Sunkoo Yuh, Grafted Stories 11/30/16

Sunkoo Yuh, Grafted Stories
Wednesday, 11/30/2016 – 01/15/2017 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
SUNKOO-GMCVBMDC Museum of Art + Design
600 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: FREE

Sunkoo Yuh, Grafted Stories
November 30 – January 15, 2017

MDC Museum of Art + Design is pleased to present Sunkoo Yuh, Grafted Stories, featuring large scale ceramic sculptures by the South Korean born artist Sunkoo Yuh, curated by Miami Gallerist Mindy Solomon.

Sunkoo Yuh’s first museum solo exhibition in Miami will feature large scale ceramic sculptures, porcelain tiles and works on paper. Created over a twelve year period, the pieces interweave a tale of cultural integration, spiritual discovery, and creating order out of chaos. Yuh states: “The body of my work as an artist is to transform the images from my mind into tangible ceramic sculptures. The sculptures are sometimes monumental and then again sometimes small. My ceramic sculpture express not only physical realities but psychological realities at the same time, the sculptures also reflect my relationship with people and life experience around me, encompassing front and back, inside and outside, present and past memories”.

Yuh’s work is a reflection of the ongoing dialog he has with his day to day life. A cast of characters inform each sculpture and drawing- forming a bridge between his imagined reality and the travails he experiences as a bi-cultural citizen and artist. In essence the work is the “residue” of his attempts at securing a sense of permanency in a fluid world.

SunKoo Yuh is currently Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, Athens. He received his MFA from Alfred University. He has exhibited widely and has received many awards and honors. In 2005-03 he was the recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation grant, the Grand Prize at the 2nd World Ceramic Biennale International Competition, Icheon, Korea, The Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize and the Virginia A. Groot Foundation. His work is in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution, Icheon World Ceramic Center, Korea, Oakland Museum of Art, California, and more.

World’s greatest Flamenco guitarist “Tomatito” to play in Miami 11/4/16

World’s greatest Flamenco guitarist “Tomatito” to play in Miami
Friday, 11/04/2016 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tomatito-by-Olga-Holguin_lowresOlympia Theater
174 E. Flagler Street,,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $35-65 plus fees; MDC Students $10 tickets

Miami Dade College’s MDC Live Arts and the Olympia Theater present Tomatito, the world’s greatest living flamenco guitarist—direct from Spain. Tomatito will be joined by the electrifying dancer José Maya. Between the fiery dancing and passionate music—this is sure to be an unforgettable concert event.

MDC Live Arts is also offering an incredible opportunity to intermediate and advanced guitar students: a Master Class by Tomatito on Friday, Nov. 3, at the new Live Arts Lab (formerly Prometeo Theater). To register, visit http://mdclivearts.org/live-arts-exchange.


Rock My Boat Halloween Edition 10/30/16

Rock My Boat Halloween Edition
Sunday, 10/30/2016 – 05:00 pm – 12:00 am
halloween-Event-FlyerRiver Yacht Club
401 SW 3rd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: No Cover

This Halloween weekend join River Yacht Club for its thrilling “Rock My Boat: Halloween Edition” event on Sunday, October 30th. Enjoy the sounds of DJ Alex Orue, host of Revolution Radio Miami’s “DETOX,” and tasty treats from the new chef in house all night long. Costumes are highly encouraged. Don’t miss out on the biggest celebration to happen at the Miami River!

Warrior For Life Veterans Day Yoga 11/11/16

Warrior For Life Veterans Day Yoga
Friday, 11/11/2016 – 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
WarriorforLife4x6flyerMuseum Park
1075 Biscayne Park,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free for Veterans and $15 Suggested Minimum Donation

In honor of Veterans Day and all who have served, join us for Miami’s 2nd Annual Warrior For Life community sunset yoga event at the beautiful and spacious Musuem Park, situated right next to the PAMM Museum. The event will take place on Veterans Day 11/11/16 at 4pm. Our goal is to raise awareness for Post TRaumatic Stress and provide a peaceful and safe environment for Veterans, their family members and the community to come together and breathe together.

The class is free to all Veterans and Military personnel with ID and $15 minimum donation for the general public. Kids under 12 are free and welcome to participate. Mats will be available. If you can’t make it, no problem! You can still donate ( you select the amount ) on our eventbrite page. All event proceeds will be donated equally to two non-for-profit organizations, Connected Warriors, Inc and Operation WetVet, both serving veterans and their families.

This event is honoring the memories of CPT Andrew M. Pedersen-Keel and LCPL Brian Eric Fifield.

PAMM Third Thursdays: Poplife Social ft. LOBOTOMAXXX 10/20/16

PAMM Third Thursdays: Poplife Social ft. LOBOTOMAXXX
Thursday, 10/20/2016 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 am
lobotomaxxx_image_2_0Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: 16

Join us for a performance at 8pm by LOBOTOMAXXX, which features Ron Littles’ freestyle oratory delivery and stunty-dips-drop dance backed by heavy electronic boom-bap back tracks. A pair of hype-men wearing elaborate super hero costumes provide call and response, digital percussion, shelter, and if needed, wellness assistance.

Opening and closing DJ sets by Aramis Lorie and Brian DeGraw.

Scholl Lecture Series: Ed Clark in Conversation with Franklin Sirmans 10/22/16

Scholl Lecture Series: Ed Clark in Conversation with Franklin Sirmans
Saturday, 10/22/2016 – 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
PAMM-videowall-template-final-ed-clarkPérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: 16

Distinguished artist Ed Clark will speak in conversation with PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans about his lifelong practice as a painter and the many places and cultures that have influenced his expressive works. Ed Clark’s Pink Wave was acquired at the close of the inaugural year of the PAMM Fund for African American Art in 2015 and is currently on view in the Routes of Influence exhibition.

Date and Time:
10/22/2016
2:00pm

Location:

PAMM
Free with museum admssion
Contact:
info@pamm.org

Creature Double Feature: Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula 10/27/16

Creature Double Feature: Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula
Thursday, 10/27/2016 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
FRANKIEPérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: 16

PAMM and Secret Celluloid Society will present a creature double feature of Frankenstein (1973) at 6:30pm and Blood for Dracula (1974) at 8pm, cult classics written and directed by Paul Morrissey. Visitors will enjoy seasonally-inspired happy hour specials and movie concessions, and receive free admission if they arrive in costume. Due to movie content, this event is for adult visitors.

Location:
PAMM

Galleries close 9pm.

Due to movie content, this event is for adult visitors.
Contact:
General museum admission ($16 adults, members free). Bring membership card for quick entry. Visitors in costume will receive complimentary museum admission (no masks). Space is limited – pre-purchase highly recommended.

PAMMoween Celebration 10/29/16

PAMMoween Celebration
Saturday, 10/29/2016 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
PAMM-videowall-template-final-halloweenPérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: 16

Join us for a not-so-spooky afternoon of family activities. Inside the museum, participate in an eerie gallery scavenger hunt to win a prize. Outside on the terrace, little ghouls and girls can decorate their own Halloween-themed sweet cookie treats. Stop by Verde restaurant for lunch and a seasonal Honeycrisp apple sangria or a non-alcoholic apple cider. Come in costume for trick-or-treating and free museum admission (no masks).

General museum admission ($16 adults, members free). Visitors in costume will receive complimentary museum admission (no masks). Reservations at Verde can be made at pamm.org/dining.

Sip of Science no. 004: Dr. Paul Gray 10/19/16

Sip of Science no. 004: Dr. Paul Gray
Wednesday, 10/19/2016 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
sip-no-004-OCTMiami Science Barge
1075 Biscayne Boulevard, Museum Park Baywalk,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $10.00

You’re invited to Sip of Science on the Miami Science Barge! Sip of Science is a monthly lecture series hosted on the Miami Science Barge. Here, knowledgable people have the opportunity to speak with inspired individuals about current environmental issues and solutions. Enjoy discussion and drinks with a talk that makes you think!

As always, Bring Your Own Cup #BYOC!

Sustainable Seafood Soiree at Zest with Chef Cindy Hutson 10/18/16

Sustainable Seafood Soiree at Zest with Chef Cindy Hutson
Tuesday, 10/18/2016 – 10/18/2016 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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200 S Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $75, all-inclusive

Explore the flavors of the sea at our Sustainable Seafood Soirée on Tuesday, October 18th from 7-9 p.m at Zest. Executive Chef Cindy Hutson’s love for seafood shines at this event when she creates four savory and delectable courses featuring Open Blue Cobia. Each tasting course will be perfectly paired with hand selected artisan wines to create a memorable experience in honor of National Sustainable Seafood Month.

Cost for the dinner is $75, all-inclusive. We expect this event to sell out so please buy your tickets early. All tickets must be purchased by the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 14. Your ticket includes the 4-course dinner with wine pairings at each course, tax and gratuity.

A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Miami Cancer Institute

Visit http://bit.ly/zest1018 to see the full menu

Flavors of Deceit Hip Hop Book Launch 2/25/17

Flavors of Deceit Hip Hop Book Launch
Saturday, 02/25/2017 – 02/25/2017 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
James L Knight Center Miami
400 SE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
RSVP / Register
Cost: 12.50

Miami’s Love meets Hip hop event featuring the Authors of the juicy gossip filled novel FlavorsofDeceit. Select ticket holders are eligible to win prizes from Miami’s hottest new brands!! Meet the cast of the new web series based on the novel and shake hands with industry insiders! See you at the James L Knight center where it will all go down.

Breakfast with the Arts & Technology 10/21/16

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Breakfast with the Arts & Technology
artsandtechFriday, 10/21/2016 – 08:30 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2 Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP / Register
Cost: $40

A MORNING EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF ARTS, CREATIVITY, IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES.

Join us for a morning exploring the ways in which the arts and tech industries can work together to build a connected creative ecosystem.

A Conversation with Eldredge Bermingham (FROST SCIENCE CSO), Howard Herring (New World Symphony CEO) and Juan “JC” Acosta (VIACOM International EVP and COO) on Arts & Technology and trending Immersive Technologies.

Followed by a keynote address by Aaron Parry, EVP & Chief Creative Officer at DELUXE 3D LLC then exhibit and networking at MAGIC.

Arsht Center 10th Birthday Celebration 10/8/16

Arsht Center 10th Birthday Celebration
arshtOctober 8 | 11:00AM
Adrienne Arsht Center
142 E Flagler St
Miami, 33131
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The Free Stuff:
Beginning at 11 a.m., enjoy 10 hours of free performances, fun activities, and family-friendly programming! Performances on the Center’s numerous stages will feature local talent such as: Miami Music Project Leaders Orchestra, Miami Children’s Chorus, Cirque Dreams, Fushu Daiko, Ketchy Shuby, Afrobeta, Guitar Over Guns, Rara Lakay, Delou Africa, Bluejay, Spanglish Wrangler, Karen Peterson Dance, Hello Elevator, Ground Zero Crew, Bahamas Junkanoo Revue, Lion Parade, DJ Sama, Mr. Pauer, and more!

The Concert:
The 10th Birthday Concert featuring CeeLo Green will begin at 7:30 p.m., with local bands Spam All-Stars and Tiempo Libre opening. $10 tickets are on sale now!

The After Party:
Immediately following the concert, everyone is invited to cap off the celebration with a free outdoor after-party on the Center’s Thomson Plaza for the Arts.

Ticket To Havana Reporting In Cuba in the 1970s 10/20/16

Ticket To Havana Reporting In Cuba in the 1970s
Thursday, 10/20/2016 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
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300 NE Second Avenue, Room 7128,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

In 1979 Diana Gonzalez, a young Cuban-American TV reporter, traveled to Cuba with her reporter’s notebook, a cameraman and a sheaf of travel documents and reported on life in Cuba – for visitors and for Cubans. In her reports, aired on Miami’s WTVJ-4, Gonzalez found out what it was like to stay at the Hotel Nacional, shop in a Communist capitol, dine in Havana’s finest restaurant while Cubans endured food shortages, and captured Cuban youth culture, from record stores and teen hangouts to the Cuban version of “American Bandstand.”

In “Ticket To Havana: Reporting In Cuba in the 1970s,” Emmy Award-winning television reporter Diana Gonzalez will recount her 1979 reporting trip to Cuba, screening some of the stories she covered there and talking about reporting in authoritarian Cuba during a thaw in U.S. – Cuba relations just six months before the Mariel Boatlift dramatically changed the relationship between the United States and Cuba.

Oktoberfest at Pawn Broker with Miami Smokers 9/29/16

Oktoberfest at Pawn Broker with Miami Smokers
Thursday, 09/29/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
image001Pawn Broker at The Langford Hotel
121 SE 1st St,
Miami, Florida 33131-3733
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Cost:

Could This be Miami’s Greatest Oktoberfest Party Yet?

With rumors vehemently circulating the industry, it would be well advised for Ladies to grab their dirndl dresses and for men to pull on their Lederhosen as the Miami Rooftop is hosting their very first Oktoberfest.

Bulks of steins have been seen being carried through Pawn Broker’s back door in anticipation of the rooftop’s latest festivities, and it has been revealed that after many late lunches and evening drinks with Miami’s finest bacon connoisseurs, the Miami Smokers & PB Station’s Chef Guillermo Concha, Chef Jose Mendin is very much prepared to host the greatest party the Miami Rooftop has seen to date. And that’s saying a lot, as previous parties have gone down in the books.

With a reputable liquor and cocktail menu, Pawn Broker are said to give a gracious nod to the alcoholic wonders Bavarian history has produced, with a refined list of Deutschland beers and other nation’s glorious ales and lagers. It’s also alleged that the Miami Rooftop will be embracing their celebrated Pawn Broker cocktails with a slight twist to the regular menu, beer being the supplementary ingredient to a collection of novel Oktoberfest cocktails.

Thursdays are known for the rooftop’s resident DJ Vinyl Night and so there is a high possibility of one or two beer spillages from all the excitement. And as Bavarian folk festivals go, they are known to be anything but tame, of which with Pawn Brokers reputation, the bar is sure to live up to it.

Steins at the ready folks!

Date & Time
September 29th, 8pm – 11pm

Steak Brasil is Bringing Back Their Traditional Brazilian Feijoada 10/1/16

Steak Brasil is Bringing Back Their Traditional Brazilian Feijoada
Saturday, 10/01/2016 – 12:00 pm –
Steak-BrasilSteak Brasil Churrascaria
190 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131

Cost:

Three years ago, Steak Brasil brought authentic Brazilian food to downtown Miami. They continue to offer a unique and interactive dining experience. Along with the gauchos serving a selection of beef cuts, pork, poultry and lamb, guests can also enjoy a buffet of salads and a variety of hot dishes. With the summer heat dwindling down, Steak Brasil has decided to bring back one of their favorite Brazilian dishes. Starting on Saturday October 1, 2016 guests can enjoy delicious feijoada, a stew of beans with a mixture of pork and beef, along with delectable cuts of meats for $26.99. This event takes place the first Saturday of every month so make sure to head over to Steak Brasil to enjoy this special!

Kids in Free offer at Jungle Island 9/15/16 – 9/30/16

Kids in Free offer at Jungle Island
Thursday, 09/15/2016 – 09/30/2016 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Kinkajou-Credit-Jungle-IslandJungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: $32.95/children; $39.95/adults

With its latest discount promotion, Jungle Island is giving families another reason to speed over to the popular South Florida landmark attraction. Through the end of this month, each child (10 and under) receives free park admission with the purchase of each paid adult admission. Get up-close-and-personal to numerous wildlife from twin orangutans, Australian red kangaroos, Aldabra tortoises to big cats, reptiles, colorful parrots, and much more. Marvel at three entertaining animal shows. Then cool off by taking a salt-water plunge at Parrot Cove, Jungle Island’s private beach oasis. Valid through September 30, 2016. Must mention offer at time of purchase. One free child admission per paid adult. Regular park admission is $39.95 per adult and $32.95 per child, plus tax and city fee. Jungle Island is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. / 305-400-7000

InterContinental Miami Hotel Launches Digital “Dance Off” Contest in Search of New Skyline Dancers 9/13/16

InterContinental Miami Hotel Launches Digital “Dance Off” Contest in Search of New Skyline Dancers
Tuesday, 09/13/2016 – 10/03/2016 12:00 am – 12:00 pm
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Free

Calling all dancers: The InterContinental Miami hotel is looking for the next movers and shakers who will take their place in Miami’s skyline! Dancers are encouraged to submit a video of their best moves via the hotel’s Facebook page. All forms of dance are welcome, and dancers aged 16 and up are eligible to enter.

The two winning dancers will receive $1,000 towards furthering their dance careers, a two-night stay at the hotel, dinner for two at Toro Toro, and breakfast at Olé. Not to mention a spot on the exterior Digital Canvas every night of 2017.

DWNTWN Art Days Poetry Slam 9/10/16

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DWNTWN Art Days Poetry Slam
Saturday, September 10th between 2pm & 5pm
poetryslamMINDWAREHOUSE
8th Floor, 111 NE First St.
Miami, FL 33132
RSVP to Brenda Roman at writerbtroman1@gmail.com cc proseguy@aol.com ASAP to reserve a slot!

Your presence (and performance) is requested at the Poetry Slam (hosted by Jonathan Rose of Famous Last Friday Open Mic Poetry Series at Books & Books in Coral Gables– one of the 50 longest-running regular readings in the U.S.) on behalf of the South Florida Writers Association. South Florida poets will have the opportunity to share their words with the rest of the community–keeping in mind that this has been advertised as a “family friendly” event.

Present your best at during DOWNTOWN ARTS DAYS. Get to know members of the South Fla. Writers Assn. and others in the poet-writer community.

Come on down! FREE! These three days (DOWNTOWN ARTS DAYS Sept. 9-11)
DOWNTOWN gets a chance to show off its best!

Words & Wine Sunday Funday Feat. The Fortune Tellers & R 9/25/16

Words & Wine Sunday Funday Feat. The Fortune Tellers & R
Sunday, 09/25/2016 – 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Calling all Miami Talent and curious minds to our 1st edition of Words & Wine Sunday Funday style at Books & Books Arsht Center location

Now EVERY 1st Sunday of the Month at Coral Gables Location
And
EVERY Last Sunday at Arsht Center Location! (Starts September 25th)

Featuring the very Talented
The Fortune Tellers & Robson Pires

Join us for a relaxed evening where you can wind down to some spoken word, acoustic acts, comedy, drums, and much more.

Hosted By : Nikki & Melvin

Very simple set up. Only one mic that plugs in to house system. If you need anything else for your set up please bring the equipment ♥

Open Mic sign up starts at 6:00pm SHARP
This is NOT A LATE NIGHT Event

ALL AGES Welcome! Super family-friendly Event =)

This is a NO COVER Event

Delicious Food & Refreshing Drinks Available
Come Early for their extended Happy Hour Specials

Happy Hour until 10p

1/2 OFF ALL Drinks & Snacks

Come by and check out the books, order a beer or a glass of wine, and hang out with us this Sunday.

Any questions please contact Nikki Rodriguez @ 786 728 4748 or email art_is_life111@hotmail.com

UNCF and Florida Memorial University Miami Masked Ball 10/8/16

UNCF and Florida Memorial University Miami Masked Ball
Saturday, 10/08/2016 – 07:00 pm –
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE Second Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $300

Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses, the ball involves celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in Better Futures® for us all by getting students to and through college. The second annual Florida Memorial University UNCF Masked Ball benefits scholarships for students attending Florida Memorial University, South Florida’s only HBCU.

Corporations and community groups are invited to support the fundraising event with the purchase of sponsor packages ranging from $5,000-$50,000. Sponsor package benefits include sponsor tables for your guests and recognition at the event and in related advertising and promotional materials. Individual tickets are available for $300.

STRICTLY FORMAL ATTIRE

Ladies: Long Gown and Mask
Gentlemen: Black-Tie and Mask

For more information, please visit our website http://www.uncf.org/events/event/2016-2nd-annual-florida-memorial-university-uncf-miami-masked-ball-miami

A Concert to Benefit Orchestra Miami 9/18/16

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A Concert to Benefit Orchestra Miami
Sunday, 09/18/2016 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
OM-logos-002First United Methodist Church of Miami
400 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $25 Suggested Donation

Enjoy an afternoon of stellar performances by some of the top professional musicians in Miami, in a concert to benefit Orchestra Miami! Orchestra Miami Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi performs alongside members of Orchestra Miami, performing works by Vivaldi, Schubert, Kreisler and much more. All proceeds go to supporting Orchestra Miami’s 10th Anniversary Season. Admission suggested at $25 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at www.OrchestraMiami.org, or by calling (305) 274-2103. The concert is presented by the Downtowner Concert Series.
The church is easily accessible by public transportation and is one block from the College/Bayside MetroMover station, and the Biscayne Trolley stops 1 block away at the Freedom Tower. There is also a free parking lot behind the church.

CIFO | Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation Presents Liquid Sensibilities 9/9/16

CIFO | Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation Presents Liquid Sensibilities
Friday, 09/09/2016 – 10/30/2016 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
CIFO Space
1018 North Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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For this 14th edition of the Grants & Commissions Program, the awarded artists represent five (5) different countries, divided in three different categories; Emerging Artist: Elena Damiani (Peru), Óscar Farfán (Mexico), Fidel García (Cuba), Felipe Meres (Brazil), Sandra Nakamura (Peru) and Fabián Peña (Cuba). In this edition, Colombia is well represented through the Mid-Career awarded artists; Jorge Julian Aristizábal, Carlos Castro Arias and the duo Leidy Chávez and Fernando Pareja. The Achievement Award also goes to Colombian-born performance artist, María Evélia Marmolejo, who will be performing Conciencia Dopada on September 8th.

River Yacht Club Labor Day Soirée 9/3/16

River Yacht Club Labor Day Soirée
Saturday, 09/03/2016 – 09/03/2016 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Labor-Day-IGRiver Yacht Club
401 SW 3rd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130

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Join River Yacht Club on Saturday, September 3rd from 2-6PM for their first ever Labor Day Soiree! Featuring an impressive waterfront lineup of VanDutch, Axopar, and Tecnomar EVO yachts, there is no better way to celebrate the long weekend than with a waterfront view and specials on Perrier Jouet!

Visual Storytelling Summit 2016 10/26/16

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Visual Storytelling Summit 2016
VS_Summit_2016 Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 8:30AM – 5:30PM
Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus
300 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
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Buy Tickets now and get a 10% for Soul Of Miami fans!

Why is business storytelling more important now than ever to connect with customers?

Participate in the inaugural Visual Storytelling Summit 2016 in partnership with The Idea Center at Miami-Dade College The Summit features six leading speakers sharing actionable tips you can apply to your business

The Internet has experienced a shift toward visual communication, through the quick rise of video and photo sharing, infographics, data visualization, virtual and augmented reality, and more.

Visual storytelling taps into our natural preference for visuals over text. This is especially important as our attention spans decrease in today’s crowded communications landscape.

This first-of-a-kind event will offer you the educational and networking opportunities to get you started and help you improve your marketing online, for your business and for yourself.

Join us for our inaugural Visual Storytelling Summit and start to redefine your story!

Sabor and Spirits: A Culinary Experience with Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval 9/13/16

Sabor and Spirits: A Culinary Experience with Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval
Tuesday, 09/13/2016 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Toro Toro
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $65 per person

Learn the art of mixology and Mexican at Toro Toro in the InterContinental Miami, where celebrity chef Richard Sandoval will divulge trade secrets amassed over two decades in the culinary industry in a one-time-only cooking class for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

With more than 40 restaurants across his native Mexico, the United States, Asia and the Middle East, Sandoval will put his experience into action to share the exclusive techniques behind signature dishes like tacos al pastor and grilled fish tacos.

All necessary ingredients and equipment will be provided. The experience will include passed small bites, two cocktails and a Brugal Rum mixology course led by Toro Toro’s lead bartender.

Words & Wine Sunday Fun Day Feat. The Fortune Tellers at Books & Books Arsht Center Location 9/25/16

Words & Wine Sunday Fun Day Feat. The Fortune Tellers at Books & Books Arsht Center Location
Sunday, 09/25/2016 – 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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1300 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Calling all Miami Talent and curious minds to our 1st edition of Words & Wine Sunday Funday style at Books & Books Arsht Center location

Now EVERY 1st Sunday of the Month at Coral Gables Location
And
EVERY Last Sunday at Arsht Center Location! (Starts September 25th)

Featuring the very Talented Nicole & Diego with
The Fortune Tellers

Join us for a relaxed evening where you can wind down to some spoken word, acoustic acts, comedy, drums, and much more.

Hosted By : Nikki & Melvin

Very simple set up. Only one mic that plugs in to house system. If you need anything else for your set up please bring the equipment ♥

Open Mic sign up starts at 6:00pm SHARP
This is NOT A LATE NIGHT Event

ALL AGES Welcome! Super family-friendly Event =)

This is a NO COVER Event

Delicious Food & Refreshing Drinks Available
Come Early for their extended Happy Hour Specials

Happy Hour until 10p

1/2 OFF ALL Drinks & Snacks

Come by and check out the books, order a beer or a glass of wine, and hang out with us this Sunday.

Any questions please contact Nikki Rodriguez @ 786 728 4748 or email art_is_life111@hotmail.com

Tito’s Dog Days of Summer! 8/25/16

Tito’s Dog Days of Summer!
Thursday, 08/25/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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30 SW 12th St. Miami, FL 33130,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Ever needed a Bring Your Pet to Happy Hour Day? Well this Thursday you can! Join us as we team up with some amazing local vendors to bring you a dog-tastic yappy hour!

While you enjoy delicious cocktails with Tito’s vodka specials, your pooch can blow off some steam too – from their very ruff lives – as he’s joined by dozens of other furry companions!

Our pet-friendly event will feature pet adoptions, raffle items, prize giveaways and local pet care and pet store providers for you to meet. It’s what everyone will be barking about so you won’t want to miss it!

Inside | Out Community Weekend Celebration 9/3/16

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Inside | Out Community Weekend Celebration
Saturday, 09/03/2016 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
terrace-memorial-day-teekayPérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Residents in Hialeah, Homestead and West End receive free admission September 3-5, 2016

Celebrate the close of PAMM Inside|Out’s inaugural year with live entertainment by Peanut Butter and Jelly, and art-making on the terrace. Explore the galleries and see some of the Inside|Out artworks in the museum’s permanent collection.

The following zip codes receive free admission to PAMM on Labor Day weekend, with proof of residence. Check in with Visitor Services desk to gain entry.

Hialeah: 33002, 33010, 33011, 33012, 33013, 33014, 33015, 33016, 33017 and 33018.

Homestead: 33030, 33031, 33032, 33033, 33034, 33035, 33039, 33090 and 33092.

West End: 33173, 33183, 33175, 33185, 33186, 33176, 33193 and 33196.

YVE Hotel Miami to host first installment of Miami “Yve-nings” 7/25/16

YVE Hotel Miami to host first installment of Miami “Yve-nings”
Thursday, 08/25/2016 – 07:30 pm –
YVE Hotel Miami
146 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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“Miami YVE-nings” is a monthly event that celebrates the city’s unique cultural landscape, slated to become the hub for Miami’s most sought after local talent. The first installation of the “Miami YVE-nings” monthly event series will feature curated art by ACA Art Center, with a special focus on artists whose work currently resides in YVE’s rotating lobby gallery, including Charly Silva and Francisco Ceron to name a few. Guests will also enjoy a live musical performance by celebrated jazz artist Zoe Fromer, in addition to tasting new menu items and cocktail offerings from Biscayne Tavern.

Five Leading Architects From Ethiopia Discuss How Their Work Is Driving Change In The Horn Of Africa 8/26/16

Five Leading Architects From Ethiopia Discuss How Their Work Is Driving Change In The Horn Of Africa
Friday, 08/26/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
ethiopia-slider-AIAMiami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD)
100 NE 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

The Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD) is hosting Ethiopia Now!, a discussion on contemporary architecture in Africa for the premier of After the Millennium: Contemporary Architecture in Ethiopia, an exhibition featuring 26 projects by 19 designers in the past decade.

The open discussion is free and and includes architects, designers, and academics who will be featured in the show. Curated by David Rifkind from FIU, Dawit Benti and Jürgen Strohmayer, the discussion highlights five architects whose work will be featured in the exhibition.

-Open Discussion, Miami Center for Architecture and Design, August 26th 6-9pm, Free
-Exhibit Open August 26th- November 15th

Miami River Seafood & Music Festival 3/25/17

Miami River Seafood & Music Festival
Saturday, 03/25/2017 – 03/25/2017 01:00 pm – 08:00 pm
03-POSTCARD-SMALLERLummus Park
404 SW 3rd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33166
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Cost: 10.00

“THE MIAMI RIVER SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL”
A one day event to be held at
Lummus Park & the Newly Renovated Lummus Park Landing
Saturday, March, 25, 2017

MIAMI / MIAMI RIVER–The Miami River Seafood and Music Festival will replace the Annual the Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival next year which typically takes place in March. The Seafood & Music festival will take place at Historic Lummus Park and the newly renovated Lummus Park Landing on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm.

The Miami River Seafood & Music Festival is one of many exciting and fun-filled events that the Miami Taste of Brickell has produced.

Nothing says South Florida better than a Great Seafood & Music Festival! Seafood festivals are fun, they are authentic, and much of the seafood served is fresh from local waters. “Don’t’ miss out! Just in time before Florida lobster season ends”.

Come see how Miami’s most celebrated restaurants, caterers and chefs bring to the table some of their freshest seafood inspired dishes to the Miami River. The Miami River is famous for its historic Fish Houses, Lobster Houses and Shrimp Boats and they will be celebrated for their significant contribution to our community. In addition, the event will offer in-site to the future Miami River Renaissance.

One can enjoy excellent live entertainment till sundown, awesome wines and beers along with other libations. There will be River activities, boat rides, an automotive showcase and yacht expo. Bring the whole family for free kids activities and a must see! Don’t miss the famous Hermit Crab Races and much more.

A portion of proceeds go to two different charities which are educational and community focused

The Miami River Seafood & Music Festival 2017 will bring together tourists and residents alike. It is the perfect event to brand your company or product and reach consumers one-on-one at this unique event.

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CONTINUED – MIAMI RIVER SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Fact Sheet:
Where: The Historic Lummus Park & Lummus River Landing. Located at 404 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33128.

When: Saturday, March 25th, 2017 – Time: 1:00pm – 8pm.

Benefiting: A portion of proceeds go to education and community projects.

22nd Annual InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Ball 11/12/16

22nd Annual InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Ball
Saturday, 11/12/2016 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida and InterContinental® Miami hotel will host the 22nd Annual InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Ball on Saturday, November 12, 2016 to benefit Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The theme of this season’s premier fundraising gala is La Nuit de l’Animal (Night of the Animal), and will featuring celebrity performances, A-List guest appearances, lavish live auction packages and an official after-party with a runway fashion show. The star-studded gala’s Ball Chairman is Shareef Malnik, who will proceed over the evening with celebrity emcee, actress and filmmaker Gabrielle Anwar.

For tickets, please call 954-967-9474 ext. 318 or email: econcrad@sflawish.org

Location:
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

Time:
7:00pm – Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
8:30pm – Dinner, Live Auction, Celebrity Entertainment, Dancing

Red Bull Sound Select Presents: 3 Days In Miami 9/1/16 – 9/3/16

Red Bull Sound Select Presents: 3 Days In Miami
September 1-3, 2016
3dayredbullThe Hangar
60 NE 11th St.
Miami, FL 33132
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Beginning September 1st, Red Bull Sound Select will host three nights of music from top artists and emerging talent at the inaugural Red Bull Sound Select Presents: 3 Days in Miami. The event will be hosted at The Hangar in Downtown Miami and tickets are on sale today to Red Bull Sound Select Members for $15. For 3 Days in Miami, Red Bull Sound Select has partnered with three local curators Poplife, III Points and YesJulz who handpicked artists to bring into the program and perform in the showcases. Visit Red Bull Sound Select for more tickets and information.

A$AP Ferg will headline the first night of the series with support from Red Bull Sound Select Artists Jazz Cartier, an emerging Toronto MC, and New Jersey rapper 070 Shake. Friday’s bill will feature Cashmere Cat, plus Red Bull Sound Select artists Tennyson – a brother and sister teen dream-pop duo – and South Florida DJ Nick León. AlunaGeorge, Red Bull Sound Select artists Xavier Omär (f.k.a. SPZRKT) – a Georgia-bred singer-songwriter – and Steven A. Clark – a Miami based pop artist – will close out the series.

Red Bull Sound Select is an artist development program that works with notable music influencers who curate artists from their local scenes and supports musicians through in-studio collaborations, mentorship, music distribution, 200+ annual shows across 15 cities and festivals like 30 Days in LA. Red Bull Sound Select is looking forward to bringing the program to Miami, one of the most culturally diverse cities in America, for the first time.

Thursday, September 1st
A$AP Ferg
Jazz Cartier
070 Shake

Friday, September 2nd
Cashmere Cat
Tennyson
Nick León

Saturday, September 3rd
AlunaGeorge
Xaviar Omar
Steven A. Clark

Verde Summer Guest Chef Dinner Series featuring Niven Patel 9/1/16

Verde Summer Guest Chef Dinner Series featuring Niven Patel
Thursday, 09/01/2016 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Verde-Interior-2-1-MBVerde at the Perez Art Museum
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $85

This summer, Verde Executive Chef Kaytlin Brakefield will collaborate with esteemed local guest chefs to offer an exclusive dining experience at one of Miami’s premier cultural destinations. Closing the series is Chef Niven Patel, Executive Chef of Cheeca Lodge & Spa and formerly Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink.

The night will include a reception on PAMM’s terrace and a welcome cocktail followed by family-style seating and a three-course meal with wine pairings inside Verde.

We encourage guests to RSVP here: ttps://www.facebook.com/events/287995651547757/.

Café Bastille Celebrates National Filet Mignon Day 8/13/16

Café Bastille Celebrates National Filet Mignon Day
Saturday, 08/13/2016 – 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2016-08-09-at-11.49.20-AMCafe Bastille
(786) 425-3575,
MIAMI, Florida 33131
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Downtown Miami’s local staple, Café Bastille, is celebrating National Filet Mignon Day
with a tasty delight. This cozy French cafe wants to treat locals and tourist alike to a complimentary glass of their house wine with purchase of the Filet Mignon.

The warm yet rustic atmosphere provides the perfect ambience for guest to sip away the stress of the day and enjoy a meal cooked by Eloise Garcia, her worldly experience brings you top tier dishes with a home-cooking appeal!

Summer Snow Day by coolpad 8/13/16

Summer Snow Day by coolpad
Saturday, 08/13/2016 – 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
COOLPAD_Miami-Launch_4Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: FREE

We’re taking Miami by storm – snow storm. So bundle up for some sledding and snowball fights. You’re invited to Miami’s first-ever Summer Snow Day for the official brand launch of Coolpad in the U.S. Take snow selfies with Coolpad smartphones and have a blast!

Digiartefacto: Intersections of Technology, Art and Architecture 8/31/16

Digiartefacto: Intersections of Technology, Art and Architecture
Wednesday, 08/31/2016 – 08/31/2016 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Digiartefacto_V4Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Join us at Miami Center for Architecture & Design as we discuss the current Intersections of Technology, Art and Architecture. Imagination, is perhaps the ultimate virtual reality machine. Bringing ideas to life with ingenuity, has been made possible by the accelerated pace of technological advancements. See how brilliant minds are using technology to achieve real world creative results. Bring your questions, we love a good Q&A session!

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and free tickets available at, http://bit.ly/2aXALdq

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 8/27/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 08/27/2016 – 08/27/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 am
8.27.16-MCAD-Walking-TourMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1JztP4i

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 9/10/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 09/10/2016 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
9.10.16-MCAD-Walking-TourMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1JztP4i

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 9/24/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 09/24/2016 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
9.24.16-MCAD-Walking-Tour-SmallMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1JztP4i

Mass 9/4/16

Mass
Sunday, 09/04/2016 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
Mass-Sept-4-AstariThe Bar at 1306
1306 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: 10-15

Special live performance by:

Astari Nite

Featuring DJ’s:

Danny Bled, Carlos Menendez, Rippin Kittin

21+

Doors open at 10pm

for more info: www.facebook.com/MassMiami

Trivia Newton John and Ladies Night: Sailor Moon Edition 8/3/16

Trivia Newton John and Ladies Night: Sailor Moon Edition
Wednesday, 08/03/2016 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
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1306 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: Free

8PM – 10PM // PIZZA! // Laughs! // No Cover!
Hosted by Miami Comedy Vet John Gregory

1st Place: $75 bar tab
2nd Place: $50 bar tab
3rd Place: A well-deserved round of domestic brews !!
All winning teams will receive complimentary admission to Poplife Social at PAMM

Followed by
LADIES NIGHT
Where we’ll be ringing in Abeah Hunter’s day of birth with lots of champagne, dance hits, and fun.
Dress your Sailor Scout best!
Ladies drink free 10PM – 12AM

Kukaramakara Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend at New Location in the Center of Downtown Miami! 7/29/16, 7/30/16

Kukaramakara Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend at New Location in the Center of Downtown Miami!
Friday, 07/29/2016 – 07/30/2016 06:00 pm – 03:00 am
english-instaKukaramakara
900 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP / Register
Cost: Complimentary with RSVP

Join us at Kukaramakara’s Grand Opening Weekend this Friday July 29th & Saturday July 30th as we celebrate “La Casa De Los Artistas” new prime location in the heart of Downtown Miami at the luxurious 900 building, across from the American Airlines Arena!

Guests enjoy Complimentary Cocktails & small bites from 8-10pm along with the iconic live latin musical experience & DJ’s all night long​!

RSVP is Mandatory and space is limited.
RSVP Friday July 29th at http://theguerraagency.com/kuka/
& Saturday July 30th http://theguerraagency.com/kukasat/

Doors open at 6pm.

Design For Miami Discussion with Ariel Raz 8/9/16

Design For Miami Discussion with Ariel Raz
Tuesday, August 9, Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
arielrazThe Idea Center
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 N.E. 2nd AVE
Miami FL, 33132
Building 8, 5th Floor
RSVP Online

As The Idea Center at Miami Dade College introduces our new program, Design For Miami, we invite you to a discussion with Ariel Raz, Learning Experience Designer at Stanford University’s d.School.

Ariel will share with us his experience with Design Thinking and discuss how we can solve the world’s biggest problems through radical collaboration.

Ariel Raz is driven by the belief that teaching is a creative profession. He taught middle school math with Teach for America in New Orleans and was a founding member of KIPP Bloom in the Chicago Southside. In 2014 Ariel began a master’s program in learning, design & technology that culminated in iCanGo, a story building tool for parents of children on the Autism spectrum. He is now a learning experience designer with the K12 Lab Network at the Stanford dschool.

Ariel’s presentation will be accompanied by an information session about Design for Miami, which launches in September. This 12-week program will teach you design thinking as you work in teams on projects to improve the lives of Miamians living at or below the poverty line.

Empowerment Seminar: From Wellness To Well-Being the Aztec Wisdom: Gift and Heritage from the Americas 7/28/16

Empowerment Seminar: From Wellness To Well-Being the Aztec Wisdom: Gift and Heritage from the Americas
Thursday, 07/28/2016 – 07/30/2016 09:00 am – 05:30 pm
fraternidad-azteca-miami-by-mexicanos-en-miamiHampton Inn & Suites Brickell Downtown
50 SW 12th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Buy Tickets
Cost: $120 USD

The Aztec Wisdom: Gift And Heritage Of The Americas

Discover an innovative model of life and personal growth based on the latest research about the Aztec empire. This new research unveils a very different image of the Aztecs and introduces us to a culture full of wisdom that has a lot to teach us, not only to the people of Mexico but the world.

More than thirty years of research has brought new light about the Aztec civilization’s beliefs, customs, idiosyncrasy and compelling wisdom. From their devotion to only one God, to their relation with the mystical Atlantis, to their loving approach to life itself, these new findings present us a true awakening model of life that can produce positive difference in the life of every human being regardless of frontiers.

” THE PYRAMID OF WELL BEING ” is an innovative model for a fulfilled life and personal growth inspired by the Aztecs philosophy, this one-day workshop will help transform your approach to life and empower you to make positive changes to accomplish your dreams and achieve happiness for our own benefit and that of society.

Discover the new findings about the Aztec empire that offer the world an innovative model to transform and enrich your life: “THE WELL BEING PYRAMID”.

During this one-day seminar you will learn:
• The true meaning of love and its scope in your life,
• Simple yet effective health techniques to stay young and healthy,
• To balance your mind and emotions,
• Recognize and develop your gifts and talents to achieve your goals, for your benefit and society’s,
• How to achieve your wellbeing and certainty in life

During the seminar you will also discover the little-known vision of the Aztec Empire, including:
– Their faith and belief in only one God, creator of the universe,
– The true meaning of sacrifice,
-The location and importance of Atlantis, based on the writings of Plato,
– The relationship of the Aztecs and the US

ABOUT AZTECA FRATERNITY organizer of FROM WELLNESS TO WELL BEING

We are Mexican organization, a group of academics, professionals and businessmen that for more than 30 years have supported with our effort, work and resources, investigations to fathom uncovered truths and unknown facts over the Aztec empire. It is our purpose that this investigation continues to be able to give the Aztecs the respectable place they deserve in the history of our country and of the entire world.
What we found is of great importance, so much to value the reality of the Aztec people and his idiosyncrasy, as to learn from them and acknowledge their great concepts and values that we can apply in our time. We are sure that what this culture can teach every human being, no matter our nationalities, is enormous, as much in our mindset as in our way of love, think and act in our daily lives.

ABOUT MEXICANOS EN MIAMI promoting entity
Mexicans in Miami is a media platform that provides a point of reference, linkage and communication between Mexicans and the multicultural community that does business, travel to and reside in Miami.
Join us on the different professional, social and recreational activities we promote and 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 and Mariachis and become a friend of Mexico!

Zancanaro Curated by Neushop 7/28/16

Zancanaro Curated by Neushop
Thursday, 07/28/2016 – 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm
1-ZANCANARO-Anuncio-2Neushop
15 SE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
Website
Cost: Free

Join us this Thursday on a day of Zancanaro Swimwear curated by Neushop!
We are having Zancanaro, a sophisticated and wise beachwear brand, over in Downtown Miami. They will take over our space to showcase their campaign REAL MEN ARE FEMINISTS and introduce their latest collection, Caribbean Utopy, which for the first time combines womens and mens cuts.

NEUSHOP is proud to collaborate with this and other initiatives that work towards design-thinking, social consciousness or simply great ideas that crave to be shared.

Verde Summer Guest Chef Series featuring Aaron Brooks 8/4/16

Verde Summer Guest Chef Series featuring Aaron Brooks
Thursday, 08/04/2016 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
resized-PAMMVerde at the Pérez Art Museum
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $85

This summer, Verde Executive Chef Kaytlin Brakefield will collaborate with esteemed local guest chefs to offer an exclusive dining experience at PAMM, one of the city’s premier cultural destinations. Continuing the series is Chef Aaron Brooks of EDGE Steak & Bar at Four Seasons. The night will include a reception on PAMM’s terrace and a welcome cocktail followed by family-style seating and a three-course meal with wine pairings inside Verde.

Fooq’s & Friends Presents ‘Bastille Day,’ with Guest Chef William Crandall of Izzy’s 7/14/16

Fooq’s & Friends Presents ‘Bastille Day,’ with Guest Chef William Crandall of Izzy’s
Thursday, 07/14/2016 – 07:00 pm –
Screen-Shot-2016-07-12-at-12.42.09-PMFooq's
1035 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
Website
Cost: $55 per person

This Thursday, July 14th, Fooq’s and Friends celebrates Bastille Day with a 5-course dinner, inspired by the French classics. Guest chef of the evening, William Crandall of Izzy’s Fish & Oyster, joins Fooqs’ own Bryan Rojas, as the duo honor French National Independence Day, with dishes that ignite the flavors of traditional French cuisine. For this very special dinner, Chef William Crandall will showcase his classical French training from his days at Azul and Alinea The 5-course tasting menu features an array of dishes for the price of $55, inspired by the diverse culinary regions throughout France – from Lyon, to Provence. Two seatings will be offered at 7pm and 9pm. Space is limited – to make a reservation, email reservations@fooqsmiami.com, or call 786.536.2749.

The Langford Hotel Presents Rooftop Yoga 7/9/16

The Langford Hotel Presents Rooftop Yoga
Saturday, 07/09/2016 – 09:30 am –
Picture1Victoria Villegas
121 SE 1st,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

The Langford hotel invites hotel guest, locals, and yogis alike for a complimentary morning rooftop yoga class in the heart of Downtown Miami overlooking the history and architecture our beautiful city has to offer. Once a month The Langford Hotel, a new boutique hotel in Downtown Miami, hosts a complimentary rooftop yoga class open to yogis of all levels. This month’s rooftop yoga will be led by Miami local Gaby Quintana. The Langford hotel presents rooftop yoga for a morning of mediation and relaxation. Inviting attendees to take an hour to reflect, to be free from stress, and to make peace with ourselves and those around us.

Free Movie Night at Margaret Pace Park 7/21/16

Free Movie Night at Margaret Pace Park
Thursday, 07/21/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
star-wars-7-force-awakens-blu-ray-trailer-imagesMargaret Pace Park
1745 North Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP / Register
Cost: FREE

Come and sit under the stars and enjoy a movie with your family and friends on July 21st at 6pm at Margaret Pace Park located at 750 Northeast 55th Terrace, Miami, Florida 33132. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars! Admission is FREE. Popcorn and snow cones will be available.
Please refrain from bringing glass containers, alcohol and pets.

For more information, please email Michelle Bynum at m.bynum@hotmail.com

Sponsored by: Christ Fellowship located at 500 NE 1st Ave, Miami, Florida 33132

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 7/30/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 07/30/2016 – 07/30/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
7.30.16-MCAD-Walking-TourMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
No Link
Cost: $10 – $15

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1JztP4i

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 7/16/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 07/16/2016 – 07/16/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
7.16.16-MCAD-Walking-TourMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
No Link
Cost: $10 – $15

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1JztP4i

Eddie Bryant’s Miami TakeOver Comedy Fest 7/7/16

Eddie Bryant’s Miami TakeOver Comedy Fest
Thursday, 07/07/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $40

Kick off Miami TakeOver with Eddie Bryant’s Comedy Fest featuring Corey Holcomb. This will be the 2nd annual Comedy Fest for Miami TakeOver and it is sure to be the best one yet. The show will be taking place in the Colony theatre and it is the perfect way for guests to start off their Miami immersion. Bryant and Holcomb will keep you laughing in your seats and make sure you walk with a smile.

Tacos & Tequila at Pawn Broker 6/22/16

Tacos & Tequila at Pawn Broker
Wednesday, 06/22/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tacos-and-Tequila-GraphicPawn Broker Rooftop Bar
121 SE 1st STREET,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

Join Pawn Broker Rooftop Bar’s celebration of the opening of Pubbelly Sushi, Brickell edition and Mucho Gusto, ‘a mind blowing farm to taco concept’ on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Chef Santiago Gomez will be serving 3 Mucho Gusto originals and Chef Jose Medin will be cooking Three (3) Pubbelly Sushi Classics. Mucho Gusto’s classics include a Ribeye ($14) with homemade chorizo, crisp chicharron and molcajete salsa. Pubbelly Sushi will present guest with Yellowtail ceviche taquitos ($10). Guest will also be greeted with a shot of Don Julio Tequila complete with a selection of Mezcal Tequila cocktails and Mexican beer. The celebration coincides with the bar’s Ladies Night, with girls buying a drink and their friend served one free.

Mass 7/3/16

Mass
Sunday, 07/03/2016 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
mass-july-3rd-flyer-backThe Event Space at 1306
1306 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: 10-15

Mass: Where Music is Art

Featuring DJ’s:

Danny Bled, Carlos Menendez, Billy Nightmare aka Mystic Bill

Whims and Wilds:
Paintings by Ana Brice Bain

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Fooq’s & Friends Presents Byzantine Nights featuring Roel Alcudia 6/23/16

Fooq’s & Friends Presents Byzantine Nights featuring Roel Alcudia
Thursday, 06/23/2016 – 07:00 pm –
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1035 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33136
Website
Cost: $55 per person, + $45 for wine pairing per person

WHO/WHAT: Inspired by the Byzantine Empire and in line with some of the Middle East’s finest culinary masters, Fooq’s brings a fresh new experience to fine cuisine and casual dining. Fooq’s and Friends will host its next installment of the series ”Byzantine Nights,” which features Chef Roel Alcudia Chef of Mandolin Aegean Bistro alongside Fooq’s Chef Bryan Rojas. Inspired by the Middle East, Turkish, Persian and Greek flavors will blend to create an assortment of colorful and cultural dishes.
WHEN: Thursday, June 23rd Fooq’s is offering two seating options, 7 PM and 9 PM, for guests to indulge in this exotic dining experience.
WHERE: Fooq’s is located at 1035 N. Miami Ave. (Downtown Miami) next door to The Corner Bar.
DETAILS: Unwind with a selection of hookahs and artful belly dancing performances to connect with the splendor, ritual, and mystery of the Middle East. DJ Manumat will also be playing Middle Eastern themed beats to set an entrancing aura for the evening.
MENU: To start, the mezes will feature unique tasting dips and spreads along with alluring flatbreads, followed by a delicious watermelon salad to diverge the pallet. As the main course, zestful kebobs and salt baked fish will have your mouth watering for the final course, Turkish rice pudding.
RSVP: Reservation required via: david@fooqsmiami.com

The Langford Hotel and Miami Film Festival Present Miami Rooftop Flicks 6/21/16

The Langford Hotel and Miami Film Festival Present Miami Rooftop Flicks
Tuesday, 06/21/2016 – 07:30 pm –
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121 SE 1st ST,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $20 per person

WHO: Spend a night amongst the stars and Downtown Miami’s famous skyline snuggled up with box of popcorn and a great flick. The Langford Hotel invites guest and locals on Tuesday, June 21 at 7:30PM for the launch of Miami Rooftop Flicks, a new monthly series of rooftop movie screenings at The Langford Hotel with Miami Film Festival.

WHAT: This June The Langford and The Miami Film Festival present a showing of The Birdcage. In this remake of the classic French farce “La Cage aux Folles,” a gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée’s right-wing moralistic parents starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane and Gene Hackman. The film will be accompanied by popcorn and light bites provided by the hotel’s very own Pawn Broker, priced at $20 per person. Cocktails and additional bar bites can be purchased for an additional cost at Pawn Broker.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 21 at 7:30PM

TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased the day of the event at the front door.
WHERE: The Langford Hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Miami’s business and art district at 121 SE 1st ST, Miami, FL, 33131. Both valet and street parking are available at the hotel. For more information, please visit The Langford Hotel Downtown Miami or call (305) 537-7040.

Instagram: @thelangfordhotel | Twitter: @The_Langford | FB: TheLangfordMiami

El Tucan Presents Los Hacheros Weekend Takeover 6/16/16, 6/17/16, 6/18/16

El Tucan Presents Los Hacheros Weekend Takeover
Thursday, 06/16/2016 – 06/18/2016 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
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1111 SW 1ST AVE,
MIAMI, Florida 33130
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Cost: RSVP

El Tucan Presents Los Hacheros Weekend Takeover

Offering a departure from the usually scheduled shows, “Weekend Takeovers” will bring to the stage an exciting, new concert series. El Tucan hopes to enlighten Miami by providing access to unique Latin American talent. Once a month, the weekend takeover will also bring great Cuban bands from New York to perform an exclusive 3 day residency.
Performing Thursday, June 16 through Saturday, June 18, Los Hacheros will be the third installment of the weekend takeover. After two successful Weekend Takeovers this past May and April by Chino Pons y Grupo Irek and Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros, the venue is excited to have Los Hacheros join them this month of June for the next 3 day residency.
RSVP: El Tucan has one live music and entertainment show on Thursday, and two seatings Friday through Saturday. First dinner seating offers availability at 8:00 pm and the second seating over the weekend is at 11:00 pm. Guest should arrive promptly and with all guests in attendance prior to being seated. There is a 15 minute maximum hold time for all table reservations. To request dinner reservations, please call 305-535-0065.
Dinner reservations are not required of all guests, and El Tucan invites guests to gather at the bar and general admission area to enjoy the show. General admission is $20 for gentlemen and complimentary for the ladies, please visit the box office upon arrival.

Goals Conference 2016-Make an Impact! 6/16/16

Goals Conference 2016-Make an Impact!
Thursday, 06/16/2016 – 06/17/2016 07:30 am – 02:30 pm
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7230 NW Miami Court #5,
miami, Florida 33150
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Cost: $99 – $149

This year The New Tropic will be on site at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s legendary planning retreat, which gathers business leaders each year to move the community forward. Focused on community development, and the Chamber’s role in civic and business leadership, are the 2016-2017 Goals.The conference also features panels focused on the future of our community, studying opportunities and challenges facing South Florida. Premiere events the conference provide excellent networking and marketing opportunities to showcase your business.

The New Tropic will be running the Impact Lounge where we will host small talks, workshops and ideations with our team. We invite you to join our team at this amazing conference that will shape the future of South Florida. Use the code NEWTROPIC2016 when you register and receive a huge discount!

City Theatre’s 2016 Summer Shorts Festival 6/2/16-7/3/16

City Theatre’s 2016 Summer Shorts Festival
Thursday, 06/02/2016 – 07/03/2016 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $39-$59

City Theatre and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts invite you to celebrate 21 years of the SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL, now through July 3rd. Hailed as “Florida’s Best Summer Show,” the award-winning festival has become a nationally recognized event that puts audiences up close with a company of chameleon-like actors playing multiple characters in a series of short plays and new this season, ten-minute musicals! SUMMER SHORTS: America’s Short Play Festival features the top short plays from the country’s best playwrights, with a 2016 heavy-on-the-comedy line-up that boasts six Southeastern premieres, two world premiere musicals and a world premiere play commissioned by City Theatre. This Miami theatre tradition comes along just once a year, so purchase your tickets now!

Tour The Tower 6/18/16

Tour The Tower
Saturday, 06/18/2016 – 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
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600 Biscayne Blvd,
MIAMI, Florida 33132
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Cost: FREE WITH RSVP

Experience the MDC Museum of Art + Design through a FREE guided monthly tour of its exhibitions and get a chance to learn the history behind Miami’s iconic Freedom Tower building. Tours are limited to a maximum of 20 people, lasting approximately one hour and include the first floor of the Freedom Tower and second floor of the Museum.

GOGO MOAD!: Let’s Make A Mural 6/18/16

GOGO MOAD!: Let’s Make A Mural
Saturday, 06/18/2016 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
MDC MUSEUM OF ART + DESIGN
600 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: FREE

GOGO MOAD!: Let’s Make a Mural!
Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 1 – 4 PM

Free And Open To Kids Of All Ages!
We are exploring murals! We are looking to the work of iconic artist Richard Haas. Locally known for the massive Art Deco “Arc de Triomphe” that overlooked the original Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel, Haas has made a huge impact on the Miami art community. Recently, over 50 of Haas’ works on paper, preparatory sketches and models were donated to the MDC Permanent Art Collection. JOIN US on Saturday, June 18th, as we create our very own collaborative community mural!

One Epic Summer 6/12/16

One Epic Summer
Sunday, 06/12/2016 – 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
IMG-20160531-WA0000-1Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33131
Website
Cost: 20

“One Epic Summer”
Miami, Florida, May 31st, 2016 –
Our One EPIC Summer event is a jet set, entertainment music influenced pool party held at the luxurious “EPIC HOTEL POOL” in Downtown Miami

After a successful Music Conference launch we have now moved into an anticipated summer series at the pool. We will have the best of Miami entertainment with live performances, celebrity hosts, most successful DJ’s and the top nightlife Promoters from every venue in Miami, along with an a-list of celebrities, NBA-NFL-MLB players, models, special events and artists from every musical genre to name a few.
One Epic Summer launched successfully May 7th 2016 for the first time in Downtown Miami an event driven summer series once a month pool party on a roof top – Upcoming dates: June 12, July 16, Aug 13, Sept 3, & Nov 23rd 2016 – LIVE radio broadcast by Revolution Radio 93.5 FM
June 12th – hosted by actor Steven Bauer of the hit TV series Ray Donovan along with Miami Heat – Hassan Whiteside 27th Epic Birthday “A White Affair” and NBA Hall of Famer 5xNBA Champion Dennis Rodman 55th Epic Birthday hosted by Maxim model Sherie Wagner
Our purpose is to give Miami something new and different by creating a once a month summer series that is ALL about Miami. It has never been done before. We will have for the first time ever various Miami DJ’s all in one day time event (ongoing at each series dates) from all the top venues in Miami, as well as local artists performing live in addition to world known acts, fashion shows with local designers and models, special events from local brands, local celebrity hosted events, and much more, Our target market and audience is the people who love entertainment in Miami and the event is geared to “All about Miami theme” – hosted by all the top promoters from all the top venues in Miami.
ABOUT: One Epic Summer
One Epic Summer is our new brand for this Summer series – together we are a collaboration of Miami well-known promoters and special events producer Angelo Fresquet along with WE R MIAMI Productions and our LightFXPros production team – We have been activating Music Festivals & events for over a decade as well as developing all the top venues in Miami for the past 25 years. We have always had a mission to provide the best entertainment experience to all our guests and create unforgettable brands.
For more information, contact: visit www.oneepicsummer.com or email us at afevents73@gmail.com

Downtown Block Party Bash 6/2/16

Downtown Block Party Bash
Thursday, 06/02/2016 – 06/02/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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243 Northeast 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Join us for a night of music, food and fun as Property Markets Group (PMG) celebrates the launch of their first South Florida rental development by hosting the Downtown Block Party Bash on Thursday, June 2 from 7-10 p.m. The all-ages, free event will be held at 243 Northeast Third Street in Downtown Miami and will feature two live bands, the best beer gardens and food trucks in town, a local makers market, a startup showcase, and arcade and carnival games for attendees to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there!

Giselle Act II 6/18/16

Giselle Act II
Saturday, 06/18/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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2901 W. Flagler St.,
Miami, Florida 33135
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Cost: $33 to $66

Cuban classical Ballet of Miami Presents:
“Giselle” Act II
Amaya Rodriguez, MarIze Fumero, Carlos Guerra, Arionel Vargas

June 18 8:00 Pm

Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s Mo Bar + Lounge Unveils Their Exclusive Single Barrel Of Ron Abuelo 12 Year Old Panamanian Rum At Release Celebration 05/25/16

Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s Mo Bar + Lounge Unveils Their Exclusive Single Barrel Of Ron Abuelo 12 Year Old Panamanian Rum At Release Celebration
Wednesday, 05/25/2016 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
MO Bar + Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $20

WHAT: The very first single barrel of Ron Abuelo 12 Year Old Rum handpicked in Panama by Miami cocktail expert, MO Bar + Lounge Manager Steven Minor, will debut at a celebration hosted by Ron Abuelo, Mandarin Oriental, Miami and Miami Herald’s Indulge Magazine.

Guests are invited to join the festivities and be among the first to taste this limited edition, aged Panamanian rum exclusive in the world to MO Bar + Lounge in signature cocktails highlighting the spirit.

Attendees will be treated to an evening of tropical indulgences where they can grab a Panama hat to take home, mingle over the new cocktails paired with themed bites while enjoying the artistry of a hand-rolled cigar station in one of the city’s most iconic spaces—and, capture all the fun at the event’s selfie station.

WHO: Meet the rum authorities: Ron Abuelo Global Ambassador and rum expert Cristóbal Srokowski will fly in from Panama to join MO Bar + Lounge Manager Steven Minor and Indulge magazine Editor-in-Chief Evan Benn to discuss all things rum. Steve will mix up his signature barrel-inspired creations featuring the Ron Abuelo 12 Year Old Rum from the barrel he selected.

Advanced reservations required, contact: +1 305 913 8358 or momia-restaurants@mohg.com. Must be 21 or over to attend.

Miami Children’s Initiative Hosts 4th Annual “Over the Edge” Fundraiser 6/3/16, 6/4/16

Miami Children’s Initiative Hosts 4th Annual “Over the Edge” Fundraiser
Friday, 06/03/2016 – 06/04/2016 07:00 am – 10:00 pm
photoJW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Blvd. Way,
miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $1000

Liberty City based Miami Children’s Initiative (MCI), a local nonprofit organization working to break the cycle of poverty by investing in each child and their families will host its signature 4th annual “Over the Edge” fundraiser June 3 & 4, 2016, to raise money and awareness and supporting programs for children from 3-18 years old residing in Liberty City. This thrilling event challenges supporters to rappel 19 stories (200 feet!) down the. Rapellers will include local community, civic and business leaders, elected officials, philanthropists, university presidents, members of the general public, and more. As part of the event, MCI will hold its notorious “Wed Over The Edge” contest again this year. The winning couple will exchange vows atop the hotel and then rappel down to their families and friends. The prize package includes a wedding cake, champagne, and honeymoon night’s stay at the JW Marriott Marquis, courtesy of the hotel.

Genetic Roulette Screening and Fundraiser for March Against Monsanto Miami 5/19/16

Genetic Roulette Screening and Fundraiser for March Against Monsanto Miami
Thursday, 05/19/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:30 pm
GMOmindwarehouse
111 NE 1st Street, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Come join us Thurs. May 19th at 7 PM for a movie showing and discussion on GMOs. Help Miami raise much needed funds for the 4th annual, March Against Monsanto-Miami! The movie is award winning Genetic Roulette by Jeffrey M. Smith.

We will have Organic Wine and Snacks & Q&A After the Film!
Come get your t-shirt for the March, literature about GMO, Sign a petition to label GMOs and stop the GM Mosquitoes too!

Pairings @ Ted’s: Elena + Samora Pinderhughes 5/20/16, 5/21/16

Pairings @ Ted’s: Elena + Samora Pinderhughes
Friday, 05/20/2016 – 05/21/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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2100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: $35; $95

Flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes (2013 YoungArts Winner in Voice and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts) and her brother Samora (2009 YoungArts Winner in Jazz), a pianist and composer, have been performing together for 15 years, and have each performed internationally on world-class stages. Most recently, Samora helped organize and performed in the Justice for Flint benefit concert featuring Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monae, while Elena contributed music to the Miles Ahead film score.

Use discount code YA_JAZZ for $10 GA tickets*
*$25 f+b minimum

Exhibit Treal From Haiti with Love Contemporary Haitian Art Exhibit 5/21/16

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Exhibit Treal From Haiti with Love Contemporary Haitian Art Exhibit
Saturday, 05/21/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
trealmindwarehouse
111 NE 1st Street, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

May is Haitian Heritage month! And being that our two co-founders and curators are Haitian, we’re paying homage to who we are with “From Haiti with Love”.

Haiti has had a long history of creating breath taking artwork. Art created from the greatest of joys and deepest of pain that has connected with every soul on even the smallest level. In fact, Haitian art is highly sought after by collectors all across the globe.

With a collection of contemporary visual artists with the blood of Ayiti flowing through their veins and spilling onto their works, you will be left at awe and seeking to own it all! Join us for a celebration of Haiti with art, live performances and music into an undeniable scene exploding with gifted of artists of Haitian descent!

ARTISTS:
Brenda Presil
Lawerence Jean-Louis
Belinda Wright
Ismael Duret
Mackenson Jean
Elyjah Xavier Fleurant
Judah James Powell
Tracy Guiteau
OMG Ray

Performances by:
Ayiti Bluez
Cleo J’Adore
O Solon
Yanatha Desourve

If you’d like to become a sponsor or have inquires on how you can be apart in keep things flowing smooth… email exhibittreal@gmail.com

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Rooftop at E11EVEN 5/5/16

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Rooftop at E11EVEN
Thursday, 05/05/2016 – 09:00 pm –
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15 NE 11TH ST,
MIAMI, Florida 33132
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Cost: $12

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Rooftop at E11EVEN with its 1st Annual Downtown Cinco 11th Street Party!

The 24 hour ultra lounge will feature drinks specials all night long with live music by Bachaco and El Arka. Raggae, Latin Roots and Hip Hop will play as cinco revelers celebrate with the beautiful Miami skyline as a backdrop. Happy Drink de Mayo!

Lina Bo Bardi: Together Exhibition 5/12/16, 7/29/16

Lina Bo Bardi: Together Exhibition
Thursday, 05/12/2016 – 07/29/2016 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
lina-main-graphicMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

In the theatre, a stage comes to life when the actors begin to perform. So it is with Lina Bo Bardi’s architecture. Her buildings are vibrant when inhabited: they come to life with the energy, diversity and creativity of people.

Lina Bo Bardi: Together pays tribute to Lina’s capacity to engage with every facet of culture and to see the potential in all manner of people. Artist Madelon Vriesendorp has conducted workshops at Solar do Unhão and combined objects made there with others of her own and artefacts by Brazilian craftspeople. Tapio Snellman’s film installation explores the life generated by SESC Pompéia within São Paulo and draws parallels with the city of Salvador. Combined, these two works do not merely recreate Lina’s methods or represent her work, but instead allow a more direct experience through a form of re-enactment.

Assemble designed and built a flexible enclosure, a set of display furniture and a technical system. The exhibition furniture designed by Assemble can adapt to a range of gallery situations and presents the diverse content within one space, without hierarchy. The furniture was cast using snowcrete with vermiculite aggregate, which was then hand-hammered to make a rough, gold flecked surface. The material palette and construction methodology learn directly from Lina Bo Bardi’s approach to making buildings, and the display of exhibition contents, without hierarchy, follows many of Lina’s own curatorial practices.

The exhibition is curated by Noemí Blager and presented by Arper. Major support to MCAD is provided by the Miami Design District and TWENTY TWO GROUP. Additional support is provided by Luminaire.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1VCjQQM

Lina Bo Bardi: Together Exhibition Opening 5/12/16

Lina Bo Bardi: Together Exhibition Opening
Thursday, 05/12/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
LBB-Exhibit-invitationMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

In the theatre, a stage comes to life when the actors begin to perform. So it is with Lina Bo Bardi’s architecture. Her buildings are vibrant when inhabited: they come to life with the energy, diversity and creativity of people.

Lina Bo Bardi: Together pays tribute to Lina’s capacity to engage with every facet of culture and to see the potential in all manner of people. Artist Madelon Vriesendorp has conducted workshops at Solar do Unhão and combined objects made there with others of her own and artefacts by Brazilian craftspeople. Tapio Snellman’s film installation explores the life generated by SESC Pompéia within São Paulo and draws parallels with the city of Salvador. Combined, these two works do not merely recreate Lina’s methods or represent her work, but instead allow a more direct experience through a form of re-enactment.

Assemble designed and built a flexible enclosure, a set of display furniture and a technical system. The exhibition furniture designed by Assemble can adapt to a range of gallery situations and presents the diverse content within one space, without hierarchy. The furniture was cast using snowcrete with vermiculite aggregate, which was then hand-hammered to make a rough, gold flecked surface. The material palette and construction methodology learn directly from Lina Bo Bardi’s approach to making buildings, and the display of exhibition contents, without hierarchy, follows many of Lina’s own curatorial practices.

The exhibition is curated by Noemí Blager and presented by Arper. Major support to MCAD is provided by the Miami Design District and TWENTY TWO GROUP. Additional support is provided by Luminaire.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1VCjQQM

Young Artist Initiative at Lou La Vie 5/7/16

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Young Artist Initiative at Lou La Vie
Saturday, 05/07/2016 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
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(Entrance on NE 15th Street) 1444 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL, Florida 33132
RSVP / Register
Cost: $15

The Young Artist Initiative presents an exceptional partnership with Lou La Vie and the Miami Micro Theater. Join us on Saturday, May 7th for a new experience featuring live theater and an incredible lineup of musicians, live performances, installments, exhibitions, and more!

The cultural virus that has infected the city of Miami in the past decade has led to the rise of art-driven concepts and has drawn the attention of designers, architects, and overall creators from all corners of our globe, whose presence has helped in the development and enrichment of Miami’s cultural personality.

The Young Artist Initiative aims to celebrate and encourage this creative spirit by instilling “Renaissance” as the conceptual base of its next installation. All participating artists have been presented with the challenge of addressing the cultural rebirth occurring in the city of Miami and consider its effects and ramifications on the identity of our city. Their performances and installations will exist as reflections of their individual interpretations on the matter, expressed through each of their iconic aesthetics and methodologies.

We invite you to enjoy and ponder the reflection of Miami’s Collective of Young Artists on Saturday, May 7th at Lou La Vie featuring Miami’s Micro Theater!

RSVP/Tickets include,
– Admission to the Young Artist Initiative
– Complimentary admission to all 7 Miami Micro Theater performances

A garage is available for all guests on 1425 NE 2nd Ave 33132 Miami, FL and open until 4:00a.m.

Guests must be 21+. Tickets are non-refundable. $20 cover charge will apply at the door.

Orchestra Miami presents Brundibar 6/5/16

Orchestra Miami presents Brundibar
Sunday, 06/05/2016 – 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm
EScoop2Temple Israel
137 NE 19 Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $10 Kids (ages 3-17); $15 Adults

Orchestra Miami presents performances of a very special composition. Brundibár, an opera for children, premiered during World War II and became both a symbol of hope and resistance as well as a Nazi propaganda tool. It was performed 55 times in the Theresienstadt concentration camp, and used by the Nazis to show how well the prisoners were being treated. A classic story of good versus evil, this beautiful piece is a symbol of hope and the triumph of the human spirit. Performed by students from the Miami Art Studio at Zelda Glazer K-8, and Orchestra Miami, conducted by Elaine Rinaldi.
Three Performances: Sunday, May 15th, 4:00 PM at Pinecrest Gardens (11000 SW 57 Avenue, Pinecrest, 33156); Sunday, May 22nd, 4:00 PM at Temple Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus (20350 NE 26 Avenue, North Miami Beach, 33180) and Sunday June 5th, 4:00 PM at Temple Israel (137 NE 19 Street, Miami, 33132). Tickets are $10 for Kids ages 3-17 (under 3, free lap seating) and $15 for adults. Tickets and information can be found at www.OrchestraMiami.org or by calling (305) 274-2103.

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy & Guests: Remembering Keith and the Music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer 6/24/16

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy & Guests: Remembering Keith and the Music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Friday, 06/24/2016 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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174 E. Flagler St.,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Tickets start at $35

Don’t miss this stunning Emerson, Lake & Palmer tribute to the late Keith Emerson by bandmate, Carl Palmer, and featuring special musical guests Steve Hackett, lead guitarist of Genesis; Mark Stein, lead vocalist and keyboardist of Vanilla Fudge; and David Frangioni, Miami’s very own drummer and percussionist.

One of the 10 greatest drummers of all time (according to Rolling Stone magazine), Palmer is a founding member of ’70s progressive rock group, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and ‘80s supergroup, Asia. With over 50 million records sold, Palmer has created a one-night-only event in Miami, bringing music, art, and dance together in a multimedia explosion of sight and sound.

Featuring the timeless music of ELP and his band, ELP Legacy, with interpretative performances by award-winning dancers from the Center For Contemporary Dance, this unforgettable evening will pay tribute to Palmer’s late bandmate, Keith Emerson. Featuring special guests, including world-class keyboard players, the show will cover the entire scope of ELP’s catalog, including classics like “Karn Evil 9 (Welcome Back My Friends),” “Knife Edge,” “Fanfare For The Common Man,” and the iconic classical/rock opus, “Pictures At An Exhibition.”

CANCELED Guitars Over Guns Student Showcase 5/4/16

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

Guitars Over Guns Student Showcase
Wednesday, 05/04/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
FRONTBall & Chain
1513 SW 8th St,,
Miami, Florida 33135
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Cost: $15.00

Nearly 100 Miami-Dade County Public School Students to Perform at Guitars Over Guns’ Student Showcase!

Students from four middle-schools across Miami-Dade County will converge for the annual Guitars Over Guns Student Showcase on Wednesday May 4th. From student artwork on display, to dance and musical performances on Ball & Chain’s renowned Pineapple Stage, these young artists will surely impress guests with not only their talents, but also professionalism.

“These performance opportunities help develop our students’ artistic growth. By giving them a public stage for their voice to be heard, these performances help our youth establish self-confidence, leadership and the ability to connect with others in an extremely positive way.” – Dr. Chad Bernstein, President and Co-Founder

For more information, visit www.guitarsoverguns.org, follow @guitarsoverguns and join the conversation using #chooseyoursound.

South Florida : Networking Event Greenberg Traurig 4/20/16

South Florida : Networking Event Greenberg Traurig
Wednesday, 04/20/2016 – 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
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333 S.E. 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Free

Come join the National Parkinson Foundation South Florida chapter to celebrate Parkinson awareness month with a networking cocktail. This exciting event is being hosted by Greenberg Traurig on Wednesday, April 20th at 5:30 p.m. in Downtown Miami. Stop by and have a quick chat with our Parkinson ambassadors to learn how to get involved.

Greater Miami Festivals and Events Association 4th Annual Conference and Exhibition 6/22/16

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Greater Miami Festivals and Events Association 4th Annual Conference and Exhibition
Wednesday, 06/22/2016 – 06/22/2016 09:00 am – 02:30 pm
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711 NW 72nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33126
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This is an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to network and learn with keynote guest speaker Patrick Armstrong from the Kentucky Derby.

Florida Hemophilia Association Walk at Jungle Island 5/1/16

Florida Hemophilia Association Walk at Jungle Island
Sunday, 05/01/2016 – 08:30 am –
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Individuals affected by bleeding disorders, along with their friends, family, and the general public will take a walk on the wild side by participating in the fifth annual Florida Hemophilia Association Walk at Jungle Island on Sunday, May 1. Hundreds of thousands of Americans live with bleeding disorders. Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting. Money raised will help those effected live better, fuller lives. For registration and/or to make a donation, visit http://walk.hemophilia.org/Miami. 6:30 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. walk. Jungle Island is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail on Watson Island in Miami.

For further information, call 305-235-0717 or email walk@floridahemophilia.org.

PAMM Third Thursdays: Poplife Social featuring a live performance by Mr. Pauer 4/21/16

PAMM Third Thursdays: Poplife Social featuring a live performance by Mr. Pauer
Thursday, 04/21/2016 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
pamm-poplife-social-terracePerez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: $16

Enjoy the sounds of Mr Pauer. Purchase happy hour drink and food specials or make reservations at Verde restaurant, and partake in art-making for prizes. In the galleries, see a special preview of Doris Salcedo on the eve of the exhibition’s opening.
Powered by #BecksUrbanCanvas and Beck’s Beer.

Racing Extinction through ECOMB’s Cinema Green Project 4/21/16

Racing Extinction through ECOMB’s Cinema Green Project
Thursday, 04/21/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
unnamedmindwarehouse
111 NE 1st Street, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: 8.38

In Racing Extinction, a team of artists and activists exposes the hidden world of extinction with never-before-seen images that will change the way we see the planet. Two worlds drive extinction across the globe, potentially resulting in the loss of half of all species. The international wildlife trade creates bogus markets at the expense of creatures that have survived on this planet for millions of years. And the other surrounds us, hiding in plain sight — a world that the oil and gas companies don’t want the rest of us to see. Using covert tactics and state-of-the-art technology, the Racing Extinction team exposes these two worlds in an inspiring affirmation to preserve life as we know it. From the Academy Award® Winning Filmmakers of “The Cove”

The event is part of the Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches (ECOMB) Cinema Green Project, please check ecomb.org for other upcoming events.

Making Your Idea into a Prototype 4/27/16

Making Your Idea into a Prototype
Wednesday, 04/27/2016 – 05:30 pm – 08:30 pm
gcvcamindwarehouse
111 NE 1st Street, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $11.54

The light bulb above your head is glowing so bright that it’s threatening to blind everyone around you. But what should you do with your great product ideas? Learn how to take your idea and turn them into a prototype…and then perhaps into a marketable product! Our panel will provide a unique perspective on what it takes to get it done. Learn from two leaders in the prototyping industry about what you need to have developed before you turn to them. Hear from an entrepreneur who has walked all of the steps and took his idea and turned it into a prototype which lead him to successfully getting his startup funded.

Event Schedule:

Networking- 5:30pm-6:30pm

Panel- 6:30pm-7:30pm

Follow-up Networking- 7:30pm-8:30pm

Parks At Our Door: Planning Miami-Dade’s 21st Century Park System 4/12/16 – 4/28/16

Parks At Our Door: Planning Miami-Dade’s 21st Century Park System
Tuesday, 04/12/2016 – 04/28/2016 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
MCAD-ParksMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Representing the voices of thousands of participants in hundreds of meetings over three years of development, the Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space Masterplan addresses the interconnectedness of life, and the potential for parks to provide an infrastructure that builds individual, community, and ecological resiliency and well-being. The drawings illustrate a shared vision for an integrated system of great parks and public spaces, natural and cultural areas, all linked across the region through greenways, waterways, complete streets and sidewalks. Three fundamentals guide the plan:
• Placemaking – creating dynamic, resilient communities for all people
• Health and Fitness – enhancing individual, family, and community health and well-being
• Conservation and Stewardship – protecting open space, connecting children to nature, developing park stewards, and advancing conservation
Most importantly, the plan establishes a process of inquiry designed to support ongoing exploration to address the challenges and opportunities of the future, while preserving the significant ecological and cultural legacy of one America’s largest and most diverse park systems.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1qlnuB2

The Miami Film Premiere of How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change 4/4/16

The Miami Film Premiere of How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change
Monday, 04/04/2016 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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111 NE 1st Street, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $5.00

An evening with Oscar-nominated director Josh Fox (GasLand)

A Film Night by and supporting ReThink Energy Florida and Urban Paradise Guild- two groups working locally to advocate for clean energy solutions and working against new fossil fuel proposals- we are working for a statewide ban on fracking in the coming year.

In How to Let Go of the World and Love All The Things Climate Can’t Change, Oscar Nominated director Josh Fox (GASLAND) continues in his deeply personal style, investigating climate change – the greatest threat our world has ever known. Traveling to 12 countries on 6 continents, the film acknowledges that it may be too late to stop some of the worst consequences and asks, what is it that climate change can’t destroy? What is so deep within us that no calamity can take it away?

The Program:

7 PM- VIPs Only
Arrive for VIP Meet-and-greet with film director Josh Fox and a food and wine reception with a minimum $50 donation ($20 VIP tickets for students) and table beverage service during the film.

8 PM- General admission for the Film
General admission tickets $5

10 PM- Q and A Reception with Josh Fox and local Fracktivists

5K PARK Fest KICKOFF Party for a Cause 4/2/16

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5K PARK Fest KICKOFF Party for a Cause
Saturday, 04/02/2016 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Party-for-a-Cause-5K-PARK-FEST-LILT-2016LILT Lounge inside the EPIC Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: FREE

Join us at this FREE one-of-a-kind kickoff party to CELEBRATE YOU & all of the awesome causes that move us to PARK (Perform Acts of Random Kindness).

If you’re a non-profit organization, service-driven person, volunteer or have a cause you’re really passionate about … DON’T MISS THIS PARTY PLANNED JUST FOR YOU !!!

We are excited to launch the 3rd annual 5K PARK Fest, the one-of-a-kind event that gives back to YOUR FAVORITE CAUSE! How does it work…? Come to the Party this Saturday to find out!!

BE THE SPARK and PARK on Saturday, April 2nd @ 7pm at LILT Lounge, Miami’s own hidden gem & stunning waterfront venue at the EPIC Hotel.

Meet & Greet with hundreds of fellow PARKers, PARK Project Founders, Board Members, PARK Advisory Council and awesome PARK Action Team of volunteers, all eager to share the details on the 5K PARK Fest and how you can PARKticipate to raise tons of awareness and MONEY for your favorite cause!!

Enjoy EPIC cocktails, tasty bites, EPIC silent auction prizes and lots of valuable networking with kind-minded people! PARK ON TIME to enjoy an EXCLUSIVE motivational concert by Adrianna Foster and our very own PARK Co-Founder, Humberto Casanova, on the saxophone! (you REALLY don’t want to miss that!)

*PARKING PSA …… LILT Lounge at the EPIC Hotel offers Valet Parking only for $17 per car. We suggest using UBER to come to the Party so you can drink and be safe! Use this code for a FREE RIDE —> MARLYC47UE

BE THE sPARK …. PARK (Perform Acts of Random Kindness) and share with friends!! :)

More Masonic Mozart 4/17/16

More Masonic Mozart
Sunday, 04/17/2016 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Mozart-1024x768Miami Scottish Rite Temple
471 NW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33128
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Cost: $15-$50 Reeserved Seating; $5 Students

Don’t miss your opportunity to experience the perfect acoustics and see the interior of one of Miami’s most fascinating buildings as Orchestra Miami presents More Masonic Mozart on Sunday, April 17th, 2016 at 4:00 PM! This all-Mozart concert features music composed for Masonic ritual or based on Masonic symbols. This year’s concert features the rarely heard Mauerische Trauermusik (Mason’s Music for Mourning) in C Minor, K. 477, the beautiful and majestic Symphony N. 39 in E Flat Major, K. 543 and the dramatic Piano Concerto in D Minor, K. 466, featuring Miami’s own Paul Posnak, piano soloist. The 32 musicians of Orchestra Miami will be led by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi.
Miami’s Scottish Rite Temple is one of Miami’s most iconic landmarks. Built in 1927, this spectacular building possesses an acoustically perfect 900 seat auditorium and is filled with spectacular and unique architectural details. Prior to the concert at 3:00 PM, a lecture on the fascinating history and features of this unique building will be presented by Scottish Rite historian John Borsa, Jr.
Sunday, April 17th, 4:00 PM at Miami’s Scottish Rite Temple, 471 NW 3rd Street, Miami, 33128. Tickets are priced from $15-$50, reserved seating, with $5 tickets available for students. Tickets and information can be found at www.OrchestraMiami.org or by calling (305) 274-2103.

Steak Brasil Churracaria Is Celebrating Its 3rd Anniversary 3/26/16

Steak Brasil Churracaria Is Celebrating Its 3rd Anniversary
Saturday, 03/26/2016 – 03/26/2016 12:00 am –
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Steak Brasil Churrascaria – 190 Southeast 1st Avenue, Miami, 33131,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Free

Steak Brasil Churrascaria, the most authentic and enjoyable Brazilian restaurant in Downtown Miami, is announcing its anniversary celebration taking place on March 26th. For the past three years, the restaurant has brought entertainment and mouth-watering food to our plates, making us travel to Brazil without leaving the city of Miami. Many restaurants claim true authenticity in their food offerings, but Steak Brasil lets its customers do the talking. The restaurant prides itself in providing patrons an all-encompassing legitimate Brazilian experience by focusing on family, friendship and a love for tradition.

Jaciel Santos, owner of Steak Brasil, has worked in every possible aspect of the restaurant business for more than 12 years to finally craft together what he likes to call, “unique experience of proximity” to his native country. By emphasizing on little details, such as greeting customers with a welcoming and joyful “Bom Dia!” to hiring accomplished gauchos with over 20 years of experience preparing and serving according to Brazil’s richest traditions, Santos is showcasing to numerous customers the best parts of his culture.

“It was important for me to create a space where family and friends have the luxury to eat outside their home, yet still feel the comfort and ease of being at home,” said Santos. “I wanted more than a place where you go once a year to celebrate a big event, but instead a place that feels like the weekend visit to your favorite aunt’s house where you eat until your heart is content while talking and reconnecting.”

During the third anniversary celebration, the “passista” dancers will be presenting an impressive performance for all of our guests and the restaurant will be offering complementary Caipirihna tasting, the most popular and delicious cocktail in the country of Brazil, 2 for 1 drink specials and traditional sharing options like picanha, an assortment of sausages or cheeses that will awake your taste buds.

“The 3rd year anniversary of our restaurant serves as a testament of all of our staff’s hard work,” said Jaciel Santos “We plan to expand and open a second location very soon”

Celebrate with the Churrascaria the astonishing year it has been and transport to South America from your seat.

Music on Demand – The Next Iteration 3/23/16

Music on Demand – The Next Iteration
Wednesday, 03/23/2016 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
MIT-Facebook-MusicOnDemand-Draft3.1Venture Hive
1010 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: 35

Listening to a song now is likely to involve digital innovation, similarly to when one rents an apartment, uses a car, or books a taxi. The music that used to be bought and owned is increasingly an ephemeral choice, ordered for limited periods when and as wanted.

Delivery, consumption, and creation changes have been constants of the music industry for decades. The evolutions have been from live to analog formats, to digital platforms such compact discs and copies, to full downloads, and most recently internet streaming. Each shift has altered the relation-ship and income split between delivery intermediaries and the artists.

Ubiquitous internet access coupled with smart phone and tablet sophistication now offer access that previously required premium services or a PC. What will be the next iteration of content delivery and distribution? Will it involve music only or incorporate other mediums? Which new delivery platforms will be developed? What role might big data play in target marketing and sales? Will it be easier for new or independent artists to obtain a market for their creations? Will new intellectual property ten-sions arise?

Explore these and other facets of Music on Demand with our moderators and participants at this interactive educational event sponsored by the MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida. The registration and networking period starts at 6:30 PM. The discussion will begin at 7:30 PM.

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 4/9/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 04/09/2016 – 04/09/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
4.9.16-MCAD-Walking-Tour-ResizedMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (305) 448-7488

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 4/23/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 04/23/2016 – 04/23/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
4.23.16-MCAD-Walking-Tour-ResizedMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (305) 448-7488

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour 4/30/16

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour
Saturday, 04/30/2016 – 04/30/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
MCADsketchtourAPRIL16Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $20-$30

Come explore Miami’s historic downtown like an architect! See our city’s landmark buildings through an architect’s eyes, using a sketchbook and pen. Learn to draw by sketching some of downtown Miami’s historic landmarks, like the Dade County Courthouse, the Church of Gesù and the old US Post Office Building, home of MCAD! This 2-hour course is open to beginners and novices of all ages who love architecture and want to explore it through drawing.

Tours are limited to 12 participants and sell out quickly. Tickets are $20 for AIA & AIAS members, $25 for seniors and students, $30 for all others. Advance reservations online are required (up to 60 minutes before tour time). Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine, and begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please be at MCAD before 9:50 AM. All sales end at 9:30 AM. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

Purchase your sketchbook, pen & pencil set along with your tour ticket! For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (305) 448-7488

El Clásico Watch Party Hosted by beIN Sports in Miami 3/2/16

El Clásico Watch Party Hosted by beIN Sports in Miami
Saturday, 04/02/2016 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Bein-sports-logoMargaret Pace Park
1775 N. Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: FREE

beIN SPORTS will air exclusive coverage of the highly anticipated “El Clásico” matchup featuring LaLiga’s Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona on Saturday, April 2nd.

The network will host a FREE watch party beginning at 11 A.M. to celebrate the big game! Join the action and watch the coverage of the anticipated match LIVE at Margaret Pace Park, complete with a live DJ, the chance to win HUGE prizes and activities for all ages. Make sure to stop by the LaLiga Experience Tent where fans will have the opportunity to take pictures with the team’s kits and LaLiga trophy. You won’t want to miss this exciting FREE event highlighting soccer’s biggest match of the year.

MMW: The Chainsmokers 3/18/16

MMW: The Chainsmokers
Friday, 03/18/2016 – 11:00 pm – 06:00 am
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29 NE 11th St,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost:

The Chainsmokers

Tickets: bit.ly/11-MMW

Set your E11EVEN MIAMI MUSIC WEEK experience in motion at the 20,000-SF venue surrounded by state-of-the-art lighting and sound, the perfect backdrop for its Cirque-style performances, aerialists, choreographed go-go dancers and exotic acts.

Rewind Fast Forward Film and Video Festival 3/17/16, 3/18/16, 3/19/16

Rewind Fast Forward Film and Video Festival
Thursday, 03/17/2016 – 03/19/2016 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
dolor-little-girl-cropWolfson Auditorium
300 NE Second Avenue, Room 1261,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Dive deep into Miami’s strange, seductive cinematic history! From Analog Art to an Everglades Epic, from the Maysles Brothers to the Fleischer Brothers, it’s three days of moonstruck Made-In-Miami Movies at the Rewind/Fast Forward Film & Video Festival, onscreen again for the first time since 2005. Image from DOLOR Y PERDÓN courtesy Dinorah de Jesús Rodríguez.

Uncle Tom’s BBQ Cares 4U 4/7/16

Uncle Tom’s BBQ Cares 4U
Thursday, 04/07/2016 – 07:00 pm –
4fa99fb7-bf1a-4e13-bc37-3d2477703ebdUncle Tom’s BBQ Cares 4U
8345 SW 124th Street Miami, FL 33156,
Miami, Florida 33156
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What other place will give you a flavorful meal, a drink, and the heart-warming feeling that it is all going to a good cause? Miami’s very own Uncle Tom’s BBQ can give you just that. Enjoy some of their customer favorites such as Pulled Pork sliders, Brisket sliders, and Baby Back Ribs all paired with any choice of wine or beer. Best of all, this is an  All-You-Can-Eat kind of event. Every dollar spent on your meal is going directly to UTBBQ Cares 4U. UTBBQ Cares 4U is a non-profit organization created by the owners of Uncle Tom’s BBQ. This organization provides meals to homeless and low-income families. Bring your family and friends and share a meal with them knowing that every penny is going to feed those in need.

Aqua Beats at FIFTY Ultra Lounge 3/12/16, 3/13/16

Aqua Beats at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
Saturday, 03/12/2016 – 03/13/2016 12:00 pm – 05:00 am
Viceroy Miami hotel
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $25

FIFTY Ultra Lounge knows how to throw a good spring break party and this year’s festivities are better than ever. Spend the day enjoying panoramic views of Biscayne Bay while mingling with your favorite Miamians and grooving poolside to internationally renowned music artists such as Robbie Rivera, David Tort, Chris Valencia, Paul E., Malone, Ray Costa, Leyva, Tricia Dade and Kieto. At sunset, the Magic City’s most striking lookout point transforms into a sexy nightclub with additional entertainment featuring Sndmn, ODK, Nicole Fiallo, Felipe Kaval, Hectour, Kito & Takshak and D. Riesco. Doors open at noon on Saturday, March 12 and the party goes until 5 a.m. To inquire about VIP table and bottle service, call 786-201 2950 or email fiftyvip@viceroymiami.com. Follow #FIFTYMiami on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FIFTY Ultra Lounge is located on the 50th floor rooftop of the Viceroy Miami hotel at 485 Brickell Avenue.

The Nervous Records Pool Party to Celebrate 25th Anniversary 3/18/16

The Nervous Records Pool Party to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Friday, 03/18/2016 – 03/19/2016 01:00 pm – 05:00 am
Viceroy Miami hotel
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $25

The swanky FIFTY Ultra Lounge brings the hottest entertainment together under one roof for an electrifying pool party with special guest appearances in celebration of Nervous Records’ 25th anniversary. The pool party will feature a stacked roster of talent including Boris, Carl Craig, DJ Sneak, Josh Wink, Louie Vega, Oscar G, Roger Sanchez and Stacey Pullen among others. Doors open at 1 p.m. and party goes on until 5 a.m. To inquire about VIP table and bottle service, call 786-201 2950 or email fiftyvip@viceroymiami.com. Follow #FIFTYMiami on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FIFTY Ultra Lounge is located on the 50th floor rooftop of the Viceroy Miami hotel at 485 Brickell Avenue.

Electric Splash Presents SOSUMI Records MMW Rooftop Pool Party at FIFTY Ultra Lounge 3/19/16

Electric Splash Presents SOSUMI Records MMW Rooftop Pool Party at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
Saturday, 03/19/2016 – 03/20/2016 12:00 pm – 05:00 am
Viceroy Miami hotel
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $25

Spend the day poolside and then dance until the break of dawn at the incomparable FIFTY Ultra Lounge featuring popular performances and special guests Kryder & Tom Staar. Entertainment at Downtown Miami’s hottest nightclub includes Abel Ramos, Arno Cost, Bottai, Corey James, Crusy, Daddy’s Groove, Defiev, Eddie Thoneick, Fraanklyn, Genairo Nvilla, Mednas, Nari & Milani, Norman Doray, Promiseland, Regilio, Rob & Jack, Sebjak, Simon De Jano, Tom Tyger and many more! Doors open at noon on Saturday, March 19 and the party goes until 5 a.m. To inquire about VIP table and bottle service, call 786-201 2950 or email fiftyvip@viceroymiami.com. Follow #FIFTYMiami on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FIFTY Ultra Lounge is located on the 50th floor rooftop of the Viceroy Miami hotel at 485 Brickell Avenue.

Library Challenge Workshop 3/7/16

Library Challenge Workshop
Monday, 03/07/2016 – 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
knightlibrary01Miami-Dade Public Library
101 W Flagler St,
miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: FREE

How might libraries serve 21st century information needs?

Join us for a Knight News Challenge on Libraries workshop. We’ll get to meet and greet, hear from local experts including Rebecca Fishman Lipsey of 100 Great Ideas, and Gia Arbogast
Director of Miami-Dade Public Library System, and discover what makes a successful project.

The New Tropic will lead a group brainstorming and design workshop after to help flesh out some ideas.

Food and drink will be provided. RSVP Required

On Feb. 24, Knight Foundation’s second News Challenge on Libraries will open for applications. We will be offering applicants a chance to share winnings of $3 million for projects that answer the question: How might libraries serve 21st century information needs?

For centuries, libraries have been the keepers of public knowledge, spaces for human connection and educators for the next generations of learners. For this challenge, we hope to unearth new ways to advance libraries and their collaborators to meet the needs of their communities and carry these ideals into the future. T

The challenge will be open for applications from Feb. 24 to March 21. Anyone working in the U.S. on U.S. – based projects can apply, including public and private libraries, businesses, nonprofits and individuals. Projects have the chance to receive funding anywhere between $100,000 – $500,000 for a grant period of one to two years.

To learn more, please join us for virtual office hours scheduled for Feb. 25 and March 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET each day. You can access these meetings online using ID 451 981 706 or participate via phone by calling (888) 240-2560. You can also join our VP of Media Innovation, John Bracken, for a reddit IAmA on Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. ET.

For updates, please follow #newschallenge on Twitter or sign up here for Knight News Challenge updates. Should you have any questions, please view our challenge brief and FAQ page.

Galactic Nights … Launching Into The Future 4/23/16

Galactic Nights … Launching Into The Future
Saturday, 04/23/2016 – 07:00 pm – 11:30 pm
SponsorshipPackageLou La Vie Gallery
246 NE 15 Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $175

The Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services Inc. is hosting its annual fundraiser on April 23rd from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm with Galactic Nights … Launching Into The Future, a gala to celebrate the organization’s bright future. The event will take place at Lou La Vie Gallery at 246 NE 15 St., Miami, Fl 33132 (downtown Miami.
This year’s gala will focus on the organization expanding its services and raising funds to help kids in distress who don’t have a place to call home. Proceeds will benefit Miami Bridge, which is the only 24-hour emergency shelter for youth in crisis.
The Galactic Nights gala offers individual tickets at $175 and numerous levels of sponsorship opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 dollars. The gala will have music, dancing and entertainment and will provide a great networking opportunity.

SKAL International Miami & HFTP Event 3/8/16

SKAL International Miami & HFTP Event
Tuesday, 03/08/2016 – 03/08/2016 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
mainimageskallogoDouble Tree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay
1717 N. Bayshore Dr,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $60.00

SKAL International Miami, a professional organization of tourism leaders around the world, together with Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), a nonprofit hospitality association, invite you for an evening of industry networking on March 8th, 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay. Guests will enjoy a reception from 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. with a Chef’s Selection of hors d’voures followed by a seated dinner from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit http://skalclubmiami.com.

Art Walls Open House for Artists 3/3/16

Art Walls Open House for Artists
Thursday, 03/03/2016 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
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111 NE 1st Street, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Art Walls is an exhibition opportunity in Downtown Miami for artists to exhibit their works on a short term basis. Emerging or veteran artists can explore the local art market by renting wall space in our work and event space common areas.

Through Art Walls, we are committed to presenting a diverse, curated selection of fine art for sale in unique rotating exhibits which are highlighted through community events that support local businesses, non-profits, and the arts. Private art tours will also be conducted with art buyers and interior designers as well as corporate and hospitality design professionals. During events and private tours, our Staff will also be available to provide information about the works exhibited as well as the artists.

Art Walls also has common area exhibition opportunities that can be rented for larger or exclusive exhibitions for individual or group exhibits. If an artist or organization wishes to hold an opening reception, arrangements can be made to host an event at reduced facility rates.

Art Walls rates start from $100 an 8 week period.

More Or Less presents: Island Life- Nick Monaco (Live) + Special Guest (Live) 3/5/16

More Or Less presents: Island Life- Nick Monaco (Live) + Special Guest (Live)
Saturday, 03/05/2016 – 10:00 pm –
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3456 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $10

For the second installment of Nick Monaco’s Miami residency, we’ve put together quite a special night.

Our homie Will Buck will prime the dancefloor for a special LIVE DUET performance from Nick Monaco alongside a very special guest whom we shall announce soon!

Bust out your favorite funky Hawaiian button downs, ’cause we’re gettin down Island Style…

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour 3/26/16

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour
Saturday, 03/26/2016 – 03/26/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
MCADsketchtourMARCH16Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Tickets are $20 for AIA & AIAS members, $25 for seniors and students, $30 for all others.

Come explore Miami’s historic downtown like an architect! See our city’s landmark buildings through an architect’s eyes, using a sketchbook and pen. Learn to draw by sketching some of downtown Miami’s historic landmarks, like the Dade County Courthouse, the Church of Gesù and the old US Post Office Building, home of MCAD! This 2-hour course is open to beginners and novices of all ages who love architecture and want to explore it through drawing.

Joaquim Perez (University of Miami) and David Rifkind (FIU), local architects and educators, will introduce you to basic drawing techniques and lead you on the urban adventure brief sketching tour of downtown Miami. A good pair of walking shoes, maybe a hat and certainly a sketchbook and drawing implements will come in handy!

Tours are limited to 12 participants and sell out quickly. Advance reservations online are required (up to 60 minutes before tour time). Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine, and begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please be at MCAD before 9:50 AM. All sales end at 9:30 AM. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

Purchase your sketchbook, pen & pencil set along with your tour ticket!

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (305) 448-7488

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 3/12/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 03/12/2016 – 03/12/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
3.12.16-MCAD-Walking-TourMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (305) 448-7488

HistoryMiami Sinatra Grand Opening Party 3/3/16

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HistoryMiami Sinatra Grand Opening Party
sinatraThursday, March 3, 2016, 7:00PM – 11:00PM
HistoryMiami Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, Fl 33130
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You don’t have to fly to the moon to toast Sinatra! Come join HistoryMiami Museum for the grand opening of Sinatra: An America Icon, the official exhibit of the 2015 Frank Sinatra Centennial. In partnership with Ocean Drive, on March 3rd, guests will enjoy a first look at the show-stopping exhibit featuring never before seen photos, dance to the unforgettable music of “Ol’ Blues Eyes,” enjoy tasty treats from Tutto Pizza & Pasta and sip on his favorite libation, Jack Daniels!

Steak Brasil Churrascaria Is Spicing Up Its Monthly Feijoada Celebration 3/5/16

Steak Brasil Churrascaria Is Spicing Up Its Monthly Feijoada Celebration
Saturday, 03/05/2016 – 12:00 pm –
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190 Southeast 1st Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33131
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Come to Steak Brasil Churrascaria to enjoy a full Brazilian experience in the heart of Downtown Miami. From the authentic Brazilian cuisine to the “passistas” dancing around the restaurant, you will feel as if you are in Rio de Janeiro, the carnaval capital. Steak Brasil will be offering its regular Feijoada special for $26.99 and a 20% discount will be given if you arrive before 4 P.M. This national dish is being prepared by the exclusive chefs at Steak Brasil Churrascaria for their “Feijoada Celebration” offered the first Saturday of every month. You will also be able to enjoy the happy hour specials, offering Brazil’s most popular cocktail, Caipirihnas, and a variety of fine wines from Latin America and Europe from 5 P.M until close. The “passista” dancers will be presenting an impressive performance for all of our guests. Come celebrate with us and as we bring Rio De Janeiro to Miami with authentic music, dancers and food!

Steak Brasil Hosts Samba Nights Happy Hour 3/11/16

Steak Brasil Hosts Samba Nights Happy Hour
Friday, 03/11/2016 – 05:00 pm –
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190 SE 1st Ave,
MIami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $46

The music is rising, samba is playing, exquisite food will be near and you can be in the center of it all! We know carnival season is over but Steak Brasil wants to celebrate it throughout the whole year. The restaurant is launching its new Samba Nights Happy Hour to bring to Miami another piece of Brazil. The Samba Nights Happy Hour will be offering Caipirihna tasting, the most popular and delicious cocktail in the country of Brazil, traditional sharing options like picanaha or an assortment of sausages and entertainment starting at $46 for two (2) guests. The “passista” dancers will be presenting an impressive performance for all of our guests that will provide you the all-around Brazilian experience. Discover the celebration in Downtown Miami and let the Samba move your soul.

Olympia Turns 90 – An Evening with Dick Tracy 2/27/16

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Olympia Turns 90 – An Evening with Dick Tracy
Saturday, 02/27/2016 – 07:30 pm –
Tracy-InstagramOlympia Theater
174 E. Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $59 – Film + Party, $19 – Film Only

The Olympia Theater opened 90 years ago in February 1926 – and it’s time to celebrate in style with a silver screening in glorious 35mm of the 1990 film Dick Tracy starring Warren Beatty and Madonna. So join Tracy, Breathless Mahoney, Tess Trueheart, Big Boy, Mumbles and “the Kid” for a festive evening of costumes, cocktails and an after-film, onstage dance party with no prohibition.

Film + After-Party: Includes Orchestra Seating, complimentary cocktails all night, and after-film dance party on the Olympia stage.

PAMM Third Thursdays: Poplife Social featuring XAXO 2/16/16

PAMM Third Thursdays: Poplife Social featuring XAXO
Thursday, 02/18/2016 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Admission: $16 for adults, PAMM members free. Space is limited – pre-purchase highly recommended. Admission does not include food/drink. Members bring membership card for quick entry.

Enjoy a live performance by pop, electrofunk duo XAXO. Purchase happy hour drink and food specials or make reservations at Verde restaurant, and partake in art-making for prizes. Powered by #BecksUrbanCanvas and Beck’s Beer.

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 2/27/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 02/27/2016 – 02/27/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
2.27.16-MCAD-Walking-Tour-SMALLMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (305) 448-7488

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour 2/27/16

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour
Saturday, 02/27/2016 – 02/27/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
MCADsketchtourFEB16Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Tickets are $20 for AIA & AIAS members, $25 for seniors and students, $30 for all others

Come explore Miami’s historic downtown like an architect! See our city’s landmark buildings through an architect’s eyes, using a sketchbook and pen. Learn to draw by sketching some of downtown Miami’s historic landmarks, like the Dade County Courthouse, the Church of Gesù and the old US Post Office Building, home of MCAD! This 2-hour course is open to beginners and novices of all ages who love architecture and want to explore it through drawing. So bring a good pair of walking shoes, maybe a hat and certainly a sketchbook and drawing implements!

Tours are limited to 12 participants and sell out quickly. Advance reservations online are required (up to 60 minutes before tour time). Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine, and begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please be at MCAD before 9:50 AM. All sales end at 9:30 AM. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

Purchase your sketchbook, pen & pencil set along with your tour ticket!

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (305) 448-7488

Spark Miami: Freelance Tax Workshop 3/2/16

Spark Miami: Freelance Tax Workshop
Wednesday, 03/02/2016 – 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
FreelanceTaxWorkshopCityDesk
350 S Miami Ave. Ste-A,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: Free

“While waiting in line for a coffee at Starbucks I handed the person behind me in line a business card. Can I claim the coffee?”

You’ll have to come to our “Freelance Tax Workshop” Spark event to find out!

Join your local 1099er community on Wednesday, March 2 for our second annual tax-focused get-together.

Whether you’ve already handed over your paperwork to a trusted accountant, or you’ve just gotten used to using accounting software, this Spark is for you!

At this in-person event, freelancers will workshop answers to important tax-related questions, like:

How can I proactively manage my business’s cash flow?

What are the tax changes in effect for the 2016 tax year?

Can I really deduct expenses like coffee, gas, and my home office space?

There will also be time to network, and get tips and tricks you hadn’t considered before.

Remember to take photos of the event and post them to Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter using the hashtag #FreelanceSpark.

Connect With Your Fellow Spark-ers!

Miami Rocks 3/20/16

Miami Rocks
Sunday, 03/20/2016 – 06:00 pm –
rsz_misoAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33132
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The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) will host ‘Miami Rocks’ featuring GRAMMY®-nominated Afro-Caribbean musical group Tiempo Libre alongside Miami-based guitarist Brev Sullivan, world-renowned pianist Lola Astanova, and American soul and R&B legend Sam Moore who will be honored at the concert for his distinguished career. The concert will be on March 20, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Knight Center Hall and will be conducted by Maestro Eduardo Marturet who is celebrating his 10-year anniversary as music director and conductor of the Miami Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets for ‘Miami Rocks’ range from $25 to $75 and can be purchased at themiso.org.

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 2/13/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 02/13/2016 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free.

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (305) 448-7488

PAMM Ambassadors for African American Art Celebration 2/16/16

PAMM Ambassadors for African American Art Celebration
Tuesday, February 16, 7–10pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
Become an Ambassador for African American Art to receive an invitation: pamm.org/artfund.

On February 16, 2016, Pérez Art Museum Miami will welcome more than 500 Ambassadors for African American Art to the museum for a celebration at the Third Annual Reception for the PAMM Fund for African American Art presented by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

The evening will showcase a performance, Ground (In Progress), presented by PAMM exhibition artist Nari Ward. Ground (In Progress) is a floor-based sculpture made from 700 copper-topped bricks and adorned with painted geometric symbols drawn from the Underground Railroad directional code. Five local dancers will perform and improvise atop Ward’s sculpture and respond to its ideas of the untouchable and monumental nature of works of fine art using a range of dance styles.

In addition, guests will enjoy a musical performance by Girl Power’s Girls’ Choir of Miami, a local organization that strives to provide opportunities for girls in a year-round quality music education program, and a complimentary dinner reception with a musical performance by Ketchy Shuby on the East Portico.

Initiated with a $1 million grant, funded equally by Jorge M. Pérez and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the PAMM Fund for African American Art builds on PAMM’s longstanding commitment to exhibiting and collecting the work of African American artists. The support of PAMM’s Ambassadors for African American Art help grow the collection with works by significant artists such as Al Loving, Faith Ringgold, Rashid Johnson, Kehinde Wiley, Purvis Young and more.

Art Wynwood Tony Goldman Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award Dinner 2/12/16

Art Wynwood Tony Goldman Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award Dinner
Sunday, 02/12/2016 – 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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255 Biscayne Blvd Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Art Wynwood, the winter season’s premier art fair, will hold a private dinner and cocktail reception to honor iconic photographer Martha Cooper with the fair’s second annual Tony Goldman Award. Presented in partnership with Wynwood Walls, the award acknowledges individuals in art whose careers have changed the industry. Cooper has made an indelible mark on the urban art scene, elevating the perception of graffiti and street art from an underground subculture to a new art movement celebrated around the world.

This event is open to ticket holders only. Tickets may be purchased here: http://www.artwynwood.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=22

From Ruins to Love 2/5/16

From Ruins to Love
Friday, 02/05/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
From-Ruins-to-LoveThe Artisan Lounge
500 NE 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
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We invite you to join us for a evening of artistic expression and enjoyment!
Takeover Management Group is pleased to present “From Ruins to LOVE,” an exhibition that will showcase paintings and photographs of local Miami artists.
The collection is inspired by life’s ruins encountering LOVE at The Artisan Lounge. Don’t miss a night of live music entertainment, giveaways and nibbles.
Gallery is open for the Downtown Miami First Fridays Gallery Night • February 5th 2016 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm • The Artisian Lounge 500 NE 1 Ave. Miami, Fl. 33132 @theartisanlounge
Cover FREE
Artists:
ILISH | Doxamillion | Phalene
SUKY | Caro | Pablo Cordovi

Miami City Ballet’s Program Three 2/12/16 – 2/14/16

Miami City Ballet’s Program Three
Friday, 02/12/2016 – 02/14/2016 08:00 pm –
MCB-Year-Of-The-Rabbit_artAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Miami City Ballet continues its landmark 30th Anniversary Season with Program Three, which opens on February 12 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami.

Miami City Ballet continues its landmark 30th Anniversary Season with Program Three, which opens on February 12 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami.

Program Three further broadens the horizons of MCB’s dancers with two additional company premieres including Justin Peck’s breakout ballet Year of the Rabbit, choreographed to music from Sufjan Stevens’ 2002 electronica‐influenced album Enjoy Your Rabbit.

The second premiere is one of Paul Taylor’s masterpieces, Sunset, performed to the haunting music of Edward Elgar and illustrating the complexities of love, camaraderie and separation experienced by six soldiers and the young women they leave behind.

Closing this spirited program is Bourrée Fantasque, acclaimed as one of George Balanchine’s most charming works. This big, vibrant, joyful ballet is set to the sparkling music of Emmanuel Chabrier – C’est Magnifique!

Tour The Tower 2/20/16

Tour The Tower
Saturday, 02/20/2016 – 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
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600 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free with RSVP

Find out about the history of the iconic building, its interesting architecture and dynamic exhibitions. Take a walk through the Tower’s expansive ballroom, Exile Experience exhibitions, and Museum galleries. A unique experience of one of Miami’s most historic structures.

Tours begin at 2 p.m. and are limited to 25 people for each tour.

For more information, please call the museum at 305.237.7725

GOGO MOAD!: Explore Relief Printing 2/20/16

GOGO MOAD!: Explore Relief Printing
Saturday, 02/20/2016 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
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600 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free and open to kids of all ages!

Relief printing is the process of cutting or etching a surface in a way that all that remains of the original surface is the design to be printed. Examples of relief-printing processes include woodcut, linocut, metal cut and even potato cut! The MDC Collection includes great examples of relief printing by artists such as Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky and Erich Heckler. Stop by for an afternoon of exploration of this early art form with contemporary, kid-friendly materials!

For more information, please visit MDCMOAD.ORG/LEARN or call the museum at 305.237.7725.

The Radical Hive: Social Housing Experiments in South America 1/28/16

The Radical Hive: Social Housing Experiments in South America
Thursday, 01/28/2016 – 04/29/2016 08:00 am – 10:00 pm
Radical-HIVE_e-flyerMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

The Radical HIVE is a research | exhibition | symposium project on paradigmatic urban housing projects built in Latin America from the mid-twentieth century to the present –and the corresponding European and Asian lineages from which they emerged through the post-war legacy of CIAM and Team X.

Research: Highlights the multiple facets of design and construction which together produced fertile ground for experimentation, each in resonance with the work of Le Corbusier in the Unite d’Habitation.

Exhibition: Located at the Miami Center for Architecture + Design includes models and materials documenting 35 international social housing projects of the period. These materials will form the backdrop and context for a symposium.

Symposium: Will be held on Saturday, February 20th, 2016 at the FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios (420 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach). The discussion will focus on the challenges and opportunities historically and presently inherent in the design and construction of affordable, accessible, resilient urban housing across the Americas.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (305) 448-7488

IlluminArts presents Metropolitan Opera tenor, David Portillo at the Freedom Tower 2/7/16

IlluminArts presents Metropolitan Opera tenor, David Portillo at the Freedom Tower
Sunday, 02/07/2016 – 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Illuminarts_-InstagramMDC MUSEUM OF ART + DESIGN
600 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida 33132
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Cost: $20 General Admission | $10 MOA+D Members

IlluminArts presents Metropolitan Opera tenor, David Portillo at the Freedom Tower
February 7, 2016 at 3 p.m.
*MDC MOA+D Members receive an exclusive $10 rate for tickets!

IlluminArts, Miami’s Art Song and Vocal Chamber Music Series invites you to attend the February 7, 2016 performance of Metropolitan Opera tenor, David Portillo at the MDC Museum of Art + Design at The Freedom Tower in downtown Miami. Accompanied by celebrated pianist and conductor, Gregory Ritchey, Mr. Portillo will present a program of Spanish Song to highlight the exhibition of artists Steven and William Ladd at the MDC Museum of Art + Design. With music by Alberto Ginastera, Juan Vert, Fernando Obradors, Carlos Gardel, Maria Grever, and Agustin Lara.

Praised by Opera News for “high notes with ease, singing with a luxuriant warm glow that seduced the ear,” American tenor David Portillo has established himself as one of the leading artists of his generation. In addition to his Metropolitan Opera debut in December 2015, David has also sung leading roles with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, Festival Aix-en-Provence and the Vienna State Opera, among many others.
A versatile musician on the podium and at the keyboard, Conductor and Pianist, Gregory Ritchey has held positions with prestigious companies both in the US and Internationally including the Wexford Opera Festival, Palm Beach Opera, the Amalfi Coast Music Festival and the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Mr. Ritchey is a graduate of the prestigious Julliard School of Music.

Artists Steven and William Ladd comment in their artist statement, “Our art has evolved from meticulously hand-crafted fashion accessories to abstract portraits of shared memories, places, people and experiences. In them, we transform everyday materials, such as belting textiles, used fabric, beads, metal trinkets or paper, into works of art.” They are also inspired by everyday people and have made it part of their mission to collaborate with many different communities to create art.

In Conversation: Steven and William Ladd 2/27/16

In Conversation: Steven and William Ladd
Saturday, 02/27/2016 – 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
laddsMDC MUSEUM OF ART + DESIGN
600 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida 33132
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Cost: FREE WITH RSVP

In Conversation: Steven and William Ladd
February 27, 2016 at 1 p.m.

MDC Museum of Art + Design (MOA+D) presents In Conversation: Steven and William Ladd, a panel discussion with the artists about their current exhibition, Mary Queen of the Universe, and their exciting community outreach project, SCROLLATHON.
Discussion will be held on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 at 1 p.m.
FREE and open to the public. RSVP required.

Top Burger in Downtown Miami 1/28/16

Top Burger in Downtown Miami
Thursday, 01/28/2016 – 12/31/2016 11:00 am – 05:00 pm
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109 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Come to our Downtown location to try out our amazing burgers. We pride ourselves in using fresh, preservative free, 0% trans-fat meat that’s never frozen. Conveniently located near MDC Wolfson Campus, Biscayne Blvd. and the First Street Metromover Station, we are at 109 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33132. Not in the mood for a burger? No problem! Come in and take a look at our menu featuring salads, fries, shakes and dogs ready to give you the energy you need to get through your day. Don’t miss a chance to visit us and get a feel for our warm and simple atmosphere along with great food. We are open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Top Burger – Good Food, Fast! Visit us at www.topburger.com for more info or call us at 305-379-3100.

NeoSoul Saturdays at LILT Lounge 1/30/16

NeoSoul Saturdays at LILT Lounge
Saturday, 01/30/2016 – 10:00 pm –
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270 Biscayne Boulevard Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Join us a LILT Lounge for NEO SOUL Saturdays. Featuring a beautifully arranged set of Neo-Soul and R&B by EPIC Hotel resident dj Kristian Caro, Trumpet by Jean Caze, Drums by Harvel Nakundi and Piano by Tal Cohen. Experience delicious cocktails by Dean Feddaoui and great small bites by Executive Chef Wolfgang Birk.

Steak Brasil Feijoada Carnaval 2/6/16

Steak Brasil Feijoada Carnaval
Saturday, 02/06/2016 – 01:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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190 Southeast 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Carnival is here and ready to stay! Come to Steak Brasil Churrascaria to enjoy a full Brazilian Carnaval experience. From the authentic Brazilian cuisine to the “passistas” dancing around the restaurant and the streets, you’ll feel as if you are in Rio de Janeiro, the carnaval capital. Steak Brasil will be offering its regular Feijoada special for $26.99 and a 20% discount will be given if you arrive before 4 P.M. This national dish is being prepared by the exclusive chefs at Steak Brasil Churrascaria in Downtown Miami for their monthly “Feijoada Celebration”. That’s not all, you will also be able to enjoy happy hour specials and platters from 5 P.M until close. Come celebrate with us and as we bring Rio De Janeiro to you with authentic music, dancers and food!

Veuve O’Clock Happy Hour at Area 31 1/28/16

Veuve O’Clock Happy Hour at Area 31
Thursday, 01/28/2016 – 05:00 pm – 12:00 am
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270 Biscayne Boulevard Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Area 31 knows how to get your weekends started early.
“Veuve O’clock,” is the new Thursday night happy hour at the prime spot on the 16th floor.

Guests can enjoy Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label bottles specially priced by the hour beginning at 5 p.m. for $50, 6 p.m. for $60… until midnight.

The launch party will feature:
– Sampling of Veuve Clicquot Rich from 5 to 7PM
– Veuve Rich bottle specials, the latest edition from the house of Veuve Clicquot.
– Happy hour menu from 5 to 8 p.m with $7 bites and drinks from executive Chef Wolfgang Birk and mixologist Dean Feddaoui
– Spins by resident DJ Kristian Caro
– Veuve bottle girls, signature Veuve bars and glassware
– Cabana rentals available via http://www.opentable.com/cabanas-at-epic-hotel

FitCity 3 2/19/16

FitCity 3
Friday, 02/19/2016 – 08:30 am – 02:00 pm
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100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: General Public $30, AIA, APA, USGBC, ULI, Consortium Members $20, Government & Non Profits $10, Students $5

Join us at FitCity Miami 3 to learn about the relationship between design & health! The day will start with a healthy breakfast and registration, followed by the conference which will explore the role of transportation and how it plays in keeping our community healthy, active and happy. Lunch will also be provided.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (305) 448-7488

Steak Brasil New Happy Hour Festa 2/5/16

Steak Brasil NEW Happy Hour Festa
Friday, 02/05/2016 – 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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190 190 Southeast 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Carnaval season is alive, the music is rising and everyone is celebrating it at Steak Brasil Churrascaria. Whether you are looking for a place to try authentic Brasilian cuisine or a space to dance like in the streets of Brasil, Steak Brasil won’t disappoint you. The restaurant will be launching a new Happy Hour Festa to kick-off the celebrations of the carnival season. The Pre- Carnaval Happy Hour will be offering complimentary Caipirihna tasting, the most popular and delicious cocktail in the country of Brasil, 2 for 1 drink specials and traditional sharing options like picahana, an assortment of sausages or cheeses that will provide you the all-around Brasilian experience. All of these mouthwatering options will be available from Tuesday to Friday starting at 5 P.M with prices ranging up to $15.99. Transport to Brasil without leaving Miami…come and enjoy the Carnaval festa offered all year around!

Area 31’s “Veuve O’Clock” Happy Hour 1/21/16

Area 31’s “Veuve O’Clock” Happy Hour
Thursday, 01/21/2016 – 05:00 pm – 12:00 am
Screen-shot-2016-01-08-at-3.44.35-PMArea 31
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Area 31 knows how to get your weekends started early.
“Veuve O’clock,” is the new Thursday night happy hour at the prime spot on the 16th floor.

Guests can enjoy Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label bottles specially priced by the hour beginning at 5 p.m. for $50, 6 p.m. for $60… until midnight.

The launch party will feature:
– Sampling of Veuve Clicquot Rich from 5 to 7PM
– Veuve Rich bottle specials, the latest edition from the house of Veuve Clicquot.
– Happy hour menu from 5 to 8 p.m with $7 bites and drinks from executive Chef Wolfgang Birk and mixologist Dean Feddaoui
– Spins by resident DJ Kristian Caro
– Veuve bottle girls, signature Veuve bars and glassware
– Cabana rentals available via http://www.opentable.com/cabanas-at-epic-hotel

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/area-31-veuve-oclock-party-tickets-20592232923

LILT Friday Nights Winter Launch Party 1/29/16

LILT Friday Nights Winter Launch Party
Friday, 01/29/2016 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
LILTLILT Lounge at EPIC Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: No Cover

Join us for a Winter Party and the launch of “LILT Fridays” hosted by Luigi Lone & Friends at the beautiful waterfront LILT Lounge located inside lobby level at the EPIC – A Kimpton Hotel in Downtown Miami.

Friday, January 29, 2016
9:00 pm to 2:00 am

Music by DJ TINELLO playing 80’s, 90’s and today’s hits.

For table reservations, call or text (786) 277-3703.

About Downtown Miami Bar – Lilt Lounge Modern and sleek with bold curves and strokes of creative whimsy, LILT an inviting choice in downtown Miami bars welcomes guests looking for a sophisticated alternative to the downtown Miami bars scene and a social setting for pre-dinner gatherings and post-dinner entertainment.

LILT’s cocktail program focuses on preserving classics while creating some innovative cocktails of our own by using high-quality, locally sourced seasonal ingredients. A carefully curated champagne, wine and port menu is paired with social plates. All in all, LILT is a fresh take on the see-and-be-seen mecca of Miami lounges. – See more at: http://www.epichotel.com/downtown-miami-restaurants/lilt-lounge/

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour 1/30/16

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour
Saturday, 01/30/2016 – 01/30/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
MCADsketchtourJAN16AIA Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: ickets are $20 for AIA & AIAS members, $25 for seniors and students, $30 for all others

Come explore Miami’s historic downtown like an architect! See our city’s landmark buildings through an architect’s eyes, using a sketchbook and pen. Learn to draw by sketching some of downtown Miami’s historic landmarks, like the Dade County Courthouse, the Church of Gesù and the old US Post Office Building, home of MCAD! This 2-hour course is open to beginners and novices of all ages who love architecture and want to explore it through drawing.

Tours are limited to 12 participants and sell out quickly. Advance reservations online are required (up to 60 minutes before tour time). Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine, and begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please be at MCAD before 9:50 AM. All sales end at 9:30 AM. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

Purchase your sketchbook, pen & pencil set along with your tour ticket!

Bardot Presents Dauwd and Uchi 1/16/16

Bardot Presents Dauwd and Uchi
Saturday, 01/16/2016 – 01/17/2016 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
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3546 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $8-$15

This Saturday, January 16th, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready for another magical night on the carpet at Bardot. Featuring a 5-hour extended set by Dauwd (Ghostly International / Kompakt) and Uchi (Cyborgs).

Tickets available via: https://www.showclix.com/event/dauwd-116

Sunset Yoga with Thrive305 1/16/16

Sunset Yoga with Thrive305
Saturday, 01/16/2016 – 05:15 pm – 06:30 pm
sunset-yogaSlam Academy
604 NW 12th Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: $20 presale online; $20 at the door – Tickets: www.thrive305sunsetyoga.eventbrite.com

Join the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Miami Thrive305 team for Sunset Yoga with certified Ashtanga instructor Ilana Vaca. Overlooking the Miami Skyline, let your body and soul thrive as we raise money for Miami Jewish Health Systems.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MAT

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Pedestrians 1985 and 2015 2/5/16

Pedestrians 1985 and 2015
Friday, 02/05/2016 – 02/05/2016 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
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101 W Flagler St,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: Free

Open reception & Artist talk for Pedestrians 1985 & 2015 street photography exhibition. We will take you on a time travel journey, you will witness Flagler street in 1985 and in 2015 and notice some cultural differences.

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 1/30/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 01/30/2016 – 01/30/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

NeoSoul Saturdays at LILT Lounge 1/16/16

NeoSoul Saturdays at LILT Lounge
Saturday, 01/16/2016 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
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270 Biscayne Boulevard Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Join LILT Lounge for NEO SOUL Saturdays, featuring a beautifully arranged set of Neo-Soul and R&B by EPIC Hotel resident dj Kristian Caro, Trumpet by Jean Caze, Drums by Harvel Nakundi and Piano by Vaughn Henry. Experience delicious cocktails by Dean Feddaoui and great small bites by Executive Chef Wolfgang Birk.

Kristin Sheffer Book Launch! 1/24/16

Kristin Sheffer Book Launch!
Sunday, 01/24/2016 – 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Intercontinental
100 Chopin plaza,
MIAMI, Florida 33131
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Who: Kristin Sheffer: Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, and Author based in South Florida
What: Book launch and book signing event
When: Sunday, January 24th, at 3:00-5:00pm
Where: The Intercontinental Hotel located at 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
About: Kristin Sheffer is the founder of Simply Free LLC, a company based out of south Florida offering personal development resources to active millennials natiowide. She is releasing her first book entitled Selfless Development: How to Find Your Purpose. It is a simple ‘How To’ style book designed to be a guide for those looking to create a life and self that they love, but don’t be fooled. It is not another “self-help” book will entice you with daily mantras posted on your mirror. Selfless Development introduces an innovative approach to finding happiness, by enlisting concepts such as gratitude, altruistic living, and giving back as the fundamentals needed to achieve success. This event will double as a mini motivational speech, book signing event with light refreshments and inspiring atmosphere.
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NCAA Football National Championship Watch Party 1/11/16

NCAA Football National Championship Watch Party
Monday, 01/11/2016 – 07:30 pm –
E11EVEN ROOFTOP
29 NE 11th St,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: No Cover

NCAA Football National Championship Watch Party

Watch No. 1 Clemson play No. 2 Alabama for the NCAA Football National Championship on E11EVEN ROOFTOP’s 16-foot LED Screen with Surround Sound and Sofa Seating.

NO COVER | Doors open at 7:30pm / Game Starts at 8:30pm

$100 VIP Special for party of up to 6 people (Parties of 7 or more contact 305.305.6111)
Package Info: bit.ly/1O7znC4

Package includes two buckets of beer (domestic or imported) and three food items, choice of Pizza, Wings, Tenders or Sliders, Plus complimentary entry into E11EVEN Nightclub following the game.

Full Bar & Kitchen Menu Will Be Available To All Guest.

The Miami Flea 1/10/16

The Miami Flea
Sunday, 01/10/2016 – 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm
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1440 N Miami Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: Fre

Our fourth Miami Flea will have new and exciting material to inspire hands-on activities via creative classes, arts and crafts, live demos and more! This unique flea will revolve around a social atmosphere where groups of artisans can network and collaborate with local coffee and beverage shops, restaurants, food trucks etc.

Bookleggers Library will be on-site providing the Flea with their impeccable literary knowledge as they sell their bound goodness at our chill “nest”. Get creative with a special live Art tent with demonstrations, performances, and tons of masterpieces for the art lover in you. We will be curating our very own “Grub Garden” featuring the city’s best eateries and local delicacies. Make sure to stop by the kid’s corner for some creative crafts, face painting, and dream catcher making. Park your bike at the bike valet by Brickell Bikes and laze the day away at the American Hammock chill nest. Of course, our friends will be serving up the refreshing organic sips as usual.

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 1/23/16

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 01/23/2016 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

MCAD 2016 Walking Tour 1/16/16

MCAD 2016 Walking Tour
Saturday, 01/16/2016 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
FAILED%20(Temporary%20file%20could%20not%20be%20copied.)AIA Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours begin with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required.

Book Talk by Gabe Klein for Start-Up City: Inspiring Private and Public Entrepreneurship, Getting Projects Done and Having Fun 1/13/16

Book Talk by Gabe Klein for Start-Up City: Inspiring Private and Public Entrepreneurship, Getting Projects Done and Having Fun
Wednesday, January 13, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
The Idea Center at Miami Dade College
315 NE Second Ave.
Building 8, Fifth Floor
Miami, FL 33132
Free Entry
Pre Registration Required

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and The Miami Foundation cordially invite you to:
A talk by Gabe Klein author of “Start-Up City: Inspiring Private and Public Entrepreneurship, Getting Projects Done & Having Fun” at The Idea Center at Miami Dade College.

More than ever, cities are charged with carrying out national-level policies and are expected to be at the forefront of our response to climate change, housing inequality, job creation and public health. At the same time, most city government agencies are perennially understaffed and impeded by cumbersome, often backward regulations that leave them at odds with the private sector. Seemingly insurmountable frustrations are everywhere. So the big question is: Can meaningful changes be made in spite of these realities? Gabe Klein argues in his book, “Start-Up City,” that the answer is yes.

Klein formerly led the Chicago Department of Transportation under Mayor Rahm Emanuel and was director of the District Department of Transportation under Mayor Adrian Fenty in Washington, D.C. He launched Capital Bikeshare in Washington, the first large-scale bike-share system in the U.S. In Chicago he later launched Divvy, which is now the largest bike-share system in the U.S.

Before entering government, Klein honed his creativity and leadership skills working for startups, including Zipcar, where he served as vice president for four years. He also wrote a business model for the first point-to-point car-sharing concept. Klein sits on the boards of the National Association of City Transportation Officials and Streetsblog.

Mad Science Miami Brain Games 1/21/16

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Mad Science Miami Brain Games
Thursday, 01/21/2016 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
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111 NE 1st Street, 7th Floor,
MIami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $10

Who is in control – your mind or your brain? Come with us as we explore our inner world and examine its real life effects; from learning to love, numerology to neurology, art to science – explore these through a collaborative presentation based on NEUROSCIENCE: the science behind why we do what we do and feel what we feel.

We’ll ponder the imponderable and examine ourselves by learning about the mysteries of the brain. You’ll be able to work out your mind with some “AHA!” driven activities. Our Mad Scientist, David L. Kay, has lived and worked at the intersection of applied learning, behavior analysis, and computer and video technology for over three and a half decades. His fascination with the brain stems from experiences with igniting it, for fun and work!

What do you get?
Interactive (hands-on) demonstration
2 tickets for a “toxic” punch
Brain Games!

New Year’s Eve: DJ CHINO 12/31/15

New Year’s Eve: DJ CHINO
Thursday, 12/31/2015 – 07:00 pm – 06:00 am
11ROOFTOP_NYE_CHINO_1280E11EVEN ROOFTOP
29 NE 11th St,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at downtown Miami’s favorite open-air Rooftop with DJ CHINO plus special guest DJs and performances.

Enjoy open from bar 9pm – 11pm with passed hors d’oeuvres, and watch the live feed countdown with Drake!

No cover for guests with Touché Restaurant dinner reservations.
Tickets on sale now.

The 4,700-SF open-air lounge is an all-inclusive nightlife experience in the heart of downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment district.

Weekly live entertainment, a tempting kitchen menu and specialty cocktails are served in the open-air space. A state-of-the-art retractable roof, communal tables, and comfortable sofa seating bring a warm and welcoming, yet sophisticated setting, which also features fire pits and a sprawling hardwood plank deck.

Pairings at Ted’s: Rudi Goblen’s PET 2/26/16, 2/27/16

Pairings at Ted’s: Rudi Goblen’s PET
Friday, 02/26/2016 – 02/27/2016 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
February-Event-photoYoungArts Campus
2100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Prix Fixe Dinner & A Show $95 per person / General Admission $35 per person with a $25 minimum on food & beverage purchases.

Pairings at Ted’s is an all-new series pairing world-class performances with a themed culinary experience by STARR Catering Group. A contemporary take on the traditional dinner and a show format, supper club-inspired evenings are set atop the YoungArts Tower that runs through June 2016. An interactive physical one-man theater piece set in a support group meeting for ex-lovers and serial monogamists, PET is written and choreographed by the acclaimed Rudi Goblen – this year’s The Miami Herald Critic’s Pick. Come celebrate heartbreak the week after Valentine’s Day…because February is the month for lovers (and ex-lovers) afterall.

Miami City Ballet’s The Nutcracker 12/17/15 – 12/24/5

Miami City Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Thursday, 12/17/2015 – 07:30 pm –
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1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Treat yourself and loved ones to a little holiday cheer with tickets to George Balanchine’s The NutcrackerTM as performed by one of the hottest dance companies in the country, Miami City Ballet. Join Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes, a sugar plum fairy and an epic battle between heroic toy soldiers and mischievous mice! This lavish performance – one of the ONLY productions of George Balanchine’s Nutcracker in the nation – features magnificent scenery, elaborate costumes and the magical music of Tchaikovsky. This is the perfect holiday treat for the entire family.

The Moth StorySLAM: Gifted 12/15/15

The Moth StorySLAM: Gifted
Tuesday, 12/15/2015 – 12/15/2015 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
The Olympia Theatre in The Lobby Lounge
174 E. Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $8

GIFTED: Prepare a five-minute story about a treasure received, given, bequeathed, found, uncovered or even tripped upon. Tell us about inherited or divinely inspired gifts like good teeth, great aim, mathematical prowess, rhythm or a green thumb. Or gifts of a material nature, like a pony, an iPod or a plane ticket. Snow days, lost kittens your mom lets you keep, a fifty dollar bill in a pair of old pants.

Segafredo Bayside Grand Opening Celebration 12/16/15

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Segafredo Bayside Grand Opening Celebration
Wednesday December 16th, 2015, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
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401 Biscayne Blvd., #K5862
Miami FL 33132
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From the partners of Segafredo L’Originale on Lincoln Road, the new Segafredo Bayside is now open at Bayside Marketplace’s waterfront plaza. The newly built, state-of-the-art kiosk with a full self-contained kitchen and an expansive full bar will host a grand opening party with complimentary Prosecco and a live show with Spam All Stars.

Located on the amphitheater waterfront plaza, the 580 square-foot kiosk and 2,500 square-foot outdoor space boasts two large letters “S” in the logo’s style, signature red and black table tops as well as Segafredo’s branded color red throughout. Luca Voltarel, co-owner and partner of both franchises, along with Graziano Sbroggio of Graspa Group, and Mark Soyka envision an extension (with a “mainland” twist) of the successful music-driven lounge café in Miami Beach.

Seating 90 guests, Segafredo Bayside offers an extensive cocktail menu and casual bites. Craft cocktails include Lincoln Road’s favorites such as the Aperol Spritz and the Pim’s Cup adding a local focus with an abundance of drinks made with fresh fruits, herbs and spices, and local Wynwood Brewery beers on tap.

The menu will reminisce of the Miami Beach location’s Italian light fares with tapas, salads, paninis, pizzas and wraps. Most dishes will incorporate a typically Italian ingredient such as prosciutto, speck, fresh burrata cheese and more. Fresh produce will carry through as well.

“Our Segafredo concept was ready to cross the bridge and Bayside is a waterfront location we thought was a great match to our vision,” states Voltarel. “Downtown Miami is destined to incredible growth and we want to be part of it as it becomes a destination not only to national and international visitors, but locals on special occasions such as concert or Heat game at the AAA, and young professionals and urban residents within just a few blocks from us.”

The decision to choose Bayside as Segafredo’s second location by the Graspa Group was based on Bayside Marketplace’s plans to expand and upgrade the mall site including common areas and waterfront plaza, the two-level parking garage as well as new retail space and the erection of the Skyrise observation tower.

Graspa Group will open a third location, yet to be solidified, for the Segafredo franchise within the Downtown, Midtown, Design District area by 2016.

Creativas Group Branding & Public Relations Hosts 14th Holiday Toy Drive 12/16/15

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ViceroyCreativas Group Branding & Public Relations Hosts 14th Holiday Toy Drive
Wednesday, December 16th from 7:00 to 10:00pm
Viceroy Miami |Club 50
485 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Admission: A new, unwrapped toy or $20 donation
RSVP to gpineres@creativasgroup.com

Creativas Group Public Relations is ready to share Holiday cheer as they present their annual Toy Drive. Benefiting non for profit Neat Stuff for Kids and Miami Children’s Health Foundation, this year’s holiday toy drive is looking to be a great event, filled with cocktails, music, cigars, and networking for a great cause. Helping to spread the “seasonal spirit,” will be: TV personality Adriana Catano, NBC the Voice’s Karina Iglesias, NBC the Voice’s Monique Abbadie, recording artists Liza & Robbie, VH1’s Jane Castro & TV personality Mayi Martinez.

The Creativas Group Public Relations annual Holiday party is a chance to warmly toast to collaborations and accomplishments and well as looking forward to new possibilities. For this reason, this event has always been comprised of charities, promotional partners, VIPS, celebrities, and supporters. Guests are requested to bring an unwrapped toy to benefit Neat Stuff for Kids and/or Miami Children’s Health Foundation, or they may donate $20.00USD at the door.

Event guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with friends, colleagues, and celebrities. They’ll get to network and support two causes, while sipping on cocktails by Zafra Rum. Miami Cigar & Co. will be on hand to provide premium cigars for guests and entertainment will be provided by: DJ Rob Cano, Liza and Robbie, Karina Iglesias, Monique Abbadie, Jon Saxx, and Zhantra Entertainment.

Host venue this year is the Viceroy Miami | Club 50, whom will delight guests with their culinary creations, while legendary cake queen Ana Paz Cakes will provide the sugary finishing touches, for those with a sweet tooth.

When asked, Liza M. Santana and Gabriel Pineres, (principals of Creativas Group Public Relations & Branding stated): “We humbly thank all of our friends, colleagues, and partners for an amazing 2015 and hope to see you all this Wednesday, December 16, 7:00-10:00PM. This event as many are aware is very important to us. We couldn’t be happier to share a 14th one with everyone!”

Promotional Partners for this event include: Cigar Snob Magazine, Ana Paz Cakes, Miami Cigar & Co., Zafra Rum, Zhantra Entertainment, Viceroy Miami, heart Media, Art Bodegas Magazine, GMG Advertising, Neat Stuff for Kids, R + Co. , V76 by Vaughn, Social Florida Magazine, iHeartMedia, and Miami Children’s Health Foundation.

Creativas Group Inc. provides public relations and marketing counsel to South Florida-based businesses, nationally recognized special events and leading non-profit organizations. For more information, please log onto email info@creativasgroup.com. Photographs and interviews are available by request.

NYE2016 Drake 12/31/15

NYE2016 Drake
Thursday, 12/31/2015 – 09:00 pm –
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29 NE 11th St,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Tickets Start at $300

Miami’s only 24/7 Ultraclub, E11EVEN MIAMI, is set to ring in 2016 with the nation’s sexiest countdown. Known for its impressive roster of performers, much like last year’s countdown with Grammy award-winning artist Usher, E11EVEN MIAMI will not disappoint with this year’s headliner. On Thursday, December 31st, guests will have the chance to get up-close and personal with Grammy award-winning artist DRAKE as he counts down to the new year.

Special guest and DJ to the three-time NBA national champion Miami Heat, DJ IRIE will keep the party going until the early hours as E11EVEN’s signature show-stopping Theatr11cs add to the excitement of this special occasion. The club’s 600-SF of LED video walls and state-of-the-art sound system are the perfect backdrop for lux VIP tables and five-star hospitality, setting the stage for another unforgettable celebration.

Tickets go on sale Friday, December 11th. Early purchase ticket price is $300 per person and includes an open bar with passed hors d’oeuvres from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., plus a champagne toast at midnight. Ticket pricing is scheduled to increase as the event draws closer. To purchase tickets visit www.11miami.com/nye. For VIP table reservations, email Tables@11Miami.com.

Delano NYE 2016 – Tropical Madness Hosted by Susanne Bartsch 12/31/15

Delano NYE 2016 – Tropical Madness Hosted by Susanne Bartsch
Thursday, 12/31/2015 – 12/31/2015 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
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1685 Collins Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: $250

Delano South Beach & Susanne Bartsch invite you to celebrate 20 years of authentic magic that is Delano as we transform our iconic grounds into TROPICAL MADNESS with Exotic Birds, Erotic Beats, and the Lure of the Unknown.

A Fabulous Menagerie of Rare Orchids, Flowers of Passion, Mischievous Monkeys, Cannibal Witch Doctors, and Restless Natives.

Paradise Lost is Paradise Found.

Pairings at Ted’s Presents Alumnus Jake Goldbas with Holiday Bonanza 12/18/15, 12/19/15

Pairings at Ted’s Presents Alumnus Jake Goldbas with Holiday Bonanza
Friday, 12/18/2015 – 12/19/2015 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jake-GoldbasYoungArts Campus
2100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: 35-95

Pairings at Ted’s is an all-new series pairing world-class performances with a themed culinary experience by STARR Catering Group. A contemporary take on the traditional dinner and a show format, supper club-inspired evenings are set atop the YoungArts Tower. For December’s pairings, Jake Goldbas (2007 YoungArts Winner in Jazz) riffs on the holidays with his jazz all-star YoungArts alumni cast featuring Benny Benack (2009 Winner in Jazz/Trumpet), Emmet Cohen (2008 & 2009 Winner in Jazz/Keyboard), and special guests Kate Goldbas, and Dion Kerr.

Prix Fixe Dinner & A Show $95 per person / General Admission $35 per person with a $25 minimum on food & beverage purchases.

YoungArts Backyard Ball Performance and Gala 1/9/16

YoungArts Backyard Ball Performance and Gala
Saturday, 01/09/2016 – 07:30 pm – 11:00 pm
YA-GalaYoungArts Campus
2100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: 1000

National YoungArts Week will culminate with the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, the YoungArts Backyard Ball Performance and Gala, presented by MaxMara and emceed by Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor, singer and director, YoungArts Alumnus Billy Porter (1987 Winner in Theater). During the event, YoungArts will honor director and actress Rosie Perez and director Robert Wilson with the Arison Award, as well as performer, Tony Award nominee, YoungArts Master Teacher and 1997 YoungArts Winner in Theater Tony Yazbeck with the Arison Alumni Award, for their outstanding contributions and indelible impact on the arts. Co-chaired by Armando and Margarita Codina and Tracey and Bruce Berkowitz with support from the 35th Anniversary Committee chaired by Sarah Arison, the celebratory evening will honor all 2016 YoungArts Winners and include a series of performance vignettes, directed by Yazbeck, featuring YoungArts alumni including Desmond Richardson (1986 Winner in Dance and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts), Dave Eggar (1987 Winner in Music and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts), India Carney (2011 Winner in Theater, Voice and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts), Andrew Nemr (1997 Winner in Dance), Jake Goldbas (2007 Winner in Jazz), Pascal Le Boeuf (2004 Winner in Jazz and Music) and Riley O’Flynn (2014 Winner in Dance).

Tickets start at $1,000 and tables are available starting at $10,000. For more information or to reserve tickets by phone, please contact gala@youngarts.org or call Everett Ford at 305.377.1140, extension 1808.

Lustau Sherry, a Spanish Treasure: Pairing Dinner and Cultural Immersion Seminar 12/11/15

Lustau Sherry, a Spanish Treasure: Pairing Dinner and Cultural Immersion Seminar
Friday, 12/11/2015 – 12/11/2015 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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888 Biscayne Blvd. #112,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $50.00 per person

Lustau’s Export Manager, Araceli Gascon Varo and team will guide guests through the array of Sherry styles describing the origins, ageing process and the solera system, as well as the roles that each of these Sherries play at the table. From a crisp, saline Manzanilla to a complex, intense Oloroso and a velvety and rich Pedro Ximénez, Lustau representatives will take you through the spectrum of sherry in all of its splendor.

A lively cocktail demonstration by Lionel Castillo, Mixologist at the Marion (Brickell), will show how the great diversity of flavors and styles in Sherry offers a world of possibilities to mixology.

Chef Daniele Cosmo curates a special pairing menu, as follows:

> Lustau Fino Jarana paired with Grilled Octopus a la Gallega
> Lustau Manzanilla Paripusa paired with King Crab Salad
> Lustau Amontllado Los Arcos paired with Mushroom and Walnut Ravioli
> Lustau Oloroso Don Nuno paired with Jamon Serrano and Manchego Cheese
> Lustau Cream Sherry paired with Cannoncini Puff Pastry with Blue Cheese and Pastry Cream
> Lustau Pedro Ximenez paired with Five Textures of Chocolate

A live flamenco dance performance will conclude the evening.

Seating is Limited. Advance Ticket Purchase Required.

24th Annual Book Sale 12/9/15, 12/10/15, 12/11/15, 12/12/15

24th Annual Book Sale
Wednesday, 12/09/2015 – 12/12/2015 09:00 am – 05:00 am
Book Sale Poster copyMiami-Dade Public Library
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: No fee

The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library (friendsofmdpl.org) will host the 24th annual Book Sale Dec. 9 – 12 at the main branch of the Miami-Dade County Public Library System, 101 W. Flagler St., in downtown Miami.

The proceeds from the four-day sale, which run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will benefit the Miami-Dade Public Library System. Friends, a nonprofit run by volunteers, will sell thousands of books, DVDs and CDs that were donated over the past year.

Book prices are $1 for paperbacks and $3 for hardcover books, with specialty books, DVDs and CDs priced separately. All buyers will receive a complimentary ticket to visit History Miami’s exhibit Operation Pedro Pan: The Cuban Children’s Exodus.

“Our goal is support the library system and ensure its growth, and to get more books in the hands of people in our community,” said Lynn Summers, chair of the organization.

Event Details
Who: Friends of Miami-Dade Public Library
What: 24th Annual Book Sale
When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dec. 9 – 12
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sale of specialty books in the library auditorium.
Where: Main branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library System, 101 W. Flagler St. The sale will be held in the breezeway and in the library auditorium.
Why: Support the Miami-Dade Public Library System
Social Media: Facebook.com/friendsofmdpls and Twitter, @friendslibrary

INTERSECTIONS: Trans-cultural Expressions 12/4/15

INTERSECTIONS: Trans-cultural Expressions
Friday, 12/04/2015 – 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
SwerdlowArtGroupInvite-Digital-OpeningMiami Ironside
7610 NE 4th Ct,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: Free

Swerdlow Art Group is pleased to present INTERSECTIONS: Trans-cultural Expressions, an exclusive exhibition and fusion of global artists at Miami Ironside, throughout Art Basel, December 3rd through December 6th.

Curated by Nick Swerdlow, director of Swerdlow Art Group and Vice Chairman of the board at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA), INTERSECTIONS: Trans-cultural Expressions brings together five artists from around the world who will be presenting abstract paintings representing beauty in a world of chaos.

The exhibit will include a private Artist Talk moderated by Babacar M’Bow, Director of MOCA, at 11 a.m. on December 4th at Miami Ironside’s Main Event Space. Artist Talk will be followed by an Opening Reception, free to the public, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

To RSVP to these events, please email rcastro@thedanaagency.com.

Location:
Miami Ironside
7610 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33138

Spectrum Miami Life is ArtPlay Artist Reception 12/3/15

Spectrum Miami Life is ArtPlay Artist Reception
ArtplayFlyer3Thursday, Dec. 3 | 6pm-8pm
Spectrum Miami Tent Courtyard
1700 NE 2nd Ave. at NE 17th St.
Miami, FL 33132
RSVP Recommended
* Due to the high number of RSVPs, we recommend prompt arrival at 6:00pm.
* Space is limited, admittance and cocktail tasting will be first come, first served, with preference given to those who have RSVPed.
* Please consider making a donation to support local artists.
* RSVP does not include admission to Spectrum. To purchase Spectrum Tickets, Click Here.

A Live Visual Art Creation Showcase featuring South Florida Artists
Cocktails Sponsored by Baron Tequila and Creativas Group
Music by DJ Hank Justice

Watch art come alive during Artplay, as Life Is Art’s specially chosen group of artists create their next masterpiece right in front of the crowds at Spectrum Miami. Inspired by Spectrum’s [EMERGENCE] theme, the artists will offer a glimpse into how each piece of art uniquely emerges, giving light to the artist’s creativity and medium.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
LAUNCHPAD ARTIST – Renuka Adhav
Amauri Torezan, Chytea, Irena Gapkovska
Nate Dee, Andres Martinez, Cory Hunter
Emerson Calderon, Kirk Jenkins, Smileymade

LIVE ART CREATION
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 3pm-8pm
Friday, Dec. 4 | 3pm-8pm

EXHIBITION ON VIEW
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 3pm-8pm
Friday, Dec. 4 | 12pm-8pm
Saturday, Dec. 5 | 12pm-8pm
Sunday, Dec. 6 | 12pm-5pm

Spectrum Miami is a Life Is Art supporter.

Kreemart and CIFO Presents Alexandre Arrechea “More Beautiful than Silence” 12/3/15

Kreemart and CIFO Presents Alexandre Arrechea “More Beautiful than Silence”
Thursday, 12/03/2015 – 09:00 am – 04:00 pm
more-beautiful-than-silenceCIFO
1018 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: Free

Kreemart presents Alexandre Arrechea at CIFO Miami Art Basel 2015. In collaboration, Kreemart and Arrechea are exploring a series of written word sentences translating into sounds that one might encounter in daily life provoking a sense of nostalgia.

Sounds that one may or may have not actually experienced are being brought as a challenge and in order to encounter this experience, we invite our audience to break free from contained boxes. This may be seen as a liberation of contained memories or dream like states that reside in the psyche. Once unleashed, can written word provoke the imagination enough for someone to actually experience sound through silence?

These sentences are phrases that are meant to arouse or keep our curiosity. The act of hitting with a hammer reveals another blow, another friction and echoing each sentence that runs in our memory as a sound.

The boxes containing each sound are made of sugar. Our audience may taste the fondant or just let it go it go on the floor. The exploration is abstraction of taste through sound. The taste here is not be the central experience but the abstraction of it.

Cleveland Orchestra Miami 10th anniversary Gala 1/23/16

Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
clevelandKnight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Gala tickets: $2,000, $1,500, and $1,000. Please contact 305-372-7747 to purchase tickets.
Concert-only tickets range from $75-$220 and can be purchased at 305-949-6722.
clevelandorchestramiami.com

Music Director Franz Welser-Möst and Soprano Renée Fleming perform at Cleveland Orchestra Miami 10th anniversary Gala. Gala Chairs are Susan and Jeffrey Feldman, with Honorary Chairs Florence and Sheldon Anderson, Hector Fortun, Jan Lewis, and Sue Miller.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Renée Fleming, soprano
Program includes works by Mozart and Ravel and Verdi.

Cleveland Orchestra Miami announces the tenth anniversary Gala event on Saturday, January 23, 2016. As Cleveland Orchestra Miami celebrates ten seasons as a vital part of the Miami culture, this spectacular first Annual Gala celebration is a tribute to the ongoing partnership between The Cleveland Orchestra and the Miami community in sharing world-class music through concert performances, education presentations, and community events. This special evening features Music Director Franz Welser-Möst and world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming joining and The Cleveland Orchestra in performance at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County’s Knight Concert Hall.
Gala Chairs are Susan and Jeffrey Feldman, with Honorary Chairs Florence and Sheldon Anderson, Hector Fortun, Jan Lewis, and Sue Miller. The Cleveland Orchestra Miami Gala will be an evening of incredible music to celebrate ten seasons of The Cleveland Orchestra’s relationship with the Miami-Dade community.

“Cleveland Orchestra Miami’s Gala will be the social event of the season,” said Susan Feldman, 2016 Cleveland Orchestra Miami Gala Chair. “We are delighted to feature superstar soprano Renée Fleming alongside Franz Welser-Möst and the magnificent Cleveland Orchestra for our first-ever gala. As we embark on the next ten years of this extraordinary partnership, we are proud to celebrate what we as a community have built with The Cleveland Orchestra. This is a must-attend event!”

The spectacular tenth anniversary season Gala evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with valet parking at the Hotel Intercontinental with transportation provided to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the 7:00 p.m. concert performance by The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst featuring soprano Renée Fleming. After the concert, transportation will be provided to return guests to the Hotel Intercontinental for a cocktail reception and elegant dinner in the Ballroom.

A recent performance by The Cleveland Orchestra and Renée Fleming drew rave reviews from the Cleveland Plain Dealer: “…the orchestra, under Welser-Möst’s sure hand, provided a rich nocturnal backdrop for this autumnal masterpiece.” – “The thunderous ovations attested to the evening’s musical success….” – “Fleming’s voice is a fine marvel, maintaining its creamy tone throughout her entire range….”

Wildest Dreams Gala 1/30/16

Wildest Dreams Gala
Saturday, 01/30/2016 – 07:00 pm –
BBBSMiami-Logo-use-this-oneAmerican Airlines Area
601 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Individual tickets for the gala may be purchased for $750. Sponsorships for tables of 10 that offer other benefits are available for corporations, organizations, and individuals on several levels: Dream Maker ($50,000), Dream Builder ($25,000), Daydreamer ($15,000), and Dream Team ($10,000).

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami will serve as host to the 2016 Wildest Dreams Gala, which attracts hundreds of Miami’s corporate and philanthropic elite every year. The 13th annual gala includes an auction, live entertainment, dancing and gourmet cuisine, beginning with cocktails at 7 p.m. The goal of the Wildest Dreams is to raise $1 million toward supporting mentorship programs for at-risk youths.

MarketHack Graduation featuring Camilo Padron,CMO,The Fresh Diet 12/15/15

MarketHack Graduation featuring Camilo Padron,CMO,The Fresh Diet
Tuesday, 12/15/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
ideacenter-logoThe Idea Center at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
315 N.E. Second Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Join us as the first graduating class of MarketHack’s Inaugural program takes the next step towards the future. Camilo Padron, Chief Marketing Officer at “The Fresh Diet’, will attend as the keynote speaker on this celebratory night.

Innovate CTEC with Brian Brackeen , Founder and CEO, Kairos 12/5/15

INNOVATE CTEC with Brian Brackeen , Founder and CEO, Kairos
Saturday, 12/05/2015 – 09:00 am – 03:00 pm
ideacenter-logo1The Idea Center at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
315 N.E. Second Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Miami Dade College (MDC), in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) and the Department of Career and Technical Education, will host the second INNOV@TE Career Technical Education Challenge (CTEC) at The Idea Center. Brian Brackeen of Kairos will deliver a very special keynote address to students from various schools throughout Miami-Dade County competing in various areas of technology.

Rock’n Roll Meets Art featuring Artist Ben Riley Vernissage 11/30/15

Rock’n Roll Meets Art featuring Artist Ben Riley
Ben RileyMonday, November 30th, 2015, 6PM – 9PM
Hard Rock Cafe Miami
401 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
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Please, join Miami Brickell Chamber of Commerce and Hard Rock Cafe Bayside Miami for an evening of Rock’n Roll Meets Art Vernissage Featuring World Renowned Pop Artist Ben Riley. Let’s Kick Off the Most Amazing Week of Contemporary Art in Miami. Welcome Drink, Bites & as always High-Octane Networking

Holoscenes Exclusive After Party – Meet The Artist – Lars Jan 12/3/15

Holoscenes Exclusive After Party – Meet The Artist – Lars Jan
Thursday, 12/03/2015 – 08:30 pm – 09:30 pm
EventBrite-HoloscenesThe Idea Center
300 N.E. 2nd Ave – Building 8, 5th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

ART + TECH + SUSTAINABILITY
In partnership with the Idea Center, creator Lars Jan takes audiences through the technical and scientific world of Holoscenes, revealing how the piece was created—from idea to full fruition. This engagement is geared toward science, technology, new media students and enthusiasts who are eager to understand the engineering behind the water tanks, the technology behind the research for behaviors and rituals that ended up in the piece, and the new media incorporated to make Holoscenes a multi-platform experience. Jan will share his rigorous collaborative process with his designers, the challenges and pitfalls faced, and how Holoscenes, as an artistic project, has embraced science to talk about important issues around water and climate change.

To Find the Holoscenes at MDC Schedule visit: http://mdclivearts.org/shows/holoscenes.html
For More Info on Holoscenes Visit: http://www.holoscen.es

Silk and Steel: Sculptures and Other Works by Blair Martin Cahill 12/2/15 – 12/6/15

Silk and Steel: Sculptures and Other Works by Blair Martin Cahill
Wednesday, 12/02/2015 – 12/06/2015 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
LOW-RES-1-Sphere-30-by-Blair-Cahill-Detail-ShotSPECTRUM Miami,  Booth 715
1700 NE 2nd Avenue (NE 2nd Ave. at NE 17th St.)
Miami, Florida 33330
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Cost: $20.00

California based artist, Blair Martin Cahill exhibits sculptures and other works that present a completely unique art series, from December 2-6, 2015 at SPECTRUM Miami located in the Arts + Entertainment District. Cahill’s work explores the fragile and impermeable through the juxtaposition of dissimilar materials in her work, such as steel and silk, making it clear that strength should not be judged by perception alone. Her new work, which will be debuted at SPECTRUM Miami, is a concise collection of sculptural embroidery with a definite contemporary edge. With Sphere 30, Cahill employs embroidery with vivid sculptural effects — rich blue, greens and silvers permeate delicate silk suspended within a dissected sphere of stainless steel. Suspended over a highly polished base of metal, the sphere appears to glow from within. The center rings of Sphere 30 (48″ W X 80″ L X 45″ H) are some of the largest embroidered areas to ever have been produced. Being shown for the first time, See no Evil, highlights three Japanese ladies embroidered on almost translucent silk in a folding screen of maple and brushed aluminum. The ladies gaze from the screen intently, watching but not passing judgment as they speak, see and hear no evil. Cahill has exhibited extensively this year in the United States and abroad including Apricot Gallery London, UK; Amsterdam International Art Fair; and Governor’s Island Art Fair, New York City; Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, Los Angeles California; Art San Diego, San Diego California.

Opening Preview: Wednesday, Dec. 2 / 6-10pm

Show Hours: Thursday, Dec. 3 / 12pm-8pm; Friday, Dec. 4 / 12pm-8pm; Saturday, Dec. 5 / 12pm-8pm;
Sunday, Dec. 6 / 12pm-5pm

Art in Komuns 12/6/15

Art in Komuns
Sunday, 12/06/2015 – 11:00 am – 05:00 pm
PrintVenture Hive
1010 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $5

Art in Komuns, is an amazing 6 hours of interactive art making experiences with more than 25 activities for families with children between the ages of 3 and 17.  Hosted by Komuns, Miami’s new online community that helps parents unplug kids from technology by sharing real-life experiences.  Proceeds from the event will benefit ArtCare for Kids, a non-profit that brings art to children in medical settings. For more details on the event, partner information, and tickets visit ArtinKomuns.com.

Art in Komuns is supported by the Art and Business Council of Miami and activities will be provided by the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, Bass Museum of Art, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, DesignLab, Art Box, and Bakehouse along with other local artists and businesses.

Around the Latin Wine 12/11/15

Around the Latin Wine
Friday, 12/11/2015 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
around-the-latin-wine-december1Steak Brasil Churrascaria
190 Southeast 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $50

Steak Brasil Churrascaria is excited to host the second in a series “around the Latin Wine” in their Downtown Miami Area establishment. After the success of the series last month, they are more than excited to announce the December series. For only $50 per person come enjoy the best wine selection from Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Spain. Each savory glass of wine will be perfectly paired with cheeses, serrano ham, sausages, picana, salgainhos and to sweeten your palate; chocolates and fruits. So come enjoy the modern twist on the traditional happy hour with over 24 wine choices and help out a wonderful South Florida charity. The event will take place on December 11 at 5-9 pm. Purchase your tickets on Eventbrite to secure your space at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/around-the-latin-wine-december-series-tickets-19621350989. Steak Brail Churrascaria is located in the heart of Downtown Miami at 190 SE 1st Ave. For more information call (305)415-2006 or visit their website at steakbrasil.com.

Thanksgiving at Area 31 11/26/15

Thanksgiving at Area 31
Thursday, 11/26/2015 – 02:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Area-31-Terrace-DiningArea 31
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $30 for kids, $65 for adults

When most people think of Thanksgiving, they think of indoor dinners and cold weather. That’s not how it’s done in Miami. Spend your Thanksgiving with a breathtaking water view, a light breeze, and delectable cuisine at Area 31, located at the EPIC hotel, recently named one of the worlds best Nightlife Hotels by Travel & Leisure, and one of the best hotels in Florida by readers on Conde Nast Traveller. On Thanksgiving day, from 2-8 p.m., you can enjoy a pre-fixe menu from Chef Birk filled with Thanksgiving favorites including traditional turkey or fancy fried turkey, roasted butternut squash soup with pumpkin seeds and pancetta, and mashed potatoes with a black garlic swirl. Other options include an Upland Cress salad with sweet potato, avocado, and pecan and an herb crusted prime rib drizzled with horseradish crema and bordelaise, along with sides such as brussel sprouts with pork belly and moonshine raisins, and caramelized maple yams. Desserts will include an array of mouthwatering traditional treats from Pumpkin pie to Key Lime pie. Area 31 will have their outstanding wine and champagne selection available including extensive wines from Iberian Whites to Cool Italian Reds to Bubbles, by the glass, half bottle, and bottle. Whether your preference in wine is earthy and spicy, rich and juicy, or aromatic and luscious, Area 31 will have the perfect option for you to pair with your Thanksgiving meal.

Area 31, perched on the 16th floor of Kimpton’s EPIC Hotel, is the ultimate Miami dining spot. Along with incredible views of downtown Miami, the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, Area 31 is true to its namesake showcasing sustainable seafood and locally influenced cocktails brought to life by executive chef Wolfgang Birk and mixologist Dean Feddaoui.

$65 for adults; $30 for children

around the LATIN WINE 12/11/15

around the LATIN WINE
Friday, 12/11/2015 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
around-the-latin-wine-decemberSteak Brasil Churrascaria
190 Southeast 1st Avenue,
miami, Florida 33131
RSVP / Register
Cost: $50

Steak Brasil Churrascaria is excited to host the second in a series “around the Latin Wine” in their Downtown Miami Area establishment. After the success of the series last month, they are more than excited to announce the December series. For only $50 person come enjoy the best wine selection from Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Spain. Each savory glass of wine will be perfectly paired with cheeses, serrano ham, sausages, picana, salgainhos and to sweeten your palate chocolates and fruits. So come enjoy the modern twist on the tradition happy hour with over 24 wine choices and help out a wonderful south florida charity. The event will take place on December 11 at 5-9 pm, purchase you tickets on Eventbrite to secure you space at xxx. Steak Brail Churrascaria is located in the heart of Downtown Miami at 190 SE 1st Ave. For more information call (305)415-2006 or visit their website at steakbrasil.com.

StyleMarket at Downtown Dadeland 11/21/15

StyleMarket at Downtown Dadeland
Saturday, 11/21/2015 – 11/21/2015 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
StyleMarket-ImageDowntown Dadeland
7250 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33156,
Miami, Florida 33156
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Cost: Free

Downtown Dadeland, Kendall’s urban lifestyle center, is hosting its first-ever StyleMarket on Nov. 21 from noon until 5 p.m. As one of Miami’s original outdoor bazaars, StyleMarket will feature a variety of fashion, art and artisan creations from designers, artisans and local artists across South Florida. Known for being a launch pad for more than 100 designers, StyleMarket is the next step in Downtown Dadeland’s revitalization plan and will showcase the lifestyle center’s growing fashion presence. Since its creation four years ago, South Florida’s most popular outdoor bazaar has enabled several designers and online boutiques to expand to brick and mortar locations.

Holiday Happy Hour for Young Professionals 12/1/16

Holiday Happy Hour for Young Professionals
Tuesday, 12/01/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
YoProHHH-Tuesday-12-01-2015-6pmInterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $10.00

MIAMI’S YOUNG LEADERS UNITE FOR GOOD
22 Organizations co- host the 4th annual Young Professionals Holiday Happy Hour,
100% of the proceeds benefit PATCHES Miami, FL, December 1, 2015– In the spirit of the season, Miami’s young professionals’ organizations (22 in total) will join forces on Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00 PM to raise a glass and funds for PATCHES. The joint Holiday Party tradition was started in 2012 when a group of friends were inspired to unite the young leaders in South Florida for one cause, and one epic celebration. The event is designed to welcome and include all groups and has true charity at its root purpose. Although many of the participating co-hosts exist to raise awareness and resources for their own causes – for this one event, the groups put their own needs aside and raise funds for an unaffiliated cause. This gesture and united effort embodies the holiday spirit and message.
“Events like the #YoProHHH make me feel proud to be a young professional in Miami because they showcase our value of community. There is a lot more to this event than mere boozing and schmoozing. Hundreds of young professionals from a variety of different faiths, backgrounds and professions will unite to ring in the holiday season in support of a local nonprofit. What is the value of young professionals uniting in this way you ask? Uniting young professionals in this way facilitates in the development of philanthropic values that they will carry on for the remainder of their lives and pass on to the next generation, that’s what.” – Jeffrey Greenberg, Jewish National Fund, Miami-Dade Director
“Giving back is an integral part of my professional and personal life. Like many of the leaders of Young Professionals groups, I am involved in many different organizations as it’s incredibly fulfilling. I was given much and in return love to give back. Realtors are the heart of a community and I strongly feel it is our duty to return to the community what it gives to us. A community is just that, it’s a group of people giving back to each other; what are we without each other?” – Christina Pappas, Realtor/Assistant District Sales Manager, KEYES Realty In its 4th year, the 2015 event will be held at the InterContinental Miami (100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131) with expected attendance to exceed 300 – a testament to the thriving community of new leaders that call Miami home. Participating organizations represent professional associations, chambers of commerce, corporate affinity groups, alumni associations, and not-for-profit volunteer corps. The entry fee is $10 for pre-registered guests, and $15 at the door. Tickets available at: http://bit.ly/YoProHHH2015
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Nonprofit Beneficiary (PATCHES) Pediatric Alternative Treatment, Care, Housing, and Evaluation Services (PATCHES) is a place where children with complex medical needs are given culturally sensitive, compassionate nursing care regardless of the ability to pay. By providing best practice interventions their nurses and therapists help each child reach maximum health so they can develop, thrive and grow. PATCHES offers parents the peace of mind brought about by a program staffed by health care professionals who are expertly trained in the care of children with both terminal and chronic conditions. Website: http://www.patchesppec.org/
Young Professionals Co-Host Groups
Advancing Professionals of Northern Trust, Chamber NXT of Chamber South, Frost Science Young Patrons, Gator Club of Miami, GoGo YoPro of Guitars Over Guns, Jewish National Fund – JNFuture, HYPE Committee of the Greater Miami Chamber, Make-A-Wish Champions, Miami Seminole Club, NextGen for Chapman Partnership, PetNet – Humane Society of Greater Miami, The SEALS of Easter Seals South Florida, USGBC Miami Emerging Professionals, Young Associates of the Coral Gables Museum, Young Professionals Group of the Women’s Fund, Young Professionals Network of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, YPN of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS, 2-1-1 Switchboard CONNECT, Beacon Council New Leaders Taskforce, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami Young Professionals, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 20/30 Group

Pairings at Ted’s A Broadway Thanksgiving 11/27/15, 11/28/15

Pairings at Ted’s A Broadway Thanksgiving
Friday, 11/27/2015 – 11/28/2015 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
2015-Pairings-Evite-Broadway-Thanksgiving-Draft-2Ted’s at YoungArts
2100 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: $35.00 General Admission ; $95.00 Dinner + Show

YoungArts serves up the antidote to your traditional Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of Broadway favorites in our intimate Ted’s performance space. Make room for a themed three-course feast that will put grandma’s yams to shame.

Petit Comite 11/21/15

Petit Comite
Saturday, 11/21/2015 – 11/22/2015 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm
KeyWorking
888 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 505,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

PETIT COMITÉ invites you to an exclusive shopping experience for all.

Special thanks to Milagro Tequila and Food from the heart. Join us and enjoy decadent bites by Chef Lauren Arboleda + the refreshing Milagro Tequila signature cocktails, Classic Paloma and Salty Chihuaha-

What: PETIT COMITÉ is a traveling bazaar carefully curated to introduce beautiful and unique designs from different parts of the Americas. It has become not only an experience to its clientele, but a platform for designers/creatives who wish to expose their works to new markets.

Event: Shop, enjoy and discover new brands, designers, trends and more.

Trunk Show by: Touché, Miss Balanta, Martin Pescador, Valisse, Flor Amazona, Thelma & Louis, Mola Mola, Mr. Boho, Tina Botero, Paradiza, Wildsoul Sunglasses, Pompa Rosa, Zoa, Vatulele, OQ by Taliana Vargas, Beatriz Giraldo, Martha Rey, Geraldine Bedrosian, Aranea Top dec and Carolina Alba.

When: Saturday, November 21 and Sunday November 22, 12 pm-7pm

Downtown Miami Lunch Break Art Tours 11/19/15

Downtown Miami Lunch Break Art Tours
Thursday, 11/19/2015 – 12/17/2015 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Downtown-Miami-Lunch-Break-Art-Toursmindwarehouse
111 NE 1st Street, 8th Floor,
MIami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Winsome Bolt will be offering Thursday Lunch Break Art Tours of the “Where Art Meets Business” Art Exhibit at mindwarehouse. The Art Exhibit was curated by Maria Napoles of the Latin American Art Pavilion (LAAP). Ms. Bolt will be providing information and discussing the almost 60 works of art which have been introduced into the space.

The unique exhibit features artists and photographers from the Caribbean and Latin America. Artists featured include Lorena Abuchaibe (Colombia), Martha Espinoza (Costa Rica), Patricia Hashuel (Argentina) and Mabi Rod (Argentina). Some of the Photographers exhibiting are Luis Casteneda (Cuba), Mariza Formaggini (Brazil), Carl Juste (Haiti), and Coco Moni (Argentina).

Guests are welcomed to stop by any time between 12pm-2pm. Tours will be held every Thursday through December 17, 2015 (except for November 26, 2015).

Mad Science Miami The Invasion 11/13/15

Mad Science Miami The Invasion
Friday, 11/13/2015 – 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
logomindwarehouse
111 NE 1st Street, 7th Floor,
MIami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $10

Be afraid, be very afraid! The invasion has already begun. Learn about how invasive exotic plants are threatening to destroy South Florida’s natural habitat and what you can do to prevent it! Come get the tools to help stop the invasion by finding out what the heck xeriscaping is, who the worst offenders are, and how to grow edibles in small urban places. Mad Science Miami is also an opportunity to network, mingle & be merry in Downtown Miami.

Global Fine Art Awards 2015 11/30/15

Global Fine Art Awards 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015, 6 to 10 p.m.
globalfineartawardsMDC Museum of Art + Design
The Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
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Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College, and Judy Holm, President and CEO, Global Fine Art Awards invite you to the Global Fine Art Awards 2015
Join us in celebrating the culmination of a year-long process to discover the best curated art and design exhibitions from around the world. 67 nominees | 19 countries | 5 continents

Media, Arts, Educational and Cultural Partners
Miami Dade College, Museum of Art + Design, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Florida International University College of Architecture + The Arts, Fractured Atlas, Fine Art Connoisseur, Family Office Elite, Nob Hill Gazette, American Alliance of Museums (AAM), Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), Vastari

Buskerfest Miami Street Performance Festival 2015 12/11/15

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Buskerfest Miami Street Performance Festival 2015
Friday, 12/11/2015 – 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm
save-the-dateDowntown Miami
Downtown,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Join us for the third annual Buskerfest Miami Street Performance Festival in Downtown Miami on Friday, December 11th! From 4-8 pm, local artists will perform 45-minute sets at each of the Inner Loop stops of the Metromover and select satellite locations, including Miami Center for Architecture and Design, which will host the Buskerfest Children’s Corner.

Grab an official Buskerfest Miami Passport at any stop to track your travels; select your favorite act of the night and cash-in on deals and discounts at nearby restaurants, bars and retailers. Join us at the wrap-up show at the Tina Hills Pavilion in Bayfront Park to use your passport as a raffle entry and enjoy a high-energy performance by Miami’s post-blues, harmonica rockin’ JUke! The event is free and caters to all audiences.

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

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

LILT Lounge and Miami Model Citizens Foundation Thanksgiving Pack the Pantry Party 11/18/15

LILT Lounge and Miami Model Citizens Foundation Thanksgiving Pack the Pantry Party
Wednesday, 11/18/2015 – 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Join miami model citizens foundation’s pack the pantry party with lite bites, a signature drink & live music to support the homeless at chapman
Partnership.

All guests must donate at least one bag of food or make a cash donation at the door.

There will be a silent auction & raffle in which all proceeds will benefit
Miami model citizens foundation.

Miso Chic – Music, Fashion & Arts 11/17/15

MISO CHIC – Music, Fashion & Arts
Tuesday, 11/17/2015 – 08:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Adrienne Arsh Center of the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Prices May Vary

An Immersive Multimedia Experience… Where Music, Fashion, and Arts unite to stimulate all Senses, on Tuesday, November 17th, 2015, America Developing Smiles, Maman Fine Arts, and Miami Symphony Orchestra come together for one magical night.

Artisan Bazaar 11/8/15

Artisan Bazaar
Sunday, 11/08/2015 – 12:30 pm – 04:30 pm
Copy-of-Untitled-designMindwarehouse
111 NE 1st Street 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Join The Modern Local and WD/ELL on Sunday November 8th from 12:30 – 4:30 PM at Mindwarehouse for an Artisan Bazaar featuring Maggie Batista of EAT BOUTIQUE as she launches her new Cookbook FOOD GIFT LOVE

Meet Maggie, buy your copy of Food Gift Love, and sign up to watch Maggie create two recipes from the new cookbook!

Enjoy a leisurely Sunday sipping on craft beer, enjoying local food, and perusing various artisan booths.