Category: Design District

MaitejosuneUrrechaga at Swampspace 5/11/13

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MaitejosuneUrrechaga at Swampspace
swampspaceSaturday, May 11, 2013, 5:00pm until 10:00pm
Swampspace
150 NE 42 St
Miami, Florida 33137

Yes, No or I Don’t Know Why, are common responses to questions. When the answer is ” On the Tip of the Tongue”, some call it “Presque Vu” or almost seen. To experience the work of Maitejosune Urrechaga is similar in character to these psycholinguistic phenomenon. For her solo show, Maitejosune explores through portraiture the universal experience of unconscious thoughts and impulses as yet unexplained by science or spirituality.

Sound Theory Live to Relaunch on Wynwood Radio 5/10/13

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Sound Theory Live to Relaunch on Wynwood Radio
soundtheoryFriday, May 10, 7:00pm until 9:00pm
The Stage Miami
Miami Design District 170 NE 38th Street
Miami, Florida 33137

Sound Theory Live to Relaunch on Wynwood Radio May 10
Award-winning music program celebrates return at The Stage Miami

After four years of broadcasting on local jazz station WDNA, the musical performance and interview program Sound Theory Live has found a new home: Wynwood Radio.

“We’re excited about resuming Sound Theory Live with our new media partners Wynwood Radio and look forward to bringing the global listening public even more compelling programming and music,” says founder and host Carlos F. Garcia, who also owns the show’s brick and mortar venue, The Stage Miami. “We invite everyone to celebrate with us at The Stage on Friday, May 10th, 2013 beginning at 7 p.m. for an extended two-hour show or listen in on the web. Following the show, Wynwood Radio will continue to stream live from The Stage with acts and DJs throughout the night.”

Adds Wynwood Radio’s Vice President and Director Vicente Solis: “We are delighted to be Sound Theory Live’s new home and media partners. Carlos and his team have many positive liaisons with the different Miami musical scenes. We believe that his show, in an online radio environment, can thrive, become more agile, fun and can also enhance the opportunity for community expansion that Wynwood Radio nurtures as part of its DNA.”

The move to web won’t change the show format, which according to the program website is “geared towards promoting the great local musicians by showcasing their talents live on the radio.” It will allow for greater content freedom and a looser format not beholden to news updates and public service announcements. Garcia adds: “The show expects to have increased flexibility both in programming and in location. We hope to bring the show to venues and events all over South Florida to help continue moving the Miami music scene forward!”

Once again the show will feature Garcia, voted Miami New Times’ “Best FM Radio Personality” in 2010, as the host, with the assistance of co-hosts Sasha Torres, co-owner of The Stage, venue booking agent Eric Garcia and show veteran, Andrea Alarcon.

Slated to play live and be interviewed on the maiden Wynwood Radio webcast are: Afrobeta, Electric Piquete, Brendan O’Hara, Radioboxer, Humbert, The Problem Kids, Bachaco as well as veteran Miami DJs DJ Sire Esq., DJ Manuvers and many more. There are some surprise guests in store as well. The festivities and webcast commence May 10 at 7 p.m., during the show’s usual slot and time, and will continue through 9 p.m. Subsequently, Sound Theory Live will assume it’s regularly scheduled time on Wynwood Radio and be webcast from locations across South Florida and re-aired on Sunday afternoons, and potentially during other days and times.

Admission to the event at The Stage is free until 11 p.m. and $5 thereafter; enjoy 2-for-1 happy hour drink specials from 6 to 9 p.m. and other specials throughout the night. You can listen live on the web by navigating to www.wynwoodradio.com.

For more details and updates, visit www.soundtheorylive.net, like them on www.facebook.com/soundtheorylivemiami and follow the program on www.twitter.com/soundtheorylive.

Kiki Valdes The Valdeziacs Closing Reception 5/9/13

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Kiki Valdes “The Valdeziacs Closing Reception”
valdeziacsThursday, May 9, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
101 Exhibit LLC
101 NE 40th St
Miami, Florida 33137-3511

Please join us for the closing reception of the ‘Valdeziacs”

The Michael Margulies Artist Agency is proud to present “The Valdeziacs” a solo exhibition featuring new works from painter Kiki Valdes. “The Valdeziacs” is the culmination of Valdes’ most recent works. Many of the current paintings move into a new direction for the artist. Cartoon characters provide the first entry point to Valdes’ complex explorations of layered cut canvas collages, abstractions and figurative cartoon imagery. He paints the excited, cryptic images of bubbly faces and toon masks to convey a feeling of childhood nostalgia as a visual tactic to address space and form.

Valdes sees the cartoon imagery as a way to communicate and connect with a wider audience by conjuring memories. Cartoons have seeped into our consciousness since childhood and the artist uses those recognizable images and memories as prop for questions about painting and our obsession with the familiar. The new works in “The Valdeziacs,” the title in itself is a nod to childhood nostalgia, plays with form. Valdes turns various characteristics of known cartoon figures into a complete abstraction. Certain qualities like curves, exaggerated eyes and big mouth emphasize the duality of his compositions and create a battle between the familiar graphic figuration and what is familiar in painting. Valdes creates a place where darkness and light meet. He merges both and they open a dialogue and leave space for interpretation.

Posh For Paws 5/30/13

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Posh For Paws
Thursday, 05/30/2013, 07:00 pm – 01:00 am
ALEX2MAY32013FRONTPoshForPaws-flyerLMNT
55 NW 36 Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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May 6, 2013

Dear Company or Individuals

Posh Production and Events LLC in conjunction with Friends Forever Rescue Inc. which is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was founded in 2001 with the mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome homeless and unwanted dogs in need of help. Friends Forever rescue relies on volunteers to foster and transport the dogs. The dogs are featured on Petfinder.com and each Saturday the rescue brings the dogs to Petsmart in the Falls, S. Miami area for adoption from 10-4pm.

Currently, the Friends Forever Shelter was deemed not livable due to the amount of mold found in the building. Ms. Dee Smith, the founder is looking at options from several resources in finding temporary housing for her dogs. The Friends Forever Inc., has acquired five acres of land to build a new shelter, from a generous donor. Their goal is to raise from this event $20,000.00 to begin the process of breaking ground. Posh Production and Events is committed, in this charity and your support is greatly needed for this event

Each year, Posh Production and Events holds an event in order to benefit a non-profit organization. This year we are hosting an event called 1st Annual Posh for Paws. It will be on May 30th in midtown Miami at LMNT. From 7pm-1am Thursday night. We have invited media and over 500 guests to come and learn more about the shelters, what they can do to help and enjoy an evening out. We are proud to present this event for a donation of $25 to the public.

We would be honored to have your participation in this program. We truly believe that you can provide your valuable support to this program this year.

Sponsorship opportunities and VIP tables are still available . If you want more information, you are free to contact me at 305.505.6071. Your sponsorship and support would help me in our attempt. Thank you for your support in advance.

Sincerely,

Melanie Tillbrook, CEO/President | Charlie J. D’Angelo De Diaz, Vice President of Operations

Posh Production and Events LLC. | 305.505.6071

www.Poshproductionandevents.com

Jillian Mayer / Project Room: Tracey Goodman and Valerie Snobeck Opening 5/11/13

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Jillian Mayer / Project Room: Tracey Goodman & Valerie Snobeck Opening
JillianMayerFront5x7.165045Saturday, May 11, 2013 7-10pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Ave
Miami Fl 33127

Conversation with Tracey Goodman and exhibition curator Joanna Kleinberg Romanow: 6:30pm
Jillian Mayer: Precipice/PostModem
Project Room: Tracey Goodman & Valerie Snobeck: Out of Place
Curated by Joanna Kleinberg Romanow, Assistant Curator, Drawing Center, NY

Now celebrating its 15th year of exhibiting experimental contemporary art, Locust Projects is pleased to present Precipice/PostModem by Miami-based artist Jillian Mayer. Mayer is known for eclectic video installations that compress virtual, cinematic, and physical space. This will be Mayer’s largest exhibition to date, passing fluidly from cinema to installation in both the physical and digital realm while incorporating interactive and technological elements to create a nonlinear meta-narrative.
The exhibition will feature sculptural and installation work satirically exploring the concept of a technological singularity, the theoretical moment in time when the boundary between human and machine no longer exists. Mayer uses comedy as a means to inspire introspection about technology’s place as a surrogate for spirituality in our lives, and implies that it is quickly becoming much more, regardless of whether or not the predictions of futurists like Ray Kurzweil come to fruition. The various pieces of her show explore the ramifications of this impending change, from angles that range from sociological to parodic to sublime.
Works include A Place for Online Dreaming, an installation with performance, linked to an interactive website at Aplaceforonlinedreaming.com as well as Swing Space, another video installation featuring several performers on swings above the gallery floor, transfixed by a projected digital reality; and For U, a sculpture that exists in augmented reality and can only be fully seen through a custom smartphone app. Other works will include self-aware paintings, faux infomercials, and poorly articulated androids constructed of digital tablets and Roomba vacuum cleaners.
Precipice/PostModem builds on a body of work that began with the experimental short film #PostModem which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013 and was later featured in an independent film retrospective at MoMA in New York as part of the Carte Blanche series.

Sound Theory Live’s Relaunch on Wynwood Radio 5/10/13

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Sound Theory Live’s Relaunch on Wynwood Radio
Friday, 05/10/2013, 06:00 pm – 03:00 am
321467_10151554781835902_1881016023_nThe Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St
Miami, Florida 33137
RSVP Link

Sound Theory Live to Relaunch on Wynwood Radio May 10

Award-winning music program celebrates return at The Stage Miami

Miami, FL – May 1, 2013 – After four years of broadcasting on local jazz station WDNA, the musical performance and interview program Sound Theory Live has found a new home: Wynwood Radio.

“We’re excited about resuming Sound Theory Live with our new media partners Wynwood Radio and look forward to bringing the global listening public even more compelling programming and music,” says founder and host Carlos F. Garcia, who also owns the show’s brick and mortar venue, The Stage Miami. “We invite everyone to celebrate with us at The Stage on Friday, May 10th, 2013 beginning at 7 p.m. for an extended two-hour show or listen in on the web. Following the show, Wynwood Radio will continue to stream live from The Stage with acts and DJs throughout the night.”

Adds Wynwood Radio’s Vice President and Director Vicente Solis: “We are delighted to be Sound Theory Live’s new home and media partners. Carlos and his team have many positive liaisons with the different Miami musical scenes. We believe that his show, in an online radio environment, can thrive, become more agile, fun and can also enhance the opportunity for community expansion that Wynwood Radio nurtures as part of its DNA.”

The move to web won’t change the show format, which according to the program website is “geared towards promoting the great local musicians by showcasing their talents live on the radio.” It will allow for greater content freedom and a looser format not beholden to news updates and public service announcements. Garcia adds: “The show expects to have increased flexibility both in programming and in location. We hope to bring the show to venues and events all over South Florida to help continue moving the Miami music scene forward!”

Once again the show will feature Garcia, voted Miami New Times’ “Best FM Radio Personality” in 2010, as the host, with the assistance of co-hosts Sasha Torres, co-owner of The Stage, venue booking agent Eric Garcia and show veteran, Andrea Alarcon.

Slated to play live and be interviewed on the maiden Wynwood Radio webcast are: Afrobeta, Electric Piquete, Brendan O’Hara, Radioboxer, Humbert, The Problem Kids, Bachaco as well as veteran Miami DJs DJ Sire Esq., DJ Manuvers and many more. There are some surprise guests in store as well. The festivities and webcast commence May 10 at 7 p.m., during the show’s usual slot and time, and will continue through 9 p.m. Subsequently, Sound Theory Live will assume it’s regularly scheduled time on Wynwood Radio and be webcast from locations across South Florida and re-aired on Sunday afternoons, and potentially during other days and times.

Admission to the event at The Stage is free until 11 p.m. and $5 thereafter; enjoy 2-for-1 happy hour drink specials from 6 to 9 p.m. and other specials throughout the night. You can listen live on the web by navigating to www.wynwoodradio.com.

For more details and updates, visit www.soundtheorylive.net, like them on www.facebook.com/soundtheorylivemiami and follow the program on www.twitter.com/soundtheorylive.

Majestic Mondays 5/6/13

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Majestic Mondays
MAJESTIC_HAPPY_HOUR_MAY6_2013Monday, May 6 | 6-9 PM
Oak Tavern
35 NE 40th Street
Design District, Miami

Please RSVP by Monday 12pm. Facebook RSVP
RSVP: rsvp@majesticproperties.com

Join us for a drink. Majestic Properties along with TUI Lifestyle and Oak Tavern invite you to the start of Majestic Mondays.

A monthly networking event for the Real Estate and Design communities.

Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails
Complimentary cocktails 6-7pm
Reduced price drinks after 7pm

E-KleK-TiK: An IPC Visual Lab Photography Exhibit 5/4/13

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E-KleK-TiK: An IPC Visual Lab Photography Exhibit
Saturday, 05/04/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
EclecticExhibit_CurleySmallACND Gallery of Art at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep
4949 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

An IPC Visual Lab exhibit curated by award-winning Miami Herald photojournalist Carl Juste. View an eclectic collection of works by professional photojournalists Carl Juste, C.W. Griffin, Charlie Trainor, Andrew Kaufman. And, their advanced lab students: Jenny Babot Romney, Rubyann Smith Hernandez, Nanci Thomas, Zeus Shama, Jennifer Kay, and Ethan Britton. DJ ONEWAY will be spinning the tunes. Free.

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 6 to 10 pm
Exhibit runs through May 31, 2013

Petite Chic Gifts Trunk Show at Eména Spa 4/26/13

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Petite Chic Gifts Trunk Show at Eména Spa
Friday, 04/26/2013, 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
invite-petitegiftsBOSTONEména Spa
4100 NE 2nd Ave. Suite 301,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

With Mother’s Day being just around the corner, Emena Spa Presents a Beauty & Fashion Trunk Show Starring Petite Chic Gifts. Petite Chic specializes in personalized and custom made-to-order gifts for all occasions, in addition to a variety of readily available products for all of your gifting needs!Join the Emena Spa Staff for a Pre-Mother’s Day celebration as we personalize gifts while enjoying delicious Hors D’oeuvres by our lovely neighbors, MC Kitchen. In need of a polish change? Don’t worry, just stop by our nail bar and pick a Spring color of your choice.If you want to learn more about our med spa services come in for a free consultation!

Ring Finger Studio Bridal Ring Sample Sale! 5/5/13

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Ring Finger Studio Bridal Ring Sample Sale!
Sunday, 05/05/2013, 12:00 pm –
SampleSaleInvitationRing Finger Studio
2 NE 40th Street Suite #302,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

Private jeweler, Ring Finger Studio, is opening their Design District doors for a two day Sample Sale. Guests arriving at the private studio can expect to receive discounts of up to 70% on high-end engagement rings and wedding bands from brands like Scott Kay and Tiffany, as well as custom pieces by Ring Finger Studio.

Engagement rings selections include an array of fancy yellow and white diamonds. Proposing men can get a deal on a select diamond engagement rings with center diamonds ranging from one to three carats.

Wedding bands styles include platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and diamond bands for men and women.

Hurry in though, the sample sale is two days only and rings are sure to go fast!

Sunday, May 5th 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 6th 12:00-8:00 p.m.

downtown FULL MOON party – Free Like Me Live at LMNT 4/27/13

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downtown FULL MOON party – Free Like Me Live at LMNT
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 08:00 pm – 04:00 am
Full-Moon-Party-Flyer-Front-April-20133-800pxLMNT
55 NW 36th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

The “downtown FULL MOON party” presents
“Free Like Me”
(The Welcome Back Party)
Doors open at 8pm (FREE admission from 8p – 10p)

Free admission before 12 midnight for all drummers and musicians with proper instruments

Featuring:
Live Music Set: Eric Dez
Live Music: Karina Skye; Joshua Stedman
Featured Live Band: Free Like Me
Special Live Music Set: Warp9
Deejay / Music Producer: Dj Stingray (Celebrating His Birthday!)
Special Host: Sophie Moon
Special Guest Drummer: Bli Bi Gore Eric
Drum Leader: Flex Drum Jams
Fire Performances: Need To Burn (www.needtoburn.com); The Florida Fire Collective; (All other skillful talents are welcomed!)
Various Performers and Hula Hoopers: Bring your own!!!
Live Interactive Art
Live Drum Sessions:

Drumming Sessions starts early at 9pm until (Indoor Only)… We welcome all drummers, musicians, fire/poi performers, Hula Hoopers, Dancers, Poets, Freestylers; jugglers, magicians, etc…

Open Mic Session
Open Mic Session between 8:30p – 9:30p…
Please arrive at 8pm. First to sign-up get to play first!!!
(If you have a talent and want to share it with our crowd, the stage is Open.)

Suggested Dresscode: (Very Important!)
We would like to see everyone dressed in Creative Fashion; meaning that you are Free to be You at the “downtown FULL MOON party”, and expressing yourself goes beyond the contribution of your positive energy… You ought to also be dressed appropriately and funkyliciously. So, please think of something Unique and Outrageously You!

Parking Available
We will be renting the adjacent Parking Lot (Limited Space) to facilitate safe parking for those of you who get there in the earlier hours. The fee in only $5 before midnight and $10 after (This is to cover our rental cost). Additional paid parking can also be found in the Midtown Shopping Center (Where the Target Store is)… It’s a couple of blocks walking distance, but it’s affordable and safer than street parking (free in some areas).

Hosted By: The “downtown FULL MOON party” family…
Tell Your Friends… They Will Thank You For It

The Israel Experience 4/17/13

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The Israel Experience
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
537627_442618785818879_971354475_nVilla 221
221 NE 17th Street,
Miami , Florida 33132
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Open Vodka Bar Sponsored by Ketel One Vodka | Authentic Israeli Bites by Rare Steakhouse | Live DJ | Hookah Stations | and prizes.

$25 in advance. $40 at the door.
https://tbs.wufoo.com/forms/the-israel-experience-2013/ <- Tickets Link!

Proceeds benefit HandsOn Miami, bringing volunteerism and service to Miami in a new partnership with The Tribe and Jewish Volunteer Services.

The Israel Experience will undoubtedly be an event like no Miamian has seen before.Exclusively for people in their 20s and 30s, the event is a celebration of Israel’s 65th year of independence, The Tribe is teaming up with The Network of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to bring an unforgettable collaboration of music, food, entertainment and culture. Hosted in the heart of Miami’s Downtown sector at Villa 221, guests will mingle, sip and nosh while being infused with an Israeli atmosphere. Authentic tunes of middle eastern vibes will fill the air as the DJ plays some top Israeli hits. The aroma of Mediterranean spices will entrench their palettes as they indulge in traditional bites. Israeli flags will wave in celebration as our Jewish community comes together as one.

With no intention to advocate, just celebrate the creation of the only Jewish State in existence, the Tribe aims to produce a memorable and cultural experience like no other. Combining the unique and traditional elements of a true Israeli celebration, The Tribe will surely draw the crowds.

To learn more about The Tribe visit: www.thetribe.org

Chapstick Sponsors Jacob Jeffries and Suzanna Choffel 4/12/13

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Chapstick Sponsors Jacob Jeffries & Suzanna Choffel
JJB_TheStage_1Friday, April 12, 9:00PM
The Stage Miami
Miami Design District
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, Florida 33137

TBKG and Chapstick are excited to present Jacob Jeffries and Suzanna Choffel live at The Stage this Friday, April 12. It’s a special birthday celebration for Jacob, complete with the indie sounds you love and even free giveaways. For videos and more info, check out our blog post on the show.

Working Girls Book Launch Party 4/17/13

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Working Girls Book Launch Party
Sunday, 04/17/2013, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
book-cover-5-x7-72-dpiSouthstreet Restaurant
4000 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Join Shavon Jones for the launch of her debut novel, Working Girls: Money, Power & Love. Party also coincides with the publication of Shavon’s column in Brickell Magazine. Blair S. Walker, Mystery Author (Don’t Believe Your Lying Eyes) and Biographer (Why Should White Guys Have all the Fun: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire) to give introductory remarks. Valet and metered street parking are available. Dress is Jazzy. See you there!

Teepee Spring Tour Show at Bardot 3/28/13

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Teepee Spring Tour
Teepee_Spring_Tour_2013_500Thursday, March 28, doors at 10pm, band at midnight.
Bardot
3456 N Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
http://bardotmiami.com

Local experimental musician Teepee will celebrate the beginning of a three week national tour with his full band at Bardot on Thursday, March 28, 2013. Supporting DJs include Mikey Ramirez from Radio-Active Records, and Mr. Jolt, host and owner of local internet radio station Jolt Radio.

Teepee pairs experimental dissonance with confessional, melodic beauty to create uncompromising, lush noise pop. The group’s latest effort Distant Love or: Time Never Meant Anything, And Never Will is their most ambitious album to date, drawing heavily from sonic innovators My Bloody Valentine, Joe Meek, and Death in June. The three piece live band consists of Erix S. Laurent, Andrew McLees, and Dion Keith Kerr IV.

The upcoming tour will support the release of Teepee’s latest album, and continues throughout April with an appearance at Graveface Records in Savannah, GA for Record Store Day on April 20th. Along the way, Teepee will perform with The People’s Temple (HoZac Records), Levek (Lefse Records), Dead Confederate (Old Flame Records), and Purling Hiss (Fan Death, Drag City Records), among others. Please see below for exact dates. The band’s profile continues to rise both locally and nationally: CMJ profiled Teepee on their website in June 2012; BeachedMiami selected Time Meant Nothing as their #1 local single of 2012; and Miami New Times voted Distant Love one of the year’s best local albums.

Please see below for a list of all national dates:

3/28: Miami, FL, Bardot
3/30: Gainesville, FL, The Church of Holy Colors w/ Levek, Woset, Euglossine
3/31: Chapel Hill, NC, The Cave w/ Earthbound Misfits, Flesh Wounds
4/01: Asheville, NC, Blackout Effectors w/ Soft Opening
4/02: Charlottesville, VA, Tea Bazaar w/ Canary Oh Canary
4/03: Baltimore, MD, Golden West Cafe w/ Christopher Nobody and the Nothing
4/04: Philadelphia, PA, Kung Fu Necktie w/ The People’s Temple, Southern Femisphere
4/05: New York, NY, Cake Shop w/ Herzog Rising, Lodro, Slow Warm Death
4/06: Brooklyn, NY, Silent Barn w/ Lea Bertucci, Silent Isle, Burial Shroud
4/07: Boston, MA, O’Brien’s Pub w/ Guilty Party, Weak Stomach
4/09: New Haven, CT, Cafe Nine w/ Ghost of Chance, Florida=Death
4/10: Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. Roboto Project presented by Draw Us Lines and Monalloh Foundry
4/11: Detroit, MI, PJ’s Lager House w/ The Mahonies, The Intended, Church Shoes
4/13: Bloomington, IN, Culture Shock Fest w/ TBA
4/14: Chicago, IL, Permanent Records
4/15: Chicago, IL, The Empty Bottle w/ Purling Hiss (Record Release Party), AXIS:SOVA
4/17: St. Louis, MO, The Livery w/ Burrows, Spectator, Wildeyed
4/18: Nashville, TN. The End w/ Western Medication, Dirty Dreams
4/19: Atlanta, GA, The Earl w/ Dead Confederate
4/20: Savannah, GA, Graveface Records, Record Store Day w/ TBA

Food Truck Knights 4/12/13

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Food Truck Knights
Sunday, 04/12/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
FoodTruckInvasion-230x300Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep
4949 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

Back by popular demand!

Calling all Knights, Family, Friends, Alumni and the Community!

ACND Prep and Food Truck Invasion invite the community to attend their Second “Food Truck Knights.” Enjoy an evening of great food and family fun. Face painting, bounce house, music and much more!

The Knight Line-up of Great Food: Chamos on Wheels; Che Grill; Cheeseburger Baby; Crazydilla; Food Junkies; Killer Pasta; Kona Ice; La Nostra Pizza; Lobsta Rollin; Sugar Yummy Mama; and Taco Fresh. For more information, visit www.acnd.net.

All proceeds benefit the Technology Fund.

The following trucks will attend.

Cheeseburger Baby
Churromania
Daily Specia
Don Mofongo
El Orgullo Latin Kitchen
Food Junkies
La Nostra Pizza
Lobsta Rollin
Manteca
Marlies Delights

Complimentary Sunday Brunch at Irving Cypen Tower 3/17/13

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Complimentary Sunday Brunch at Irving Cypen Tower
Sunday, 03/17/2013, 09:30 am – 01:00 pm
Residential-Living-at-Miami-Jewish-Health-Systems-21Irving Cypen Tower
5100 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Please join us at a complimentary brunch and tour at the newly renovated Irving Cypen Tower on Sunday, March 17th, 2013. Irving Cypen Tower is on the beautiful 20 acre campus of the Miami Jewish Health Systems, 5200 NE 2nd Ave in the heart of the Design District.

Brunch begins at 9:30 and will end at 1:00 PM. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend. Contact Leslee Geller at 305 232 LIFE (5433).

Look forward to seeing you there.

Past-Life Regression Meditation Experience 3/21/13

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Past-Life Regression Meditation Experience
Thursday, 03/21/2013, 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
regressionad-192x99Bagua
4736 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

This gathering will include an introductory discussion of past lives and regression therapy, followed by a guided meditation to assist participants in accessing their own past life memories and spiritual guidance. Presented by Jed Shlackman, LMHC, M.S. Ed.
Admission is $20 at the door. Location info at www.bagua9.com
Call 305-259-0013 for more information. www.phinsights.com/regression.html

Locust Talks with Lauri Firstenberg 4/18/13

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Locust Talks with Lauri Firstenberg
Thursday, April 18 at 7pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

Locust Talks, a new series of free public lectures by visiting art professionals from diverse institutions across the country have been invited to talk about topics impacting artists and their communities. Following the sold out-SRO presentation by Creative Time’s executive director Anne Pasternak is Lauri Firstenberg,  director and chief curator of LAX Art. LAX Art is an independent non-profit art space in LA that  produces and presents experimental exhibitions, encourages the conversation on contemporary art in LA and inspires the dynamic relationship between art, artists and audiences.

Complementing the Locust Talks, the visiting curators and directors are making visits to the studios of South Florida-based artists as a personal way to provide artists an outsider’s insight into their work, and an opportunity to develop on- on-one relationships.

“Artists involved in our Artist Advisory Committee have specifically expressed a need for more access to top curators, writers and arts professionals as an avenue to expand their practices and sustain their careers,” relates Ms. Sheldon. “As a result of the studio visits, we hope to broaden Miami artists’ sphere of influence, giving them the opportunity to build new relationships—and ultimately exhibition opportunities, with dynamic curatorial voices from across the country and internationally.”

Irie Foundation and The Motivational Edge Present The Art Of Lyrical Expression, A Student Graduation and Performance 3/14/13

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Irie Foundation and The Motivational Edge Present The Art Of Lyrical Expression, A Student Graduation and Performance
lyricalThursday, March 14, 2013 from 6-10pm
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137

The Irie Foundation and The Motivational Edge will present, The Art of Lyrical Expression, a Student Graduation and Performace. This event is open to the general public of all ages. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet DJ Irie and the graduating class as we celebrate this milestone and encourage excellence in education through the arts. Attendees will learn what The Motivational Edge and Irie Foundation’s partnership means for the youth and the community as a whole.  A suggested $20 donation automatically enters guests into raffles for various prizes including an hotel getaway, gift cards, DJ lessons, guitar classes and more! The silent auction will include a “Miami Heat Experience” – including 2 tickets and a meet and greet with DJ Irie, an exotic car rental, 5-Course Dinner for Two (offered by Chef Max Hardy), signed memorabilia and much more! Chef Max will also be providing food for the first 100 guests!
 
Aligned in its efforts to utilize music and the arts as a motivational and educational tool for today’s youth, the Irie Foundation and The Motivational Edge have joined forces to provide under-resourced Miami youth with a creative and safe outlet for musical expression and the opportunity to showcase their talents at events such as this one.
 
“The IRIE Foundation is thrilled to support the Motivational Edge and be a part of the Q1 Graduation. We see so much talent and potential in the kids participating in the program and we are committed to doing what we can to let that their talent shine!”
 
"The youth are preparing dillegently and are very excited for the opportunity to perform and show everyone just how hard they have worked over the last few months,” said Ian Welsch, The Motivational Edge Founder/CEO. “Many of our kids never imagined to have an opoortunity like this, and the beautiful thing is that this is just the tip of the iceberg, as they are now on the road to succes!”
 
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting this event and ensuring it’s a success! RKE Law Group, Vitamin Water, Miami Society of Young Philanthropists and MC Customs.
Please RSVP to Info@TheMotivationalEdge.org or call 305.350.3950.  We hope to see you there!

The Art of Lyrical Expression – A Student Showcase and Graduation, with DJ Irie 3/14/13

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The Art of Lyrical Expression – A Student Showcase and Graduation, with DJ Irie
Thursday, 03/14/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lyrical-Expression-Event-ME-and-IRIE-Foundation-March-14thThe Stage
170 NE 38th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
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The Motivational Edge and Irie Foundation Presents: The Art of Lyrical Expression

Student Graduation and Performance.

Come meet DJ Irie and the graduating class as they celebrate this milestone and encourage excellence in education through the arts.

$20 suggested donation will automatically enter you into a raffle for hotel stay, gift cards, 5-hr DJ Course and much more!

RSVP at Info@TheMotivationalEdge.org

Silent Auction Items:
Exotic Car Rental
Miami Heat Experience with DJ Irie meet and greet
Five-Course Dinner for two, by Chef Max
Signed Memorabilia
Many other items too

Sponsored by:

RKE Law Group
MC Customs
Miami Society of Young Philanthropists (MSYP)
Vitamin Water
Social Buzz TV
Chef Max Hardy

Vision for a New Haiti Cathedral – Winning Competition Designs Exhibition 2/23/13

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Vision for a New Haiti Cathedral – Winning Competition Designs Exhibition
Tuesday, 02/26/2013, 05:30 pm –
HaitiCathedralFirstPlacePromo1PuertoRicoACND Gallery of Art at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep
4949 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Engage the Future, Celebrate Life, and Mindful of the Past:
“Winning Competition Designs for Rebuilding the Notre Dame de L’Assomption Cathedral, Port-au-Prince, Haiti” On View at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep

Archbishop of Miami Thomas Wenski will open this exhibit recently held at the University of Miami School of Architecture. The community is welcome to attend the Opening Reception and the free exhibit runs through the end of March 2013. View the works of internationally awarded architecture teams who competed in a design competition initiated by the Archbishop of Port-au-Prince Mgr. Guyre Poulard to help build a new cathedral for the nation’s capital. In his petition, Mgr. Poulard stated: “The ideal design must engage the future and celebrate life. Still, it must be mindful of the past and memorialize the thousands who died and were injured in the earthquake of January 12, 2010.”

Haring Miami 3/6/13-3/10/13

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Haring Miami
Wednesday, March 6: 7 P.M. To 10:30 P.M.
Thursday, March 7: 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
Friday, March 8: 11 A.M.-10P.M.
Saturday March 9 : 10 A.M- 10 P.M
Sunday, March 10: 10 A.M.To 7 P.M.
The Moore Building
4040 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami 33137
www.HaringMiami.com

General admission: $25 online; $30 at door. VIP Tickets: $225 online; $275 at door. A percentage of the profits will be directed to Best Buddies and Care Resource.

A major celebration of the works of Keith Haring, the underground artist who defined an era with his bold, cartoonish and frenetic designs, to open in an extensive exhibit in Miami

A rare opportunity for local art lovers who will want to once again, live, learn, recall or simply connect with what was once the most colorful art scene in the New York of the 80s and 90s, are anticipated to flock to HARING MIAMI, a rare and exciting opportunity to view an extensive retrospective of the works of the late Keith Haring.

Haring Miami is being co-produced by Michael Rosen, president and CEO of Colored Thumb, a driving force behind many of the area’s top art exhibits, and prominent local celebrity photographer Manny Hernandez. Rosen and Hernandez are the team who last year brought to South Florida the record-breaking “Dali Miami.”

The collection features more than 200 original works drawn from private collections and never before seen in public.

Born in May, 1958 in Reading Pennsylvania, Keith Haring was reared by his cartoonist father at a time when the world was enchanted by Walt Disney, Charles Schultz and Dr. Seuss. Passing up professional schooling and a career as a commercial graphic artist, Haring moved to New York where he was immediately embraced by an alternative art community that had already produced such fellow artist friends as Kenny Scharf and Jean-Michel Basquiet.

Joining the contemporary underground scene of dynamic musicians, performance artists, and graffiti writers, Haring painted his way through the subway stations of New York where he drew hundreds of his soon-to-become-famous white chalk linear drawings. Going on to his first solo exhibition at the Wesbeth Painters Space Haring followed with his acclaimed one man Soho debut at the Shafrazi Gallery. In 1981 he opened the Pop Shop where his images and T-shirts found instant international popularity and everlasting recognition as a true original defining his time and art.

Sadly, in a blazing but short career between 1982 and 1989, Haring generated more than 50 public art works in cities throughout the world, working consistently for and with children. Diagnosed with AIDS in 1989 from which he died in 1990 at the age of 31, Haring had earlier addressed his personal issue by founding the Keith Haring Foundation to provide funding for AIDS organizations, children‘s programs, and to further awareness of AIDS.

Haring Miami Committee currently includes John & Joyce Varvatos, Alina & Anthony K. Shriver, Patricia Field, Susan & David Edelstein, Marvin Ross Friedman and Adrienne bon Haes, Jorge Plasencia, Michael and Nicole Simkins, Debbie Ohanian, Michael Aller, Lee Brian Schrager, Susanne Birbragher, Daniel and Marcella Novela.

Sponsors of Haring Miami include Miami Herald, Miami.com; Best Buddies, Care Resource, Ocean Drive Magazine, socialmiami.com, Thescenemiami.com, and Photorealism.

Bombay Sapphire*gin is the official liquor sponsor for the exhibit activating a VIP Bombay Sapphire Lounge experience which will feature an array of signature specialty cocktails throughout the event. The opening night celebration will also feature cocktails made with “Bombay Sapphire East,” the newest spirit from the House of Bombay in over 25 years.

MIke Russ & Chris Valencia Present Kiss Me Deadly at The Stage Valentine’s Day 2/14/13

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MIke Russ & Chris Valencia Present Kiss Me Deadly at The Stage Valentine’s Day
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 09:00 pm –
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Mike Russ & Chris Valencia are pleased to invite you to Miami Noir “Kiss Me Deadly” where the party becomes a story on the sexiest night of the year. The Stage will play host to the hottest event on Valentine’s Day. This is a night where seduction and romance meet the best in Miami nightlife. Our talented DJ roster will take patrons on a “musical journey” while guests enjoy the best drink and bottle specials in Miami.

DJ’s:Mike Russ + Chris Valencia

Alongside:
Rob Vanz
Austin Frank
Santi E

9th Annual Gala Discover Haiti an Elegant Affair 2/23/13

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9th Annual Gala Discover Haiti an Elegant Affair
haitiSaturday, February 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM
The Haitian Heritage Museum
4141 Northeast 2nd Ave, #105c
Miami, FL 33137

Tickets are $100 Until February 11th then regular admission of $125.00 will apply until the day of the event.
Click Here to Purchase Early Bird Tickets

Haitian Heritage Museum present its 2nd Father Jean Juste Award at the 9th Annual Discover Haiti Gala- February 23, 2013 – The Haitian Heritage Museum, the first of its kind in the world outside of Haiti, will honor community leaders who have championed the cause to uplift Haitian heritage and culture during its 9th Annual Discover Haiti Gala on Saturday, February 23rd at the museum located in the Miami Design District. The Haitian Heritage Museum Father Jean Juste Visionary Award is named after the visionary leader who advocated for human rights and social justice on behalf of Haiti’s poor. Father Jean Juste is highly regarded as the Godfather of Miami’s Little Haiti community.

The 2013 honorees include:
Haitian Heritage Museum Father Jean Juste Visionary Award to a special trailblazer within the Haitian community. Will be announced at the Gala.
Haitian Heritage Museum Honorary Haitian- Commissioner Audrey Edmonson
Haitian Heritage Museum Corporate Partner –Whole Foods Market South Beach
Haitian Heritage Museum Cultural Achiever -Claude Charles
Haitian Heritage Museum Cultural Achiever- Jean Claude Execulin
Haitian Heritage Museum Haitian Pillar -Tamara Phillipeaux
Haitian Heritage Museum Scholastic Award-Katiuscia Gregoire

The Haitian Heritage Museum 9th Annual Discover Haiti Gala will be held on February 23, 2013 from 7:00pm to midnight at the museum located at 4141 NE 2nd Avenue Miami. Tickets to the gala are $100 until the 11th of February and $125 from the 12th of February until the day of the gala. Tickets can be purchased online at DiscoverHaitiGala.eventbrite.com or call (305) 371-5988.
The gala is the museum’s signature fundraiser to support the museum’s outreach and cultural based educational programming at MDCPS including three Museum Magnet schools in the City of North Miami. A taste of Haitian culture will be on full display featuring the museum’s latest exhibition, live entertainment, cocktails and cultural appetizers, as well as silent auction items.

The Haitian Heritage Museum is a non-profit organization committed to highlighting and preserving Haiti’s rich culture and heritage locally, nationally, and internationally. Most notably, the HHM is the only museum in the world outside of Haiti dedicated entirely to the Haitian people. Our goal is to provide a cultural Mecca for South Florida where individuals within and outside of our community can enjoy Haitian art, historic artifacts, ethnic sounds of Haitian music, Haitian films, and a collection of Haitian Literary works. By providing this experience to the public, the museum exposes the phenomenal contributions by Haitian-Americans and creates a cultural legacy for future generations.

Special Recognition to our Sponsors
American Airlines | Walmart | Miami Dade County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson | DACRA | Publix| Whole Foods Market South Beach| Green Family Foundation | The Koppel Family | The Newman Family | Comcast | Black Enterprise| | Miami Dade County Commissioner Dennis Moss | City of North Miami | Chef Ron Duprat | Wells Fargo Bank | St. Fort Funeral Home| Bacardi

To Be – an Exploration of Possibilities 2/2/13

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To Be – an Exploration of Possibilities
Saturday, 02/02/2013, 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
To-Be-Flyer-KVedit-1387 Studios
387 NE 70th St,
miami, Florida 33138
RSVP Link

To Be: An exploration of Possibilities

Come join us for an evening of artistic explorations in the possibilities of life as a human being.

Enjoy the video and still art installations of this group exhibit, along with complimentary
beverages. Stay for the raffle for a chance to win some art!

A portion of the proceeds and the donations benefit Creative Clay (creativeclay.org), whose vision is to make the arts accessible for all. The mission is to provide expressive, educational and vocational opportunities in the arts for people with obstacles to arts access. Creative Clay serves people with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities, as well as people in healthcare settings, children, veterans, and provide outreach art experiences in our community

Creative Clay’s wide range of innovative programs, as well as its special events, celebrate community and the richness of local and regional arts.

Who we are:

Maks Dikarev is a Miami-based photographer with roots in USSR and NYC. He’s a fan of film and digital photography and as such uses both mediums to try to capture people or objects in true and candid moments of reality and expression. See samples of his works in digital, film and Polaroid, and experience a connection
with his subjects through these images.

L’Allure des Mots, a quarterly publication of provocative literature, art and fashion will be showing a video presentation featuring the works of various artists from around the nation including:

Wolf189 · Valentina Cano · Alexander of Lawrence
Alice Kung + Bryan Benoit · Sam Beasley + Katherine Villari

B.A.L.D. Jewelry is created by sisters Aria and Deirdre Nero as a way to empower women who are struggling with medical hair loss. The B.A.L.D. jewelry line is centered around being bald and beautiful
and using outrageous earrings to help affected women feel pretty, sexy and bold. 15% of profits are donated to Alopecia Areata related charities, including NAAF and GAM.

Come and BE WHO YOU ARE!

Unexpected Opera in Unexpected Places at The Stage 3/21/13-3/24/13

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Unexpected Opera in Unexpected Places
March 21 through March 24, 2013, 8pm-11:30pm
The Stage
170 Northeast 38th St.
Miami, FL 33137
General admission, standing-room tickets are $25 per person; recommended for ages 18 and older. Tickets and online at www.FGO.org or at the door the day of the event.

Program:
8:00 p.m. – Doors Open
9:00 – 9:30 p.m. – Pre-show with live band
9:30 – 10:00 p.m. – Tango
10:00 – 10:15 p.m. – Intermission
10:15 – 11:15 p.m. – María de Buenos Aires

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is proud to announce a new three-year program entitled “Unexpected Operas in Unexpected Places,” designed to bring less-known works to unique venues throughout South Florida in an effort to expose new audiences to opera, with the support of a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knights Arts Challenge. The first installment of this new initiative will bring operatic productions to the Midtown neighborhood for the first time with a tango double-bill featuring Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Tango and Ástor Piazzolla’s María de Buenos Aires, held at the popular Midtown music venue The Stage.
 
“Sometimes it’s about taking opera out of the opera house to revitalize the art form for new audiences, bringing them something they consider traditional in a completely unexpected way,” said Susan Danis, FGO’s General Director and CEO.
 
"Today’s audiences demand to be engaged. The opera’s new format is embracing that challenge by taking artists out of the formal performance hall and into people’s everyday lives and, we hope, reminding them how important and fun the classics are," said Dennis Scholl, vice president for arts at Knight Foundation.

With Unexpected Operas in Unexpected Places, FGO has created an opportunity to tap into Miami’s ever-growing community of young art lovers while also breaking down common stereotypes about the art form being boring, stuffy, or drawn-out. Proving that this production is anything but, the show uses the local bar scene and a standing-room format to put audience members in the middle of the action as the brief, yet sultry tales of lust, romance, and tango unravel around them.
 
"The double bill is not only dark and provocative, but the music calls for an unconventional setting that mimics the bars and nightclubs of Buenos Aires, where the story takes place and tango itself was born,” said Maestro Ramon Tebar, FGO Music Director and the production’s conductor. “No other city brings nightlife and culture together like Miami. It was a perfect fit!”
 
This daring production is brought to life onstage by the exciting young voices of FGO’s Young Artist Studio, with guest artists, Maestro Tebar at the podium and under the scenic direction of José Maria Condemi.
 
A two-time winner of FGO’s Henry C. Clark Award and recently appointed Artistic Director of the Palm Beach Symphony, Tebar has been said to “… achieve perfect pitch and harmony from all parts of the orchestra and, with involved and passionate action, direct the tempo with perfection to motivate the entire orchestra, making poetry …,” according to a review by the Dominican newspaper Hoy Digital [translated from Spanish]. Condemi, who has directed a multitude of operas in varied repertoire throughout the country and abroad, is described by the Wall Street Journal as “ingenious … a young Argentine-born director who makes no mistakes.”

Young Professionals of AI Justice Annual Dinner Kick-Off Party 1/16/13

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Young Professionals of AI Justice Annual Dinner Kick-Off Party
Saturday, 01/26/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
AIJ-Invite-January-26-20131Etra Fine Art
50 NE 40th St,
Miami, Florida 33137
RSVP Link

Join the Young Professionals of Americans for Immigrant Justice for our Annual Dinner Kick-Off Party featuring a fun and free night with networking, art, and of course, cocktails. Performance art by Flammerouge and sounds by Induce.

KÄ“vens Drops his Reinvented Dubstep Beats at Bardot 2/7/13

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KÄ“vens Drops his Reinvented Dubstep Beats at Bardot
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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3456 North Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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KÄ“vens is set to perform his reinvented style of dubstep infused reggae-rock at Bardot Miami. Audience members will be able to let loose in a living room-like setting, while getting a taste of his revolutionary performance style.

This underground aesthetic is unique to his work and propels reggae music to the next century. His recently released single “My Baby Boo”, which is available on iTunes, Amazon.com, and Spotify, is the first example of his new sound and musical direction.

Located in Miami’s Design and Art District in Wynwood, Bardot is a live music venue that couples intimacy with state-of-the-art sound and video. The venue values live music and strives to nurture every form of beauty. The small living room setting not only attracts the best bands in Florida, but also top performers of every genre. Bardot is attended by publishers, promoters, decision-makers, and the movers & shakers of Miami. Bardot was established by Amir Ben-Zion, the co-creator of the Townhouse Hotel, Bond Street, Buck 15, Sra. Martinez and Miss Yip Chinese café.

ACND Prep’s First Annual Food Truck Knights 1/11/13

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ACND Prep’s First Annual “Food Truck Knights!”
Friday, 01/11/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Food-Truck-Flyer-copyArchbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep
4949 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

ACND Prep and Food Truck Invasion invite the community to attend their First Annual “Food Truck Knights.” Enjoy an evening of great food and family fun. Face painting, bounce house, music and much more! All proceeds benefit the school’s Technology Fund. The Knight Line-up of Great Food: Chamos on Wheels; Che Grill; Cheeseburger Baby; Crazydilla; Food Junkies; Killer Pasta; Kona Ice; La Nostra Pizza; Lobsta Rollin; Sugar Yummy Mama; and Taco Fresh. For more information, visit www.acnd.net.

Fashionista’s Flea 12/29/12

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Fashionista’s Flea
Saturday, 12/29/2012, 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
fashionistasfleaDec29-copyEgg & Dart
4029 North Miami Avenue ,
Miami, Florida 33127
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The Fashion Treasure Hunt you Cannot Miss! Shop the closets of fashionista’s, stylist and bloggers or turn your castoffs into cash at this Fashion Flea market. This is the indoor tag sale and treasure hunt you’ve been waiting for. Hunting is FREE. Wanna sell your stash? $20 for a table…only serious fashionistas need apply. RSVP@ItMarketingConcepts.com to reserve your table. Stick around for brunch and get 20% off your food!

Ring in the New Year at The Stage with Stokeswood and The Revivalists 12/31/12

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Ring in the New Year at The Stage with Stokeswood and The Revivalists
newyearsparyDEC31December 31st
The Stage Miami
170 Northeast 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137

$20 pre-order Online . $25 at the door.

Bottle Specials! To reserve your table, email samantha@thestagemiami.com. One free Bubbly on the house compliments of The Stage before countdown. Drink Specials all night! 21+

Stokeswood is an incredibly unique, Atlanta based, Low-Endie Rock band witH infectious energy, unpredictable live performances, and a fierce electronic edge. They coined the phrase “Low-Endie” rock to describe their layered mixture of pumping synths, powerful vocals, and irresistible dance vibe.

Since forming in 2007, The Revivalists have earned their standing among the best original bands in New Orleans. The group’s blend of soulful, syncopated rock and earnest songwriting comes to life through a meticulously crafted ever-evolving live performance. In 2011 they were named Best Emerging Artist at Gambit Magazine’s Big Easy Awards. The band is proud to be a part of New Orleans’ growing independent, original music scene.

Art Asia, Scope, Overture and many more under one roof By Betty Alvarez

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As I walked in to the complex, I wanted to see Art Asia specifically because Asian art always amazes me. To my surprise the same complex housed Scope, Overture, Art Asia and other projects that escape my mind at the present. The entrance was free if you had a VIP pass depending on where you enter.

ART ASIA Miami is a highly selective showcase for galleries from around the world whose specialty is the best of established and emerging contemporary artists from throughout Asia. For the first time in our five-­year history, ART ASIA Miami will be presenting a special section dedicated to contemporary art from the South Asian subcontinent.

SCOPE Art Show returned to Miami in 2012 with a new location on the most highly-trafficked gateway to the Midtown Arts District. SCOPE Miami’s monumental 100,000 sq. ft. pavilion will house its most ambitious fair to date, featuring a selection of 20 innovative Breeder Programgalleries presented alongside 85 established international exhibitors. Celebrated as the premier launching pad for contemporary art, SCOPE Miami.

ARTS FOR A BETTER WORLDâ„¢ returned for its 3rd Edition during Art Basel Miami Beach with OVERTURE MIAMI â„¢, its newly redesigned and enhanced international platform for contemporary art.While we have a great interest in the developments and art from new geographies, the OVERTURE Show of Contemporary Art was dedicated to presenting major new trends from around the world.

BACHACO Live Concert Video Shoot at The Stage 12/15/12

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BACHACO Live Concert Video Shoot @ The Stage
Saturday, 12/15/2012, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
The Stage
170 NE 38 st,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Next Saturday December 15 BACHACO celebrates over 5 years of career as they will be shooting a Live Concert Video in their hometown Miami @ The Stage!

Come out to the show and be part of this experience with us!
FREE ADMISSION – RSVP Here!

Art Spot Intrepid Gallery showcased many talents with a performance at Red Dot Fair by Betty Alvarez

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On Tuesday, December 4th, Red Dot Art Fair had a VIP Opening Reception benefiting the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force to inaugurate another edition of a highly successful satellite art fair which took place concurrently with Art Basel Miami Beach: Red Dot Art Fair. (December 5-9, 2012)

With more than 80 national and international dealers showcasing photography, painting, sculpture and works on paper, the fair offered for the first time a solo section for individual projects featuring smaller booths for single artists.

Also for the first time, Red Dot Art Fair presented an experimental fair within its fair, a project by dealer Aldo Castillo who is heavily using the power of online media to promote his latest artistic endeavors, such as the recent Latin American Pavilion & International Wing hosted last May by Art Shanghai, and the upcoming inaugural ArtSpot Miami 2012 hosted at Red Dot.

Vero Beach-based Intrepid Gallery (Booth E108) presented a unique segment within ArtSpot 2012 launching a collective exhibition organized by the Art Marketing Mind, LLC with Silvia Medina as Intrepid’s Artistic Director and art consultant Maria Napoles and art marketing consultant Cary (Tata) Fernandez of the Art Marketing Mind.

A major highlight of the exhibition was the presentation and performances by Venezuelan-born Miami-based Luis Valenzuela, a pioneer in Green Art whose eco-friendly avant garde fashion designs “ART TO WEAR” have been part of international high caliber shows such as the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week/ The Green Shows and also exhibiting at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC and at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York City.

Valenzuela is the founder of GreenArt USA, EarthDayMiami and EcoArtFashion©. He also launched the first EcoArtFashion Week™ in the world.

The two-year-old Intrepid Gallery showcased new works by mid career artists as well as international and national emergent artists that have significantly contributed to the contemporary arts with an emphasis on current ideas and concepts that represent new trends.

Another highlight at Intrepid Gallery ArtSpot 2012, is the iPad installation/traveling exhibition entitled “Light Impressions” by 40 photographers presented and curated by Studio b. in a bright 94″ x 82″ wall of iPhoneography in which 520 images will captivate the viewers with stunning rotating looks.

The Intrepid Gallery booth will also exhibited works by NYC-based abstract painter Barbara Rosenzweig; hyperrealism by New Zealand artist Jenny Bennett; abstract work by Russian artist US-based Elena Bulotova; enhanced digital photography by Colombian-born Miami-based Alicia H. Torres; figurative work by Buenos Aires-based Gaby Grobo; figurative work by Cuban-born Miami-based Alejandro Leyva; abstract work by Hungarian-born California-based Clara Berta; figurative work by Venezuelan-born Miami-based Belina Sierraalta and abstract figurative work by Venezuelan-born Dora Abbo.

Also at Intrepid Gallery, was the work by international photographers/artists: American-born Miami-based Sheila Elias; Venezuelan-born Caracas-based Maria Fernanda Lairet; New York artist Stephanie Bloom; French/Venezuelan Miami-based Jean Pierre Dodel; and Venezuelan-born Caracas-based Magaly Barnola Otaola.

Intrepid Gallery ArtSpot 2012 partners include Eclectic Network Inc; Leonardo Di Tomaso, Betty Alvarez, Doubletree Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay and Museum Vault.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Gentleman Jack Art, Beats and Lyrics at LMNT on 11/5/12

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from Gentleman Jack Art, Beats and Lyrics at LMNT on Wedneday, December 5, 2012.

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

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

STEAM 12/7/12

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STEAM
Friday, 12/07/2012, 07:30 pm –
STEAM-MIAMI-ART-BASELAbba Fine Arts
233 NW 36th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
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STEAM

7:30PM | Friday, December 7th, 2012
ABBA WAREHOUSE
233 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33127

RSVP | socialist@nouvellevaguela.com

Nouvelle Vague (nouvellevaguela.com), in collaboration with David Alan Harvey, presents STEAM, a retro oasis during Miami Art Basel that will feature the US premiere of Deus Ex Machina’s surf film “Temple” by Jack Coleman, an interactive art and sound bus performance entitled “Hypnotic Circle”, creative cuisine from blogger Chef Suzanne Barr of itsalwayshome.com, photo prints, illustrations and video projections from our collective, Raen Optics sunglasses, hats and books from Deus Ex Machina, Roxy surf and snowboards, Insight Collectables Candle collection and Insight Garage artist Anthony Record’s work.

BAM | Gigi | Daniel Blom | Mark Compton | Gianluca Fellini | Todd Glaser | Roya Hamburger | Bryan Harvey | David Alan Harvey | Ryan Heywood | Dustin Humphrey | Jason Lear | Kassia Meador | Anthony Smallwood | Ben Sullivan | Patrick Trefz

Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli Live Cooking Demonstrations 12/9/12

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Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli Live Cooking Demonstrations
Sunday, December 9th (Closing Basel)
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

On December 9th, The Stage will welcome the evening’s MC, BBS Soap Opera Guiding Light Actor, Jordi Vilasuso. The venue will transform itself and close Basel in a big way.

At 7 p.m., Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli from Eating House and winner of Food Network’s “Chopped” will perform live cooking demonstrations. Guests will enjoy a complimentary array of his delicacies and chocolate infused Caipirinhas compliments of Remy V.

Presented by SUNGLASS USA and supported by AcheiUsa Newspaper, the Brazilian Film Festival will transform The Stage into a cozy movie setting at 9 p.m. Serving as their official launch for EcoCine, they will be screening several films for guests to enjoy. Two films that will be sure to attract the crowds is the Oscar Nominated film, Wasteland and Cannes Winner, O Gigante do Papelão. During the films, baristas will prepare and serve espresso-based coffee drinks compliments of Tierra Nueva.

Art will definitely compliment the night with a “Pastime” exhibit by Brazilian Artists, Roberta Borges and Bruno Sena. One person’s junk is another person’s treasure. That’s true for Artist, Bruno Sena who will have a recycled art installation on display.

Max Rasche, Chicago born artist and designer, and Miami Ad School student is set out to donate his artwork to an eco-friendly organization after the event. He will be working on this eco-inspired piece during the day and will complete it by the end of the night.

Once the screening comes to a close, The Stage will move into Caribbean Breeze Sundays Reggae Party. This will be the official launch.

“Our social experience during Basel certainly provides partygoers the opportunity to kick back and relax after the art. Our goal is to set the stage for their nightlife enjoyment,” noted Sasha Torres, Owner & General Manager of The Stage.

The Stage, located in the famed Miami Design District, is South Florida’s premier venue for live music, art and film. The high ceilings, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, and art lined walls by some of South Florida’s best talent combine for a great space. The Stage always strives to celebrate art, culture and diversity.

Rigid II Graffiti in Miami Mural Unveiling with Locos Por Juana 12/8/12

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Rigid II Graffiti in Miami Mural Unveiling
Saturday, December 8th
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

A Miami theme evening, Rigid II Graffiti in Miami will unveil their mural painting on the exterior wall. Locos Por Juana, Grammy and Latin Grammy nominated bilingual Latin band most notably recognized by their energetic live performances and their unique fusion of Latin styles and influences will be performing live on stage after 10 p.m. $10 cover at the door.

Throughout the night, guests will enjoy Mojito cocktails compliments of The Stage. For all the local cigar aficionados, a cigar roller will be onsite. In The Official Heineken Green Lounge, DJ’s Pirate Stereo, Santi Caballero and Troy Kurtz will be hyping up the crowd in The Alley.

Rakim, Problem Kids and Art Official Perform at The Stage 12/7/12

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Rakim, Problem Kids and Art Official Perform at The Stage
Friday, December 7th
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

Hip Hop legend, Rakim is scheduled to perform after 9 p.m. Rakim began his career as the MC for rap duo Eric B. & Rakim. Eric B. & Rakim’s classic album, Paid In Full was named the greatest hip hop album of all time by MTV. Rakim himself was ranked #4 on MTV’s list of Greatest MCs of All Time. Rakim is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest MCs within the hip hop community. The editors of About.com ranked him #1 on their list of Top 50 MCs of Our Time. In 2012, The Source ranked him #1 on their list of Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. One thing is for sure; Rakim’s work set a platform for other progressive-minded MC’s to follow and helped ensure that East Coast rap would always be maintained as the center of innovative lyrical technique. In 2011, Eric B. & Rakim were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Stage is honored to welcome Rakim on December 7th!

Currently, one of Miami’s best local acts, Problem Kids will combine their Latin Funk, Hip Hop, Alt Rock and Jazz on stage. Opening up for Rakim along with Hip Hop group, Art Official, guests can expect a music filled evening. Complimentary cocktails courtesy of The Stage will be provided throughout the night.

Brandon Opalka Graffiti Exhibition Kick Off 12/6/12

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Brandon Opalka Graffiti Exhibition Kick Off
Thursday, December 6th, 7pm
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

Brandon Opalka, curator of Rigid II Graffiti in Miami has organized a group exhibition of graffiti artists which will be onsite until Saturday, December 8th. They are kicking off their exhibit on December 6th with a mural painting on an exterior wall, which will be sure to impress onlookers.

Born in Virginia and raised in South Florida, Brandon Opalka is a self-taught artist who paints canvases and walls, in the studio and on the streets. Opalka’s beginnings are rooted in graffiti and street art. Having painted his first mural at age 14, art turned from being a creative outlet for teen angst to a career. Opalka has exhibited his work over the past 12 years in Miami, New York, Japan, and France.

The Official Heineken Green Lounge will be displayed in The Alley and will be open to guests until Saturday, December 8th. Located at The Stage, The Alley is narrow lane adorned with art painted on the walls and open to pedestrians. The Alley is already generating buzz in the city and on December 6th, DJ sounds in the Heineken lounge will help set the mood for a chill experience after a day of art.

Spotify Big Green Bus will make its way to The Stage’s patio area at 7 p.m. Proudly sponsored by BACARDI, Spotify will take guests behind-the-scenes at festivals, offer exclusive secret shows, artist interviews and more. As the digital music service that gives followers access to millions of songs, Spotify will provide complimentary cocktails and the ultimate music experience for guests to enjoy. DJ sounds in the patio area will add to the Spotify music experience.

At 9 p.m., Tilly and the Wall, indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska will take the stage for a live musical performance. Their name originated from a children’s book called Tillie and the Wall, written by Leo Lionni. Instead of a drummer, Tilly has tap dancer, Jamie Pressnall. Recently, re-emerged more mature, but still with their child-like energy, to offer musical and moral encouragement during these heavy times. At this phase, Tilly and The Wall represent more than just one party or ideology. They represent their own movement, which is pro-people, belief in the power of love, friendship and music that we all can sing, clap and stomp along to together. Doors will open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door. Fans can purchase tickets at www.thestagemiami.com.

Woodshed and The Stage present Mochilla En Miami 12/5/12

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Woodshed and The Stage present Mochilla En Miami
Wednesday, December 5th, At 9 p.m.
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

A multi-work Basel series showcasing B+ (aka Brian Cross) and Eric Coleman of Mochilla. On December 5th, Mochilla will display a mini-exhibition of photography and films for viewing pleasure. Mochilla is a production company formed by photographers Eric Coleman and B+ in 1997. The duo has produced five music videos, four documentaries, several ad campaigns, a remix album and more than forty album covers. Both Coleman and B+ have taken their respective fields to new heights selling films to the Sundance Channel, being distributed by Ninja Tune touring Europe several times executing campaigns for Adidas, Dickies, Alphanumeric and Vans.

Guests will experience a live musical performance by Zynzelay, THEESatisfaction and Georgia Anne Muldrow, followed by sounds from DJ, Mr. Brown. The Show will open at 8 p.m. Presale tickets are available at www.thestagemiami.com and $20 at the door.

Rana Rojo @ Betru Store Grand Opening 12/15/12

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Rana Rojo @ Betru Store Grand Opening
Friday, 12/14/2012, 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
photo1Rana Rojo @ Betru
55th St. Station, NE 4th Ct, Ste 6B,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Rana Rojo Grand Opening of Store @Betru, located at the News Lounge, 55th Street Station. Rana Rojo finds a natural home at BeTru, a gemlike boutique showcasing local artists and designers who combine global tradition with fresh contemporary style. Their eclectic, global vision and experience come together in Rana Rojo. Images from ancient Tibetan spiritual texts are collaged with playful retro sixties prints. The pair have invented their own dying and printing processes, including natural ingredients like ash and salt with computer-generated graphic designs, creating richly mutating colors and multi-dimensional layers of textures and effects. Gold embroidered Thai fabrics are inset into bleach-splashed custom printed denim. Each Rana Rojo piece is printed and dyed by hand, a unique and wearable work of art. The line includes dresses, skirts, and jeans, jackets for men and women, and t-shirts for men, women and children.
Owner Donna Hughes, former co-owner of 190 Restaurant, features her and sister Cheryl Freeman’s theFFS line of jewelry, which was just picked up by Barney’s New York. Hughes also conducts spiritual readings in the back room of BeTru, which is nestled in the magical courtyard of 55th Street Station on Miami’s Upper East Side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mochilla En Miami 12/5/12

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Mochilla En Miami
Wednesday, 12/05/2012, 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
374001_10151242259928094_1152210344_nThe Stage
170 NE 38 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Woodshed & The Stage presents: Mochilla En Miami f/ Georia Anne Muldrow & THEEsatisfaction + Miami’s own Zynzelay !!! A multi-work Art Basel series showcasing B+ & Eric Coleman of Mochilla!! http://mochilla.com On-site mini-exhibition of photography + film(s) provided by B+ & Eric Coleman Musical inspiration provided by: Georgia Anne Muldrow (live) w/ band + special guest(s) http://someothaship.com/artists/georgia-anne-muldrow/THEEsatisfaction (live) Sub Pop Records http://www.subpop.com/artists/theesatisfaction Zynzelay (live) http://www.soultracks.com/download-zynzelay-robert-glasper http://bamalovesoul.com/2011/02/10/robert-glasper-dillashine-feat-zynzelay Mr. Brown (House DJ)

Florida Health & Fitness Fair 12/8/12

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Florida Health & Fitness Fair
Sunday, 12/08/2012, 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Legacy-Fit-Flyer-Back1-1Legacy Fit
77 NE 24 St,
miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Don’t miss this great opportunity to surround yourself with health & fitness while benefiting the Florida Heart Research Institute. This free event will include free bootcamps, obstacles course, acro yoga and jiu jitsu displays and motivational speaker Eli Sapharti. We will have expert trainers, nutritionists, doctors and athletes helping you in your goal towards good health and enjoy our giveaways. We will also be a toys for tots drop off location so don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy!

Cache Fashion Show At Gavanna Miami 11/30/12

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Cache Fashion Show At Gavanna Miami
Friday, 11/30/2012, 11:30 pm –
270087_10151550695734554_753808885_nGavanna Miami
10 NE 40th St,
miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Cache Fashion Show !

Fridays At Gavanna Miami

Say Rick’s C’s List For No Cover Until 1230am!

Text 786 303 2787 / 786 273 7410

Lights, music, freedom and all the things in between are what makes Gavanna what it is, a place where vibe dictates a night, that is lived without boundaries. Born from the simple idea that enjoying the pleasures of life shouldn’t have to be complicated and might take you away from the masses, into the sophistication that Design District hides.

Sounds by
Dj Nikolas
& Andres Puerta

Delicious Fridays At the Ultra Chic Gavanna Miami 11/30/12

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Delicious Fridays At the Ultra Chic Gavanna Miami
Friday, 11/30/2012, 11:00 pm –
602405_297124043738769_631260962_nGavanna Miami
10 NE 40th st,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Delicious Fridays

:::::: FRIDAYS AT GAVANNA MIAMI :::::

SAY RICK’s C’s list for NO COVER until 1230AM!

Text 786 303 2787 / 786 273 7410

Lights, music, freedom and all the things in between are what makes Gavanna what it is, a place where vibe dictates a night, that is lived without boundaries. Born from the simple idea that enjoying the pleasures of life shouldn’t have to be complicated and might take you away from the masses, into the sophistication that Design District hides.

Sounds by
DJ NIKOLAS
& ANDRES PUERTA

GAVANNA MIAMI
10 NE 40TH St, Miami, FL

The New LUXE Fashion Show by Cache @ Gavanna Miami 11/30/12

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The New LUXE Fashion Show by Cache @ Gavanna Miami
Friday, 11/30/2012, 11:30 pm – 05:00 am
Flyer-LowResGavanna
10 NE 40 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
RSVP Link

You are cordially invited to a glamorous and fun night.
DAG Productions along Mexicanos en Miami and Luis Garcia present.
The New LUXE Holiday 2012 Fashion show by Cache.
Music orchestrated by Nikolas and Andres Puertas.

RSVP at: http://cachefashionshow.eventbrite.com/

At the door, remember to mention that you are on ‘Mexicanos en Miami’s guest list’ to receive complimentary admission before midnight.

Models:
– Claudia Montanari
– Jackie Garcia-Casals
– Ashley Marie Alvarez
– Phillipa Valencia
– Nathalie Varona
– Lissette Vasallo
– Sandra Valencia
– Alexandra Salmaso
– Lorena Castillo
– Jessica Leon

GAVANNA Miami | 10 NE 40 St | Miami FL 33137
www.GAVANNAmiami.com

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Te invitamos a disfrutar de una noche de glamour y diversión.
Desfile de Modas: The New LUXE Holiday 2012 Fashion show by Cache.
Musica por DJ Nikolas y Andres Puertas.

RSVP: http://cachefashionshow.eventbrite.com/

En la puerta recuerda mencionar que eres invitado de Mexicanos en Miami para acceso gratuito antes de la medianoche.

Modelos:
– Claudia Montanari
– Jackie Garcia-Casals
– Ashley Marie Alvarez
– Phillipa Valencia
– Nathalie Varona
– Lissette Vasallo
– Sandra Valencia
– Alexandra Salmaso
– Lorena Castillo
– Jessica Leon

GAVANNA Miami | 10 NE 40 St | Miami FL 33137
www.GAVANNAmiami.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TEDxMIAWomen The Space Between 11/30/12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Future Is Now

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

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

Artists:
ELLE Dead Sex
Kimyon Huggins
Joshua Williams

DJs:
Proper Villains
G.Brown
Roxy Cottontail
Kimyon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Counterparts- An exhibit of Phil Stern and Robert Zuckerman 12/4/12-12/9/12

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Counterparts- An exhibit of Phil Stern and Robert Zuckerman
Tuesday, 12/04/2012, 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
CounterpartsBuena Vista Building
180 NE 39th Street Suite 122,
Miami, Florida 33137
More Info Link

Counterparts is a new exhibition from the Phil Stern Gallery. The project juxtaposes the work of two famed photographers who captured stars such as Will Smith, Robert Redford, Brittany Murphy and Marilyn Monroe among others. Counterparts tells a Hollywood story, according to photographer Robert Zuckerman, who collaborated with the world renowned 93-year-old shooter Phil Stern. Even though there is a 40-50 year gap in some of the photos, the exhibition points to the inherent beauty of fame and how photography transcends time. Join us for this special Art Basel presentation of this unique partnership.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information visit www.techo.org/ARTECHO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photographs of Tigerdirect.Com and Intel® presented the First Annual Holiday Bash at The Moore Building on 11/20/12

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Tigerdirect.Com and Intel® presented The First Annual Holiday Bash with Celebrity Guest Anna Kendrick at The Moore Building in the Design District on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.  What a great event…complimentary drinks, food and games.

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Tigerdirect.Com And Intel® Hosted The First Annual Tech Holiday Bash With Celebrity Guests Anna Kendrick & Reggie Bush, Unveiling New Devices Including The Asus Vivotab Smart ME400 Tablet & The HP Elitepad

On Tuesday, November 20th TigerDirect.com and Intel® threw a four floor party featuring high-tech innovation, interactive games, food, cocktails, entertainment, and music by DJ Supersede.

TigerDirect.com and Intel® presented the first annual Tech Holiday Bash with celebrity guests Anna Kendrick, the Miami Dolphins¹ Reggie Bush and Ryan Tannehill and his wife Lauren Tannehill. With a special appearance by HGTV¹s David Bromstad.

Overview: Just in time for the holidays, TigerDirect.com, a subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX) and retailer specializing in consumer electronics, technology products and computer services, and Intel®, a world leader in computing innovation, hosted a memorable evening of innovation, emerging technology and interactive entertainment, Bound to change the way we use and interact with our personal digital devices, TigerDirect.com and Intel® created an unforgettable event celebrating the touch, play and imaginative nature of the new generation of products featuring Microsoft¹s groundbreaking Windows 8 operating system.

The event took place on four floors, each one boasting interactive games, the latest tech products and gadgets and complimentary food. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails provided by Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka, Mandarine Napoléon, Gran Sierpe Pisco and Zignum Mezcal. Below are highlights of the evening:

Never-before-seen Windows 8 gadgets that were revealed at the event:
The Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 Tablet
The HP ElitePad
Anna Kendrick and David Bromstad cheered on competitors as they partook in the Build your own PC Race
The Dolphins’ DJ Supersede played his live set from a floating DJ Booth that moved up and down between the four floors.
The Dolphins Cheerleaders were on hand to take pictures with guests
Attendees took turns racing one another in professional racecar simulators
A Destructoid video game lounge

The evening came to an end with a fierce dance competition among seven attendees
Guests had the chance to test out new products from the following brand: Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Razer, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba featuring a selection of Ultrabook, Ultrabook Convertible, Intel® Atom Processor-based tablets, and more.

For over 20 years, TigerDirect (http://www.tigerdirect.com) has served the needs of both personal and business computer users, selling consumer electronics, computers, digital media technology and peripherals via catalog, business to business, and Internet channels. TigerDirect is a subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX).

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mute Miami and The Stage Miami Present Of Montreal LIVE! 11/28/12

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Mute Miami and The Stage Miami Present Of Montreal LIVE!
Wednesday, 11/28/2012, 09:00 pm –
ofmontreal_final_web-01The Stage Miami
170 Northeast 38th Street,
MIami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Mute Miami has done it again! We brought St. Vincent to The Stage in May and now we are bringing Elephant 6 alumni Kevin Barnes and “of Montreal” to The Stage in Miami on Wednesday, November 28th, 2012. You won’t want to miss this return to a rare intimate setting where every seat is the best seat in the house.

The band released “Paralytic Stalks” in February on Polyvinyl Records and has spent the summer playing shows in South America and Europe. If you’ve experienced Of Montreal live before, you know that their shows are always very theatrical, so we can’t wait to see what they have up their sleeve for us!

Ticket information: $18 pre-sale
Tickets @: www.thestagemiami.com
For more info:
Like Mute Miami on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/mutemiami
or
Follow us on Twitter: @MuteMiami

DAG Presents Secret Societe at Gavanna Miami 11/16/12

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DAG Presents Secret Societe at Gavanna Miami!
Friday, 11/16/2012, 11:00 pm –
facebook_1227085213Gavanna Miami
10 NE 40th St,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

SECRET SOCIETE

:::::: FRIDAYS AT GAVANNA MIAMI :::::

Lights, music, freedom and all the things in between are what makes Gavanna what it is, a place where vibe dictates a night, that is lived without boundaries. Born from the simple idea that enjoying the pleasures of life shouldn’t have to be complicated and might take you away from the masses, into the sophistication that Design District hides.

Say RICK C at the door for Complimentary Admission before 12AM!

Sounds by
DJ NIKOLAS
& ANDRES PUERTA

GAVANNA MIAMI
10 NE 40TH St, Miami, FL

Photographs of the 4th Annual RAWards at The Stage Miami on 11/8/12

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4th Annual RAWards at The Stage Miami on Thursday, November 8, 2012.  What a wonderful event,  54 cities across the nation picked their most talented hometown artists, designers and performers. The top nominees in Miami were showcased at The Stage.  RAW selected three local judges and together with the attendee’s picked who will represent Miami in the RAWards Finals.

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Tigerdirect.Com And Intel® Present The First Annual Holiday Bash With Celebrity Guest Anna Kendrick 11/20/12

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Tigerdirect.Com And Intel® Present The First Annual Holiday Bash With Celebrity Guest Anna Kendrick
Tuesday, November 20th from 8pm  11pm
The Moore Building in the Design District
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33137
RSVP: To get your free ticket visit http://Techshowcase12.eventbrite.com. Enter the special promo code -Ultrabook- to get upgraded with free valet parking.

Just in time for the holidays, TigerDirect.com, a subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX) and retailer specializing in consumer electronics, technology products and computer services, and Intel®, a world leader in computing innovation, are proud to host a memorable evening of innovation, emerging technology and interactive entertainment at the historic Moore Building in the Design District on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 8pm  11pm. Bound to change the way we use and interact with our personal digital devices, TigerDirect.com and Intel® have created a full-fledged party celebrating the touch, play and imaginative nature of the new generation of products featuring Microsoft¹s groundbreaking Windows 8 operating system. 
 
The event will take place on three floors, each one boasting interactive games and features topped with complimentary food & cocktails and music by the Miami Dolphin¹s DJ Supersede. Below are examples of the sensational activities one can expect at the event:
 
·       A notable appearance by Oscar nominated actress Anna Kendrick of Up in the Air, Twilight and Pitch Perfect
·       Reggie Bush and Ryan Tannehill of The Dolphin¹s are scheduled to attend
·       Featuring live sets by DJ Supersede
·       Professional race car simulators
·       A Destructoid video game lounge
·       Animated and colorful projections throughout the building
·       There will be a dance competition where guests will be invited to rock out and the winner will go home with one of the new Windows 8 products
·       Ping-pong station by Chalk Ping Pong and Billiards Lounge will give guests the opportunity to put their tennis table skills to the test
·       Ms. LipShtick will be reading the palms of guests who want a glimpse into their future
·       State-of-the-art photo booth with props
·       1 in 3 guests will win prizes
·       Every attendee will walk away with gift bags full of merchandise
·       More special guests will be announced in the coming week
·       Featured products will include: Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Razer, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba featuring a selection of Ultrabook, Ultrabook Convertible, Intel® Atom Processor-based tablets, and more.

Ornare Tastemaker’s Showcase 12/3/12

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Ornare Tastemaker’s Showcase
Monday, December 3 at 7 p.m.
Ornare Miami
4040 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami Design District
RSVP Required: Events@OrnareUSA.com

Ornare’s Tastemaker’s Showcase, how in its sixth year, has become known as the unofficial kick off to Miami Art Week. The Brazilian ultra-luxury home design brand will honor top architects and interior designers with a chic evening event in its new location in the historic Moore Building. Enjoy music, cocktails and projections as you mix and mingle with Miami’s design elite.

Be part of the Secret Societe Fridays @ Gavanna Miami 11/9/12

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Be part of the Secret Societe Fridays @ Gavanna Miami
Friday, 11/09/2012, 11:30 pm – 05:00 am
secret-societe-mem11.09Gavanna Miami
10 NE 40TH St,,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

SECRET SOCIETIE

:::::: FRIDAYS AT GAVANNA MIAMI :::::

Lights, music, freedom and all the things in between are what makes Gavanna what it is, a place where vibe dictates a night, that is lived without boundaries. Born from the simple idea that enjoying the pleasures of life shouldn’t have to be complicated and might take you away from the masses, into the sophistication that Design District hides.

Say invited by MEXICANOS EN MIAMI at the door for Complimentary Admission before 12AM!

Sounds by
DJ NIKOLAS
& ANDRES PUERTA

GAVANNA MIAMI
10 NE 40TH St, Miami, FL

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The best of Miami by the Mexicans in Miami

Join us on the different professional, social and recreational activities we organize, get to know our vibrant community of Mexicans in Miami, be aware of the best Mexican restaurants in town, be part of our celebrations enjoying our Traditions, Tequila & Mariachis and become a friend of Mexico!

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Twitter – www.twitter.com/MexicanosEnMIA
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Photographs from Boudoir Diaries Halloween Ball at LMNT Gallery on 10/31/12

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Boudoir Diaries Halloween Ball at LMNT Gallery on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.  The Boudoir Diaries Ball was presented by LMNT Gallery, Maxim Events and Live It Productions.  This was one of the best Halloween Party’s, so much fun.

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Etra Fine Art Design District Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2012 Winter Group Show

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Etra Fine Art Design District Basel/Miami Art Week 2012 Winter Group Show
December 8, 2012 to January 11, 2013
Etra Art Basel 2012 Listing Rainer Lagemann 2Etra Fine Art
50 NE 40 St.
Miami, FL 33137
305.438.4383
www.etrafineart.com

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 8, 2012 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Free)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Other hours available by appointment.
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As part of Art Basel 2012 and Miami Art Week, Etra Fine Art in Miami’s Design District, presents a “Winter Group Show” exhibiting the works of:  Rainer Lagemann, Christian Awe, Douglass Freed, Hunt Slonem, and Mario Velez.  The Opening Reception takes place on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and the exhibit runs through January 11, 2013.

Encapsulating the spirit of Miami, this exhibit represents a microcosm of the variety of art presented to us at the peak of art season. From the hollow, metal squares that Rainer Lagemann (Germany) uses to sculpt the human form – a framework of the spirit and image of the body; the “resurrection of color” that restores emotional drama to abstraction found in Christian Awe’s (Berlin) paintings; landscapes by Douglass Freed (US) who names his paintings “structures” where shapes are fitted together to create a coherent whole; works of internationally renowned American artist Hunt Slonem who experiments with a unique method of cross-hatching to texturize his works; and Colombian artist Mario Velez, a minimalist artist who has been greatly inspired by the Bauhaus approach to design. This group show is a schema of all that the city has to offer in its unique, cultural diversity.

“As part of the Miami art fair season, we want to attract a wide and chosen audience,” comments Stefano Campanini, owner of Etra Fine Art.  “The show characterizes our evolving and dynamic city.”

About the Artists Presented:
Rainer Lagemann was born in Düsseldorf, Germany on September 14th, 1959. Studies and practice in interior design and welding began in Berkeley, California. Since 2008, he has resided and worked in Miami.  Rainer is fascinated by the human body, the classic theme of artistic expression and struggle, depicted in all shapes, materials and mediums since the existence of mankind. His sculpture captures the human body in motion–a freeze frame of classic, timeless gestures and emotions.  The sculptures are both ethereal and concrete.  The forms he creates are how one imagines a Nureyev or Baryshnikov would look in mid-flight.

Christian Awe began his painting career as an urban expressionist painter on the streets of Berlin in the early 90s. At the Berlin Universität der Künste he studied under Georg Baselitz and received his “Meisterschüler“ in 2006 under Daniel Richter.  As artist-in-residence at Princeton University, Awe taught experimental painting in Princeton in 2011. This year, he serves as Board Member for  “The Young Mesopotamians“ who mentors and teaches young Iraqi artists at Baghdad University’s College of Fine Arts.  Awes paintings oscillate between figuration and abstraction and astound with expressive color. He employs spray paint and acrylics, ink and watercolors, markers and oil pastels. Through scraping, ripping or even digging out entire chunks of color, he exposes hidden layers resting beneath, allowing them to resurface as poetic pictorial spaces.

Douglass Freed’s undergraduate and graduate degrees are from Fort Hays State University. He is represented by galleries in New York City, Boston, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Charleston, St. Louis and Kansas City.  Freed was the Director of the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art at State Fair Community College until his retirement in February, 2008 and helped build the Daum Museum collection from 200 objects to over 800 since its opening.  For nearly twenty years, he has made non-objective grid structured paintings. He has literalized those references by painting oil landscape vistas of horizons, clouds and bodies of water. These paintings consist of two or more vertical panels where one panel is landscape imagery and adjacent panels are often atmospheric voids with vestiges of recognizable landscapes.

Hunt Slonem – Since 1977, Slonem has had more than 350 exhibitions at prestigious galleries and museums internationally. More than 100 museums include his work in their collections, among them the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. He has been commissioned to paint large-scale murals for the Bryant Park Grill, New York City and the former World Trade Center, NYC.  He is recipient of the prestigious “Stars of Design” award, the Greenshields Foundation award, and the National Endowment for the Arts Grant in 1991.  He studied painting at Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture in Skowhegan, Maine and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. For years, Slonem has been experimenting with a unique method of texturizing his works where he scrapes through multiple layers of wet paint using the whittled end of a paint brush handle. He describes it as a feeling of tapestry like weaving where he makes colors bleed into each other allowing light to come through so one can see five levels of paint, instead of one.

Mario Velez lives and works in Medellin, Colombia. He received his Bachelors of Arts degree at the National University of Colombia and Masters at the Hochschule der Künstein in Berlin. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in New York, Miami, California, Panama, Colombia, Japan, Austria Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, and Germany. His commissioned work includes corporate and public collections such as Inter-American Development Bank, Washington D.C.; Bloomingdales, New York; Ritz Carlton, Bangalore, India;  Museum of Latin American Art, Los Angeles, CA; Museo de Arte Moderno, Medellin, Colombia; and Galleria Armory-Arte Contemporanea, Perugia, Italy. Velez’ work both identifies and emancipates itself from two of the most identifiable characteristics of 20th century abstract art — one part structural geometric, austere — the other emotional, intuitive and organic. His work has been described as, “simplified geometric forms and the fine lines that traverse them creating an autonomous world that moves in a field created by the [works] themselves.”

Etra Courtesy Photo: Rainer Lagemann "Mila" 18 x 8 x 28"

Secret Societe: Fridays At Gavanna Miami 11/2/12

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Secret Societe: Fridays At Gavanna Miami
Thursday, 11/02/2012, 11:00 am – 06:00 am
Gavanna-Rick-C-editGavanna Miami
10 NE 40th St,
miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Lights, music, freedom and all the things in between are what makes Gavanna what it is, a place where vibe dictates a night, that is lived without boundaries. Born from the simple idea that enjoying the pleasures of life shouldn’t have to be complicated and might take you away from the masses, into the sophistication that Design District hides.

Say you’re on RICK C’s list at the door for Complimentary Admission before 12AM!

text/call 786 303 2787 for infio

Sounds by

DJ NIKOLAS

& ANDRES PUERTA

Art and Design Night for Fusion IX Seducing The Globe Exhibition 11/10/12

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Art & Design Night for "Fusion IX – Seducing The Globe" Exhibition
Saturday November 10th, 2012, 7-10 pm
1640Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Live DJ Music 

Complimentary Wine and Refreshments

Valet Parking available by  South Florida Parking

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our Fall/Winter exhibition of 2012 "Fusion IX Seducing The Globe"

  This exhibition features over 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, November 10th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night from 7-10 p.m.  
 
  Our fall exhibition of 2012 showcases an exciting collection of creative artisans, spanning twenty countries from across the globe. This exhibition illuminates the remarkable diversity; inviting the viewer to experience a dynamic perspective whether imagining alternate realities, reinterpreting classic works of art, or exuberantly defying the laws of gravity, these artists are pointing the way toward a new conception of artistic truth.

Secret Societie Friday feat. by Ducati Miami @ Gavanna 11/2/12 11/2/12

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Secret Societie Friday feat. by Ducati Miami @ Gavanna 11/2/12
Saturday, 11/02/2012, 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
MexicanosenMiamiGavannaGavanna Miami
10 NE 40TH St,
Miami, Florida 33137
Eventbrite Link

:::::: Secret Societie Friday presented by Ducati Miami ::::::

We invite you to join us on November 2nd, 2012 at Gavanna Club, Design District for an unique Ducati Miami night with Special Drinks, Great Music, Ducati Miami Angels, Ducati bikes and the release of the new “PANIGALE 2012”, starting at 11:00 PM.
Lights, music, freedom and all the things in between are what makes Gavanna what it is, a place where vibe dictates a night, that is lived without boundaries. Born from the simple idea that enjoying the pleasures of life shouldn’t have to be complicated and might take you away from the masses, into the sophistication that Design District hides.

Ketel One OPEN BAR for Ladies ’till 12:30am

Hosted by: DAG Productions, Ducati ,Vida Miami TV along with Mexicanos en Miami
Say ‘MEXICANOS EN MIAMI’ at the door for Complimentary Admission before 12AM!
RSVP: http://secretsocietiefridays.eventbrite.com/

Sounds by
DJ Nikolas / Andres Puerta

GAVANNA MIAMI
10 NE 40TH St, Miami, FL 33137

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The best of Miami by the Mexicans in Miami

Join us on the different professional, social and recreational activities we organize, get to know our vibrant community of Mexicans in Miami, be aware of the best Mexican restaurants in town, be part of our celebrations enjoying our Traditions, Tequila & Mariachis and become a friend of Mexico!

Stay connected on:

Facebook – www.facebook.com/MexicanosEnMiami
Twitter – www.twitter.com/MexicanosEnMIA
LinkedIN – linkd.in/mexicanosenmiami

Facing the Future: In Support of the Children’s Bereavement Center and Our Community 12/4/12

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Facing the Future: In Support of the Children’s Bereavement Center and Our Community
Tuesday, 12/04/2012, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
nemo-painted-3Anima Domus
25 NE 39th St.,
Miami, Florida 33137
Buy Tickets Link

A fundraiser and private event to benefit the Children’s Bereavement Center featuring a solo exhibition with original works by SKI and 2ESAE of UR New York, and a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Driade Nemo Armchair and limited edition prints painted by the artists.

You do not have to be present to win. All tickets are tax deductible.

Ticket price of $150.00 includes admission to the event for you and a guest, and a chance to win a painted Nemo armchair, or one of five limited edition prints by UR New York. With the purchase of five tickets, you are supporting one child through the Children’s Bereavement Center for one year, and will receive one additional raffle ticket for free.

International Afro-Caribbean Reggae Roots Rock Party 11/1/12

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International Afro-Caribbean Reggae Roots Rock Party
Thursday, 11/01/2012, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
thestagemiamiThe Stage
170 NE 38 st,
Miami, Florida 33137
Buy Tickets Link

The Stage Miami presents BACHACO and their International Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock Party on November 1st, showcasing the best mix of Reggae, Dancehal, Cumbia, Ska, Hip-Hop, Raggamuffin, Dub and even a hint of Salsa by ARAKA. Special guests: The Goddamn Hustle.

Doors at 10pm. Tickets ON SALE NOW through www.thestagemiami.com

The Wolfsonian Visionaries 3rd Annual Fundraiser The Art of Illumination 11/10/12

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The Wolfsonian Visionaries 3rd Annual Fundraiser The Art of Illumination
November 10, 2012 from 9 pm to 1 am
Historic Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137

Tickets are $150 each.
Tickets can also be purchased online at wolfsonian.org/111012.
Contact Kelsey Kyle at kelsey@thewolf.fiu.edu or 305.535.2626.

Proceeds to Benefit The Wolfsonian–Florida International University

The Wolfsonian Visionaries will host their third annual fundraising event, The Art of Illumination, to benefit The Wolfsonian–Florida International University. The event, which will focus on the power and beauty of light with LED light installations from local artists and designers featured throughout the venue, will be held at the historic Moore Building in the heart of Miami’s famed design district. The evening coincides with the museum’s seventeenth anniversary and will feature signature dishes from Miami’s top restaurants and caterers, as well as top shelf spirits from Bacardi, music, and entertainment.
 
The evening’s theme of illumination is inspired by the Arts of Illumination: Illuminating the Arts, an exterior facade project funded in part through a Knight Arts Challenge grant with support also provided by the Jerome A. Yavitz Charitable Foundation, Isabel and Marvin Leibowitz, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Visionaries challenged a small group of Miami-based artists, designers, and creatives to rethink the influence and everyday use of light with LED installations to be auctioned off at the event. Participants were invited to design an object using Lighting Dynamics LED strip lighting in a way that promotes ambiance, beauty, and innovation. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit The Wolfsonian. Participating designers include: AECOM, Matthew Anders, Architectonica Interiors, Johanna Boccardo, Rene Gonzalez Architect, rGLOBE, Alexis Cogul Lleonart, Lopez / Jaimes, NC-Office, and Chad Oppenheim. The Lighting Design Challenge is conducted in conjunction with, and with support from, FIU’s School of Architecture.
 
“The evening will be a unique experience––It won’t be your typical museum fundraiser,” says Olga Granda-Scott, Chair of The Art of Illumination Committee. “It was essential for the Visionaries to involve prominent designers and creative thinkers from our community in the celebration. We are expecting an impressive selection of one-of-a-kind installations to be displayed and ultimately auctioned at the event.”

In addition to the installations and auction, other highlights will include dance performances inspired by art, architecture, and the idea of illumination by Dance NOW! Miami throughout the evening. A pop-up museum shop will be featured—items for sale will include novelty items created specifically for the event and will benefit the Visionaries. The design and construction of the pop-up shop is being donated by Bloom Interior Architecture.
 
Sponsors of The Art of Illumination include: DACRA, Petit Pois, Baggu, Bloom, Bubble, Lemon Yellow, Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, Elemis Spa, Bacardi, Bianca at Delano, Le Basque, Société Perrier, STK Miami, sweet & tipsy cupcakes, Chat Chow TV, MIAMI magazine, Social Miami, VENÜ magazine, Michael E. Katz Design Consultant, Lluria Fine Art Services, LLC, and NIBA Home.
 
The Wolfsonian Visionaries are dedicated to supporting The Wolfsonian by inspiring and engaging its members and the community to appreciate the role design plays in shaping society. The Visionaries are comprised of young professionals from Miami’s arts and business communities who are committed to promoting The Wolfsonian through innovative events and design-related programming. The Art of Illumination host committee includes Susanne Birbragher, Rene Gonzalez, Iran Issa-Khan, Jaime Odabashian (Visionaries Co-Chair), Douglas Scott (Visionaries Co-Chair), Olga Granda-Scott (Event Chair), Michelle Areces, Nisi Berryman, Viviane de Kuyper-Verduyn, Joshua Dunkelman, Eunique Fowler, Michele Hanash, Sandra Montenegro, Erika Morales, Aimet Oberhausen, Quetsy & Aaron Puckett, Lucia Schito, and Jesse Stolow.

Photographs of Save Dade 18th Annual Halloween Hellrotika: Odyssey Of The Gods at The Moore Building on 10/27/12

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Save Dade 18th Annual Halloween Hellrotika: Odyssey Of The Gods at The Moore Building on Saturday, October 27, 2012.

“Save Dade Mission:  SAVE Dade’s mission is to promote, protect and defend equality for people in Miami-Dade County who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.”

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Photographs of Ignite Miami #2 at The Stage on 10/25/12

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Ignite Miami #2 at The Stage on Thursday, October 25, 2012.  What is Ignite?  Ignite is a night of presentations on a variety of topics, with a twist. Each presentation has 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds, this is a worldwide movement.  The line up for this second Ignite was:   Jeff Sass, Vanessa Scotto, Sam Van Leer, Daniel Lafuente, Perry “the Inventor” Kaye, Chad Oppenheim, Alex Wall, David Yakobovitch, Adriana Serna, Marc Enriquez and Kone Abdoulaye.  Because of hurricane Sandy some of the speakers could not make it…hope to hear them at another Ignite.

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Etra Fine Art Presents a “Winter Group Show” Opening Reception 12/8/12

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Etra Fine Art Presents a “Winter Group Show” Opening Reception
Sunday, 12/08/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Etra-Art-Basel-2012-Listing-Rainer-Lagemann-2-SmallEtra Fine Art
50 NE 40 St.,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

Etra Fine Art Presents a “Winter Group Show” — Rainer Lagemann, Christian Awe, Douglass Freed, Hunt Slonem, and Mario Velez

December 8, 2012 to January 11, 2013
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 8, 2012 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Free)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Other hours available by appointment.
Facebook Evite: https://www.facebook.com/events/499022453449083/

Encapsulating the spirit of Miami, this exhibit represents a microcosm of the variety of art presented to us at the peak of art season. From the hollow, metal squares that Rainer Lagemann (Germany) uses to sculpt the human form – a framework of the spirit and image of the body; the “resurrection of color” that restores emotional drama to abstraction found in Christian Awe’s (Berlin) paintings; landscapes by Douglass Freed (US) who names his paintings “structures” where shapes are fitted together to create a coherent whole; works of internationally renowned American artist Hunt Slonem who experiments with a unique method of cross-hatching to texturize his works; and Colombian artist Mario Velez, a minimalist artist who has been greatly inspired by the Bauhaus approach to design. This group show is a schema of all that the city has to offer in its unique, cultural diversity.
Etra Fine Art
50 NE 40 St.
Miami, FL
33137
305.438.4383
http://www.etrafineart.com
Stefano@etrafineart.com

Etra Courtesy Photo: Rainer Lagemann “Mila” 18 x 8 x 28″

4th Annual RAWards 11/8/12

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4th Annual RAWards
Thursday, 11/08/2012, 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
miami-rawards2012The Stage
170 NE 38 St.,
MIAMI, Florida 33137
Buy Tickets Link

On November 8th, 2012, 54 cities across the nation will be choosing their most talented hometown artists, designers and performers. The top nominees in each category will showcase at The Stage – Miami and YOU cast a live vote. Three local judges selected by RAW will also cast their votes. Together you’ll decide who will represent Miami in the RAWards Finals. Miami winners will be announced at the show. Don’t miss this event.

RAW Natural Born Artists 4th Annual RAWards Season Commencement 11/8/12

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RAW Natural Born Artists 4thAnnual RAWards Season Commencement
miami-rawards2012November 8th at 7:00pm
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Design District
Tickets: $15 pre-sale online at RAWartists.org/Miami.
$20 at the door.

Local artists represent the Miami community in Semi-Finals competition
RAW:Miami announces the 33 local nominees contending to represent the Miami community in the 4th annual RAWards Semi-Finals competition.

Over the course of the past two weeks the RAW:natural born artists organization hosted an online nomination process for 10,000 independent artists across the globe. The online popular vote with a local Showcase Director weigh in narrowed down the top 3/5 artists to represent Miami in the Semi-Finals Showcase.

Award categories include;
RAW:Miami Filmmaker of the Year
RAW:Miami Fashion Designer of the Year
RAW:Miami Musician(s) of the Year
RAW:Miami Visual Artist of the Year
RAW:Miami Photographer of the Year
RAW:Miami Hairstylist of the Year
RAW:Miami Makeup Artist of the Year
RAW:Miami Performing Artist of the Year

the local community will be asked to cast a live vote at the Semi-Finals Showcase. The community popular vote will consist of 50% and the scores of three local judges (James Echols, Roberto Somoza, and Nany Ramirez) will consist of the other 50%.

Scores and votes will be tallied that evening and announced live at the end of the showcase. The final 9 winners will go on to represent Miami in the last and final round of national judging on November 18th 2012.

The national RAWards winners receive big career boosting prizes like distribution, store placement, studio time, gallery placement and consultation with industry executives and professionals.

More On RAW: RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization, for artists, by artists.  RAW’s mission is to provide independent artists of all creative genres, with the tools, resources and  exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity. RAW connects artists with one another so that they  might grow together. RAW Headquarters in based in Southern California but hosts RAW events in 21  cities across the U.S per month from February-October. They also showcase their artists online via  RAWartists.org

Primary Projects Presents Raneytown, A Solo Exhibit And Fashion Collaboration With Madewell By Rebeca Raney 12/6/12-12/9/12

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Primary Projects Presents Raneytown, A Solo Exhibit And Fashion Collaboration With Madewell By Rebeca Raney
Raneytown by Rebeca Raney
Opening Reception: Thursday, December 6, 7 – 10 p.m.
Gallery Hours: December 6 – 9, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Primary Projects Gallery
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104
Miami Design District, FL 33138
www.rebecaraney.com
www.primaryflight.com
www.primaryprojectspace.com .

Primary Projects announces its December exhibition program, launching contemporaneously with Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 during one of the most important art weeks in the country.  In a two-part, two-venue initiative, curators Books IIII Bischof, Chris Oh and Typoe present Raneytown, a solo exhibit by Rebeca Raney that will metamorphose Primary Projects gallery into a rainbow-coated site.  With drawings and sculpture, this show also comprises a pop-up boutique unveiling Raney’s first collection produced in collaboration with Madewell.  By contrast, the Wynwood satellite space, Asif’s Guns by Asif Farooq, aims to simulate a gun shop with more than 300 firearms handcrafted from cardboard.  Designed to illicit disparate impulses, Raneytown and Asif’s Guns will take viewers on an emotional rollercoaster.

Raneytown is a transformative, joyful show by Miami native, New York-based artist Rebeca Raney.   With a world depicted in more than 250 ink and gouache drawings and works on panel, present in the artist’s playful imagery of hybrid animals, flora and fantastical people is the compelling wish for her two-dimensional drawings to come to life. Raney’s earnest conviction that the characters which inhabit her drawings must exist “in the flesh” has yielded a populace of sculptures that cavort, take baths, and suspend from the ceiling in booby-traps of their own making.  A looming 10-foot “Plant Person” will preside over the havoc.

In a special collaboration with Madewell, Raney’s imagery will also debut in a limited edition fashion collection at Primary Projects, and at Madewell stores in Miami, New York and Los Angeles. Raney’s signature backwards-facing llamas and intricate floral elements provide the inspiration for a luxurious cashmere sweater, pendant necklace, silk top, scarf and custom leather transport tote.  Dubbed “Boutique by Raneytown,” the gallery’s pop-up will feature the complete Rebeca Raney x Madewell collection, along with treasures including bronze figurines, hand-painted paper rocks, letterpress stationary and more, ranging from $20 – $900.

Pasta Folie’s Halloween Spooktacular 10/27/12

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Pasta Folie’s Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, 10/27/2012, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
halloween-flyerPasta Folies Restaurant in the Shops at Midtown
3252 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 118 (next to Ricochet),
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Start your Halloween festivities off right at Miami’s Newest Chic Affordable Eatery, Pasta Folies. Pasta Folies has spooktacular specials for the night. 2 for 1 Wine and Beer and a FREE Glass of Champagne for anyone arriving in costume. The dinner special for the night is $25 and includes a glass of Sangria, Appetizer and Pasta Folies selection. Dine in a chic atmosphere as you prepare to dance the night away or just come in to check out the scene. www.pastafolies.com. Located right in the Shops at Midtown next to Ricochet.

Christie’s BePart Miami Art Auction Benefiting American Friends of The Bambi Homes Colombia 10/25/12

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Christie’s for BePart Miami Art Auction
Thursday, October 25th from 6:30pm-9:30pm
u0017313kinMoore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137

Please RSVP to bepart@liaisonscorporation.com
For ticket purchase via PayPal
For more information
Hope to see you all at BePart!

Christie’s auction house has partnered with the non-profit organization, American Friends of The Bambi Homes Colombia, to present an art auction fundraiser featuring an exclusive selection of artworks donated by renowned Colombian artists such as Miller Lagos, Maria Fernanda Cardozo, Manuel Hernández, Hugo Zapata, Luis Fernando Peláez, Ana Mercedes Hoyos, Fanny Sanín and María de la Paz Jaramillo.

We would like to invite you to Miami’s Design District for Be Part Miami 2012

Complimentary valet parking.

Happy Hour – Sake to me – Shokudo – Buena Vista – Mon-Fri – 5:30-7:30pm – 1/2 off all beer, wine & sake glasses, and select wine and sake bottles

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Happy Hour Sake to me at Shokudo
Mon-Fri , 5:30-7:30pm
4740 NE 2nd AVE
Buena Vista MIami FL 33137
www.shokudomiami.com
 
1/2 off all beer, wine & sake glasses, and select wine and sake bottles. 
 
Come and enjoy our secluded sake bar. Perfect for small groups that want an intimate setting.

Ignite Miami #2 10/25/12

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Ignite Miami #2
Thursday, October 25, 2012, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
ignitemiamiThe Stage
170 NE 38th St
Miami, FL 33137
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Doors open half an hour before the show, event runs till 9:30pm.
Buy Tickets Online
30% Discount using code “SoulofMiami”.

It is a 21+ event – you can buy beer and drinks at the show.

Lineup:
Jeff Sass
Vanessa Scotto
Sam Van Leer
Daniel Lafuente
Perry “the Inventor” Kaye
Chad Oppenheim
Alex Wall
David Yakobovitch
Adriana Serna
Marc Enriquez and
Kone Abdoulaye

If you had 5 minutes on stage, what would you say?
What is Ignite?
Ignite is a night of presentations on a variety of topics, with a twist. Each presentation has 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds. It is a worldwide movement, and Miami is hosting our second on Thursday, October 25th at 7pm at the cozy and funky club The Stage in the Design District.

We are a volunteer run geek event that puts on some pretty fresh events. Ticketing is paperless, just come to the theater with your ID. When the tickets are gone, they are really, really gone. So since you’re here, you should buy one.

What is it like?
16 artists, technologists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers will deliver their 5-minute presentations. The talks are funny, interesting, nerdy, quick and from the heart.

What is the ticket for?
The ticket gets you in and makes sure we have a namebadge for you.  We are also sponsoring some drinks at the bar when the doors open at 6:30pm!  There are quite a few costs associated with putting on an event this large (with 300 people expected!).  We think $20 sounds nice and good.  Can’t afford it or rather barter for your goods?  Drop us a line and we can have you volunteer for your ticket!  contact@ignitemiami.com

Global Bizare Bazaar at the Stage 11/3/12

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stageGlobal Bizare Bazaar
November 3, 2012, 6-10pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

MEDE (Middle Eastern Dance Exchange) is a non for profit dedicated to the arts, specializing the world of bellydance.

It’s time to get on that STAGE for some out of this world cultural celebration in honor of the MidEastern Dance Exchange!

Join us for very unique: World music, live musicians, performances, open-floor dancing, delicious food, dumbek, zills, coin belts, jingling hip scarves, friends, family, MEDE memories…what more do we need to have a blast?

Don’t forget your stretch before coming because we’re going to shimmy all night long! Plus dress to impress!

Meet The Designer 10/13/12

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Meet The Designer
Saturday, 10/13/2012, 04:00 pm – 10:00 pm
miami-storeAnya Ponorovskaya
35 Northeast 40th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

Saturday during the Design District Gallery Walk NYC designer Anya Ponorovskaya invites you to her event “Meet the Designer” 4PM until ….. Yes Anya Ponorvskaya came down to Miami from New York City to meet, chat and share a glass of wine with you.

The Nu Chic Live @ Churchill’s Miami 10/14/12

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The Nu Chic Live @ Churchill’s Miami
Sunday, 10/14/2012, 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
ChurchillsflyerChurchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
Buy Tickets Link

On the eve of the release of her first full length album, Mutha’s Day Evolution, Miami’s own international dance music recording artist, The Nu Chic kicks off her Nfection Tour as headliner at Churchill’s Pub. Tickets are sold online $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Doors open at 8pm.

To purchase tickets online visit: www.aftonshows.com/TheNuChic

Rana Rojo- Designer Sample Sale 10/12/12

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Rana Rojo- Designer Sample Sale
Friday, 10/12/2012, 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SAMPLESALErana-rojo-octBetru @ The News Lounge 55th Street Station
5582 NE 4th Ct Suite 6B,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Join us this Friday, October 12, from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm for a Rana Rojo designer sample Sale at Betru boutique @ the News Lounge, 55th Street Station, Miami Design District.

Betru is a boutique located in an indoor / outdoor courtyard next to Soyka Restaurant on Biscayne. Our sample sale features hand made, hand silk screened garments and “new” vintage wear by Rana Rojo.

Complimentary cocktails will be served in store starting at 5:00 pm. To participate in a raffle to win a Rana Rojo garment (Bring your business card) and some friends. Hope to see you there!

Visit us www.ranarojo.com/

View images from Rana Rojo’s Mercedes Benz Swim Event http://ranarojo.tumblr.com/ http://

Confirm @ www.facebook.com/rana.rojo1 (RSVPs not required)

Location: The News Lounge, 55th Street Station, 5582 NE 4th Ct. Suite 6B, Miami, Florida 33137

5:00-11 pm

The ACND Gallery of Art Presents, “Art from Within” 11/10/12

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The ACND Gallery of Art Presents, “Art from Within”
Saturday, 11/10/2012, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
ACNDGalleryycoliverPromoNov20121ACND Gallery of Art at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame 6 to 12 Prep
4949 NE 2nd Avenue ,
Miami, Florida 33137
Website Link

This exhibit celebrates artistry and the artistic spirit in a duo show featuring the works of Yunier Cervino Oliver and Jose Ramirez — two teachers at ACND Prep. Oliver will present a series of oil paintings and Ramirez mixed-media works on wood and canvas. Oliver holds a BFA in Illustration from the Ringling College of Art in Sarasota, FL. His professional work ranges from comics, medical and architectural illustrations, graphic design, and paintings. Ramirez acquired artistic skills in Mexico. He enjoys experimenting with various paints including coffee on wood to emulate the sepia tone found in antique photographs.

Opening Reception: November 10, 2012 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit runs through January 18, 2013
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Free

RAW Miami presents Provocations 10/10/12

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RAW:Miami presents Provocations
October 10th, 2012, 8PM
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street, Miami
Website

It’s finally here! RAW:Miami’s last showcase of the 2012 season before our November RAWards show! This month we’re bringing you PROVOCATIONS, featuring HOT new artists, musical talent and of course a RAWsome fashion show!
What is RAW? RAW is an indie arts organization for artists, by artists. We focus on spotlighting indie underground talent to the public.
RAW Miami as Best Art Collective 2012 – Miami New Times Best of Miami
We can’t wait to see you there!

Etra Fine Art Presents Winter Group Show Art Basel 2012 Opening Reception 12/8/12

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Etra Fine Art Presents, “Winter Group Show” Art Basel 2012 Opening Reception
Etra Art Basel 2012 Listing Rainer Lagemann 2Saturday, December 8, 2012 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Etra Fine Art
50 NE 40 St.
Miami, FL 33137
305.438.4383
www.etrafineart.com

December 8 to January 11, 2013

In conjunction with Art Basel 2012, Miami Art Week, and Art + Design Night/2nd Saturday Gallery Walk in Miami’s Design District, Etra Fine Art will showcase its most recent acquisitions that include the works of: Mario Velez, Rainer Lagemann, Christian Awe, Hunt Slonem, and Douglass Freed. Opening Reception is from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Free)

Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Etra Courtesy Photo: Rainer Lagemann “Mila” 18 x 8 x 28″

Etra Fine Art Presents a Mario Velez Retrospective Opening Reception 11/10/12

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Etra Fine Art Presents a “Mario Velez Retrospective” Opening Reception
EtraNov2012ListingMarioVelez 202x240cmSaturday, November 10, 2012 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Etra Fine Art
50 NE 40 St.
Miami, FL 33137
www.etrafineart.com

November 10 to December 7, 2012

Etra Fine Art presents a retrospective showcasing the 20 year career of internationally acclaimed Colombian artist Mario Velez. Velez is a minimalist artist who has been greatly inspired by the Bauhaus approach to design. The exhibit continues through the opening of Art Basel and Miami Art Week and closes December 7. Opening Reception is November 10 at 7:00 p.m. (Free)

Etra Courtesy Photo: Mario Velez “Internal Migrations” Powdered Pigments on Canvas 79 x 94″

NEW LOCATION: Locust Projects One Night Stands 9/20/12

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Locust Projects One Night Stands
ONS_9_20-1Thursday, September 20, 6:30-9:30pm
PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE TO:
Bardot
3456 North Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33127
Free for members, $10 for non-members
RSVP at info@locustprojects.org

One Night Stands is a series of social events produced by Locust Projects featuring collaborations with creative producers at interesting and unlikely venues across the city.

The One Night Stand features a pop-up vinyl record shop and classic R&B and Blues sounds by Sweat Records, Miami’s indie music hub. Signature cocktails will be served by Bar Lab, Miami’s best in spirited Mixology.

Chefs for Obama and Runway to Win 9/18/12

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Chefs for Obama and Runway to Win!
ChefsForObamaInviteSeptember 18th, 7:30pm
The Moore Building
191 NE 40th Street
Design District, Miami, FL 33137
Register Online

Chefs for Obama is an event highlighting Celebrity Chefs from across South Florida who support the re-election of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

From NY to locally in South Florida, from restaurants owners to Private Chefs, these talented group of cooking aficionados will enliven your taste buds with entrees and desserts while raising money for the Obama Victory Fund.

In addition to great food, DJs for Obama – DJ Irie, DJ Griot, DJ GQ, DJ Africa, DJ Medley, and Soul Survivor – and a Grammy nominated Sammy Figueroa Latin Jazz band, there will be a special Fashion Presentation sponsored by the Obama campaign’s “Runway to Win” coordinated by Casting Director, Claudia “Mocha” Jean. Runway to Win are limited edition specially made products created by notable Fashion designers who support President Obama.

 

{Note: Soul Of Miami is a non-political site and does not endorse any specific candidate, we just post the parties!}

Beached Birthday Bash with Krisp, Palette Town, DJ Lolo 10/6/12

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Beached Birthday Bash with Krisp, Palette Town, DJ Lolo
web1_beached_krispSaturday, Oct. 6, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
The Stage
Miami Design District
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Evite

On Saturday, October 6, put your dancing shoes on and head to The Stage to celebrate Beached Miami’s two-year anniversary with live music by Krisp, Palette Town, and DJ Lolo, salubrious spirits ($3 shots, $4 drafts, $5 cocktails), and good eats by Latin Burger. Cover: $10 (advance), $15 (door). To prepay, visit www.beachedmiami.com/krisp. Ages: 21+

Fall-Winter Exhibition Fusion IX Seducing The Globe Opening Reception 10/13/12

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Fall/Winter Exhibition "Fusion IX – Seducing The Globe" Opening Reception
fusionixSaturday, October 13th 2012 (7-11 pm)
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL  33137

Fall/Winter exhibition of 2012 
 
"Fusion IX – Seducing The Globe"
 
"Fusion IX – Seducing The Globe" exhibition features over 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of October 13th 2012 on your calendar for our Opening Reception from 7-11 p.m.  Our fall exhibition of 2012 features an exciting collection of contemporary artisans, spanning twenty countries from across the globe.  This exhibition illuminates the remarkable diversity; inviting the viewer to experience a dynamic perspective whether imagining alternate realities, reinterpreting classic works of art, or exuberantly defying the laws of gravity, these artists are pointing the way toward a new conception of artistic truth.   
 
The Opening Reception Night for "Fusion IX- Seducing The Globe" will be held on Saturday, October 13th, 2012 from 7-11 pm at:
 
 
Live music, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.  For more information please call 305.573.5730 or email our gallery at info@artfusiongallery.com.

Wine Photo celebrated in style with a Private Dinner catered to its VIP guests By Betty Alvarez

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Winners of the 2012 WinePhoto: An International Photo Contest were announced and exhibited at a private VIP dinner and for gallery clients at Etra Fine Art in Miami’s Design District at on September 7, 2012. Since its first edition in 2004, the contest has issued 43 awards and 11 special mentions to professional photographers representing 65 countries.

Invited guests and had an opportunity to meet the WinePhoto sponsor Fabio Balan, co-owner of Balan Wine, Italy and WinePhoto Creative Director, Diego Orlando. Balan wine and Prosecco plus wines distributed by Primosic (Collio, Italy) were served alongside a dinner created by Chef Diego Pasqualicchio – an independent chef and consultant (formerly of Fratelli Lyon, Design District.)

About Balan Wine, Italy – Sponsor of WinePhoto, Miami Edition

Balan’s WineDay takes place every two years at Villa Braida in Mogliano Veneto, Italy. At this past June’s event, 80 producers were present and 250 wines and 20 spirits were presented. Balan was established in 1962 by Sergio Balan. His sons, Fabio and Daniele have since transformed the winery into one of the main Italian wine wholesalers.

About the WinePhoto Contest and Creative Director, Diego Orlando

WinePhoto was originally conceived as a means to express how photography relates to wine in both conventional and unconventional ways. Over the years, the contest has evolved and is now a collection of stories about the contemporary world. Each year, a theme aims to project a different point of view through artistic expression. The exhibit is curated by WinePhoto Creative Director, Diego Orlando, a professional photographer from Venice, Italy and Photo Editor & Special Projects for Burn Magazine.

The Dell Create. Work. Inspire Event 9/14/12

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The Dell Create. Work. Inspire Event
September 14, 2012, 10:00 AM to 8:00PM
The Moore Building
4040 NE 2ND Ave
Miami, FL 33137

CreateWork2Dell and partnering companies will provide top professionals in each key area to hold discussions with SBOs and provide solutions to their individual needs.

CWI: Business Edition is a series of networking and learning events that support Dell’s “We’re listening” campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to support local business owners by empowering them with new knowledge, best practices, and exposing them to new relationships with other local businesses. All furniture is sourced locally. All food and drinks will come from local vendors. Everything that goes into this event will be in support of local commerce.

These events are specifically focused for Small Business Owners and the unique challenges they face. Breakout sessions will be held throughout the day with an open dialogue format where SBOs can get information and ask questions. The event will conclude with a Cocktail reception.

The goal is to teach new skills and create opportunities for Miami business owners to meet and develop new relationships. CWI: Business Edition will provide an immense value to the Small Business Owner. Attendance is free to all and the educational content and access to industry experts will offer an invaluable experience to all kinds of business owners looking to improve their understanding of new techniques.

Juxtapoz Magazine Presents Urban Narrative with Claudio Ethos and Ruben Ubiera 9/7/12

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Juxtapoz Magazine Presents Urban Narrative with Claudio Ethos and Ruben Ubiera
Friday, September 7, 2012, 7:00 to 11:00pm
MMCinvite_SEPT7_EMAIL101/Exhibit
101 NE 40 Street
Miami FL, 33137
www.101exhibit.com

RSVP by email : connect@mixedmediacollective.com
or Facebook : http://ow.ly/drgUl

Event Is Open To The Public

The acclaimed São Paolo-based street surrealist, Claudio Ethos and Miami New Times vote for Best Street Artist of 2012, Ruben Ubiera, will present a dual exhibition, entitled “Urban Narrative“ at  101/Exhibit preceding Wynwood’s 2nd Saturday’s Art Walk on Friday September 7th.
 
101/Exhibit’s 5,000 square foot gallery space will house over 20 stunning, pop-surrealistic works by Ethos and Ubiera.  The stylistic combinations make for a compelling look into Pop-Surrealism also known as Lowbrow. Appropriately Robert Williams, the founder of Juxtapoz Magazine, coined the term Lowbrow and the magazine continues to support the most influential artists in the urban alternative and underground contemporary art scenes.
 
Juxtapoz Magazine, The Michael Marguilies Artist Agency and The Mixed Media Collective,  invite art enthusiasts to enjoy complimentary signature cocktails by The Black Grouse, Cutty Sark, Brugal Rum and Perrier® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water compliments of Société Perrier.  Beats provided by the always-alluring DJ YSL. 

U.E.P.A por el Rock Rock Band Contest 9/20/12

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U.E.P.A por el Rock | Rock Band Contest
September 20, 7:00 pm
UEPA_EPAX Miami
337 sw 8th Street
Miami, FL
www.uepaporcolombia.com
 
Union, education, progress and art for Colombia presents U.E.P.A por el ROCK! A Spanish rock bands contest promoting new spanish rock artists.
 
The participating bands are:*
 
BarrioActivo
District X
Estacion Sur
G-2
MacondoSounds
Uma Galera
*subject to change
 
Be early and enjoy 2 hours of happy hour before the bands kick off. Free Parking. Pax will open its doors at 7 pm.
 
Help us promote this great event and become a part of a greater community supporting something that we all love, the art of music.
 
With your donation we will raise funds for a foundation in Barranquilla, Colombia called SENTIR VIDA. The idea is creating a soccer field with multiple sport uses for the 200 children of the foundation and for other members of the community so that they can have a place to play, dream and recreate. The foundation is responsible for providing impoverished children with two meals a day from Monday to Saturday.

Christian Holstad and Seth Price + Works from the Collection 9/8/12

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Christian Holstad and Seth Price + Works from the Collection
Second Saturday Gallery Walk, September 8, 2012. From 7-10pm
BANNER_2012_HOLSTADde la Cruz Collection
23 N.E. 41st Street
Miami, FL 33137

The de la Cruz Collection is pleased to announce the opening of an installation in our project room of works by American artist Christian Holstad.

Christian Holstad’s art practice reflects his interests in crafts, hand-made objects and textiles. Holstad’s work shares a "Camp" aesthetic sensibility with references to kitsch. "Camp" was very much part of the 1960’s culture and is often associated with drag queen performers, filmmakers like John Waters (his films Pink Flamingos, Hairspray and Polyester), Andy Warhol and artists like Divine and Liberace.
Holstad’s installation Sleeping Bag from Dignity, 2004, a crotched campfire scene, includes a sleeping bag with an image of Patty Hearst on the pillow, a symbol of American History in the 70’s. Big Drag, 2004, a metallic purple hyena with flamingos is also included in the installation, further referring to disco culture.
It Comes in Waves, 2003, Christian Holstad’s sparkling tinsel curtain, brings back memories of Felix Gonzalez-Torres’ glittering curtains. By inprinting on the curtain Japanese artist Hokusai’s famous early 19th century woodblock print The Wave, Holstad introduces high art on modest materials.

Christian Holstad was born in Anaheim, California 1972.
He lives and works in New York.

The de la Cruz Collection is pleased to announce the opening of an installation of works by American artist Seth Price.
In an interview with Gwen Allen in 2007, Seth Price stated – "I’m interested in the effect of digital technologies, as they reached the marketplace sometime in the 1970s. It does happen to line with my own life span." Like Marcel Broodthaers and Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Seth Price is interested in the importance of the distribution and dispersion of the artwork.
In Digital Video Digital Effect: Spills, 2004, Price alters a homemade video shot by Joan Jonas featuring Richard Serra and Robert Smithson discussing current issues referring to the art market. Price uses electronic ink to abstract and erase the image, however their conversation can be heard. The packaging of the video is an integral part of the work, creating a time capsule, and questioning the obsolescence of technology.
Price’s use of industrial methods is manifested in his vacuum-formed works. In this case, the synthetic rope becomes a "luscious" object even though its just a plastic mold like those used today for packaging and distributing mass-produced goods.
Seth Price was born in East Jerusalem 1973.
He lives and works in New York.

The District Factory Rocks The Block On Fashion’s Night Out 9/6/12

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The District Factory Rocks The Block On Fashion’s Night Out
invite_FNO_FINSeptember 6 2012, 6pm – 11pm
The Collins Building
139 Ne 39th Street
Miami, Fl 33137
www.districtfactory.com

“Fashion rocks the block” outside The District Factory on Fashion’s Night Out. Factory fans of fashion are invited to celebrate one of the most fashion-forward nights in the world, alongside local emerging designers and creatives manufacturing today’s hottest trends. Shop 30 brands of accessories, apparel, vintage, and “rock the block” party with a special live music performance by avant-dance duo Afrobeta and sounds by DJ Mike Sike. The mash-up combines Bar Lab Spirited Mixology with cocktails infused by Societe Perrier, Mandarine Napoleon, Gran Sierpe, and Zignum, food, video art install by Juan Henriquez and Carlos Pedreanez, the best in auto design by Prestige Imports North Miami, interactive stations and more, in collaboration with partners Miami Design District, The Beacon Council, Fashion Koncept, and MIAMI Magazine. To learn more, visit DistrictFactory.com

FUNKdalena. Album Listening Party & Special Performance By Deborah Magdalena, The Brass King, Antonia Jenaé & Kinetic 9/6/12

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FUNKdalena. Album Listening Party & Special Performance By Deborah Magdalena, The Brass King, Antonia Jenaé & Kinetic
DeborahMagdalena_FUNKdalenaSept. 6, 2012, 6pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St
Miami Fl 33137 305.576.9577
www.funkdalena.com
 
In celebration of Deborah Magdalena’s coming out of her long 10 year musical hiatus, Deborah will be performing and hosting a FREE listening party at Miami’s infamous LIVE venue The Stage.
Join us for this much- anticipated event!

Art and Design Night for Reflections and Passions Exhibition 9/8/12

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Art & Design Night for "Reflections and Passions" Exhibition
Saturday September 8th, 2012 from 7-10pm
fusionArt Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street,
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Live Music  
 
Complimentary refreshments
 
Valet Parking available by  South Florida Parking

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our
Summer exhibition of 2012   
"Reflections and Passions"

This exhibition features over 38 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, September 8th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.

Our summer exhibition of 2012 features an eclectic collection of contemporary artisans, spanning nineteen countries from across the globe. This exhibition is truly a reflection of diverse, distinctive artistic expressions, whose passion for creativity will shape tomorrow’s definition of style.

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." 
by Henry Ward Beecher

Photographs of the Media and VIP Preview of ARTFUZE at LMNT Elementi on 8/23/12

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Media and VIP Preview of ARTFUZE at LMNT Elementi on Thursday, August 23, 2012.  The proceeds from ARTFUZE will go towards will go to Art Studio Miami and Build A School In Africa as well as future ARTFUZE philanthropy campaigns.

“HYPE UNITED has partnered with LMNT and JLPR to “FUZE” a vision together to form ARTFUZE. The aim of ARTFUZE is to educate, advocate, and provide a platform for all mediums of art, creators, and enthusiasts to connect under a festive atmosphere under one roof on Friday, August 24, 2012 at LMNT while supporting two very worthy and “under the radar” organizations.”

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Etra Fine Art Presents WinePhoto 2012: An International Photography Exhibit 9/8/12

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Etra Fine Art Presents: “WinePhoto 2012: An International Photography Exhibit”
Saturday, September 8, 2012, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Etra Fine Art
50 NE 40 St.
Miami, FL 33137
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The community is invited to this free exhibit as part of Miami Design District’s Art + Design Night September 2012. This exhibit will be presented in the US for the first time. Based in Venice, Italy, WinePhoto was originally conceived as a means to express how photography relates to wine in both conventional and unconventional ways. Over the years, the contest/exhibit has evolved and is now a collection of stories about the contemporary world.

Phuc Yea! Last Cameo at District Factory on 2nd Saturday 8/11/12

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Phuc Yea! Last Cameo at District Factory on 2nd Saturday
Saturday, August 11, 2012, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
2nd Saturdays, Gallery Walk, Miami Design District
District Factory
3900 Ne 1st Avenue
Miami, Fl 33137

Phuc Yea! is an off-the-cuff version of Vietnamese cuisine. Different from other Vietnamese and Asian-inspired restaurants, PY offers its own spin regionally traditional items that Americans have yet to experience as conventional Vietna mese fare; call it remixed-Vietnamese.

Vietnamese cuisine is a hybrid of Chinese, French, Indian, Khmer and Thai, making it a cuisine that is flavorful, complex and dynamic and creating a food culture that is greatly admired for the freshness of its ingredients. Phuc Yea! emphasizes these key points wowing eaters with vivacious flavors of fresh herbs, tart citrus, the savory complexity of nuoc mam (fish sauce) and hearty, flavorful protein preparations.

The word “Phuc” has a number of definitions in Vietnamese. Between “lucky,” “prosperity,” “happiness,” and “fortune,” all of the words seemed appropriate in defining the Phuc Yea! Cru’s goals as well as their current state of mind. What do you say? Phuc Yea!

The District Factory is an evening shopping event and mash -up that shines a spotlight on emerging designers and artists who are single-handedly manufacturing the hottest trends.

Founded on the belief that you can make a living doing what you love, The District Factory encourages the entrepreneurial spirit of emerging artists and designers by facilitating exchanges with the community that result in awareness, support, and ultimately commerce.

Taking it “offline”, The District Factory creates synergies between creatives and the community looking to meet the talent behind today’s emerging trends.

A Taste Of What’s To Come:
$6 each
Mamma T’s Special Imperial Rolls – Cha Gio (2pcs)
shrimp – pork – greens – herbs
Summer Rolls & Peanut Sauce – Goi Cuon (2pcs)
fresh shrimp – lemongrass chicken – rice vermicelli – crispy shallots
Good 4 Ur Belly Papaya Salad
green papaya – cherry tomatoes – roasted peanuts – nuoc cham
Jellyfish Salad
jellyfish – passion fruit – pineapple – jalapenos – vietnamese mint
Lemongrass Beef Salad
shredded lettuces – fresh herbs – cucumber – chiles – peanuts – ginger nuoc cham
Sweet and Sour Pork Belly
pineapple – bell peppers – onion – herbage
Steamed Rice Noodles and the stuff that makes ‘em taste good…
Banh Cuon 9.-dry shrimp rice noodles – ground pork – wood ear mushrooms – pork terrine – herbage -nuoc cham
Coconut Cupcakes
coconut cake, cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut

Sister restaurant The Federal Food, Drink & Provisions will be popping up a brew pub offering a selections of craft brews and wines to the public for their tippling pleasure. Beers and wine will be priced at $6 each.

RAW Miami presents RADIATE 8/9/12

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RAW Miami presents RADIATE
August 9th, 2012, 8:00 PM
The Stage
170 Northeast 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
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21+
Cocktail Attire

RAW is doing it again! This time we’re getting ready to blast you with RADIATE, August’s show case featuring HOT new artists, musical talent and of course a RAWsome fashion show!

Please join us August 9 at 8pm at the Stage!

What is RAW? RAW is an indie arts organization for artists, by artists. We focus on spotlighting indie underground talent to the public.

Check out this RAWking link! http://youtu.be/uqotKEnHqMg

RAW Miami as Best Art Collective 2012 – Miami New Times Best of Miami: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/bestof/2012/award/best-arts-collective-3315552/

Hollywood RAWkin it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU4cwn16Soc

We can’t wait to see you there!

The District Factory 8/11/12

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The District Factory
08/11/2012, 7:00pm-10:00pm
The District Factory
3900 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33137

Fans will get their fix this August when more than 30 local emerging designers and artists pop shop at The District Factory, an evening shopping event and mash-up during Miami Design District’s Art & Design Night. This August, shoppers will get first dibs at the latest trends, selecting from hundreds of items that include art, jewelry, apparel, reconstructed vintage, and more.

Juan Henriquez, August’s selected artist, will be on hand to showcase his collection of paintings and prints of highly charged imagery. In addition, monthly Factory faves not to miss include Phuc Yea! Miami’s first Vietnamese “pop-up” restaurant, tunes by Scratch DJ Academy’s DJ I.A.N., a Factory Flick by O Cinema, specialty cocktails infused by Société Perrier, and more. To learn more, visit DistrictFactory.com

Art and Design Night for Reflections and Passions Exhibition 8/11/12

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Art & Design Night for “Reflections and Passions” Exhibition
Saturday, August 11th 2012, 7-10 p.m.
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street,
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our Summer exhibition of 2012 “Reflections and Passions”

This exhibition features over 38 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, August 11th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.

Our summer exhibition of 2012 features an eclectic collection of contemporary artisans, spanning nineteen countries from across the globe. This exhibition is truly a reflection of diverse, distinctive artistic expressions, whose passion for creativity will shape tomorrow’s definition of style.

Late Night Happy Hour with DJ Troy Kurtz 7/28/12

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Special Advisory Late Night Happy Hour with DJ Troy Kurtz
July 28, 1am- Till
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38 Street
Miami, Florida 33137
www.thestagemiami.com

Late Nite Happy Hour Midtown Mix starring DJ Troy Kurtz
Troy Kurtz is one of Miami’s most exciting and dynamic DJ/producers. His raw energy and natural talent exploded after being groomed for greatness in Miami as the youngest member of The Overthrow. His consummate music taste influences DJs and music lovers all over the globe via his contributions to one of the biggest electronic dance music blogs in the world, Gotta Dance Dirty.

101 Exhibit & The Michael Margulies Artist Agency Present artworks by Jean Paul Mallozzi 8/10/12

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101 Exhibit & The Michael Margulies Artist Agency Present artworks by Jean Paul Mallozzi
August 10th, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm
101 Exhibit
101 Northeast 40th Street
Miami, FL 33137

101 Exhibit and the Michael Margulies Artist Agency announced surrealist painter JeanPaul Mallozzi’s first solo exhibition entitled “kN0B0DY.”

“101 Exhibit has an incredible roster of artists and is a fantastic venue. I am excited to have JeanPaul’s work exhibited there.”-Michael Margulies “Moods and emotions have a color and vibration that manifests itself in the body.

People can read emotion on a face and even more so in someone’s body language. I chose to combine the two ideas of energy and posture but instead of rendering an actual face replacing it with gestural line work and color almost like how a child would draw a face but rendering the body carefully. It acts like a keyhole into how a person is feeling from within.” -Mallozzi

JeanPaul Mallozzi was born and raised in Queens NYC, and received a scholarship to attend the Rhode Island School Of Design. He graduated with a B.F.A in Illustration. His works have been shown in galleries in New York, Washington D.C., Miami, and London.

He has been featured by Beautiful/Decay, 3×3 Magazine’s new talent gallery, and Vol.6 of Carpaccio’s Guide to emerging artists.

Based in Miami, the Michael Margulies Artist Agency specializes in the representation and marketing of contemporary artists, as well as Artist estates. The agency collaborates with galleries, art fairs, museums, and other art institutions to present the utmost awareness of its art catalog while operating with an unconventional business model. For more information, visit www.marguliesagency.com or email info@marguliesagency.com.

Photographs of RAW Presents Mixology at The Stage on 7/12/12

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RAW Miami Presents Mixology at The Stage on Thursday, July 12, 2012.

“RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives. RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features film screenings, musical performances, fashion shows, art gallery, accessories, photography, performance art, DJ, hair and makeup artistry, etc.”

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Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Soul of Miami’s 4th Year Anniversary Party at The Stage on 7/16/12

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THANK YOU!

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from Soul of Miami 4th Year Anniversary Party at The Stage on Monday, July 16, 2012.  What a great crowd and we want to thank everyone for their awesome support! The number of people who braved the rain on a Monday is truly humbling. We were definitely feeling the love. It is you guys that keep us going.

Special Thanks goes out to the folks that donated an item for the Charity Raffle. We raised nearly $500 for Life Is Art. That money will go right back into the community, building our arts and culture.
Wokstar Eleanor Hoh
Rodez Art Gallery courtesy of George Rodez
Debra Cortese Designs
Pridelines Youth Services in honor of 30th Anniversary 
Blo – Blow Dry Bar – Midtown
Dine Design and Explore Art
305 Creative Group
PALO!
Eleazar Delgado
The Stage Miami
Barbara M de Varona

Also, thanks to:
Freshly Squeezed for the rubs and donation!
Chris Riggs for the artistic entertainment!
JennyLee for her help!
Fritaman and Isp Ice Cream Trucks for the eats!

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

Photographs of Soul of Miami 4th Year Anniversary Party at The Stage on 7/16/12

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THANK YOU!

Soul of Miami 4th Year Anniversary Party at The Stage on Monday, July 16, 2012.  What a great crowd and we want to thank everyone for their awesome support! The number of people who braved the rain on a Monday is truly humbling. We were definitely feeling the love. It is you guys that keep us going.

Special Thanks goes out to the folks that donated an item for the Charity Raffle. We raised nearly $500 for Life Is Art. That money will go right back into the community, building our arts and culture.
Wokstar Eleanor Hoh
Rodez Art Gallery courtesy of George Rodez
Debra Cortese Designs
Pridelines Youth Services in honor of 30th Anniversary 
Blo – Blow Dry Bar – Midtown
Dine Design and Explore Art
305 Creative Group
PALO!
Eleazar Delgado
The Stage Miami
Barbara M de Varona

Also, thanks to:
Freshly Squeezed for the rubs and donation!
Chris Riggs for the artistic entertainment!
JennyLee for her help!
Fritaman and Isp Ice Cream Trucks for the eats!

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Locust Projects Annual Smash and Grab Fundraiser 10/27/12

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Locust Projects Annual Smash & Grab Fundraiser
Saturday, October 27, 6:30-9:30pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Avenue
Miami’s Design District

Artwork Raffle Ticket $450 / $425 LP Members
General admission $50
For further information please contact: info@locustprojects.org or 305.576.8570

The event revolves around a raffle, for which over one hundred local, national and international artists have donated artwork — enough so that each raffle ticket is guaranteed to win an artwork.

Tickets are drawn at random during the party, with the winner getting their choice of artwork (i.e, first called gets first pick, and so on). The result is a fun way to place artwork into collections, connect with Miami’s art community, and support Locust Projects.

4th Annual To Live and Dine in Miami 7/25/12

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4th Annual To Live & Dine in Miami
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Moore Building – Miami Design District
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137

Tickets are available now for $25
Buy Tickets Online

MIAMI Magazine presents the 4th Annual To Live & Dine in Miami co-hosted by world-renowned Chef Daniel Boulud and benefiting Chapman Partnership.

Restaurants include: db Bistro Moderne, Eating House, EDGE Steak & Bar, HaVen South Beach, J&G Grill at The St. Regis Bal Harbour, Katsuya by Starck, Paulina’s Pops, Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, SUSHISAMBA dromo, The Dome Restaurant & Caviar Bar, The Dutch at W South Beach, The Restaurant at The Setai Miami Beach, Toscana Divino and Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. Attendees will be the first to get a taste of soon-to-open establishments including Bloom, Florida Cookery and Swine Southern Table & Bar.

Cocktail pairings courtesy of Herradura Tequila and Chambord Vodka, and refreshments by Stella Artois, Acqua Panna and S.Pellegrino.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas takes over part of the Moore Building turning it into a pop-up lounge with sounds by DJ Mad Linx. Proceeds from the event will benefit Chapman Partnership.

For a more comprehensive description, see the Miami Spa & Resort Examiner.

2nd Annual Soul Fest Weekend at The Stage 7/20-21/12

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2nd Annual Soul Fest Weekend at The Stage
July 20 – July 21, 2012, 10 p.m.
The Stage
170 NE 38th St
Miami Fl 33137
thestagemiami.com

Miami’s top live music venue, The Stage, announces a weekend festival focusing on the era when soul music prevailed. In honor of all things soulful, The Stage will transform its multi-faceted space into a celebration of soul music from Friday, July 20 through Saturday July 21. The second annual festival includes live musical performances by New Orleans’ favorites Glen David Andrews, The Iguanas, Miami’s own Ketchy Shuby, LEBO Live!, Soul Shots by mixologist Ryan Goodspeed, and an exclusive menu in collaboration with Design District neighbor Michael Schwartz’s Harry’s Pizzeria.

Miami-based artist, LEBO, is putting five hand-painted guitars up for grabs in a special silent auction during the event and an additional guitar will be raffled to a lucky patron at the end of the night. Autographed, limited-edition LEBO prints will be given to the first 150 people to arrive on Saturday night for LEBO LIVE!, a rare live painting performance.

Miinto.com presents Ready, Set, Swim 7/18/12

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Miinto.com presents: Ready, Set, Swim
Wednesday July 18, 2012 – 7 pm to 10 pm
Emena Spa in the Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39th Street, Suite 223
Design District Miami, FL
RSVP to RSVP@itmarketingconcepts.com

An Evening Of Swimwear, Shopping, Spa’ing and a Fashion Show Open To All

Hosts: Lori Riviere from Shortcuts to Fabulous
Kelly Saks from Kelly’s Kloset Blog

As the bikini-clad models take the runway this Swim Week, don’t stress about not having access to the shows. Avoid the mayhem and join hosts Kelly Saks of Kelly’s Kloset and Lori Riviere of Shortcuts To Fabulous as Miinto.com presents Ready, Set, Swim. on Wednesday, July 18th from 7pm-10pm at Emena Spa in the Design District.

Featuring Emena Spa: Mini Spa Treatments & Eminence Sunscreen Flavor Bar.
Shop Summer Fashions from Calamarie, Cre, Diamantina, Earthy Chic, Karess Swimwear and Savera Chopra
Complimentary Cocktails courtesy of Reyka Vodka and SNAP.

Ready, Set, Swim. is the perfect opportunity for the stylish and savvy to enhance their summer style while shopping from the must-have, figure flattering swimwear from Karess Swimwear, fabulously hip jewelry from Cre , Calamarie and Earthy Chic, and wardrobe-worthy accessories from Savera Chopra, and Diamantina handbags.

Miinto.com, a fashion website that partners with local boutiques to shed international spotlight on their brands, will put on a fashion show highlighting head-turning summer styles from these boutiques. Miinto.com will also award the first 40 people to arrive at Ready, Set, Swim. with a $15 gift card to Miinto.com.

In addition, Emena Spa, will offer mini-spa treatments as well as host the Eminence Sunscreen Flavor Bar, where experts will help match the perfect shade of the brand’s celebrity favorite Sun Defense Mineral sunscreen powder – colors range from Honey Apple, Cherries & Berries, Peaches & Cream, Caledula Spice and Cinnamon Bronzer, and Translucent – so that skin is safe from the sun.
That won’t be the only bar at Ready, Set, Swim. Guests will cool down with complimentary, refreshing Snap Lemonade cocktails, made with Snap’s USDA certified all-organic ginger flavored spirit, as well as chill out with Reyka Vodka cocktails to get in the summer spirit.

Drummer VS Emulator 7/10/12

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Drummer VS Emulator
07/10/12, 10:00PM
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
www.nikkisiixx.com
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Drummer V Emulator
Jon Wilkes Secondhand Serenade and
Emulator DJ Justin Drake

This Is A One Of Kind Technology That We Are About To Unveil At Your Club! This show features world famous Justin Drake The Emulator.

Lex One & Giz Forte

Age: 21 and over
Cover: $10

Sponsors:
NikkiSiixx.com

Video Invite — Jon Wilkes from Secondhand Serenade & Justin Drake Announce the show for this tuesday.

Mixology at The Stage Miami 7/12/12

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Mixology
July 12, 2012, 8:00pm – 12:00am
The Stage Miami
170 NW 38 Street
Miami, FL
www.rawartists.org/miami/mixology

RAW MIA Artists host their third edition of their season full of events, SOLSTICE! A crash collision of art at The Stage from 8pm-12am!

RAW Artists is a national organization in 50+ cities that creates a platform for hand-selected talent from all genres of art to showcase their work. Come out and support the underground trendsetters in areas such as fashion, music, performance, visual, film, hair, makeup and more!

RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives. RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features film screenings, musical performances, fashion shows, art gallery, accessories, photography, performance art, DJ, hair and makeup artistry, etc.

Please visit the following links for more information:
RAW website: www.RAWartists.org

The District Factory 7/14/12

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The District Factory
07/14/12, 7:00pm-10:00pm
The District Factory
3900 NE 1st AVE
Miami, FL 33137
districtfactory.com

INDIE CELEBRATED AT JULY’S DISTRICT FACTORY

Offering “A Glimpse Behind the Assembly Line”, The District Factory is an evening shopping event & mash-up, in the Miami Design District, that shines a spotlight on the emerging indie designers single-handedly manufacturing today’s hottest trends. This tJuly, shoppers will experience an array of items available for purchase that include art, jewelry, apparel, reconstructed vintage, and more. Art explorers can expect to encounter the works of Juan Carlos Arana, who takes his characters out of their environment and surrounds them in a world full of imagination and full of endless possibilities. The evening also includes Factory favorites like Phuc Yea! Miami’s first Vietnamese “pop-up” restaurant, tunes by Scratch DJ Academy’s DJ I.A.N., a Factory Flick by O Cinema, specialty cocktails infused by Société Perrier, and so much more. To learn more, visit www.DistrictFactory.com

Smashfest! featuring Dirty Names, TV Girl, Le Blorr, Florida Kilos, Saskatchewan, Roadkill Ghost Choir at The Stage 6/29/12

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Smashfest! featuring Dirty Names, TV Girl, Le Blorr, Florida Kilos, Saskatchewan, Roadkill Ghost Choir
Friday, June 29th // 10:00 p.m.
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami Design District
Miami, Florida 33137

21+ $5 cover; 18+ $10 cover. Doors open 10PM.
Get your tickets now by visiting thestagemiami.com
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Smashfest featuring…

Dirty Names http://​www.reverbnation.com/​dirtynames

TV Girl http://www.facebook.com/​pages/page/160518903982338

Le Blorr http://www.facebook.com/​pages/page/58050615068

Roadkill Ghost Choir http://www.facebook.com/​pages/page/205275159501579

Florida Kilos http://www.facebook.com/​pages/page/262921370419609

Saskatchewan http://www.facebook.com/​pages/page/128591087191129

Agatha Wara Talk and Benefit Dinner 6/25/12

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Agatha Wara Talk & Benefit Dinner
Monday June 25th, 2012
Bas Fisher Invitational
180 NE 39th Street, suite 210
Miami, FL 33137
www.basfisherinvitational.com
info@basfisherinvitational.com

The BFI presents a talk by curator Agatha Wara followed by a benefit dinner for BFI’s big move!

Agatha Wara Talk
7pm Monday June 25th, 2012
FREE and open to the public

Benefit Dinner
8pm Monday June 25th, 2012
$25

The BFI is excited to welcome Agatha Wara during her Florida stopover en route to Bergen, Norway, where she will join the team of the Bergen Assembly. Wara will present a public talk entitled “The Appeal” (referencing the Gucci Mane album) which refers to ideas of “attraction” that have to do both with Wara’s thesis exhibition at Bard and materialist philosophy. This experimental talk will be in the form of a ‘performative reading’ of a single artwork.

Wara finished her Masters degree at the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College in 2012 after being a part of the BFI team from 2008-2010, during which time she co-created and curated the first WEIRD MIAMI bus tour and visitor center. She will be the curator of the WEIRD MIAMI group exhibition slated to open during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012. Please join us after her talk for a benefit dinner at the BFI where she will be the guest of honor. All proceeds from the benefit will be used to cover BFI moving expenses.

This is a public program part of WEIRD MIAMI, a project to integrate the South Florida community with creative city tours that turns locals into tourists as they discover unnoticed and unknown places while tracing undocumented histories, redrawing maps and making new friends. WEIRD MIAMI is funded in part by a Knight Arts Challenge Grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and 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.

The BFI is an artist-run non-profit generously supported in part by a Knight Arts Challenge grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and with the supportof the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Soul Of Miami 4 Year Anniversary – NEW LOCATION 7/16/12

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NEW LOCATION

Soul Of Miami 4 Year Anniversary

Monday, July 16, 2012, 7:30-9:30pm

DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE WE HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE LOCATION!
NEW LOCATION: The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
FREE

RSVP Required – CLICK HERE

Twitter Hashtag: #SOMia4

Please join James Echols and Annette Peikert as we celebrate four years of going out every night, thousands of hours in front of the computer, many sleepless nights, stress and anxiety. Four years of building a loved and respected local resource, of making many new friends and meeting countless fabulous people. Four years of surprise and delight and hard work and passion. Toast with us to many, many more.

***HELP! We need a few volunteers to help working the door and selling raffle tickets during the event. If you can volunteer for a little bit, please CLICK HERE!

We have already had over 800 RSVPs! Due to the overwhelming response, we have had to change our location! We are moving to The Stage Miami in the Design District. Thanks so much to The Betsy-South Beach for their consideration, we hope to do something there in the future.

Sponsored by The Stage Miami
1 Complimentary Welcome Drink (well liquor) with RSVP

Soul Of Miami was created four years ago on July 16 (click here to see the very first post) entirely by accident. Since then, it has gone on to be one of the most popular local sites. We really enjoy being able to support the community by promoting art shows, fundraisers, business networkers, galas, happy hours and so much more. We hope that you will join us a for a little celebration of the SOUL of MIAMI.

Raffle to benefit Life Is Art
Supporting the arts in south Florida
Raffle takes place at 9:00pm. Must be present to win.
If you cannot make it, but would still like to donate, please click here.
You do not need to donate to party!
RAFFLE PRIZES:
* Wokstar Eleanor Hoh: Cooking Class Certificate, Value $130.00. website, Facebook
* Rodez Art Gallery courtesy of George Rodez: “The Gift of Love” Artwork, Giclee on canvas, 11″ x 11″ gallery-wrapped #127, Value: $150.00. Website, Facebook
* Debra Cortese Designs: Pink Roses Large Classic Tote Bag: A nature’s energy business/travel bag in rich hues of rose and honeysuckle pinks accented with Swarovski crystal which shares the energy of love, self-worth and grattitude. Value: $285.00. Website, Facebook
* Pridelines Youth Services in honor of 30th Anniversary: Hamsa 100 mls or 3.3 Fl Oz – for both men and women, Hamsa amulet is a good luck symbol appreciated by all people of faith. Designer Celine Leora developed the idea of using the Hamsa symbol on fragrance bottles. Value: $95.00. Website, Facebook
* Blo – Blow Dry Bar – Midtown: Gift Card (Redeemable only at Blo Midtown), 1 complimentary blo out – WASH BLOW GO. Our signature service. Choose from any one of 7 styles from Blo’s Hair Menu. Value: $35.00, Website, Facebook, Twitter @themanemuchacha @bloheartsyou
* Karen Deilke: Tropicana XVI, Acrylic on Paper, 22X30, Est Value: $1200, Website.
* Dine Design and Explore Art: a journey of exploration in discovering the best in the arts and design including a fabulous meal. 4 Passports valued at $124 each. Website.
* 305 Creative Group: Creative Services, Value: $200.00, Website, Facebook
* Laradiva Jewelry: Laradiva Signature Pink Swarovski Gold Hoops. Flaunt this Swarovksi® hoops from day to night! Laradiva signature hoops have been sported by celebs like Beyonce, Nelly Furtado, Britney, among many others. Custom plated. 2.5″. Hand made with love in the USA! Value: $70, Website, Facebook
* PALO!: PALO! t-shirt. Winner selects size. PALO! CD. Plus free admission to any PALO! show through 2012. Prize redeemable in person at PALO! show. Value: $50. Website, Facebook.

RSVP Closed. You can still come, but will need to sign up at the door for your complimentary welcome drink.

 

Summer 2012 Exhibition Reflections and Passions Opening Reception 7/14/12

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Summer 2012 Exhibition “Reflections and Passions” Opening Reception
Saturday, July 14th 2012, 7-11 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 N.E. 40th Street
Suites 3, 6 & 7
artfusiongalleries.com

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our Summer exhibition of 2012 “Reflections and Passions”
Live music, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Exhibiting from Monday, July 2nd, 2012 through Monday, September 17th, 2012
Live Music by “Amereida”

Hors d’oeuvres by Ramelles Catering Services
Complimentary Wine & Refreshments
Valet Parking Available by South Florida Parking

“Reflections and Passions” exhibition features over 38 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of July 14th 2012 on your calendar for our Opening Reception. Our summer exhibition of 2012 features an eclectic collection of contemporary artisans, spanning nineteen countries from across the globe. This exhibition is truly a reflection of diverse, distinctive artistic expressions, whose passion for creativity will shape tomorrow’s definition of style.

Summer Art and Entertainment Series 6/25/12

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Summer Art & Entertainment Series
Monday, June 25, 2012, 9:00p.m.-11:00p.m.
Cafe 46
Cafe 46 190 N.E. 46th Street
Miami, Florida

A beer and wine venue. On Monday, June 25, 2012 patrons will be poetically entertained by Int’l Spoken Word Artist Rebecca Butterfly Vaughns – the evening vibe will take place from 9p.m.-11p.m.

The cover is $5.00 and includes your first drink of wine, beer, or soda and a light menu will be available. Parking is available along N.E. 2nd avenue and Valet Parking is available for $3.00. More info: 305-400-8828.

TEDxMIA TEDGlobal 2012 Video Stream Watch Event at The Stage 6/28/12

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TEDxMIA TEDGlobal 2012 Video Stream Watch Party
June 28, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Stage
Miami Design District
170 Northeast 38th Street
Miami, FL

This event is free and open to the public.

TEDxMIA will present a video stream of day two of TEDGlobal 2012. The event will focus on talks given on Wednesday, June 27, at the TEDGlobal conference held in Edinburgh, Scotland from June 25-29.

This year’s theme is “Radical Openness.” TED’s European Director and TEDGlobal curator Bruno Giussani sums it up: “The sessions will look at both the openness made possible by the internet and digital technology, as well as radical and open thinking at large. TEDGlobal 2012’s speakers will show us that all bets are off when it comes to what openness, collaboration and mutual understanding in an ultra-connected world mean for human potential.”

Experience TEDGlobal with TEDxMIALive
The themes to be explored at the independently organized event, licensed by TED, are “Globality,” “Shades of Openess,” “Misbehaving Beautifully,” and “Long Term.” Presenters include author Robert Neuwirth; politician and data activist Malte Spitz; Ruby Wax, a comedian and mental- health activist and Vicky Arroyo, an environmental policy influencer.

We are hoping to share ideas from more than 10 of the speakers from the TEDGlobal Conference.
For more information please visit TEDxMIA website at http://tedxmia.com/. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tedxmia and follow our Twitter handle at @TEDxMIA

RAW MIA Presents Solstice 6/13/12

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RAW MIA Presents Solstice
June 13, 2012, 8:00pm
The Stage
170 NE 38th St
Miami Fl 33137
More Info

Tickets are $10 via presale. $15 at the door.
21+. Dress code is cocktail attire, so dress for the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity!

RAW MIA Artists host their second edition of their season full of events, SOLSTICE! A circus of creativity at The Stage from 8pm-12am! RAW Artists is a national organization in 50+ cities that creates a platform for hand-selected talent from all genres of art to showcase their work. Come out and support the underground trendsetters in areas such as fashion, music, performance, visual, film, hair, makeup and more!

RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives. RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features film screenings, musdical performances, fashion shows, art gallery, accessories, photography, performance art, DJ, hair and makeup artistry, etc.

Please visit the following links for more information:
RAW website: www.RAWartists.org

In Silence, By Memory By Rafale Valdez Cocktail Reception 6/9/12

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In Silence, By Memory By Rafale Valdez Cocktail Reception
Saturday June 9, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Borinquen
100 NE 38th Street, Suite # 3
Miami, FL 33137

In Silence, by Memory
A Solo Exhibit Featuring the Work of Award Winning Artist :

RAFAEL VALDEZ
(between 2003 and 2012)
Native of Guayaquil, Ecuador, Rafael Valdez presently lives in Miami. His presence transpires authenticity as well as great depth and easiness, all in a rhythmic flow, as being very rooted in the presence, so does his work, colors, tones, and brush stokes…A statement of pain, hope and beauty all manifesting at the same time.

The art of Rafael Valdez is brief. His forms are imagined and the canvas sober, with a selection of colors that empowers his work and impacts the viewer. Not in vain has he morosely weighed each detail of his paintings; introducing himself into the skin and the eyes of the spectator, unfolding himself, and thus able to unlock the keys of his art and their psychologically subterranean bottoms, which capture instantaneous and illuminated visions of a world in which desires and demons still unformed float and seek to be expressed in the only coherent way possible: ART!

Haiti Benefit Event Featuring the MCDS Contemporary Music Ensemble 6/12/12

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Haiti Benefit Event Featuring the MCDS Contemporary Music Ensemble
Tuesday, June 12th at 7:30 PM
The Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137

Buy Tickets Online
Ticket prices
Students: $25
FIU faculty and staff: $50
General admission: $55
Silver Donor: $100 (two free drinks)
Gold Donor: $250 (two free drinks and your choice of an 8″ x 10″ photographic print)
Platinum Donor: $500 (unlimited free drinks and your choice of two 8″ x 10″ photographic prints)
Corporate Sponsorship: $750 (two tickets to the event, company logo displayed in event program, space to display company banner)
Tickets will be available at the door for an additional $5.
(Ticket costs are tax deductible, as IHC is a charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status.)
With ticket purchase, you will receive free admission to the Wolfsonian Museum (and to their current film).

Haitian hors d’ouevres will be served with drinks available for purchase.

Sponsored by International Health Connection and Florida International University’s Advanced Center for Innovative Solutions for Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases (FIU ACISTED)

Proceeds will go to benefit FIU Hebert Wertheim College of Medicine students who will be going to Port-au-Prince, Haiti this November on a medical mission trip and to International Health Connection. For more information or to make additional donations, please visit http://www.ihcworld.org/.

The District Factory, Phuc Yea! Food, And Fashion 6/9/12

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The District Factory, Phuc Yea! Food, And Fashion
6/9/2012, 7-10PM
The District Factory
3900 NE 1st Ave Miami FL 33137
districtfactory.com

Offering “A Glimpse Behind the Assembly Line”, The District Factory is an evening shopping event & mash-up that shines a spotlight on the emerging designers who are single-handedly manufacturing the hottest trends. Welcomed by Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, shoppers will experience artwork, a comeback cameo by Miami’s first Vietnamese “pop-up” restaurant Phuc Yea!, and hundreds of items available for sale that include art, jewelry, apparel, reconstructed vintage, and so much more.

Photographs from Ignite Miami at The Stage on 5/29/12

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Ignite Miami at The Stage on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.  They had 16 presenters that had 5 minutes and 20 slides to do their presentation, and all of them did an awesome job.   Here are the 16 that were chosen for this Ignite Miami and what there presentation was about:

  • Adam Boalt, Hacking Innovation
  • Blanca Stella Mejia, Get out of your comfort zone & into non-comfort for radical change
  • Carlos Miller, Photography is Not a Crime
  • Corinna Moebius, Hyperlocal in Little Havana: Tools that can Help the Neighborhood You Love
  • Craig Chester, Beyond the Automobile
  • Darrill Gaschler, Service can be selfish
  • Emily Taffel, Sex and Magic in Miami
  • Gladys  Diaz, Ignite Your Love Life!
  • Hugh MacLeod, Mastery.
  • Jeff Zelaya, Become a Red Bottom
  • JennyLee Molina, Living with Intention: How to Cross Anything Off Your Bucket List
  • KK Pandya, MakerBot, MakerBodyParts
  • Maria De los Angeles, The Little Hashtag That Could
  • Matthew Hoelscher, This Crazy, Broke Artist is the best Leader I’ve ever met!
  • R. Seecharan, Hacking Your Brain
  • Tony Lima, Science Museum 2.0

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Tanya-Marie Design and Crime Stoppers Fundraiser Lemons to Lemonade 5/30/12

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Tanya-Marie Design & Crime stoppers Fundraiser Lemons to Lemonade
Wednesday, May 30 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tanya-Marie Designs boutique
4600 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL
Design District

Tanya-Marie in conjunction with Miami Dade Crime Stoppers organization will be holding a fundraiser Event

Celebrity Stylist to the Stars, Tanya – Marie, opened her luxury boutique only 6 weeks ago in the Design District which was burglarized. Thieves made off with more than $50,000 worth of couture custom made designs. The investigation in this matter is still on

No stranger to philanthropy, Tanya-Marie founded the Lemons to Lemonade, a nonprofit organization that helps bring awareness on issues concerning local business and developmental programs to help them succeed. Her hope is to prevent financial mishaps from happening to other local

Local celebrities and Star athletes will be in attendance, such as Carlos Boozer.

Sponsor Xante Liquor will be on hand serving signature cocktails.

Tanya-Marie along with Jewelry designer Shannon St Clair (wife of NFL player John St Clair) will be raffling off each prizes with all the proceeds benefiting the local charity called ‘NEST, (NEST provides housing and relief for over 6,000 homeless teens in the Miami Dade area. NEST, a division of StandUpForKids.org, provides clothing, job training, education, and shelter for underprivileged teens that need a little guidance in their life to put them back on the right

Please come out to support, with your help we can create awareness and support for these great local charities and take a stand against homelessness.

Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week

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(Miami, Florida) –Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week (MMIFW) gave residents a refreshing change of fashion scene with Air-Bistro-Studio-Gallery, LMNT (elementi), in Midtown Miami.  The 7,000+ sq.ft. space was home to the three-day event which showcased a fashion-forward lineup of daywear, eveningwear and swimwear designs from around the world including the United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia, England, Mexico and more. 

With a background in TV production, as well as the modeling industry, Maxine Viktor, envisioned a great opportunity to offer Miami a transformation from the typical – and somewhat cliché, Miami Beach – for an annual fashion show location.  Viktor partnered up with Philip Stienstra, a professional in the nightlife and entertainment industry, to collaborate in creating an event that would change the concept of “Miami-Fashion-Beach” and bring a more truly culturally diverse background to Miami’s fashion venues.

A successful MMIFW sealed each event with after parties and events in Gavanna Miami, Cafeina Miami, and Kyma Lounge. â– 

Art and Design Night for A Spring Affair Exhibition 6/9/12

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Art & Design Night for “A Spring Affair” Exhibition
Saturday June 9th, 2012 from 7-10pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our Spring exhibition of 2012 “A Spring Affair”

This exhibition features over 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, June 9th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.

Our spring exhibition of 2012 features a fresh, colorful and vibrant array of artists. This collection is truly a testament to the vision of the galleries’ roots; representing international cultural artistic diversity, honoring those who define tomorrow’s masters.

Music by DJ Josh Nemcik
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

Photographs of Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on 5/25/12

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Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on Friday, May 25, 2012.  Such wonderful evening wear on the runway tonight from the following desiners:   Charlyn Castro-Rojas, Chrissiefizz, Laila Wazna, Fabric Twinz and Biljana Karan.

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Mute Miami presents St. Vincent with Awesome New Republic and DJ Runsevimrun 5/31/12

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Mute Miami presents St. Vincent with Awesome New Republic and DJ Runsevimrun
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 9:00 p.m.
The Stage!
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL.
Tickets on sale NOW at thestagemiami.com.

St. Vincent’s (aka Annie Clark) intelligent, alternative indie rock touches on the timeless musical novelty that started creeping out of Brit-rock in the late ’60s from acts such as Bowie and Abbey Road-era Beatles while combining it with the same ‘anything goes’ sensibilities of Kurt Vile and Ariel Pink. After touring most of the States, Europe, and pulling off an awe-inspiring set at Coachella, she performs for the first time ever in Miami at The Stage on Thursday, May 31 with Awesome New Republic and DJ Run Sevim Run.

Superb in her ability to fascinate the listener, Texas native Annie Clark’s openness and ability to fine -tune her experimentation in dimension and soundscapes has made her an indie music phenomenon. Her latest album , Strange Mercy , has been showered with accolades by some of the most read music blogs and publications in the nation including top spots on Rolling Stone and Pitckfork’s Top 50 Albums of 2011. St. Vincent’s musical talents and ability to thrill and confuse you all at once is an amazingly exclusive experience all it’s own, with the antagonistic shred of her guitar and mind -blowing voice, she has created a unique niche genre for herself.

“We are very excited to bring this show to Miami, St. Vincent is very special to us,” said Johanna Visc aino, President and F ounder of Mute Miami who is also the lead singer of the Miami- based folk band, Sirens and Sealions. The show is produced by Mute Miami, a young production company striving to UN-MUTE great music and expose Miami to artists who have never visited our city.

Photographs from Art of Found Objects The Education Fund’s Charity Children’s Auction at The Moore Building on 5/24/12

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Art of Found Objects is  The Education Fund’s Charity Children’s Auction at The Moore Building on Thursday, May 24, 2012.

“The Education Fund mission:  The Education Fund’s mission is to provide private sector leadership and support for innovation in public education. We design and implement initiatives that involve the entire community in improving our schools.”

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Photographs of Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on 5/24/12

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Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on Thursday, May 24, 2012.  What a great list of designers on the runway tonight: Candy Woolley Accessories, Yera Brand by Kinsey London, Abeyo Marqz, Claudine Stark and Sacred Heart Collection by Brandi Russel.

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1Love Wednesdays & House of Marley Presents The Birthday of Roger Lewis of Inner Circle 6/6/12

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1Love Wednesdays & House of Marley Presents The Birthday of Roger Lewis of Inner Circle
June 6th, 2012, 9pm
Ricochet Bar & Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd
Miami, FL 33139
ricochetlounge.com

Inner Circle Live Performance at Ricochet Lounge:
Intimate performance by Inner Circle, reggae legend Roger Lewis birthday celebration, & “This Is Reggae Music” music video premier

Miami- June 6th, 2012, as one of the greatest reggae groups of all time, Inner Circle has established themselves as a band that can transcend the traditional reggae niche and enjoy widespread crossover appeal. To commemorate over 40 years of making reggae music, The Abebe Lewis Marketing & Branding Group would like to invite you to a special event including a rare intimate performance by Inner Circle and birthday celebration of founding member, reggae legend Roger Lewis at Ricochet Lounge in Midtown district, Miami. To commemorate this special occasion, the evening will include an exclusive music video premier of “This Is Reggae Music”, single off of the upcoming Reggae Wave compilation as well as a memorial for the late founding vocalist Jacob Miller.

As one of the world’s most respected reggae groups, Inner Circle has enjoyed a long string of successes stretching back to the mid-70′s. After over four decades of making reggae music, band member Roger Lewis was at the group’s foundation and has been a major driving force in the proliferation of reggae music. To coincide with the reggae legends birthday, the evening’s entertainment will include an opening performance by Jahfe and be marked by a rare, intimate performance by Inner Circle. As a mark of respect and appreciation for his contribution to reggae music, the night will also include a special memorial for the late Jacob Miller, the bands founding vocalist. Adding to the celebration, Inner Circle will be premiering the exclusive video for “this is reggae music”, the latest release from the Reggae Wave compilation which features 8 unique bands from Miami from all different cultures with one vision: reggae music.

Inner Circle live performance & reggae legend Roger Lewis Birthday Celebration is all going down June 6th at Ricochet Lounge, which is located at 3250 Buena Vista Blvd #122B Miami, FL 33127. Cover charge Ladies $5 before 11pm, $10 after. Men $10 before 11:00am and $15 after. Doors open at 9:00 pm. Additional information can be found at www.ricochetlounge.com or by calling 786-353-0846.

Art of Found Objects The Education Fund’s Charity Children’s Art Auction 5/24/12

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Art of Found Objects The Education Fund’s Charity Children’s Art Auction
May 24th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm
The Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami Design District

Purchase tickets online in advance through May 18 or by calling 305-892-5099, ext 23. Tickets start at $100.
Follow the excitement on social media. Like The Education Fund on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @EducationFund; “The Art of Found Objects” Hashtag is: #FindArtHere

Christie’s and Sotheby’s may have the corner on auctioning Reniors and Monets, but on May 24th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, The Education Fund’s Charity Auction is the place to be if you want to bid on masterpieces by Albert, Ivan, Christi and hundreds of others – all 5 to 18 year olds who are poised to be the next Picasso. Guest participation also ensures these talented kids receive the support they need as 100 percent of the proceeds from art sales are donated back to their classrooms in order to help their teachers purchase supplies for next year’s lessons.

Given recent research that shows art classes teach critical problem solving skills needed for success in business, attendees may also be helping to develop Miami’s future CEOs like the ones being honored that night as The Education Fund’s Public School Alumni Achievers, including Rick Hirsch, managing editor of The Miami Herald; Stephen Bittel, Founder & Chairman of Terranova; and Representative Michael Bileca, Florida House of Representatives, Rachael A Sapoznik, President & CEO of Sapoznik Insurance & Association, Inc., Albert Dotson, Jr., Partner at Bilzin Sumberg, and 15 others (see page 2 for complete list).

Held in the historic Moore Building in the epicenter of Miami’s art and design community, The Education Fund’s ‘Art of Found Objects’ Charity Auction will showcase more than 150 one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork created by Miami-Dade County public school students and teachers representing nearly 50 schools. This exclusive event has raised more than $722,000 since it began by combining the power of a child’s imagination with the ultimate recycling program. Much of the artwork is crafted from materials “found” at The Education Fund’s Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials, a “free supplies for classrooms” program. Stocked with supplies donated by businesses, the Ocean Bank Center is where 15,000+ teachers have shopped free-of-charge since 1993, garnering $6.4 million in supplies needed for student lessons.

In the wake of massive school district budgets cuts, the budgets for local schools have been slashed. “These cuts have a direct impact on schools’ supplies, making classes like art, which depend on hands-on materials, much more difficult to teach,” said Linda Lecht, president of The Education Fund, a 26-year old non-profit, that works side-by-side with the private sector in Miami-Dade to ensure every child has the education needed to reach their full potential. “How can you teach a child to paint if you don’t have paint brushes?”

“We have long supported ‘The Art of Found Objects,’ because we understand the intricate connection the arts play in the overall development of a child,” said Modesto Abety, President/CEO of The Children’s Trust. Indeed, The Children’s Trust houses one of the largest collections of artworks purchased from the event.
In addition to the silent auction, the event will feature live music, an open bar by Bacardi, an epicurean feast provided by Whole Foods, as well as the opportunity to bid on luxury items like vacations, jewelry, dining experiences and more. “Key sponsors like Ocean Bank, The Children’s Trust, Whole Foods, DACRA and Bacardi make it possible to hold this unique fundraiser to help our public school students,” said Lecht.

Yearly, an A-list crowd turns out for the epic evening, comprising notable art collectors, artists, community and business leaders, as well as politicians. Past attendees include: Artist Xavier Cortada, Emmy-Award winning anchor of CBS4 News Shannon Hori; Myrna Palley, whose world-class glass art collection is on display in its own wing at the Lowe Art Museum; Federal Reserve Regional Executive Juan del Busto, Pinnacle Housing CEO Louis Wolfson, the Ziffs, School Board Member Raquel Regalado, TV & Radio Personality Jimmy Cefalo, Real Estate Executive Hank Klein, and many more.

At the event, The Education Fund also honors local leaders who are all products of local public schools. This year, the organization will recognize 20 alumni achievers.

Receiving The Education Fund’s Public School Alumni Achievement Awards:
· Linda Slote Quick Bernstein, President, South Florida Hospital & Healthcare Association
· Brett Beveridge, Founder & CEO, The Retail Outsource
· Representative Michael Bileca, Representative, Florida House of Representatives
· Stephen Bittel, Founder/Chairman, Terranova Corporation
· Maria Del Busto, Chief Global Human Resources Officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises, LTD
· Albert E. Dotson, Jr., Partner, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axlerod LLP
· Jose M. Hevia, Jr., President/CEO, Aligned Partners
· Rick Hirsch, Managing Editor, The Miami Herald
· Kimberly Hutchinson, Director, Casa de Campo
· Alina T. Hudak, Deputy Mayor/ County Manager, Miami-Dade County
· Fedrick Ingram, Secretary/Treasurer, United Teachers of Dade
· Ralph Gonzalez Jacobo, Executive Vice President, Ocean Bank
· Basil T. Khalil, Vice President, FedEx Express
· Roberta Kressel, Senior Vice President, TD Bank
· Aletha Player, Area Manager, Florida Power & Light Company
· Stan Rubin, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Ocean Bank
· Adalio Sanchez, General Manager, IBM Corporation
· Rachael A Sapoznik, Sapoznik Insurance & Association, Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer
· Victoria E Villalba, President, Victoria & Associates Career Services
· Carol Wyllie, Executive Vice President, Graham Companies

Scratch DJ Academy Miami & Highlife Entertainment Present: Pro AM 2012 DJ Battle 5/17/12

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Scratch DJ Academy Miami & Highlife Entertainment Present: Pro AM 2012 DJ Battle
May 17, 2012, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Scratch DJ Academy
2 Northeast 40th Street #304
Miami, FL 33137
www.scratch.com

Scratch DJ Academy Miami invites you to Pro AM’s Respect the DJ, DJ Battle, hosted by DJ Scratch & RIP City on Thursday, May 17th from 6pm-8pm Celebrity judges including DJ Scratch (EPMD), Mix Master Ice (UTFO), Mr. MIXX, Mista Long (Black Sheep) and DJ Trails (Hip Hop Elements), will be awarding the winner a Pro AM 2012 Title Trophy and $3,500 worth of prizes. After the DJ Battle, don’t miss the film screening of – “The Founding Fathers,” presented by Highlife Entertainment.

Open to the public. Admission is free.

SMCSF and SFIMA Meetup With Rohit Bhargava 5/14/12

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SMCSF & SFIMA Meetup With Rohit Bhargava
Monday, May 14, 7:30pm until 10:00pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami Design District, FL
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Last year, SMCSF hosted an excellent meetup with Rohit Bhargava, who premiered his new book, Likeonomics. Over 100 people participated and his presentation was one of the best ones we had seen.

Well, Rohit is back in town for the SFIMA Summit with OMI (see http://sfimasummit.com), and we’re hosting a joint meetup to welcome him back!

Please join us at The Stage at 7:30pm to say hi to Rohit and to network with SFIMA and SMCSF members.

SFIMA is the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association, and OMI is the Online Marketing Institute.

If you don’t know Rohit:
Rohit Bhargava is a marketing expert and leading voice on how to bring more humanity back to business through social media and storytelling. He is a founding member of the world’s largest team of social media strategists at Ogilvy, and is currently a member of the Global Strategy & Planning group at Ogilvy. He has written nearly 1000 pieces of marketing advice on his personal blog Influential Marketing (including first creating the idea of Social Media Optimization back in 2006) and still wishes he had more time to blog!

His first book Personality Not Included was a global bestseller and was published in 9 languages. His second book called Likeonomics has already been featured in the NY Times and Wall Street Journal (months before it was even completed) and will be released globally on May 22, 2012. He teaches Global Marketing at Georgetown University and lives with his wife and two young sons in Washington DC.

Switchboard of Miami’s First Bachelor Auction 5/17/12

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Switchboard of Miami’s First Bachelor Auction
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 5:30pm until 8:00pm
The Stage Miami
Miami Design District
170 NE 38th Street -, Miami, FL

Come Bid on South Florida’s Most Eligible Bachelors! Single Professional Men of all Ages!

Switchboard of Miami, Inc.’s Women’s Leadership Council is pleased to host its First Bachelor Auction Fundraiser!

This fun and unique fundraising event will offer a great opportunity to meet, network and mingle with South Florida professionals of all ages! Ladies can bid on bachelors or on a variety of fabulous silent auction items! Enjoy great food, drinks, live music and fun entertainment in one of Miami’s trendiest hot spots!

Whether you’re single or married – don’t miss the charity event everyone is talking about! Bring your friends and make it a “Girls Night Out”!

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The Lee Boys Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff Party 5/24/12

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The Lee Boys Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff Party
Thursday May 24th, 10:30 PM- 12:30AM
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
thestagemiami.com

The Lee Boys are back at the Stage Miami to kickoff the Memorial Day weekend… There is never a dull moment with this family band. The boys are right here from Richmond Heights; all are alumni from Miami Killian Senior High and Richmond Middle School. The Lee Boys along with pedal steel phenom Roosevelt Collier will not disappoint you. The band has a new album soon to be released featuring Warren Haynes from the The Allman Brother/Govt Mule and also Jimmy Herring from Wide Spread Panic. You don’t wanna miss this party…

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Afrobeta Live Special Art Walk Edition 5/12/12

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Afrobeta Live! Special Art Walk Edition w/special guest DJ: Kitty Glitter
Saturday, May 12th // 10:00 p.m.
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Design District
Miami, FL 33137

Miami’s avant-dance duo Afrobeta have been tearing up dance floors for years, and they have made a splash yet again with the release of their latest mix tape, Wig Party. Cuci Amador and Tony “Smurphio” Laurencio formed Afrobeta in 2006 as a way to share their mutual love of songwriting and dancing till 5 a.m.

Doors open 10PM. 21+. $10 Cover. Tickets at www.thestagemiami.com or at the door.
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Borinquen Gallery May Gallery Walk Featuring Alissa Christine 5/12/12

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May Gallery Walk Featuring Alissa Christine Cocktail Reception
Saturday May 12, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Borinquen Gallery
100 NE 38th Street
Suite # 3
Miami, FL 33137,

Award winning Brazilian-American visual artist Alissa Christine channels the true essence of beauty through her work and draws inspiration from the pure and simple joys of life. Recognized for her professional photography, Alissa’s art spans mediums with innovative fusions of photography, lighting, movement, painting, sculpture and display… sometimes performed live.

“i love miami 365® : daily photo documentary” is a year-long photo project where every day was photographed by Alissa Christine in celebration of life witnessed at any moment. Each photo is captioned with a personal commentary along with the title, date, time and place.

Come Enjoy An Eclectic Body Of Work By The Following Local Talents And Emerging Artists: Kourtney Eugene Brown, David Tupper, Sonia Neffetti, Clarice Desouza, and Rick Esposito @ The Newly Built Borinquen’s Chronic & Specialty Care Center

For more information, please call Ben Neji, (305) 491-1526 or via email at bmn4288@gmail.com

The Nightclub One Size Fits All 5/11/12

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The Nightclub One Size Fits All
Friday, May 11th , 7-11 pm
Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39 St. Suite 120
Miami FL 33137

Bhakti Baxter | curator

Featuring artists: Kevin Arrow, Jenna Balfe, Bhakti Baxter, Autumn Casey, Clint Casey, Dino Felipe, Kool Large, Nicolas Lobo, Gean Moreno, Upahar David Neiburger, Daniel Newman, and DJ Le Spam.

JUke CD Release Party featuring Omine, Bento Box, and King Bee, Bacon and Booze at The Stage Miami 6/1/12

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JUke CD Release Party featuring Omine, Bento Box, and King Bee Bacon and Booze at Friday, June 1 , 2012 at 10:00 p.m.
The Stage
170 Northeast 38th Street
Design District Miami, FL

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Presale Tickets $5, $10 with CD or $7 at the door
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CD Release Party, Endless Bacon and Alzheimer’s Benefit

Miami’s most noteworthy dirty blues band, Juke, will take center stage delivering a cutting edge performance releasing a 5 – song EP from their latest album “Down Low Cool .” This night will also feature an upbeat acoustic- folk – fusion set by Omine, the sultry jazz- funk- rock sounds of Bento Box, and the psychedelic – blues – rock vibe of King Bee and DJ Haitian Hillbilly spinning in between.

With a modern twist to a withering genre, Juke rekindles the lust for themes surrounding love, loss, and pain; a ll themes that Eric Garcia, creator, singer, and songwriter of Juke, has experienced and we can all relate to. In honor of the late Sande Garcia, this event will also be taking donations benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.

Whether you plan to buy your tickets before the show for $5 or you pay $7 at the door, each ticket will enable music- lovers to enjoy Miami ’s most soulful bands along with being treated to an all- you – can – eat supply of bacon! Yes, bacon! Cups of crispy bacon will be served up and f ans are also encouraged to bring a bacon dish for 20 people and compete in the first-ever “ Juke Bacon – Off! ” Juke’ s front man, Eric Garcia along with Haitian Hillbilly, Jaime from King Bee, and Josh from Bento Bo x will judge the contest and the winner will receive a shiny new pair of bacon sock s and $40 bar tab. Heck, why not? These guys are spontaneously fun and everyone loves Bacon !

For only $5, old fans and soon-to-be new fans can take home a Juke CD, which is already receiving great reviews . Join Juke band members Eric Garcia, Evan Lamb, Brain Lange, and Tylor Byrd as they put together the ultimate concert celebrating their CD release and Alzheimer’s benefit Miami has yet to see!

The District Factory A Glimpse Behind The Assembly Line 5/12/12

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The District Factory A Glimpse Behind The Assembly Line
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7PM-10PM
The District Factory
3900 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33137
www.districtfactory.com
*Free To The Public

Each month, The District Factory shines a spotlight on the emerging designers and artists who are single-handedly manufacturing the hottest trends. Showcasing what’s in stock, items available for sale include art, jewelry, apparel, vintage, and more.

You’re invited to check out Scratch DJ Academy Miami Graduates, DJ Zel & Scotty K, spinning at The District Factory, on May 12th from 7-10pm, where designers & artists “Pop Shop” in Miami’s Design District. Guests will sip on specialty cocktails as they enjoy an evening of shopping, art and music. Featuring 40 emerging designers & artists displaying vintage and hand crafted jewelry and apparel, a rotating art installation, film features and live DJ sounds from Scratch DJ Academy Graduates.

To add, The District Factory also features monthly rotating art installations, specialty cocktails, sounds by the pros at Scratch DJ Academy, an indie “Factory Flick” courtesy of O Cinema, and so much more.

Partners of this eagerly anticipated shopping event and mash-up also include Miami Design District, Miami Magazine, and Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables who will showcase a beautiful selection of vehicles available to Factory fans. Receiving a portion of the evening’s proceeds is Dress for Success Miami. To shop The District Factory or for exhibition opportunities, learn more by visiting www.districtfactory.com.

RAW Mia Presents The Blend 5/9/12

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RAW Mia Presents The Blend
May 9, 2012, 8:00Pm-Midnight
The Stage
170 NE 38th St
Miami Fl 33137
rawartists.org

RAW Artists will officially premiere in Miami on Wednesday May 9 with the Kick-off event, The BLEND! A circus of creativity at The Stage from 8pm-12am! RAW Artists is a national organization in 50+ cities that creates a platform for hand-selected talent from all genres of art to showcase their work. Come out and support the underground trendsetters in areas such as fashion, music, performance, visual, film, hair, makeup and more!

Tickets are $10 via presale. $15 at the door.
21+. Dress code is cocktail attire, so dress for the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity!

RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives. RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features film screenings, musdical performances, fashion shows, art gallery, accessories, photography, performance art, DJ, hair and makeup artistry, etc.

Please visit the following links for more information:
RAW website: www.RAWartists.org

Meredyth Sparks and Project Room Anya Kielar at Locust Projects 5/12/12

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Meredyth Sparks / Project Room: Anya Kielar
Opening reception: Saturday, May 12, 7-10pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Avenue
Miami Fl 33127

Conversation with the artists: Saturday, May 12, 6pm
On view: May 12 – June 23, 2012
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon-5pm

Meredyth Sparks: So I Will Let It Alone And Talk About The House.
Locust Projects is pleased to announce an exhibition by New York-based artist Meredyth Sparks, featuring the artist’s first video animation and large-scale installation to-date. Sparks’ process is grounded in a concept she calls extraction, which highlights the gesture of cutting and removing material from an image or an object, emphasizing the spatial relationships that unfold. Through this process the artist reconsiders the contemporary political and aesthetic relevance of images originating in musical subcultures, the historical avant-garde, and the ever-evolving legacies of labor and gender.

In the entryway gallery Sparks will transform Eileen Gray’s Rivoli tea table into an architectural structure composed entirely of lengths of string. Large enough for a viewer to walk under, the installation alters perception of scale and sense of interior vs. exterior space. As the central motif of the exhibition, a labyrinthine mutli-paneled screen in the main gallery leads to various collage works and a projected video animation visible through the structure’s semi-permeable walls. Presenting another compression of physical space, the animation illustrates the multi-dimensional flight of humming birds and their unique ability to hover in the air in all directions, a motion akin to the circulation of images in contemporary culture.

About the artist
Meredyth Sparks was born in Panama City, Florida, in 1972. Sparks currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She earned her B.F.A. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and her M.F.A. from Hunter College, NY. Sparks has exhibited widely in international galleries and museums, including solo gallery exhibitions at Veneklasen Werner, Berlin; Galerie Catherine Bastide, Brussels and Galerie Frank Elbaz, Paris, among others. She has been included in group exhibitions at ICA, Boston; CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art, Bordeaux; Les Recontres d’Arles Photographie, Arles; Centro Galego de Arte Contemporanea, Santiago de Compostela and The 2nd Moscow Biennial. In 2009, Monografik Editions published the artist’s first monograph, with texts by Nicolas Bourriaud and Robert Hobbs. Sparks is represented by Elizabeth Dee Gallery in New York.

Project Room: Anya Kielar: Lines
Locust Projects is pleased to announce Lines, new work by New York-based artist Anya Kielar in the Project Room. For the exhibition, Kielar will create a vignette-like installation reminiscent of a theatrical stage set. Painted and dyed fabrics will be cut into various shapes, both figurative and abstract, and strung up on clotheslines among a selection of found objects.

The installation is partly inspired by Kielar’s sprayograms, a term the artist uses to describe her process of creating images by spraying pigment over objects, which leaves stencil-like outlines of objects surrounded by a haze of color. Kielar is known for uncanny sculptures and installations that draw upon sources including set design, surrealist collage, post-minimalist sculpture, and the decorative arts. Noted for reinvigorating surrealism in her work, Kielar uses a symbolic language to tap into the human subconscious in a manner inspired by seminal surrealist artist Man Ray in the 1920’s.

In addition to the site-specific installation in the Project Room, Kielar’s sprayogram, Yellow Lines, a will be featured on over 30 bus shelters around Miami Beach and the Design District in May 2012 for the Bus Shelter Project, part of Locust Projects’ public art initiative Out of the Box, which commissions artists to create new work for public space in Miami.

Anya Kielar was born in New York, NY in 1978 and lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She received her MFA from Columbia University, and has exhibited solo projects at Rachel Uffner Gallery, NY, Daniel Reich Gallery, NY and Casey Kaplan, NY. Kielar has participated in group shows at 176 – Zabludowicz Collection, London; Guild & Greyshkul, White Columns, and Museum 52 in NY.

The Heavy Pets with The London Souls at The Stage Miami 5/11/12

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The Heavy Pets w/ The London Souls
Friday, May 11th, 9PM
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St.
Miami, FL 33137
www.thestagemiami.com
$10 ADV | $12 DOS | 21+
With The London Souls

Fresh off their maiden voyage on Jam Cruise 10 and a Colorado run, South Florida’s genre-melding rockers, The Heavy Pets, are returning to The Stage in Miami on Friday, May 11th for the first time since their epic “Swim Out Past the Sun” record release party in October. Carefully bending rhythm and blues, jazz-funk and reggae fusion with rock and roll, The Heavy Pets change musical costumes on the fly effortlessly, and their self-titled album and was dubbed a “Top 10 Album of 2010” by The Huffington Post. On Swim Out Past the Sun (October 2011) THP’s guitar duo set aside their electric axes for a more organic approach. Featuring a three song sit-in by longtime Jerry Garcia collaborator David Grisman, the album presents a fresh perspective from the ever-evolving quintet.

Joining The Heavy Pets are very special guests, The London Souls. The New York-based power trio have been featured in USA Today’s “Playlist” and have been profiled in the New York Daily News.

The Magic Parlour featuring Death and Harry Houdini’s Dennis Watkins at The Stage 5/6/12

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The Magic Parlour featuring Death & Harry Houdini’s Dennis Watkins
Sunday, May 6th // 8:00 p.m.
The Stage!
170 NE 38th Street
Design District
Miami, FL 33137
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Doors open 8PM. $25 Cover. Tickets at www.thestagemiami.com or at the door.

Award-winning, third-generation magician Dennis Watkins does not deliver your grandparent’s magic show! Get ready for Miami’s most unique interactive entertainment experience, The Magic Parlour! Sold out at venues throughout Chicago and Miami!

Death & Harry Houdini, the critically-acclaimed theatrical and magical rollercoaster will feature Dennis Watkins as Harry Houdini at the Arsht Center from April 26 to May 20.

As a part of his visit, The Stage will host a special appearance by Dennis Watkins. Dennis’s ancillary late-night show is the perfect complement to the theatrical production! Enjoy cocktails and magic at The Stage for one night only!

Art and Design Night for A Spring Affair Exhibition 5/12/12

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Art & Design Night for “A Spring Affair” Exhibition
Saturday May 12th, 2012 from 7-10pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street,
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our
Spring exhibition of 2012
“A Spring Affair”

This exhibition features over 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, May 12th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.

Our spring exhibition of 2012 features a fresh, colorful and vibrant array of artists. This collection is truly a testament to the vision of the galleries’ roots; representing international cultural artistic diversity, honoring those who define tomorrow’s masters.

Music by DJ Josh Nemcik
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

DNA Entertainment Presents The Jane Doze + LMJ + Troy Kurtz 4/28/12

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DNA Entertainment Presents The Jane Doze + LMJ + Troy Kurtz
Saturday, April 28th // 10:00 p.m.
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Design District
Miami, FL 33137
Doors open 10PM. 21+. $10 Cover.
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The Jane Doze is a mash-up/remix/DJ duo based in NYC. Group members Jen Mozenter and Claire Schlissel met in early 2010 and began collaborating shortly thereafter. By day, The Doze work at a major record label and an artist management company, respectively. They have established themselves as tastemakers in the digital world, receiving endorsements from a variety of artists and blogs. As the duo’s fan base and digital footprint grow exponentially, the pair continues to make their mark in the live music scene.

An ATLien, and self-proclaimed “Super Hero”, Leon Milne Jr. aka “LMJ” lives, breathes, eats, and dreams music. He is a classically trained violinist & pianist. A recording artist, producer, and songwriter by nature; his sound is a unique breath of the freshest air this planet has to offer. Influenced by a wide span of genres his music has global appeal and crossover marketability. He is known to be fond of short naps and long kisses.

Troy Kurtz is one of Miami’s most exciting and dynamic DJ/producers. His raw energy and natural talent exploded after being groomed for greatness in Miami as the youngest member of The Overthrow. His consummate music taste influences DJs and music lovers all over the globe via his contributions to one of the biggest electronic dance music blogs in the world, Gotta Dance Dirty.

Bob Log III, Blowfly, Mr. Free , Pravda v Glaza, and Lone Wolf OMB at The Stage 4/27/12

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Bob Log III, Blowfly, Mr. Free , Pravda v Glaza, and Lone Wolf OMB
Friday, April 27th // 10:00 p.m.
The Stage!
170 NE 38th Street
Design District
Miami, FL 33137

$5 presale $7 door. 21+. Doors open at 8PM.
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Bob Log III, Blowfly, Mr. Free , Pravda v Glaza, and Lone Wolf OMB at The Stage!
What an event! What a show! There’s hasn’t been a better pairing since fries and ketchup!

Bob Log III’s first time back to The States since moving to Australia looks to be a show of the ages! His shows are ridiculous and you have to see it to believe it!
The legendary Blowfly will be giving another unforgettable performance. If you know about him, you will be there. If you don’t, you have to be there!
Mr. Free & the Satellite Freakout starts the night off with a nutzo show that will whip everyone into a frenzy from the get-go!

And on our new outside stage:
Lone Wolf Omb will be growling and banjo-wielding at’ cha! The dude has been climbing the charts and is truly the real deal.
Pravda V Glaza makes their own return as well in full band format. You will love this awesome blend of multi-lingual Jazz-a-billy!

Pop World Project by Claude Charlier 5/17/12

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Pop World Project by Claude Charlier
May 17th 2012, 6-9pm
Markowicz Fine Art
114 NE 40th Street
Miami FL 33137
www.markowiczfineart.com

Markowicz Fine Art is proud to present “POP World Project” – Claude Charlier’s new series of paintings evolved from his “Rubbish” series. The exhibit will be opening simultaneously in Paris, Miami, Tokyo and London. Each city will have individual unique paintings by Claude Charlier. These paintings are Claude Charlier’s way of recycling and bringing attention to both the beauty and the memories that discarded drink cans and bottle caps have brought to us as consumers young and old, past and present. POP World Project is also dedicated to all the amazing designs and homage to all the designers who have created our current day Pop World.

Success and Failure Evening Lecture with Katy Siegel 4/26/12

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Success and Failure Evening Lecture with Katy Siegel, Professor of Art History at Hunter College, CUNY in New York
Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7pm
de la Cruz Collection
23 N.E. 41st Street
Miami, FL 33137

Katy Siegel is a professor of art history at Hunter College, CUNY in New York, editor in chief of Art Journal, and a contributing editor to Artforum. She has written extensively on modern and contemporary art, including, most recently, essays on the changing nature of art school, and the work of Mark Bradford. She was the curator of High Times, Hard Times: New York Painting, 1967-1975, and is
currently at work on a large historical painting exhibition that will open at the Wexner Center in 2013. Her most recent books are Since ’45: America and the Making of Contemporary Art, published this spring, an Abstract Expressionism, out this month from Phaidon.

University of Bologna ALMA/MBA Presentation and Wine Reception 4/30/12

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University of Bologna ALMA/MBA Presentation & Wine Reception
April 30, 2012, 7:00pm
Poltrona Frau Showroom
3800 N.E Miami Court (Design District)
Miami, FL 33137
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ALMA Graduate School of the University of Bologna, Italy, will come to Miami for the very first time to present two of their six prestigious international MBA programs: Food and Wine and Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods, and offer full and partial scholarships applications onsite to select candidates from the South Florida area. The presentation, followed by a private cocktail reception will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012, at the renowned Italian showroom, Poltrona Frau, a worldwide symbol of fashion and design, in the hip Miami Design District.

The ALMA Graduate School of the University of Bologna, Italy, offers six specialized international MBA programs on a yearly basis. Two of those programs, Food and Wine and Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods aim to provide an opportunity for specialization and in-depth focus on the gastronomy and enology sector and both traditional and cutting-edge issues in the design, fashion, and luxury goods world, respectively.

The program is open to both Italian and international young professionals. The MBA commencement ceremony in October 2012, will be held at Villa Guastavillani, an astonishing XVI century residence on the foothills of Bologna, a green oasis minutes away from the historical city center.

As the ALMA MBA programs increase in popularity and prestige within the international community, the University of Bologna has endeavored to promote the program worldwide. Miami is one of seven stops of the ALMA Graduate School presentation tour. Other events will be held in Shanghai, Beijing, New York, Vienna, Sao Paulo and Warsaw. The most deserving candidates will be able to participate in these career-forming programs by applying for partial or full scholarships during the promotional events. This initiative is supported by important partner organizations and international companies which believe in the value of the Masters degrees, offering venues, resources, managers and speakers to assist in the success of these events.

The April 30 event will provide potential candidates with relevant information regarding the MBA programs, information regarding the scholarships and a Q&A forum.

Dean and Director of the MBA Food & Wine program, Massimo Bergami will welcome the guests. An esteemed panel will speak, including the Hon. Adolfo Barattolo, Italian Consul General in Miami; Mr. Jose’ de la Torre, Professor and Dean Emeritus at Florida International University; Angel Gallinal, Partner of Egon Zehnder International; Diego Stecchi, Salvatore Ferragamo Sales Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Andrea Vicentini, Alumnus of the ALMA MBA Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods, Class of 2010.

Following the presentation, a cocktail reception with Italian delicacies and wine provided by Caprai, will be held on the spectacular showroom terrace overlooking Miami.

The University of Bologna has attracted students from around the globe since 1088. The Alma Graduate School adopts an innovative interdisciplinary approach to build up its programs, blending this venerable academic tradition with the managerial know-how and practical experience working with the most innovative and successful Italian and international companies. For more information about their programs, visit www.almaweb.unibo.it

2nd Annual Louisiana Style Crawfish Boil with Shamarr Allen and The Underdawgs 4/22/12

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2nd Annual Louisiana Style Crawfish Boil with Shamarr Allen + The Underdawgs
Sunday, April 22, 2012, 2:00pm until 8:00pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami Design District
Miami, FL 33137
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Who’s ready for the 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil! at The Stage Miami? Don’t miss it Sunday, April 22nd with Shamarr Allen and The Underdawgs directly from Louisiana! It doesn’t get any better than Shamarr Allen who’s also the official poster image of the 2012 New Orleans Jazz Fest and the hottest musician to come out of New Orleans!
Shamarr Allen

Jazz Cat. Traditionalist. Pop Icon. Rapper. Rocker. Shamarr Allen is none of the above. The New Orleans trumpeter and vocalist who leads his own funk band, the Underdawgs, is making his mark on the national landscape as an artist determined not to be pigeonholed into any one genre. And his mounting fandom is enjoying the ride.

No cover! Bring the whole family!
Heaps and heaps of delicious Cajun Style Crawfish for everyone!
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Eyes Lips Eyes (from LA) and Radioboxer at The Stage 5/3/12

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Eyes Lips Eyes (from LA) and Radioboxer
Thursday May 3, Doors open at 9PM, show starts at 10PM.
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami Design District
Miami, FL 33137 / 21+

A refreshing Californian musical breeze will be blowing at The Stage (2011 Miami New Times’ Best New Live Music Venue). The self-described Disco Punk quartet Eyes Lips Eyes will be playing in Miami as part of their national tour, giving us three-o-fivers a chance to see one of the brightest and more fun bands that have sprung from the La La Land indie music scene in a while. The band’s music has been featured in MTV’s Real Word and Filter Magazine, they have play with major acts such as Modest Mouse and festivals including SXSW and Anti-Warpt. They will be joined by local indie bi-polar pop rockers Radioboxer which previous shows at The Stage have include lights show, confetti, fake blood and a whole lotta energy (also once a pound of goose feathers that covered the place in white fluffy fun. Feathers on their shows have been banned since then).

A bit more about EYES LIPS EYES: The upbeat, hook-laden parts, rehearsed at the band’s loft party-performances, recall elements of Television and other late seventies post punk, mixed with the unbridled, night out energy of The Strokes. Vocalist Tony Hello serves as a counter-weight to the band, and at times too invokes Julian Casablancas’ or Alex Kapranos’ (Franz Ferdinand) swagger and command of melody. But beginning with opening track “Pretty” with its celebratory refrain of, “Pretty enough to die…” Hello exudes a quirkiness and unpredictability perhaps most akin to David Byrne (who’s song “Psycho Killer” is covered by Eyes Lips Eyes as track three).

A bit more about RADIOBOXER: Radioboxer is an indie rock/power pop band; however it’s members prefer the term “Bi-Polar Pop” to describe their sound. The Band formed in 2009 in a warehouse in Hialeah (FL) and since then it has expanded across the local and national scene thanks to their unique sound and energetic, highly theatrical live shows. Awarded the honor of “Best Band In Miami” by the readers of The Miami New Times and has been featured on NBC, WLRN (National Public Radio), Miami Herald, Radionica, El Nuevo Herald, RevMiami.com, AOL Musica, Miami.com, ReMezcla.com, and Myspace Latino, among others.

For more information about the show please do not hesitate in contacting EYES LIPS EYES (brett@paperthinmedia.com), RADIOBOXER (band@radioboxer.com) or THE STAGE (gregp@thestagemiami.com).

PhilanthroFest – A New South Florida Annual Tradition

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(Miami, Florida) – After many months of planning and preparation for what came to be Miami’s first ever philanthropic festival, hundreds of residents and visitors strolled through the greenspace grounds of Midtown Miami to take part in a successful, 1st Annual PhilanthroFest event.

More than 75 philanthropic and community organizations came together to share their mission, messages, accomplishments, and future projects and ideas to better the lives of those in need. Categories within these organizations included business development, city/county services, cultural/arts, educational, environmental, health, poverty/welfare and youth services.  People were able to enjoy musical performances, art exhibits, a fashion show, live entertainment, raffles, games and prizes.

Produced by Miami Crawls and Life is Art, PhilanthroFest was designed to celebrate all South Florida non-profit organizations while raising awareness of their different causes and objectives.  Through this festival they hope to explore the needs surrounding the community and help all organizations accomplish their dreams and goals.  PhilanthroFest is scheduled to be an annual outreach festival, also to include educational programs and other community initiatives. 

Visit PhilanthroFest for more news and information at http://www.philanthrofest.com/ â– 

Opening Reception for A Spring Affair Exhibition 4/14/12

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Opening Reception for “A Spring Affair” Exhibition
Saturday April 14th, 2012, 7-11 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street,
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our Spring exhibition of 2012 “A Spring Affair”

This exhibition features over 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, April 14th 2012 on your calendar for our Opening Reception.

Our spring exhibition of 2012 features a fresh, colorful and vibrant array of artists. This collection is truly a testament to the vision of the galleries’ roots; representing international cultural artistic diversity, honoring those who define tomorrow’s masters.

Live Music by “Amereida”

Hors d’oeuvres by Ramelles Catering Services
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

For clients in the Palm Beach ~ Boca Raton area, transportation from Regency Court in Boca Raton to Art Fusion Galleries has been provided complimentary from Francine S. Rogers and Michael Altheim via Midnight Sun Tours. This bus will leave from Regency Court in Boca Raton (the corner of Jog Road and Yamato by Too Jays Restaurant) PROMPTLY at 6:30 p.m. Saturday April 14th, and will leave Miami at 10:00 P.M. for the return home. Please RSVP your seat by April 12th by calling Michael Altheim at (561).706.5146

Annual Baltus Icon Awards 4/12/12

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Annual Baltus Icon Awards
Thursday, April 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Miami BALTUS showroom
3925 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

BALTUS Collection, the premier Spanish luxury furniture company, has announced that designer Sofia Joelsson, owner and head designer of SoJo Designs in South Beach, is this year’s recipient of the BALTUS Icon Award. Sofia Joelsson is known for her hands-on approach to interior design that allows her to hone in on the unique needs and desires of each client. The prestigious award was introduced in 2011 and honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the interior design community in South Florida. Last year’s inaugural recipient was Edward Nieto of Nieto Design who is acclaimed for eclectic international designs that feature the modern refinement of BALTUS. Nieto will present the award to Joelsson at this year’s event.

Paying tribute to the unmatched designs of Joelsson, large images will be displayed throughout the showroom allowing guests to view the honoree’s various projects. “My palette is forever changing and ranges from modern elegance to sophisticated glamour, with color remaining a key component in design as every room is given its own life, ” said Joelsson. “The modern, livable luxury of BALTUS is truly iconic, and I to seek incorporate its essence in all of my designs.”

The BALTUS Collection is grounded by beauty, originality and a purity of form that can be rationalized by theuncompromising quality and service that complete the BALTUS experience. “Baltus product and by extension the Baltus brand are defined by our creative tenacity, our bespoke approach and our dedication to uncompromising quality” said Director of Branding and Business Development, Paul Templeman-Holmes, “Each piece reflects artful and astute design elements that represent beauty, utility and luxury in equal measure. It is for these specific qualities that Sofia has been chosen as this year’s Icon Award recipient.”

These two fundamental designers will be celebrated together, along with MIAMI magazine, the pinnacle of modern, luxurious living in Miami. To further enhance the evening, Mare Nostrum will provide a delectable culinary menu of hor d’oeuvres featuring traditional and innovative seafood dishes that are characteristic of Mediterranean fare and polished by the exceptional expertise of the Miami culinary scene. The Mare Nostrum restaurant is one of BALTUS’ latest interior designs and personifies the unmatched marriage of nautical glamour and modern minimalism.

Bottlenotes Presents an Around the World Wine Tasting 4/20/12

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Bottlenotes Presents an Around the World Wine Tasting
Friday, April 20th, 2012 — 7-8 pm for VIP/Media and 8-10 pm for general admission
The Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL
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Discounted tickets are only available until 4/13/12.

Take a tour around the world in 80 sips as Bottlenotes visits Miami for the 2nd straight year. Enjoy 80+ great wines, plus artisanal cheese from iGourmet, Greminelli charcuterie and more. VIP ticket holders get to enjoy an extra hour of tasting accompanied by VIP only wines. A portion of all proceeds goes to benefit Overtown Music Project.

Cost: $75 for General Admission or $125 for VIP — Right now, you can purchase tickets for half price when you enter code DineMag. That means general admission tickets will be $37.50 and VIP will be $62.50. They will also be offering us a special buy 2 get 1 free deal. If you are buying general admission tickets, enter code DINE3 and if you are buying VIP tickets, enter code DINE3VIP.

This offer is available until Friday, April 13, 2012. The number of tickets are available are limited so if you are interested in buying these tickets, buy them now. Once they are gone, you will need to buy yours at full price.

Wines to be poured include selections from the following:
Sherry-Lehman
Clos du Val
Astrolabe
Banfi
Cannonball
Rias Baixas
Clif Family Winery
Craggy Range
Don & Sons
Henriot
Margate
Opici
Palm Bay
Talbott Vineyards
Wine Australia
Wine Sisterhood
Dirty Blonde Cocktails
Shaw-Ross
…and more.

Miami Crawls and Life Is Art present PhilanthroFest 4/14/12

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PhilanthroFest!

April 14, 2012, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Midtown Miami Greenspace
110 NE 36th St.
Miami, FL 33137
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FREE

Miami Crawls and Life is Art, with the support of City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez Cordially Invite You To: A family festival celebrating the South Florida philanthropic and cultural arts community.

During the free outdoor event, South Florida residents of all ages have the opportunity to learn about more than 75 philanthropic and cultural organizations and resources in a family-friendly atmosphere while enjoying musical performances, an art show, fashion shows, kids activities, delicious food and live entertainment.

Over 75 Community Organizations
Music by Elastic Bond – Dangerflow – Cleaveland Jones & More!
Coconut Grove Drum Circle!
Big Art Show with Local Artists!
Dance & Performances by Kikimora – Rainbow Circus – Fusion Gitana & More!
Live Performances by Aiza’s Divas and Gurus
Fun for the entire family by the Miami Science Museum
Fashion by Joy Taylor Studios with Designs by Amy Rubinstein sponsored by Blo Blow Dry Bar!
MC Kelly Saks, Miss Cuba
Free Samples by VitaminWater – Vita Coco!
Vendors and Much More!

Major Sponsors: Knight Foundation, The Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, Midtown Development
Mission Enhancer Sponsor: Well-Fargo, Workscapes
Community Builder Sponsors: Real Estate Sales Force, Health Council of South Florida, Inc.
Fiscal Sponsor: The Miami Foundation
Service Sponsors: The Miami Shirt Company, Waste Management
Supporters: SocialBuzzOnAir, The Urban Tour Host
Produced by: Miami Crawls, Life Is Art

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
11:30am – 12:30pm Drum Circle
12:30-12:45 Opening Remarks
12:45-1:05 Fusion Gitana
1:05-1:25 Rainbow Circus
1:30-2:15 Cleaveland Jones
2:15-2:35 Aiza’s Divas and Gurus
2:35-3:00 Fusion Gitana
3:00-3:20 Introductions Politicians
3:20-3:40 Rainbow Circus
3:45-4:30 Dangerflow
4:30-4:50 Fashion Show
4:50-4:55 Lion Dance by Heroines
4:50-5:15 Raffle & Announcements
5:15-5:30 Rainbow Circus
5:30-6:15+ Elastic Bond
Kikimora interactive characters 1:30 – 3:30.

SOUTH FLORIDA ART SHOW
A) Alexander Mijares
B) Alfredo Perez
C) Dennis Escobar
D) Eleazar Delgado
E) Gustavo Ramirez
F) Janet M Mueller
G) Maggie Fox
H) Mariusz Navratil
I) Mark Diamond
J) Nicolette Mcclendon
K) Paul A Vitello
L) Paul K Mcenery
M) Randy Walsh
N) Ricardo Colugnatti
O) Robert Siracusa
P) Tania Bilbao
Q) Terry Arroyo Mulrooney

VENDORS
1. Beautifully Shaped
2. Dharma Gear Inc
3. Haitianista
4. OllyPlanet
5. Trinkets for D
6. Ecomarketstore.com
7. Lana
8. Nomiienation
9. Fine-Co.
10. K&K Stainles Steel jewelry
11. cgsfinejewelry
12. Habify
13. Summer Son
14. Design Dimensions
15. Helen Betty
16. Pixie Dust Naturals
17. Visora International Eyewear
18. andCreative2
19. Elements Popup Boutique
20. Jewels of Ark
21. Freshly Squeezed Bodywork

MIAMI CRAWLS FREEBIE ZONE AND EXHIBITORS
Workscapes
Midtown Development
Health Council of South Florida
VitaminWater
Real Estate Sales Force
Miami Herald
Green Mobility Network FREE Bike Valet
Waste Management Truck
Vita Coco
Monkey Shuttle
Belly2Abs
Goodmans.net

LIFE IS ART LOUNGE
All your alcohol purchases support charity!
Crepemaker
Fruitzen Delite
Pop Appetit
Edible Arrangements Miami Beach

WELFARE SERVICES
Arudo Yat Inc.
CABA Pro Bono Project, Inc.
Carrfour Supporting Housing
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami
International Children’s Outreach
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers
Camillus House, Inc
Women’s Emergency Network
Touching Miami With Love

HEALTH SERVICES
American Diabetes Association
Doc It Foundation
EarthSave Miami
Florida Heart Research Institute
Message From Marli Foundation, Inc.
Norberto Vazquez Jr. Foundation
Radio Lollipop
Relay for Life of Brickell & Downtown Miami
Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida
Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research
Sunrise Community, Inc.
Badges of Courage Foundation

CULTURAL ARTS
Adrienne Arsht Center
Artistic Vibes
Arts & Business Council of Miami
Bird Road Art Walk/Bird Road Art District
Culture in the City, Inc.
Heroes Unite
HistoryMiami
Orchestra Miami
The Center @ MDC/ Miami Book Fair International
The Wolfsonian-FIU
Wynwood Arts Initiatiative Foundation
Coral Gables Museum

EDUCATIONAL
The Chavalitos Foundation Inc
A Painting Fiesta
City Year Miami
Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection (DOOR)
Miami Achievement Center
Rapha Family Services, Inc.
S.T.A.R.S.School for Autism
SpendforED
Teach For America Miami-Dade
The Motivational Edge

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc.
Protect the Paws…a K-9 cause!
FreeMiamiFun.com
WLRN
Catalyst Miami
ReServe Miami
Foster Care Review, Inc.
Humane Society of Greater Miami – PetNet
Neighbors 4 Neighbors
University of Miami
Miami-Dade County Department of Elections
The Arc of South Florida

SOCIAL
Connecting Our Cultures
Conscious Acts of Kindness
Emerge Miami
AmeriCorps Alums – Miami Chapter
Amnesty International Miami Chapter
Caring for Miami
Easter Seals South Florida
Minervas. Women changing the World
No More Tears
PARK Project, Inc
ShelterBox USA
U R Awesome, Inc.

ENVIRONMENTAL
Net Impact, South Florida Professional Chapter / USGBC South Florida – Miami Branch / Young Women Social Entrepreneurs Miami
Art of Cultural Evolution
Fertile Earth Foundation
Green Mobility Network
Planet Kitchen/ hopePK
Urban Paradise Guild

YOUTH SERVICES
Art Studio Inc. 501c3 NPO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami
Casa Valentina
Club Blue Miami
Empowered Youth, Inc
Encore Performing Arts Center Inc.
Guardian ad Litem
Hands 2 Help, Inc
Inspired Generation, Inc.
Little Haiti Optimist Club/Little Haiti Optimist Foundation
Miami Science Museum
National Voices for Equality, Education & Enlightement, Inc. (“NVEEE”)
Our Chance Enterprise
Project K.I.T.E (Kids Inspired Towards Excellence)
Roots of Hope
Stand Up 4 Kids Miami/Project NEST
Urgent, Inc.
Yoga Gangsters, Inc
Youth L.E.A.D.

Photographs of MSYP Launch Party at The Stage on 3/30/12

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MSYP Launch Party at The Stage on Friday, March 30, 2012.

MSYP - Miami Society of Young Philanthropists mission statement: The corporate purpose of the Miami Society of Young Philanthropists is to connect young professionals with local non-for-profit organizations with the purpose of building lasting relationships that help the organizations achieve financial sustainability and raise community awareness about their causes.

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Primary Projects Presents Lawrence Gipe’s In La Valle de los Caidos Opening Reception 4/14/12

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Primary Projects Presents Lawrence Gipe’s In La Valle de los Caidos Opening Reception
Saturday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Primary Projects
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104
Miami Design District, FL 33137

Exhibition on view until May 31, 2012
Lawrence Gipe: In La Valle de los Caidos at Primary Projects

Primary Projects is pleased to present a new installation by conceptual artist and University of Arizona professor Lawrence Gipe entitled In La Valle de los Caidos. This exhibition will feature epically-scaled mixed media paintings on raw canvas, a video installation, and numerous small works that address the fascist-era iconography and structures of his contentious subject: the Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos cathedral, Spain – a gigantic Roman Catholic basilica built by Generalissimo Francisco Franco as a tomb for himself.

In this work, Gipe challenges the viewer to consider forgotten histories as nostalgic, heroic and ridiculous all at once. The exhibition’s images are sourced from a wide swath of archival and contemporary material including historical photos, propaganda films and a Franco-era spy thriller that used the church grounds as a set. Gipe also uses images from current-day blogs on both the left and right-wing sides of the divisive controversy that clouds the church’s future.

As a site of reconciliation and ‘atonement’ between the warring factions of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), the symbolic reputation of Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos has been tainted by slave labor from the Popular Front’s prisoners-of-war in the precarious years of demolition for the basilica during the 1940’s. The mountain that surrounds the basilica is crowned with the world’s largest stone cross (towering over 500 feet high). Fascist leader Generalissimo Francisco Franco was interred under the altar upon his death in 1975, after years of Pharaoh-like obsession over the construction of his own funerary monument.

Today, the Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos serves as a flashpoint for illegal demonstrations of the Right Wing ‘Falangistas’ in the face of the left-leaning government enacted during José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s premiership in 2007. In 2010, renovations began on the enormous Piéta sculpture that towers over people visiting the basilica (the Catholic Church says these “renovations” are actually an attempt to demolish the church). At one point, the face of Mary was removed and encaged with a scaffold – Gipe uses this disturbing and striking image as one of the subjects in his tapestry-like paintings.

Lawrence Gipe (b. 1962, Baltimore) received his MFA from the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design in 1986. A two-time recipient of the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Individual Fellowship Grant (1989 and 1996), several of his 45 solo exhibitions have been held at venues in Munich, New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Chicago and the Kunstverein Düsseldorf. Gipe’s work is held at the permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Yale University Library, the San Jose Museum of Art and the Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach, FL .

A mid-career survey, ‘3 Five-Year Plans: Lawrence Gipe, 1990-2005’ was organized in 2006 by Marilyn Zeitlin at the University Art Museum in Tempe, Arizona. In 2001, Gipe completed a commissioned mural for the lobby of the Federal Reserve Bank Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. His work has appeared in publications including Vanity Fair, Harper’s Magazine, The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, ArtForum, Art in America , FlashArt, Art and Antiques, Architectural Digest, Elle Magazine, The Los Angeles Times and the Village Voice. Gipe is currently Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Arizona and lives and works in Tucson, AZ.

Primary Projects is a 4,000-square-foot space multidisciplinary space, positioned at the heart of Miami’s Design District, which aims to explore and promote multiple forms of aesthetic expression from established and emerging artists, alike. Utilizing extensive, and wholly specific, experience in producing street-level curatorial endeavors in Miami, the creative forces behind Primary Projects unite the commercial and critical efforts of artists, critics, curators, professionals and patrons; the result is the vital presence of an intelligent, alternative arts environment with an bold urban sensibility delivered through a diverse range of media. Regular gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from Noon to 5:00 p.m. For more information please visit www.primaryprojectspace.com and www.primaryflight.com.

Yo Miami presents Beatnik Tuesdays at The Stage 4/10/12

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Yo Miami’s Beatnik Tuesdays at The Stage
Tuesday, April 10th 2012, 9pm-12am
the Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
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In the 50s “Beatnik” evolved as a media-induced caricature of the ideals presented by the Beat Generation. Stereotyping the individual members of the movement, it became a word synonymous with barrette wearing, poetry reading, cigarette smoking commies.

Turning the tables on the all-powerful media machine, Yo Miami is taking the word back for the people with their new Jazz, Blues, and Hookah infused evening at The Stage.
A mashup of jazz and blues musicians will be brought into the space, transformed for the night to transport you back to the 1950s at the peak of the Beat Generation’s reign.

Depending how the first one goes we’ll see if it’ll turn into a regularly occurring event (monthly or bi-weekly) – Let’s make it a recurring event!

We got Buffalo Brown from Elastic Bond on guitar, Nabedi Osorio from The State Of on drums, and Adrian Gonzalez from Suenalo on keys/bass.

On top of that, Midtown Smokeshop is providing hookahs on site which’ll be $15.

Doors open 9PM

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MSYP Launch Party 3/30/12

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MSYP Launch Party
Friday, March 30, 2012, 5:00pm until 9:00pm
The Stage Miami
Miami Design District
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL
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For More Information, please visit our website: www.themsyp.com
@themsyp

The time has finally come for the Official Miami Society of Youth Philanthropists Launch Party at the Stage!

Free Raffle!

Sponsored by Ms. Cheezious

Board Members
Ben Lebish – Chair & Founder
Omar Barrera
Alex Galvez
Alina Cutie-Rodriguez
Andrew Lane
Marianne Aleman
Martha Esperon
Melissa Medina-Schnur
Meredith Veloz
Nicole Trueba

Spoken Soul Festival / Celebrate Women Artists 3/30/12 – 4/1/12

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Spoken Soul Festival / Celebrate Women Artists!
March 30 – April 1, 2012
spokensoulfestival.com

Friday, March 30, 2012
SWAN Community Program Benefiting The Safespace Foundation
SWAN Community Program is a special invitation only, community service event that empowers young girls and women through the arts. The SWAN Community Program 2012 beneficiary is The Safespace Foundation, a non -profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to the advocacy of domestic violence victims and survivors.
All teaching artist interested in volunteering please email dm_spokensoul@yahoo.com.

Saturday March 31, 2012 6pm – 10pm
SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 5 | SWAN Day
The Moore Space | Miami Design District
4040 NE 2nd Avenue – 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33137
15 South Florida women artists will be showcased, celebrating women artists on SWAN Day, an annual event that take place on the last Saturday of Women’s History Month (March).

Sunday April 1, 2012 11:30am – 2:30pm
Spoken Soul Festival’s Closing Special Event
Mister Collins | One Bal Harbour Resort
10295 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Price: $40 per person. Includes brunch.
8th Annual Vanessa Baez Memorial Women’s Brunch
“Celebrating Everyday Women with Extraordinary Courage”
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence at The Safespace Foundation
Must pre-pay to reserve seating via email: dm_spokensoul@yahoo.com
Valet Parking: $5 with Restaurant Validation
Guest Speaker: Elena Linares of RazzleDazzle Barbershops

The Fifth Annual Spoken Soul Festival sets to celebrate female artists during National Women’s History Month and International Support Women Arts Now Day (SWAN Day) from March 30 through April 1, 2012. The event is one of 55 international events that celebrates women artists on the last Saturday of Women’s History Month and is organized by WomenArts, a worldwide community of artists and produced locally by South Florida art advocates.

Spoken Soul Festival’s mission is to produce an annual festival that will help advance the careers of a variety of women artists including poets, fine artists, photographers, filmmakers, and designers. Spoken Soul Festival features three events: SWAN Community Program, SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 5 on SWAN Day, and the Vanessa Baez Memorial Women’s Brunch.

On Saturday, March 31, Miami’s art community will embrace the female creative spirit showcasing over 15 artists including music, poetry, art and design at the beautiful Moore Space in the Design District.

“The Historic Moore Building in the Miami Design District is the perfect venue for this year’s Spoken Soul Festival. Now in it’s fifth year, the Festival has grown exponentially, expanding its reach and supporting some of the best women artists in Miami. We are pleased to provide such a venue in support of Spoken Soul Festival this year as in years past so that the Festival can continue to grow and have a positive impact on Miami and beyond,” said Tiffany Chestler, Curator and Manager of The Craig Robins Collection.

Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 5 will take place on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Moore Space located at 4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 200 in Miami ‘s Design District. The event is free for both participating artists and the public and will be hosted by Chanel, Clear Channel radio personality for 9.39 MIA and MEGA 94.9.

“This is my favorite event of the year! It’s such an honor to be a part of Spoken Soul Festival and SWAN Day. Every year there’s a new group of talented women that leave me in awe,” said Chanel.
Singers such as local favorite Antonia Jenaé, top selling poet, Haiku Death Match Miami Champ 2011 and featured author of Hialeah Haiku, Elena Santayana, NFAA’s YoungArts star visual arts discipline coordinator lonijae (Loni Johnson) along with emerging DJ, photographers, and designers are set to blaze The Moore Space with talent, grace, color, and living art.

Photographs of Funkshion Fashion Week at The Moore Building on 3/17/12

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Funkshion Fashion Week at The Moore Building on Saturday, March 17, 2012.  The first show was Mr. Coleman presents collections by Jacinta Ligon, Aluna Swimwear,  Yasser Faraco and 5 Star General. The next show featured Julia Veli, she is  local artist and designer who creates designs made from recyled materials such as newspapers, vinyl, wire and even canvas. The final show was Casey Levan by Evrice Cornelius, this line portrays “mythical” vision of the modern day woman

From March 14-17, 2012, Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrated its 9th year and 18th season! As with every year, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, fused music and fashion and like no other city in the world does. This was Fashion Week – MIAMI STYLE! FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a platform for progressive and established designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers –

Funkshion’s highlights included: Bolivar Restaurant’s media reception, University of MIAMI Art & Design Student Showcase, Saha Productions Presented Angel Brinks Couture Leggings , Cruel Summer by Emily Brown , Hevin by Pachi Lake, LA GlamRock by Lauren Ashley, Wet Couture Swimwear by Angelina Petragl, Haiti a La Mode!, Jacinta Ligon, Aluna Swimwear, Yasser Faraco and 5 Star General, Julia Veli and Casey Levan. And who doesn’t love complimentary cocktails all week by Hpnotiq Harmonie!

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Photographs of Funkshion Fashion Week at The Moore Building on 3/16/12

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Funkshion Fashion Week at The Moore Building on Friday, March 16, 2012.  What a great event and this evening we viewed the beautiful fashions by LA GlamRock by Lauren Ashley and styled on site by Stylist Victor Price.  For the second show was Wet Couture Swimwear by Angelina Petragl.  For the final show Haiti a La Mode featuring Mag Art Creations, Bien Abye by Dayanne Danier and Elmire Desrouleaux for Perpetual.

From March 14-17, 2012, Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrated its 9th year and 18th season! As with every year, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, fused music and fashion and like no other city in the world does. This was Fashion Week – MIAMI STYLE! FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a platform for progressive and established designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers –

Funkshion’s highlights included: Bolivar Restaurant’s media reception, University of MIAMI Art & Design Student Showcase, Saha Productions Presented Angel Brinks Couture Leggings , Cruel Summer by Emily Brown , Hevin by Pachi Lake, LA GlamRock by Lauren Ashley, Wet Couture Swimwear by Angelina Petragl, Haiti a La Mode!, Jacinta Ligon, Aluna Swimwear, Yasser Faraco and 5 Star General, Julia Veli and Casey Levan. And who doesn’t love complimentary cocktails all week by Hpnotiq Harmonie!

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Photographs of Funkshion Fashion Week at The Moore Building on 3/15/12

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Funkshion Fashion Week at The Moore Building on Friday, March 16, 2012.  What a great event and this evening we viewed the beautiful fashions by LA GlamRock by Lauren Ashley and styled on site by Stylist Victor Price.  For the second show was Haiti a La Mode.

From March 14-17, 2012, Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrated its 9th year and 18th season! As with every year, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, fused music and fashion and like no other city in the world does. This was Fashion Week – MIAMI STYLE! FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a platform for progressive and established designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers –

Funkshion’s highlights included: Bolivar Restaurant’s media reception, University of MIAMI Art & Design Student Showcase, Saha Productions Presented Angel Brinks Couture Leggings , Cruel Summer by Emily Brown , Hevin by Pachi Lake, LA GlamRock by Lauren Ashley, Wet Couture Swimwear by Angelina Petragl, Haiti a La Mode!, Jacinta Ligon, Aluna Swimwear, Yasser Faraco and 5 Star General, Julia Veli and Casey Levan. And who doesn’t love complimentary cocktails all week by Hpnotiq Harmonie!

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Photographs of Miami Magazine Design District QR Crawl on 3/15/12

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Miami Magazine Design District QR Crawl on Thursday, March 15, 2012.  What a great crawl, we started off at Luminaire and were served wine and a great chance to look around their amazing showroom. Our second stop for the night was at Marni and there we were served (my favorite) Herradura Tequila Cocktails and was able to do so shopping at the same time, found a beautiful jacket.   Our final stop was a Fendi Casa, such a beautiful showroom, we enjoyed champagne and light bits by Egg and Dart.  Was so much fun!!!!

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The District Factory A Glimpse Behind the Assembly Line 4/14/12

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The District Factory A Glimpse Behind the Assembly Line
April 14, 2012, 7:00PM to 10:00PM
The District Factory
3900 NE 1ST Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
www.districtfactory.com

As a nod to Andy Warhol’s famed studio “The Factory”, THE DISTRICT FACTORY shines a spotlight on the local emerging designers who are single-handedly manufacturing the hottest trends.

Showcasing what they have in stock including art, jewelry, apparel, reconstructed vintage and more, what’s in production also includes monthly rotating art installations, sounds by the pros at Scratch DJ Academy, pop-up manicure station by Nail Bar, specialty cocktails, and light bites to be enjoyed in custom created lounge areas designed by Club Harivel.

Partners of this eagerly anticipated shopping event and mash-up also include Miami Design District, MIAMI Magazine, and Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables who will showcase a beautiful selection of vehicles available to Factory Fashionistas. Receiving a portion of the evening’s proceeds is Dress for Success Miami, who provides training and clothing to individuals struggling to secure and retain employment.

Red Bull Music Academy Session and Night 3/21/12

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Red Bull Music Academy and Winter Music Conference present Red Bull Music Academy Session & Night!
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012, Doors open 10PM!
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38 Street
Miami, Florida 33137
www.thestagemiami.com
To RSVP please go to www.guestcode.com – Code 1103

Red Bull Music Academy Night
Tokimonsta, Lunice + Teebs
performing at The Stage!

Special Guest DJ A-Train Live!

Red Bull Music Academy Session
March 21st, 2012
2PM – 4PM
WMC Beachplex
2100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL

The Red Bull Music Academy is a world-traveling series of music workshops and festivals: a platform for those who shape our musical future. The 2012 Red Bull Music Academy will be held in New York City. Artists are invited to apply now through April 4, 2012. Interested producers, musicians, MCs, singers, songwriters, engineers, DJs, instrumentalists, arrangers, and sound experimentalists can go to www.RedBullMusicAcademy.com to download an application.

For table reservations please contact: gregp@thestagemiami.com

Art and Design Night for Odyssey 2012 Exhibition 3/10/12

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Art and Design Night for Odyssey 2012 Exhibition
Saturday March 10th, 2012 , 7-10 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street,
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our premier exhibition of the year 2012
“Odyssey 2012”
The “Odyssey 2012” exhibition features 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of March 10th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.
Our first exhibition of 2012 features a select group of artisans whose works reflect a vibrant, distinctive and provocative energy. Described as eclectic and diverse, this exhibition is guaranteed to appeal to a wide array of contemporary art lovers.

Music by
DJ Josh Nemcik
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

March 2012 Gallery Walk at the Design District 3/10/12

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March 2012 Gallery Walk at the Design District
Saturday March 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Borinquen
100 NE 38th Street
Suite # 3, Miami, FL 33137,

Cocktail Reception for March 2012 Gallery Walk
Join us @ Borinquen Gallery for the Third Gallery Walk of 2012.
(Business days: open by appointment only, please call 305 – 491-1526)

Come Enjoy An Eclectic Body Of Work By Local Talents And Emerging Artists
Kourtney Eugene Brown, David Tupper, Sonia Neffetti, Clarice Desouza, Rick Esposito, Sacha Suarez, Rosa Gallardo, Claudine Charles, Nisa Vasquez and, Andres Rodriguez
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The Newly Built Borinquen’s Chronic & Specialty Care Center