums in Venice, Bilbao, Berlin, and New York. Online, their work has received millions of views and been featured on the Vimeo homepage as Short of the Week, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Vice, Stereogum and has been named to multiple year-end top ten lists, including IFC.

The Borscht Film Festival is Miami’s quasi-annual local independent film fest. Borscht commissions and showcase films created by emerging artists that tell Miami stories, forging the cinematic identity of the city. Using a combination of awards, grants, and tax-deductible donations, Borscht green-lights and produces made-in-Miami films, then throws Miami’s cinematic event of the year to showcase them. The Borscht Film Festival has been called the “Miami’s alt-culture summit” as well as the “hippest, most eclectic and electric movie festival in South Florida” by the Miami Herald, and named “Miami’s Best Film Festival” by the New Times.

The Borscht Corporation is made possible through support from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

GardenMusic Festival at Fairchild 1/9/15 – 1/18/15

GardenMusic Festival at Fairchild
Friday, 01/09/2015 – 01/18/2015 07:00 pm –
Sixth-Floor-Trio-and-guest-musicians-perform-at-GardenMusic-FestivalFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: Prices vary by concert

The chamber music ensemble Sixth Floor Trio will once again bring two weeks of arts and culture to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden with the third GardenMusic Festival. From January 5 – 18, 2015, visitors can experience music spanning a diverse array of genres and centuries. Concerts will offer guests an immersive and personal experience to connect music with nature. This year’s festival features four evening concerts and two children’s concerts that feature classical music, folk, rock, Latin jazz, and more.

International Chocolate Festival at Fairchild 1/23/15 – 1/25/15

International Chocolate Festival at Fairchild
Friday, 01/23/2015 – 01/25/2015 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. Free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.

Enjoy three days of delicious activities complete with sampling, cooking demos, educational talks, and kids’ events. Notable chocolatiers and bakeries will dish out samples of their best chocolates available for purchase. For guests over 21, the Beer Sampling Garden is the place to discover the unique brews that pair well with chocolate. Visitors can learn where chocolate comes from with an interactive cacao display from Fairchild’s curators of tropical fruit, who have traveled the world researching how cacao is harvested and prepared across cultures.

22nd Annual 9 Mile Music Festival 2015 2/14/15

22nd Annual 9 Mile Music Festival 2015
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 01:00 pm – 11:00 pm
9-Mile-Fest-2015-FlyerMiami Dade County Fair & Expo Center
10901 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost:

Smilin’ Island presents the 22nd Annual 9 Mile Music Festival featuring reggae artists Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Jo Mersa Marley, SOJA, Capleton, Jesse Royal and more. Support the cause and bring your 4 canned goods to feed the hungry along with your admission ticket. Come enjoy good music, good food, and shopping with our arts & craft vendors. For tickets and more info, visit our website.

The Festival of Chocolate in Miami 1/17/15

The Festival of Chocolate in Miami
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 01/18/2015 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
focmiami.JPGMiami Auto Museum
2000 NE 146th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33181
Webpage Link
Cost: $20 Adults – $15 Seniors – $12 Children

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 renownd pastry chefs; live cake decorating competition; chocolate and wine pairings; chocolate game show stage; DIY Chocolate Lip Balm; chocolate brain games; the chocolate marshmallow launcher 3000 and unlimited KidsZone arcade games – all set amongst an awe-inspiring array of classic, exotic and iconic automobiles.
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For a special indulgence, The Cocoa Couture Fashion Show will rev up the The Festival of Chocolate Yumway featuring avant garde designer fashions inspired by chocolate with the backdrop of the largest James Bond exhibit in the world.

Rockers in Recovery Free Music Festival 2/14/15

Rockers in Recovery FREE Music Festival
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
RIR-FlyerCB Smith Park
900 N Flamingo Rd,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

Since 2008 Rockers In Recovery is dedicated to addiction recovery
through music, news, interviews, events, and festivals taking place
within the clean and sober community.

ROCKERS in RECOVERY Presents this FREE concert for all!

This event will be the Anniversary of the very first Rockers in Recovery
concert back in February 15, 2011.

It is also the 20th concert RIR have produced for the recovery community bringing an awesome Addiction Awareness & Prevention Message to our attendees.

Rockers In Recovery Music Festival is a Concert, and Art Festival for ALL people in recovery or supporters of the recovery movement.

It will be held February 14, 2015 at CB Smith Park 900 N Flamingo Road,
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33028, (20 Minutes From Fort Lauderdale Airport).
The entire festival will be open to the public.call us at 954-826-5968

MUSIC FOR THE DAY

RIR All-STAR BAND –
Musical Director: Lou Esposito-(Joe Walsh, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry)

RIR ALL-STAR BAND CONTRIBUTORS

NAME – (PAST MUSICAL HISTORY)

Eliot Jacobs- (The Capris)
Greg Deppe- (Bruce Springsteen and Soul Cruisers)
John Gianoulis- (Earl Slick Band and Felix Cavaliere)
Jeff Ganz-Bass- (Johnny Winter and Lou Reed Bands)

Special Guests Appearing with The RIR Band:

NAME- (PAST MUSICAL HISTORY)

David Shelley- (Cher ,Government Mule, David Shelley and Bluestone)
David Uosikkinen -(The Hooters)
Colin “Lizzard” McGuinness -(Lisa Marie Presley, Axl Rose,
and The Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Tommy Conwell – (Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers)

More Special Guest Musical Contributors To Be Announced

Photographs of Key Biscayne Wine and Food Fest by Mr Q 305

The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation hosted the 10th Annual Rotary Club Key Biscayne Wine and Food Fest.
The primary beneficiaries included the ARC of South Florida and the Fundacion Manos del Sur. Founded in 1953 by a group of concerned parents, the ARC, South Florida serves the over 60,000 Miami-Dade County citizens with  developmental disabilities. Fundacion Manos del Sur is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to underprivileged children in Latin America in the areas of education, health and nutrition.
This year’s event was again themed after “New World vs. Old World. Wines from some of the top wine producing regions in the world competed to earn coveted awards for “Best Varietal”, “Best in Show-White Wine” and “Best in Show-Red Wine”. Please scroll to the last image to see the winner’s board. 

Guess also savored delicacies prepared by 14 participating restaurants from the Key Biscayne and general Miami area.
In collaboration with the ARC of South Florida a silent auction took place during the tasting. Auction lots consisted of more than 100 items, which included travel, restaurant, sports memorabilia and other goods and services, with an estimated market value of more than $40,000.

 

SunFest 4/29/15-5/3/14

SunFest
Wednesday, 04/29/2015 – 05/03/2015 05:00 pm – 10:10 pm
SunFest-10West Palm Beach Waterfront
100 Evernia Street,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link
Cost: $40

SunFest–Florida’s largest music, art, and waterfront festival is held along the scenic Flagler waterfront in West Palm Beach, FL. SunFest features 50 bands, on three stages, for five days.

One of the most well recognized events in the southeast, SunFest presents a range of music from legends to up-and-comers. 3 stages, 5 days, 50 bands. The Juried Fine Art and Craft Show (Friday-Sunday) showcases the work or more than 130 artists including paintings, sculptures, photos, and more.

Photographs of Mad Hatter Arts Festival 2014 at The Barnacle Historic State Park on 11/15/14

Mad Hatter Arts Festival 2014 at The Barnacle Historic State Park on Saturday, November 15, 2014.

Art Show: 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 tenth year on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16, 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.”

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Buskerfest Miami 2014 12/12/14

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Buskerfest Miami 2014
Friday, 12/12/2014 – 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Buskerfest-2014-TeaseDowntown Miami
Downtown,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Join us for the second annual Buskerfest Miami Street Performance Festival in Downtown Miami on Dec 12th! Beginning at 4pm, local artists will perform 45 minute sets at each of the Inner Loop stops of the Metromover. Grab an official Buskerfest Miami Passport at any stop to track your travels, select your favorite act of the night and cash-in on deals and discounts at nearby restaurants, bars and retailers. Wrap-up show at the Tina Hills Pavilion in Bayfront Park will feature the “3 Best Bands” of last year’s festival and more! The event is free and caters to all audiences.

It’s the party in the street that’s sure to move your feet!

For more information, visit buskerfestmiami.com or follow us (@BuskerfestMiami) on Instagram, Twitter and the golden oldie, Facebook.

Miami Book Fair International 11/16/14-11/23/14

Miami Book Fair International
miamibookfairNovember 16 – 23, 2014
MDC Wolfson Campus
300 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132
Tickets:
An Evening With events: $15
Street Fair: Fri., Nov. 21, FREE
Sat., Nov. 22 and Sun., Nov. 23, $8, $5 for ages 13-18 and 62+,
FREE for ages 12 and under
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The nation’s finest and largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair International, presented by The Center for Literature and Theatre @ Miami Dade College (MDC), a program of Miami Dade College’s MDCulture, will celebrate its 31st edition this year.

New to the Fair this year will be Playtime, an international children’s theatre festival presented by Teatro Prometeo, and The Swamp, a pop-up lounge featuring live music and writers whose works explore the beauty, contradictions, uniqueness and weirdness of life in the Sunshine State. Both are made possible by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Arts Challenge.

The Book Fair this year will feature 6WordsMiami, a community project where all are invited to submit their six-word stories. Whether it’s a memoir, fiction, fantasy or other – all submissions are welcome, though the Fair hopes some are inspired by Miami life. A 6WordsMiami reading will take place at the Book Fair. Some stories will be paired up with original photography and published in a limited-edition postcard set. Submissions will be accepted in English, Spanish or Creole. There is no limit to how many stories one can submit. Submission dates are June 15 through October 1 at 6wordsmiami@gmail.com and through social media using the hashtag #6WordsMiami.

The Miami Book Fair, one of Miami’s flagship cultural events, will treat book lovers to eight days of cultural and educational activities, including the beloved Evenings With… series, the IberoAmerican Authors program, literacy and learning activities for children and teens during Generation Genius Days, and The Kitchen, demos and panels for food enthusiasts in partnership with the college’s Miami Culinary Institute. Fairgoers will also enjoy more than 200 exhibitors from around the country selling books in a festive atmosphere and hundreds of authors reading and discussing new books during the weekend Street Fair.

Miami Book Fair International 2014 promises to be another exceptional literary event!

2014 Confirmed Authors and Guests
Salar Abdoh, Annik Adey-Babinski, Rabih Alameddine, Andrew Albanese, Elisa Albo, Elizabeth Alexander, Rebecca Alexander, Larry Allan, David Altshuler, June Aming, Roberto Ampuero, Sergio Andricaín, María Teresa Andruetto, Alejandro Anreus, Molly Antopol, Donald Antrim, Katherine Applegate, Plinio Apuleyo Mendoza, J. J. Armas Marcelo, Andrea Askowitz, Liz Atlan, Helene Atwan, Paul Austin, Judy Bachrach, Joaquin Badajoz, Robert B. Baer, Frank Báez, Matt Bai, Nicholson Baker, Ross K. Baker, Russell Banks, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Monica Bill Barnes, Lynne Barrett, Pablo Barrios, Dave Barry, Sam Barry, AnnaAnna Bass Bass, Tanya Batson-Savage, Megan Bayles, Charles Belfoure, Erin Belieu, David Bezmozgis, Mark Bibbins, Kai Bird, Joan Biskupic, Jennifer Bisram, Robin Black, Peter Blackstock, Vanessa Blakeslee, Richard Blanco, Charles M. Blow, Judy Blume, Cynthia Bond, Annette Bonnier, James O. Born, Catherine Bowman, Carole Boyce Davies, Peg Boyers, Joyce Brabner, Rick Bragg, Jennifer DeVere Brody, Box Brown, Charles Burns, Janet Burroway, Ismael Cala, Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bella, Jim Camacho, Madeline Cámara, Harkaitz Cano, Lan Cao, Jennine Capó Crucet, Joe Cardona, Anne Louise “Missy” Carricarte, Jennifer Carroll, Wiley Cash, Soman Chainani, Cathleen Chambless, Vikram Chandra, Jeff Chang, Denise Chávez, Daína Chaviano, Alan Cheuse, Joan E. Childs, Michael Cho, C.M. Clark, James C. Clark, John Cleese, Joe Clifford, George Clinton, James E. Clyburn, Andy Cohen, Rachel Cohn, J.J. Colagrande, JaQuavis Coleman, Nathan Daniel Beau Connolly, Michael Connors, T Cooper, Robert Coover, Billy Corben, Enrique Córdoba, Patricia Cornwell, Maureen Corrigan, Dana Cowin, Richard C. Crepeau, Jessa Crispin, Maddie Crum, Marie-Laure Cruschi, Aaron Curtis, Farel Dalrymple, Edwidge Danticat, Aaron Davidson, Richard Dawkins, Uva de Aragón, Joachim de Posada, Rachel Deahl, John W. Dean, Michael DeForge, Michael Deibert, Anjanette Delgado, Denise Jacobs Denise Jacobs, Mark DeNote, Mario Diament, Fanuel Hanán Díaz, Jaquira Díaz, Eddy Díaz Souza, Phillippe Diederich, Angela DiTerlizzi, Tony DiTerlizzi, Lou Dobbs, Jordi Doce, Tony Dokoupil, Beverly Donofrio, Caitlin Doughty, Nick Douglas, Ann Douglas, Kirstin Downey, María Dueñas, John Dufresne, Daniel Dugas, Denise Duhamel, Andrew Durbin, Paul Durham, Stuart Dybek, Sheila E., Barbara Ehrenreich, Jonathan Eig, Rob Elba, Tim Elfrink, Stephen Elliott, Marvin Elliott Ellis, Grace Ellis, Nora Erro-Peralta, Carlos Escamilla, Carlos Espinosa Domínguez, Mark Evanier, John W. Evans, Maggie Evans Silverstein, Scott Eyman, Nuruddin Farah, Joyce Farmer, Chris Farrell, Cristina Favretto, Ray Fawkes, Joshua Max Feldman, Cecilia M. Fernandez, Michael “Mike” B. Fernandez, Ramiro A. Fernández, Roberto G. Fernández, Teresa Fernández Soneira, Guillermo Ferrara, Liana Finck, Boris Fishman, Neil Flanzraich, Estrella Flores-Carretero, Rory Flynn, Franklin Foer, Jessie Ann Foley, Carolyn Forché, Richard Ford, Lauren Francis-Sharma, Jorge Franco, Lucinda Franks, Michael Fry, Oscar Fuentes, Maureen Fura, Jorge Galán, M. Evelina Galang, Hannah Gamble, Carlos Gámez Pérez, Kami Garcia, Alina García-Lapuerta, Rhonda K. Garelick, Nicholas Garnett, Linda Gassenheimer, Amina Gautier, Assaf Gavron, Rita Geada, Mark “Oz” Geist, Don George, Carrie Gibson, David Giffels, Peter Gizzi, Ira Glass, Allison Glock-Cooper, Kaiama L. Glover, Louise Glück, Laura Godwin, Chris Goldberg, Francisco Goldman, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, Dana Goldstein, Fermín Goñi, Orlando González Esteva, Yara González-Montes, Mary Gordon, Jorie Graham, Ben Greenman, Nicholas Griffin, James Grippando, Annabelle Gurwitch, Gail Gutradt, Leigh Haber, Matt Haggman, Kimiko Hahn, James W. Hall, Jake Halpern, Barbara Hamby, Gabrielle Hamilton, Carlos Harrison, Kathryn Harrison, Lola Haskins, Felecia Hatcher, Ben Hatke, Peter Heller, Michael Nolden Henderson, Smith Henderson, Ted Henken, Cristina Henríquez, Ran Henry, Bob Herbert, Daisy Hernández, Andrés Hernández Alende, Adriana Herrera, Michael Hettich, Joan Hilty, Kirsten Hines, Edward Hirsch, Tony Hoagland, Michelle Hodkin, Ron Hogan, Bob Holman, Ann Hood, Dave Horner, Fanny Howe, Lindsay Hunter, Siri Hustvedt, Leon Ichaso, Gwen Iffil, Elena Iglesias, Enrique V. Iglesias, Walter Isaacson, J. Courtney Sullivan J. Courtney Sullivan, Tracey Jackson, Marlon James, Jeffrey C. JBarnett, Van Jensen, Tory Johnson, William Johnson, Marilyn Johnson, Steven Johnson, Ashley M. Jones, Ellen Jaffe Jones, Saeed Jones, Jen Karetnick, Bill Kartalopoulos, Ben Katchor, Kate Christensen Kate Christensen, Amanda Season Keeley, Daniel Kehlmann, Cristina Keller, Christopher Kenneally, Randall Kennedy, Todd Kessler, Kazu Kibuishi, Russ Kick, Laura Kipnis, Denis Kitchen, Phil Klay, Sarah Klein, Aidan Koch, James Kochalka, Charles Kochman, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Peter Kornbluh, Nicholas D. Kristof, Talia Kurlansky, Mark Kurlansky, James A. Kushlan, Robin LaFevers, Laila Lalami, Dave Landsberger, Michael Largo, David Lawrence Jr., Gloria Leal, Norman Lear, David “Lebo” LeBatard, Valerie LeBlanc, William M. LeoGrande, Kate Leth, Yiyun Li, Eric Lichtblau, Chely Lima, Ricardo Siri Liniers, Sara Lipton, Steven P. Locklin, Sandra Tsing Loh, Manuel Adrian Lopez, Alfred J. López, Michael Love, Jessica Machado, Nathaniel Mackey, Kellie Magnus, Vanessa Manko, Phillip Margolin, Melissa Marr, Ann M. Martin, Guillermo Martínez, Pablo Martínez Burkett, Luis Martínez-Fernández, Esther Martinez-Kenniff, Steve Martorano, Petra Mason, Gustavo Matamoros, Oliver Mayer, Jacob Maymudes, Paula Mazur, Alexander McCall Smith, Marva McClean, Anne McCrary Sullivan, Conor McCreery, Laura McDermott Matheric, Maureen N. McLane, Larry McMurtry, Heather McPherson, Pedro Medina León, Peter Mehlman, Judy Melinek, Brad Meltzer, David Menasche, Maruchi Mendez, Daphne Merkin, Carlos Mesa Gisbert, Larry Bud Meyer, Ben Mezrich, Betty Milan, Kathryn Miles, Valerie Miles, Adrian Miller, Lauren Miller, Laura Miller, Lydia Millet, Elizabeth Shown Mills, Susan Minot, Bob Minzesheimer, Deborah Mitchell, Cecly Ann Mitchell, T.J. Mitchell, Marlene Moleón, Gary Monroe, Carlos Alberto Montaner, Arturo Morell, Mervyn Morris, Bradford Morrow, Walter Mosley, Jennifer Moxley, Verónica Murguía, Azar Nafisi, Ted Naifeh, Ramita Navai, William Navarrete, Julia Navarro, Manuel Navarro Seva, Geoff Nicholson, Anders Nilsen, Dr. Robert A. Norman, Elizabeth Nunez, Pat O’Brien, Joyce Carol Oates, Achy Obejas, Dianne Ochiltree, Libby O’Connell, George O’Connor, Mari Jose Olaziregi, Kate Olesin, Lauren Oliver, Lee Olsen, Theodore B. Olson, Andrés Oppenheimer, Diana Ossana, Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo, Emily Parker, Kris “Tanto” Paronto, Ann Patchett, Anita Paul, Pamela Paul, Derick Pearson, Ana Sofia Peláez, Otto Penzler, Yaddyra Peralta, Willie Perdomo, Rick Perlstein, Carl Phillips, Charles U. Phillips, Charlie Pickett, Eveline Pierre, Vanessa Pierson, Susan Pinker, Steven Pinker, Camilo Pino, Carlos Pintado, Ed Piskor, Craig Pittman, Valerie Plame, Stanley Plumly, Adam Plunkett, David James Poissant, Robert Polito, Mimi Pond, Elena Poniatowska, Catherine Prescott, Steven Pressman, Francine Prose, Trevor Pryce, Ana Quincoces, Joanna Rakoff, Antonio Ramírez Almanza, Claudia Rankine, Martha Raoli, Ron Rash, Chelsea Rathburn, Paige Rawl, Cristina Rebull, Roger Reeves, Andres Reynaldo, Anne Rice, Jenn Risko, Ryan Rivas, Beatriz J. Rizk, Dr. Judith Rodin, Antonio Orlando Rodríguez, Arturo Rodríguez, Orlando Rojas, Dave Roman, Karen Romano Young, Dr. Nicholas Romanov, James Romberger, Roger Rosenblatt, Hanna Rosin, Elizabeth Rosner, Orlando Rossardi, David Rothkopf, Jess Row, Emma Ruby-Sachs, Alberto Ruy Sánchez, Clara Sánchez, Howard Sanders, Cristina Saralegui, Caleb Scharf, Jesse Schenker, Barb Schmidt, Howard L. Schnellenberger, Danniel Schoonebeek, Ariel Schrag, Lee Brian Schrager, Eliot Schrefer, Heidi Schulz, Joanna Scott, Jon Secada, Lisa See, Jason Segel, Gary M. Segura, Colleen Selvon-Rampersad, Vijay Seshadri, Doree Shafrir, Fatima Shaik, Don Share, Solmaz Sharif, Nancy Sharp, Tom Shroder, Ana María Shua, Ketchy Shuby, Hampton Sides, Ira Silverberg, Jared Silvia, Joel Simon, Pablo Simonetti, Mona Simpson, Mary Simses, Michael Slosek, Tavis Smiley, Danez Smith, Skip Snow, Stephen Snyder-Hill, Nick Spencer, Ilan Stavans, Garth Stein, Darcey Steinke, René Steinke, Caryl M. Stern, Bryan Stevenson, Maggie Stiefvater, Sara Stites, Robert Stone, Mark Strand, Emma Straub, Sean Strub, Daniel Suarez, Tom Swick, Natalia Sylvester, Margaret Talbot, Mariko Tamaki, Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, Adam Tanner, Astra Taylor, Mervyn Taylor, Phyllis Taylor, William Taylor, Oren J. Teicher, Raina Telgemeier, Victoria Tennant, AaronThier Thier, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Helen Thorpe, John “Tig” Tiegen, Merrit Tierce, Josh Tierney, Adam D. Tihany, Tim Dorsey, Héctor Tobar, Chuck Todd, Ezequiel Torres, Emma Trelles, Gaby Triana, Julio Trujillo, Brian Turner, Katia D. Ulysse, Thrity Umrigar, David Unger, Nick Vagnoni, Amanda Vaill, José Ignacio Valenzuela, Daisy Valls, Nicole Valls, Reed Van Brunschot, Marguerite Van Cook, Jeff VanderMeer, Roxanne Vargas, Maria Venegas, Hernán Vera Álvarez, Lu Vickers, José A. Villar-Portela, Fabio Viviani, Ocean Vuong, Lynn Waddell, Julie Marie Wade, Ayelet Waldman, Leslye Walton, Jesmyn Ward, John Warley, John Waters, Tom Watson, Roland Watson-Grant, Bruce Weber, Robert Weil, Sarah Weinman, Kim Weiss, Dr. Cornel West, Lucie Whitehouse, Wayne A. Wiegand, Michelle Wildgen, Sarah Wildman, Deborah Wiles, Alec Wilkinson, Neville Williams, Paul Williams, Cinda Williams Chima, Charles Wright, Duncan Wu, Tiphanie Yanique, Joann Yarrow, Morowa Yejidé, José Antonio Zabalgoitia, Cynthia Zak, Jorge Zepeda Patterson, Mark Zingarelli, Gary Phillip Zola, Alicia Zuckerman, Todd Zuniga

Miami Book Fair International, widely considered the largest and finest literary event in the U.S., is the premier event of The Center for Literature and Theatre @ Miami Dade College, a part of MDCulture, the Cultural Affairs Department of the College. The Center promotes reading, writing and theater at locations throughout South Florida by consistently presenting activities open to all. Its Generation Genius programs for children and teens promote literacy and learning. Its creative writing program has national appeal, and courses are taught by local and visiting authors. It is also home to Prometeo Theatre, the nation’s leading Spanish language, conservatory-style program offering training for actors, and featuring performances throughout the year. In 2012, the Center celebrated its tenth year with a renewed commitment to the advancement of literary and theater arts.

Miami Book Fair International is made possible through the generous support of the State of Florida and the National Endowment for the Arts; the City of Miami; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; Miami-Dade County Public Schools; the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau; the Miami Downtown Development; and the Friends of the Fair; as well as many corporate partners.

MDCulture is the Cultural Affairs Department of Miami Dade College (MDC). Comprising the Miami Book Fair International, Miami International Film Festival, Tower Theater, the Center for Literature and Theatre, Koubek Center, Freedom Tower, MDC Live Arts and MDC Galleries and Museum of Art + Design, MDCulture is committed to providing everyone the opportunity to come in contact with innovative thinkers, creators and tradition bearers from around the world. With each presentation, MDCulture offers a bridge between cultures and ideas, creating new opportunities for the increasingly diverse population of Miami to come together through shared live arts experiences. For more, visit mdculture.org.

Miami Dade College has a long and rich history of involvement in the cultural arts, providing South Florida with a vast array of artistic and literary offerings through MDCulture, it’s cultural affairs department, including the Miami Book Fair International, the Center @ MDC, the Miami International Film Festival, MDC Live Arts performing arts series, the Cuban Cinema Series, the Miami Leadership Roundtable speakers’ series, numerous renowned campus art galleries and Theatres, and the nationally recognized School of Entertainment and Design Technology. With an enrollment of more than 165,000 students, MDC is the largest institution of higher education in the country and is a national model for many of its programs. The college’s seven campuses and two outreach centers offer more than 300 academic pathways leading to baccalaureate degrees, associate in arts and science degrees and numerous career training certificates leading to in-demand jobs. MDC has served more than 2,000,000 students since it opened its doors in 1960.

Stuffed with Savings 11/4/14- 12/1/14

Stuffed with Savings!
Tuesday, 11/04/2014 – 12/01/2014 08:00 pm – 12:01 am
Screen-shot-2014-11-04-at-6.26.01-PMMiami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.
10901 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: 25.00

Get ‘Stuffed with Savings’ This Thanksgiving,
For the ENTIRE MONTH of November, Nov. 3 – Dec. 1
One Admission Ticket & One P*O*P Unlimited Ride Card for ONLY $25

EVERY DAY IS BLACK FRIDAY IN NOVEMBER! In celebration of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is offering the community a savings of up to $22 per person. The “Stuffed with Savings” package includes one
2015 Youth Fair admission ticket and one P*O*P (Pay One Price) ticket for unlimited rides for ONLY $25. P*O*P Ride Cards are also valid on Saturdays and Sundays. This special Thanksgiving online promotion takes place from 12:01 a.m. on Monday, November 3rd through 12:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1st. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our Youth Fair guests to save on their 2015 admission and P*O*P ride tickets, while supporting the community and our mission to support education, showcase student achievement and promote South Florida’s agriculture,” said Bob Hohenstein, President and CEO. To purchase this special Thanksgiving package and other Youth Fair items, visit fairexpo.com/thefair. The regular 2015 Youth Fair time price is $12 admission, $28 P*O*P Ride Card weekdays and $35 P*O*P Ride Card on weekends. Youngsters 5 and under and seniors 65 years and better will receive free admission every day, all day.

28th Annual Festival of the Trees 11/20/14

Thursday, 11/20/2014, 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
FOT-2014_Save-the-Date1Coral Gables Country Club
997 North Greenway Drive
Miami, Florida 33134
Website
Entry: $72; Ten People: $550

The exhibition gala will be attended by some of Miami’s most well-known figures in the real estate, arts, architecture and design communities, as well as representatives from the media, Miami-Dade government, FIU students, faculty, and alumni. The Interior Architecture Advisory Board coordinates the exhibition and accompanying gala reception. As in past years, net proceeds from the Festival of the Trees will be used to support FIU’s Interior Architecture Department and help talented students pursue a quality education at FIU’s College of Architecture + The Arts. This annual holiday extravaganza has raised over $150,000!

“Design GPS: Global Prismatic Spectrums” is the theme of this year’s exhibition that showcases the amazing creativity of the community by engaging top local, national and international designers in the design of spectacular holiday trees made from every imaginable material. All who attend the gala reception on November 20th can bid on these extraordinary tree creations, and the winning bidder can display them as holiday decorations in their homes or offices, for years to come.

Single tickets are $72 and a $550 ten-person group rate is currently available for purchase at www.festivalofthetrees.net.

Mad Hatter Arts Festival 2014 11/15/14-11/16/14

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Mad Hatter Arts Festival 2014
Saturday, 11/15/2014 – 11/16/2014 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
hatter_poster_fina_no_type1The Barnacle Historic State Park and Main Highway
3485 Main Highway,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: Art Festival is Free Park Entrance Fee is $2.00

Come to Coconut Grove and join us in celebrating the TENTH year of The Mad Hatter Arts Festival on Nov.15 & 16th from 10-5pm. Enjoy Art, live music, drumming, D.J.,Specialty Foods, Contests and Tons of Fun for all ages. Costumes and crazy Hats are encouraged!!! Oh, there is also “Chalk it Up” a Street Art Interactive Event. and “Graffiti Grove”.

And if that isn’t enough on Saturday evening, The Barnacle will reopen its gates at 6:30 to allow people back into the park to for a special outdoor viewing of the original 1951 Disney version of the beloved “Alice in Wonderland” movie. You can bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy the movie as you sit under the stars. This festival is always a well loved event. So “Get Grovey” and come join the fun.

I’m Not Gonna Move To L.A. November Edition 11/5/14

I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. November Edition
Wednesday, 11/05/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
1620661_782207231838517_6989668787520267284_nO Cinema Wynwood
90 NW 29th St,
Miami, Florida 333127
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $10.00

It’s November already? Really? We can’t believe it either. On November 5th, Indie Film Club Miami invites all of South Florida’s fabulous creatives to the last I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. of the year. Enjoy local music, comedy, films, and find out which director will be the final audience winner of 2014.

Want to see ALL the winning films of the year? Be sure to catch them all at Filmgate Interactive, where we will be screening the Best Of I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. in February!
DIRECTORS
Alexander Beresford
David Chavez
Jonathan Cuartas
Eugenie Dufloo
Michele Gianelli
Ramiro Hernandez
Danielle Kipnis
Bert Oliva
Egon von Schirach
with special guest Comedy Troupe CAGE-FREE HUMANS
$10 in advance/ $12 at the door
#stayMIA

I'm Not Gonna Move To L.A. November Edition 11/5/14

I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. November Edition
Wednesday, 11/05/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
1620661_782207231838517_6989668787520267284_nO Cinema Wynwood
90 NW 29th St,
Miami, Florida 333127
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $10.00

It’s November already? Really? We can’t believe it either. On November 5th, Indie Film Club Miami invites all of South Florida’s fabulous creatives to the last I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. of the year. Enjoy local music, comedy, films, and find out which director will be the final audience winner of 2014.

Want to see ALL the winning films of the year? Be sure to catch them all at Filmgate Interactive, where we will be screening the Best Of I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. in February!
DIRECTORS
Alexander Beresford
David Chavez
Jonathan Cuartas
Eugenie Dufloo
Michele Gianelli
Ramiro Hernandez
Danielle Kipnis
Bert Oliva
Egon von Schirach
with special guest Comedy Troupe CAGE-FREE HUMANS
$10 in advance/ $12 at the door
#stayMIA

Photographs of MIFFecito at The Tower Theater on 10/16/14

MIFFecito opening night at The Tower Theater on Thursday, October 16, 2014.

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PRESS RELEASE
It’s A Wrap! Miami International Film Festival’s MIFFecito, A Program Of Miami Dade College’s MDCulture,
Ends With Sold Out Screenings, Incredible Performances and Pomp

4-Day Mini Festival Run Gave Miami A Taste Of MiamiFF 2015’s Caliber Of Incredible International Programming

Opening Night Began With Director Ernesto Daranas’ Smash Hit BEHAVIOR (CONDUCTA), Continued In Spectacular Fashion at Neo-Cuban Hotspot Ball & Chain

Master Class Discussions On The Art Of Film Curation, Plus Impact of Film On Anti-Bullying Efforts, Got Audiences Thinking

MIAMI, FL – Local film lovers packed Miami Dade College’s Tower Theater this past weekend for the joyous new MIFFecito, the mid-season cinematic appetizer to 2015’s 32nd Miami International Film Festival’s (MiamiFF’s) main course taking place March 6-15, 2015. Festival organizers proclaimed the 4-day special prelude event to be successful beyond their expectations, with nonstop sold-out film screenings, exuberant visiting artists, and snazzy après-screening soirees. All MIFFecito screenings at the Tower Theater were generously presented by Viendomovies.

A jubilant MiamiFF Executive Director Jaie Laplante said, “Judging by the smile count, this autumnal run of MIFFecito was a programming initiative that truly paid off. It affirmed that the opportunity to deeply immerse one’s self in a rich, meaningful selection of superb new international cinema that is as yet undistributed in this country is profoundly desired. We’re thrilled and filled with anticipation for March!”

MIFFecito opened on Thursday, October 16th with Ernesto Daranas, the director of the sold out Opening Night film Behavior (Conducta), actor Hector Noas and the film’s art director Erick Grass, arriving for the film’s much anticipated red carpet premiere. Audiences had the pleasure of indulging in Latin treats from Tinta y Café’s pop-up café decorated with Las Tias furnishings in place just for MIFFecito. An electric question and answer session with the artists concluded the emotional Florida premiere of Behavior, and the festivities continued across the street at just-opened Ball & Chain, Little Havana’s retro, neo-Cuban hotspot which hosted MIFFecito’s Opening Night Party. Guests celebrated the electric night of live afro-Cuban sounds, gourmet Cuban tapas, and flowing libations from sponsors Bombay Sapphire and Stella Artois.

Friday night, MIFFecito kicked into full premiere gear, showcasing international hits by directors including Paco León with the North American premiere of Carmina and Amen (Spain),Matías Rojas Valencia withRoot (Chile),and director Sydney Sibilia’s I Can Quit Whenever I Want (Italy).Each filled-to-capacity premiere screened to laughing or deeply moved audiences.

Saturday afternoon, the festival changed gears to present an outstanding educational opportunity for the special master class The Art of Curation, presented by MiamiFF’s programming guru Thom Powers. Powers walked fascinated attendees through a process of engagement with audiences that goes far beyond simply choosing which movies to show. An intense discussion of connecting documentary cinema (Powers’ specialty) and audiences was opened up with the entire audience participating, with special discussion of Laura Poitras’ upcoming Citizenfour film used as a prime case study.

Saturday night, the evening crowds continued and the glamour unleashed, with cameras flashing as Mariana Chenillo, the director of Paradise (Mexico), and Roberto Sanchez, the lead actor of Lake Los Angeles (USA), appeared for the Florida premieres of their respective films. Also premiering that evening was Vara: A Blessing, directed by Bhutanese lama Khyentse Norbu, where guests were pleasantly surprised with an enchanting Bollywood dance team performance by Belly Motions.

Sunday afternoon, Moisés Kaufman, the celebrated director of The Laramie Project, was in attendance along with special guest moderator Dennis Scholl, Vice President of Arts for The Knight Foundation, for a very special retrospective screening of Kaufman’s groundbreaking film. Afterwards, an impassioned conversation ensued regarding the positive impact the film (and the original theater production) have had over the years since its 2002 debut. Kaufman took the opportunity to announce that, 23 years after forming his internationally celebrated Tectonic Theater Project in New York City, he will be forming a new Miami-based theater company with partners Gary Ressler and Michel Hausmann, in 2015.

The festival closed Sunday night with the East Coast U.S. premiere screening of director Emilio Martínez-Lázaro’s massive smash Spanish Affair (Ocho apellidos vascos), the all-time highest-grossing domestic film at the Spanish box office. Spanish Affair screened three times throughout MIFFecito, and every screening was sold out.

For MiamiFF membership opportunities or more information, please visit www.miamifilmfestival.com or call 305-237-FILM(3456). The Festival is the only major film festival event housed within a college or university.

5th Annual Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival 10/25/14- 10/26/14

5th Annual Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival
Saturday, 10/25/2014 – 10/26/2014 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
2014-fest-front-1Biltmore Way
Biltmore Way from LeJeune Road to Hernando Street,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Fifth Annual Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival offers activities for the entire family, including a performance Main Stage with acts from diverse countries, an Art Boulevard, a Children’s Play Pavilion with bounce houses and facepainters, Consulates representing various countries, culinary artists and food vendors. An event highlight will include the special Bacardi Lounge, along with a wine and a cigar lounge. The Miami Marlins and the Miami Dolphins will also have a special area with activities.

The event is produced and hosted by the Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation, Inc. This year, the festival is paying a special tribute to artist Emilio Sauma Jr. His painting “La Caribeña” is showcased as this year’s Official Festival Poster. In addition to performances throughout both days, the featured performer will be Latin Billboard & Latin Grammy nominee Aymee Nuvia, “La Sonera del Mundo”.

October 25 – 26, 2014, Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. & Sunday, 10 a.m to 8 p.m
Biltmore Way from LeJeune Road to Hernando Street in Coral Gables, FL 33134
The festival is free and open to the public. For more information, visit  
 www.gableshispanicfestival.com or call the Festival Hotline at 305-667-0577.

Seed Food and Wine Festival 10/18/14

Seed Food & Wine Festival
This Saturday, October 18, 11am to 7pm
seedfoodMidtown Miami Tents
29th Street and 1st Avenue
Midtown Miami, FL
General Admission $40 / $55 at the door
VIP Admission (Doors open at 10am for VIP’s) $65 / $85 at the door includes Savor VIP lounge access and premiere seating at semiars and demos
Buy Tickets Online

Festival Day will feature FREE wine and craft beer tastings, FREE food sampling from all our participants, lifestyle products, green living, crafts, a farmer’s market, the Savor VIP lounge, FREE Strongbow Beer Garden and the 22 Day Nutrition music stage, plus two tents featuring a variety of seminars and cooking and gardening demos all for FREE with your paid admission.

Seminars and Chef Demos by:
Alicia Silverstone, Brendan Brazier, John Salley, Rich Landau, Kate Jacoby, Maranda Pleasant, Mark Reinfeld, Jennifer Grace, Emily Nolan, Leslie Bosson, Dr. Etti, Alina Z, Loren Pulitzer, Pamela Wasabi, Ellen Kanner, Gabriele Marewski, Jeffrey Brana, Matt Cooper, Laura Krulak.

Where To Be: 16/10 – 23/10

Here at In The Loop, we know there are always places to be and events to attend. Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be” post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community and learn and commemorate some influential people and events around Miami! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @Loop305 using #WhereToBe hash tag!

Friday, October 17, 2014 8:00pm – 12:00am

Monster Masquerade

Miami Zoo

12400 SW 152nd St

Miami, FL

Cost: $60 (for members) | $65 (for nonmembers)

Tickets here!


Saturday, October 18, 2014 2:30pm – 7:00pm

Grovetoberfest

Peacock Park 

2820 McFariane Road,

Coconut Grove, Florida

Cost: $40­­

Eventbrite Link


Sunday, ­­October 19, 2014 10:30am – 11:30am

Yogamusic Master Class Fundraiser for Buzzy Kids 

Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park (Community Center)

1725 NE 135th St,

North Miami, FL 33181

Cost: $15 – $60

Eventbrite Link


Monday, October 20, 2014 5:00pm

Insanity Live

Ocean Fitness LLC – Margaret Pace Park

1775 North Bayshore Drive

Miami, FL 33132

Cost: $10

Eventbrite Link

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 6:00pm

Inaugural Exhibition, “Amerika”

David Castillo Gallery

420 Lincoln Road

Miami Beach, FL

Cost: Free

Miami News Times 

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 1:30pm – 5:30pm

Effective Presentation Skills Workshop

TALK Miami Language Center

1390 Brickell Ave, Suite 105

Miami, FL 33131

Cost: Free

Eventbrite 


Thursday, October 23, 2014 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Wine Class: Rediscover Bordeaux, World’s Famous Wine Region

Total Wine & More

1470 Biscayne Boulevard

North Miami, FL 33181

Cost: $20

Eventbrite 

 

New Belgium Brewing’s 2014 Clips Beer and Film Tour 10/24/14

New Belgium Brewing’s 2014 Clips Beer and Film Tour
Friday, 10/24/2014 – 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Clips-poster-11x17_Miami_2014Margaret Pace Park
1775 N. Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour is coming to Miami for the first time. Clips offers a venue where guests can try New Belgium’s most esoteric beer offerings, while watching short films created by New Belgium fans. Many of New Belgium’s Lips of Faith beers can be hard to come by and Clips offers the best way to try them. Up to 17 varieties from Lips of Faith to brewery classics will be on tap.

This beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show is going coast-to-coast hitting 21 cities in its fifth year with 100 percent of the proceeds from beer sales benefiting local nonprofits. Since its inception in 2010, Clips has raised close to $400,000 for nonprofits nationwide. Clips is a fundraiser for Urban Oasis Project – outside alcohol is not permitted.

New Belgium selects approximately 20 short films for the tour each season. All selected filmmakers for the 2014 tour receive a trophy-worthy beer in a custom screen-printed bottle, made exclusively for the winning submissions. This year, the chosen films include a banana with an attitude, ultra marathoners running with stubborn animals, neon spandex and much, much more! It’s a diverse and highly entertaining line-up with something for everyone.

“Clips is a great place to come together with friends and relax,” said Christie Catania, Clips National Special Events Manager. “It is an outdoor evening gathering, where you can connect with friends, watch films and enjoy good beers. One-hundred percent of proceeds from beer sales benefits your local nonprofit.”

Other tips:
Food is welcome; alcohol is not (leave that to us).
Bring low chairs or blankets – or lounge on the grass.
Entire families are welcome.
Bring your I.D. if you plan to sample beers!
Bring a water bottle – New Belgium gives away water for free.
Dogs are welcomed on a leash, under control, and by their owner’s side.
Please walk, ride a bike, carpool, or take public transportation!

New Belgium Brewing’s 2014 Clips Beer and Film Tour 10/24/14

New Belgium Brewing’s 2014 Clips Beer and Film Tour
Friday, 10/24/2014 – 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Clips-poster-11x17_Miami_2014Margaret Pace Park
1775 N. Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour is coming to Miami for the first time. Clips offers a venue where guests can try New Belgium’s most esoteric beer offerings, while watching short films created by New Belgium fans. Many of New Belgium’s Lips of Faith beers can be hard to come by and Clips offers the best way to try them. Up to 17 varieties from Lips of Faith to brewery classics will be on tap.

This beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show is going coast-to-coast hitting 21 cities in its fifth year with 100 percent of the proceeds from beer sales benefiting local nonprofits. Since its inception in 2010, Clips has raised close to $400,000 for nonprofits nationwide. Clips is a fundraiser for Urban Oasis Project – outside alcohol is not permitted.

New Belgium selects approximately 20 short films for the tour each season. All selected filmmakers for the 2014 tour receive a trophy-worthy beer in a custom screen-printed bottle, made exclusively for the winning submissions. This year, the chosen films include a banana with an attitude, ultra marathoners running with stubborn animals, neon spandex and much, much more! It’s a diverse and highly entertaining line-up with something for everyone.

“Clips is a great place to come together with friends and relax,” said Christie Catania, Clips National Special Events Manager. “It is an outdoor evening gathering, where you can connect with friends, watch films and enjoy good beers. One-hundred percent of proceeds from beer sales benefits your local nonprofit.”

Other tips:
Food is welcome; alcohol is not (leave that to us).
Bring low chairs or blankets – or lounge on the grass.
Entire families are welcome.
Bring your I.D. if you plan to sample beers!
Bring a water bottle – New Belgium gives away water for free.
Dogs are welcomed on a leash, under control, and by their owner’s side.
Please walk, ride a bike, carpool, or take public transportation!

Public Art Wednesday: Gil Green’s ALS Movie Project

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We’ve all heard of the infamous ALS Ice bucket challenge that has been invading our social media this past summer. People all around the globe filmed themselves as they poured iced cold water on themselves to raise awareness of the Lou Gehrig’s disease. The ice water is so cold that it paralyses us for only a couple of seconds, a feeling that those who suffer from the ALS disease must endure everyday.

It’s nice to see however, that Miami as a city can contribute and take a step to help those in need. In fact, Miami-based music video director Gil Green hopes to direct a short-film, which will be an ALS Battle focus movie. This film is based on a true-life story about a youth basketball coach at Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami. The coach is actually a close friend of the director and has been an inspiration to the storyboard of this short-film.

If you would like to support this movie, please help fund the project. A portion of the profits will be donated to the ALS Recovery Fund. It’s truly great to see how our community can make small but effective changes! Catch Green’s new movie this December at the Miami Borscht Film Festival.

Click here to help support this awesome project!

– Lina Fahmy

 Photograph: NBC News

Do you know of any art fairs or festivals coming up in Miami? Let us know on Twitter at @Loop305 with the hashtag #PublicArtWednesday

 

Public Art Wednesday: Gil Green's ALS Movie Project

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We’ve all heard of the infamous ALS Ice bucket challenge that has been invading our social media this past summer. People all around the globe filmed themselves as they poured iced cold water on themselves to raise awareness of the Lou Gehrig’s disease. The ice water is so cold that it paralyses us for only a couple of seconds, a feeling that those who suffer from the ALS disease must endure everyday.

It’s nice to see however, that Miami as a city can contribute and take a step to help those in need. In fact, Miami-based music video director Gil Green hopes to direct a short-film, which will be an ALS Battle focus movie. This film is based on a true-life story about a youth basketball coach at Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami. The coach is actually a close friend of the director and has been an inspiration to the storyboard of this short-film.

If you would like to support this movie, please help fund the project. A portion of the profits will be donated to the ALS Recovery Fund. It’s truly great to see how our community can make small but effective changes! Catch Green’s new movie this December at the Miami Borscht Film Festival.

Click here to help support this awesome project!

– Lina Fahmy

 Photograph: NBC News

Do you know of any art fairs or festivals coming up in Miami? Let us know on Twitter at @Loop305 with the hashtag #PublicArtWednesday

 

Klass Live 10/26/14

Klass Live
Sunday, 10/26/2014 – 04:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Klass8Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium
3700 NW 11th Pl,
Lauderhill, Florida 33311
Webpage Link
Cost: 20.00

Sapibon Cup All Day Picnic
4:00pm / 3rd Place game
6:00pm Final
8:00pm Live Band
9:00pm Klass Live
Contact Info: 754-422-1500/954-882-6156

Sponsors by: Sapibontv.com / Valuecare Family Clinic /
Green Light Financial & Tax Services / Mitchell J Klein DDS PA / Tri-County Spine Injury Center / LocalCreativeMaketing123.com

Gabel Live 10/19/14

Gabel Live Sunday, October 19, 2014
Sunday, 10/19/2014 – 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10Central broward regional park and Stadium
3700 NW 11th Pl,
Lauderhill, Florida 33311
Webpage Link
Cost: 10.00

Sapibon Cup
5:00pm / Semi Final / Okap vs Fc Internaxionale
7:00pm / Semi Final / Port de Paix vs Broward Fc
9:00pm Gabel Live

Sponsors by: Sapibontv.com / Valuecare Family Clinic /
Green Light Financial & Tax Services / Mitchell J Klein DDS PA / Tri-County Spine Injury Center / LocalCreativeMaketing123.com

Photographs of Craft Spirit Festival at The Cruz Building on 10/9/14

Craft Spirit Festival at The Cruz Building on Thursday, October 9, 2014.

“Craft Spirit Festival GRAND TASTING is the best exposition of Craft, Small Batch, Artisanal and Boutique Spirits & Cocktails in MIAMI! Attendees taste unlimited samples of fine spirits and cocktails from renowned craft distillers and discuss their artisan whiskeys, brandies, vodkas, gins, liqueurs and more.”

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Where To Be: 10/10 – 16/10

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Here at In The Loop, we know there are always places to be and events to attend. Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be” post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community and learn and commemorate some influential people and events around Miami! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @Loop305 using #WhereToBe hash tag!

Friday, October 10, 2014 4:00pm – 11:00pm

Miami Carnival Foam Party

Club Seven

12 Northeast 40th Street

Miami, FL 33137

Cost: $31.74

Eventbrite Link


Saturday, October 11, 2014 7:00am – 12:00pm

Miami Terminator – Trojan Race Series

Amelia Earhart Park

401 E 65th St,

Hialeah, Florida 33013

Cost: $40

Eventbrite Link


Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:00pm – 7:00am

Selectah Sundays – Boombap Classics Soul

Will Call Miami

700 NE 2nd Ave,

Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: FREE

Eventbrite


Monday, October 13, 2014 10:00pm

Startup Weekend Education (SWEDU) Miami 2014

Venture Hive 

1010 NE Second Ave

Miami Beach, FL 33132

Cost: #26.62

Zevents

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 4:30pm – 9:00pm

QS World MBA Tour

Hyatt Regency Miami 

400 Southeast 2nd Ave

Miami, FL 33131

Cost: Free

Eventbrite

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:00am – 12:00pm

Zaina Hart Workshop in Miami

The River Park Hotel and Suites 

100 SE 4th St

Miami, FL 33131

Cost: $47.12

Eventbrite


Thursday, October 16, 2014 2:00pm

Pause for A Cause: Party with a Purpose

Coral Gables Museum Young Associates

Kukaramakara

1250 S Miami Ave

Miami, Florida 33130

Cost: $16.82

Eventbrite

ARTundressed 2014 South Florida’s Sexiest Arts and Entertainment Event 11/20/14 – 11/22/14

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ARTundressed 2014… South Florida’s Sexiest Arts & Entertainment Event
Thursday – Saturday, 11/20/2014 – 11/22/2014, 6:00pm – 11:59pm
artundressedMcCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 – $

Celebrating art at its most creative, original — and erotic, ARTundressed has invited more than 120 artists from more than 28 countries to South Florida for a provocative showcase. Curated by knowledgeable art experts, the ARTundressed exhibition displays both the humorous and the sensual aspects of creative nude art, but features performance art, chic fashion, great live music, and cutting-edge visuals. Held November 20, 21, and 22 at The McCormick Place, this fifth annual event hopes to awaken — and heighten — Miami’s senses and spirits.

ArtUndressed2014_400x400px_address_SOULA one-of-a-kind event… The ARTundressed Festival presents a unique opportunity to truly experience the sensual aspects of the visual and performing arts through Art; Music; Fashion; and Entertainment. The principal concept of the Exhibition is to create an interactive environment which allows everyone attending to become participants and even performers themselves by engaging them in a memorable erogenous experience.

ARTundressed illustrates a variety of sensual subject matters that bring to life the essence of the exhibition itself; whether you are an art enthusiast or connoisseur; mainstream, or into alternative lifestyles, the collection of exhibited artworks is designed to literally stimulate the erogenous mind and spark intimate conversations. Our goal is to awaken and heighten all of your senses, reach out and touch the mind, body and amorous spirit through interactive participation.

ARTundressed 2014 includes:
** Art Exhibition showcasing around 250 exceptional curated art pieces
** More than 120 artists representing over 28 different countries
** An impressive collection of creative erogenous artworks rarely seen
** More than 80 participating artists are planning to attend the Exhibition
** Participation and art installations by local and international artists, performers, and Art Masters
** Live shows and performances; Live bands and deejays; Chic and Provocative Fashion
** Live Art Workshops and Interactive Community Art Wall for audience participation
** Art contests for Body Painting; Live Drawing and Photoshoot Sessions
** Catering Services offering appetizing food, beverages, and cocktails
** The Closing Party: “the GOOD, the BAD, and the NAUGHTY” (Saturday night)

ARTundressed 2014 South Florida's Sexiest Arts and Entertainment Event 11/20/14 – 11/22/14

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ARTundressed 2014… South Florida’s Sexiest Arts & Entertainment Event
Thursday – Saturday, 11/20/2014 – 11/22/2014, 6:00pm – 11:59pm
artundressedMcCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 – $

Celebrating art at its most creative, original — and erotic, ARTundressed has invited more than 120 artists from more than 28 countries to South Florida for a provocative showcase. Curated by knowledgeable art experts, the ARTundressed exhibition displays both the humorous and the sensual aspects of creative nude art, but features performance art, chic fashion, great live music, and cutting-edge visuals. Held November 20, 21, and 22 at The McCormick Place, this fifth annual event hopes to awaken — and heighten — Miami’s senses and spirits.

A one-of-a-kind event… The ARTundressed Festival presents a unique opportunity to truly experience the sensual aspects of the visual and performing arts through Art; Music; Fashion; and Entertainment. The principal concept of the Exhibition is to create an interactive environment which allows everyone attending to become participants and even performers themselves by engaging them in a memorable erogenous experience.

ARTundressed illustrates a variety of sensual subject matters that bring to life the essence of the exhibition itself; whether you are an art enthusiast or connoisseur; mainstream, or into alternative lifestyles, the collection of exhibited artworks is designed to literally stimulate the erogenous mind and spark intimate conversations. Our goal is to awaken and heighten all of your senses, reach out and touch the mind, body and amorous spirit through interactive participation.

ARTundressed 2014 includes:
** Art Exhibition showcasing around 250 exceptional curated art pieces
** More than 120 artists representing over 28 different countries
** An impressive collection of creative erogenous artworks rarely seen
** More than 80 participating artists are planning to attend the Exhibition
** Participation and art installations by local and international artists, performers, and Art Masters
** Live shows and performances; Live bands and deejays; Chic and Provocative Fashion
** Live Art Workshops and Interactive Community Art Wall for audience participation
** Art contests for Body Painting; Live Drawing and Photoshoot Sessions
** Catering Services offering appetizing food, beverages, and cocktails
** The Closing Party: “the GOOD, the BAD, and the NAUGHTY” (Saturday night)

Photographs of Miami Broward Carnival 2014 Kick-Off Party at The Pèrez Art Museum Miami on 10/2/14

Miami Broward Carnival Teams Up With The Pèrez Art Museum Miami To Kick-Off Miami Broward Carnival 2014 on Thursday, October 2. 2014.  Miami Broward Parade of Bands and Concert – 30 Years of Miami Carnival Celebration at Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center on Sunday, October 12, 11am-11pm- Parade Kicks off at 12 noon.

Advance General Admission Tickets: $27
Advance on-line VIP tickets: $100
Website & Tickets
Parking: Free

“The Miami-Broward One Carnival Host Committee is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a safe, family festival in South Florida and outlying areas, fostering community pride and civic involvement, and providing critical opportunities to the Caribbean people in South Florida to share the Caribbean culture, promote cultural exchange and build economic cooperation in the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment of South Florida.”

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Photographs of Miami Broward Carnival 2014 Kick-Off Party at The Pèrez Art Museum Miami on 10/2/14

Miami Broward Carnival Teams Up With The Pèrez Art Museum Miami To Kick-Off Miami Broward Carnival 2014 on Thursday, October 2. 2014.  Miami Broward Parade of Bands and Concert – 30 Years of Miami Carnival Celebration at Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center on Sunday, October 12, 11am-11pm- Parade Kicks off at 12 noon.

Advance General Admission Tickets: $27
Advance on-line VIP tickets: $100
Website & Tickets
Parking: Free

“The Miami-Broward One Carnival Host Committee is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a safe, family festival in South Florida and outlying areas, fostering community pride and civic involvement, and providing critical opportunities to the Caribbean people in South Florida to share the Caribbean culture, promote cultural exchange and build economic cooperation in the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment of South Florida.”

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Florida Event Productions and Jungle Island present Terror in the Jungle 10/2/14-11/1/14

Florida Event Productions and Jungle Island present Terror in the Jungle
Thurs.-Sun. and one Wed. from Oct. 2, 2014 – Nov. 1, 2014 from 7:30 pm till Midnight
terrorinthejungleJungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
Group rates, frequent fear pass, corporate parties, event and sponsorship packages available.
Website
follow #terrorinthejungle on social media

Terror in the Jungle is by Brandon Von Kittendorf, the creator of Festival of Souls (Demon Mansion), voted Florida’s Scariest Haunted House by Hauntworld.com.This Halloween super production will feature a chilling 40 x 22-foot Toxic Zombie Jungle Entrance that will lead guests through 5 acres of bloodcurdling Jungle trails to reach a terrifying 10,000 square-foot Ancient Ruins Pyramid Haunted House and a VIP Zombie Lounge sponsored by E11EVEN MIAMI. The jungle will be filled with booby traps, scary creatures, demons and military HAZMAT containment units while guests are chased by blood-thirsty mutated creatures and Indian zombies.

“We will provide Floridians with a memorably gruesome Halloween experience like no other. Come out and enjoy an evening with music, drinks, food and an increased pulse rate,” said Brandon Von Kittendorf, Scare Master at Florida Event Productions.

“We’re excited that Brandon Von Kittendorf chose Jungle Island to serve as the venue for his award-winning Halloween attractions over the next three years,” said John Dunlap, President & CEO of Iconic Attractions Group, which manages Jungle Island. “This attraction will heighten guests’ senses and be a true test of courage for those who dare to conquer it.”

Guests are encouraged to attend in costumes. Random prizes will be awarded to the best. Those who wet their pants or don’t make it through Terror in the Jungle will be added to the Wall of Lost Souls.

At the end of each evening head to the official after party held at E11EVEN MIAMI, a 20,000 square feet $40 million nightclub and show club, where state-of-the-art technology meets five-star hospitality.

Miami Web Fest 10/2/14

Miami Web Fest
Thursday, 10/02/2014 – 10/05/2014 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-09-26-at-11.02.19-AMWilliam & Joan Lehman Theater
11380 NW 27 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33167
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $50 (with code “MWF2014”)

Miami Web Fest will take place OCT 2nd – 5th, 2014 in Miami, Florida. MIAMI Web Fest promises to bring together a wide array of creators, not only from Miami but also the international stage, to the city of Miami, a center for diversity and an up and coming hub for film production.

Miami Broward Parade of Bands and Concert 30 Years of Miami Carnival Celebration 10/12/14

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Miami Broward Parade of Bands and Concert – 30 Years of Miami Carnival Celebration
Sunday, October 12, 11am-11pm- Parade Kicks off at 12 noon
Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center
miamibroward10901 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33165
Hash Tag- #MiamiCarnivalTurns30

Advance General Admission Tickets: $27
Advance on-line VIP tickets: $100
Website & Tickets
Parking: Free

Thousands Expected To Visit South Florida To Celebrate 30 Years of Miami Carnival

Miami Broward Carnival Celebrates Pageantry Through Color and Fantasy, Vibrant Costumes, Infectious Soca And Electrifying Sounds of Steel bands

Mas Bands Competing: 1 Gye Nyame Productions (Crossing Over), Big & Strong – One Island Band (Trick or Treat), Break Awae Kru (Soldier Meet Sailor), Bajan Fuh Eva (Our Island Tour), Euphoria Mas (Let’s Dance), Freaks Mas (Alter Ego), Fun Generation Cares (Peep of The Orient), Fusion Karnival LLC (Addiction), Generation X (Poseidon’s Kingdom), Mas Brothers Producers Inc. (Fantasy “A Peep of the Orient”), Mascots International (Mi Vida Caribeña), The Carnival Republic (Mille Fleurs), The Party Room Squad (Trésor), TiChapo (Kanaval on Broadway), Wassi Ones (Wow!), D Junction Mas (Unleash “Your Inner Animal”).

The colorful costumes and vibrancy will make for over the top pageantry, masterfully created by the designers of the 17 masquerade bands who will celebrate 30 Years of Miami Carnival at the Miami Dade County Fair & Expo Center (10901 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165), on Sunday, October 12, 2014. The parade of bands will be led by The Street Band as seen at the Miami Heat home games. The seventeen competing masquerade bands are expected to showcase their colorful, creative and vibrant costumes in the parade of the bands. 1 Gye Ny Ame mas band looks to keep their coveted title of Band of the Year. The parade starts at 12noon. The Mas Band judging stage will be hosted by Giselle D Wassi One, MC Wassy, Mike Andrews and Eddy Edwards. This year the Miami Broward Carnival Host Committee Inc., (MBOCH) has crafted a family event that also includes a Caribbean Village with Caribbean inspired arts, crafts and food. Miami Broward Carnival is an essential component of South Florida’s tourism. There are Carnival aficionados who travel from NY, Toronto, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua, Atlanta, DC to name a few places. This year’s hash tag is #MiamiCarnivalTurns30.

The Miami Broward Carnival concert stage will be powered by an infectious grove of music that will display the talents of some of the biggest heavy weights in the Caribbean community and the world. The lineup includes headliner Kerwin Du Bois (International Soca Award Winner 2012), Iwer George (Power Soca Monarch 2014 Finalist), Ricardo Dru (2014 Antigua Soca Monarch King), Patrice Roberts (2014 International Soca Monarch-Semi-Finalist), Dil-E-Nadan (#1 Soca Chutney Band), Red Hot Flames (Antiguan Soca band from St. John), Farmer Nappy (2014 Digicel International Groovy Soca Monarch), and Pumpa (USVI Soca King).

Carnival is a real and tangible layer of the Caribbean heritage that contributes to the arts, music, history and cultural identity of Caribbean people. Miami Broward Carnival is the last major North American event on the carnival circuit leading up to Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in 2015.

Special thanks to the 2014 Miami Broward Carnival sponsors:

Corporate – Coca Cola, iHeartMedia Inc, 103.5 The Beat, Mega 94.9, Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Delancy Hill PA., Yellow Cab, Discovery Tours, LLC, The Check Cashing Store, Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami. Caribbean Airlines is the official airline carrier for Miami Broward Carnival

Media – Caribbean American- Passport News Magazine, Vybz Radio, South Florida Caribbean News, Global 99.5FM, EventsRUsonline.com, Caribbean Connect, Weekends with the Breakfast Club, VibesUnite, SmallIslandMassive.com, Caribbean National Weekly, Red Eye, Jamaicans.com, Take Charge Anywhere, Now Magazine

Public Sector – Broward County Florida, Miami-Dade County

The Miami Broward Carnival 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.

South Florida Ticket Outlets
*The Check Cashing Store- Visit www.thecheckcashingstore.com for the 83 South Florida locations
*Miami Broward Carnival Office- 18425 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33169- 305-653-1877
*Joy Roti Shop- 1235 Northwest 40th Avenue, Lauderhill, FL 33313- 954-587-7700
*Tropical Feast- 18400 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33169- 305-652-8648
*Naz Roti Shop- 6329 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33023- 954-987-3964
*Caribbean Delite- 9491 SW 160th St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157- 305-254-6606
*Tropical Oasis- 20737 NW 2nd Ave #144, Miami, FL 33169- 305-654-8320

Social Media Channels
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Hashtag: #MiamiCarnivalTurns30

Miami Broward Carnival Signature Events
Sunday, September 27, 2014- Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant- Miramar Cultural Center- 2400 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025- Call 954.602-4500 for tickets. Time: 7pm
Sunday, October 5, 2014 – Jr. Carnival Parade of Bands – Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium – 3700 NW 11th Street, Lauderhill, FL 33311. 1pm-8pm (Parade starts at 2pm) Admission: $10 and $1.50 Park Fee
Friday, October 10, 2014 – Panorama Competition/Kings, Queens, Individuals – Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium – 3700 NW 11th Street, Lauderhill, FL, 33311. Time: 4pm-11pm. Admission: $10
Saturday, October 11, 2014 – Official J’Ouvert – Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium – 3700 NW 11th Street, Lauderhill, FL 33311- Time:7am-2pm. Admission: Advance Tickets $15.00
Sunday, October 12, 2014 – Miami Broward Parade of Bands and Concert – 30 Years of Miami Carnival Celebration – Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center – 10901 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165. Time: 11am-11pm.

Zo’s Winter Groove 12/27/14

Zo’s Winter Groove
Saturday, 12/27/2014 – 12/29/2014 08:00 am –
E-BLAST-SAVETHEDATESMiramar Regional Park
6801 Miramar Pkwy,
Miramar, Florida 33027
Webpage Link
Cost: www.zoswintergroove.com

Led by former Miami Heat superstar and 2014 National Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning, The Mourning Family Foundation (MFF) and Carnival Cruise Lines will present the first annual Zo’s Winter Groove (ZWG) – the sister event to Zo’s Summer Groove of years past – powered by Foot Locker. The three-day “Groove” will feature a family day of Health & Wellness, Comedy Show, and Golf Tournament, hosted by Alonzo and Tracy Mourning.

Saturday, December 27
HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROOVE
8:00am: 5K Run/Walk
10:00am-2:00pm: Health & Wellness Day
11:00am-2:00pm: Basketball & Football Clinics
Miramar Regional Park
6801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027

Sunday December 28th,
THE COMEDY GROOVE
Details TBD

Monday, December 29th
THE GOLF GROOVE
9:30am: Shot Gun
Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Course
19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180

5k PARK Fest 11/2/14

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5kparkfest5k PARK Fest
Sunday, 11/02/2014 – 06:00 am – 03:05 pm
North Shore Bandshell
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Register Non-Profit for FREE
Webpage Link
Cost to Run/Walk: $40
Attend Festival: FREE

The award-winning 5k PARK Fest is a revolutionary large scale event that serves as a vehicle for people of all ages and capabilities to raise awareness and FUNdraise for their favorite non-profit organization, school, civic and/or faith-based organization.

The purpose of the event is simply to inspire people to PARK (Perform Acts of Random Kindness) for whatever cause moves them.

5k PARK Fest donates HALF of every PARKticipant’s $40 Registration fee directly to that individual’s cause of choice so funds add up quick for your favorite cause!

Inspire 5 people to PARK = $100
50 people = $1,000
500 people = $10,000 !!

The inaugural event aims to have at least 5,000 service-driven people celebrating their fundraising achievements as well as promoting a healthy & active lifestyle.

A group that large ensures PARK Project and the 5k PARK Fest will reach its goal of donating $100,000 to the PARKticipating charitable organizations in addition to making a significant impact in the South Florida community and our world overall.

Leave your mark … PARK!

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Viernes Culturales 9/26/14

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Viernes Culturales
Friday, 09/26/2014 – 09/26/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
VC-LOGODomino Park
801 SW 15th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33135
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on Domino Park, SW 8th Street & SW 15th Ave.

Come join us along SW 13th & SW 18th Ave for a fun filled evening!

Join us in celebrating another Viernes Culturales. Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!
Mater Beach Academy – 7:30

Duo Sabor y Amor – 8:00

SonLokos – 9:30

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

III Points Music Art & Technology Festival
Friday, 10/10/2014 – 10/12/2014 04:00 pm –
Soho Studios Miami
2136 NW 1 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $99

It’s no secret that Miami is rapidly on the rise and flourishing fast as a community across all areas from real estate to fashion and food. However, III Points founders David Sinopoli, Erica Freshman and Amir Ben-Zion (owners of Bardot Miami) realized a new cultural movement in town growing faster than the speed of sound: Art, Music and Tech; specifically in the hip Wynwood district.

III Points is not your overplayed EDM festival; it is a tribute to the burgeoning artistic neighborhood it was born out of. It is a true community based festival showcasing the properties, people and talent that are defining this cultural evolution.

City of Miramar Latin Music Festival 10/4/14

City of Miramar Latin Music Festival
Saturday, 10/04/2014 – 10/04/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Miramar-Latin-Music-Festival-jpegMiramar Regional park
16801 Miramar Parkway,
miramar, Florida 33027
Webpage Link
Cost: free

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, this is the second annual Miramar Latin Music Festival with Jose Alberto ‘El Canario’, Tito Puente Jr, Grupo Rush and Yohan Manuel Isaguirre. Food vendors, arts and crafts for the whole family

1st Annual Little Haiti Community Fest 9/27/14

1st Annual Little Haiti Community Fest
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 09/27/2014 03:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Flyer-with-price-2Little Haiti Cultural Center
260 NE 59th terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link
Cost: 20 in advance

HACDC’s 2014 First Annual Little Haiti Community Fest Event is focused on bringing together Compas music fans from across all demographic within the Haitian-American community of South Florida for a musical celebration of HACDC and its 27 years of accomplishment. This year we have in house some of the best compas bands: T-Vice, Nu-Look, Zenglen, Kreyo-La, Gabel and much more…. Come and enjoy an all day event of good music, good food and entertainment.
HACDC is the only community development corporation that caters specifically to Haitian American in South Florida, this is a fact that the community needs to be aware of and appreciate. Compas music is arguably the most popular style of Haitian music and is enjoyed by community members of all ages, but especially among the younger members of the community.

4th Annual Celebrate Orgullo Festival 10/4/14

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4th Annual Celebrate Orgullo Festival
Saturday, 10/01/2014 – 10/01/2014 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Itinerary-of-events-with-ladyNorth Beach
73rd & Collins Ave,
73rd & Collins Ave, Florida North Beach
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Don’t miss one beat during the only Hispanic LGBT Pride Festival.

Over 6,500 In Attendance | On The Sands Of Miami Beach | Live Performances | Art | Music | Dance | 50+ Vendor Booths | Workshops | Dance Contests | Theatre & Movie Nights

Burger Beast present El Main Evento 9/20/14

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El Main Evento
Saturday September 20th, 5PM – 10PM
elmainevento_24x36Magic City Casino
450 NW 37th Ave
Miami, Florida 33125
Admission: Free
All ages welcome
Parking: Plenty of Free Parking
Website

Every 3rd Saturday of the month the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival happens at Magic City Casino. But for September, it becomes El Main Evento!

We’re celebrating Mexican culture with Mariachis, Margaritas, a Burrito Eating Contest and Lucha Libre by Uknow Pro! Yes, Wrestling!

Each of the Food Trucks are creating special Mexican themed dishes featuring spices from El Guapo & McCormick (along with their regular menus) which will be available for sale to the public in limited quantities. Our panel of local experts (Fatgirl Hedonist, GourmandJ & author Mandy Baca) will select one dishes as the best.

Comida – Food: Babe Froman Fine Sausages, Box of Chacos, Che Grill, Crazydilla, Da Burger Shack, Daddy’s Grill, Don Mofongo, El Rey de las Fritas, Flip’s Country Kettle Corn, Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers, King of Racks BBQ, Ms. Cheezious, Passion BBQ, Poblanos Mexican Fusion, Purple People Eatery, The Rolling Stove, Saucy ‘Stache, Taco Fresh, Top Fries

Postres – Desserts: Cruz Diablo Donuts, HipPOPs Handcrafted Gelato Bars, La Migaja Mexican Bakery, Liquid N2 Ice Cream, Marlie’s Delights, Paradise Cups

House of Horror Amusement Park 9/25/14-11/2/14

House of Horror Amusement Park
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 11/02/2014 06:00 pm – 11:00 am
House-of-Horror.jpgMiami International Mall
1455 NW 107th Avenue,
Doral, Florida 33172
More Info Link
Cost: $25 for adults and $15 for children (ages 6 and under).
Monday – Thursday: 6PM to 11PM
Friday & Saturday: 5PM to Midnight
Sunday: 5PM to 11PM
*Subject to weather and change. Haunted house hours vary from park hours.

House of Horror Amusement Park, now in its 5th year, returns bigger and better. With over 10 new terrifying rooms in South Florida’s largest Haunted House, all-new “Malice In Wonderland” 3D Experience, the return of Hulk Hogan’s Microchip Championship Wrestling), a unique experience with midget athletes in wrestling matches and, for the first time in South Florida, escape artist Michael Griffin from “America’s Got Talent live onstage. All this, plus over 20 dazzling amusement rides, carnival games, live concerts, food and more. Kiddie rides for smaller children

Marlins Park Hosts Octoberfest Miami 10/4/14

Marlins Park Hosts Octoberfest Miami
Saturday, October 4th | 12:00pm – 11:00pm
OctoberfestMiamiMarlins Park
‎501 Marlins Way
Miami, FL 33125
Buy Tickets Online
Use code OFEST to save 50%.

The Miami Marlins have announced that Marlins Park will host the Octoberfest Miami Festival, presented by Beck’s, at the West Plaza from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 4. The event will take place rain or shine as the roof will be opened to provide shelter or shade in the West Plaza. For the past two years, Octoberfest Miami by Vitamin C Communications, formerly known as Brickellfest, has executed the city’s most exciting examples of an Octoberfest celebration.

Fans can purchase tickets at Marlins.com/Octoberfest and enter the promotion code “OFEST” for a 50-percent discount on tickets. Two ticket packages are available for the event; the VIP package includes VIP entry to Octoberfest Miami, one 16-ounce beer in a souvenir Octoberfest mug, one plate of German-style cuisine, one alpine hat and early check-in from noon to 2 p.m. The general admission package includes entry to the event and one complimentary 16-ounce sponsored beer.

The event will include authentic German food, live music and a roster of 18 different beers from Beck’s, Goose Island, Shock Top and Johnny Appleseed. Live entertainment will be featured for the duration of the event, featuring a live German band, La Linea, DJ Africa, DJ Vertigo and DJ Zog.

Vitamin C Communications is a premier marketing and events agency in South Florida for over five years. Specializing in smaller luxury events to festivals for the masses to monthly executed events, Vitamin C has produced successful events ranging from Lexus’s annual ‘Sabor de Lujo’ taste of Miami, New Year’s Eve at Mondrian South Beach and their most well-known and widely attended event, the Brickell Fest Holiday Event Series.

Grovetoberfest 10/18/14

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Grovetoberfest
GF_logo2014Saturday, October 18, 2013, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Peacock Park/ Coconut Grove
2820 McFarlane Road
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
$40 – General Admission / $45 at the door
$70 – Beer Socialite Package
$90 – VIP Package
Website & Tickets

Grovetoberfest is all about life, liberty and the Pursuit of Hoppiness! With 300 unlimited beer samplings from around the country and around the world, event goers are in for a treat as they take an active role in voting for their favorite beers. This year, many breweries will be releasing new brews for the first time at Grovetoberfest, including Wynwood Brewing, MIA Brewing, Miami Brewing and a premiere release from Concrete Beach Beers. Throughout the festival, there will be “Timed Tappings”, giving beer lovers unprecedented access to specialty brews.

The Milam Kitchen Lab, will showcase award-winning, South Florida chefs’ eager to share their beer pairing/cooking tips. Home brew masters will once again battle it out in a contest for the 2014 title of Miami’s Best Homebrew, and event goers will learn the basics at Beer Tasting 101 hosted by FIU’s Beer Academy. VIP ticket holders will have access to limited release beers available only in the VIP Lounge.

With a VIP area, live entertainment stage, food vendors and more beer than you can sample, Grovetoberfest has it covered. Be sure to follow @Grovetoberfest on Facebook and Twitter for updates and FREE beer tastings in the weeks prior to the main event.

Chili Cook-Off 2/7/15

Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 02/07/2015 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Chili-Cook-OffPinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road,
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $5 General Admission, Children Under 2 Free

The Gardens is pleased to announce the return of the popular Chili Cook-Off. Get your ten-gallon hat and cowboy boots on and enjoy an afternoon of cooking competition at its best. Restaurants, caterers and novices compete for the title of “Best Chili in Town”. Enjoy country music provided by “18 Wheelers” and Kiss Country Radio 99.9 FM, refresh yourself with a good brew, enjoy line dancing, children’s activities, mechanical bull rides and much more. This is a professional and an amateur-friendly cook-off, so dust off your apron, grab your spices, and let’s get cookin’!

Eggstravaganza 3/28/15

Eggstravaganza
Saturday, 03/28/2015 – 03/28/2015 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Egg-LogoPinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road,
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $5 General Admission

Be a part of Miami’s most exciting day of mayhem and madness at Pinecrest Gardens’ 12th Annual Eggstravaganza presented by Williamson Automotive; the biggest and the best egg hunt in town. Over 50,000 eggs featured at scheduled egg hunts throughout the day, prizes, face painting, balloon art, interactive games, music, arts and crafts, our petting zoo, story-telling, delicious food and even a wild life show. It’s a virtual wonderland of activities.

Earth Day Festival 4/19/15

Earth Day Festival
Sunday, 04/19/2015 – 04/19/2015 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Earth-Day-LogoPinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road,
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Celebrate our magnificent planet on Sunday, April 19th when we open our gates FREE to the public for a day of activities for the entire family including workshops organized by the CLEO Institute and Plant Societies, food demos, planting activities, plant sales, an eco-fashion show, green vendors, wild life shows, local school performances. crafts for kids and so much more.

Samba & a Movie 8/19/14

Samba & a Movie
Tuesday, 08/19/2014 – 02:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SAMBA-A-MOVIE_full_Aug-19Sushi Samba
180 Aragon Avenue – in the Westin Colonnade Hotel,
coral gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: $39

SUSHISAMBA Coral Gables and Coral Gables Art Cinema are proud to
present the sophomore edition of SAMBA & A MOVIE, a monthly series for foodies
and film buffs alike. August’s edition showcases dishes named after the star feature,
with delights such as the “Magic in the Moonlight Maki” by Executive Chef David
Sears. For only $39, guests can enjoy an inspired 3-course prix-fixe dinner (movie
ticket included) before or after their film, on view at the neighboring art house. Magic
in the Moonlight is Woody Allen’s latest oeuvre starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone.

TICKET INFO: Purchase tickets at $39 per person online at Coral Gables Art
Cinema at www.gablescinema.com.
Dinner reservations are available before or after the film, though bookings before the
film are strongly suggested with at least 75 minutes lead time to ensure prompt
arrival at the theatre. Call the location directly to secure a reservation
(305.448.4990).

WHEN: Tuesday, August 19,
Showtimes 4:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m.

Magic in the Moonlight

Woody Allen returns to the Gables Cinema with Magic in the Moonlight,
on the heels of great runs with To Rome With Love and Blue Jasmine.
This new romantic comedy set in the south of France during the 1920s
features a star-studded cast that includes Academy Award-winners
Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) and Marcia Gay Harden (Pollock),
Academy Award-nominee Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook) and
the vivacious Emma Stone (The Amazing Spider-Man). Magic in the
Moonlight is sure to enchant Miami audiences with its whimsical
historical setting,

Magic in the Moonlight 3-Course Menu

Guests can choose one dish per course:

SPICED CORN ‘CAPPUCCINO’
shichimi dust, truffle froth, grilled catupiry cheese sandwich

SHRIMP SEVICHE
bell pepper, red onion, aji mango sauce

SAMBA GARDEN SALAD
artisanal greens, carrot, radish, heirloom beets, carrot ginger dressing
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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
campari tomato, toasted almond, huancaina

LOMO SALTADO
slow-cooked picanha, crispy confit potato, charred pearl onion, petit tomato, aji
amarillo-soy reduction

‘MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT’ MAKI
mango, asparagus, shrimp, avocado, spicy crunch, spicy truffle salmon, red jalapeno,
micro cilantro

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CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE
maple butter, plantain chip, vanilla rum ice cream

MOCHI
soft japanese rice cake filled with ice cream

SUSHISAMBA Coral Gables
180 Aragon Avenue – in the Westin Colonnade Hotel
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

5K Park Fest 11/2/14

5K Park Fest
Sunday, 11/02/2014 – 11/02/2014 06:00 am – 04:00 pm
5KPublicCalendarNorth Shore Bandshell Park
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Webpage Link
Cost:

The 5K Park Fest is a one-of-a-kind, award winning fundraising event that inspires people to PARK for the cause that moves them.

The award winning 5K PARK Fest – a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind, large scale community event that serves as a vehicle for all students to gain hands-on service learning, community hours and fundraise for their school, club or favorite non-profit organization. The 5K PARK Fest donates half of every parkticipant’s $40 Registration fee directly to that individual’s cause of choice. The inaugural event aims to have at least 5,000 service-driven people celebrating their fundraising achievements as well as promoting a healthy & active lifestyle.

Join us on November 2nd to make your mark and PARK.

Miss South Florida USA and Miss South Florida Teen USA Pageant 11/9/14

Miss South Florida USA and Miss South Florida Teen USA Pageant
Sunday, 11/09/2014 – 05:00 pm – 08:30 pm
10492056_815971901770816_2591223746597850620_nMiami Elk Lodge
10301 Sunset Drive,
Miami, Florida 33173
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 in Advance, $20 at the door

Miss South Florida USA and Miss South Florida Teen USA pageants are official preliminaries to the state televised Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA. Opening to contestants ages 14 to 27. Then annual event will take place on Sunday November 9 at the Miami ELk Lodge. Doors open at 4:30pm event starts at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Jackfruit Jubilee 9/13/14

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

Fairchild will celebrate one of the most intriguing tropical fruits – the jackfruit. Visitors will learn about its enticing taste, sweet fragrance, how to grow it, and which varieties are the best for South Florida. Many jackfruit varieties are available for sampling.

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. Please call 305-667-1651 for more info.

74th Annual Ramble Festival 11/7/14 – 11/9/14

74th Annual Ramble Festival
Friday, 11/07/2014 – 11/09/2014 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $0-25

The 74th Annual Ramble Festival – a garden tradition – features an array of activities as well as antiques and collectibles, rare books, tropical plants, a green design and furniture show, tea service, and delicious food.

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.

Bird Festival at Fairchild 10/4/14 – 10/5/14

Bird Festival at Fairchild
Saturday, 10/04/2014 – 10/05/2014 07:30 am – 04:30 pm
Anhinga-by-Gaby-OrihuelaFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $0-25

The Bird Festival at Fairchild is held in partnership with the Tropical Audubon Society and features bird walks, a photo contest, plant sales, and lectures by James A. Kushlan Keynote Speakers James Currie and Dr. Cagan Sekercioglu.

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.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Overtown Music and Art Festival on 7/19/14

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon  of Overtown Music and Art Festival on Saturday, July 19, 2014. This was the 4th annual Overtown Music and Arts Festival (formerly named Overtown Rhythm and Arts Festival), took place in the heart of the Overtown Business District. The event started at 11am and was free and open to the public. This year had a star-studded line up of musical artists which was headlined by Grammy-nominated Raheem Devaughn. Entertainment also included live performances by Keke Wyatt, Case, Jaguar Wright, Teedra Moses, Deep Fried Funk Band, and Larry Dogg.

To see more of  Anthony Jordon‘s  work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

The 90s Flashback Fest 7/25/14

The 90s Flashback Fest
Friday, 07/25/2014 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
flashbackfest-BACK-FOR-PRINTTobacco Road
626 south miami ave,
miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: $10

Brickell Smoke Shop and Vape & Smoke Shop present A DJ Oski Show:
The 90’s Flashback Fest
Friday July 25th, 2014
Tobacco Road • 8pm-3am.

The 90’s was off the chain and we are taking it back to the old school. Come see South Florida’s Original Bands and Artist cover some of the best songs of the 90’s, plus bang out their new originals. It gets better. Come dressed to kill and win $100 Cash in our 90’s Costume Contest. The 4 stage music festival is going down at The World Famous Tobacco Road. “Miami’s Oldest Restaurant, Bar and Cabaret.

Booking Vendors and Sponsors now at flashbackfest@gmail.com or call 305.303.3976

Here are the rules: Each Band/Artists must open and close their set with a song from the 90’s. In between the set you can play original music or keep the 90’s vibe going, but you must open and close with an 90’s song.

The 2014 90’s Flashback All Stars.
@Cocktail Collection Stage:
DJ Junior Diaz – All night

8pm – Darkoustik
(Alice In Chains – Eagle Eye Cherry – Bush – Marilyn Manson – The Cranberries – Goo Goo Dolls – Oasis)
9pm – The Macsters
(Tom Petty – The Lemonheads)
10pm – Immigrant Son
(Alice In Chains – Sound Garden – Stone Temple Pilots – Live
11pm – The Original Jones
(Bone Thugs and Harmony – Beastie Boys – Nirvana)
12am – Morgans Will
( Sound Garden Foo Fighters)
1am – Smitty the Band
(Smashing Pumpkins – Primus)

Brickell Smoke Shop Parking Lot Stage:
DJ Oski – All night
8pm – My Mom
(Nirvana – Mudhoney – Hole)
9pm – Purple?
(Oasis – Green Day – Radio Head – Sound Garden)
10pm – Phantomside
(Alice In Chains – Seal)
11pm – Lynch TheMartyr –
(Tool – White Zombie)
12am – Smells Like Grunge, The Nirvana Tribute
(The Nirvana Tribute)
1am – Bottles Belafonte with DJ Oski Gonzalez
( Snoop Dogg – 2 Pac – Notorious BIG – Dr Dre)

Vape & Smoke Shop #1 Patio Stage:
DJ Neri – All Night
830pm – Scott Becker
( Nirvana – Local H – Better Than Ezra – Collective Soul)
930pm – Above The Skyline
(Santana – Lenny Kravitz)
1030pm – New Vintage
(Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Nirvana)
1130pm – Rite To Bare Arms
( Stone Temple Pilots – Collective Soul)
1230am – Cubita Da Poet
(Notorious BIG – Big Pun)
130am – Köcosanté
(Faith No More – 2 Live Crew)

Main Bar:
Deejay Smooth – All night

THANK YOU & SUPPORT LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

Overtown Music and Arts Festival 7/19/14

Overtown Music and Arts Festival
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Overtown-Music-Festival-Black-FlyerOvertown Business District
NW 3rd Avenue between 8th & 11th Street,
Miami, Florida 33136
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Raheem Devaughn to Headline All-Star Line Up at 4th Annual Overtown Music and Arts Festival
Overtown Transforms Into A Cultural Oasis Hub To Celebrate Its Rich Music History
Diverse blend of ingredients to celebrate the Heritage and Culture of Overtown: Art, Music, Entertainment, Youth Zone, Food, Drinks
Presented by Headliner Market Group, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon

Miami,FL-(June 30, 2014)-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(TVOne R&B Divas, Case, Jaguar Wright, Teedra Moses, Sebastian Mikael, 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 the rich heritage that the Overtown community provides to the landscape of South Florida.

“I would like to encourage everyone to join me at the 4th Annual Overtown Music and Art Festival. The CRA and the City of Miami have worked tirelessly to make this a most exciting and enjoyable celebration,” states Commissioner Keon Hardemon, City of Miami, District 5.

“The Southeast Overtown /Park West Community Redevelopment Agency is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Overtown Music & Arts Festival,” said Clarence Woods, Executive Director of the SEOPW CRA, “This year’s festival line-up aligns with our agency’s objectives to boost economic development and introduce new comers to the area. Our goal is to provide positive revenue and exposure to local businesses and non-profit organizations here in Overtown.”

The event will also include a Youth Zone presented by Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success (T.E.E.S) incorporating an educational health & wellness-component and fun fitness activities for toddlers to teens. HistoryMiami will curate youth arts & crafts activities related to “Urban Arts” as well as music inspired activities.

Another highlight includes the Mavericks Tonsorial Parlor being transformed into a visual art exhibition showcasing the works of famed video director, Gil Green. Green’s “One More Jig” examines the frustrations felt by black actors relating to the negative portrayal and stereotypes in video, film and television. The art exhibit will also explore how images in pop culture form impressions on future generations http://vimeo.com/48555827

Non-profit agencies involved in the event include: Animal Adoption by the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department and the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida. Florida Department of Health will be on-site conducting HIV Testing. The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles will be at the festival giving free license renewals and ID’s for kids.

Sponsors include: City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon, Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA, Miami -Dade Economic Advocacy Trust, AMC Theaters, Comcast, T.E.E.S, House of Wings.

Visit www.overtownmusicartsfestival.com

or follow on Facebook and Instagram @overtownmusicartsfestival to stay updated on the event.

Vendors and sponsorship information please call Nikki Kancey at 786.529.4586.

Florida Supercon 2014 7/3/14-7/6/14

Florida Supercon
Thursday, July 3: 12:00pm – 12:00am (Exhibition Room: 12:00pm – 8:00pm)
Friday, July 4: 10:00am – 12:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 7:30pm)
Saturday, July 5: 10:00am – 1:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 7:30pm)
Sunday, July 6: 10:00am – 10:00pm (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 6:30pm)
superconMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Florida Supercon is July 3-6, 2014 at our New Home, the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Largest Comic Con and Geek Event in South Florida features hundreds of comic book, film, television, cosplay, entertainment, and anime guests.

Advance ticket holders don’t have to wait on the long box office lines outside. With your advance ticket you can check in with our pre-registration team in the middle lobby of the Miami Beach Convention Center. We will have a massive team of registration staff to get you processed as quickly as possible and get you right into the show!

Just some of the over 250 guests scheduled to appear include: Jason Momoa – Game of Thrones (Khal Drago), Manu Bennett – Arrow (Slade “Deathstroke” Wilson), Spartacus (Crixus), Liam McIntyre – Spartacus (Spartacus), Nichelle Nichols – Star Trek (Uhura), Brian O’Halloran – Clerks (Dante Hicks), Jerry “The King” Lawler – WWE Wrestling Superstar, Bill Farmer – The voice of Goofy and Pluto, Caroll Spinney – Sesame Street (Big Bird), Dan Harmon – Creator of NBC’s Community, Ernie Hudson – Ghostbusters (Winston Zeddmore), Neal Adams – Legendary Artist of Batman, Superman, The Avengers, Steve McNiven – Superstar Marvel Comics Artist of Spider-Man, The Avengers, Wolverine, Esmé Bianco – Game of Thrones (Ros), and José Luis Garcia-Lopez – The Definitive Artist of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman in the 1970’s and 1980’s

A very special reunion of stars from Spartacus w/ Liam McIntyre (Spartacus), Manu Bennett (Crixus), Stephen Dunlevy (The Egyptian), Daniel Feuerriegel (Agron), Ellen Hollman (Saxa), Anna Hutchison (Laeta), Katrina Law (Mira), and Nick Tarabay (Ashur).

The stars of CW’s Arrow w/ Manu Bennett (Slade “Deathstroke” Wilson), Katrina Law (Nyssa Al Ghul), Celina Jade (Shado), and David Nykl (The KGBeast).

The stars of the new hit anime Attack on Titan w/ Ashly Burch, David Matranga, Trina Nishimura, and Josh Grelle.

Top Writers and Artists from the Comic Book industry such as Denny O’Neil (Legendary writer of Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow), George Perez (Legendary Artist of Superman, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, The Avengers), Nick Bradshaw (Artist of X-Men, Wolverine), John Tyler Christopher (Artist of Spider-Man, Avengers), Peter David (Writer of The Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Factor), Jose Delbo (The Transformers, Wonder Woman), Ramona Fradon (Aquaman, Plastic Man, Super Friends), Jeremy Haun (Batwoman), Bob Layton (Iron Man), Kevin Maguire (Justice League), Al Milgrom (Legendary artist of The Avengers, Spider-Man, The Hulk), Clay Mann (X-Men), Brad Walker (Artist of Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Green Lantern) and many more! Plus, representatives from publishers such as Marvel Comics, Zenescope Entertainment, and Valiant Comics.

More stars of film and television, including Dino Stamatopolous (Community, Morel Orel, Frankenhole), Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Morel Orel, Frankenhole), Candace Bailey (Attack of the Show), Ming Chen (The Comic Book Men), Bryan Johnson (The Comic Book Men), William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger, Troma Films), Deep Roy (East Bound and Down, Star Trek, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Taimak (The Last Dragon).

More stars of Animation and Anime, including Rodger Bumpass (Spongebob Squarepants, Invader Zim), William Salyers (The Regular Show), Courtenay Taylor (The Regular Show), Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Rikki Simons (Invader Zim), Brittany Karbowski (Soul Eater, Full Metal Alchemist), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers), Jerry Jewell (Fruits Basket, Case Closed, Fullmetal Alchemist), and Monica Rial (Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Michiko and Hatchin, High School of the Dead, Soul Eater).

A huge reunion of stars from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers w/ Austin St. John (Jason the Red Ranger), Walter Jones (Zack Taylor the Black Ranger), David Yost (Billy Cranston the Blue Ranger), Karan Ashley (Aisha the Yellow Ranger), Najee De-Tiege (Blue Ranger), Jason Faunt (Red Ranger), Anna Hutchison (Yellow Ranger), Brandon Jay McLaren (Red Ranger), Nakia Burrise (Tanya the Yellow Ranger), Catherine Sutherland (Pink Ranger), and Richard Horvitz (Alpha 5).

Wrestling Legends such as Jerry “The King” Lawler, Ted Dibiase, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, Shane “Hurricane” Helms, Scott Steiner, and Kevin Nash.

Some of the highlight events include Q&A’s with each of our guests, the FSC Costume Competition (with over $5,000 in cash and prizes), Florida Super Championship Wresting, The Super Geek Film Festival (featuring 40 brand new films), 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!

The FSC Interactive Video Game Department will feature over a dozen Video Game companies on the show floor including Gazillion Entertainment (Marvel Heroes 2015), Dead Man Walking Studios, Dennaton Games, Nuclei3D, Galaxy Trail, Pixel Jam, Yacht Club Games, Disco Pixel, Ustwo, and Tale of Game’s Studio. There will be hundreds of Video Game set ups including PC Gaming (courtesy of Alienware and Origin PC), Console Gaming (X-Box, PS3, Wii, etc…), and Classic Arcade and Pinball Machines (courtesy of APE Arcade and Pinball Expo). Artists and Writers from League of Legends and Saints Row 4 will be in attendance as well.

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

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

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

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

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.