The Fall Social Network
Thursday, 11/15/2012, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Grand Bay Club
425 Grand Bay Dr North.,
Key , Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Have a great time meeting new and interesting people. A fantastic way to network. Spend your evening building relationships along with delicious holiday drinks…..Hope you all can make it.
Andy Murray and Andy Roddick Headline First Annual Miami Tennis Cup 
November 30th – December 2nd, 2012
Crandon Park Tennis Center
7300 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
www.miamitenniscup.com
www.facebook.com/miami-tennis-cup
Twitter @miamitenniscup.
The highly anticipated competition is the first of its kind to launch in the U.S. and receives its inauguration in South Florida, featuring six of today’s top ranked ATP professionals, including an exclusive appearance by U.S. Open Champion and British Olympic Gold Medalist, Andy Murray, and French Open Champion Juan Carlos Ferrero, the former world number one player from Spain. The tournament will also be a tribute to the iconic career of Florida resident, Andy Roddick, who will also be participating as part of his homecoming farewell tour. The “Super Six†clash of the titans will play in a double-elimination, round robin tournament format that will also feature ATP heavyweights Nicolás Almagro (ESP), Alejandro Falla (COL) and top ranked American, John Isner. All matches played throughout the three-day tournament will take place on the stadium court at Crandon Park and will be broadcast LIVE by ESPN3. More than 7,000 spectators are expected to attend each day.
The coveted stadium court at Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida, home to the annual “Fifth Grand Slam,†will see a unique transformation from the traditional purple and green colors – a complete makeover that will be created especially for the Miami Tennis Cup. Spectators will witness world-ranked players slugging it out on the first ever white stadium court, complete with red lines, painted within a blue area that will surround the court. The first red, white and blue stadium court will be developed purposely for the three-day tournament, to commemorate the emblematic colors of our nation’s flag.
“We are pleased to announce the first annual Miami Tennis Cup, a premium and world class competition featuring today’s most exciting top-ranked players,†said Julian Wortelboer, President and CEO of Group NOS. “We are honored to have not only some of the most iconic tennis professionals competing, but some of the most legendary individuals from the world of sport – including an Olympic Gold medal winner, a U.S. Open champion and a French Open champion. With our introduction of the first ever stadium court in white, our signature colors will make the spectator experience unlike any other and establish Miami Tennis Cup as a must-see event each year on the world tennis calendar.â€
The tournament will see all six players competing in a double-elimination tournament format within two round robin groups. Each match will be the best of three sets. The number one seed (Andy Murray) and number two seed (Andy Roddick) will receive an automatic bye in to the semi-final. The remaining four players will be drawn against each other for a place in the semi-final, with the initial matches starting on stadium court at 7:00pm on Friday, November 30th. The first semi-final match will commence on stadium court at 5:00pm on Saturday, December 1st. The emerging winner from Sunday’s final will take the coveted title as the first ever champion of the Miami Tennis Cup, for which a cash prize and trophy will be presented on stadium court by a surprise celebrity legend from the world of tennis.
Daily Match Schedule
Stadium Court, Crandon Park Tennis Center
Friday, November 30th, 2012
7:00pm: John Isner vs. Juan Carlos Ferrero
8:30pm: Nicolás Almagro vs. Alejandro Falla
Saturday, December 1st, 2012
5:00pm: Winner of John Isner vs. Juan Carlos Ferrero to play Andy Murray
6:30pm: Winner of Nicolás Almagro vs. Alejandro Falla to play Andy Roddick
Sunday, December 2nd, 2012
5:00pm: Final on Stadium Court
7:00pm: Trophy presentation on Stadium Court
On Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2nd, a USTA sanctioned 12 and Under tournament will take place, starting at 8:00am until 3:00pm, as part of a weekend-long Family Day series of fun-filled activity, taking place on courts one and two. Parents are invited to register their kids on-site at Crandon Park Tennis Center.
To commemorate the inaugural year of the Miami Tennis Cup, additional events outside Key Biscayne will include an official VIP Dinner, followed by an invitation-only Players Party, taking place in Miami Beach at the Official Hotel for the Miami Tennis Cup, on the evening of Saturday, December 1st.
Tickets for the first annual Miami Tennis Cup, taking place November 30th – December 2nd, at Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, FL., are now available through Ticketmaster starting at $50 (general admission). A three-day pass starts at $118 (300 Level – general admission). Tickets prices may vary and are subject to availability.
Miami Tennis Cup has formed an inaugural partnership with the non-profit charity organization Shake-A-Leg Miami and a portion of all proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to Gulliver schools.
Argentina’s Group NOS, one of South America’s leading producers of brand-immersive experiences in the sports and entertainment industry, has announced the first annual Miami Tennis Cup. The 2012 Miami Tennis Cup is produced by Group NOS in association with CMN Sports.
The Festival of Chefs
Thursday, 11/08/2012, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
Webpage Link
Twenty of South Florida’s favorite chefs will serve their most scrumptious culinary creations and 20 popular artists will unveil their latest masterpieces at the 24th Annual Festival of Chefs on Thursday, November 8, beginning at 7 p.m., at the newly renovated Rusty Pelican restaurant, 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne.
Proceeds from the Festival of Chefs will benefit Easter Seals of South Florida, and its educational and social service programs for children, young adults and senior citizens with disabilities.
In addition to a fabulous multi-course feast, the Festival of Chefs will feature an extensive silent auction of original paintings, sculptures, multimedia artworks, fine wines, luxury vacations and upscale merchandise.
The Americas Multinational Business Card Exchange
Thursday, September 27, 5:30-7:30pm
Key Colony Plaza
200 Crandon Blvd,
Key Biscayne, FL
The Peruvian American Chamber Of Commerce Of South Florida Cordially Invites You To Join Us At The Americas Multinational Business Card Exchange.
Please RSVP to ipmustelier@peruchamberusa.org or call 786-454-7475
The Social Network
8-30-12, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Grand Bay Club (Key Biscayne)
425 Grand Bay Drive North
Key Biscayne, Fl 33131
This is going to be a fun time for everyone to get together. Whether business or social inclined am sure you with make a connection. Great time to mingle. Hope you all can make it.
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning To Celebrate It’s All Overtown “One Night…One World” at Rusty Pelican, Benefiting The Overtown Youth Center
Thursday, July 19th, 2012, 6:30-10:00PM
Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
To purchase tickets, starting at $125, and for more information, visit www.overtownyouth.org or call (305) 349-1204.
Limited self-parking. $6 valet service also available.
NBA Champion, Alonzo Mourning, and wife Tracy, will host It’s All Overtown, “One Night…One World,†a premier annual fundraiser to benefit the Overtown Youth Center. The recently redesigned Rusty Pelican, an iconic restaurant offering spectacular waterfront views of downtown Miami, will present the event, which raises much-needed funds to support the Center. Guests, alongside the Mistress of Ceremonies, Belkys Nerey, WSVN-TV News Anchor, will be transported around the world with entertainment, food, and specialty cocktails, all embracing the evening’s theme of multicultural inclusion. There will also be an auction and multiple opportunities to support the program founded by Mourning in 2003.
The Overtown Youth Center’s annual fundraising event, It’s All Overtown, raises much-needed funds to support various year-round programming initiatives and enrichment services offered to families and children confronted with a community overflowing with insurmountable socio-economic challenges. For a population of over 13,000 people with a majority minority population (62% Black, 28% Hispanic), an astonishing 49% failed to obtain a high school diploma versus 80% nationally. With a median income of only $15,363 and 36% reporting less than $10,000 in annual income, more than 41% of families, with children, and 46% of individuals lived below the poverty level. Not surprisingly, the public schools serving Overtown’s youth are amongst the poorest performing schools statewide.
Rigorous research has demonstrated that after-school and summer programs can reduce violence and dropout rates while improving the likelihood of education after high school. Every$1.00 invested in after-school programs yields $9.00 in public benefit due to the reduction in crime and juvenile incarceration and due to increased tax revenue from more productive communities. By reducing the current number of dropouts by half would yield almost 700,000 new graduates a year.
Dedicated to ushering in a new group of positive contributing citizens and future leaders, the Overtown Youth Center focuses on inspiring, and empowering youth and families through enrichment services. The Center engages in the constant provision of services (24-hour case management, in-school and after-school and summer services). Overall the program uses a developmentally age-appropriate approach to social, emotional and intellectual development.
The mission of the Overtown Youth Center (OYC) is to inspire and empower youth and families by fostering hope through enrichment services. Co-founded by real-estate developer Martin Z. Marguiles and Alonzo Mourning, the Overtown Youth Center is an academic and recreational state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Miami’s inner city. Since 2003, OYC has provided services to youth from in grades 2nd through 12th and has offered in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer programs that include academic support, arts and culture, health and wellness, prevention, and character-building activities, including parent enrichment activities. For more information, visit www.overtownyouth.org.
Key Biscayne’s iconic waterfront dining destination, the Rusty Pelican, reopened in December 2011 after an extensive $9 million renovation. Executive chef Michael Gilligan, formerly of the W Hotel on South Beach, has created a fresh modern American menu that mirrors the cool, clean look and vibe of the new Rusty Pelican. Diners can expect a large selection of tasty small plates, perfect for sharing and plenty of freshly caught seafood on Gilligan’s versatile menu. The restaurant boasts breathtaking waterfront views and a vibrant energy that draws diners in, making it a perfect hotspot for dinner, drinks and special events, from a casual cocktail party to a formal wedding for 500. Catering menu options are flexible so that guests may customize them to fit any event or budget. The newly reconfigured restaurant seats 214 in the main dining room, 100 in the bar/lounge area and another 100 on the patio. The second floor features a separate entry for guests, an outdoor terrace and a ballroom, accommodating 60 to 500. Topping it all off is a beautiful new bar and lounge, offering a variety of signature cocktails, microbrews, wines by the glass and bottle service. A wine cellar showcases 1,500 carefully selected bottles. The Rusty Pelican is located at 3021 Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne. Telephone: (305) 361-3818. www.therustypelican.com
NBA Champion Alonzo Mourning Hosts It’s All Overtown “One Night…One Worldâ€
July 19, 2012, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
www.overtownyouth.org
NBA Champion, Alonzo Mourning, and wife Tracy, will host It’s All Overtown, “One Night…One World,†a premier annual fundraiser to benefit the Overtown Youth Center. The recently redesigned Rusty Pelican, an iconic restaurant offering spectacular waterfront views of downtown Miami, will present the event, which raises much-needed funds to support the Center.
Guests, alongside the Mistress of Ceremonies, Belkys Nerey, WSVN-TV News Anchor, will be transported around the world with entertainment, food, and specialty cocktails, all embracing the evening’s theme of multicultural inclusion. There will also be an auction and multiple opportunities to support the program founded by Mourning in 2003. To purchase tickets, starting at $125, and for more information, visit http://www.overtownyouth.org or call (305) 349-1204.
The 5th Annual Gift All-Inclusive Charity Event
Saturday, Dec 22, 2012, 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Bayside Hut
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
www.teamgift2012.com
Pre-Order Tickets Now! Exclusive Offer: ($25 Ticket)
Tickets On Sale Now!
Food | Drinks | Entry | Entertainment
One Price Pays It All
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50% of Proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida.
Hosted by: Drew Sidora
Special Guests:
Dawn Richard and Mr. Cheeks many more to be added
DJs:
Slim City
Niko Star
Kwesi Criss
DJ Sandman
Black Chiney
Disco
DJ 360
Impulse Disco
Brando Lee
Eccentrix
Willy Chin
Genesis
DJ Beat
DJ Epps
First Summer Party at Puntino Key Biscayne with Montserrat Franco and Marco Linares
Thursday, June 7th from 8pm to 11pm
Puntino Key Biscayne
260 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
www.puntinokb.com
A Romantic Evening of Italian, Latin and Jazz songs with
Montserrat Franco & Marco Linares
Book your reservations today!
Montserrat Franco, a famous singer-songwriter that has researched and practiced diverse styles ranging from jazz, flamenco, Sephardic music, opera, Latin American folk music and world sound. Featured as CNN en Español’s “Woman of the Week” now together with Marco Linares in this amazing show.
Marco Linares is a talented guitar player that has been touring with Gloria Estefan’s and Ruben Blades band for several years.
A Summer to Remember 50s Beach Bash
6/10/2012, 3pm-6pm
Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge
455 Grand Bay Drive
Key Biscayne, FL
We are calling all cool cats to relax in the sand with a cocktail in hand as we transport you to a 1950s beach bash with a showcase of vintage inspired swimwear and casual wear from L.A. Boudoir and cars from Dezer Collection Auto Museum.
Sounds from musical greats and icons such as Elvis Presley and James Dean will rock-n-roll into the late afternoon, as A Little Black Dress Vodka provides cocktail samples from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Valet parking validation available.
Kick-Off Party of the European Film Festival
Friday, May 4, 2012, 7:00pm
Key Biscayne Park, Village Green,
400 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne
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Join us for the European Film Festival Kick Off Party. We will be also celebrating our Short Film Award Night!
The European Film Festival will be taking place at various local venues during May. Key Biscayne has been chosen as one of the locations to debut a “Ten Best” selection of short films made by young filmmakers from European film schools. Enjoy an evening of outdoor European cinema with your friends and family.
This special event is free and open to the public.
Inauguration of the 12th ABICC World Business Month 2012
Monday April 30, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Rusty Pelican Restaurant
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
RSVP: news@abicc.com
For further information please contact us at info@iacc-miami.com
Cordially invite you to the Inauguration of the 12th ABICC World Business Month 2012, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Networking Reception with international Wine, & Food Tasting at the Rusty Pelican Restaurant.
Don’t forget to bring a lots of Business Cards!
Sponsor for the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce: Zonin USA, Inc.
A sound of Brazil at Puntino Key Biscayne
Thursday, April 19th, 8pm to 11pm
Puntino Key Biscayne
The Square Plaza
260 Crandon Blvd., Suite 29 & 30
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
info@puntinorestaurants.com
www.puntinokb.com
The Sounds of Brazil Bossanova, Samba & Smooth Jazz
Sonho Meu is a musical Duo that plays tribute to the internationally known Brazilian classics mixed with Jazz standards.
Enjoy the sounds of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Djavan, and Roberto Carlos Elis Regina, Gal Costa, Astrud Gilberto, interpreted by seasoned guitarist/producer and composer Maurice Santa Cruz and by the wondrous voice and interpretation of vocalist/composer Amelia Rosenfeld.
Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program To Host 11th Annual Gala At The Mandarin Oriental
The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program will host its 11th annual gala at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental with more than 500 of South Florida’s leading philanthropists, celebrities and politicians on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Founders Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne, along with Gala Chair Marisa Toccin and Co-Vice President, the Honorable Katherine Fernandez Rundle, have planned an unforgettable evening in celebration of the Women of Tomorrow’s 11th annual gala and its 16th year of mentoring at-risk young girls in South Florida.
The evening will begin with a lavish cocktail reception featuring hors d’oeuvre stations created by the Mandarin Oriental’s executive chef, complemented by a highly anticipated silent auction, including items from top luxury brands and vendors including Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour, Valentino Bal Harbour, Laura Buccellati Handbags, Oscar de la Renta Bal Harbour, Romero Britto, Fontainebleau Miami Beach and many more. Highlights of this year’s live auction include a $5,000 shopping spree courtesy of Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour and a two-year lease on a 2012 Jaguar XJ, courtesy of THE COLLECTION. Following the reception, guests will be escorted into the ballroom, where they will be treated to a decadent four-course dinner and a live performance by South Florida’s own Soul Survivors.
Honorees at the 11th annual event include Honorary Chairs Madeleine & Micky Arison; Legacy Builder Honoree Lola Jacobson; Empowerment Award Honoree Elsie Howard; Excellence Honorees Dave Boylan along with WPLG Local 10; Jamie Byington along with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.; Leadership Award Honoree Susan Kronick; and Mentor of the Year Terri Shikany.
About Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program
Women of Tomorrow was conceived in 1997 by Television Journalist Jennifer Valoppi and co-founded with Don Browne, retired Telemundo Network President. The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program is designed to inspire, motivate and empower at-risk young women to live up to their full potential through a unique mentoring program with highly accomplished professional women and scholarship opportunities. Women of Tomorrow currently mentors over 2200 at-risk girls in over 100 public high schools in approximately 50 cities in South Florida and Metropolitan Detroit with its network of 300 Mentors. Research shows that Women of Tomorrow Mentees have increased self-esteem, a 92% high school graduation rate, and increased academic performance each year they are in the program, to a statistically significant degree. Women of Tomorrow has awarded almost $3 million in college scholarships to more than 1,000 mentees. For more information, call 305.371.3330 or visit www.womenoftomorrow.org.
SoulCentric
3-30-2012, 10:00 pm
Ibis Lounge Key Biscayne
200 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, Fl
ibislounge.com
Soulful House, Classic House and Disco makes its way to Miami. DJ Soulcentric brings you something for the grown folks.
Nectar Indian Music Concert with Jorge Alfano an Mirage
4/7/2012, 7 pm
Yoga Center of Key Biscayne
971 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne,FL 33149
www.yogacenterkb.com
The joy experienced from listening to music is often called, “Nectar,†as is the taste of spiritual enlightenment. Come enjoy the sacred, beautiful music created by “Mirage†the trio comprised of legendary musician Jorge Alfano on sitar, Vicki Richards on Violin, Jeff Deen on tablas and percussion as they perform selections from their new album “Nectar.†Please join us on this creative search.
Known for his specialty on flutes and string instruments, Jorge Alfano’s passion for world music took him to work with great musicians of all traditions and to study with great masters, including Astor Piazzolla and Mercedes Sosa.
He recently performed for His Holiness the 14th DALAI LAMA of Tibet.
Please register in advance by calling Molly Birkholm
at 305.613.9105 or by emailing info@yogacenterkb.com
$25
The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne received members and guests last night at the University of Miami–Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric restaurnt by the ocean to celebrate the opening of the 48th Key Biscayne Art Festival, March 17th thru 18th.
This is an art festival you don’t want to miss. Open to the public
Croquet & Cocktails
April 01, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
500 Brickell Key Drive
Buy Tickets Online
Join the Flagler Street Society (ages 21-45) for their signature fundraiser event! Enjoy croquet, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. For event details, sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, call 305-375-5356 or email: membership@historymiami.org.
Sivananda Affiliated Center Opening in Key Biscayne
02/25/2012, 6:30 p.m.
The Yoga Center of Key Biscayne
971 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, Florida
Please RSVP by emailing info@waalay.net
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 at 6:30pm
Grand Opening Celebration with Srinivasan: Yoga for Health and Transformation
All are welcome to join us for an evening of meditation, celebration and music for the inauguration of the newest Sivananda affiliate studio.
Meditation and lecture will be given by Srinivasan, a close disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, the founder of the Sivananda organization. Srinivasan is the Acharya (spiritual director) of Sivananda yoga centers and ashrams on the East Coast of the United States (including now the Yoga Center of Key Biscayne) and directs the Sivananda Yoga Ashram in Woodbourne, NY.
He will share his insights on how yoga can bring health and transformation in our lives. His genuine, heartfelt kindness and deep wisdom are a reflection of the purity and strength of the Sivananda organization.
Please join us for this free, joyful evening!
La Dolce Vita at Puntino Key Biscayne
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 8pm-11pm
Puntino Key Biscayne
260 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305 361 6252
www.puntinokb.com
A Romantic Evening of Italian, Latin and Jazz songs with Montserrat Franco and Marco Linares
Montserrat Franco is a singer-songwriter whose versatile career has spanned the world from Latin America to the Middle East. Featured as CNN en Español’s “Woman of the Week” and in other media such as Univision and the Miami Herald, this polyglot speaks and sings in seven languages, all with her own distinctive mastery and flair.
Broadening her prodigious array of talents, she researched and practiced diverse styles ranging from jazz, flamenco, Sephardic music, opera, Latin American folk music and world sound.
Also, Montserrat Franco is a Recording Academy (American and Latin Grammy Awards) voting member and a songwriter for Estefan Enterprises in Miami, Florida.
Marco Linares is a talented musician that has been part of Gloria Estefan’s band for several years.
Puntino Key Biscayne presents Una Notte a Napoli Event
Saturday, February 11th, 2012, 8pm-11pm
Puntino Key Biscayne
260 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305 361 6252
www.puntinokb.com
A Romantic Evening of Italian, Latin and Jazz songs with Montserrat Franco and Marco Linares
Montserrat Franco is a singer-songwriter whose versatile career has spanned the world from Latin America to the Middle East. Featured as CNN en Español’s “Woman of the Week†and in other media such as Univision and the Miami Herald, this polyglot speaks and sings in seven languages, all with her own distinctive mastery and flair. Broadening her prodigious array of talents, she researched and practiced diverse styles ranging from jazz, flamenco, Sephardic music, opera, Latin American folk music and world sound.
Marco Linares is a talented musician that has been part of Gloria Estefan’s band for several years. Also Montserrat Franco it’s a Recording Academy (American and Latin Grammy Awards) voting member and a songwriter for Estefan Enterprises in Miami, Florida.
Book your reservations today. (305) 361-6252, info@puntinorestaurants.com
Joint BBQ Event with Miami Brickell, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove and Miami Beach Rotary Clubs
Saturday February 11th 2012, 12:00 PM
Botar’s Grill located at the Bill Baggs State Park
1200 S Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
RSVP Required: susanmatos1@gmail.com
Tel 305-361-5811
Come enjoy this family party along our fellow Rotarians from the Miami Brickell Rotary, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove Rotary Clubs and Miami Beach.
We will have fellowship, great food, games and a great time with Rotarians and Friends!
Please RSVP (required) to enjoy for $20 per adult – entrance to the park, a great pig roast
with 2 sides and 1 drink – tax and gratuity included.
Children: $8.00 will include Chicken nuggets and fries and a soda and entrance to the park.
Please car pool if possible since parking is limited. At the entrance of the park; guest will have to identify as members of Rotary to avoid being charged.
Valentine’s Day 2012 Rusty Pelican
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, Florida
For more information and reservations, please call (305) 361-3818
therustypelican.com
Rusty Pelican, Miami’s recently renovated waterfront dining destination renowned for its amazing views, will be offering a romantic three-course, pre-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner menu filled with aphrodisiacal foods, as well as their regular a la carte dinner menu. The pre-fixe offerings will be available the weekend of February 10, 11, and 12, as well as on Valentine’s Day Tuesday, February 14, during their regular dinner hours; priced at $85 per person, tax and gratuity not included.
To kick off the romantic evening, guests can enjoy sipping on a special Valentine’s cocktail “Berry Kiss Martini†($12) – which includes Prosecco, St. Germain & Wild Strawberry Liqueur. For the first course, diners can choose from the following appetizers: “My Heart Beets for Youâ€- salad with hearts of palm, baby beets, goat cheese timbale, and basil dressing; “Ménage à Foieâ€- foie gras pate, both seared and torchon, brioche toast, honey marmalade, or “Oysters & Pearlsâ€- poached Kumamotos, tapioca pearl, spinach, Osetra caviar. Entrée options include “Heart & Soleâ€- Dover sole, artichoke hearts, asparagus, passion fruit mojo, “Surf ‘n’ Turfâ€- filet mignon, Florida lobster tail, chocolate demi colada, or “My Little Dumplingâ€- porcini & truffle ravioli, chanterelles, and sage sauce. Concluding on a sweet note, diners will indulge in “Valhrona Chocolate Heartsâ€- Fresh Strawberries soaked in Grand Marnier.
Please join us as we celebrate Marissa’s 21st Birthday at The Nestor Family Foundation’s
4th Annual Marissa Nestor Invitational presented by Dade Medical College benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Registration Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tournament Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Awards Luncheon:12:00 p.m.
Crandon Tennis Center
Key Biscayne, FL
Click Here to Register for Event Now
Call (305) 325-9018 or e-mail Jessica.Dominguez@ucpsouthflorida.org for more information about this event.
Doubles Format Tennis Tournament
Silent Auction/ Raffle
Awards Luncheon
You Can Win $1,000 in Epicure Gourmet Market & Café
Gift Cards!
Winners of Division A & B will have the opportunity to play in Stadium Court against Jason Starkman, Epicure Gourmet Market & Café & Eddie Dibbs, World Ranked #5 Tennis Player in 1978 and compete for $1,000 in Epicure Gourmet Market & Café gift cards!
Prizes Include:
2 Tickets to the 2012 Sony Ericsson Women’s Finals,
Gift Cards,
& MUCH MORE!
Registration Prices
Singles Entry: $85
Doubles Entry (2 players): $150
Awards Luncheon Only:
Adults-$50; Children-$15
Entry into tournament includes participation in Awards Luncheon, silent auction, raffle, goody bag, and $25 gift card to Epicure Gourmet Market & Café.
Silent Auction Items Include:
Disney One Day Park Hopper Passes
Two Roundtrip Airline Tickets from Southwest Airlines
Swimming for the Dolphins Experience for Two
Two Tickets to Epicure Gourmet Market & Café’s party at South Beach Food & Wine Festival
& MUCH MORE!
The Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance
02/09/2012 – 02/12/2012, all weekend
The Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami, Florida 33149
virginiakeygrassroots.com
4 Days, 4 Stages, 40+ Bands! Come and immerse yourself into the music featuring bands like Chaka Khan, Del McCoury, Arrested Development, Donna the Buffalo, Immortal Technique, Fishbone, Locos Por Juana, Beausoleil, & more! Stay and camp out the whole weekend and be sure to check out some of the other things happening around the festival like the art and craft vendors, dance workshops, etc. Great Music, Gourmet Food, and Good Friends, what more could you ask for!
LINEUP:
Chaka Khan
Del McCoury
Arrested Development
Donna the Buffalo
Immortal Technique
Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet
Fishbone
Locos Por Juana
Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band
Suenalo
Bill Kelly
The Lee Boys
DJ Waggy Tee
Willie Watson & Evil City Stringband
Jim Lauderdale
DJ Richard McVay
Son Salvaje
Toubab Krewe
DJ Aris
Elastic Bond
High Towa
Christabel & The Jons
Revelation Mizik
Preston Frank & His Zydeco Family Band
Rubblebucket
Sim Redmond Band
Keith Secola & His Wild Band of Indians
Jahfe
ArtOfficial
Mishka
Omniscient
Thousands of One
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Driftwood
The Rowan Cunningham Band
Raffa & Rainer
Mixed Culture
Jacob Jeffries Band
Big Brass JUke
Crazy Fingers
Hindu Cowboys
Big Cosmo
COPE
The Habanero Honeys
Hobex
The Sunsetters
Mikey on Steel Drum
Jewels
Nery Arvelo
Key Biscayne Winn-Dixie Hosts How To Be A Wok Star
Mon., Dec. 19, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store #318
604 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, Fla. 33149
Key Biscayne Winn-Dixie Hosts ‘HOW To Be A Wok Star’ With Wok Star Eleanor Hoh
Together with Fiji Water, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN) invites the community to learn “How to be a Wok Star†featuring Wok Star Eleanor Hoh. Guests will have the opportunity to experience her one-dish Wok cooking technique, which is both simple and easy to use as it requires no recipes, measuring or cooking experience. As part of the cooking demonstrations, Hoh will prepare a simple stir fry: Glorious Bok Choy Medley with multi-colored sweet peppers, asparagus and scallions, followed by Wok Chili Lime Tilapia on a bed of stir fried matchsticks zucchini, squash and mini sweet peppers.
19th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival
March 3, 2012, 2 PM to 2 AM
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami, FL 33149 (Key Biscayne)
www.bobmarleymovement.com
An annual all day music festival featuring a wide variety of international foods and an arts & crafts marketplace.
Live performances by:
Stephen Marley
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
Julian Marley
Burning Spear
Capleton
Cocoa Tea
Tarrus Riley
Collie Buddz & New Kingston
Kevens and more!
Four canned goods are required as part of the admission and will be donated to those in need throughout South Florida.
7th Annual Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction presented by Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation
Nov. 11, 2011, 6:30-10 p.m.
The Links at Key Biscayne restaurant
6700 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, Fla., 33149
keybiscaynewinefest.com
7th Annual Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction set for Nov. 11 presented by Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation Event offers opportunity to sample prestigious American wines, bid on exciting silent auction packages for a good cause
Fine American wines are center stage at the 7th Annual Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction. Guests will taste wines, including several award winners, from prestigious wineries in Washington, Ohio and California, all competing for the title “Best in Show.†Shari Gherman, president of the American Fine Wine Competition and the Gold Medal Wine Tour, returns as the event’s wine director. Gherman’s palate “is one of the best I’ve ever seen,†according to Miami Herald wine writer Fred Tasker.
Presented by Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation, the evening’s activities at the golf club setting include an array of delicacies from outstanding Miami restaurants prepared to compliment the wines. A silent auction will feature more than 100 items, including high-end travel destinations, tickets to sporting events, an Asian cooking class for two, and gift certificates for gourmet and cultural experiences.
“This is a fun and relaxing evening to be enjoyed by everyone who shares an interest in wine, from educated enthusiasts to novices,†Ruben Weisson, chairman of the event and longtime Rotary of Key Biscayne member.
The wine tasting is from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $65 a person before Nov. 4 and for Rotary and participating charity members, and $75 at the door. For ticket purchase and a complete list of the wines to be tasted, visit keybiscaynewinefest.com. Complimentary valet parking will be provided.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Weisson at 305-416-6440 or visit the event’s website at keybiscaynewinefest.com. The deadline is Oct. 28.
Proceeds will benefit the Rotary of Key Biscayne Foundation’s charitable giving program. Rotary will collaborate with Association of Retarded Citizens of South Florida to benefit the ACE Academy in Homestead. The elementary school for children with mental and physical disabilities in Florida City is located in one of the poorest communities in South Florida. The school will receive help in purchasing therapeutic equipment and materials to help 40 children in kindergarten to 5th grade gain better motor coordination in their daily living activities.
The event also will benefit Fundacion Manos del Sur, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Miami that provides education, health and nutrition services to underprivileged children Latin America. This year’s proceeds will help its Fundacion Nina Maria in Chia, Colombia, a poor area near Bogota, purchase needed medical equipment to treat children ages 0-18 who suffer from physical and mental disabilities, are victims of sexual abuse or abandonment. The co-sponsor club is Rotary Club of Bogota Chico, which provides oversight of the funds. Past recipients include the Diabetes Research Foundation and School for the Blind in Argentina. During its 35-year history the foundation has raised more than $530,000 through this event and its annual Key Biscayne Art Festival to fund charitable scholarships and grants.
The panel of judges include some of South Florida’s most discerning wine palates and wine educators: Chip Cassidy, hospitality management professor at Florida International University, Roberto Colombi of The Boca Raton Resort, Barry Alberts of Berries to Wine Inc., and Henry Barrow of La Bottega Wine Wisdom.
Cuisine with an international flavor will be prepared by area restaurants, including 900 Bistro Argentino, Costazul Peruvian restaurant, Old Lisbon, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Doggi’s & More, and The Plaza Italian restaurant.
Other sponsors of the event are Strategic Imports, Stefano’s Wine and Liquors, The Islander News, Key Biscayne and Brickell magazines, El Dorado Furniture, FJ Turbine Power, Key Pharmacy, KeyBiscayners.com, iVinoMiami.com, Lancaster & Reed, Arsicare Group, The Berenguer Group, Island Clinic at Key Biscayne, and Alvarez & Marsal.
All presented wines will be available for sale at the event through Stefano’s Wine and Liquors. The wine retailer of Key Biscayne will coordinate orders and delivery, donating 10 percent of proceeds to Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation.
As the social season (and cooler weather) approaches, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, South Beach and Fort Lauderdale will launch a new season of Full Moon gatherings, whose humble beginnings emanated from a history book describing Tequesta Indians naming Key Biscayne “Bischiyano,†which meant “favorite path of the rising moon†in their language.
Our romantic imaginations took off, and the Full Moon parties began. You have three soirees to choose from – all beautiful, with different, creative variations; some with mystical themes, one with a charitable component, and one with its own Constellation Concierge to point out the celestial sights in the heavens.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotels Of Miami And Fort Lauderdale Harness The Power Of The Moon Launch Full Moon Series For 2011/2012 Season
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami Moonrise Dinner Dates:
2011: November 10; December 10
2012: January 9, February 7, March 8, April 6, May 6, June 4
When the Tequesta Indians first landed on Key Biscayne’s idyllic shore, they named it “Bischiyano†(“Favorite Path of the Rising Moon,â€) for its breathtaking natural phenomenon. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami was so inspired by the monthly occurrence, it created “Moonrise dinners†at signature restaurant Cioppino to transport guests to the mystical past. With an ever-changing four-course menu from Italy’s gastronomic regions created by master Italian Chef Ezio Gamba, tabletop telescopes, and a Constellation Concierge, which is a private guide to the night sky that helps guests pinpoint celestial objects, including stars, planets, comets, nebulae, star clusters and galaxies, this is one of Miami’s best kept secret dinners. Well-priced at $60 per person / $90 per person with wine pairings (or the option to order from the Cioppino menu). (305-365-4286)
While The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami island location lends itself to romantic dinners under the stars, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale create party atmospheres. Both soirees are open to the public, have reduce-priced valet parking, cocktail & appetizer specials and the city’s top DJs spinning.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Oceanfront Dilido Beach Club
Legends of the Full Moon series, oceanfront, with oversized telescopes to watch the moon rising out of the Atlantic, and $10 light bites, specialty cocktails, décor, music and surprises to reflect the mystical qualities of each legend. One surprise: The DiLido happily takes table reservations, which are just that: a reservation to be seated without the obligation of pricey bottle service most clubs charge. (786-276-4008)
7-11 p.m.
October 15 Launch Party: Chang’e, Chinese Goddess of the Moon / $10 light bites, a live chef action station, specialty Lychee Lotus and Thai One On cocktails by Master Mixologist Ramsey Pimentel, Chinese ribbon dancer and more.
November 11: Selene, Greek Titan Goddess of the Moon / $10 light bites, a live chef action station, Ouozo cocktails, fire dancer and more.
December 9: Tecciztecatl, Mexican Moon God / $10 light bites, a live chef action station, Tequila cocktails, Indian drummer with fire dancer and more.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Seventh Floor Tropical Pool Deck
Named “The Party†by Condé Nast Traveler, this favorite Fort Lauderdale soiree is seemingly suspended over the ocean & has ever-changing themes, specialty priced cocktails and light bites, DJ Rob Riggs and charitable components to benefit the community. (954-465-2300)
7-10 p.m.
September 13: From Russia with Love, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
October 13: Benefiting the Miami Dolphins Foundation/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
November 10: Benefiting the Broward County Library System and its Books and Bears Drive.
Thursday, July 28, 6:00pm-10:00pm
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Drive
Complimentary gourmet tastings and Croft Pick cocktails 6:00-7:00pm.
Kick off your shoes, dip your toes in the sand and come join me for cocktails and light bites as the chef introduces new menu items at the gorgeous Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge, home of chic Sunday Lounge parties and one of my favorite spots in Miami any day of the week you need a beautiful escape plan.
Take a couple of hours for yourself, enjoy the good life and “travel†to St. Tropez for the day. No passport required.
Thursday, July 21, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cantina Beach at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Drive
Key Biscayne, Florida
Cocktail Reception, Authentic Cuisine, Decanting (& Tasting!)
A Limited Edition Tequila Created For Cantina Beach
Caps Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Just $75 per person, limited to 50 people
Cocktail reception with complimentary made-to-order guacamole and tasting of the limited-edition Double-Barrel Reposado crafted for Cantina Beach
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Dinner
(An intimate affair, limited to just 50 people)
Cost: Spectacular three-course dinner: $75 per person with tequila pairing
$55 per person without tequila pairing, plus tax and gratuity
A la carte menu also available.
An evening of spectacular Coastal Mexican cuisine as Chef Andres Parlange presents an authentic, three-course menu from his Chiapas homeland while South Florida’s only Tequilier (tequila specialist trained in Mexico’s Agave-growing regions) Heriberto Ovideo unveils the Double Barrel Reposado crafted for Cantina Beach and pairs carefully chosen tequilas with each course alongside Casa Herradura tequila experts. Ovideo remains the authoritative voice on more than 85 premium tequilas carried at Cantina Beach, the largest 100 percent Agave tequila collection in Miami. The evening’s guests will enjoy freshly made guacamole and taste the rare, specially crafted tequila that goes for $450 a bottle at an oceanfront reception preceding dinner. It’s a beautiful, one-of-a-kind date night that’s reasonably priced at just $75 per person.
Three-Course Menu
Presented By Chef De Cuisine Andres Parlange
Chipotle rubbed Tuna Tartare with Citrus Grapefruit, Avocado and
Poblano Vinaigrette; Queso Fundido in Tomatillo Salsa (to share)
Duo of Grilled Lobster and Chicken in Oaxacan Mole
Mayan Chocolate Mousse, Guava Tequila Coulis
The Story Behind The Special Ritz-Carlton Tequila:
Only 240 of these exquisite bottles are in existence and will be unveiled, offered as tastings and available by the bottle ($450) or 2-ounce glass ($32) the night of the dinner, July 21.
Tequilier Heriberto Ovideo traveled to Amatitán, Mexico, believed to be the birthplace of Tequila, to nurture and select specially crafted double-barrel reposado Tequila from the House of Herradura distillery that would be reserved for The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. The process began in 2010 with 100 percent blue Weber Agave tequila “resting†in toasted oak barrels for 11 months before maturing in a second hand-made barrel. Finally in April 2011, Ovideo journeyed to the distillery to taste and choose the best of three barrels awaiting his arrival. The preferred barrel captured smooth, light, earthy flavors and was hand-bottled at Casa Herradura.
All Hands On Deck! Miami Seaquarium Hosts Pirates Weekend
Saturday, Ju1y 2 through Monday, July 4, 2011
Miami Seaquarium
Set sail for Miami Seaquarium as Salty and fellow pirates take over the park during a “Swashbuckling Summerâ€
Miami Seaquarium is offering a heap of adventures for the whole family with Pirates Weekend. From Saturday, Ju1y 2 through Monday, July 4, 2011, the first 150 children each day will receive a swashbuckling gift and those sporting their favorite pirate garb will pay only $10 plus tax for admission with a paid adult. Those who complete Davy Jones’ treasure hunt are in for an especially sweet treat. The park also will feature guest appearances by Salty, its resident pirate, before the exhilarating pirate high wire show.
Pirates Weekend is a part of the “Swashbuckling Summer†program.
Running all summer long, the program features exciting daily high wire acts by the pillaging “Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean,†a Giant Water Slide that is over 25 feet tall and a Pirate Skeleton Walk with friendly pirates that are guaranteed to put a smile on kid’s faces. Guests should also prepare to hit the deck as Pirates take over the Top Deck Dolphin Show.
“Every season, we’re excited to bring new and energizing themes to the park,†commented Andrew Hertz, general manager at Miami Seaquarium. “Pirates Weekend is a great way to kick off the summer.â€
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. For more information on Miami Seaquarium, please call 305-361-5705 or visit www.miamiseaquarium.com.
Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.
Thursday, July 21
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Cocktail reception with complimentary made-to-order guacamole and tasting of the limited-edition Double-Barrel Reposado crafted for Cantina Beach
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Dinner
(An intimate affair, limited to just 50 people)
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
Spectacular three-course dinner: $75 per person with tequila pairing
$55 per person without tequila pairing, plus tax and gratuity
A la carte menu also available.
RESERVATIONS: Required by phoning 305.365.4286.
Three-Course Menu Presented By Chef De Cuisine Andres Parlange
Chipotle rubbed Tuna Tartare with Citrus Grapefruit, Avocado and
Poblano Vinaigrette; Queso Fundido in Tomatillo Salsa (to share)
***
Duo of Grilled Lobster and Chicken in Oaxacan Mole
***
Mayan Chocolate Mousse, Guava Tequila Coulis
An evening of spectacular Coastal Mexican cuisine as Chef Andres Parlange presents an authentic, three-course menu from his Chiapas homeland while South Florida’s only Tequilier (tequila specialist trained in Mexico’s Agave-growing regions) Heriberto Ovideo unveils the Double Barrel Reposado crafted for Cantina Beach and pairs carefully chosen tequilas with each course alongside Casa Herradura tequila experts. Ovideo remains the authoritative voice on more than 85 premium tequilas carried at Cantina Beach, the largest 100 percent Agave tequila collection in Miami. The evening’s guests will enjoy freshly made guacamole and taste the rare, specially crafted tequila that goes for $450 a bottle at an oceanfront reception preceding dinner. It’s a beautiful, one-of-a-kind date night that’s reasonably priced at just $75 per person.
The Story Behind The Special Ritz-Carlton Tequila:
Only 240 of these exquisite bottles are in existence and will be unveiled, offered as tastings and available by the bottle ($450) or 2-ounce glass ($32) the night of the dinner, July 21.
Tequilier Heriberto Ovideo traveled to Amatitán, Mexico, believed to be the birthplace of Tequila, to nurture and select specially crafted double-barrel reposado Tequila from the House of Herradura distillery that would be reserved for The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. The process began in 2010 with 100 percent blue Weber Agave tequila “resting†in toasted oak barrels for 11 months before maturing in a second hand-made barrel. Finally in April 2011, Ovideo journeyed to the distillery to taste and choose the best of three barrels awaiting his arrival. The preferred barrel captured smooth, light, earthy flavors and was hand-bottled at Casa Herradura.
Business Card Exchange in partnership with the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce
June 8, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
UM Campus
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL
RSVP: Click here to RSVP
Rotary Club of Miami Brickell
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, at 7:00PM
Rusty Pelican Restaurant
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
miamibrickellrotary.org
Dinner (all included) $ 35.00
Cash bar
May 31st, 2011 Program
Our next meeting will be a special event:
Hat Party theme dinner, benefiting the Rotary International Foundation and the Safespace Foundation.
To make it a little bit more special, we will the induction of our new members.
Please feel free to extend this invitation to family and friends.
3rd Annual Marissa Nestor Invitational Presented by The Beauty Prescription
Saturday, May 21, Event begins at 8:00 a.m.
Crandon Park Tennis Center
Key Biscayne
www.ucpsouthflorida.org
Registration Costs:
Single Entry: $85.00
Doubles Entry (two players): $150.00
Don’t Want to Play, But Join in on all the other fun:
Adults: $50.00
Children: $15.00
For more information on how you can get involved or become a sponsor, please contact Jessica Dominguez at (305) 325-9018
Join Eva Ritvo, M.D., co-author of The Beauty Prescription & Jason Starkman, Owner of Epicure Gourmet Market & Cafe as they host the 3rd Annual Marissa Nestor Invitational presented by The Beauty Prescription, benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida.
Event Registration includes:
Breakfast and lunch
Tennis tournament in Division A and Division B format
Singles & Doubles
ProAm competition
Awards Ceremony
Silent Auction/Raffle
& much more!
Finals will be played at Stadium Court!
Sponsored by: The Beauty Prescription, Epicure Gourmet Market & Cafe, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Park Shore Pharmacy, Waste Management, SocialMiami.com, Galderma, USTA Florida
Savor National Barbecue Month With Incomparable Mexican BBQ Found Nowhere Else
May 22
Cantina Beach
The Ritz-Carlton
Key Biscayne, Miami.
“Puebla is known for its Tacos Arabes,†says Chef Parlange. Never have I seen them anywhere in the U.S.â€
Legend has it that 200 years ago a Lebanese family settled in Puebla, Mexico and brought the recipe for “doner kabobs†from their homeland. Over time, the specialty kabob incorporated Mexico’s spices and flavors, used soft flour shells instead of pita and became Tacos Arabes (also known as Tacos Orientales), famous in Puebla and rarely seen outside its city limits.†The recipes are carefully guarded to this day (similar to our stateside barbecue competitions), including those of Chef Andres Parlange, who created his own recipe using cilantro, cayenne peppers, chipotle peppers and cumin, which he serves at Cantina Beach, an oceanfront hideaway known for its Coastal Mexican cuisine.
May 22: To celebrate National Barbecue Month, Chef Andres Parlange is creating Tacos Arabes with a Barbecue Flair. He starts with finest prime ground beef and New York cut strip loin, slowly barbecues it on a fire spit outside the oceanfront Cantina Beach, adds his own chipotle barbecue sauce, carves it to order and serves it with tortillas, smoked jalapeno sauce, cilantro and onions ($16).
The city’s only oceanfront Coastal Mexican restaurant presents innovative menu additions and daily specials inspired by Mexico’s culinary regions and created by Chiapas, Mexico-native Chef de Cuisine, Andres Parlange. Vibrant hues of deep red and indigo blue alongside Mexican accents create a special hideaway feel at the large, thatched roof restaurant. Plush lounges, tiki torches and a fire pit complement the natural oceanfront setting, which is so captivating in its beauty that the island’s first settlers named the location, “favorite path of the rising moon.†Tequilier (tequila specialist trained in Mexico’s Agave growing regions) Heriberto Ovideo offers recommendations on the restaurants 85 premium tequila selection, the largest 100 percent Agave tequila collection in Miami.
Cinco De Mayo at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Â We had complimentary Guacamole, prepare fresh right there and it was awesome. Â We also had Mar Azul tequila samplings with flavors such as pomegranate, almond, coffee, banana, coconut and chocolate. My favorite was the chocolate and the chocolate mixed with the banana, so yummy.
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NASCAR, Pirates, bounce houses and baseball highlight themed weekends during May at Park
From NASCAR to Pirates and bounce houses to baseball, May at Miami Seaquarium brings great marine life fun plus special themed weekends for the whole family to enjoy. Every weekend, from May 7 through May 29 between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., guests are invited to experience a new themed weekend at the park. These include:
· May 7th – 8th, Homestead Miami Speedway NASCAR Weekend; Enter the world of racing and come up close to a NASCAR racecar and feel what it’s like to be in the driver’s seat!
· May 14th – 15th, South Florida Parenting Magazine Pirates Weekend; Ahoy Matey! Explore the Caribbean through the eyes of a pirate with obstacle courses, games and swashbuckling arts and crafts.
· May 21st – 22nd, Power Party Events Weekend; Music, fun and dueling inflatables from the University of Miami and Florida International University. UM and FIU students get in for half price, with student ID.
· May 28th – 29th, Florida Marlins Baseball Weekend; Play Ball! Join the Florida Marlins and practice your pitching and hitting, plus enter to win cool prizes.
“We’re excited to provide our guests not only with marine science fun, but also much more to discover,†commented Andrew Hertz, general manager at Miami Seaquarium. “These family fun days provide a great way for children to learn about marine life while also experiencing the world of NASCAR, pirates and baseball.â€
Coupons offering a Buy One, Get One Free discount on admission to Miami Seaquarium throughout the month of May are available at www.facebook.com/miamiseaquarium. For more information visit www.miamiseaquarium.com or contact 305-361-5705 ext. 225.
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $38.95 and $28.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com.
Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.
Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne Guests Among First to Test Drive New BMWs… FREE…
Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami Is First Stop On BMW Driving Tour
Latest BMWs Availble For Complimentary Test-Drives
May 1 – June 4, 2011
Guests at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami can drive the latest BMW’s gratis to explore Miami in style via The Ritz-Carlton BMW Driving Tour, which gives resort guests complimentary access to one of eight new models for personal daytime and evening use from May 1 through June 4. The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne is the first stop on the 2011 tour, which travels to Ritz-Carlton hotels in Amelia Island, Reynolds Plantation, Charlotte and Naples through December 3.
The Z4 sDrive35i; 335i Convertible; 535i Sedan; 550i Gran Turismo; 750Li Sedan; X5 Diesel; X6 Sports Activity Coupe and the MINI Cooper S Countryman are available daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for up to three-hour journeys, providing ample time to tour the nearby Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & historic lighthouse on Key Biscayne; the famed Art Deco-lined streets of South Beach; the charming Spanish-style Coral Gables and beyond. For evening excursions, Drive & Dinner reservations are available from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The resort concierge will provide recommended sites and maps and can also enter destinations into each car’s GPS system prior to the test drive.
“Guests can make advance reservations and check out the latest luxury BMWs like they would a library book, then simply turn the car back in,†says General Manager Derek Flint. “It’s an amazing opportunity to discover the area and test out the next generation of luxury cars before anyone else.â€
Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and advance reservations are recommended by phoning the concierge at 305.365.4135, or guests can reserve a car at the BMW Guest Experience counter in the resort lobby upon arrival.
Thursday, May 5, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Cantina Beach at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Drive
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Commemorate and celebrate the infamous “Batalla de Puebla†between France and Mexico at the regions only oceanfront, coastal Mexican restaurant, Cantina Beach. The fiesta begins as the restaurant’s Guacamoliers prepare fresh, complimentary Guacamole flights (Traditional, Mango with Pomegranate seeds and Pineapple with Chicarron). With the ocean as the backdrop and while the sounds from the live band play into the night, guests will enjoy complimentary Mar Azul tequila samplings with exotic flavors such as pomegranate, almond, coffee, banana, coconut and chocolate and specialty priced, $10 Mar Azul margaritas. Chiapas-native, Chef Andres Parlange pays homage to the land of Puebla with authentic, appetizers inspired by the region.
Bunny-Palooza Hops Onto The Easter Scene With A Big Easter Parade, Continuous Easter Egg Hunts And A Car Giveaway At Miami Seaquarium
Friday, April 22nd – Sunday April 24th, 2011
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL.
Bunny-Palooza, the ultimate Easter Egg Hunt Celebration, marches in to Miami Seaquarium from Friday, April 22nd to Sunday, April 24th, 2011 featuring a big Easter Parade; continuous Easter Egg Hunts and five acres of adrenaline pumping fun with bounce houses, ‘Giant Fun Slide,’ Rock Climbing Wall and Euro Bungee jump. Bunny hoppers will enjoy heaps of candies, prizes and many surprises. The Easter festival offers egg hunts throughout each day between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and a spectacular Easter Parade daily at 1 p.m. complete with Marching Bands, strolling performers, costumed characters and culminates with the arrival of The Easter Bunny. Special discount coupons offering 50 percent off child admission with the purchase of a regular adult admission to Bunny-Palooza are available at participating Publix Supermarkets.
On Easter Sunday a 2011 Toyota Yaris will be given away to one lucky guest. To enter to win visit Miami Seaquarium, Kendall Toyota and West Kendall Toyota from now until April 18th and guess how many eggs are stuffed into the car. Ten finalists will be given a key. On Easter Sunday at Miami Seaquarium, each finalist will try to start the Yaris with the key that they were given, the guest with the correct key, wins the car.
During the festivities, bunny hoppers should be on the lookout for the Golden Egg, which will be hidden in one goodie bag that will be given out during Bunny-Palooza. The Golden Egg will give one lucky child and up to three other family members or friends, admission to Miami Seaquarium for their entire lifetime.
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $38.95 and $28.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com. Like Miami Seaquarium on facebook.
Thursday, March 24, 6pm – 9pm
Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Drive
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne together with Mount Gay Rum invite you to a gorgeous afternoon soiree at the St. Tropez-inspired Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge. Let ocean breezes caress you as you taste complimentary hors d’oeuvres and Mount Gay rum samplings, and sip specialty price cocktails as a DJ transports you to a haute French Riviera-style afternoon.
The courtesy of your reply is requested by phoning 305-365-4186 or by emailing Melissa.Sosa@ritzcarlton.com
Valet Parking validation available
Flipper’s Truck Stop At Miami Seaquarium
Sunday, March 27 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m
Miami Seaquarium
Food Truck Fans Enjoy Variety on Sunday, March 27
For one day only, Miami Seaquarium will be hosting Miami’s most renowned food trucks on Sunday, March 27 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Outside Miami Seaquarium, the delectable event will include food trucks such as Latin Burger, The Fish Box and Cheeseme, to name a few. Additionally, each order will include a “Buy One Get One Free†pass to the park redeemable on the same day or at a later date.
Other food trucks include:
· Churro Mania
· Jefe’s Original Fish Taco and Burgers
· Latin House Grill
· Ms. Cheezious
· The Mexican Gourmet
· Grill Master Café
· The Rolling Stove
· Sugar Rush
· Dim Ssäm
“Wherever they are, food trucks always provide a unique dining experience,†commented Andrew Hertz, general manager at Miami Seaquarium. “Nowhere else in Miami will guests be able to enjoy deep fried sugar dough before interacting with stingrays and seeing breathtaking and educational marine mammal shows.â€
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. For more information on Miami Seaquarium, please call 305-361-5705 or visit www.miamiseaquarium.com.
Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.
Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 7:30 AM
Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami, FL
Register: Teamfootworks.org or call 305-666-RACE
Fees: 5k: $25/$35 on race day 8k: $30/$40 on race day
Entry Fee Includes
Race t-shirt, refreshments, fruits & after party of “arroz con pollo†and beer. Tech shirts to the first 1,000 runners to register
Date & Time
Sunday February 20, 2011
6:30am Race Day Registration Opens
7:30am 8k Run/5k Run & Fitness Walk Starts
Kiddie Dash follows after
Run or Walk and help save a child’s life. The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana
requests your support and invites you to come out and enjoy a great family Sunday
morning.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Children’s Cancer Caring Center
Unprecedented Intimate Gathering Of World’s Top Tennis Players At Second Annual Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne All-Star Charity Tennis Event To Benefit Greater Miami Tennis & Education Foundation
March 22, 4 to 8 p.m
The Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center
The Ritz-Carlton
Key Biscayne
The 2010 Sony Ericsson men’s and women’s winners return to The Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne for the second consecutive year in an unprecedented, intimate gathering of the world’s top tennis players the eve of the Sony Ericsson tennis tournament. The March 22 gathering gives just 33 locals the opportunity to test their skills in a Round Robin qualifying tournament in which the winners earn a chance to hit against the world’s top players and try to return Andy Roddick’s serve. A radar gun will determine if Roddick is kind or unleashes his legendary 155mph rocket.
Led by Grand Slam legend Cliff Drysdale, along with Tennis Director Mark Chellas and ESPN tennis analyst Darren Cahill, who all provide local players with coaching tips and commentary, the all-star lineup features:
· Andy Roddick, Number 1 singles player in the US
· Caroline Wozniaki, Number 1 singles player in the world
· Kim Clijsters, Number 3 singles player in the world, US Open champion
· Plus:
· Guillermo Cañas, Former professional Argentine tennis player
· 18-year old Ryan Harrison, who is considered by many to be the next great American men’s tennis player (featured in a Tennis magazine double-page spread)
The event, March 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. includes a champagne reception with passed hors d’oeuvres, exhibition matches with the top stars, a pro round robin, a “King of the Court†challenge match pitting the pros against the amateur Round Robin winners, and much more.
The action is open to the public by reservation and is limited to the first 150 spectators and 33 players who phone The Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center at 305-365-4300 or contact Mark Chellas at Mark.Chellas@ritzcarlton.com.
Tickets are as follows:
· $250 per person gives the first 33 people to register entry to a Round Robin tournament & tennis tips from Drysdale, Chellas and Cahill to qualify for two spots, giving local players the chance of a lifetime to play out a point with three of the top tennis players in the world.
· $65 per person provides the first 150 spectators tickets to view the exhibitions, quaff champagne and nosh hors d’oeuvres while they watch all the action.
· If nothing less than a sure thing is your style, $3,000 provides one VIP All Access Pass including one player entry in the Round Robin tournament, guaranteed playing time against Roddick, Wozniaki and Clijsters, VIP courtside seating for the courtside champagne reception and a meet-and-greet photo opp.
Proceeds from the second-annual All Star Charity Tennis Event will support the Greater Miami Tennis & Education Foundation that helps economically and socially challenged youth learn tennis and valuable life skills by participating in free, affordable GMTEF tennis and education programs throughout the school year, as well as during the summer.
Miami’s Island Oasis
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami’s only AAA Five Diamond resort, is just minutes from the city’s cosmopolitan center, yet feels like a secluded island getaway with its lush tropical gardens, infinity ocean views and the only South Florida beach on Dr. Beach’s Top Ten Beaches in the U.S. list. Connected to Miami by a picturesque causeway, the luxury resort is a renowned spa destination, has three global dining venues, which take guests on culinary journeys to Tuscany, Coastal Mexico and St. Tropez, and has the largest tennis center of any Ritz-Carlton in the world. The award-winning resort is recognized by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Forbes, Tennis magazine and Golf Digest as among the world’s best hotels. For additional information or reservations, call The Ritz-Carlton toll free at (800) 241-3333, the resort directly at (305) 365-4500, a travel professional or visit The RitzCarlton Web site at: www.ritzcarlton.com.
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, FL 33149 USA
Valentine’s Day
FALL IN LOVE
Rates from $459 through February 28, 2011
Perfect for honeymooners, couples or rekindled love, learn massage techniques with expert spa therapists in a private one-on-one session with your partner while using the new Baborganic Wellness Candle. Warm soy wax is applied and massaged into the back while your partner is guided by a spa therapist to learn key massage points and strokes. At the end of the session, couples will receive the candle to practice at home. 50 minutes This personalized experienced also includes deluxe oceanfront accommodations and daily breakfast for two in Cioppino.
UNITY MASSAGE
Perfect for honeymooners, couples or rekindled love, learn massage techniques with expert spa therapists in a private one-on-one session with your partner while using the new Baborganic Wellness Candle. Warm soy wax is applied and massaged into the back while your partner is guided by a spa therapist to learn key massage points and strokes. At the end of the session, couples will receive the candle to practice at home. 50 minutes / $210
Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
Friday, December 24. 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve Dinner in Cioppino
Capture the Christmas spirit with a special holiday menu.
Reservations Required.
$100.00 adults / $30.00 children
Saturday, December 25
Holiday Brunch Buffet in Cioppino
Gather with loved ones to enjoy a beautiful holiday buffet of
traditional favorites and international flavors. Reservations Required.
Lunch buffet seatings at Noon, 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Dinner buffet seatings at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
$90.00 adults / $45.00 children
Tuesday, December 28. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Mediterranean Buffet in Cioppino
You’ll feel worlds away with the ocean views from the outdoor terrace and a beautiful buffet of Mediterranean favorites including a fantastic antipasto display, carved items and fruit-filled desserts. Reservations Required.
$55.00 adults / $25.00 children
Wednesday, December 29. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Italian Buffet in Cioppino
Savor signature dishes representing the many famed gastronomic regions of Italy. Reservations Required.
$55.00 adults / $25.00 children
Friday, December 31. 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
“Wonderland Night†New Year’s Eve Party
Toast the New Year and enter into a whimsical journey of mysticism and adventure as The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom transforms into “Wonderlandâ€. Share the moment with the entire family as the celebration includes live music, mid-night Champagne toast, lavish buffet created by our Executive Culinary Team and a myriad of party favorites. Reservations Required.
$235.00 adults / $110.00 children
Friday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner in Cioppino
Dine under the stars on the beautiful ocean view terrace or inside at intimate tables while savoring a four-course dinner prepared exclusively for the evening. Reservations required.
Four-course dinner: Seatings at 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
$125.00 adults / $50.00 children
Five-course dinner: Seatings at 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
$195.00 adults / $60.00 children
Friday, December 31. 9:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Dom Perignon Dinner
Enjoy an intimate dinner, exclusive to just 20 people, in the Cioppino Wine Room. Our six-course menu – including Catalan-style Maine lobster salad, Scallop Gratin with White Truffle Sabayon, Oxtail-Stuffed Ravioli and Dover Sole with Beluga Caviar – were created around an accompanying champagne selection from the legendary vineyard. Includes access to “Wonderland Night†following dinner. Reservations Required.
$525.00 per person
Friday, December 31. 9:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Tequila Dinner in Cantina Beach
Sink into plush seating near our Fire Pit Lounge or underneath the Tiki Roof amongst a starry sky, panoramic ocean views and live music – the escape to the Coast of Mexico is seemingly real. Chiapas-native and Chef de Cuisine Andres Parlange presents a three-course menu of authentic cuisine, while Tequilier Heriberto Oviedo expertly matches each dish with a blanco, reposado or añejo tequila. Reservations Required.
$70.00 adults / $90.00 with tequila pairing
Friday, December 31. 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
New Year’s Eve Celebration in RUMBAR
Count down to 2010 with live music from Grupo Nostalgia light-fare, cocktails and a balloon drop at the stroke of midnight.
Saturday, January 1. 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
New Year Recovery Breakfast
Sleep in and stroll down to Cioppino for a recovery buffet serving breakfast and lunch favorites. For those planning to practice the “hair of the dog†folklore, Prosecco, Mimosas and Bloody Marys are included. Reservations required.
$27.00 adults / $13.50 children
Saturday, December 26. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Going Gonzo!
Following Christmas, the holiday fun continues with a special Ritz Kids evening extravaganza hosted by Gonzo- our friendly blue and gold macaw. Get your photo taken with this lovable mascot and make a frame to complete the memory. The evening also includes dinner, games and a movie.
$70.00 per child
For more information, please dial extension 4300.
Thursday, December 23. 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 29. 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Cookie Decorating with the Chef
Use sugar and spice to create something nice during this favorite holiday tradition. Little chefs will receive their own Ritz-Carlton aprons and hands-on cookie decorating instruction from the Master Pastry Chef. To ensure instruction is personalized, each class is limited to 20 children. Reservations Required.
$30.00 per child (not including tax & gratuity)
Act4Me’s Charity Poker Tournament
Thursday, December 9th at 7 p.m.
Key Biscayne Beach Club, 685 Ocean Drive
www.act4me.org
Miami Young Republicans Sponsored BBQ
Saturday, November 6th 2010, 12:00 noon – 3:00PM
Crandon Park at Key Biscayne
4000 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
*exact location will be announced w/ RSVP
miamiyoungrepublicans.com
Come celebrate a victorious Florida elections sweep with the Miami Young Republicans at Crandon Park. We will be supplying the meat and munchies. Feel free to join in with your own beer!
The Weather Channel tells us to look forward to zero chance of rain, sunny skies and cool temperatures in the 60’s all day!
The Young Republicans kindly ask that you RSVP to this event via email: miamiyoungrepublicans@gmail.com, twitter: @miamiyrs, or FB group so that we can account for you and your guests in order to purchase the right amount of meat.
We look forward to meeting you!
Follow us on Twitter @miamiyrs. Join our Facebook group “Miami Young Republicans (aka the Biscayne Bay Young Republicans)”. Stay updated by signing up for monthly e-mails regarding meetings, happy hours and socials via miamiyoungrepublicans.com.
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3 Nights of Fun & Frights! Friday, Saturday & Sunday
October 29th – 31st • 5 – 11pm
Kids will have a spooky good time at the annual Monster Splash Nighttime Bash, a family-friendly nighttime extravaganza.
Website.
For young ghosts and goblins:
Trick or treating
Spooky stroll through ‘Frightening Forest’
Pirate Skeleton Walk
Little Monster Play Area
‘Field of Screams’ for older scare seekers:
Unlimited carnival rides
2 haunted houses including ‘Buried Alive’
Live DJ, games & food
Plus trilling Halloween-themed Shows for everyone! ONLY $24.95 (10 and up) & $19.95 (3-9 yrs)
Groups of 10 or more call (305) 365-2531 for group discounts.
Buried Alive
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway,
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Across from the Miami Seaquarium
Fri, Oct 22 – Sun, Oct 24
Thurs, Oct 28 – Sun, Oct 31
7pm – 11 pm
$13 all night and unlimited carnival rides
www.buriedalive2010.com
Experience the suffocating sensation of being buried in your own tomb. The maggots and flesh-eating worms aren’t your only companions. Your worst nightmares live down here, too. This Halloween, we’re gonna scare the (BLEEP) out of you!
South Florida’s most horrific haunted houses
The insanity of unlimited carnival rides
Food, music and beer (you’ll need a few after this one)
On the “field of screams†next to Miami Seaquarium.
6th Annual Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction
Friday, November 12, 2010, 6:30 PM
The Links @ Key Biscayne
6700 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, Florida
www.keybiscaynewinefest.com
The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation announces a unique wine tasting “New World vs. Old Worldâ€. Wines from the New World – USA, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay will compete for the “Best New World Wineâ€; the Old World- France, Spain and Italy will compete for the “Best Old World Wineâ€. And then they will face off! Who will win Best of Show?
Proceeds of the “New World vs. Old World†event will benefit The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation’s charitable work in the Miami area and beyond.
Cost:
$85.00 the night of the event.
$75.00 Pre-register by November 5th
$65 for members of Rotary and its participating charitable organizations.
Cash, check, credit cards welcome. Complimentary Valet Parking available.
The second annual Lily’s Light: Kites for a Cure. This is a family Kite Fly for Lung Cancer Awareness and Research in Crandon Park, November 13 from 12-3p. The day of the event participants are given an event t-shirt and a kite which they decorate on site. It’s a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Join us once again this year as we take flight against lung cancer, and decorate and fly kites to raise funds and awareness for lung cancer research at the second annual Lily’s Light: Kites for a Cure TM.
Last year we raised over $27,000 and this year we look to surpass that. All funds raised will go directly to funding a research grant in memory of Lily Plaza . Come out on Saturday, November 13th, to Crandon Park ‘s South Beach Pavilion 6 on Key Biscayne. The kite flying will start at noon and for $25 ($30 day of the event) you get a kite and a T-shirt.
For more information contact Anna Plaza at 786.258.1858 or visit http://lilyslight.kintera.org to register or donate online.
For more information call (786) 258-1858 or visit here.
Dune Sunday Lounge Parties
Every Sunday, 3pm – sunset
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Website.
Every Sunday, Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge becomes the chic weekend wind down spot for those in-the-know with a Lounge party featuring a DJ spinning European lounge music and a specialty $8 caipirinha menu. Cocktails and direct ocean views are best enjoyed from private VIP cabanas or cozy lounges on the sand.
It’s the chic way to wind down the weekend and feel like you’re a million miles away from Miami.
you are invited to the grand opening of Puntino in Key Biscaine this saturday at 8:00 pm, at 260 crandon blvd, ste 29/30
GRAND OPENING EVENT OF PUNTINO KEY BISCAYNE, LEO HIDALGO NEW PAINTINGS
Swamp Stomp is back again for it’s 4th year! With a new venue, awesome lineup, and funkiness to spare, it’s going to be the rockinest, craziest, stompenest time you’ll have all year.
Featuring theThe Lee Boys
Jahfé | JUke | ArtOfficial | Rachel Goodrich
The Swamp Stomp Revue | Beckham County Trainwreck
Bridget+Luke | Dj A-TRAIN
Let’s all get together to stomp some swamp!
Tickets:
$10 at the door
$8 limited pre-sale at http://swampstomp.eventbrite.com
All ages welcome
21 to drink
$4 well drinks
$3 select shots
$2 PBR
Please join Connect Florida and The Urban Environment League for a panel discussion on “The Energy Revolution!” Solutions for a Clean & Efficient Energy Future.
The event will take place Wednesday, April 21st at 6pm at the Rusty Pelican on Virginia Key.
UEL DINNER FORUM – April 21st
The Urban Environment League invites you to: The Energy Revolution! Solutions for a Clean & Efficient Energy Future
Cost (including a fabulous three-course dinner and a panoramic, sunset view of downtown and Biscayne Bay): $25 -($20 for students)
Cocktails 6
Dinner starts 6:30
Program Itself is free at 7:30.
http://urbanenvironmentleague.blogspot.com
On April 21, 2010, the Urban Environment League will be hosting another one of their informative monthly dinner programs. During the environmentally conscious month of April, the organization will be focusing on Energy, and what it means to be ‘sustainable’ in South Florida.
‘Energy Revolution’ will consist of a dynamic panel of energy experts and industry leaders that will look specifically at South Florida to assess the current energy mix, propose ideal and reachable goals for the future, and offer a road map on how Floridians can best reach the goals proposed.
Panelists will discuss how the modernization of the nation’s electrical grid will help Americans be more energy efficient and assist in the transition from a reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. The Energy Smart Miami initiative will serve as a local example of a tool that is being used to help lead the nation towards a sustainable energy future.
Celebrate the awesomeness of Jimbo’s with the man himself. Down BBQ, beer, smoked fish & more on Sun April 11 from noon-5pm
You know the drill: every year, hundreds descend on Jimbo’s ramshackle hideaway to celebrate the man and the bait shack from Ace Ventura. But this year may be your last chance—the city is talking about shutting the place down. Bring a sixer and a cigar for the old man and settle in for a day of beer, bocce and smoked fish.
http://jimbosplace.com
Pictures from last year’s bday at Jimbo’s by Jipsy
EarthFest 2010
40th Earth Day Anniversary Edition
EarthFest 2010!
Sunday, April 18th!
*Calling ALL beautiful people of the EARTH!*
Join us on April 18th for the LARGEST, most POWERFUL Earth Day celebration in South Florida !
~ Expand The Love ~ , in collaboration with Earth Learning and Miami-Dade County , PRESENT:
EarthFest 2010!
Sunday, April 18th
Crandon Park on Key Biscayne
12pm-8pm
RSVP and Invite Friends on Facebook
This is the 40th Earth Day Anniversary Celebration and the FOURTH Annual EarthFest!…a beautiful day for the whole family filled with live MUSIC, amazing WORKSHOPS for the mind, body, spirit and EARTH, sustainability, vendors, delicious vegetarian and vegan FOOD, CEREMONY, drumming, RAW FOOD demonstrations, NATURE walks, ART, and so much more!
*Experience powerful MUSIC, SPOKEN WORD AND CEREMONY by:
The Heavy Pets theheavypets.com
Teri Catlin tericatlin.com
Sosos myspace.com/sosos
PHIsonica phisonica.com
Xavier Hawk xavierhawk.net/
Kavayah Amn myspace.com/kavayah
Soulflower facebook.com/soulflower777
Jai/ Sol Temple soltemple.com
Drumming with Jude Papaloko jakmelartgallery.com papaloko4kids.wordpress.com
Earth Healing Ceremony by Lucho myspace.com/lcondor
*LINE-UP*
12:30–1:15pm Jai/ Sol Temple
1:30–1:45pm Soulflower
1:45–2:30pm PHIsonica with Xavier Hawk and Kavayah Amn
3–3:45pm Sosos
4–5pm Teri Catlin
5-5:30 Earth Healing Ceremony with Lucho
5:30-7pm The Heavy Pets
7-8pm Jude Papaloko drum circle
PLUS we will be spinning music composed just for Earthfest from DJ SPAM of Spam Allstars!
Bring your DRUMS and other instruments for our evening DRUM CIRCLE at 7pm!
*COME EARLY to Participate in Amazing Workshops all day, including:
In the * Soul Circle*
1-2pm Yoga w/ Green Monkey greenmonkey.net/
2-2:30 The Big Glow: Discovering the Light Within w/ Brian Piergrossi thebigglow.com
2:30-3 Dance/Movement Therapy w/ Michele Iemolo of URI uri-1.com
3-3:30 Deep Ecology/Connecting with the Earth w/ Val Silidker thevoiceoftheearth.com/about.htm
3:30-4 Sacred Sound Healing w/ Eric Dez ericdez.com and Randall Rodriguez singingbowlguru.com
4-4:30 Qigong w/ Jared Krupnick energeticqigong.com
4:30-5 Thai-Yoga Interactive Demonstration w/ Yoga Christy yogachristy.com
In the Earth Literacy Center :
1-2 Water, our needs & supplies by Lynn Hudgins of Nature’s Natives
2-3 Taking Care of Garden Pests & Diseases Organically by Andres Mejides
3-3:30 Permaculture with Marcus Thomson permacultureguild.us
3:30-4 Growing a Food Forest in Your Backyard by Mario Yanez earth-learning.org/
4-5 Global Warming-Our Changes…Oceans
In the Whole Foods Activity Center:
2-3 and 4-5 Raw food preparation Sheryn Abalos
3-4 Tim Tye (Music)
PLUS: Nature Walks and Tram Tours running all day!
2-3 and 4-5 Every Child Outside by Christy Shultz and More!
Plus: Body Art by Keegan facebook.com/bodyartbykeegan and Luana Steffan queenluana.com
We will also have a healing tent set up with a variety of healing arts available: Thai massage, Acupuncture, Energy Work, Sound Healing and more!
EarthFest is a beautiful day of honoring EARTH, celebrating community, and strengthening our minds, bodies, and spirits for the transformation of ourselves and our world!
Come experience true sustainability and consciousness with Expand the Love, Earth Learning, and our entire South Florida Family!
$10 Suggested Donation
*with opportunities to win healing sessions and some fabulous earth-conscious GIFTS!*
*Bring: Concert blanket/portable chair, Re-usable water bottles (free refills provided), Drum / instrument for drum circle, yoga mat, Any electronics & computer equipment to recycle.
Join us as we celebrate Earth, the Greater Everglades, and a sustainable South Florida ! Each and every one of us has the power to bring about a more sustainable world through our everyday actions and personal choices. Together, let’s transform our world!
*This is an Expand the Love and Earth Learning event!
*Hosted by Val Silidker, The Voice of the Earth thevoiceoftheearth.com
Sponsored by: Whole Foods Market :: DisneyNature’s Oceans :: MDC Earth Ethics Institute :: Comm. Carlos A. Gimanez, Dist. 7 :: CBS Outdoor Advertising :: Friends of WLRN :: Miami New Times :: Natural Awakenings Magazine :: Edible South Florida Magazine :: Event Rhythm Management
Sound provided by Orange Blossom Jamboree orangeblossomjamboree.com
*If you are interested in being a sponsor, volunteering, or vending, contact us at Val@ExpandTheLove.com
Florida Film Production Coalition 2nd Annual Film Community Barbeque Bash
Time: March 21, 2010 from 12pm to 5pm
Location: Virginia Key Beach Park
Organized By: Florida Film Production Coalition
This is a Fundraiser to support the Entertainment Industy Economic Development Legislation going through Committees during the Legislative Sessions Beginning March 3rd.
There will be:
RAFFLE PRIZES
LIVE MUSIC
GREAT BARBEQUE By My Buddy Catering
A FAMILY DAY
DONATION:
Members $10
Non-Members $15
Children $5
For More Information Visit: www.ffpcoalition.com or email: info@ffpcoalition.com
Aracataca Restaurant Opening – February 25th!
There’s a new Colombian chic restaurant opening on Key Biscayne.
180 Crandon Blvd, Suite 117
Voices United, An All Kids Arts Organization Presents A Special Screening Of Voices United: The Documentary
Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 7:00pm., St. Christopher’s Church, Key Biscayne
WHAT: Voices United (VU), a non-profit arts organization for children, is proud to present a special screening of Voiced United: The Documentary, created by VU Alumnus and Miami Native, Arlyn Richardson. This heartfelt documentary focuses on VU’s unique process of enabling children to express their concerns and ideas through writing their own scripts, composing music, developing choreography and creating their own scenery.
WHO: Arlyn Richardson, Miami Native and VU Alumni, is a film maker and director. He is based in Los Angeles California and has worked on feature films such as Blood Diamond and The Last Samurai. Compelled by VU’s enormous influence on his childhood, Richardson, focused the documentary on the performance process, interviews with current and past participants and its Founder, Katie Christie.
WHEN: Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 and includes gourmet pizza, popcorn and refreshments.
WHERE: St. Christopher’s By-The-Sea Church, Parish Hall, 95 Harbor Drive Key Biscayne, FL 33149.
INFORMATION: Voices United is a non-profit youth organization that promotes cross-cultural understanding through the arts. To purchase tickets for Voices United: The Documentary, please call 305-726-4822, email Katie@voicesunited.org or visit www.voicesunited.org.
Photos attached: 2173, jpg. Caption: Arlyn Richardson, Voices United Alumnus and Miami Native, conducting a session about film making to the VU kids. 1234, jpg. Caption: Voices United students during a performance in Quebec, Canada at the World Youth Congress.
Sony Ericsson Open
Main draw: Wednesday, March 24 – Sunday, April 4, 2010
Qualifying rounds: Monday & Tuesday, March 22 – March 23, 2010
Site
Tennis Center at Crandon Park
7300 Crandon Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33149
Tournament Main Office: 305-446-2200
Tournament Fax: 305-446-9080
Media Contact: Sam Henderson
Website: www.SonyEricssonOpen.com
Format
One of the only combined 12-day tennis event on the ATP and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour calendars, the Sony Ericsson Open features the world’s top-ranked pros – 96 men and 96 women – in singles competition, and 32 men’s teams and 32 women’s teams in doubles action.
History
On August 29, 2006, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications announced the signing of a four year contract to become the title sponsor of the Sony Ericsson Open. With $9 million in prize money the Sony Ericsson Open is currently the largest tournament in the world with Title Sponsorship. When Butch Buchholz established the event in 1985, it marked the first time in 56 years that a new two-week tournament featuring men and women was launched. Located in Delray Beach (Laver’s International Tennis Center) in 1985 and Boca Raton (Boca West) in 1986, the tournament found a permanent home in 1987 on Miami’s Key Biscayne. In 1994, Miami-Dade County christened the Tennis Center at Crandon Park, a 30-acre expanse that is transformed each year from a public tennis facility into a full-fledged festival for the Sony Ericsson Open. The Sony Ericsson Open, considered one of the most prestigious titles in professional tennis, has been awarded “Tournament of the Year” by the ATP in eight of the last 10 years. In 2004 the event was also named “Tournament of the Year” by the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. In 1999, the tournament was purchased by IMG.
Tickets (305) 442-3367 or www.SonyEricssonOpen.com
Single-session tickets for all 24 sessions of the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets by calling the Sony Ericsson Open Ticket Office at (305) 442-3367 or by going online at www.sonyericssonopen.com.
The 26th edition of the Sony Ericsson Open is scheduled for March 22-April 4 and will once again feature the top-96 players on both ATP and Sony Ericsson WTA Tours competing at the Crandon Park Tennis Center for one of the most prestigious titles in tennis.
Men’s and women’s qualifying will start on Monday, March 22 with a select number of women’s opening round main draw matches taking place on Tuesday, March 23. Men’s main draw action kicks-off on Wednesday, March 24.
Additionally, the Tuesday women’s main draw start means that women’s seeded players will begin play on Thursday, March 25 rather than the traditional Friday start.
But the Sony Ericsson Open is more than just tennis, it is a total entertainment experience. High fashion, fine food, fabulous shopping and celebrity musical performances have made the tournament the most glamorous on tour.
Come see why huge crowds as well as the biggest names in music, entertainment and sports like Owen Wilson, Eliza Dushku, Meagan Good, Adrien Brody, Shakira, Paulina Rubio, Alejandro Sanz, Enrique Inglesias, Anna Kournikova, Dwyane Wade, Terrell Owens and Helio Castroneves visit the Sony Ericsson Open each spring.
Don’t miss any of the action. Secure your seats for 2010 and watch the best players in the world including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and Venus Williams as they battle on the purple courts for one of the most coveted trophies on tour.
In addition to the single-session tickets, the Sony Ericsson Open also has Ticket Packages and Vacation Packages available to suit everyone’s needs.
You can call the Sony Ericsson Open ticket office at 305-442-3367 or email the ticket office at tickets@imgworld.com for more information.
ABOUT THE SONY ERICSSON OPEN: The 2010 Sony Ericsson Open will be played March 24-April 4 at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Miami. The 12-day combined event, founded by Butch Buchholz in 1985, is owned and operated by IMG. The Sony Ericsson Open is one of nine ATP Masters Series events on the ATP calendar, a Premier Mandatory event on the Sony Ericsson WTA TOUR calendar, and features the top men’s and women’s tennis players in the world. In 2009 British standout Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic for his first Sony Ericsson Open title, while rising Belarusian star Victoria Azarenka knocked off Serena Williams to capture her first title in Miami. For ticket information, call (305) 442-3367 or visit the website at http://www.SonyEricssonOpen.com.
Image © Sony Ericsson Open
Victoria Azarenka poses for photos at Crandon Park Beach
Via Robert Burr
You Saved Jimbo’s
Celebrate The Repeal
of the $5 Entrance Fee
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Time: noon
Location: Jimbo’s Shrimp Shack
Suggestion: Join your fellow friends of Jimbo volunteers in the clean up effort.
The city of Miami has stopped charging a fee of $5 to every car that passes the toll gate on Virginia Key on the way to Jimbo’s.
Join the celebration on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at noon at Jimbo’s!
To All Friends of Jimbo,
The city has agreed to rescind the $5 fee (penalty) on Jimbo’s customers. If you pay the $5 fee at the toll booth, have your receipt signed at Jimbo’s for a full refund when you exit.
Send an email to city officials thanking them for making this change, which was clearly unfair to Jimbo.
Now the city is pressuring Jimbo to keep the place clean and neat, so we’re all lending a hand to get rid of some of the refuse and trash.
Thank you!
Pass the word to friends of Jimbo. We’ll see you all there.
Jimbo’s web site
A very unique and rare gathering of over 15 boutique California wineries to benefit several South Florida charities. Most of the wineries in attendance do it for the love and art of making wine and only produce around 100 cases of each wine being poured. It should be a lot of fun and a real bargain for 3 1/2 hours of wine, food & silent auction for only $75.00. Please share this save-the-date and encourage people to register early, so they save on the regular price of $85.00.
Pre-Register TODAY
Pre-registration before November 2nd: $75.00
General admission after November 2nd: $85.00
Click here to Pre-register and save $10.00 from general admission through November 2nd.
Click here for Special admission for participating Charity Members
(Rotary, Arc, Manos del Sur, Shake-a leg) Admission: $65.00
For more information or to purchase tickets by phone,
please call (305)759-8500 ext 141 or email ghparra@comcast.net
Cash, Check, Credit Cards welcomed
Monthly Goddess Workshops and Gatherings with Michelle Maniaci. Women Commited to Living Juicy and Authentic Lives filled with Love, Nurturing, Acceptance, Creative Self Expression, and Peace.
The two hour gathering consists of the following:
1. 90 minute educational and experiential workshop followed by networking social.
2. Women are asked to share their passions (bring their business cards so that we may network and create community).
3. Women are required to commit to celebrating their Feminine Divine Essence, the Goddess within. :)
What is A Goddess?
By definition, a Goddess is a woman with great beauty or grace. Every woman is a Goddess, and we all have our own unique talents to share and radiate out to the world. Goddess Gatherings are safe spaces where we can connect to, celebrate, and express the Divine Feminine Radiance that is the Goddess within us.
The mission of Goddess Gatherings with Michelle Maniaci is to co-create Unity and Balance between our feminine/masculine aspects and to connect to, honor, and share our Divine Authentic Selves with each other. Together we will also strengthen our connection to our amazing innate healing potential. I have done a lot of self-nurturing, self-healing this year, feeling and cleansing on the inside. I have also practiced shadow work, dissolving ego, fear, and stress (it is an ongoing process),… this has inspired me to share Nurturing Moves once per month in the form of Goddess Gatherings that will rock your world, but also uplift your business/visions. I want to do something positive in our world…Diversity is welcome. It is a sacred time where we can learn something new to enhance our inner lives, but also how we relate to others. It is a time to celebrate our wonderful talents, businesses, support each other’s visions, have fun, and celebrate LIFE to the fullest. Tell a friend… please dress in comfortable clothes. If you like to share your talents with us as a special guest speaker. We all have so much to share and shine onto our world, let’s do it together.
Goddess Yoga and Dance 8-9:30pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Waalay Yoga and Wellness Center
Wednesday October 21, 2009 from 8-9:30pm For Goddess Yoga and Dance Workshop at the beautiful Waalay Yoga and Wellness Center in Key Biscayne.
We will energize our chakras, rinse our bodies of mental/physical/emotional tension, and free our mind as we embody the different Goddess Archetypes with Nurturing Moves®.
Allow Your Feminine Divine Energy, Compassion, Love, and Acceptance To Strengthen and Radiate Outwards To Our World. This is a therapeutic, wellness, spiritual, and mental “workout”. Bring a towel, dress to sweat, and move freely. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
For more details: Link to www.nurturingmoves.com/goddessesgathering.html . Please RSVP with Michelle at 305-206-2229 or birthdance@gmail.com
Investment: $15, bring a friend!
Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Even if tennis is not your sport, be sure to join our Wine Tasting & Silent Auction on Friday evening, October 16th.
Relax and unwind in the Players’ Club as you taste several wonderful wine selections and appetizers.
If your company is not participating in the Tennis Classic, there is a $10 per-person charge at the door for the Wine Tasting. Trust us, it’s worth every penny!
You can also bid on some outstanding Silent Auction items. Our auctioneer is the legendary voice of the Miami Hurricanes, stadium announcer Jay Rokeach.
Where & When
Wine Tasting
Friday, October 16, 2009
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
7300 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne
(Tennis Center Clubhouse)
RSVP to sgalvin@jamiami.org
Event page
October 2, 2009
Annual Fundraising Auction at the Miami Rowing Club (3601 Rickenbacker, Key Biscayne, FL).
www.jrorangebowl.com
The Junior Orange Bowl is holding their largest annual fundraising event at the Miami Rowing Club. This year’s theme is ‘Beach, Blanket, Bingo’ and the items total over $20,000. Besides bidding and supporting this worthy cause, everyone is invited to sip on cocktails and enjoy the delicious food catered by Rellish. Ron Magill from the Miami Metrozoo will be auctioning items such as a 4-day cruise, a sterling silver heart pendant from Tiffanny & Co, and a ‘Perfect Weekend Getaway’ at Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club. Guests are welcomed to dress up in their best 60s beach getup, and bid the night away. The event will benefit the Junior Orange Bowl Committee, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, home to the largest international youth arts and sports festival in the world. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door.
The Rhythm Foundation invites you to a Dance Party Fundraiser
Sat. September 26th, 7:30 PM at Key Biscayne Beach Club
DJ Le Spam and the Spam All Stars – a Perez Prado Tribute
Admission is $100 which includes dinner, open bar and an annual RF membership
Purchase your ticket online now or call (305) 672-5202
Rhythm Foundation website: RhythmFoundation.com
Dinner catering by Spuntino and Pashas, bar by Moleca Cachaca and Heineken
Dress code: casual chic. This is an open air (not a/c) beach club. Think warm summer night!
The wonderful silent auction includes your chance to bid on great prizes like
Mini vacation to Brown’s Hotel and Marina in Bimini
Mini vacation to South Beach Place in Vero Beach: Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award winner for Best Hidden Gem in the US
Club Med vacation in Mexico including American Airlines airfare
Beauty basket from Saks Fifth Avenue
Housewares from NiBa and Las Tias and Heineken
Services like cosmetic dentistry from Sharp Dentristry and expert automatic services from Mercedes Services and jet ski rentals
Fine cognac bottles
Dinners at great restaurants like Bin 18 and Fogo de Chao
Signed collectibles
Much more!
See you there.
MIAMI Taste of the Nation
Thursday, July 30, 2009
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Drive
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
6:00 – 7:00 VIP Reception
7:00 – 10:00 Tasting & Auction
Advanced Ticket Prices
General Admission: $100.00/ Day Of $125.00
Grand Tasting and Auction
VIP Reception featuring Champagne Pommery & Tasting: $200.00/ Day Of $250.00
Early access, Exclusive Champagne Pommery tasting, Gift Bag, Reserved Seating Area, 20% off spa treatments at The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2
More Info
Miami Heritage Network Alert
It has come to our intention that Mayor Diaz intends to move forward with the Virginia Key Master Plan. It may come up as early as the July 9th meeting or July 23rd. The commission doesn’t meet in August. There will be a meeting of interested stakeholders to plan strategy on Monday, June 29th at 5:30PM at the Rusty Pelican.
Please be sure to check the city’s website for the July agendas so we don’t get caught by surprise and plan to attend when the item will be heard. Together we can make a difference.
Business Card Exchange
Date: June 23, 2009
Time: 05:30 PM – 08:30 PM
Complimentary glass of wine & hors d’oeuvres
Happy Hour Prices for all drinks
The “Key Croonerâ€, Jeff Grainger will be entertaining
Join the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, The Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce, The Uruguayan-American Chamber, The Argentine-Florida Chamber of Commerce, along with the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce and meet new business contacts.
Key Colony Plaza Shopping Center
200 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne
RSVP Here
The Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Miami, will host for the second consecutive year, “Gala por una Causaâ€, this June 13th at 7:00 PM, at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, to benefit programs that help marginalized children, coordinated by the Office of the First Lady of the Dominican Republic.
The Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Miami announced for the second consecutive year, its prestigious “Gala por una Causa”, celebrated with great success since its first version. This year in addition to an exquisite dinner and an exciting concert, the famous design house Valentino will Premier its 2009 Fall / Winter Collection.
The event to be held on Saturday June 13th, at The Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, aims to raise funds for social assistance programs executed by the Office of the First Lady of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Margarita Cedeño de Fernández. The mission of these programs is eliminating of child homelessness, supporting the construction and equipping of hospitals and reducing child mortality.
The prestigious design house VALENTINO will bring a remarkable touch of glamour to the evening with the launch of its 2009 Fall / Winter Collection.
Local and international stars will walk the red carpet and will shine in the ballroom while they enjoy a delicious dinner and an energizing concert by The Boba Band, formed by talented musicians from Juan Luis Guerra’s orchestra.
“Gala por una Causa†is a foundation created by the Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Miami, with the commitment of supporting initiatives of the First Lady Dra.Margarita Cedeño de Fernández through its various social welfare projects. To learn more about this organization, please visit their website: www.galaporunacausa.com
Board Up Miami @ Marine Stadium Basin
3601 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, Fl 33149
BOARD UP™ is an action sports and entertainment event created by Miami Sports International (MSI) since 2006. BOARD UP™ was designed for television and to provide a festival atmosphere for spectators of all ages. BOARD UP™ got its start in Miami , known as the gateway to Latin America, and home to a multi-cultural community that features Hispanic Americans, the nation’s largest minority group; Miami is also a sports, fashion and entertainment breeding ground, and it is the ideal destination to host BOARD UP™. BOARD UP™ will be visiting a city near you soon.
MSI has prepared an innovative event for the action sport industry, and will add a concert act as a sideshow to the wakeboard Pro-Am. The event will be fully sanctioned by the USA Wakeboard Association, the sport’s governing body. An amateur tournament is offered in order to provide an unparalleled opportunity for the sport to continue to grow. In 2008, Miami played host to the Pan American Wakeboard Championships preceding the BOARD UP™ Pro Am. The Board Up crew will play host to the US OPEN of Wakeboarding in 2009.
Awesome Lineup in Store at Board Up Miami 2009
The best up and coming bands in South Florida have been selected to perform for you at Board Up Miami on April 25, 2009. Limited Tickets Available, buy them online now!!!
Kyle Crossland
Kyle CrosslandÕs music has recently been drawing the attention of students from the University of Miami. As a student singer-songwriter from the university, KyleÕs acoustic-rock style has been compared to that of John Mayer and Jack Johnson. His energetic performances and catchy up-beat songs are almost magnetic to whoever happens to be listening. From a young age, Kyle knew that somehow his life needed to incorporate music. He has been singing for as long as he can remember, and growing-up he idolized artists like James Taylor and the Beach Boys. His love for singing brought him to Dr. Phiillips a Magnet High School which focused on choral studies. It was in his junior year of high school when Kyle first picked up a guitar and started writing songs.
The KeyRats, Key Biscayne`s finest
On December 31, 2003, The Keyrats had been commissioned to play for a crowd approaching 1,000 people from the balcony of a Key Biscayne residence overlooking the Miami bay. The performance was a success, and shortly thereafter The Keyrats began receiving phone calls from local promoters interested in booking the band. Since then, The Keyrats have played at multiple popular venues in Miami including Oxygen Lounge, Bolero, Honey, Bayside Hut, Transit Lounge, Flavour, Grove Isle, CefaloÕs and the University of Miami. Other notable venues include Jewells, Boardwalk Tavern, B.E.D., and MiamiÕs Mega Club, Mansion. The Keyrats have evolved into a dynamic four piece band consisting of drums, bass, guitars and two vocalists. On some nights they even feature special guests on the keyboard, timbales, saxophone, and a trombone/Trumpet horn section.
You better check their website for more information
Third time was the charm for North Carolina native Adam Fields at Board Up™ Miami, South Florida’s premiere wakeboard festival April 23-25, 2009 in Miami, FL. In a mild upset with an exciting finish, amid mildly windy condition, Fields bested the final field of 10 professional and amateur riders to win the men’s crown at the fourth annual wakeboard festival. Over 60 amateur riders entered the pro-am competition itching for a chance to take on nearly 20 pro men and women wakeboarders and a chance at a combined prize purse of over $10,000.
An international group of riders that featured three Aussies and two Kiwis (from New Zealand) provided excitement from the preliminaries, including Daniel Watkins, who finished fourth, but closed out his opening round ride with a rail slide along the starting dock, and move that wasn’t scored, but certainly thrilled the crowd.
A crowd of 4,000 witnessed the final runs on both the pro men and pro women side, with the final results featuring Adam Fields as champion in his third appearance at the event defeating Dean Smith (2nd overall), and Jeff Weatherall (3rd overall). On the women’s side, as was expected, it was a case of sibling rivalry, just like tennis has the Williams’ sisters consistently vying for titles, wakeboarding has the Hoffman’s, and at this year’s Board Up™ Miami, big sister Raequel still had a few more tricks than her younger sibling Shawna who finished . Tennessee native Corrie Dyer finished 3rd.
Inclusive of this year’s festival was a nearly 4,000 square foot skate park that featured the Assailant and Amaxon Clothing best trick contest where Miami local D’Andre Pendergrass took home the $500 cash prize.
The festival atmosphere was in full effect with live musical performances by Kyle Crossland, The Key Rats, Streetkind, and headliner Araka, all of whom rocked the crowd. There was certainly some dazzle with two swim suit fashion shows that featured the girls from The House of Jackie Brown, and the girls of microkitten.com, me-ow!
For the participant sporting event enthusiast, Saturday morning kicked off the day with the Nike Swim Miami, an open water swimming competition that had over 700 athletes competing in a 10K (the swim marathon), 5K, and mile swim that saw among others, multiple time USA Olympian and 8-time Olympic medalist Gary Hall Jr compete in the mile. Israeli National Team Member, Michael Demetriev was the overall 10K swim champion in a blazing time of 2 hours and 2 minutes.
For additional information and complete results visit the event website @ www.boardup.net (for wakeboarding) and www.miamisportsinternational.com (for the open water swim)
Every year in mid-April, Jimbo celebrates his birthday with a party on a Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of Jimbo’s best friends bring gifts and food and drink to celebrate another year of good times at Jimbo’s.
Bring a birthday card and a good cigar for Jimbo, bring something to eat, something to drink, bring a friend. Come celebrate life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness on Virginia Key.
Sunday, 12:30pm ’til dark, Jimbo’s: Duck Lake Road, Virginia Key; 305.361.7026
The event is Thursday, May 7, 6:00 PM-1:00 AM, at the Bayside Hut (right next door to the Stadium). We have three live bands, DJ Lance-O, hors d’ouvres courtesy of the Bayside Hut, a cash bar-and free admission!.
We’ll also unveil the semifinalists for our logo contest at the party. Friends of Marine Stadium needs a logo! We’ve attached the guidelines to this email-anyone can enter. The winner gets $250, plus the satisfaction of branding a big cause. The semifinalists will also be displayed on our website.
A big thank you to Violette Sproul and Lizzie Easton for putting this together, and to Bayside Hut, for hosting the event. Please feel free to forward the party invite!
Other News
The Marine Stadium was featured in the April issue of Dwell Magazine, a highly respected national magazine of modern architecture and design. You can find the article in the press section at our website, www.marinestadium.org. And if you haven’t been back lately, take a lap around the “letters of support” section to see some new additions. We continue to quietly work on a number of fronts.
Friends of Marine Stadium.
www.marinestadium.org.
Please make sure to REGISTER by APRIL 17, 2009.
If you don’t have a bike… rental bicycles are available at the Park or
simply register for a lunch on the beach and a fun day of recreational activities.
KEY BISCAYNE
Bill Baggs Recreation Park
April 26, 2009 from 10:00 AM…
Come and join us for a day of recreation!
On Sunday, April 26, IACC members and friends will meet in Key Biscayne for a relaxing bike ride in the natural environment of this tropical island paradise just six miles off the coast of Miami.
After the ride the group will gather at one of the pavilions by the beach for a restful lunch and a day of fun recreational activities.
Meeting point: 10:00 AM outside the entrance station of Bill Baggs Park. From there the group will move to the rented pavilion where a breakfast will be offered to all cyclists before starting the ride.
The cost is: $15 IACC Members & kids | $20 Non Members and it includes water for the entire day, breakfast (cornetti & OJ), lunch (Panini, fruit & cookies, beer & water) & a reserved pavilion.
Entrance fees to the park is NOT included ($3 per vehicle with a single occupant or $5 per vehicle with up to 8 occupants – Pedestrians or bike cyclists: $1 each)
Celebrate Earth Day At Earthfest 2009 At Crandon Park Visitors And Nature Center, Sunday, April 19, 2009, 10 A.M. To Sundown
Event Features Live Music, Spoken-Word Performances, Hands-On Workshops, Eco-Tram Tours, Nature Walks, Community Drum Circle, Green Mobility Bike valet service and Much More
In honor of Earth Day, Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation and Earth Learning present the annual Earthfest 2009, an event for the whole family on Sunday, April 19, 2009, 10 a.m. to sundown, at the Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., located at the North Beach entrance of Crandon Park. Admission is free. Parking at Crandon Park is $5.
The day-long event will feature “green†vendors offering earth-friendly products such as clothing made from eco-friendly materials, accessories and gifts made from recycled newspaper, eco-friendly products for children and infants, the Smart Car, an electronics recycling center, environmental educational organizations, vegetarian food vendors, and much more. To encourage bicycling to the event, Green Mobility Network will offer a free bike-valet service, parking bikes in a secured area.
Workshops will also be going on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on topics including:
· Greening every room in your house
· Reducing your electric bill
· Rain barrel construction
· Organic gardening
· Raw food preparation
· Deep ecology and more
The Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures staff of naturalists will provide Eco Tram Tours of the Bear Cut preserve and guided nature walks through Coastal Hardwood Hammocks. Other activities include a Discovery Lab, a Kidz Corner, previews of Disney Nature’s film Earth, a drum circle, and much more.
Earthfest will also feature performances starting at 2 p.m. with the Spam Allstars, Patxi Pastor Band, Song of the Soul, and GSR. For detailed bios of the artists and for more information on Earthfest 2009, please visit the website at www.earthfest.us or call the Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center at 305-361-6767, ext. 112.
Earthfest is presented by Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation and Earth Learning. It is funded in part by Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Department and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez, District 7. Sponsors include Nature Disney, Whole Foods Marketplace, Natural Awakenings Magazine, Imagine Miami, The City of Miami Office of Sustainable Initiatives, Green Mobility, WLRN Public Radio, The New Times, and CBS Outdoor Advertising.
Miami-Dade Parks creates outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and to enhance our community for this and future generations.
Saturday – Sunday, March 21 – 22, 2009
Show Hours: Saturday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free, no gate.
The Village Green in Key Biscayne, Fl.
This festival benefits our partner and co producer, The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne. Held in Key Biscayne, an affluent island community in Miami-Dade County, just south of downtown Miami, the 45th Annual Key Biscayne Art Festival is one not to be missed! In fact, visitors plan their springtime vacations to South Florida around this terrific outdoor festival that brings together longtime favorites and the newest names in the contemporary art scene. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more make for one fabulous weekend.
Navigational address:
455 Grand Bay Dr.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Albalat Irene Paintings
Albright Dan Photography
Almog Tali Oils
Andersen John Photography
Ardolino Jennifer Watercolor
Balk Daniel Jewelry
Barbeau Alexis Jewelry
Benitez Humberto Acrylic
Berger David Oils
Berger Julie Jewelry
Brandenberger Mick Paintings
Brown Marilyn Photography
Brown/Hawkins Cynthia/Robert Jewelry
Byron Jan Fabric Sculpture
Castilloux Kathleen Reverse Painting On Plexiglass
Chavarria Klara Painting
Cook Barbara Jewelry
Cook Peggy Acrylic
Dabrowski Marya Jewelry
Deniz Ilkin Acrylic
Dimarzo Jennifer/Dean Paintings On Wood
Donofrio Charles Leather
Fallier Patrick Mixed Media
Fehling Loretta Jewelry
Ferguson Dan/Nisha Sculpture
Ferony Carol Pastels
Fletcher Deborah Oils
Furlong Brayton Glass
Garcia Julio Mixed Media
Gonzales Cecilia Jewelry
Gonzalez Luis Wood
Grogan Cheryll Acrylics
Guglielmo Christopher Photography
Hansen Teresa Sculpture
Harper Jacque Printmaking
Howe Barry Photography
Howley Teresa Sculpture/Relief
Hubbard Gregory Sculpture
Ivory Jennifer Mixed Media
Johannes Marcy/Adrian Jewelry
Johnson Jane Acrylic
Jones Kate Game Puzzles
Kapfer Annette Jewelry
King Ed Painting
Lagemann Rainer Sculpture
Lensink Jay Jewelry
Lester Shawn/Ann Jewelry
Li Li Oils/Acrylics
Libby Lynne Pastels
Liedman Marilyn Watercolor
Lind-Terk Mindy Jewelry
Luoma Melissa Jewelry
Mackie Harry Jewelry
Mano Acrylics
Marchand/Decarie Michel/Marie-Jose Printmaking/Drawing
Marin Ancizar Sculpture
Marksz Don Jewelry
Martin Dawn Kinney Paintings
Martin Rafael Jewelry
Mendoza Tony Acrylic
Michaels Lou Mixed Media
Mokher Janet Acrylic
Murphy Marvin Mixed Media
Navedo Samuel Painting
Nelson Jo Mixed Media
Nestor Sybil Sea Windows
Nowicki Catherine Jewelry
Oberlin Renee Serving Pieces
Oravitz Michelle Painting
Parker Tim Paintings
Pedroso Armando Acrylic
Pereira Marlon Photography
Pervinkler Tim Photography
Petridis Gaston Paintings
Prescott Fredrick Sculpture
Rivero Oscar Jewelry
Riznikove Jan Paintings
Robins Robbie Sculpture
Rodez George Paintings
Roggio Richard Jewelry
Rose Mike/Liz Jewelry
Smith Archie Wood/Instruments
Styczynski Thomas Photography
Taylor Bruce Wood
Taylor Ruth Oils
Trainor Brian Photography
Turner Annie Acrylics
Vander Woude Jayne Paintings
Vaughn Steve Photography
Vroom Wendy Photography
Ward Cheryl Cattail Reeds
Ward Steve Acrylic
Whitfield Warner Blown Glass
Wilcox/Hinkle Joe/Scott Photography
Wilfong Bob Bronzes
Young Lisa Mixed Media
Yurivilca Victor/Yaneth Jewelry
Zhang Xiao Xia Silk Embroidery
Mandarin Sandro Chia
December 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Meet Sandro Chia at an exclusive evening of Art & Wine to kick off an exciting week of art in Miami. Philip Hoffman, CEO of The Fine Art Fund Group, London, will provide an overview of the art fairs and special events coincident with Art Basel. Begin with a Prosecco cocktail reception at the Azul Bar and enjoy delectable light bites by Azul’s star chef, Clay Conley and a tasting of premium wines from Castello Romitorio, introduced by winemaker Filippo Chia and artist/owner Sandro Chia. $50 p/p, plus tax and gratuity.
Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
305-913-8358
JOE’S TIKI BAR & GRILL Invites you to celebrate Halloween this Friday October 31st @ Rickenbacker Marina!! Come by land or sea to enjoy the best view of Miami’s Skyline. Join us for 2 for 1 beer specials, wine tasting & live music by Almost Blue. Don’t forget to ask for our world famous Conch Fritters or try our Tiki Torch Shirmp & Wings.
Joe’s Tiki Bar & Grill
(305)361-1355
3301 Rickenbacker Marina
Key Biscayne, FL
www.joestikibar.com
Now this sounds REALLY cool!
Twilight with the Turtles
Friday, August 1 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
View first-hand newborn turtle hatchlings making their way to the sea. Nests are protected until the hatchlings dig their way to the surface and head to the water – usually at night to avoid predators. This evening is free for members of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Bisayne Nature Center. You can join for as little as $50 for a family membership and be invited to unique happenings. Call to learn more about becoming a member and to RSVP.
Biscayne Nature Center
6767 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne
305-361-6767, Ext. 119
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