Winn-Dixie Celebrates/Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With “Dos Culturas, Mucha Frescura” Celebrations Featuring Badia Corporate Chef Hector Morales 10/4/14

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Winn-Dixie Celebrates/Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With “Dos Culturas, Mucha Frescura” Celebrations Featuring Badia Corporate Chef Hector Morales
Saturday, 10/04/2014 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
1063-14-HispanicHeritageMonth-Recipe-cover1Winn-Dixie Store #280
10505 NW 41st St.,
Doral, Florida 33178
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with “Dos Culturas, Mucha Frescura” featuring Badia Corporate Chef Hector Morales. Chef Morales will delight customers with live, interactive cooking demonstrations where he will dish-up his flavor-bursting guava BBQ pork. To add a local flare to his delectable culinary creation, Chef Morales will highlight Badia’s new Holy Smokes pork and meat rub, inspired by a mix created by recent FIU graduate Jennifer Bound. As part of the celebration, attendees will receive a complimentary Winn-Dixie booklet packed with flavor-fusing recipes (while supplies last) and enjoy an afternoon of fun-filled activities, including wine sampling with pairings, giveaways and more.

Winn-Dixie Celebrates/Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With “Dos Culturas, Mucha Frescura” Celebrations Featuring Badia Corporate Chef Hector Morales 9/27/14

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Winn-Dixie Celebrates/Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With “Dos Culturas, Mucha Frescura” Celebrations Featuring Badia Corporate Chef Hector Morales
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
1063-14-HispanicHeritageMonth-Recipe-coverWinn-Dixie Store #249
6770 Bird Rd.,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with “Dos Culturas, Mucha Frescura” featuring Badia Corporate Chef Hector Morales. Chef Morales will delight customers with live, interactive cooking demonstrations where he will dish-up his flavor-bursting guava BBQ pork. To add a local flare to his delectable culinary creation, Chef Morales will highlight Badia’s new Holy Smokes pork and meat rub, inspired by a mix created by recent FIU graduate Jennifer Bound. As part of the celebration, attendees will receive a complimentary Winn-Dixie booklet packed with flavor-fusing recipes (while supplies last) and enjoy an afternoon of fun-filled activities, including wine sampling with pairings, giveaways and more.

Charity Jam: Communities in Schools of Miami & Suenalo Host Benefit Concert 10/9/14

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Charity Jam: Communities in Schools of Miami & Suenalo Host Benefit Concert
Thursday, 10/09/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
CharityJam_Invite_1-LOWBall & Chain
1513 SW 8th St,
Miami, Florida 33135
Webpage Link
Cost: $30

Communities In Schools of Miami tapped Suenalo to headline the organization’s first charity concert. With a $30 donation, guests enjoy the soulful sounds of the talented musicians while sipping complimentary cocktails over casual camaraderie. Proceeds from the evening’s event will directly benefit CIS’ mentoring, tutoring, career counseling, after school and summer programs.

The Rough Set Open Mic 9/24/14

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The Rough Set Open Mic
Wednesday, 09/24/2014 – 09/24/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rough-WEB4Moonchine Asian Bistro
7100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33174
RSVP Link
Cost: Free – $10

One of a kind Open Mic night…

Looking for a unique experience with a side of laughter during hump day? Imagine a scenario where you can decide the fate of local up and coming comedians as they polish their material for you. You decide the topics to make humorous. You can boo, heckle or laugh. Either way a good time is to be had.

Prizes given throughout the night for participating audience members. Doors open at 7 and Happy Hour

2 for 1 goes on until 8pm!

Purchase a ticket online for $10 and we will give you a $20 bar tab! (Limit one per attendee. Redeemable only during showtime 7-10pm at the lounge. taxes and gratuity not included.)

Italiano Dim Sum Brunch at Macchialina 9/28/14

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Italiano Dim Sum Brunch at Macchialina
Sunday, 09/28/2014 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Brunch.dimsum7Macchialina
820 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Macchialina’s monthly Dim Sum Brunch is back!

Join us Sunday, September 28th for Italiano Dim Sum from 12pm – 4pm. Dishes priced from $3 – $6 including Squid Ink Raviolini, Fried Pannetone, Short Rib Cannelloni, Arancini and more!

Also enjoy bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s or Bellinis for just $20.

Don’t miss this month’s Italiano Dim Sum Brunch!

Bridal Expo 9/28/14

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Bridal Expo
Sunday, 09/28/2014 – 09/28/2014 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Bridal-Expo-Main-PhotoThalatta Estate
17301 Old Cutler Road,
Palmetto Bay, Florida 33157
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Experience first-hand the natural splendor of this unique bayfront park while meeting professionals in the event-planning industry. Admission is free, but guests are encouraged to RSVP at (305) 259-1234 or at events@palmettobay-fl.gov. Dozens of caterers will provide free food and beverage samples while guests enjoy live DJ music and access to all park amenities including the inside of the Main House, Carriage House, prep kitchen facility, Bridal Suite, and manicured grounds of the mansion. Don’t forget about complimentary valet if you chose to drive your car. Please RSVP now – make this your first step in planning an unforgettable wedding or upcoming event. Contact the events staff with the Village Parks & Recreation department for information or call 305-259-1234.

12 Nights: Ian Rosenbaum, percussion and electronics 9/27/14

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12 Nights: Ian Rosenbaum, percussion and electronics
Sunday, 09/27/2014 – 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
StandingBakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd St.,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 donation

12 Nights Miami: Cellotronic Games
Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 2PM
Bakehouse Arts Complex at 561 NW 32nd St., Miami FL, 33127.
In collaboration with the Bakehouse Arts Complex.
http://12nights.org/Season7/Season7-7.html
https://www.facebook.com/events/844942852197356/
info@fetafoundation.org
$10 donation

This program of music for percussion and electronics is centered around Christopher Cerrone’s 22-minute work Memory Palace. Scored for found and homemade percussion instruments ranging from tuned beer bottles to 17 planks of wood and accompanied by field recordings made by the composer, Memory Palace is a beautiful exploration of the sonic possibilities of percussion. The program also includes Celestial Sphere, a work for live marimba and pre-recorded marimbas written for me last year by David Crowell, Simple Songs of Birth and Return for mbira and electronics by Nathan Davis, 21 for marimba and electronics and Stop Speaking for snare drum and electronics, both by Andy Akiho and the world premiere of House Music by Juraj Kojs.

Praised for his “excellent” and “precisely attuned” performances by the New York Times, percussionist Ian David Rosenbaum has developed a musical breadth far beyond his years. He made his Kennedy Center debut in 2009 and later that year garnered a special prize created for him at the Salzburg International Marimba Competition. Last season, Mr. Rosenbaum joined the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s CMS Two program as only the second percussionist they have selected in their history. He has recorded for the Bridge, Innova and Naxos labels and is on the faculty of the Dwight School in Manhattan. For more information, please visit iandavidrosenbaum.com.
Join us on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/FETA-Foundation/346130482098322

With the support of FETA, Bakehouse Art Complex, Harold Golen Gallery, SFCA and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Art Show Opening featuring Cuban Artist Antonio del Moral 9/26/14

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Art Show Opening featuring Cuban Artist Antonio del Moral
Friday, 09/26/2014 – 10/27/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sept_Gallery_Opening_flier_jp-finalGaleria Adelmo
1165 SW 6TH Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Art Show Opening featuring Cuban Artists Antonio del Moral and Angel Larrua.
Mr. del Moral will exhibit earlier watercolors and Giclees.

Photographs of Dwntwn Art Days on 9/20/14

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Dwntwn Art Days on Saturday, September 20, 2014.

About Dwntwn Art Days: “2014 marks the third annual Art Days weekend. In this app you will find an Art Days event calendar that features over 170 free events (unless otherwise noted) packed into three fun-filled days. Art Days is a collaboration between the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) and the cultural spaces and artists residing in Downtown Miami. Together, we have ensured that there is something for everyone, including exhibitions, artist projects, walking tours, bike tours, art parties and family programming across a multitude of cultural venues throughout Downtown Miami. Not only this, in 2014 the Miami DDA launched a micro-grant program to support projects created uniquely for Art Days. As a result, Art Days features a wide selection of temporal art projects that explore a variety of creative fields including performance, art, music, dance, art education and more.”

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Miami Broward Carnival Teams Up With The Pèrez Art Museum Miami To Kick-Off Miami Broward Carnival 2014 10/2/14

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Miami Broward Carnival Teams Up With The Pèrez Art Museum Miami To Kick-Off Miami Broward Carnival 2014
Thursday, 10/02/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

This October #MiamiCarnivalTurns30. To celebrate this milestone, the Miami Broward Carnival Committee Inc. has partnered with Pèrez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) to host a Carnival inspired kick-off event at the musuem(1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33130) to open the 2014 Miami Broward Carnival season. The event will feature a steel band performance, masquerade costume design workshop, and more on Thursday, October 2nd from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Models in traditional Caribbean style masquerade attire will greet guests as they enjoy the mesmerizing steel band music playing in the background. Guests will also be able to view Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico exhibit, the first major U.S. retrospective on Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes, whose large-scale abstract paintings were inspired by the decorations of Carnival. One of #Miami Broward Carnival’s own masquerade bands will be leading the workshop on the history and design of traditional masquerade costumes.

South Florida’s diverse cultural makeup has allowed it to be a stage for showcasing and celebrating the unique traditions of its residents. The Miami Broward Carnival is one of the area’s largest annual events, drawing upwards of 30,000 participants and spectators each year.

“Serving Miami’s Caribbean community is part of PAMM’s core mission”, said PAMM Director Thom Collins. “We’re thrilled to be a part of the Miami Broward Carnival festivities this year and hope that our partnership will encourage even more members of Miami’s Caribbean community to visit the museum.” Works by Caribbean artists are on view throughout the museum as part of the permanent collection installations, and a solo show by Haitian-born, Miami-based Adler Guerrier is also currently on view. Prior to Beatriz Milhazes:  Jardim Botânico opening, the museum presented a major group show of works by Caribbean artists and hosted a kick-off for Caribbean American Heritage Month, a Caribbean video and film series, and a symposium relating to Caribbean art.
 
Miami Broward Carnival Chair Joan Hinkson addressed the new event saying, “Partnering with PAMM is the perfect way to celebrate 30 years of Miami Carnival as Miami Broward Carnival continues growing and sharing the exciting traditions of Caribbean culture with a larger, more diverse audience.”

About Pèrez Art Museum Miami
Pérez Art Museum Miami was originally founded as the Center for Fine Arts, and was strictly an exhibiting organization with no collection of its own. In 1996 the museum was renamed Miami Art Museum and dedicated itself to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries with a special emphasis on art of the Americas. Since then, the collection has grown steadily across a range of media. The new Pérez Art Museum Miami in downtown Miami’s Museum Park strengthens the Museum’s role as a vital cultural and educational center. Opened as Pérez Art Museum Miami in recognition of a landmark gift of cash and art from Jorge M. Pérez —now valued at $40 million—the museum serves as a resource commensurate with Miami’s thriving community of artists, designers, collectors and arts-engaged public.

About Miami Broward Carnival
Held every year as a way to celebrate and share the Caribbean culture, the Miami Broward Carnival is heralded as one of South Florida’s top festivals, fostering community pride and civic involvement, and providing critical opportunities to the Caribbean people in South Florida to promote cultural exchange and build economic cooperation in the multi-cultural environment that is Miami. The Miami Broward Carnival will be held on October 12, 2014, at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. featuring the rich, bold and colorful costumes of the over 20 masquerade bands, the iconic parade, and a concert. Miami Broward Carnival has cultivated a significant niche of Caribbean cultural heritage within South Florida for the past 30 years. MiamiBrowardCarnival.com and hash tag #MiamiCarnivalTurns30

Admission: Free (PAMM is free every first Thursday of the month)
 
Parking: Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Free Metromover: Museum Park station / Overflow parking at Omni garage ($10/2 hours, $15/4 hours) with proof of PAMM admission.
*Please note that on-site parking options are expected to reach capacity early due to high attendance projections. Please consider taking the free Metromover. For downtown Miami parking options, visit Miamiparking.com.
 
RSVP to Harris Public Relations: info@harrispublicrelations.com or 786.897.8854
 

Ayurvedic Skincare Workshop 11/13/14

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Ayurvedic Skincare Workshop
Thursday, 11/13/2014 – 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Ayurvedic spa massage still lifeMetiista Natural Cosmetic Lab
1410 20th Street – Ste 201,
miami beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $89

Ayurveda is the Indian traditional holistic approach to life and health. It roots back more than 5,000 years and is believed by many to be the oldest and more comprehensive health and wellness care system. The central concept of Ayurveda is the theory that health exists when there is a balance between three fundamental bodily humors or doshas called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Every part of us is governed by these three doshas. Skin is no exception. Many skin conditions are thought to be caused by a dosha imbalance. If you know your skin dosha and which dosha is imbalanced, it will be easier to treat any skin conditions you have.

In this workshop, I will teach you the techniques to find out your skin dosha and help you detect any imbalances you may have. I can also help you simply maintain the health of your skin. I will then show you how to correct your skin issues with the help of Ayurvedic herbs and oils, diet, and lifestyle choices.
At the end of the workshop, all students will be able to make their own beauty products based on their skin type & challenges.

In this workshop you will:
1. Learn about the doshas and find out your dosha skin type
2. Learn the 7 beauty steps for healthy skin taught by Ayurveda
3. Learn to align your diet and lifestyle to your skin dosha or imbalances
4. Design your own dinacharya (daily routine) to enhance the health of your skin
5. Learn about the top Ayurvedic herbs for skincare, along with their uses and benefits
6. Formulate and take home authentic Ayurvedic skincare kit based on your dosha (1 herbal face pack, 1 scrub, and 1 cleanser)

Natural Skincare Workshop 11/14/14

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Natural Skincare Workshop
Friday, 11/14/2014 – 11/14/2014 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
Orchid and Face CreamMetiista Natural Cosmetic Lab
1410 20th Street – Ste 201,
miami beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $89

Make your own Face & Body Moisturizing Cream

Over time, the sun and hot weather of Florida can really damage your skin, causing premature aging and wrinkles, along with dryness and burns. Skin needs to be nourished and moisturized. In this workshop you will learn to make your own cream to protect, restore, and heal your skin. Too many commercial creams and cosmetics have questionable or even toxic ingredients. When you make the cream yourself, you have clarity and confidence about what ingredients to use.

I will teach you about the benefits of ingredients used in formulating creams from hydrosols and oils to butters. We will go over the different techniques used to make creams (from heavy and deeply moisturizing to light, non-greasy and fast absorbing creams) with or without preservatives. Most importantly, you will get the confidence to make your own creams at home.

In this workshop you will:

1. Learn to treat specific skin issues, such as scars and wrinkles
2. Effectively use herbs in creams using tinctures & hydrosols
3. Learn to make anhydrous body creams (no water)
4. Learn to make creams without any emulsifiers
5. Learn about emulsifiers and emulsifying techniques
6. Learn the properties and benefits of oils, butters, & hydrosols
7. Learn to make water decoctions and medicinally infused oils
8. Make and take home: 1 body moisturizing cream adapted to your skin type and 1 make up remover lotion

Book Now!
Saturday 11/15/2014 From 9am to 12pm
Friday 11/28/2014 From 9am to 12pm

Location: 1410 20th Street – Ste 201
Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)
Any questions? Contact me @ brigitte@metiista.net

www.metiista.net

Caravan of Dancers II 11/14/14

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Caravan of Dancers II
Friday, 11/14/2014 – 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
caravanManuel Artime Theater
900 SW 1 ST,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $25.00

ZiZi Zabaneh & Fusion Gitana Announce Groundbreaking Caravan of Dancers 2 Theater Event for Weekend of November 14th

International Belly Dance fusion artist ZiZi Zabaneh & Fusion Gitana are happy to be bringing Argentina’s world-renowned Arabic Master Composer and Musician Mario Kirlis to the United States for the first time to perform at the Caravan of Dancers 2 in Miami, Florida, November 14th. Also featured will be top dancers from around the world. Music and dance lovers can hardly wait.

September 18, 2014

The energy of dance and music can leap across cultural boundaries and open up new experiences like almost nothing else. If anyone understands this power it’s international performer, instructor and choreographer ZiZi Zabaneh & Fusion Gitana, her dance company. Specializing in a fusion of Flamenco Latin, and Tango with Belly Dance they have built a reputation for always bringing a great show. Recently Zabaneh has announced something truly special, a theater event Caravan of Dancers 2, which takes thing yet another step higher bringing Argentina’s Arabic Master Composer and Musician Mario Kirlis to perform along with some of the top guest dance artists. The event is scheduled for Miami, Florida, November 14th and anticipation is very high leading up to the groundbreaking show.

“Our goal is to enrich, educate and entertain by providing authentic quality, superior training and performances,” commented Zabaneh. “Our Caravan of Dancers 2 is going to be all that and more! Mario Kirlis coming and performing with us in Miami is a dream come true.”

In addition to ZiZi Zabaneh and Fusion Gitana dancing, the guest dancers include Lebanese Simon, Zaina Hart, Jihan Jamal, Andrus Ramir, Valerick Molinary and many more, in a show featuring Flamenco, Tango, Bollywood, Latin and Belly Dance.

The show will be held at Manuel Artime Theater, located at 900 SW 1 ST, Miami, Fl. 33130. Doors open at 7:00pm, with the show starting at 8:00pm. A special Pre Fashion show by international Belly Dance Costume designer Montserrat Saar at 7:30pm. General admission tickets are $25.00.

The theater event has been a hot topic of conversation.

Rosario D., from Miami, remarked, “I loved Caravan of Dancers 1 and it actually inspired me to start belly dancing. I can’t wait to see what this year’s offers!”

To order tickets visit http://www.caravanofdancers.com or call 786-344-7055.

For more information on the event ZiZi Zabaneh and Fusion Gitana visit http://www.fusiongitana.net.

Tiki Bar Takeover at Macchialina 9/25/14

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Tiki Bar Takeover at Macchialina
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 09/26/2014 11:00 pm – 01:00 am
MacchialinaTikiTakeoverMacchialina
820 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Macchialina’s monthly Bar Takeover series gets Tiki Fever!

Join us for an homage to Tiki culture with guest bartenders Guy Jaroschy & C. Virginia King (Broken Shaker) & Trevor Alberts (Orange Blossom). These leading authorities in Miami’s bar scene will be serving up the classics, as well as their own fabulous creations. Chef Pirolo will be creating a menu of Polynesian inspired bites.

No Charge at the door; Complimentary passed hors D’oeuvres

KCC Productions presents the Kik Sanchez Salsa Jazz Project at the North Shore Bandshell 9/24/14

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KCC Productions presents the Kik Sanchez Salsa Jazz Project at the North Shore Bandshell
Wednesday, 09/24/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
kiki222North
7275 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Come dance the evening away as Kiki Sanchez leads his Salsa Jazz Project in an evening of sophisticated danceable salsa.

Dress for Success Miami Gala 20th Anniversary Celebration 10/11/14

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Dress for Success Miami Gala 20th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
dressforsuccessThe Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Purchase tickets online

Dress for Success Miami will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with an over-the-top gala, “Gangstas, Gals and Glam.” Dress for Success Miami has helped 50,000 clients re-enter the workforce and, through the gala, will ensure continued support to the residents in Miami- Dade County.

Dress for Success Miami is excited to welcome Honorary Chairs Maritere and Jon Secada, as well as Honorary Chairwoman Star Jones. Emceeing the evening will be Local 10 news anchors Laurie Jennings and Calvin Hughes. Our “Honorary Gals” for the evening include CBS 4 entertainment reporter Lisa Petrillo; NBC 6 anchor Trina Robinson; actress, TV host and entrepreneur Adriana Cataño; and lifestyle director for Antena305.com, journalist and correspondent for CNN Español Paula Lamas.

Guests will be welcomed by a red carpet, followed by a cocktail reception with exquisite passed hors d’oeuvres, as well as wine and spirits, including signature Dress for Success Miami cocktails provided by Diageo. Attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on extraordinary items in the silent auction, including “staycations” from Miami’s most luxurious hotels; experiences from the best restaurants in South Florida including a 3-course pasta making class by renowned Miami Chef Nunzio of Bocce Bar; 2015 Grammy Award tickets; rock n’ roll memorabilia; exclusive jewelry and many more exciting items.

Miami based fashion designer Julian Chang has joined Dress for Success Miami in support of its gala. This talented and creative designer is providing a custom, one-of-a-kind gown for the silent auction, as well as designing evenings looks for very special guests: two Dress for Success Miami clients.

Following the cocktail hour, the festivities will officially commence! Attendees will enter the ballroom for a gourmet dinner and dancing. Throughout the ballroom Diageo will be providing a selection of its signature brands. The evening’s entertainment will be extraordinary, and features internationally renowned music group Tártara; maestro singer, pianist and entertainer Bill Campbell; and Alto Reed, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, founding and current member of Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band and recipient of a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

After dinner, guests can play their luck at the casino. From blackjack to poker, from slots to roulette, guests will have the opportunity to win magnificent prizes. While at the casino, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a cigar by one of Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 brands, Oliva.

Tickets are $500 per person and sponsorship opportunities begin at $7,500. To purchase tickets, please visit: http://dfsmiami20.eventbrite.com.

The evening would not have been possible without our generous sponsors and supporters: Presenting Sponsor: Royal Caribbean International. Platinum Sponsor: Judith & Norman Fields Family Fund. Gold Sponsor: Diageo. Silver Sponsor: Hilton Bentley Miami Beach. Baptist Health South Florida, Walmart, Perry Ellis International, Kimpton Hotels, Suntrust Foundation, Julian Chang, Fantasy Farms, A Blonde Tulip, Oliva Cigars, Showroom by Phillips Frankel, The Crest Team and Comcast.

Beats and Burlesque Cocktail Reception 9/25/14

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Beats and Burlesque Cocktail Reception
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 09/12/2014 07:00 pm – 02:00 am
burlesque-RSVP-tease_sept25Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

You’re invited to a special edition of Beats and Burlesque on Thursday, September 25th. Complimentary cocktail and small bites with rsvp from 7-8pm, shows begin at 8:00 pm. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and tasting by Lust Vodka, hors d’oeuvres by Cafeina and cabaret styled shows by Miss Aurora Natrix’s Ritz Glitz Revue, along with dance-worthy beats all night by Dj Garcia! rsvp@cafeinamiami.com

Revenge Of The Nerds Salsa Bachata Event 10/18/14

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“Revenge Of The Nerds” Salsa Bachata Event!
Saturday, 10/18/2014 – 10/19/2014 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
10682002_10152695898003827_1390519239_nMOONCHINE Lounge!
7100 Biscayne Blvd,
miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: $10

It’s That Time Again!!!
From The Makers Of “Naughty School Girls, Jocks and Geeks”!

A DJ Puerto Rican Pete And Negro Fino Production Presents:
“Revenge Of The N*E*R*D*S” Salsa Bachata Theme Event!

FINALLY!!!!
It’s Gonna Be A BLAST!

Date:
Saturday October 18th 2014

Dress Code:
Your Choice Of….
1. Naughty School Girls!
2. Cheerleaders!
3. Jocks!
4. Geeks!
5. Nerds!

Where:
MOONCHINE LOUNGE!
7100 Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL 33138
FREE Parking!

Cover:
$10

Time:
10pm-3am
Ladies FREE B4 10pm!

Live Performances!
Drink SPECIALS!

AWESOME Latin Music With Miami’s Finest DJ Puerto Rican Pete!

So Dust Off Your Glasses, Pocket Pens, Pom Poms, Plaid Pants, White Socks, And Show Off Your School Girl Figure!!!!

Saturday October 18th 2014!!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDERS!

Age:
18 To Party!
21+ to Drink!!!!

Tell a Nerd!
Bring a Nerd!
Send a Nerd!

Sizzling Salsa Wednesday at Martini Bar Gulfstream 10/01/14

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Sizzling Salsa Wednesday @Martini Bar Gulfstream!
Wednesday, 10/01/2014 – 10/02/2014 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10599421_10152300054675847_837428983547504255_n1martini bar gulfstream hallandale fl
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497,
hallandale, Florida 33009
Webpage Link
Cost: $5

A Power Pack Collaboration With Your Host …
Nelson Fritz aka “Negro Fino Production” and ….
The “Miami Salsa Scene”!

We’re BACK!!!
Sizzling Salsa Wednesday!!!
The “ORIGINAL” Salsa Bachata Wednesday Party At Le Cafe…That We All Know And Love!!! And Where It All Started!!! NOW, You Can Relive Those Great Memories Again At Martini Bar Gulf Stream!

Featuring: One Of South FL Top DJ: DJ Charun Playing The BEST Latin Music!.. and Your Host Nelson Fritz aka Negro Fino!!!

Where?
At Martini Bar Gulf Stream:
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497 Hallandale Bch Fl 33009
With…
Drink Specials!
FREE Class At 9:15pm-10:30pm
FREE Parking!
FREE Before 10pm
Cover:$5

Back By Popular Demand!!!
Sizzling Salsa Wednesdays!!! At Martini Bar!!!

Tell A Friend! Bring a Friend! Send a Friend!!!

Sizzling Salsa Wednesday Martini Bar Gulfstream 9/24/14

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Sizzling Salsa Wednesday @Martini Bar Gulfstream!
Wednesday, 09/24/2014 – 09/25/2014 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10599421_10152300054675847_837428983547504255_nmartini bar gulfstream hallandale fl
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497,
hallandale, Florida 33009
Webpage Link
Cost: $5

Who Remembers Sizzling Salsa Wednesday???

A Power Pack Collaboration With Your Host …
Nelson Fritz aka “Negro Fino Production” and ….
The “Miami Salsa Scene”!

We’re BACK!!!
Sizzling Salsa Wednesday!!!
The “ORIGINAL” Salsa Bachata Wednesday Party At Le Cafe…That We All Know And Love!!! And Where It All Started!!! NOW, You Can Relive Those Great Memories Again At Martini Bar Gulf Stream!

Featuring: One Of South FL Top DJ: DJ Charun Playing The BEST Latin Music!.. and Your Host Nelson Fritz aka Negro Fino!!!

Where?
At Martini Bar Gulf Stream:
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497 Hallandale Bch Fl 33009
With…
Drink Specials!
FREE Class At 9:15pm-10:30pm
FREE Parking!
FREE Before 10pm
Cover:$5

Back By Popular Demand!!!
Sizzling Salsa Wednesdays!!! At Martini Bar!!!

Tell A Friend! Bring a Friend! Send a Friend!!!

GRAND OPENING Wednesday June 25th 2014!!!!

Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge 10/2/14

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Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 10/02/2014 – 10/03/2014 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10606160_10203611971238328_6976408977392356361_nMoca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th st,
miami, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: $6

Hello Everyone!!

REMEMBER our Free Salsa Lesson starts at 9pm-10:00pm With Dvice Lds (Latin Dance Studio) very own Dominic Melendez!

Then, we Transform into an Underground Latin Lounge with DJ Puerto Rican Pete!!!

It’s 18 to PARTY! 21 to DRINK!

Entrance is in the Rear! Parking is FREE!
Ladies FREE B4 10:00pm. Ladies Please DRESS to IMPRESS!
Cover: Only $6

Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge 9/25/14

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Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 09/26/2014 09:00 pm – 02:30 am
10401974_10152558773018827_3505130113014225535_n1Moca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th st,
miami, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: $6

Hello Everyone!!

REMEMBER our Free Salsa Lesson starts at 9pm-10:00pm With Dvice Lds (Latin Dance Studio) very own Dominic Melendez!

Then, we Transform into an Underground Latin Lounge with DJ Puerto Rican Pete!!!

It’s 18 to PARTY! 21 to DRINK!

Entrance is in the Rear! Parking is FREE!
Ladies FREE B4 10:00pm. Ladies Please DRESS to IMPRESS!
Cover: Only $6

We Set the Trend for the Weekend!
So Tell a Friend! Bring a Friend! Send A Friend!

Address: 738 NE 125th St Miami FL 33160. Next Door to Billy’s Pub!

See you there!!!

Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge 9/25/14

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Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 09/26/2014 09:00 pm – 02:30 am
10401974_10152558773018827_3505130113014225535_nMoca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th st,
miami, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: $6

Hello Everyone!!

REMEMBER our Free Salsa Lesson starts at 9pm-10:00pm With Dvice Lds (Latin Dance Studio) very own Dominic Melendez!

Then, we Transform into an Underground Latin Lounge with DJ Puerto Rican Pete!!!

It’s 18 to PARTY! 21 to DRINK!

Entrance is in the Rear! Parking is FREE!
Ladies FREE B4 10:00pm. Ladies Please DRESS to IMPRESS!
Cover: Only $6

We Set the Trend for the Weekend!
So Tell a Friend! Bring a Friend! Send A Friend!

Address: 738 NE 125th St Miami FL 33160. Next Door to Billy’s Pub!

See you there!!!

FAT Village R.E.D. Show premieres Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr’s Hypocrisy of Philanthropy 9/27/14

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FAT Village R.E.D. Show premieres Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr’s “Hypocrisy of Philanthropy”
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 07:00 pm – 01:00 am
Jolly-Couple-2006_2014C&I Studios F.A.T. Village Fort Lauderdale
541 N.W. 1st Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

MAVERICK ARTIST VICTOR-HUGO WILL MAKE A SPECIAL APPEARANCE TO PREMIERE, “THE HYPOCRISY OF PHILANTHROPHY”, IN SUPPORT OF SICKLE CELL AWARENESS
Acclaimed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist, Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr to premiere his most recently completed work of art entitled, “The Hypocrisy of Philanthropy” for sale to benefit The Sickle Cell Natural Wellness Group. A sure-to-be highlight of the F.A.T. Village Artwalk, C&I Studios @ 541 N.W. 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, hosts “The R.E.D. Show” Saturday, September 27th, from 7pm-1am.
The Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo, known for his provocative social activism, will take the stage to discuss the need for society to practice compassionate wealth. His exhibition will include, “The Jolly Couple”, available for preview and purchase, with proceeds to benefit SCNWG, to help those with sickle cell anemia.
Meet the artist labeled by experts as one of the most important contemporary art voices of our time; the artist Fox News called “The Modern-day Andy Warhol” and ABC’s Club TV dubbed, “The Howard Stern of the Art World”. See the video collaboration of Neal Fox (CBS, Sony) & Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo that premiered during the Winter Music Conference (WMC). The evening’s festivities include a Fashion Show, more fabulous art and Beverage concessions. September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

I think its in my head Closing Reception 9/27/14

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I think its in my head Closing Reception
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
IthinkitsinmyheadGirls’ Club
117 NE 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join Girls’ Club in celebrating the year-long run of the current exhibition I think it’s in my head with a closing reception with exhibition and catalog contributors, collaborators and artists.

Be our #GuestDJ and suggest a song for the official exhibition playlist! We’re crowd sourcing a musical accompaniment to I think it’s in my head and need your help. Tell us what songs fit the exhibition’s super natural, metaphysical, mysterious nature and we’ll enter you to win a free copy of the catalog!

Tag your suggestions on Twitter or Facebook with #GuestDJ and be sure to tag us @girlsclubfll. Hear your songs at the closing reception, and download the playlist to enjoy I think it’s in my head concepts well into the meta and micro-physical future.

Being a Last Saturday of the month, Artwalk will be in full swing! Walk, bike or drive to the area’s art galleries, open studios and art parties with in FATVillage and Flagler Village. Maps to participating venues will be available.

Ariana Grande 4/28/15

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Ariana Grande
Saturday, 03/28/2015 – 07:30 pm –
Ariana-GrandeAmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

JUST ANNOUNCED: Ariana Grande will bring her 2015 Honeymoon Tour to the AmericanAirlines Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7:30 pm.

Pop music’s biggest breakout artist of the year!

A limited number of PRE-SALE TICKETS will be available for purchase on Friday, 9/19 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, 9/20 at 10:00 a.m. Password AGAAA

Logistics and Transportation Forum 10/2/14

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Logistics and Transportation Forum
Thursday, 10/02/2014 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Logistics_FNU_Medley_091514Town of Medley Town Hall
7777 NW 72nd Avenue,
Medley, Florida 33166
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Come to the Logistics and Transportation Forum hosted by the Dr. Jose Regueiro Scholarship Foundation, Florida National University, the Town of Medley, and the Town of Medley Chamber of Commerce.

Eve Ensler with One Billion Rising Revolution Miami at YoungArts 9/26/14

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Eve Ensler with One Billion Rising Revolution Miami at YoungArts
Friday, 09/26/2014 – 04:30 pm – 08:00 pm
logoNational YoungArts Foundation Campus
2100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $100.00

TWO PUBLIC EVENTS WITH EVE ENSLER:

Eve Ensler, theTony Award winning playwright, activist and author of the theatrical phenomenon, The Vagina Monologues, is coming to Miami to celebrate the launch of Drum! Dance! Rise!, One Billion Rising’s 2015 campaign; a call to action to end violence against women and girls in our lifetimes.

1. Eve will lead an interactive panel and audience discussion on how to create revolutionary change in our community, now! Eve will be joined by Fran Katz of The Women’s Fund and Ivon Mesa of Miami-Dade County’s Coordinated Victims Assistance Center, as well as representatives from some 30 local organizations, including Kateriina Rosenblatt from There Is Hope For Me, Casa Valentina, Stop The Sale Of Our Children For Sex, Lotus House, Girl Power, AGAPE, and many more. Space is extremely limited; check in at 4:30pm. RSVP and arrival by 4:50pm required; after that time, your seat may be given to guests on the waiting list. Refreshments sponsored by illy Caffe and Lyon + Lyon.

2. Donor Reception, sponsored by Francis Ford Coppola Winery will follow at 6:30pm in the YoungArts Gallery. Minimum donation is $100.00. All funds will remain in our community, supporting One Billion Rising Miami Revolution 2015.

We thank guests of both events for joining us and RISING together with like-minded citizens across the globe. Drum! Dance! Rise!

The R.E.D. Show at F.A.T. Village’s Art Walk 9/27/14

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The R.E.D. Show at F.A.T. Village’s Art Walk
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 07:00 pm – 01:00 am
10609371_695119327204243_180087953_nC&I Studios
C&I Studios 541 NW 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301,
541 NW 1st Ave, Florida 33065
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness month. In honor of those who struggle with the affects of Sickle Cell Disease the Sickle Cell Natural Wellness Group (SCNWG) in association with C&I Studios is proud to present “The R.E.D. Show”. This event is in honor of Sickle Cell awareness, those living with or caring for someone with SCD as well as those who have passed away due to Sickle Cell Anemia. The R.E.D. Show is a celebration of life and natural wellness. This year marks the third annual fundraiser presented by SCNWG to promote education, healthy living, social awareness and charitable donations for those impacted by Sickle Cell Anemia.

The R.E.D show will be hosted by C&I Studios, on Saturday, September 27th from 7:00pm-1:00am; located in Fat Village home to Ft. Lauderdale’s booming Art Walk. More than 1,000 patrons come out the enjoy the arts and festivities.

Highlights of the night: Art show opening and cocktail hour at 7pm. With an opening of poetry by Renda Writer and Victoria Jasmine Vance. The fashion show at 9pm will include designs by; GVB & MKDesigns, Katrina’s Caribbean Creations, EvaMichelle Designs, KDG Designs, and Accessories by Stephanie Zapata & Cosmic Reality Shungite Store. (Colors represented: Red, Green, Blue)

Live Music By, Montage & Pocket Full Of Lollipops

Spinning through the night DJ Tonx & DJ Claude

Acclaimed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist, Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr to premiere his most recently completed work of art entitled, “The Hypocrisy of Philanthropy” for sale to benefit The Sickle Cell Natural Wellness Group The R.E.D. Show will be filled with exclusive live art for sale, poetry, DJ performances, fashion, wellness awareness, food, drinks, live musical performances, and and food trucks. With vendors of all kinds, keep a look out for giveaways, raffles, massage therapy and much more! We are still accepting sponsors, volunteers, and vendors.

Artists:
Louie Diamondz
Monica Hernandez
Gregory Dirr
Rolby Perez
Autumn Swift
Chase Vreeland
Shane Watt
Devon Saccomanno
Hadar Pitchman
Renda Writer
Sable Macon
Omar Malcom
Jamaal The Visualist
Kelcie Mquaid
Stefanie Caro
Fancis Marquez
Maverick Victor-Hugo

Special Thanks To:
C&I Studios
Thought Coalition
Healing Blends
Jennifer Ashley
PrintDirr
AtruMovement
Niether Zine
Katrina’s Caribbean Creations
Global Village Brand & MK Designs
EvaMichelle Designs
NFLifestyle
KDG Designs
Whole Foods Coral Springs
Orrington Jewelers
Silk Sensations Floral Arrangements
& Many More

Arts: Concrete Porn ~ Buildings & Bridges Fine Art Photography Series Released by Artist Ted VanCleave

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“Concrete Porn ~ Buildings & Bridges” Fine Art Photography Series Released by Artist Ted VanCleave

Miami, Florida, September 17, 2014 – Internationally collected artist Ted VanCleave today released his new fine art photography series “Concrete Porn ~ Buildings & Bridges.” This new series is an homage to the often underappreciated building medium, concrete.

“My love of concrete architecture began when I visited the Pantheon in Rome. I was in awe of the beautiful, massive concrete dome which is still the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, two thousand years after it was built.”

VanCleave’s new series provides an artist’s perspective of many notable yet overlooked concrete buildings and bridges in Los Angeles and Miami. Some of the images capture mundane utilitarian structures never meant to be appreciated as works of art. Other images included in the series are of beautifully elegant structures that pushed the limits of what we think of as concrete. Rarely painted, concrete exteriors stand up well to the elements and age beautifully.

“People often think of concrete buildings as being dark and foreboding but that’s rarely the case outside of parking structures. In this photo series I chose to create the images in a way that draws attention to the wood grain and other textures permanently embedded in the concrete during it’s construction, which I find intriguing and appealing. My favorite is the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, California. I consider it the Mona Lisa of concrete structures.”

Concrete Porn ~ Buildings and Bridges images are available as limited edition digital silver prints or as prints on aluminum through VanCleave’s web site.

About Ted VanCleave:
Ted VanCleave is a photographer, sculpture and painter. His work is collected internationally and he is represented by galleries from San Francisco to Switzerland. His highly stylized photographs, innovative sculptures and vibrant abstract paintings offer an exciting new approach to these popular media. Ted is best known for his Behind the Hollywood Sign photo series released in 2012

How to Become a New Leaders Council Miami Fellow 9/23/14

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How to Become a New Leaders Council Miami Fellow
Sunday, 09/23/2014 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NLC-9-1.23.14-fb-versionBooks and Books Coral Gables
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

New Leaders Council – Miami is recruiting for its 2015 NLC Fellows class. NLC will be at Books and Books Sept. 23 from 6:00-8:00 to provide information on how to apply to this opportunity for young professionals (under 40) interested in advancing leadership skills, accelerating community engagement, making an impact in Miami, and connecting with a powerful network of peers and mentors. Events in Wynwood and Little Haiti to follow.

Photographs of Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections Seminar 23: Financial Planning for Artists with Zak Mann on 9/16/14

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Life Is Art  presents Art/Work Connections Seminar 23: Financial Planning for Artists with Zak Mann at Bakehouse Art Complex on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.  Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month we covered Financial Planning for Artists.

About Zak Mann:
Zak Mann is a financial representative at National Planning Corporation. With over ten years of experience in the industry, Zak’s practice focuses on income and asset protection for physicians, young professionals and multigenerational businesses. He lectures to resident programs throughout South Florida on the importance of early planning. In 2013 Zak was the top agent for his agency in Disability Insurance premiums.
Born and raised here in Miami, Zak is very involved in the community and is the current president of the Coral Gables Museum’s Young Associates, on the board of Mt Sinai Hospital’s foundation, a Miami Children’s Hospital Young Ambassador, and a founding executive committee member of the American Heart association Pulse. In his free time Zak enjoys fishing, competitive BBQing, and is a published photographer.

About Bakehouse Art Complex:
Since its inception, the Bakehouse Art Complex (BAC) has served as a creative incubator for more than a thousand emerging and mid-career artists. The Bakehouse offers more than just studio space. This dynamic artistic community is home to dozens of artists working side-by-side in every media imaginable in an environment where they share in each other’s creative processes and inspire, encourage and motivate one another.
The Bakehouse is also the perfect place to enjoy contemporary art in the making year-round, featuring 65 working artist studios, two galleries with monthly exhibition openings, classes, and working facilities, such as a fully functional print room, dark room, a woodworking area, welding room and ceramic kilns for artist use. Thanks to the generous support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, BAC will create a ceramics studio and South Florida’s first community-accessible fine arts metal casting foundry in 2015. These areas provide Resident and Associate artists with in-house facilities to develop or to experiment and integrate new media into their work.
Open free 7 days per week, the Bakehouse offers patrons a rare glimpse into the creative experience and an opportunity to interact directly with a diverse and talented community of over 60 contemporary artists. With monthly exhibition openings, cultural and community events, classes for adults and children, and a soon-to-be-launched monthly Green and Art market, the BAC is not only a creative center, but also a vibrant community hub serving its artists, patrons, art buyers, and the South Florida community.

About the Art/Work Connections Program
The Art/Work Connections program is a monthly series of business seminars held at galleries and art spaces around South Florida targeted at artists and those working in the arts. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from them. Business professionals are brought in to cover a wide variety of topics including health care, financial planning, contract negotiation, copyright law, portfolio development, social media, marketing and much more.

About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

Next month Art/Work Connections on Affordable Care and The Arts Year 2  will be held on October 14th at The Artisan Lounge so save the date!

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#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – True Hair Miami

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Somewhere in the pages of the Miami girl’s fashion bible is a passage that reads: “Thou shalt never be fully dressed without full hair and make-up”. So the Miami gods created True Hair Miami Salon. The brainchild of extension queen Ellie Menocal, the chic Midtown salon is a one-stop-shop for all things hair and beauty. The service menu includes hair cuts and treatments, make-up, bronzing and, of course, Ellie’s famous long-lasting high quality extensions.

Recently we stopped by the salon to meet the True Hair Miami team and to get ready before our “Day at the Races”. We got our hair and make-up done and even added a purple extension to spice up our look. The team did an incredible job of making us look fabulous while meeting our natural make-up, low maintenance people demands. Most of all, they made the experience incredibly fun.

Of course, there was bubbly and, of course, there were cupcakes, but the pièce de resistance was the people. Ellie has assembled a team of professionals that are friendly, knowledgeable, and have some incredible stories to tell. Our time in Gustavo’s styling chair was therapeutic and educational. He expertly balanced the conversation between sharing stories of his enviable life, giving us much-needed advice, and answering our most pressing beauty questions. It is a testament to his skills that he did so while taking our hair from bedhead to bombshell.

We will let the photos from our visit speak for themselves. A huge thanks to Ellie for the hospitality, Gustavo for our hair, Vanessa for our make-up, and Robin for the photos. You guys rock! Continue reading “#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – True Hair Miami” →

I AM + HERO 10/25/14

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I AM + HERO
Saturday, 10/25/2014 – 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm
antiWynwood Warehouse Project
450 NW 27th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 – Guest ; $75 – VIP Guest & Photo shoot Participant

Strike-A-Pose, Liberate A Life

I AM + HERO at Wynwood Warehouse Project, an eclectic and contemporary art space, located at 450 NW 27th St, Miami, FL 33127. This interactive event is a continuation of our newest social awareness campaign entitled “SAVESEX”.

We are opening our 2015 advertising campaign of the, I AM + HERO initiative to the general public. Join us in our first ever community based photo shoot. Join the League of Heroes by coming out and enjoying great music, fashion, food and fun as we “Strike-a-Pose”, to liberate a life.

We will be donating 20% of the proceeds from the day’s event to Life of Freedom Center.

Gulliver Preparatory School presents G.O.A.L.S. (Get Out And Love Soccer) 10/4/14

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Gulliver Preparatory School presents G.O.A.L.S. (Get Out And Love Soccer)
Saturday, 10/04/2014 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
GOALS_logo1Gulliver Preparatory School
6575 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, FL, 33156,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Boys and girls ages 2 – 17 within the autism spectrum are invited to enjoy exercise through soccer and various games, under the guidance of high school staff and students. The free clinic will be held on Gulliver School’s main athletic field. Call 305-992-1151 to pre-register, or send an email to romy@gulliverschools.org.

Gulliver Preparatory School presents G.O.A.L.S. (Get Out And Love Soccer) 9/27/14

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Gulliver Preparatory School presents G.O.A.L.S. (Get Out And Love Soccer)
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
GOALS_logoGulliver Preparatory School
6575 N. Kendall Dr.,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Boys and girls ages 2 – 17 within the autism spectrum are invited to enjoy exercise through soccer and various games, under the guidance of high school staff and students. The free clinic will be held on Gulliver School’s main athletic field. Call 305-992-1151 to pre-register, or send an email to romy@gulliverschools.org.

Lucifer’s Addiction Cocktail Release Party 9/27/14

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Lucifer’s Addiction Cocktail Release Party
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 09/28/2014 06:00 am – 02:00 am
LBG_LuciferAddiction_11x17-200dpiLou’s Beer Garden
7337 Harding Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

The Garden’s Private Blend Is Here!

A 6 month project! in Collaboration with ANGEL’S ENVY BOURBON.

Barrel Age this blend with some Port Wine and we have a cocktail of such depth, even she might say its too good to be true.

So, mark that calendar, because this special libation wont last long.
BOTTOMS UP!

PS: Dusseldorf Weggs on deck. Sexy Sounds Assisted by Nudist Nuddie Boy.

Understanding Your Credit with Power Financial Credit Union 10/1/14

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Understanding Your Credit with Power Financial Credit Union
Wednesday, 10/01/2014 – 10/01/2014 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Power Financial Credit Union
33004 South Dixie Hwy,
Florida City, Florida 33034
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join Power Financial Credit Union for an informative event that is designed to help you understand:

• Credit scores and how they are calculated.
• How to read the information contained in your credit report.
• The best mix of credit to obtain the highest score and therefore strengthen your buying power.
• The Dos and Don’ts when considering a large purchase.
• How negative information will affect your credit and buying power.

Members and non-members are welcome! Space is limited so send your RSVP to marketing@powerfi.org

Monc Boutique Launches Kendall Location with Fall Fashion Tailgate 9/24/14

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Monc Boutique Launches Kendall Location with Fall Fashion Tailgate
Wednesday, 09/24/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Updated-InviteMonc Boutique Kendall
8514 Mills Drive,
Miami, Florida 33183
Facebook Link
Cost: Free and open to the public

After serving a year as South Miami’s go-to budget-friendly style haven, Monc Boutique is expanding its designer digs to a second location in The Palms at Town & Country at 8514 Mills Drive, Miami, FL 33183. To kick off the fashion frenzy, Monc will host a grand opening Fall Fashion Tailgate on Wednesday, September 24th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Guests are invited to mix and mingle while enjoying the best that fall fashion and beauty has to offer in Monc’s intimate, jewel box boutique. Shoppers can revamp their look for the season with a runway-ready braid at the complimentary braid bar by GBS The Beauty Store or paint their pouts in Lipstick Queen’s must-have fall hues at a lip touchup station. For the ultimate kiss and tell experience, guests can enjoy an individual “lip reading” to learn what their lip lines reveal about their personality.

To sustain their energy, shoppers are invited to indulge in complimentary cocktails, sugary confections by Ali’s Sweet Treats and football fare compliments of Cadillac Ranch, while perusing pop up trunk shows by Headbuds and Lil Miss Miami jewelry. In addition, Headbuds will host a DIY floral headband crafting station where crafty consumers can try their hand at a custom piece.

To complete the ultimate shopping experience, guests will enjoy an exclusive sneak peak at coveted pieces from Monc’s fall collection, featuring hand-picked pieces from popular, independent designers and local labels, all priced under $100. Shoppers looking to “gently” loosen their purse strings will enjoy a special 20% discount on all purchases (excluding non-sale merchandise, jewelry and accessories).

MORE ABOUT MONC BOUTIQUE:
Monc is a specialty fashion and accessories boutique featuring the latest trends and styles hand-picked from independent designers around the world with price points under $100. For more info, visit MoncBoutique.com. Keep up to date on the latest from behind the racks at Facebook.com/MoncBoutique or join the conversation at Twitter.com/MoncBoutique.com.

Philanthropy: New $5 Million Knight Cities Challenge Opens October 1, 2014

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Knight Cities Challenge offers $5 million for innovations that make cities more successful
Ideas should benefit one or more of 26 Knight communities

MIAMI — Sept. 16, 2014 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced the Knight Cities Challenge, seeking new ideas that make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work. The challenge is offering $5 million for innovative projects that answer the question: What’s your best idea to make cities more successful?

It will launch on Oct. 1, with applications being accepted until Nov. 14. The challenge is open to innovators of all types: architects, activists, artists, city planners, entrepreneurs, students, educators, city officials, as well as governments and organizations. The initial application, which will be available starting Oct. 1 at knightcities.org consists of just two questions and is designed to be simple to encourage a diversity of applications.

The Knight Cities Challenge is a new initiative, complementing the Knight News Challenge and Knight Arts Challenge. There are only two rules for the challenge:

1) A submission may come from anywhere, but the project must take place in or benefit one or more of 26 Knight communities.

2) The idea should focus on one or all of three key drivers of city success: attracting and retaining talent, expanding economic opportunity, and creating a culture of civic engagement.

“We are looking for ideas from innovators who will take hold of the future of our cities,” said Carol Coletta, Knight Foundation vice president for community and national initiatives. “To succeed cities need talented people who can contribute to their growth, new opportunities that are open to all, and ways to engage people to spur connections and civic action.”

We are looking to discover new civic innovations and to be surprised by ideas not prescribe them, but we’re encouraging ideas that support key drivers of city success:
Talent: Ideas that help cities attract and keep the best and brightest
Opportunity: Ideas that create economic prospects and break down divides
Engagement: Ideas that spur connection and civic involvement

As a way to encourage ideas, Knight Foundation will host Community Q&A sessions in each of the 26 Knight communities. The events, starting in October, will offer tips on preparing applications, information on the challenge, and a chance to talk to Knight staff on how to craft a great submission. Check our blog and follow us on Twitter @knightfdn #knightcities for scheduling updates.

Virtual office hours for those who want to learn more are also being held from 3 to 4 p.m. ET Oct. 1. Participants can access the meeting online (https://bluejeans.com/448711858/browser using ID 448 711 858), or participate via phone at 1-888-240-2560. More dates for virtual office hours will be announced soon.

The 26 Knight cities include eight communities that have a resident program director: Akron, Ohio; Charlotte, N.C.; Detroit; Macon, Ga.; Miami; Philadelphia; St. Paul, Minn.; and San Jose, Calif. In 18 cities community foundations guide: Aberdeen, S.D.; Biloxi, Miss.; Boulder, Colo.; Bradenton, Fla.; Columbia, S.C.; Columbus, Ga.; Duluth, Minn.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Gary, Ind.; Grand Forks, N.D.; Lexington, Ky.; Long Beach, Calif.; Milledgeville, Ga.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Palm Beach County, Fla.; State College, Penn.; Tallahassee, Fla.; and Wichita, Kan.

About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. We believe that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged. www.knightfoundation.org

Miami Attractions Month 10/1/14 – 10/31/14

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Miami Attractions Month
Sunday, 10/01/2014 – 10/31/2014 08:00 am –
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700,
Miami, Florida 33231
More Info Link
Cost: Buy 1 Get 1 Free

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) launches its sixth annual Miami Attractions Month (October 1 – October 31) bringing locals and visitors Buy One, Get One Free Admissions to the destination’s leading attractions. For the second year in a row, MasterCard is a program partner, allowing for consumers to save an additional 10 percent on purchases made with their MasterCard – from admissions to food to souvenirs in the gift shops.

Product / Neat Ice Kit

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Studio Neat Ice Kit Do you have ice envy? Do you walk into your favorite watering hole and think, “wow, why doesn’t my ice at home look that clear and perfect?”

We certainly do. Along with 2,274 other backers on Kickstarter.

Luckily for us, we’ve found a solution to that problem with the Neat Ice Kit. The guys that created this kit figured out a way to freeze the ice in a special insulated silicon cube that allows the air and impurities to sink to the bottom and the clear water rise to the top. This way when the cube is made the upper half is perfectly clear — like you see in high-end bars and dining establishments — while the bottom holds all the impurities. You then split the ice with the provided ice chisel and mallet to break the clear off ice from the foggy side.

Don’t waste the “impure” ice however, it’s still perfectly good it is just better suited for drinks that are shaken.

The kit shows you how to create ice cubes for any drink your making. Use a the whole ice cube for a drink that requires slow melting like an Old Fashioned, cube the ice into quarters for a drink like a Tom Collins, or smash it with the provided canvas “Lewis” bag and make crushed ice. Not only is that a fun technique to show off to your friends, but it’s guaranteed to help you get some pent up anger out.

The Neat Ice Kits are sold online here http://www.studioneat.com/products/neaticekit#product-hero for $55 for a one mold kit and $75 for a two mold kit.

Want to make some perfect clear ice for yourself? Enter our Neat Ice Kit giveaway below. One lucky reader will win a kit of their own courtesy of Studio Neat. Winner will be announced Monday, the 22nd.
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Third Edition of the Downtown Miami Gallery Night 9/19/14

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Third Edition of the Downtown Miami Gallery Night
GallerynightFriday, Sept, 19, 2014 from 3:00 PM -9:00 PM
Embarcadero 41 @ 168 SE 1st St.
Utlra Smile Dentistry @ 168 SE 1st St.
Historic Ingraham Building @ 25 Se 2nd. Ave. (Lobby)
Downtown Miami, FL

Stroll the Central Business District to three locations within one block to enjoy lite bites/ beverage tastings, art and artisanal products.

This Event is produced by the Urban Tour Host specializing in a holistic approach including the History, Culture and Ecology of Greater Miami Destination.

Through the Eyes of Another-Living With MS 9/20/14

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Through the Eyes of Another-Living With MS
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
IMG_6834Anhinga Clay Studios, Inc
4600 SW 75 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Through the Eyes of Another-Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) … During the summer Anhinga Clay Studios, Inc. worked with members of the @Neuroscience Centers South Florida, Inc . through a series of classes and workshops to create their own unique pottery and sculptural works. The culmination of this wonderful collaboration will be an exhibition of artwork created by individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis. The exhibit “Through the Eyes of Another” will be on display one night only during the September 20th Bird Road Art Walk.

The classes and exhibition are made possible through the generous support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural and a grant written by the Neuroscience Centers of Florida Foundation, Inc.

Anhinga Clay Studios | 4600 SW 75 Ave | Miami | 33155 | Bird Road Art District | 786.333.5634

Celebrity Stylist Yair Vaknin Expands His Talents to Downtown Miami Opening YSV Salon at Quantum on The Bay 9/17/14

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Celebrity Stylist Yair Vaknin Expands His Talents to Downtown Miami Opening YSV Salon at Quantum on The Bay
Wednesday, 09/17/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
mail-1YSV Salon
1900 N Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Celebrity Hairstylist Yair Vaknin is bringing glamour to Downtown Miami, opening the doors to his salon YSV at Quantum on The Bay. Its chic yet welcoming decor aims to do just that, invite customers to enjoy salon services with some of the best professionals in the industry at a great price point.

Vaknin has worked with celebrities such as Paula Abdul, Christina Milian, Romero Britto and heartthrob William Levy, as well as managing his pop up salon in Miami Beach.

YSV aims to fill a void for locals looking for a place they can go to regularly near home and/or work. The full-service salon will offer manis, pedis, hair coloring, cuts, massages, waxing and much more! Tapping into the social media craze guest will also enjoy a before and after Photo Booth showing off their new look to all of their friends! This soon to be local’s paradise opens its doors September 17, 2014; and will operate Monday – Sunday 8:30AM – 8:00PM, whether you are a stay at home mom or a workaholic YSV will sure make time to pamper you.

High West Whiskey Dinner at Oak Tavern 9/25/14

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High West Whiskey Dinner at Oak Tavern
Sunday, 09/25/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
PrintOak Tavern
35 NE 40TH Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: $65.00 per person, exclusive of tax and tip

Utah’s first legal distillery since 1870, High West was founded in Park City in 2007 and has received multiple awards and accolades since that time including Whiskey Pioneer of the Year from Whiskey Advocate in 2011. A favorite among those who enjoy small batch, quality ingredients and a personal touch, the spirit blends perfectly with acclaimed Oak Tavern chef David Bracha’s modern American cuisine. Guests will sample five different whiskeys paired with four courses and a welcoming reception. Priced at $65.00 per person, exclusive of tax and tip, the feast will get underway on Thursday September 25 at 7:00 pm at the restaurant’s communal table. Seating is limited; reservations can be made by calling 786-391-1818.

Mary Brickell Village Art Fair 9/19/14

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Mary Brickell Village Art Fair
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 09/21/2014 11:00 am – 08:00 am
MBV-ARTS-FESTIVAL-POSTER-1Mary Brickell Village Arts Festival
901 S Miami Ave,,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: free

A special invitation for those with a serious passion for ART! The shops of Mary Brickell Village, BlinkGroup Gallery & DowntownMiami.com presents Mary Brickell Arts Festival! Join us in celebrating emerging and established fine artists in the heart of Miami’s world renounced vibrant at scene.
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delineo USA Cocktail and Conference 9/24/14

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delineo USA Cocktail and Conference
Wednesday, 09/24/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Delineo-INVITEdelineo USA Showroom
2344 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: Free

delineo USA presents

A combination of craftsmanship and design in glass and textiles

Marco Andretta, Director of Prandina Italia- High-design lamps and glass manufacturing

Benoit Anicet, CEO nanimarquina USA- Innovation of materials, textures and shapes, combined with ancient weaving techniques to create a rug for every space and person

delineo USA, representatives of major lighting and furniture design brands, will host a Craft & Design conference in its Wynwood showroom on September 24th. Gustavo Hobaica, president of delineo USA, will welcome Prandina Director, Marco Andretta, and Benoit Anicet, CEO of nanimarquina.
Marco Andretta will present Prandina’s latest designs, available exclusively at delineo USA, and describe the manufacturing process behind the glass used in Prandina lamps. Benoit Anicet, CEO of nanimarquina, will explain how the Barcelona-based firm manages to combine high design with ancient hand-weaving techniques.
delineo USA opened its doors in Wynwood, Miami in 2013, as part of the international expansion of architecture firm Hobaica Díaz Aquitectos, founded in 1992 by Gustavo Hobaica and Yazmin Díaz. delineo opened in 1994 as a natural extension the business offering design and interior architecture services that included access to a select range of globally recognized lighting and furniture brands.

Erika Nelly Photography Exhibit Presented by Macanoco & Co. 10/3/14

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Erika Nelly Photography Exhibit Presented by Macanoco & Co.
Friday, 10/03/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Erika-Nelly-Event-10-3-14Macanoco & Co.
2344 Ponce de Leon Blvd.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Join us at Macanoco & Co. on Friday, October 3, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. for a special showing of Erika Nelly Photography baby, child and mommy & daddy exhibit.

Hors d’Oeuvres and Light Refreshments will be served.

R.S.V.P. at stylist@macanoco.com or (305) 771-3433.

Valmar presents “It Is What It Is…” photography by Seth Berkey 9/20/14

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Valmar presents “It Is What It Is…” photography by Seth Berkey
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Valmar-presents-It-is-What-it-is_edited-1Valmar Art & Framing
4150 SW 74 Ct,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

“It Is What It Is…” a photographic expose featuring the work of Seth Berkey. This remarkable series of work is a haunting and poetic presentation, a glance of what was thought to matter most, once not to long ago. Berkey captures the remnants of bank statements and the voices of business tycoons that still echo in the halls of yesterday.

The exhibit opens on Saturday, September 20th during the Bird Road Art Walk and will be on view through October 11th, during regular business hours 10am – 6:00 pm (Mon-Sat).

About Valmar Art & Framing
In 2001, FrameWorks of Coconut Grove opened a second, location, Valmar Art & Framing Showroom in the Bird Road Art District offering an amazing selection of mat and molding options and services including conservation and museum quality framing not to mention an extremely helpful staff. Valmar also extends their support of the arts in our community by showcasing local artists in their popular Artists Series, hosting a monthly exhibit on the 3rd Saturday of every month during the Bird Road Art Walk.

Valmar Art & Framing is located in the Bird Road Art District at 4150 SW 74 Ct, Miami, Florida 33155. For more information please contact: 305.267.9360

W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Cat Shell 9/25/14

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W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Cat Shell
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
WSouthBeach_Speakerbox1W South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Open to public

Miami native, Cat Shell will bring old soul to new music at Living Room W South Beach on Thursday, September 25th from 8PM to 10 PM. She has taken genres of R&B/Pop and formulated her own unique style. As guests enjoy live music and delicious signature cocktails, The Living Room Bar will come alive weekly with an eclectic mix of aural pleasures and curated performances from the worlds of jazz, pop, R&B, soul, funk, electronic and more, capped off with a live DJ set.

Snacks from Living Room’s exclusive menu crafted by Conor Hanlon, executive chef of Andrew Carmellini’s award-winning American restaurant at W South Beach, The Dutch, will additionally be available for purchase.

MANO Fine Art presents MUSES: A Point of Departure 9/20/14

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MANO Fine Art presents MUSES: A Point of Departure
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10420059_10153163576906040_1260329224328280179_nMANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

Many would agree that to be an artist is to “breath in” the world as it moves around you… to see the same things that the rest of the world sees; only differently maybe better and perhaps as a mere point of departure.

The exhibition, MUSES: A Point of Departure features the creative tangents and masterfully inspired works of four artists: Vicente Fabre, Mila Hajjar, Maura Leonardo and MANO explore and share their inspiration, the process and the work in a collaborative group exhibition.

The exhibit will open on Saturday September 20th during the Bird Road Art Walk and will remain on view through October 11th.

Also join MANO Fine Art on…
October 4th | 4-6:30 pm
A Conversation with the Artists
View the exhibit and learn more about the artists and their work for “MUSES: A Point of Departure”

MANO Fine Art Project Space is the working studio of Miami-based artist MANO and an exhibition and project space for art related events. MANO Fine Art is one of the founding members of the Bird Road Art Walk that is held on the third Saturday of each month.

Stay Connected:
Call: 305.467.6819 or 305.467.0066
Web: http://www.manofineart.com/
info@manofineart.com

Miguel Rodez Art Projects presents POWER PORTRAITS 9/20/14

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Miguel Rodez Art Projects presents POWER PORTRAITS
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
1932419_834360836596712_7082975784950573767_nMiguel Rodez Art Projects
4229 SW 75 Ave (2n Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

POWER PORTRAITS is a large format contemporary project created by artist Miguel Rodez to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of his alternative space, Miguel Rodez Art Projects in the Bird Road Art District. The subjects of his paintings are real people with such compelling looks that viewers are immediately prompted to engage in a visual dialogue where the complexity of human emotion is explored. These paintings are essentially a visual essay about the meaning of being human. Yes, the figures are staring back at you. Try as you may, you will not forget these powerful portraits. Join the celebration on Saturday, September 20th.

Miguel Rodez Art Projects | 4229 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr) | Miami 33155 | Bird Road Art District | 305.799.3898

Wine On Harvest Moon – It’s Wunderbar 10/11/14

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Wine On Harvest Moon – It’s Wunderbar
Saturday, 10/11/2014 – 10/11/2014 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Moon-image-Brian-Call-LRDeering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33157
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Cost: $150pp

Experience the Best of Bavaria at the Deering Estate Foundation’s 13th Wine On Harvest Moon presented by South BMW, and celebrate the fine wines, unique cuisine and vibrant culture of Germany. It’s Wunderbar, as the historic Estate is transformed into a castle in the Alps with the music of Beethoven and Handel filling the ballroom, wine tastings, a romantic Biergarten, delectable dishes created by Miami’s top chefs and a village bake shop filled with luscious desserts. Throughout the evening theatrical vignettes are performed, and an art exhibit featuring works by contemporary artists of German heritage is on display in the Stone House and Richmond Cottage. An exciting high-end auction with wine, art and travel experiences completes the evening.

An Evening of Celebration to benefit World AIDS Museum and Educational Center 12/2/14

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An Evening of Celebration to benefit World AIDS Museum and Educational Center
Tuesday, 12/02/2014 – 06:00 pm –
WAM_Logo_LowResBroward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
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Cost: $40-150 (based upon seat selection)

The celebration kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception in the new, waterfront Huizenga Pavilion at the Broward Center. More than 50 healthcare professionals who have dedicated their lives to helping those with HIV / AIDS will be honored. The highlight of the evening will be a concert at the Amaturo Theater by the renowned 60-piece South Florida Symphony Orchestra. Proceeds from An Evening of Celebration will benefit the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center.

United Way Young Leaders First-ever Interactive Brunch 9/20/14

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United Way Young Leaders First-ever Interactive Brunch
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, 11 am – 2 pm
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
$75 for Young Leader (maximum 2 tickets per Young Leader at $75 each)
$100 general public
Tables of 8 available
Purchase Tickets Online

On Saturday, Sept. 20, United Way of Miami-Dade Young Leaders will host an interactive cooking and eating experience, “Build Your Own Brunch” B.Y.O.B., modeled after VeritageMiami’s wildly popular Interactive Dinner. Guests will spend the afternoon preparing a three-course brunch, under the tutelage of some of Miami’s most innovative chefs, Timon Balloo of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, Antonio Bachour of St. Regis Bal Harbour and Makoto Okuwa of Makoto. Aside from the food, Titos Vodka cocktails will be available, and for all the beer aficionados, Wynwood Brewing Company will have the best fit brew on tap.

While the chefs will lead guests through each course on stage, attendees can look for guidance from Johnson & Wales culinary students that will serve as sous chefs and sommeliers. All proceeds benefit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Timon Balloo, executive chef, Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, and has been recognized by the university as a Distinguished Visiting Chef and a repeat recipient of the Zest awards. In 2009, Balloo opened Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, which is part of the Samba Brand Management. Sugarcane captures the essence of kicking back and eating well. It has received numerous awards, most notably a nomination for “Best New Restaurant” by the James Beard Foundation.

Antonio Bachour, executive pastry chef, St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, where he creates desserts for the restaurants Atlantico and J&G Grill, and also for the hotel events. Bachour, a graduate of Johnson & Wales, honed his trade as a pastry cook at Sand Hotel and Casino and Westin Rio Mar, before moving on to the Ritz-Carlton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 2001, Bachour returned to Miami as the pastry chef at Talula, and also tried his hand at Italian delicacies at both Devito South Beach and Scarpetta in New York and Miami. In 2009, Bachour was helped open the W South Beach Hotel. Shortly after, he took over responsibility for all pastries for The Trump Soho hotel and its restaurants. Dessert Professional Magazine selected Bachour as one of its “Top 10 Pastry Chefs” for 2011. Currently, Bachour

Makoto Okuwa of Makoto in Bal Harbour Shops, spent 10 years of culinary training in Japan, and then moved to Washington DC to work closely with Chef Morimoto. He was soon asked to assume the Head Sushi Chef role at Chef Morimoto’s first American restaurant, in partnership with restaurateur Stephen Starr, and then later opened Morimoto NY. In 2007, Makoto opened his own restaurant, Sashi Sushi + Sake in Manhattan Beach, California, where he remains a partner. In 2011, he partnered with Starr again to open Makoto in Bal Harbour Shops. Makoto was recognized by the James Beard Foundation for outstanding contribution. He has appeared several times on “Iron Chef America” alongside his mentor Iron Chef Morimoto.

The Library is Important to All of Us – An Open Letter from John Quick

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This is an open letter to the community by John Quick, President of Friends of the Miami-Dade Libraries

Most of us were introduced to libraries as children by our teachers or parents a source for wonderful stories and information for school projects.

Over the years, public libraries were converted into community centers with meeting rooms, organized story time, academic tutoring and computer stations with free Internet connectivity, and computer literacy training for seniors. They also became a source for early literacy support for parents with small children, digital-media learning centers; free electronic books, audio books for the visually impaired and the disabled, door to door service for the infirmed, reading instruction for illiterate adults, and so much more.

But over the past few years, our libraries have been stripped of almost every public service. Operating hours have been cut and they are no longer open 7 days a week.
As a father of two young children, ages 4 and 2, I expected libraries to always be available for my kids and for future generations. I never realized we would have to fight to keep them open and available for future generations.

Libraries are not a relic of the past. They are critical to a vibrant, successful community with an educated workforce.

Please tell your Miami-Dade County Commissioner that libraries are central to the future of Miami-Dade County and let him or her know before the critical Thursday, September 18 County Commission meeting that will decide the future of our libraries.

Visit www.savemdpls.org to find out how you can make a difference.

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Burger Beast present El Main Evento 9/20/14

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El Main Evento
Saturday September 20th, 5PM – 10PM
elmainevento_24x36Magic City Casino
450 NW 37th Ave
Miami, Florida 33125
Admission: Free
All ages welcome
Parking: Plenty of Free Parking
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Every 3rd Saturday of the month the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival happens at Magic City Casino. But for September, it becomes El Main Evento!

We’re celebrating Mexican culture with Mariachis, Margaritas, a Burrito Eating Contest and Lucha Libre by Uknow Pro! Yes, Wrestling!

Each of the Food Trucks are creating special Mexican themed dishes featuring spices from El Guapo & McCormick (along with their regular menus) which will be available for sale to the public in limited quantities. Our panel of local experts (Fatgirl Hedonist, GourmandJ & author Mandy Baca) will select one dishes as the best.

Comida – Food: Babe Froman Fine Sausages, Box of Chacos, Che Grill, Crazydilla, Da Burger Shack, Daddy’s Grill, Don Mofongo, El Rey de las Fritas, Flip’s Country Kettle Corn, Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers, King of Racks BBQ, Ms. Cheezious, Passion BBQ, Poblanos Mexican Fusion, Purple People Eatery, The Rolling Stove, Saucy ‘Stache, Taco Fresh, Top Fries

Postres – Desserts: Cruz Diablo Donuts, HipPOPs Handcrafted Gelato Bars, La Migaja Mexican Bakery, Liquid N2 Ice Cream, Marlie’s Delights, Paradise Cups

Special Olympics Florida Hosts Softball Skills Assessment Clinic at Marlins Park 9/16/14

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Special Olympics Florida Hosts Softball Skills Assessment Clinic
Tuesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way
Miami, FL 33125

Special Olympics Florida – Miami-Dade County, a 2014 Marlins Foundation Charity Partner, will host a softball skills assessment clinic at Marlins Park. Special Olympics athletes will be able to play on the field at Marlins Park.

The Special Olympics Florida – Miami Dade County is one of four nonprofit organizations that the Marlins selected as their Charity Partners for 2014. Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with Intellectual Disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, talents and friendship with their families, other athletes and the community. Through the Marlins Charity Partners, the Marlins are able to make a deep and focused-impact in the South Florida youth through education, the arts and baseball. The Marlins community partnerships and outreach efforts demonstrate their leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility and civic engagement.

Photographs of Opening Reception at The Bakehouse Art Complex on 9/12/14

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Sway Away and Convoluted Shape by Jamilah Sabur Opening Reception  at The Bakehouse Art Complex on Friday, September 12, 2014.

Sway Away exhibition is in the Audrey Love Gallery from September 10 – September 28.  “This show will feature two- and three- dimensional artworks representing the artists’ interpretation and capture of movement. Kinetic and site specific projects will be the focus creating a direct dialogue between science, physics and the arts.”

Convoluted Shape by Jamilah Sabur is in the Swenson Gallery from September 10 – October 18. “This exhibition studies the interdisciplinary uses of the body as a vehicle for expression. Jamilah Sabur opens the exhibition on September 12th with a multi-channel video installation and performance encompassing the interplay of inwardness and the secondariness of the audience through movement, concealment, obstacles and physical limitations as well as spontaneous and imperfect, sometimes comic, unrehearsed movements. The results illustrate the perverse rule the artist seems to have discovered: the less she can see, the more we, an audience, look.”

The Bakehouse Art Complex Mission:
 “Enable and encourage artistic creativity through diversity and collaboration.  By providing affordable studio spaces for juried emerging and mid-career artists
 Providing exhibition opportunities, educational and artist advancement programming, and common workshop spaces. Serve as a cultural hub providing a venue for performance and critical thought in Miami’s historic art deco bakery”

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Photographs of Orchestra Miami’s Pre-Season FriendRaiser at Eleazer Delgado Studio on 9/11/14

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Orchestra Miami’s Pre-Season FriendRaiser at Eleazer Delgado Studio on Thursday, September 11, 2014.  We enjoyed an evening of art, friendship and music by Orchestra Miami musicians!

About Orchestra Miami: ” Orchestra Miami exists to create community through music, bringing high quality symphonic music to all people in South Florida. We seek to make concert-going convenient and affordable, and to provide our audience with performances that contain innovative programming, educational excellence with a clear focus on celebrating Miami’s diverse cultural heritage.”

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Bird Road Art Walk Saturday 9/20/14

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Bird Road Art Walk -Saturday, September 20th (& every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 09/20/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
September-20th_edited-3Bird Road Art District
Conveniently located just east of the Palmetto Expressway & south of Bird Road (SW 40th St). Most studios are locates along SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

Join us for another AMAZING edition of the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, September 20th, from 7-10 pm, and prepare to meet a vibrant community of Miami-based artists as diverse as the city itself.

Go behind-the-scenes and explore the creative process in the many artists’ studios and alternative spaces normally not open to the public; experience new exhibits, interesting people, engaging conversations and amazing artists; connect with original works of art; enjoy live demonstrations and let the music move you as go from one venue to the next.

Approaching its fourth year, the Bird Road Art Walk, continues to bring artists and collectors together. On the third Saturday of each month, artists’ open their studios, along with alternative spaces and galleries that dot the industrial area along SW 74 Ave & SW 75 Ave. The event features a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums ranging from photography to sculpture, mix media, conceptual art, ceramics, drawing, painting etc… there is art for all tastes and budgets.

The Bird Road Art Walk is FREE & OPEN to the public.

The Bird Road Art Walk is organized and funded by the Bird Road Art District, Inc., a non-profit volunteer based organization.

Here are just some highlights of what’s in store. Click the link: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

Stay connected with the Bird Road Art District

web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com
facebook: Bird Road Art District
twitter: @BirdRoadArts
Call: 305.467.6819

Robin Korth Talks Soul on the Run 9/20/14

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Robin Korth Talks Soul on the Run
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
DSC02938-EDITED-cropBooks & Books
265 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Robin Korth Talks Soul on the Run and How We Can Start Again to Live Our Lives At Any Age

It really sucks to come in second in your own life. It sucks even more to think this is okay.
When God knocks, it isn’t such a great idea to keep saying, “Wait a minute.”
“Change” is a word that does its best work wearing a sweat suit.

Miami native Robin Korth will debut her book Soul on the Run, Saturday September 20, 7:00 pm, at Books & Books in Coral Gables.

Soul on the Run is the gut-wrenchingly honest portrayal of one woman’s search for herself, and her refusal to continue playing the game of “let’s pretend everything is okay.” What’s more, it reminds us—when we are honest with ourselves—we can start life over at any age. Korth’s words are pithy and raw, sometimes almost brutal, and often just plain funny. There are common sense insights into doing life and a sometimes mystic questing into the hidden avenues of the human heart. To read this book is to journey into your own heart and spirit. The questions and comments of this woman’s piercing search for joy and meaning will spark your own. You cannot read this book without becoming a participant in your own soul’s journey towards life.

Lesesne Media Group Entertainment presents Miami Urban Music and Film Festival 9/25/14-9/27/14

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Lesesne Media Group Entertainment presents Miami Urban Music and Film Festival
MUMFF - General Info 1September 25-27
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
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The Miami Urban Music & Film Festival is a catalyst for hipsters, trend-setters and entertainment industry advocates to discover and support local emerging and blossoming talent in music and film. MUMFF also aims to support an effort to position Miami as an entertainment hub thus the MUMFF will be held at Miami Dade College Wolfson campus which is strategically located in downtown Miami.

The MUMFF scheduled lineup features guest musical artists and a roster of short films from local and regional filmmakers and productions from Lesesne Media Group Entertainment, the host company. The Miami Urban Music & Film Festival also plans an awards reception recognizing individuals who impact and advocate the local and global entertainment community.

Urban is a lucrative genre in film and music that consistently turns a profit. In the United States, urban is characterized by edgy content set in urban landscapes featuring diverse talent aimed at diverse audiences. Globally, urban includes major cities and metropolis where urban music may include Pop, Hip Hop, Latin and Jazz. Urban films include comedies, crime, thrillers, Sci-Fi and horror.

The Lesesne Media Group is currently accepting music videos, short films and director and actor clips for MUMFF award consideration. Members of the community can get involved by calling 954-243-3518. The Miami Urban Music and Film Festival is sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, LMG FILMS, and Miami Dade College, Wolfson.

Realizing the economic benefits that an indigenous creative community can deliver, organizers of the upcoming Miami Urban Music & Film Festival (MUMFF) will place a strong emphasis on strategies needed to cultivate a stronger, more successful local entertainment economy. Scheduled for September 25-27, the MUMFF will bring together local business and economic leaders from various industries and organizations. The MUMFF will also invite diverse suppliers and vendors that provide resources to the entertainment industries.

“We will provide insight from business leaders, economists, elected officials who can do something about making South Florida more economically viable for creative producers who live and work in the area” said Tony C. Lesesne, co-producer of the event. He added that the MUMFF also aims to support an effort to position Miami as an entertainment hub thus the MUMFF will be held at Miami Dade College Wolfson campus which is strategically located in downtown Miami.

Urban is a lucrative genre in film and music that consistently turns a profit. Globally, urban includes major cities and metropolis where urban music may include Pop, Hip Hop, Latin and Jazz. Urban films include comedies, crime, thrillers, dramas, Sci-Fi and horror.

PeaceMiami: Human Peace Sign on Miami Beach for International Peace Day 9/21/14

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PeaceMiami: Human Peace Sign on Miami Beach for International Peace Day
Sunday, September 21, 3:05pm – 7:00pm
peacemiami71st Beach
Miami Beach, FL 33141
This a Free and All Ages event.
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Peace Sign at 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Let’s stand up for world peace, Miami! Be part of a historic event on United Nation’s International Peace Day on the sands of Miami Beach.

We need Volunteers / Peace Ambassadors:
-To help organize people
-To shoot footage and take pictures
-To get the word out

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21st. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

The United Nations invites all nations and people to honor a cessation of hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace. (That’s where we come in, Miami!)

This is a commUNITY event meant to inspire peace, nonviolence and a great opportunity to meet fellow change makers while sending a message of peace and love from the shores of Miami Beach!

#peaceday
#peacemiami

5th Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Holiday Gourmet Showcase Launch Party 11/16/14

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5th Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Holiday Gourmet Showcase Launch Party
Sunday, 11/16/2014 – 11/16/2014 01:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NEWHoliday-Showcase-Flyer-3Four Ambassadors La Scala
905 Brickell Bay Drive,
905 Brickell Day Drive, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

The Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival Presents its 5th Annual Holiday kick-off event with a special Holiday Gourmet Showcase and Brunch series. The festivities will be held at the two ball rooms of, La Scala & The Flamingo Theatre Bar within the Four Ambassadors. The event starts at 1:00 pm and ends at 8:00pm with the Brunch having two sessions between 1:00pm and 4:30pm.

This event is a very special occasion because 16 year old Lexi Alberts, daughter of Barry Alberts will be hosting the event in memory of her father who died last April in a tragic car accident. He was the Owner of Berries to Wine, Inc. He was the wine expert for Taste of Brickell and also a beloved wine aficionado, educator and hosted wine tasting events in our community to educate others.

Attendees will be able to sip wine from many wineries from across the globe and also sample gourmet food from some of world’s finest suppliers and chefs. You will also have the opportunity to purchase a ticket for a delicious brunch which will have 2 sessions.

Attendees will have an opportunity to sample, and purchase, from over 200 different food and spirits labels. Food pairings will include gourmet items of an extensive nature, chocolates, pastries and other assorted desserts for after hours. We will also have a cheese showcase with cheeses from around the world.

There will be an opportunity to shop and take your products to our Gift Basket Area where you can create and design your own Holiday gift basket to give to your clients, family and friends for the Holidays.
After the showcase shuts down we will have great entertainment and a dance floor where you can enjoy the rest of your experience at La Scala. The Expo will feature new chefs in the area, wine tastings, featuring several reserve wines that will only be available that night.

Please make sure you bid on the Silent auction which will held in La Scala there will be lots of great prizes, trips, dinners etc, great for holiday gifts.

This Holiday event is the kick off to The 5th Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival to be held March 14th 2015. For more information and participation contact 786-355-4800 or c-bettner@yahoo.com or go to our website at www.tasteofbrickell.com.

Fact Sheet:
What: Holiday Wine and Gourmet Food Showcase Presented by Taste of Brickell – Kick off party
Where: La Scala at the Four Ambassadors.
When: Sunday, November 16th, 2014 –
Time: 1:00 early entrance –1pm to 8 pm
Brunch Series – 2 Sessions (Early / Late)
8pm to 12 midnight follows live entertainment and Dancing and Cocktails
Tickets and Participations can be found our website.
Information: Go to: www.tasteofbrickell.com – Direct 786-355-4800.

About the Charity
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only academic-based cancer center in the South Florida region, where cancer research is conducted alongside our clinical care. Patient care at Sylvester is multidisciplinary, highly specialized, and “advance of the art” At Sylvester we believe that research is the key to producing the best results for cancer patients and their families. Today there are more than 280 physicians and scientists working together. Sylvester is a non-profit 501 © 3 organization. Whose mission is to reduce the human burden from cancer and other serious illnesses through research, education, prevention, and the delivery of the highest possible quality patient care.

MOCA Opening Reception for Third Space Inventing the Possible 9/25/14

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MOCA Opening Reception for Third Space Inventing the Possible
moca-thirdspace-email140910Thu 09.25.14, 7-9pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
‎770 Northeast 125th Street
Miami, FL 33161

This visual story is one that has not yet been told. Not because there is no storyteller to tell it, but because it exists only in fragments each assuming its own autonomous existence removed from the constraints of mainstream history.

THIRD SPACE Inventing the Possible is the story of visual artists who defy their otherness and enter the realm of 21st century aesthetics not only to lay their historic claim on it, but also to challenge the framework which defines and polices its boundaries. This exhibition engages Miami artists in their articulations of the lines of continuities. What comes out is that we do not cease to be related simply because separated by race, nationality or color.

Thu 09.25.14 – Su 11.02.14 | MOCA Exhibit – Third Space Inventing the Possible
Fri 09.26.14 | 8pm | Jazz at MOCA | 8pm Featuring Kiki Sanchez Latin Jazz Project
Sat 09.27.14 | 2pm | MOCA Contemporary Dialogues | In Their Own Words
Wed 10.01.14 | 7pm | MOCA Moving Images | Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra

Ofrenda exhibit at Bakehouse art complex 10/22/14 – 11/2/14

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Ofrenda exhibit at. Bakehouse art complex
Wednesday, 10/22/2014 – 11/02/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
imageBakehouse Art complex
561 NW 32 St,
miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

El jardin de Los muertos contentitos it’s a collective “Ofrenda”art exhibit during the annual Mexican Day of the Dead celebration ” El dia de Los Muertos”

What is an “Ofrenda”?
Is a coleccion of objects placed in a ritual altar in memory of someone that passes away.
It’s a way to celebrate the life of the Dead.

The 4th Annual Film Festival Returns to the Colony Theater 9/23/14

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The 4th Annual Film Festival Returns to the Colony Theater
Tuesday, 09/23/2014 – 09/25/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TFF-2014-Flyer-2-Outside-2_MiamiOnlyColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

After three successful runs, the 4th annual Turkish Film Festival returns to Miami from September 23rd thru the 25th. As it is customary, all screenings will take place at the Colony Theater located at 1040 Lincoln Road and are free and open to the public.

This year, the festival will be showcasing four feature films that represent the best Turkish Cinema has to offer. Opening the festival on September 23rd at will be Only You. Directed by Hakan Yonat, this is the love story of Hazal, a visually disabled young woman and Ali, a former boxer. On September 24th, the festival will feature Oh Brother, directed by Kemal Uzun. This hilarious comedy adventure sees three friends attempt to turn their lives around only to find themselves in a whole heap of trouble. Also on September 24 will be Love Me. Co-directed by Marina Gorbach and Mehmet Bahadie Er, Love Me is an idiosyncratic comedy-drama sprinkled with hilarious notes of cultural clashes and endearing displays of kindness that will warm audience’s hearts in the most unexpected way. On September 25th, the festival will be closing with a screening of My World. Directed by Ugur Yucel, My World is inspirational drama about a devoted teacher who helps a deaf and blind girl to live with her disabilities.

Cayenas 9/20/14

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Cayenas
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
CayenasArte Venezolano en Miami
7432 sw 42 st,
Florida, Florida Miami
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Arte Venezolano en Miami invites to the opening exhibition “ Cayenas”, It is an exquisite exhibit of the well-known artist Andreina Lopez-Mendez where the evolution of her oeuvre on the subject can be appreciated. The Cayenas is an expression of the everyday life, simplicity and femininity, portrayed in graphic and abstract ways with a colorful pallet, full of energy and Light .
Opening reception Saturday September 20th from 7pm to 10pm During the Bird Road Art Walk.
https://www.facebook.com/events/552222438244158/

Art Exhibit Go Figure- celebration of the Human Form 9/18/14

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Art Exhibit Go Figure- celebration of the Human Form
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 10/25/2014 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Go-Figure-Invitation-flyerLighthouse Art Center
373 Tequesta Drive,
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Webpage Link
Cost: $10.00

Opening reception and awards presentation:
A juried exhibition glorifying the human figure in multiple mediums. See drawings, pastels and the work of sculptors and painters as they interpret the mass, geometry and perspective of our anatomy. Served hors d’oeuvres.

Moksha Roots Live 9/19/14

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Moksha Roots Live
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 09/20/2014 08:00 pm – 04:00 am
7th Circuit Studios
228 NE 59th ST Miami, Florida,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $10

7th Circuit Productions and Moksha Family Arts Collective present “Moksha Roots Live”, the official after-party for The Rhythm Foundation’s “Big Night in Little Haiti”. Come out and vibe with us, support the ongoing monthly gallery opening, live music, DJs, and a drum jam that bring together the diverse cultural roots of Miami. This edition of Moksha Roots Live includes performances by: Empress Addi and Rara Rock, Army Gideon and the Moksha Roots Allstars showcasing Miami finest roots and world musicians. Also featuring DJ’s Mello-D and Ephniko, performance art by Dangerfun Entertainment, plus live painting by Rei Ramirez (www.urban-organics.biz) and much more.

Strength: The 3rd Annual Art Show and Auction 10/11/14

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Strength: The 3rd Annual Art Show and Auction
Sunday, 10/11/2014 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-09-12-at-11The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link
Cost: $5+

Breast cancer is manageable and preventable. The key is early detection. However, studies have shown that minority women in Miami-Dade are less likely to seek preventative breast health care.

The Mammography Art Initiative (MAI) was established at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at FIU in 2011 to address the need for better access to affordable breast health services and breast health education for underserved women in Miami. Through the fundraising efforts of the previous two years’ art shows, we have been able to raise over $50,000 in funds and services to sponsor mammograms and follow up care for hundreds of women all over Miami-Dade County.

The MAI has been inundated with support from local artist and the healthcare community. We are continually expanding our program and hope to close this health disparity gap in the near future.

The Seventh Annual Pérez Art Museum Miami Corporate Luncheon 9/22/14

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The Seventh Annual Pérez Art Museum Miami Corporate Luncheon
Monday, 09/22/2014 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
PAMM-evite-finalPérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Tickets start at $500

For the first time, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) will host its highly-anticipated annual Corporate Luncheon in its new, state-of-the-art facility in downtown Miami’s Museum Park. The Seventh Annual PAMM Corporate Luncheon presented by South Motors will take place on Monday, September 22, from 11am – 2pm, when the museum will open its doors to South Florida’s most influential business leaders, in honor of their vital support of the arts in South Florida. Corporate Honors will be awarded to J.P. Morgan in recognition of its impact on South Florida’s cultural community.

Understanding Social Security’s Important Role in your Retirement 9/25/14

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Understanding Social Security’s Important Role in your Retirement
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 09/25/2014 05:30 pm – 06:30 pm
Power Financial Credit Union
2020 NW 150th Ave.,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Join Power Financial Credit Union for an informational presentation to learn more about social security and how it can play an important role in your retirement income planning. Power Financial Credit Union will discuss:

– Social security and what it means to you
– Common questions
– Strategies to help maximize benefits

Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Thursday, September 18, 2014 to: Power Investment Services available through CFS*
Curtis Dabros
CDabros@powerfi.org
954-538-4426

The Professional: A Networking Happy Hour Series 9/17/14

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The Professional: A Networking Happy Hour Series
Wednesday, 09/17/2014 – 09/17/2014 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
PEG_HH_Networker_Sept172014City Hall the Restaurant
2004 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33137
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $10

The P.E.G. Professional Networking Series is a monthly networking and workshop happy hour series that caters to South Florida professionals looking to build new business relationships and learn from the regions top industry experts. Each event is sponsored by a different industry, with industry experts giving short, informative presentations, followed by general networking. Hors d’oeuvres are served and happy hour drinks specials are available.

Toma Jankowski “Elan Ctrl” solo exhibition 9/13/14

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Toma Jankowski “Elan Ctrl” solo exhibition
Saturday, 09/13/2014 – 10/07/2014 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Toma-Jankowski-Elan-Ctrl-Envite-Waltman-Ortega-Fine-ArtWaltman Ortega Fine Art
2233 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Waltman Ortega Fine Art presents a solo exhibition of works by French artist Toma Jankowski “Élan Ctrl”. The exhibition is comprised of mixed media works – drawing with elements of collage – each capturing the artist’s preconceived ideas, thoughts, feelings and experiences intervened with unexpected occurrences that took place while each work was created.

Toma Jankowski was born in 1977 in Le Creusot, France. His academic studies included Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, Degree in Applied Arts from University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne, and post-graduate studies of Applied Arts. He lives and works in Paris.

National Philanthropy Day®: Who’s Your Philanthropic Idol?

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Information courtesy AFP

Want to raise awareness of your cause, all of philanthropy and maybe even a little money for your organization? Then participate in AFP’s Who is Your Philanthropic Idol? contest in celebration of National Philanthropy Day®.

We’re asking everyone to submit short (one-minute) videos of themselves to our NPD website (npdlove.com), talking about their philanthropic idol and how their idol inspires them to get involved.

The top five most popular videos (as determined by public vote) earn the submitters $500 each for their favorite charity.

Submissions are already underway, and the deadline is October 7. Then on October 10, we will display all of the videos we’ve received and open up the voting. On National Philanthropy Day®, we’ll announce the top five videos that received the most votes!

It’s easy to get involved:
Submit a video of yourself
Ask your donors, volunteers and staff to submit videos of themselves
Talk about NPD on Facebook: facebook.com/nationalphilanthropyday
Tweet using #npdidol (about your videos) and #npdlove (for National Philanthropy Day in general).
You can even use the contest to help promote your own organization as well, creating a series of videos from supporters about what inspires them to give.

Check out the NPD website today (npdlove.com)—you’ll also see our 16 finalists for AFP’s National Philanthropy Day® awards. We’ll soon be announcing our final honorees who will be recognized at our November 15 international awards event in Washington, D.C.

We look forward to seeing your videos soon—remember, the deadline for submission is October 7! AFP will update everyone when the public voting begins.

The Children’s Trust Family Expo 9/13/14

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The Children’s Trust Family Expo
Saturday, 09/13/2014 – 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
TCT-Family-Expo-2014-logo-01Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition
10901 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join Thousands of Families on Saturday, September 13th at The Children’s Trust FREE Family Expo. More than 200 exhibitors showcasing health and social services, appearances by Nickelodeon characters, giveaways, family-friendly activities for all. Now in its eighth year, the event fills two indoor exhibit halls and part of the adjoining outside areas at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, drawing in up to 20,000 people. With local resources on display from 200 exhibitors, there is no better place to have a great, free time with the kids while learning about after-school enrichment activities, low-cost health insurance, services for children with special needs, and health and nutrition. Children can climb a rock wall, jump in elaborate bounce houses, and meet their favorite storybook and television characters such as Maisy, Llama Llama and Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob and Kai-lan, to name a few. Plus, music and dance performances face painters, clowns, stilt walkers, balloon sculptors, and much more.

Admission, parking, and all activities and entertainment are free. Backpacks and composition books will be distributed to the first 1,000 school-age children. Food and beverages will be sold by a variety of vendors.

To promote an active lifestyle, kids can get a taste of sports at the T-ball and speed pitching practice activity with the Miami Marlins, located in the Sports Fun Zone. Kids can also exercise their minds at all-day chess tournaments run by Stormont Kings or at the new “Science Treehouse” presented by the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, which will feature displays and fun, hands-on experiments.

The Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership and The Center for Literature & Theatre at Miami-Dade College host the Read to Learn Book Fair, including appearances by Brad Meltzer, author of the popular I am series of children’s books that look at historical figures, and Bob Shea, author of Dinosaur vs. The Potty and other titles for toddlers. A nearby stage offers theatrical performances throughout the day that tie back to children’s literature. In addition, Baptist Health South Florida sponsors, “Five a Day, The Baptist Health Way”, where a dietitian is on hand to provide advice and give away fresh fruits and vegetables to encourage healthy eating and nutrition. Meanwhile, the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Center and the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services will operate a special new area called “The Barnyard”, complete with a cow milking simulator, a beekeeper, and a mini chicken coop. The Humane Society of Greater Miami presents the Family Pet Area, equipped with canine counselors and pups available for adoption.

House of Horror Amusement Park 9/25/14-11/2/14

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House of Horror Amusement Park
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 11/02/2014 06:00 pm – 11:00 am
House-of-Horror.jpgMiami International Mall
1455 NW 107th Avenue,
Doral, Florida 33172
More Info Link
Cost: $25 for adults and $15 for children (ages 6 and under).
Monday – Thursday: 6PM to 11PM
Friday & Saturday: 5PM to Midnight
Sunday: 5PM to 11PM
*Subject to weather and change. Haunted house hours vary from park hours.

House of Horror Amusement Park, now in its 5th year, returns bigger and better. With over 10 new terrifying rooms in South Florida’s largest Haunted House, all-new “Malice In Wonderland” 3D Experience, the return of Hulk Hogan’s Microchip Championship Wrestling), a unique experience with midget athletes in wrestling matches and, for the first time in South Florida, escape artist Michael Griffin from “America’s Got Talent live onstage. All this, plus over 20 dazzling amusement rides, carnival games, live concerts, food and more. Kiddie rides for smaller children

Art Walk and After Party at Cafeina Wynwood 9/13/14

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Art Walk and After Party at Cafeina Wynwood
Saturday, 09/13/2014 – 09/14/2014 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
sep13Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5.00

Cafeina Wynwood invites you to the first Art Walk and after party celebration of the fall season! Enjoy the grand opening reception of “Subliminal,” featuring Cuban-American painter, Alfredo Pérez from 7-9pm. This exhibition is presented by Miami’s Independent Thinkers.

Stay tuned for dance-worthy sounds by Dj Sk1tty and join in our monthly ‘after the art’ party! Cover is $5 after 10pm, 21+ only. Cocktail and bottle specials available, group reservations highly recommended, limited seating left. rsvp@cafeinamiami.com or 305-438-0792

Finally Friday 9/12/14

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Finally Friday
Friday, 09/12/2014 – 09/13/2014 05:00 pm – 03:00 am
sept12Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Nothing but good eats and intoxicating beats this Friday. Kick off the weekend with happy hour in the lounge or our concrete jungle garden. Enjoy bohemian-chic style lounging with proper cocktails and open format music to dance to, with back to back sets by resident Dj’s Garcia and Sk1tty. It’s the freaking’ weekend and Cafeina’s got your night covered!

Beats & Burlesque, Fall Season Kickoff 9/11/14

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Beats & Burlesque, Fall Season Kickoff
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 09/12/2014 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
Sept11v3Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

We’re excited to announce a brand new season of B&B kicking off this week! Enjoy vintage cabaret styled shows twice a month, starting every second Thursday. Catch Miss Natrix’s Ritz Glitz Revue with mesmerizing performances. This week features Vita deVoid (Tampa Bay) and sounds by Dj Garcia (Puerto Rico) Shows now starting at 8pm, right after happy hour.

Enjoy half off drinks and tapas early, grab a seat and enjoy the shows!

Vernissage for Subliminal 9/11/14

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Vernissage for Subliminal
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Vernissage-AlfredoPerezCafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Collectors and art lovers alike are invited to attend a preview this Thursday, for “Subliminal,” presented by Miami’s Independent Thinkers, featuring Cuban-American artist Alfredo Pérez. The reception begins during Cafeina’s happy hour, 7pm. Enjoy half off drinks and meet the artist!

Sales Inquiries: info@miamithinkers.com

Understanding Your Credit with Power Financial Credit Union 9/17/14

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Understanding Your Credit with Power Financial Credit Union
Wednesday, 09/17/2014 – 09/17/2014 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Power Financial Credit Union
2020 NW 150th Ave.,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

This informative event is designed to help you understand:

*Credit scores and how they are calculated.
*How to read the information contained in your credit report.
*The best mix of credit to obtain the highest score and therefore strengthen your buying power.
*The Dos and Don’ts when considering a large purchase.
*How negative information will affect your credit and buying power.

Members and non-members are welcome! Space is limited so send your RSVP to marketing@powerfi.org.

SFCDC’s 2014 Awards for Excellence in Community Development 10/23/14

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SFCDC’s 2014 Awards for Excellence in Community Development
Thursday, 10/23/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
SFCDC_ColorLogoMcCormick Art Gallery
111 SW 3rd ST,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $30, $45, $60

SFCDC’s 2014 Awards for Excellence in Community Development
The Awards ceremony will acknowledge the outstanding achievement of community developers in Miami-Dade County. Great work is happening in our field. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the positive impact that dedicated people are having on building a strong county and bridging our neighborhoods!
Awards categories include:
Rental Housing, Homeownership, Economic Opportunity, Rising Star, Public Servant, Leadership, and Legacy

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida pays Tribute to Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes 10/18/14

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida pays Tribute to Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes
Saturday, 10/18/2014 – 10/19/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
SM-Le-Spectre-de-la-Rose-Photo-by-Joey-G-Arts-Ballet-T-of-FlAventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Webpage Link
Cost: $ 30

In a continuous effort to bring to South Florida the most iconic ballets of the Russian repertoire, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents a Tribute to Diaghilev, the art critic, patron, ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, with three splendid works that translate the spirit of the era.
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida joins the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Stravinsky’s controversial piece The Rite of Spring, with a new version choreographed by the company’s Artistic Director, Vladimir Issaev and performed by their magnificent dancers. The production utilizes diverse and unique special effects as moving projections by DMD Studios, with costumes decorated by artist Maria Rivas.
The program also includes Le Spectre de la Rose, a beautiful short ballet about a young woman who dreams of dancing with the spirit of a souvenir rose from her first ball, based on a poem by Théophile Gautier. The dances were designed by Michel Fokine and the music is Hector Berlioz’s 1841 orchestration of Carl Maria von Weber’s piano music called “Invitation to the Dance”. Léon Bakst designed the original sets and costumes, which are the basis for Arts Ballet’s designs that have already been recreated at the ateliers of the Mariinsky Theater in Russia.
Finally, the show includes the ballet Petrouchka. Audiences will enjoy this very unique production with music of Stravinsky, costume designs by Jorge Gallardo, and choreography by Issaev himself. The Ballet in one act is set in the middle of a Russian Fair and tells the story of three puppets: Petrouchka, the clown, the Ballerina and, the Moor. All three puppets are commanded by the Charlatan, a sinister, bearded puppeteer and magician, who gives the puppets human emotions.
With this programs Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will introduce dancers Hirofumi Ikeuchi y Saori Morioka y Takayuki Asai and Lilian Hill performing the leading roles, accompanied by local and international dancers.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida pays Tribute to Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes 10/11/14

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida pays Tribute to Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes
Saturday, 10/11/2014 – 10/12/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
1-Le-Spectre-de-la-Rose-Photo-by-Joey-G-Arts-Ballet-T-of-FlBroward Center for the Performing Arts Amaturo Theater
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost: $ 30

In a continuous effort to bring to South Florida the most iconic ballets of the Russian repertoire, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents a Tribute to Diaghilev, the art critic, patron, ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, with three splendid works that translate the spirit of the era.
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida joins the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Stravinsky’s controversial piece The Rite of Spring, with a new version choreographed by the company’s Artistic Director, Vladimir Issaev and performed by their magnificent dancers. The production utilizes diverse and unique special effects as moving projections by DMD Studios, with costumes decorated by artist Maria Rivas.
The program also includes Le Spectre de la Rose, a beautiful short ballet about a young woman who dreams of dancing with the spirit of a souvenir rose from her first ball, based on a poem by Théophile Gautier. The dances were designed by Michel Fokine and the music is Hector Berlioz’s 1841 orchestration of Carl Maria von Weber’s piano music called “Invitation to the Dance”. Léon Bakst designed the original sets and costumes, which are the basis for Arts Ballet’s designs that have already been recreated at the ateliers of the Mariinsky Theater in Russia.
Finally, the show includes the ballet Petrouchka. Audiences will enjoy this very unique production with music of Stravinsky, costume designs by Jorge Gallardo, and choreography by Issaev himself. The Ballet in one act is set in the middle of a Russian Fair and tells the story of three puppets: Petrouchka, the clown, the Ballerina and, the Moor. All three puppets are commanded by the Charlatan, a sinister, bearded puppeteer and magician, who gives the puppets human emotions.
With this programs Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will introduce dancers Hirofumi Ikeuchi y Saori Morioka y Takayuki Asai and Lilian Hill performing the leading roles, accompanied by local and international dancers.

With a Little Help From my Friends 9/13/14

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With a Little Help From my Friends
Saturday, 09/13/2014 – 09/13/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Photo-Aug-30Wyn 317 Gallery
167 NW 25 Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Wyn 317 Gallery presents the collaborative work of Registered Artist and the following well-known local artists: Atomik, Monique Lassooij, Ivan Roque, Hec1, Yuhmi, Danny Ferrer, Cory Hunter, & Sheri Friedman.

Downtown ART DAYS 9/19/14

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Downtown ART DAYS
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 09/19/2014 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Art-Days-most-recentMcCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Kicking off Friday, September 19th, 2014 6:00-7:00pm is the VIP Press Conference for the official launch of the Miami Downtown Arts District (MDAD). MDAD is a non-profit organization that serves cultural institutions and museums, galleries, local artists and studios, as well as, businesses, event venues, hotels, and restaurants that further awareness in History, Art, and Culture for the Downtown and Brickell area. MDAD aims to unify the Downtown and Brickell Arts District by providing a variety of programs that allow the community to explore the arts district, such as First Friday Downtown Art Night, or providing exposure and educational events through a variety of membership support services. A Proclamation from the Office of Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez will be presented to founding board members: Sean McCormick, Lee Ann Lester, Katy Sekeres Stallfus, & James Echols, on behalf of all Downtown cultural organizations, and indoctrinating the formation of MDAD.

From 7:00pm – Midnight, McCormick Place will transform the special event venue into a Black Box Theater. The Black Box Theater will be exhibiting award winning short films from theMIA Animation and the Miami Short Film Festival from 7:00-9:00pm, followed by a Stand-Up Comedy Show from 9:00pm-Midnight, hosted by comedian Freddy Stebbins. The exterior venue will have a the Life is Art VIP Bombay Sapphire Lounge accompanied by DJ’s, live music, Food Trucks, Wall Brawl, and performance artists. The 2nd and 3rd floors are home toFine Art Studios and the entire 7th Floor houses Eleazar Delgado Studio, all will be open to the public. Complimentary transportation will be provided by Freebee.

Happy Hour 9/11/14

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Happy Hour
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
72DrinksTeaser-Sept2012_CafeLeche-5-8Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Enjoy up to 50% off drinks and tapas during happy hour this week. Every Thursday – Friday from 5-8pm. For a limited time only, indulge in 2-4-1 cosmos and dirty martinis from 6-8pm on Friday, a perfect way to begin your weekend. Dj’s spin an eclectic mix that’s perfect for relaxing after a long day. See you for happy hour friends!

The Rough Set Comedy Open Mic 9/17/14

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The Rough Set Comedy Open Mic
Wednesday, 09/17/2014 – 09/17/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rough-WEB3Moonchine Asian Bistro Lounge
7100 Biscayne Blvd,
Mimi, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: Free – $10

One of a kind Open Mic night…

Looking for a unique experience with a side of laughter during hump day? Imagine a scenario where you can decide the fate of local up and coming comedians as they polish their material for you. You decide the topics to make humorous. You can boo, heckle or laugh. Either way a good time is to be had.

Prizes given throughout the night for participating audience members. Doors open at 7 and Happy Hour

2 for 1 goes on until 8pm!

Purchase a ticket online for $10 and we will give you a $20 bar tab!

The Brickwall Sessions Comedy Showcase 9/20/14

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The Brickwall Sessions Comedy Showcase
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 09/20/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
piexpMoonchine Asian Bistro Lounge
7100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33138
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: 5.00

Great people, good laughs, fun moments and some of the best local talent for an evening of stand-up comedy in an intimate setting. The ideal alternative to a weekend date with friends and loved ones.

Have a few satirical perspectives to share? After the showcase we air live radio podcasts to discuss current events and pop culture with you , the audience.

Throw in drink specials and asian cuisine in the mix and you’ve got the Brickwall Sessions – a Miami project.

Get your drink on 2-4-1 drinks from 7-8pm

Free Valet

Cozy Intimate Setting

Drink Specials all night

Exotic Asian Cuisine

This will be a variety show including:

Stand up Comedy

Live Podcast

Sketches on projector

Talk show

About the Venue:

Moonchine Lounge is a wonderfully curated, plush, inviting, decadent, yet laid back atmosphere, perfect for both intimate affairs and personal event celebrations.
The venue offers a variety of delicious Asian Cuisine from Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese dishes aswell as an entire of assortment of cocktails.
The Lounge is the Local Arts Undergrounds best kept secret that is rapidly becoming know a place to be among Miami creative elite. From Dance Parties to Comedy shows, Poetry reading to Rock N Roll revues, Burlesque to R&B, Moonchine has expression all over it.

Join us for a Sunday evening with friends and laughter!

Beats-N-Bubbles Happier Hour(s) 9/19/14

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Beats-N-Bubbles Happier Hour(s)
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 07:00 pm –
Sagamore-Beats-N-Bubbles_9.19.14Sagamore, The Art Hotel
1671 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Beats-N-Bubbles Happier Hour(s) is back again!

Eat + Drink + Dance + Play: Get your weekend going with beer, wine, cocktail and bottle specials. Dance and mingle to deep house lounge sounds from Spectacle Recordings DJ’s and artists, or relax and play in the game room with an old-school selection of board games.

Complimentary Entry with RSVP/Guest List Reservation.

Discounted valet is available. The party goes on rain or shine. 21+ Only.

Fashion Designers Expo 9/25/14 – 9/27/14

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Fashion Designers Expo
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 09/27/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fashion-Designers-Expo-Sept-25-to-27Sofitel Miami Hotel
5800 Blue Lagoon Drive,
Miami, Florida 33126
Webpage Link
Cost:

On September 25th to 27th at the luxurious Sofitel Miami Hotel, FDE is back at it again with designers from across the nation. Opening night features a Blogger/Press Party Social. Friday unveils the Garden of Fashion Runway Show. Saturday splashes the Poolside Swimwear Fashion Show Day Party. This runway exposition will show you “who’s next” in fashion and will also Let the Runway Meet the Cause for Domestic Violence Awareness with Fashion for Charity and information shared by Women in Distress.

Latin Flavor Salsa Fridays at Club Yage 9/12/14

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Latin Flavor Salsa Fridays at Club Yage
Friday, 09/12/2014 – 01/02/2015 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
LATIN-FRIDAYS-YAGE-FINAL-3Yage
401 biscayne blvd,
Miami, Florida 33131
Facebook Link
Cost: $10 ladies free before 12

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Flavor Fridays at Club Yage(401 Biscayne)…. Where all the best dancers in Miami come to party. After 1, pure open format….

Friday Sept 12th

Ladies drink and in free before 12 (19th and on ladies free before 11

Hosted by Don Mecca and Rene Guiets

Salsa and Open format doors open at 9… DJ RR

401 Biscayne BLVD… 
, 33134 (786)309-3671 

Salsa and Open Format

Salsa Lovers and DM Miami Promotions… 

Fashionably Conscious 9/19/14

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Fashionably Conscious
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 09/21/2014 11:00 am – 05:00 pm
Village of Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Fee varies – see website

Village of Merrick Park Presents Fashionably Conscious

Miami’s Premier Fashion Fundraising Sale for Coconut Grove Cares’
The Barnyard Community Center Takes Place September 19-21

What: Once again, the Village of Merrick Park is putting its fashion foot forward in the name of charity. The luxury retail and dining destination brings back the highly coveted Fashionably Conscious fundraising sale from Friday September 19 through Sunday September 21, 2014.
The designer sale event offers heavily reduced pricing on donated items from the most coveted closets of Miami’s respected philanthropists and community leaders. Some highlights of the collected inventory from the charity hosts include men’s Gucci and Ferragamo shoes, YSL and Diane von Furstenberg dresses, Miu Miu and Prada shoes and items from Chanel, Valentino, Phillip Lim, Chloé, Lanvin and more.
The event kicks off Friday, September 19 with a VIP Cocktail Preview Sale Reception with catering provided by Mena Catering and bubbly from Artic Wines for an entry donation of $25.

The shopping continues on Saturday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an all-day sale for an entry donation of $10.

It concludes on Sunday, September 21 with the Fashionably Conscious Clearance Sale, where everything must go! There will be heavily discounted prices on remaining items from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an entry donation of only $5.

The weekend sale will take place at suite 1035 on the ground floor of Village of Merrick Park, located next to Burberry. KARLA Conceptual Event Experiences is designing the space for the sale with notably stylish concepts, while Rey’s Cleaners is providing hangers and racks.
With a fundraising goal of more than $120,000, this year’s sale is set to be the most impressive yet. Already helping the organization climb to that goal, generous corporate sponsors of the sale include Village of Merrick Park, Terra Nova, and the Codina Family. Proceeds from the sale benefit Coconut Grove Cares’ The Barnyard Community Center, providing free vital services to the children and families of the historic West Grove community. As the organization’s primary annual fundraiser, Fashionably Conscious offers essential unrestricted funds to enable the organization’s operations.
Who: Host Chairs, Rima Otrakji and Margarita Codina, take the beloved sale to new heights along with hosts and “angels” Sarah Arison, Conchy Argiz, Nate Brand, Romero Brito, Alicia Cervera, Monica Defortuna, Evangeline Delgado, Brian Ehrlich, Hillary and Danny Hertzberg, Joy Intriago, Philip Lord, Olga Santini Mas, James Provencher, Darlene Perez, Debra Scholl, Claudia Succar, Maria Tettamanti, Amy Zakarin and many more!!

When: Friday – Sunday, September 19-21
• Friday, Sept. 19: VIP Cocktail Preview Sale 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Entry donation cost of $25.
• Saturday, Sept. 20: All-day sale 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Entry donation cost of $10.
• Sunday, Sept. 21: Fashionably Conscious Clearance Sale – Everything Must Go! Heavily discounted pricing on remaining items. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Entry donation cost of $5.
Where: Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Suite 1035, Coral Gables.
Garage parking is available at Village of Merrick Park.

Contacts: fashionablyconscious.org
coconutgrovecares.org

For media inquiries, please contact Dana Romanelli at 305.529.1220 dana.romanelli@ggp.com

Photographs of Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Networker at Havana 1957 on 9/10/14

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Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Networker at Havana 1957 on Wednesday, September 10, 2014.  A welcome complimentary drink courtesy of Ron Barcelo.  The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chili,  Doral, Downtown Miami & Brick, Ecuador,  Junior Chamber International, Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Mercosur, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, Sweetwater and Brickell Rotary Club celebrating yet another successful MultiChamber of Commerce event.

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Voices For Children To Host ‘STRIKE Out Child Abuse’ Bowling Tournament 9/17/14

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Voices For Children To Host ‘STRIKE Out Child Abuse’ Bowling Tournament
Wednesday, 09/17/2014 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
VFC_logo_PMSSplitsville Lanes at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Drive,
Miami, Florida 33143
Webpage Link
Cost: Bowling team (8 players): $400 Individual bowlers: $50

Voices For Children Foundation Inc. will serve as host to its “Strike Out Child Abuse” bowling tournament presented by Mercantil Commercebank with the goal of raising money for the benefit of foster children in Miami-Dade County. This event is open to all members of the public.

The WOW Experience – Fashion Show 9/20/14

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The WOW Experience – Fashion Show
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 11:30 am – 02:30 pm
2014-WOW-Experience-Fashion-ShowMiami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33126
Webpage Link
Cost: Tickets for the event are $65 for 2nd tier or $50 for 3rd or 4th tier tickets.

On September 20th, 2014 at 11:30 am, The WOW Center (formally known as Community Habilitation Center) will host its annual Fashion Show Fundraiser. The WOW Center is an organization committed to offering support, guidance and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities in order to help them become more independent. The models of this fashion show will be the individuals who attend The WOW Center. This fun and high-energy luncheon event will also feature an art gallery showcasing paintings, ceramics and photography from The WOW Center’s Art Program

3rd Annual Fashion Gives Back Event benefiting Miami Children’s Hospital 9/18/14

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3rd Annual Fashion Gives Back Event benefiting Miami Children’s Hospital
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Neiman Marcus
390 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Webpage Link
Cost: $25

Join us at the 3rd Annual Fashion Gives Back Event presented by Farell & Patel. Enjoy a night of fashion, cocktails, and mingling while making a difference in the lives of so many children who are treated at Miami Children’s Hospital. Your donation of $25 provides you a chance to win from a selection of wonderful prizes, including sports memorabilia, vacations, gift certificates and more! Please RSVP by September 16. For more information please contact Alyse Cahill at alyse.cahill@mchf.org or 786.624.2857

Gracias Christmas Cantata 10/11/14

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Gracias Christmas Cantata
Saturday, 10/11/2014 – 10/11/2014 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm
2014-CC-TOUR-02_IYFUSAorg-980x360-980x360James L. Knight Center
400 SE Second Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Gracias Choir is back in Miami bringing a once in a lifetime music experience entitled Gracias Christmas Cantata. Let Gracias Choir fill your hearts with laughter, hope, and love through cherished Christmas carols that bring the true meaning of Christmas to life. There will be two showings of this spectacular event. 3pm and 7pm. Please reserve your free tickets by calling 954-667-7753.

The Deserter a Venezuelan movie at the Tower Theater Miami 9/12/14

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The Deserter a Venezuelan movie at the Tower Theater Miami
Friday, 09/12/2014 – 09/30/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
EjercitoTower Theater Miami
1508 S.W 8th Street.,
Miami, Florida 33135
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $10

THE DESERTER (Memorias de un Soldado)
A Venezuelan movie about love in times of war, at the Tower Theater Miami, starting this Friday September 12, at 7PM.

At a time when war, chaos and death reign over every last inch of Venezuela, a soldier and a brave young woman manage to make space for love, despite their apparently conflicting ideals.

ALS Knock Out Fight/Dinner Fundraiser 9/13/14

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ALS Knock Out Fight/Dinner Fundraiser
Saturday, 09/13/2014 – 09/14/2014 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
photoThe Luxurious El’Eat
3207 N.E. 163rd Street,
N. Miami, Florida 33160
RSVP Link
Cost: $20 donation

Many of you have taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, NOW The Shakers Group in Conjunction with ALS Association CHALLENGE YOU to help us knock out ALS by attending the Mayweather-Maidana Dinner/Fight fundraiser, Saturday September 13th, 8pm-2:00am.

This is an upscale event as all Shakers Group are with dinner and drink specials all night. Come party with the professionals and have a good time for a good cause!

Tickets only $20 Donation visit www.shakersgroup.com

What: Knock Out Fight/Dinner Fundraiser

When: September 13, 2014, 8pm-2am

Where Luxurious El’Eat, 3207 NE 163rd st. N. Miami Beach, 33160

Parking: Free

Dress: Upscale

For Bottle service/ Birthdays and other Celebrations please contact us at shakersgroup@yahoo.com. See you then!

Snap! Miami presents ‘All About Warhol’ 9/19/14

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Snap! Miami presents ‘All About Warhol’
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
wa11CU-1 Gallery
117 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

A personal vision of The Hilton Brothers,’ a collaboration between photographers Christopher Makos + Paul Solberg as seen in their celebrity portraits of Andy Warhol, along with Ai Weiwei, Tom Ford, Debbie Harry, Lou Reed, Georgia O’Keefe & others. The exhibit also features select intimate photographs of Warhol from William John Kennedy: The Warhol Museum Edition.

The first floor of the gallery will showcase ‘All About Warhol’, the mezzanine will include works by renowned artists represented by Snap! including Richard Tuschman, Tom Chambers, Wendy Sacks, Patricia Van de Camp, Heather Evans Smith, Thomas Dodd, Jason Mitchell and Luis Lazo/L’atelier Alejandro Lazo.

Sponsored by KIWI Arts Group and CU-1 Gallery.

Cocktails by The Courtesy Bar, soft drinks by ONLI Beverages, food by Juice Lab.

Snap! Miami and Snap! Orlando are programs of Snap! Cultural Events, a 501(c) 3 charitable foundation with the mission to celebrate and promote the appreciation of photography worldwide. www.snaporlando.com

Pictured: Andy Dandy Five The Hilton Brothers – Makos/Solberg

Stadtluft Macht Frei (Urban Air Makes You Free) 9/10/14

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Stadtluft Macht Frei (Urban Air Makes You Free)
Wednesday, 09/10/2014 – 09/10/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-09-04-at-4.50.21-PMThe Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Stadtluft Macht Frei (Urban Air Makes You Free) , a New exhibition by Jacek Kolasinski (Chair, FIU Art Art History), Roberto Rovira (Chair, FIU Landscape Architecture Environmental and Urban Design), and Orlando Garcia (Composer-in-Residence, The College of Architecture The Arts).The opening reception for Stadtluft Macht Frei (Urban Air Makes You Free) will take place at The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, as part of the FrostArt Wednesday After Hours series, on September 10th, 2014 at 6PM.

Switchboard’s All Star Awards 10/17/14

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Switchboard’s All Star Awards
Friday, 10/17/2014 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

Switchboard’s Third Annual All Star Awards, held at Jungle Island, will honor, celebrate, and recognize nonprofits in the community as Miami’s true all stars. With the Miami Dolphins as the Title Sponsor and over 500 people expected, the All Star Awards are an excellent opportunity for networking and community involvement.

Contact: Kristyn Greco kgreco@switchboardmiami.org 305-358-1640 x 1182

Yoga flow 9/10/14

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Yoga flow
Wednesday, 09/10/2014 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
West Dade Regional Library
9445 SW 24 Street,
Same as above, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Yoga and Meditation

Come enjoy gentle movement and stretching through beginners yoga poses.

Meditation to soothe your soul.

Teenagers and adults are welcomed.

Cocktails and Canvases 9/11/14

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Cocktails and Canvases
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
orlandoCocktail Collection
626 S. Miami Ave,
miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: free

New Local Artist, Aaron Arroyave shows his art all month long at Cocktail Collection. Come check it out this Thursday and enjoy $6 cocktails and meet the artist first hand! Get to know him now and check out his website:

http://www.ajaartwork.com/

Cotton’s 24 Hour Runway Show 11/7/14

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Cotton’s 24 Hour Runway Show
Friday, 11/07/2014 – 11/08/2014 08:00 pm – 08:00 pm
EL07960-2013-03-01-at-20-03-54-2013-03-01-at-20-03-54South Beach
8th street and Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

As the must-see style event of the year, Cotton’s 24Hour Runway Show is a celebration featuring more than 70 retail brands, celebrity talent and musical performances. With last year’s audience nearly reaching one million viewers, the fashion marathon returns to the 24-hour-city, also known as South Beach, FL. This year’s theme is “The Moments of Our Lives.” Each hour of the show will highlight a different “cotton moment,” with one unique outfit every minute, for a total of 1,440 cotton looks. Cotton Incorporated is partnering with PEOPLE to bring the live runway experience inside the home, streaming from South Beach on TheFabricOfOurLives.com, PEOPLE.com, InStyle.com, Entertainment Weekly’s EW.com, Essence.com, SouthernLiving.com and RealSimple.com. Those with the fashion fortitude to watch the entire show will be able to plan out their most memorable cotton looks for years to come!

Doctors Hospital Senior Health Fair 9/17/14

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Doctors Hospital Senior Health Fair
Wednesday, 09/17/2014 – 10:00 am – 01:00 pm
Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center
405 University Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Education, medical screenings and the mind-body connection — they’re all part of staying healthy. Doctors Hospital is joining with the City of Coral Gables to sponsor the fourth annual Senior Health Fair. The event will be held Wednesday, September 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive.

Once again this year, the first 100 participants will receive free flu shots. Medical professionals will be on hand to perform health screenings for osteoporosis, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, hearing loss and body mass index (BMI). Experts will also be available to conduct sleep disorder assessments and teach women how to do a proper breast self-exam. Attendees will be able to “Ask the Doctor” general health questions and enjoy chair massages, tai chi-style exercise and Zumba demonstrations. Lunch will be provided by The Palace at Coral Gables.

The Senior Health Fair is free and open to the public. Free valet parking will be available at the Youth Center. For more information, call 786-596-3812.

#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – A Jetsetter’s Guide to Chic Travel

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Miami is the gateway to the world, which is why the Miami lifestyle incorporates travel seamlessly. But, with great power comes great responsibility – in our case, to represent Miami worldwide by looking nothing short of chic. Lucky for you, we love to travel and, through trial and error, we have perfected an outfit that works for planes, trains, and automobiles. The key to dressing for travel is to think comfortable and versatile. As a final touch, we like to incorporate a token that reminds us of home.

We’ve put together a travel look that exemplifies all of these essentials. The jeans and sneakers scream comfort, while the leather jacket and aviators keep you flawless from Miami’s sunny shores to cooler climates. The large structured purse adds a pop of color and is ideal for carrying travel necessities like headphones, snacks, and your passport. Finally, a sleek baseball cap helps to disguise the signs of travel. As an added bonus, this Miami Marlins cap from Fanatics acts as a subtle reminder of our beautiful city no matter where you find yourself.

The #ThankYouMiami team is gearing up for four months of travel around the U.S. and you bet we’re going to look chic. Now you’re ready to do the same! You’re welcome, Miami.

A Miami Jetsetter's Travel Essentials

Photographs of A Swing Thing at The TSL Lounge on 9/5/14

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Swing Thing” at The TSL Lounge on Friday, September 5, 2104.  Outlit Avenue and Justin Hamel launch party and fundraiser to benefit “A Swing Thing,” its first interactive community project.  Artists hand painted swings that will then be installed throughout Miami. We enjoyed live painting and music all for a great cause.

Outlit Avenue Mission:  “We believe that everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, should have access to physical, creative and social outlets that will help them live a more happy, healthy and productive life.”

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Social Good Summit #2030NOW 9/22/14-9/23/14

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Social Good Summit #2030NOW
September 22nd and 23rd, 2014
socialgoodsummitMiami Innovation Center
‎1951 NW 7th Ave #300
Miami, FL 33136
Register Online

Join us at the with others all over the world to discuss some of the biggest challenges we are facing. Our Miami Meetup will focus on the Social Good Summit theme, #2030NOW, which asks how the use of new technology and new media is shaping creative solutions for solving the main challenges our community faces, thus shaping a better future.

Our goal for the Social Good Summit Miami is to bring together community thought leaders focused on social good, joining the voices and ideas of people around the world. We want to highlight all the good that is already being done here in Southern Florida, tackle challenging questions, exchange information and rally behind the global hashtag, #2030NOW and the local hashtag, #SGSMiami.

Amazing insight from local changemakers in 2013 brought to light issues that we face in Miami. We explored topics ranging from the danger of rising sea levels; how civic innovation leads to economic empowerment; how millennials are creating tools to shape future generations; to practical ways of using technology to bridge the gap between activism and problem-solving. These discussions are particularly important as decision makers map out the next set of overarching goals our community should set.

We cannot accomplish these task alone. We need you. Be a part of one of the biggest, most global and most powerful conversations the world has ever seen.

W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Manu Manzo 9/18/14

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W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Manu Manzo
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
W-Speaker-Box-Andrew-SapinLiving Room Bar
Living Room Bar at W South Beach Hotel,
2201 Collins Ave., Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free and open to the public

Living Room Bar at W South Beach Hotel will host Manu Manzo, a Venezuelan-born & Miami raised singer/songwriter on September 18, from 8pm to 10pm. Manzo will perform a signature blend of genres that have influenced her in life: from Latin to Jazz; Hip-Hop and Neo Soul; as well as Rhythm and Blues. As guests mix and mingle with Manzo’s musical styling, the talented mixologists at Living Room Bar will craft signature cocktails for the evening.

Snacks from Living Room’s exclusive menu by Conor Hanlon, executive chef of Andrew Carmellini’s award-winning American restaurant at W South Beach, The Dutch, will additionally be available for purchase.

#WSOBEMUSIC

Florida Families Stand, Dance and Move Against Childhood Obesity 9/27/14

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Florida Families Stand, Dance and Move Against Childhood Obesity
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 09:00 am – 11:00 am
GEMKIDSPower Fit Studios at Opera Tower
1750 Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $10.00

PowerFit Studios and JEMKIDS Acknowledge National Childhood Obesity Month With Fitness Event

Miami, Fl-September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month recognizes the serious threat obesity poses to the health of America’s children and decreasing its prevalence in the United States. PowerFit Studios and JEMKIDS are encouraging young people to make a commitment to their health and wipe out America’s obesity epidemic. They will host a family inspired fitness event on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 9am-10:30am. JEMKIDS will conduct their weekly fitness class for kids ages 6-13 from 9am-10am. The classes develop overall strength, improve posture, movement & coordination while enhancing balance as well as other motor skills. Different games and challenges are employed to teach children these skills in a way that is fun & engaging. Parents will have the opportunity to get a fitness assessment by PowerFit Studio’s trainer John and Vivian Rice and hear a talk by PowerFit Studios’ celebrated fitness guru, Shirlee Fernandez. Difference Makers will provide complimentary glucose and blood pressure checks. Refreshments will be sponsored by Rozalyn H. Paschal Pediatrics. PowerFit Studios is located inside the Opera Tower at 1750 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, Fl 33132. The cost of the event is $10.00. Parking is $2.50 with validation. Powerfit Studios will also provided registered attendees with a gift card offering 2 Zumba classes, 2 Latin Ballroom dance classes, 20% off spa and slimming treatments and two Power Plate sessions. Complimentary chair massages and aromatherapy will also be provided.

“The growing rate of childhood obesity in our country is alarming,” said Shirlee Fernandez, Founder and Owner, PowerFit Studios, Miami. “Childhood obesity is entirely preventable. We are here to provide ways that encourage healthy eating and fitness habits.”

Jonerik Murphy — the founder of JEMKIDS — talked about the event saying, “Being a physically fit child isn’t about being a great athlete, it is about being a healthy person. If a child has poor posture, it will affect everything from self esteem to performance in school to long term health issues.  Therefore, children should be physically active early on to create strong, healthy bodies.” Jonerik has been certified by the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) as a Youth Fitness Specialist (Level 2). He has a passion to help kids be healthy and move the best they can, whether it is for life’s everyday activities or for sports. JEMKIDS motto is: Infusing Fitness with Fun!

For more informational and to register please call (786)-287-8487 or email shirleefit@gmail.com

About PowerFit Studios
Built on the scientific foundation of whole-body vibration, the Power Plate at Power Fit Studios can grant bodies such benefits as improved muscle tone, increased circulation, and higher bone density. When combined with a

reasonable amount of rocket fuel, session spent atop the platform can accelerate users fitness goals. The private
studio also supports clients’ inner and outer well-being with more traditional approaches, including Zumba, and Latin Ballroom dance,as well as a range of soothing spa services. Power Fit Studios also offers specialty classes in aromatherapy, chakra-meditation and vision board workshops.

About JEMKIDS
JEMKIDS was created by Jonerik Murphy to help develop a culture of physically fit children at a time when the statistics show that the obesity rate is increasing throughout the youth population. While many schools are reducing or eliminating physical education programs to dedicate more time to classroom work, something is being left out: Physical literacy. Simply put, today’s youth spend too much time sitting and not moving. No one can argue that improving performance in school isn’t important. However, it should not come at the expense of physical development.
In this advanced technological age, more children are spending time playing video games than playing outside. JEMKIDS’ programs were created to address this lack of physical activity. As children mature, there is a window of opportunity to develop motor skills and movement skills most efficiently. If children are inactive during the body’s maturation process, than these skills will either be limited or not developed at all. Consequently, there are short term (children being overweight) and long term effects (increased medical expenses and complications as adults). www.jemkids.com

Batch Gastropub: New Fall Menu Excites by Betty Alvarez

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The first time I’ve been to Batch Gastropub was to celebrate my friend’s birthday party. When I first went in, I was amazed about how casual but comfortable the restaurant is. It’s a gastropub where the menu was approachable and there was an expansive drink list. We celebrated during their happy hour and the placed got packed as soon as I got there. My girlfriends and I indulged in their wonderful happy hour menu and their regular menu. A memorable time for all!

This time around, I got the opportunity to preview their Autumn menu which I was excited to taste. I could not wait for the delectable surprises that this place that had brought my tastebuds into action.

First of all, I was greeted with a cornucopia of cocktail samplings. The one that stood out is the Green Pepper Mojito as I thought it was going to be super sweet but to my surprise it wasn’t. I could taste the green pepper flavor in my mouth but it was not overwhelming to sour my taste of the food that I was about to sample.

Batch gave us two types of menus to choose from for our tasting one that had the house made meatballs or the General Tso’s Cauliflower dish as the starter.

We began with a snack: Salmon Crudo comprised with the House Cured Faroe Island Salmon on top of Florida peaches with Truffled vinaigrette and maldon salt. This small snack was a different experience as I never tasted a salmon on top of a slice of peach before. The salmon taste came to my tastebuds first and then complimented it with the sweet peach infusing both into a nice sweet and delectable light bite.

Then came the starters, the house made meatballs of duck, short rib and pork belly on a sweet potato puree and Serrano ham gave me great delight. The meatballs were warm, soft to chew and the sweet potato puree gave it a good additive to my palate.

The next starter was the Tuna Poke-Peanut Butter “Crumble”, wonton, scallion, and crispy ginger. Although I did not taste the peanut butter but the scallion and the crispy ginger is what stood out of my mind. It was delicious.

For the veggies part, a Batch Kale Salad was served. Now I never had Kale in my life so I was delighted and nervous at the same time in trying this salad comprised of raw kale, hearts of palm, peanuts, strawberry vinaigrette, and parmesan. To my surprise, I loved it. The kale was not overpowering and the vinaigrette made everything come together. Definitely will have to try that salad again next time I go to Batch Gastropub.

Now the main course: The Drunken Short Rib which is a whiskey braised short rib with Vanilla and Sour Mash, Creamy polenta and Cinammon roasted carrots on the side. The meat was so tender that it was falling out of the bone. I could taste the whisky a bit but my memory was the warm, soft, juicy meat that these ribs had. Other than the cinnamon that covered the carrots it was also mixed with a coffee flavored sauce which had a distinctive taste.

The sweets that culminated our experience is the Carnival Donuts-fried dough, powdered sugar, with a warm chocolate ganache and Kahlua syrup. Now these round donuts were the best and my favorite was dumping it in the Kahlua syrup rather than the chocolate ganache. It was so taste was so much richer to my palate.
A very sweet experience to end this preview tasting.

All in all, I can’t wait for this autumn menu to be announced to the general public as Batch Gastropub wants to exemplify the farm to table concept as it is healthier option for everyone but with full of taste. Kudos to Batch Gastropub!

Live on PPV: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2 9/12/1

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Live on PPV: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2
Saturday, 09/13/2014 – 09:00 pm –
14_09_13_11rooftop_MAYvsMAI_612E11EVEN MIAMI Rooftop Lounge
15 NE 11th ST,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Saturday, Sept. 13 – Witness the biggest PPV event of the year in the rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana at E11EVEN MIAMI Rooftop Lounge. Watch this highly anticipated boxing match on a 16 FT LED screen with surround sound. NO COVER! Limited reserved seating available, reservations strongly suggested. Email: tables@11rooftop.com or call 305-305-6611

Bold Botanicals: Family Art-Making for DWNTWN Art Days 9/20/14

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Bold Botanicals: Family Art-Making for DWNTWN Art Days
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
beatriz-milhazes-chora-menino-19961Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission

As part of the DWNTWN Art Days events, Bold Botanicals invites familes for a day of hands-on art-making inspired by the colorful, dynamic work of Beatriz Milhazes and the Jardim Botânico exhibition on view at PAMM. There will be guided exhibition tours starting at 11am. All events are free with museum admission.

W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Robbie Elias 9/11/14

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W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Robbie Elias
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 08:00 am – 10:00 am
WSouthBeach_SpeakerboxW South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Open to public

The soulful blend of pop and rock, Miami native, Robbie Elias will bring his raw energy to the Living Room at W South Beach on Thursday, September 11 from 8PM to 10 PM. As guests mix and mingle with live music and signature cocktails, The Living Room Bar will come alive weekly with an eclectic mix of aural pleasures and curated performances from the worlds of jazz, pop, R&B, soul, funk, electronic and more, capped off with a live DJ set.

Entrepreneurs For A Cause 11/4/14

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Entrepreneurs For A Cause
Tuesday, 11/04/2014 – 11/04/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Entreprenuers-for-a-Cause-Miami-FLYERWorld Of Beer – Midtown Miami
3252 NE 1st Ave #112,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $35

Join us for a fun night of local entrepreneurs slinging drinks for a great cause! They will be raising funds to provide FREE support programs to people battling cancer. Please help them reach their goal of $1,000 each by buying a ticket to the event, and don’t forget tip money! $35 gets you unlimited food and adult drinks!

Yoga Gangsters Challenge 9/28/14

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Yoga Gangsters Challenge
Sunday, 09/28/2014 – 10:00 am –
cropped-yoga_gangsters_longclear1Rail 71
7205 NE Fourth Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: http://www.ygchallenge.com

In an effort to raise money to continue the widely popular free yoga programs for kids in schools, shelters, and jails, Yoga Gangsters, a Miami-based non-profit organization reaching at-risk youth in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and the Palm Beaches, New York, Massachusetts, Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Nevada, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas and Maine, will be hosting the annual Yoga Gangsters Challenge.

Yoga Gangsters Challenge includes a two-hour yoga practice consisting of 108 Sun Salutations, a marketplace dedicated to holistic apparel, conscious gift and jewelry vendors, healthy food trucks and a first time debut workshop with Founder Terri Cooper and Executive Director, Jodi Weiner. The Yoga Gangster Raffle grand prize is a life-changing 10-day yoga retreat to India.

Yoga Gangsters Challenge 9/21/14

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Yoga Gangsters Challenge
Sunday, 09/21/2014 – 09/21/2014 10:00 am –
cropped-yoga_gangsters_longclearFAT Village The Projects
523 NW First Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: Challenge cost is $25, or participants can raise $108 for free admission.

In an effort to raise money to continue the widely popular free yoga programs for kids in schools, shelters, and jails, Yoga Gangsters, a Miami-based non-profit organization reaching at-risk youth in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and the Palm Beaches, New York, Massachusetts, Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Nevada, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas and Maine, will be hosting the annual Yoga Gangsters Challenge.

Yoga Gangsters Challenge includes a two-hour yoga practice consisting of 108 Sun Salutations, a marketplace dedicated to holistic apparel, conscious gift and jewelry vendors, healthy food trucks and a first time debut workshop with Founder Terri Cooper and Executive Director, Jodi Weiner. The Yoga Gangster Raffle grand prize is a life-changing 10-day yoga retreat to India.

Caribbean Fusion: Colors of Africa in America 9/11/14

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Caribbean Fusion: Colors of Africa in America
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 10/31/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Nadine-Cheng-Invite_Sept11KROMA
3670 Grand Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33133
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Kroma gallery, coconut grove, presents, Caribbean Fusion:

Colors of Africa in America, an exhibition by, Carl Craig.

as the new beacon in the grove, Kroma gallery is a refreshing

space with 16 artist studios, courtyard and outdoor screening

facility, and the Caribbean Fusion: Colors of Africa in America

opening happens this Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., with

complimentary hors ‘doeurves and refreshments

Conversation with Beatriz Milhazes and Tobias Ostrander 9/20/14

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Conversation with Beatriz Milhazes and Tobias Ostrander
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
beatriz-milhazes-chora-menino-19962Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission

Pérez Art Museum Miami will host a public conversation with world-renowned Brazilian abstract artist Beatriz Milhazes and Chief Curator Tobias Ostrander as part of the debut of the artist’s first major U.S. survey of works.

Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico will feature works never before seen in the United States, as well as two new paintings made specifically for PAMM’s presentation. Milhazes’ paintings, with their exuberant colors and decorative elements, parallel Miami’s tropical environment, art deco architecture and vibrant atmosphere—bringing the experience of the city to PAMM’s galleries.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge 9/18/14

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Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 09/19/2014 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10330271_10202856891121797_8868233374360965587_nMoca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th st,
miami, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: $6

REMEMBER our Free Salsa Lesson starts at 9pm-10:00pm With Dvice Lds (Latin Dance Studio) very own Dominic Melendez!

Then, we Transform into an Underground Latin Lounge with DJ Puerto Rican Pete Gonzalez and Guest DJZ!!!

It’s 18 to PARTY! 21 to DRINK!

Entrance is in the Rear! Parking is FREE!
Ladies FREE B4 10:00pm. Ladies Please DRESS to IMPRESS!
Cover: Only $6!

We Set the Trend for the Weekend!
So Tell a Friend! Bring a Friend! Send A Friend!

Address: 738 NE 125th St Miami Fl 33160. Next Door to Billy’s Pub!

Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge 9/11/14

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Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 09/12/2014 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10171048_10152312973233827_5921916376307917959_nMoca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th st,
miami, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: $6

REMEMBER our Free Salsa Lesson starts at 9pm-10:00pm With Dvice Lds (Latin Dance Studio) very own Dominic Melendez!

Then, we Transform into an Underground Latin Lounge with DJ Puerto Rican Pete Gonzalez and Guest DJZ!!!

It’s 18 to PARTY! 21 to DRINK!

Entrance is in the Rear! Parking is FREE!
Ladies FREE B4 10:00pm. Ladies Please DRESS to IMPRESS!
Cover: Only $6!

We Set the Trend for the Weekend!
So Tell a Friend! Bring a Friend! Send A Friend!

Address: 738 NE 125th St Miami Fl 33160. Next Door to Billy’s Pub!

Monday Night Football Full Moon Party 9/8/14

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Monday Night Football Full Moon Party
Sunday, 09/08/2014 – 07:00 pm –
MNF-FULL-MOONAtlantic Hotel – Level Five Oceanfront Terrace
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

SOCIETY 8 HOSPITALITY GROUP AND

BEAUTY & THE FEAST BAR | KITCHEN PRESENT:
Monday Night Footballl under the Full Moon at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa.

HOSTED BY ERIN MIA MILCHMAN

Join us on the 5th floor outdoor terrace.

Enjoy the Monday Night Double header on a giant screen under the Full Moon. ITB Bottles, Beer Buckets & Shots. Panoramic ocean view and Special Guest Appearance TBA!

The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Table Reservations ~
Please contact Erin Mia via text: 954.232.0772

Fort Lauderdale Magazine Fall Fashion Issue Release Party 9/11/14

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Fort Lauderdale Magazine Fall Fashion Issue Release Party
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
FORT-LAUDERDALE-MAG-FALL-FASHIONVibe Lounge
301 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

FORT LAUDERDALE MAGAZINE FALL FASHION ISSUE RELEASE PARTY

Please join us for the release party for the Fall Fashion Issue.

Live Entertainment. Fashion. Music.

Complimentary appetizers and first cocktail.

Hosted by Erin Mia Milchman
Special Guest, September cover model, Jaimie Hilfiger

7-10pm Thursday, September 11th
Vibe Lounge
301 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale 33301

Valet parking available

Please RSVP: ErinMiaFtLauderdale@gmail.com

Visit us Online:

Fort Lauderdale Magazine
www.FLMag.com

Vibe Lounge
http://www.vibelasolas.com/

Opening Celebration of Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico 9/18/14

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Opening Celebration of Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
beatriz-milhazes-chora-menino-1996Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission

Celebrate the opening of Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico with live music by Alma Tropicalia and a waterfront bar on the terrace. Between sets enjoy Brazilian grooves from DJ Marcello Bentine.
The celebration features the Miami debut of Brazilian band Alma Tropicalia. The DC-based band reimagines the psych-samba sounds of 60’s tropicália music from Brazil, a mind-bending mix of tropical rhythms, soulful funk grooves and day-glo psychedelia that has quickly earned the group ecstatic reviews and packed performances across the region. The band’s daring lineup combines the masterful Brazilian jazz vocalist Elin (featured on Thievery Corporation’s Brazil-inspired album “Saudade”) with the unhinged experimentation of some of the top backing musicians in today’s rock and world music scene (featuring members of Cyro Baptista’s Beat the Donkey, Bio Ritmo, and more).

Geek Squad Academy 9/20/14

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Geek Squad Academy
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
3280 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33129
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with Museum admission. Admission is free for members and children under 3; students (with valid ID), seniors (62+) and children 3 – 12, $10.95; adults are $14.95.

Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
Experience the latest technology in a fun, interactive learning environment. Through Geek Squad Academy from Best Buy, we’re demonstrating how technology can improve access to career opportunities for youth today. Geek Squad Academy teaches students ages 11-16 about the latest technology in a fun, interactive setting. With local Geek Squad Agents conducting classes such as Robotics, Programming, Digital Photography, Film Production and Digital Music, teens build friendships and self-confidence, spark their inner creativity and innovation, and discover how technology can benefit them in school now and in their work lives later.

Pure BodyLove Wellness Conference 10/25/14

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Pure BodyLove Wellness Conference
Saturday, 10/25/2014 – 10/26/2014 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
PURE-BODY-LOVE-RETREATFort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa
1200 N Ocean Blvd,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Facebook Link
Cost: $497.00

http://purebodyloveretreats.com/

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pure-bodylove-retreat-tickets-11924796387
15 Wellness and Conscious Shifting Speakers ready to Inspire the changes you DESIRE in you LIFE.

All in the Comfort and Beautiful Surrounding of a Luxurious Oceanside Resor

You come to a retreat because you want to change your relationship with your body and health; then you realize that is just the doorway to the rest of your life. To issues of wanting more and never having enough, to the very things that keep you from joy, from a pure gorgeous sense of deserving to be fully alive.

Together we will explore themes such as:

Discovering that no situation or feeling is unworkable
Directly working with eating itself, learning to listen to your body and feed it what it truly wants
Turning off the inner critic and treating yourself with exquisite kindness
Discover gratitude for and confidence in your own life, and find peace within yourself and your world
Learning and directly experiencing what enough is
Building on all that is already good and already working in your life
How will I become inspired to make changes in my life?light

The retreat is an immersion experience in knowing what it is to be love the body you are in — and to feeling what it’s like to live as the promise of yourself. The you you’ve always sensed you could be. When you have the direct experience of being fully yourself, you want more of that. You want your life to be that, and you won’t settle for anything less.

You will have all the tools you need to build confidence, change your mindset, and heal your body holistically and energetically. You will discover the tools to CREATE what you want in your life instead of just CHANGING what you DON”T want.

Check out the website: http://purebodyloveretreats.com/

This retreat will show you how to break repeating patterns that have you caught in the downstream of life and create the HEALTHY HABITS you need that will last your ENTIRE life.

You will have all the tools you need to build confidence, change your mindset, and heal your body holistically and energetically. You will discover the tools to CREATE what you want in your life instead of just CHANGING what you DON”T want.
This retreat will show you how to break repeating patterns that have you caught in the downstream of life and create the HEALTHY HABITS you need that will last your ENTIRE life.
Do you want to create increase profitability and abundance in all areas of your life? Then YOU must commit to YOURSELF 100%!

6 speakers, 8 Breakout Workshop Sessions. During this 2-Day LIVE Experience, you will:

Discover how to tap into your intuition and improve your body image and self-esteem
Take a yoga, meditation or fitness classes
Enjoy relaxing and healing services- massages, acupuncture, sound and energy healings
Bust through self-limiting beliefs
Transform your money blocks into money bags
Learn the truth about diet and weight loss
Create your own healing protocol
Learn how to communicate better
Learn the keys to building better personal and business relationships
VIP Cocktail Reception and much more

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pure-bodylove-retreat-tickets-11924796387

Fashionably Fearless – How to ROCK The body You’re In! 9/24/14

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Fashionably Fearless – How to ROCK The body You’re In!
Wednesday, 09/24/2014 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
FEARLESSLY-FASHIONABLEBar Stache – 1920’s Drinking Den
109 SW 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

Join Melissa Binkley and Stephanie Nickolich for a Fearless and Fun Happy Hour and learn the keys to rocking your wardrobe and loving the body you are in!

In fashion there are no rules!

Confidence is key!

Knowing how to dress your shape will eliminate wardrobe worry.

We are combining BodyLove and Fashion for a night of fearless fun! Get a free drink and leave with Fashion know-how so you can dress for success and love the body you are in!

Want to learn how how to Fearlessly Fashion your life?

Special door prizes and giveaways!!

The Rough Set Comedy Open Mic 9/10/14

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The Rough Set Comedy Open Mic
Wednesday, 09/10/2014 – 09/10/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rough-WEB2Moonchine Asian Bistro Lounge
7100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33138
RSVP Link
Cost: Free – $10

One of a kind Open Mic night…

Looking for a unique experience with a side of laughter during hump day? Imagine a scenario where you can decide the fate of local up and coming comedians as they polish their material for you. You decide the topics to make humorous. You can boo, heckle or laugh. Either way a good time is to be had.

Prizes given throughout the night for participating audience members. Doors open at 7 and Happy Hour

2 for 1 goes on until 8pm!

Purchase a ticket online for $10 and we will give you a $20 bar tab! (Limit one per attendee. Redeemable only during showtime 7-10pm at the lounge. taxes and gratuity not included.)

18th Annual Broward March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction 9/17/14

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18th Annual Broward March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
Wednesday, 09/17/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
MOD-SCA-LogoThe Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3555 South Ocean Drive,
Hollywood, Florida 33019
Webpage Link
Cost: $250 per person. Additional sponsorship opportunities available

If you’ been wanting to sample an infinite assortment of the most delicious culinary treats in all of South Florida, the Broward March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction is waiting for you! Dozens of renowned chefs from the Fort Lauderdale’s most popular restaurants will masterfully create their most famous dishes, all in sample sizes so you’ll have room to experience every extraordinary, mouthwatering taste. Enjoy live music while you bid on distinctive silent and live auction items all to help moms have healthier babies.

Proceeds from the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction help fund support programs and research to help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and prevent birth defects, premature births and infant mortality. More than four million babies were born in the United States last year and the March of Dimes helped each and every one through research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs.

Presenting sponsor: The Salah Foundation

Event chair: Bob Birdsong, President & CEO, Ok Generators

Contact: Denise Jordan at 754-300-2614 or djordan@marchofdimes.com

Harmonik Live Sunday 9/7/14

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Harmonik Live Sunday, September 7, 2014
Sunday, 09/07/2014 – 09/07/2014 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HarmonikCentral Broward Regional Park and Stadium
3700 NW 11th PL,
Lauderhill, Florida 33311
Webpage Link
Cost: 10.00

Harmonik Live Sunday, September 7, 2014
Sapibon Cup 2014

5:00pm Live Soccer – Port au Prince vs Fc International

7:00pm Live Soccer – Port de Paix vs Florida Crushers

9:00pm Harmonik Live

Adm $10
Contact Info: 754-422-1500/954-882-6156

Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium
3700 NW 11th PL, Lauderhill FL 33311

Sponsors by: Sapibontv.com / Valuecare Family Clinic /
Green Light Financial & Tax Services / Mitchell J Klein DDS PA / Tri-County Spine Injury Center / LocalCreativeMaketing123.com

Marlins Park Hosts Octoberfest Miami 10/4/14

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Marlins Park Hosts Octoberfest Miami
Saturday, October 4th | 12:00pm – 11:00pm
OctoberfestMiamiMarlins Park
‎501 Marlins Way
Miami, FL 33125
Buy Tickets Online
Use code OFEST to save 50%.

The Miami Marlins have announced that Marlins Park will host the Octoberfest Miami Festival, presented by Beck’s, at the West Plaza from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 4. The event will take place rain or shine as the roof will be opened to provide shelter or shade in the West Plaza. For the past two years, Octoberfest Miami by Vitamin C Communications, formerly known as Brickellfest, has executed the city’s most exciting examples of an Octoberfest celebration.

Fans can purchase tickets at Marlins.com/Octoberfest and enter the promotion code “OFEST” for a 50-percent discount on tickets. Two ticket packages are available for the event; the VIP package includes VIP entry to Octoberfest Miami, one 16-ounce beer in a souvenir Octoberfest mug, one plate of German-style cuisine, one alpine hat and early check-in from noon to 2 p.m. The general admission package includes entry to the event and one complimentary 16-ounce sponsored beer.

The event will include authentic German food, live music and a roster of 18 different beers from Beck’s, Goose Island, Shock Top and Johnny Appleseed. Live entertainment will be featured for the duration of the event, featuring a live German band, La Linea, DJ Africa, DJ Vertigo and DJ Zog.

Vitamin C Communications is a premier marketing and events agency in South Florida for over five years. Specializing in smaller luxury events to festivals for the masses to monthly executed events, Vitamin C has produced successful events ranging from Lexus’s annual ‘Sabor de Lujo’ taste of Miami, New Year’s Eve at Mondrian South Beach and their most well-known and widely attended event, the Brickell Fest Holiday Event Series.

Highlight: Panorama Steel band Competition To Showcase The Rich Musical Heritage Of Trinidad and Tobago

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Panorama Steel band Competition To Showcase The Rich Musical Heritage Of Trinidad and Tobago

Silver Stars USA Steel Orchestra Looks To Keep Coveted Title of Miami Broward Carnival Steel Band of The Year

panorama201310The scintillating and pulsating music of the steel pan has always played a significant role in the Miami Broward Carnival narrative. This year the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee Inc.(MBOCHC) will present their Panorama Steel Band competition on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Central Broward Regional Park from 6pm to 11pm. Silver Stars USA Steel Orchestra is the reigning 2013 Band of the Year. This year, the list of bands competing for the title of Miami Broward Carnival Steel Band Of The Year includes: Silvers Stars USA Steel Orchestra, Pantastics Steel Band, Lauderhill Steel, Resurrection Sound, Karibbean Knights Steel Orchestra and Steel Away Steel Drum Ensemble. Panorama is a favorite of many pan-lovers who will enjoy the melodic, rhythmic and soothing sounds of a music art form that is the heartbeat of the Carnival culture. The National Instrument of Trinidad & Tobago is the Steel Drum and is the only new instrument invented in the 20th Century, Although a part of Carnival for many years, the first Panorama was not held in T&T until 1963. In Miami the steel bands were always a part of Carnival and bands travelled from Orlando and even from New York, to participate in Carnival. The MBOCHC is committed to preserving this rich Caribbean tradition within the blueprint of #MiamiBrowardCarnival.

panorama20135“Pan is to carnival like water is to fish; it’s a survival thing. As they say, it’s the last created musical instrument that brings pride and joy to a nation. Its like reggae to Jamaica, classical music to Europeans; it is deeply rooted in our culture and the world is better for it.” Sydney Roberts, Vice Chair for Miami Broward Carnival.

“The main focus of Silver Stars USA Steel Orchestra is to introduce the art of playing the steel drums to the youth of South Florida and to broaden the exposure of steel drums in the United States of America. We have been able to expose our repertoire at many functions, such as Mrs. Michelle Obama’s grass roots rally in Ft Lauderdale and we are proud of our Miami Broward Carnival Steel Band Of The Year for the past two years.” stated Errol Christian.

panorama20139Special thanks to the Miami Broward Carnival sponsors:

Corporate – Coca Cola, Clear Channel Media & Entertainment, 103.5 The Beat, Mega 94.9, Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Yellow Cab, Discovery Tours, LLC, The Check Cashing Store

Media – Caribbean American-Passport News Magazine, South Florida Caribbean News, Global 99.5FM, EventsRUsonline.com, Caribbean Connect, Weekends with the Breakfast Club, VibesUnite, SmallIslandMassive.com, Caribbean National Weekly, Red Eye

Public Sector – Broward County Florida, Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center

The Miami Broward Carnival is made possible with the support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

For more information about Miami Broward Carnival please visit www.miamibrowardcarnival.com or call 305-653-1877.

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Miami Broward Carnival Signature Events for 2014

Friday, September 5, 2014 – J’Ouvert Launch – The Warehouse 3500 NW 15th Street, Lauderhill, FL 33311. Time:10pm-5:30a.m. Admission: $20
Sunday, October 5, 2014 – Jr. Carnival Parade of Bands – Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium – 3700 NW 11th Street, Lauderhill, FL 33311. 1pm-8pm (Parade starts at 2pm) Admission: $10 and $1.50 Park Fee
Friday, October 10, 2014 – Panorama Competition/Kings, Queens, Individuals – Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium – 3700 NW 11th Street, Lauderhill, FL, 33311. Time: 6pm-11pm. Admission: $10. $1.50 Park Fee
Saturday, October 11, 2014 – Official J’Ouvert – Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium – 3700 NW 11th Street, Lauderhill, FL 33311- Time:7am-2pm. Admission: Advance Tickets $15.00
Sunday, October 12, 2014 – Miami Broward Parade of Bands and Concert – 30 Years of Miami Carnival Celebration – Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds – 10901 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165. Time: 11am-11pm. Admission: Advance Tickets $25 online at miamibrowardcarnival.com; $27 at The Check Cashing Stores and select Caribbean-American retail outlets.

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Party in Pink™ Zumbathon® charity campaign managed by Susan G. Komen® 10/11/14

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Party in Pink™ Zumbathon® charity campaign managed by Susan G. Komen®
Saturday, 10/11/2014 – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Party-in-Pink-650px-PosterInterContinental at Doral Miami
2505 NW 87th Avenue,
Doral, Florida 33172
Facebook Link
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Party in Pinkâ„¢ is raising funds globally in the fight against breast cancer and contribute to programs for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers.

To buy tickets or for more information contact:
Martha Nunez
305-468-1400 ext. 1369
Martha.Nunez@R-HR.com

Claudia Santana
305-710-4144
Claudiamiamirio@hotmail.com

The JR Forchion Group Presents Purple Remix Brunch Sessions 9/28/14

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The JR Forchion Group Presents Purple Remix Brunch Sessions
Sunday, 09/28/2014 – 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
PURPLE-REMIX-Flyer-9-28-2014Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
1000 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $40.00

The JR Forchion Group presents Purple Remix Brunch Sessions, Miami’s newest intimate music brunch mixer showcasing what’s hot on the urban arts, culture and entertainment scene. Get ready to mingle at Brickell-area favorite Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita as Brooklyn-born producer 8Series, alongside DJ XS, spin a smooth soundtrack of R&B, neo-soul, acid jazz and rare grooves before emerging recording artist Jordan Grizzle takes center-stage for a live performance. Hot 105 FM’s on-air personality and social media maven Kristen Kash will host the afternoon event as guests enjoy a delicious, Southern-inspired menu including free-flowing mimosas, Belgian waffles, honey chicken and more. This is a 21 and over affair, so come dressed in your “Sunday-Best” Miami-chic attire.

Miami Marlins and Feeding South Florida Charity Night 9/19/14

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Miami Marlins and Feeding South Florida Charity Night
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 09/19/2014 07:10 pm –
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: $20

Marlins vs. Washington Nationals. Baseline reserved: $20. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit Feeding South Florida. Feeding South Florida President and CEO Paco Vélez will throw the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. Order tickets at www.marlins.com/specialevents; for groups of 10 or more, contact O’Brien Berry at 305.480.1520 or HBerry@marlins.com.

Southland Mall Presents the “Festive Fridays” Cultural Event Series 9/5/14

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Southland Mall Presents the “Festive Fridays” Cultural Event Series
Friday, 09/05/2014 – 09/26/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Bellydancers-at-SouthlandSouthland Mall
20505 S Dixie Hwy,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Southland Mall welcomes the month of September with a celebration of Hispanic Heritage and an appreciation for cultural experiences. Every Friday evening, shoppers will have the opportunity to enjoy entertainment-based activities and special performances alongside their family and friends. The “Festive Friday” stage is located inside the mall’s Center Court and each event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Below is a list of events for the month:

• September 5th – Join the talented dancers from Huney Shine Dance Studio as they present a special performance of their newest jazz and hip hop routines.
• September 12th – Mariachi Voces de America will serenade shoppers with a live 50 minute performance of traditional Mexican music. There will be trumpets, guitars and live singing! Guests will be able to request their favorite songs throughout the evening.
• September 19th – South Florida realist artist and founder of MiamiArtBlog.com, Cecilia Paz, will host an exclusive “Still Life” Sketching Workshop where guests will learn how to use charcoal to sketch their own portraits. Cecilia’s mother, Ana Paz, Founder of Ana Paz Cakes, will be providing samples of her famous cakes to participants. To RSVP for the workshop, please email cecipace@gmail.com.
• September 26th – Performers from Hipnotic Dance Studio host a fun evening featuring a variety of dance forms including belly dancing, salsa dancing and hip hop. Shayna Lee, International Belly Dancer and CEO of Hipnotic Dance Studio, will grace the stage and show the audience how to shake their hips like a pro!

“Festive Fridays” are free events that are open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info@thinkpeacock.com.

Nelson Tirado Expert Series: Art & Chocolate 9/5/14

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Nelson Tirado Expert Series: Art & Chocolate
Friday, 09/05/2014 – 09/05/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
ARTAND-CHOCOLATENelson Tirado Fine Art Gallery
2716 Ponce De Leon Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33134
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Join us this Friday during Coral Gables gallery night for the launch of Nelson Tirado’s latest collection. To celebrate, we will have chocolatier Ricardo Trillos from CAO chocolates serving his finest artesian chocolates. What is sweeter than chocolate? We would say Nelson’s photography, but you would have to find out on your own.

Florida Grand Opera Season Preview Cocktail Party 10/23/14

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Florida Grand Opera Season Preview Cocktail Party
Thursday, 10/23/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
YA-2014_15III Forks Prime Steakhouse
501 Silks Run,
Hallandale, Florida 33009
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Florida Grand Opera celebrates the start of another exciting season with its highly-anticipated season preview celebration – in a lively lounge setting. On October 23, 2014, the annual affair takes over at Hallandale’s modern steakhouse, III Forks, and showcases some of the most beloved pieces that audiences will enjoy throughout FGO’s upcoming season, all performed by FGO’s newest group of Young Artists.

Located five minutes from Hallandale Beach, III Forks is a contemporary take on an upscale steakhouse. This evening of beautiful music will also feature complimentary wine and light bites, followed by an optional dinner with the Young Artists after the event. This free event is open to the public, but an RSVP is requested. Whether or not you have tickets for the 2014-15 season, enjoy beautiful music, savor some delicious food, and celebrate the start to another exciting year with the Florida Grand Opera.

III Forks Prime Steakhouse is located at 501 Silks Run in Hallandale, Florida. Dinner reservations for III Forks are recommended and can be made by calling 954-457-3920 or online at http://www.3forks.com/reservations.php. For additional information, visit www.3forks.com.

Orchestra Miami Pre-Season FriendRaiser 9/11/14

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Orchestra Miami Pre-Season FriendRaiser
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
EleazarDelgado_SUNRISE_ATMOSFERAS-Invite2Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd Street, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $5 suggested donation

Calling all art lovers! Eleazar Delgado Studio proudly opens its doors to Orchestra Miami to host their Pre-Season FriendRaiser! Come and enjoy an evening of art, music, friendship and music and learn about Orchestra Miami’s programs and how you can get involved.

Food and Wine Pairing at Oceanaire 9/9/14

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Food and Wine Pairing at Oceanaire
Tuesday, 09/09/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Sept-HeaderThe Oceanaire Seafood Room
900 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
More Info Link
Cost: $60

Oceanaire and Savor Tonight have partnered up to host a sit-down food + wine tasting event on Tues., Sept 9th starting at 7pm. Chef Kareem has created a delectable menu, designed especially for the group — and each course will be served with a matching wine.

Cost is $60 if purchased by Sat., September 6th and $65, thereafter, if space is available. This includes the menu listed below, along with tax + gratuity. Remember to buy your tickets early, as these events oftentimes sell out.

MENU

GREEN MANGO + BURRATA MOZZARELLA SALAD
lava salt | micro greens | herb oil
Gewurztraminer – Firestone, Santa Ynez Valley

MAINE SEA SCALLOPS + YELLOWFIN TUNA “TIRADITO”
ghost pepper caviar | concha | choclo
Chenin Blanc – Pine Ridge, Napa Valley

ROASTED PEPPER GNOCCHI “SURF & TURF”
braised short ribs | king crab | white truffle cream
Malbec – Tamari “Reserva,” Mendoza

TIRAMISU MARTINI “TIA MARIA”
mascarpone | tia maria rum | shaved chocolate

Coffee service available upon request.

Fabulous Miami Multi- Chamber of Commerce Event 9/10/14

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Fabulous Miami Multi- Chamber of Commerce Event
Wednesday, September 10th 2014, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
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1451 South Miami Avenue
Miami Fl.33131
Members $10 in advance and $15 at the door cash only
Non-members $15 in advance and $20 at the door cash only
Click here to purchase advance tickets
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Tuesday, September 9th 2014
Dress Code: Business Attire

Includes: A complimentary drink courtesy of Ron Barcelo and appetizers for an hour.
Bring your Business card to participate in raffle to win surprise prizes.

The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol,Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haití, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, , along with Brickell Rotary Club, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking.

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun!

The British Invasion continues: Downtown Hollywood Mural Project 9/27/14

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The British Invasion continues: Downtown Hollywood Mural Project
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
EddieJayCompleted-DHMP-by-Jill-WeisbergDowntown Hollywood Mural Project
1909 Harrison Street,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Tickets for loitering will not be issued here while this talented and playful street art team transforms the west-facing wall of 1909 Harrison Street in Downtown Hollywood in just a few weeks. The community welcomes Chaz and Bob Gibson, aka “The London Police”, to the neighborhood as the creators of the 12th DHMP wall mural. The community is looking forward to seeing the artful enhancement this British duo has in store. All are invited to join a “Live Painting Performance” with TLP at the mural site on Saturday night, September 27th from 7-10pm.

The Downtown Hollywood Mural Project is successfully rounding its second year with an impressive roster of artists including Daniel Fila a.k.a. “Krave”, David “Lebo” LeBatard, Jessy Nite, Luis Pinto, Edward Mendieta, Ruben Ubiera, 2alas, Evoca1, Michelle Weinberg and Tati Suarez, all who have contributed amazing work to the community. Selected by a review committee, the project invites artists whose mural proposals promote health, happiness, and well-being.

When asked about the mural he and his partner are gearing up to begin next month, artist Chaz Gibson tells us, “We always try to project a positive theme in our pieces. Our signature characters have happy faces and are depicted doing everyday things in the world they live in. In this particular piece one of our characters is making adjustments to the aquarium he is looking after. As we are near the sea we threaded an aquatic theme with science and nature with an overall moral of looking after each other.”
The duo has clearly come up with a mural concept that speaks to Hollywood and incorporates attributes that this community can connect with. “We love the idea of the aquatic theme and the fact that the mural will promote togetherness. That is what Hollywood is all about and The London Police really get that about us”, remarks Lisa Liotta, Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency’s Operations Manager.
Since inception, The Downtown Hollywood Mural Project has garnered the attention of locals, visitors and art enthusiasts alike. Giselle Perez, a realtor in Miami comments on her experience, “The live mural painting events are really quite awesome to attend! No two events have been similar and each artist brings their own vibe. My friends and I come up from Miami for a bite to eat at one of the eclectic eateries on Hollywood Blvd. or Harrison Street. We pop into a few of the crafty boutiques and art galleries and really enjoy walking the streets to see the mural walls throughout the downtown. Often times, the artists have added or change something, which is always a nice surprise! The live mural performances are really fun to attend. Meeting new people who have an appreciation for art and community is always a good time!”

Hollywood Eyes Fendi Trunk Show and Fundraiser 9/26/14

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Hollywood Eyes Fendi Trunk Show and Fundraiser
Friday, September 26, 2014, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hollywood Eyes
2011 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
Free and open to the public

Proceeds to Benefit Girl Rising, A Global Campaign for Girls’ Education

Hollywood Eyes, the final word in Hollywood glamour with a South Florida twist, is hosting an exclusive Fendi trunk show and cocktail soiree benefitting Girl Rising, a global campaign for girls’ education that began as a groundbreaking feature film and has grown into a thriving movement.

Since the launch of the movement, the Girl Rising Campaign has raised over $5 million for girls programs, and the “Girl Rising” film has been seen by over 1.5 million viewers with more than 200 corporations such as Intel, Bobbi Brown, Charles Schwab, and Facebook supporting the cause by hosting corporate screenings.

Hollywood Eyes’ evening of shopping and cocktails for a cause will feature a Fendi eye wear trunk show as well as other designer eyewear collections, perfectly timed to transition you from summer to fall.

Guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres from FACE restaurant, complimentary wine, and a preview of fall’s hottest frames with 20% of all proceeds benefitting Girl Rising. There will also be a luxury raffle for a chance to win two pair of Fendi designer glasses with 100% of proceeds going to the campaign.

The event, which takes place Friday, September 26th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., is free and open to the public and serves as a prelude to the “Girl Rising” movie screening at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center on October 25, 2014.

Dr. Kay has more than 32 years of experience as an Optometric Physician in South Florida. He served as Chief of Optometry in a busy multi-doctor surgical practice where he specialized in advanced vision and medical eye care before starting his own practice, Hollywood Eyes. Dr. Kay was a clinical assistant professor at Nova Southeastern College of Optometry and served as president of the Broward County Optometric Association. In 1989, Dr. Kay was awarded Broward County’s Optometrist of the Year. Hollywood Eyes is located at 2011 Harrison St., Hollywood, FL. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 954.923.5367 or visit www.hollywoodeyesflorida.com.

September Harvest Wine Tastings at Eau Palm Beach 9/11/14

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September Harvest Wine Tastings at Eau Palm Beach
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm
september_harvestEau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
100 S Ocean Blvd,,
Manalapan, Florida 33462
Webpage Link
Cost: 50

MEET WINE MAKER HUGO MALDONADO!

This is a unique opportunity to meet vineyard owner Hugo Maldonado. Taste from his fields the beautiful creations of Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and handpicked special Red Blends.

Featuring California and Mexican-American inspired tapas

More about Hugo Maldonado: http://www.maldonadovineyards.com/about-us.html

More about SEPTEMBER HARVEST: http://www.eaupalmbeach.com/septemberharvest

Win VIP Tickets to Grovetoberfest

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Soul of Miami is giving away 2 VIP tickets to Grovetoberfest!

To enter follow the directions below. Good Luck, and may the craziest diehard craft beer fan prevail! The contest will run through October 9th & the winner will be announced on all social media and in the widget below. You can tweet and comment everyday to enhance your chances of winning. See you at Grovetoberfest!

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44th Grand National Dancesport Championships 10/30/14

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44th Grand National Dancesport Championships
Saturday, 10/30/2014 – 11/01/2014 07:00 am – 11:30 pm
gn2014cropped-webRitz-Carlton Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Dr,,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
Webpage Link
Cost: 65

Professional and Amateur Ballroom Dancers compete for
World Renowned Title in Key Biscayne.

44th Grand National Dancesport Championships, October 30-November 2, 2014
presents the nation’s top professional competitors:

The Grand National Professional Championships.

Dancing with the Stars glitter & glamour comes to Miami’s Key Biscayne
In spectacular fashion

Key-Biscayne — October 30-November 2, 2014
One of the longest running Ballroom Dance Competitions in the United States, The Grand National Championships, celebrates its 44th year, October 30-November 2, 2014
This prestigious competition began in Miami Beach in 1970.

The 2014 event is sure to be South Florida’s, Miami’s & Key Biscayne’s most gala Ballroom Dance extravaganza ever, kicking off on Thursday, October 30th, with top Pro-Am dancers from across the country, with a glittering parade of 200 or more Pro- AM dancers and Professional Competitions.

In addition to its 44-year tradition of bringing together Amateur and Pro-Am competitors from across the United States to vie for the title of Grand National Champion, this year’s competition will feature The Grand National Professional Championships. The top ranked professional couples In the United States & World Championship events will compete for this Grand National Title.

“We’re very excited to launch the new championship title for professional dancers of American Ballroom, said Cassandra Schneider, co-organizer of the NDCA Sanctioned 44th Grand National Dancesport Championships.”Ours is the only Sanctioned Championship Ballroom Dance competition held in South Florida.”

The popularity of television shows like “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” proves that ballroom dance has captured the passionate attention and the hearts of millions. The Grand National Championships, which hosts many of the top dancers in the U.S., is world famous for its exciting dance shows and hospitality.

Running the Miami event for the twelfth year, Cassandra and Peter Schneider–themselves world-class dancers, judges and promoters–expect more than 200 competitors this year. The Grand National’s judges include World Championship class adjudicators from Great Britain, Australia, Germany, Russia and the USA.

Ballroom dancing is considered both a fine art and a sport. Contestants come from all walks of life, and range from 6 to over 90 years of age. Many older dancers enjoy this discipline for health reasons as well as for the pure joy of dancing. This year’s dancers will compete in one or more events featuring various dances.

Soul Of Miami, Life Is Art and In The Loop 305 present the River Of Art 18 Pop-Up Social Event 9/23/14

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Soul Of Miami, Life Is Art and In The Loop 305 present the River Of Art 18 Pop-Up Social Event
Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
RiverOfArtWeb18SOULCocktail Collection, upstairs at Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Tickets: $10 with Advance RSVP using discount code “LIA” ($20 regular price without RSVP)
Ticket Link
PARKING: Cheap parking in the lot, enter via 7th Street. Plenty of metered street parking nearby.

Bringing People and Art Together
The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miami’s good people, changemakers, activists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs and artists.
Instagram Hashtag: #RiverOfArt

Featured Artists: Edilberto Aponte, Marcelo Salup, David Martins
Auditory Art by -UOM-
Cocktail Collection’ September Artist: Aaron Arroyave
Featured Charity: DOC IT! Detect Ovarian Cancer in Time
Music by DJ Hank Justice

Supported by Fabulous Miami – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – Catalyst Miami

Each month, Life Is Art brings the community together at our River Of Art pop-up art-in-public-places show to socialize through the power of the arts with the goal of exposing new artists, introducing new people to art appreciation, providing an inspiring space to make new connections, showcasing local businesses and charities, while providing a fun break during the work week. Cocktail Collection is providing a complimentary welcome drink and light bites! The modest $10 door fee goes to support Life Is Art’s mission.

Art is an inspiring talking point, discussing it is a great way to break the ice. Culture is one of the primary elements that build community and hosting a business networker within an art show is a unique way to encourage socializing, so be sure to bring plenty of business cards and an open mind!

About -UOM-
UOM was originated in early 2007 as a multi-disciplinary project with emphasis in non- traditional, Vintage and electronic instruments, and performance technique.
-UOM- primal energy is often in direct superposition with more sophisticated forms of sound production, such as cutting edge real-time recording and looping and the use of current and vintage electronics.
This all-embracing approach has taken the project through a path of collaboration with the visual and performing arts. We have performed in Art Centers and galleries, during exhibition openings and artists performances. We have improvised music during video installations, contemporary dance performances and played in artist-designed sets.

About Edilberto Aponte
My pieces evoke critical views of social, political and cultural issues. I journal my life’s perspectives and experiences in pencil, ink, and paint-using the canvas as an abstract mirror to reflect my mental images and convey my emotions. The communion of words, lines, or shapes meld on canvas into one-becoming the allusion of my personal reality.
My art consist of abstract drawings in pencil, color, acrylic and ink. My anxious imagination has been inspired by nostalgic memories of my poignant life events, native metropolis of San Juan Puerto Rico and South Florida.

About Marcelo Salup
1. Began professionally as a concert photographer for Vibraciones magazine in Madrid, Spain.
2. Switched to international advertising and lived in half a dozen cities: Madrid, London, New York, Mexico City, Santo Domingo, San Juan and Buenos Aires
3. Specialize in portrait photography

About David Martins
I was born in Boston, then raised mostly in Miami.I am currently in school to become an anthropologist with my main focus on shamanic studies. I chose this path because I love to learn and teach and therefore enjoy studying the original teachers; the shamans from around the world. I have been drawing,sketching, and painting my whole life. My art has always been and always will be a way for me to record the path of my thoughts and feelings at any particular point in life. My pieces are reflections of symbols and archetypes that connect us all. Creations that speak to the subconscious mind as well as the vibratory senses

About DOC IT! Detect Ovarian Cancer in Time
DOC IT’s primary mission is to help find a screening test and/or cure for ovarian cancer. Our proceeds go to medical facilities dedicated to hoping that one day soon we can create proper screening for ovarian cancer, because unfortunately pap smears and regular GYN check-ups usually do not detect it until is too late. As a matter of fact, ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among American women.

About the Cocktail Collection at Tobacco Road
Cocktail collection is the new “hidden” cocktail lounge located above Tobacco Road at the old upstairs room. We feature a rotating original cocktail menu, great music and a monthly showcase of a local artist. The cocktails are one of a kind and the atmosphere encourages conversation.

About the River Of Art Program
The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About In The Loop 305
In The Loop 305 is an emergent space seeking to revolutionize our city’s creative economy. Building on the amazing work already happening throughout the city, In The Loop 305 will advocate for new talent and businesses, curate an events calendar that helps reduce silos and push Miami to be a hub for collaboration, innovation and culture.

About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

About Soul Of Miami
The Soul Of Miami has become one of the most popular local community sites in south Florida. It includes an extensive calendar, listing all sorts of happenings from all over the area: charity, arts, happy hours, concerts, networkers, nightlife, fairs, festivals and so much more. Tens of thousands of active south Floridians visiting the site every month.

Monster Masquerade at Zoo Miami 10/17/14

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Monster Masquerade at Zoo Miami
Friday, 10/17/2014 – 10/17/2014 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Derek_GIl_Zoo_Miami_Halloween_2013-73Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost: $60 – $75

Stroll the moonlit walkways at your peril; living and non-living things will greet you with scary sights, sounds and smells; after all it is the Zoo. Monster Masquerade returns to Zoo Miami on Friday night, October 17, from 8 p.m. until the stroke of midnight.

Includes:

•Open bars
•R.I.P. at the “Bacardi Bat Lounge” and enjoy our signature drink “The Bat Bite”.
•Delicious treats from our in-kind food sponsors
•Music that will keep the zombies and trolls dancing all night long courtesy of HITS 97.3 FM
•Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House a 7,000 square foot haunted house that will make your skin crawl.
•Costume contest
•Enjoy our zoo crew zombies as they re-enact Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”.
Join us as we party like an animal and rock the night away at Zoo Miami. . . if you dare!!!!

For complete details on prices, rules, and more, visit www.zoomiami.org.

Sponsors
HITS 97.3 FM
The Miami New Times
Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. – The Official Liquor Sponsor
Rex Goliath Wines
Pepsi Co.

International Vulture Awareness Day 9/6/14

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International Vulture Awareness Day
Saturday, 09/06/2014 – 09/06/2014 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
Cenereous-Vulture-1Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with zoo admission

Want to learn about these beautiful birds? Come out to Zoo Miami Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., where we will have stomach acid and vulture vomit experiments (it’s not as yucky as it sounds) as well as coloring pages, connect-the-dot games and fun facts in front of the cinereous vulture/nilgai exhibit. The king vulture from the Sami Amphitheater may be making an appearance, so don’t miss it. See you there!

Photo credit to Dolora Batchelor.

Winn-Dixie Celebrates/Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With “Dos Culturas, Mucha Frescura” Celebration With Renowned Chef Pepin 9/20/14

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Winn-Dixie Celebrates/Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With “Dos Culturas, Mucha Frescura” Celebration With Renowned Chef Pepin
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
14-4506_WD_HispHeritage_BS_251Winn-Dixie Store #251
3275 Sw 22nd Street,
Miami, Florida 33145
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with “Dos Culturas, Mucha Frescura” featuring local celebrity Chef Pepin. Known for his spontaneous and whimsical approach to cooking, Chef Pepin will delight customers with a live, interactive cooking demonstration where he will dish-up a fusion of flavorful recipes, including bacon croquetas, mango chicken wings and cranberry churros. As part of the celebration, attendees will receive a complimentary booklet packed with flavor-fusing recipes (while supplies last) and can take part in an afternoon of fun-filled activities, including raffles, giveaways and more.

Late Night with Will Rivas at Macchialina 9/5/14

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Late Night with Will Rivas at Macchialina
Friday, 09/05/2014 – 09/06/2014 12:00 am – 02:00 am
Screen-Shot-2014-09-02-at-1.38.53-PMMacchialina
820 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: N/A

Hang out after hours at Macchialina for “Late Night with Will Rivas” every Friday and Saturday night!

Extended hours from 12 am – 2 am where you can enjoy cocktails fro Will Rivas and bar menu items from Chef Michael Pirolo such as “Meatballs Parm” Sandwich, Lasagna, Baked Cavatelli and Polpettine.

Art by Floyd & Isabel Original Fashion Show + Original Living Magazine Cover Party 9/19/14

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Art by Floyd & Isabel Original Fashion Show + Original Living Magazine Cover Party
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Art-by-Floyd-Flyer-2U.S. Century Bank of Coral Gables
3001 Ponce De Leon Blvd,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Facebook Link
Cost: RSVP Required

Isabel Original International & Art by Floyd unite to present their new line for women and men at the US Century Bank Coral Gables on Friday, September 19th 2014 from 6-9pm along with the cover release party for Original Living Magazine featuring Univision’s 3-time Emmy Awards winner tv/news personality Natalia Cruz.

Special performance by Franco Londono & Jose Luis Barba

By Invitation – Please RSVP to: MegaCityGroup@gmail.com

Over the Edge Miami Carnival of Fun VIP Party 9/5/14

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Over the Edge Miami! “Carnival of Fun” VIP Party
otem2014-carnival3Friday, September 5, 2014, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The 19th floor of the
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Blvd. Way,
Miami FL 33131
Parking: Discounted Valet
Tickets: $25.00

Includes Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres compliments of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami.

This is your Exclusive Invitation to the Miami Children’s Initiative’s Official “Over the Edge Miami” VIP Party at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami! Come party with Over the Edge rappellers, and congratulate the lucky couple who will “Wed Over the Edge.”

International Street Artist Jaz Takes Wynwood at Product/81 Gallery 9/13/14

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Int’l Street Artist Jaz Takes Wynwood
Saturday, 09/13/2014 – 09/13/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jaz-InviteProduct/81 Gallery
2311 NW 2nd AVE.,
Miami, FL, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The South Florida Ford-powered artist residency program Fordistas will showcase its next highly anticipated presentation.

The Fiesta Control solo exhibition by street artist Franco Fasoli “Jaz” will feature work completed during his Wynwood residency.

Tiger Awareness Week 9/15/14-9/21/14

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Tiger Awareness Week
Monday, 09/15/2014 – 09/21/2014 12:15 pm –
Sumatran-tiger-Berani-ZSFZoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with zoo admission.

Did you know there are fewer than 3,500 tigers left in the wild and their numbers are rapidly declining as a result of poaching and habitat destruction? Did you know there are nine sub-species of tigers and three of those have become extinct in the last 80 years and the rest are critically endangered? These are just some of the tiger facts you will learn during Tiger Awareness Week at Zoo Miami September 15 – 21. Aside from educational talks, there will be fun activities such as pie-in-the-face throwing contest (you may purchase the pies at a silent auction) from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on September 15 & 19 in front of Dr. Wilde’s World. On September 20 & 21, enjoy goodies at a bake sale/lemonade table in front of our Sumatran tiger exhibit where you can also purchase buttons and get your face painted . All money raised will support the Tiger Conservation Campaign. So come on out and have a roaring good time!

Spooky Zoo Nights 10/24/14-10/31/14

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Spooky Zoo Nights
Friday, 10/24/2014 – 10/31/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
11Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost: $10.95/person; $8.95 for zoo members

October 24, 25 and 31 from 7 – 11 p.m.

The $10.95/person admission ($8.95 for zoo members) includes entry into Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, spooky tram rides, ghoulish carousel rides, and chilling story-telling. Goodies and roving street theatre will add excitement to the pathways. Save money and time by purchasing your tickets online at www.zoomiami.org.

Zoo Boo 10/25/14-10/26/14

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Zoo Boo
Sunday, 10/25/2014 – 10/26/2014 11:00 am – 04:00 am
486146_4945976331937_825311374_n1Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with zoo admission

Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see our wild animals get their Halloween goodies, and more! Music and games with fun prizes will be provided by 97.3 The Hits. Save money and time by purchasing your tickets online at www.zoomiami.org.

Craft Spirits Festival 10/9/14

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Craft Spirit Festival
Thursday, 10/09/2014 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
csf_5X7_flyer_RVCruz Building
3157 Commodore Plaza,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: $75

The Craft Spirits Festival, the original exhibition of craft, small batch & artisanal spirits in Miami, will return for a 2nd year from October 1st – 9th.

This year’s festival will focus not only on celebrating and educating the public on Craft Spirits but on Craft Cocktails as well. There will be a weeklong series of events, including Seminars, Tours, Parties, Happy Hours, Cocktail Dinners and Industry/VIP only events in and around Miami. The culmination of the CRAFT SPIRITS FESTIVAL will be the Grand Tasting. The Grand Tasting will take place on Thursday, October 9th from 7-11pm in the New Orleans-inspired iconic Cruz Building in the heart of Coconut Grove to showcase producers of whiskies, rums, vodkas, gins and other distinct spirits and beverages, as well as the bartenders/mixologists that prepare amazing cocktails. More than 30 exhibitors will be showcasing 100+ distinct spirits. Attendees will be able to enjoy these UNLIMITED samples plus fine inspired hors d’oeuvres by some of the best local chefs in Miami.

Speaking Hands Youth Entrepreneurs Equipped for Success Program 9/2/14 – 12/16/14

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Speaking Hands Youth Entrepreneurs Equipped for Success Program
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 12/16/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Speaking Hands Inc
159 N. State Road 7,
Plantation, Florida 33317
Webpage Link
Cost: Free but seeking sponsors

Our youth entrepreneurs program is a 12 week program that teaches business, business etiquette, and entrepreneurial education to students grades 7 – 12. Providing mentors and experiences that help them prosper and contributing members of society.

Our forward thinking entrepreneurial workshops partners with influential entrepreneurs from our community. this creative teaching method uses to plan, create and transform art. Nowhere are the results of this unique approach than in the final products more evident than in our final showcase our Youth Entrepreneurs Equipped for Success Program sell. An entrepreneurial spirit makes way for creating that reflects the mood of today and the inspirations of tomorrow.

This program introduces our children to the business world by teaching them the process of making money and interacting with Entrepreneurs in our community who will mentor them. Our local successful entrepreneurs will help to create a vibrant teen’preneur and add a new dimension to our youth. Speaking Hands Youth Entrepreneurs Equipped for Success Program is a program dedicated to helping deaf & hearing youth make a way for their entrepreneurial spirit to rise and assist our youth start their own businesses and meet other entrepreneurially minded students. So, whether they need help coming up with a business idea or are just here to ask a question, we are here to guide.

We are also seeking sponsors and donors. As a sponsor, your name will be posted on our website, on the back of our T –Shirts, and on any printed information about the Young Entrepreneurs Equipped for Success Program, and in any article about the event to be published in our local newspapers. You and any other representatives of your company would be most welcome to attend any and all of the classes or programs and the graduation, so that we could thank you personally for your support.

Our target number of youth for this initial program is 15-20 teens. The cost to sponsor one Teen for the 12 weeks is $361.60.

Fridge Art Fair Miami: De Staatliches Bauhaus Rijpe Mango Editie 12/4/14-12/9/14

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Fridge Art Fair Miami: De Staatliches Bauhaus Rijpe Mango Editie 12/4/14
spudzThursday, 12/04/2014 – 12/09/2014, 12:01 pm – 09:01 pm
3rd Street Garage: An Art Space
300 SW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33130
Webpage
Entry Fee: $10

Press and VIP Preview December 4, 2-10 pm.
Fridge Art Fair Returns to Little Havana for Art Basel Miami Week
Fridge Art Fair is pleased to announce that its second Miami edition will take place at the 3rd Street Garage Artspace, 300 SW 12th Avenue, Miami with additional presentations at a legendary Little Havana location, Ball & Chain (http://www.ballandchainmiami.com/) December 4 – 9, 2014, thanks to major sponsorship by the Barlington Group and returning media sponsor Arte Fuse. Once again, Founding Director Eric Ginsburg, a noted painter in his own right (mainly for his soulful portraits of dogs), will lead the Fridge team.

“People should not be afraid to go and see art, and it should not cost a fortune,’ said Ginsburg. “I want people to be happy, we want everyone from all walks of life to come to this fair and say, ‘that was really cool!’” In that spirit he has subtitled this edition “De Staatliches Bauhaus Rijpe Mango Editie,” explaining:
“In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha holds a perfectly ripe mango as a symbol of the potential for perfection. The mango is a tropical icon, a fruit of love. Pure, but sexy…like Miami!”

Cara Hunter Viera of Fridge will produce the Fair and NYC based curator, writer and dealer Linda DiGusta, co-director of Fridge 2014 in New York, stays on the team as curatorial consultant.

Fridge Art Fair was born on New York’s Lower East Side in May 2013, making it’s debut – under the tagline “Can you fit into the Fridge?” — at Kazuko Miyamoto’s small but storied storefront, Gallery OneTwentyEight. The inaugural Miami show was presented at the somewhat more spacious Pax, on Calle Ocho. On March 31st 2014, Fridge was displaced from its expanded Lower East Side venue by the Dept. of Buildings closure of the historic and beloved Angel Orensanz Center, but was able to rebound and open as planned on May 8 and present an innovative, successful fair (including large-scale installations, a video lounge curated by Jeanne Wilkinson, and a Ferrari, presented by Dorian Grey Gallery, painted by John “Crash” Matos) at a 7,000 sf waterfront venue in Long Island City thanks to major sponsorship from Plaxall. With a loyal following of presenting galleries, organizations and artists, Fridge is growing while retaining its character as an intimate, accessible and enjoyable event.

Barlington Group was founded by Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla II, in Miami Florida in June 2004, as an urban development company committed to revitalizing neighborhoods within Miami’s urban core. Since inception, Barlington Group has acquired, developed, and managed commercial projects with a value exceeding $50 million. Projects have focused on asset repositioning, ranging from multi-family, retail, office, and mixed use buildings. The company currently operates 100 plus multi-family units and more than 400,000 sqft of retail and office space in 13 retail and mixed-use centers. The company is also invested in retail, entertainment, and hospitality ventures. The core mission of the company is to have fun creating unique places to live, work, and play.http://www.barlingtongroup.com/company.html

Arte Fuse is a contemporary online art magazine featuring news, openings, events, galleries, studio visits and art reviews. Visiting as many shows and artist’s studios as possible, the publication offers readers a curated perspective of the art scene with special focus on New York. The magazine was founded by Jamie Martinez, Publisher and CEO, in 2008. http://artefuse.com/
More about Fridge on the Fair website, FridgeArtFair.com.

The Rough Set Comedy Open Mic 9/3/14

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The Rough Set Comedy Open Mic
Wednesday, 09/03/2014, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rough-WEBMoonchine Asian Bistro Lounge
7100 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage
Entry Fee: Free – $10

One of a kind Open Mic night…

Comedians hit the stage and polish their 5 minutes of stage time. The best performers are chosen by the audience and are given a brand new topic on the spot to make humorous for 2 min.

Prizes given throughout the night for participating audience members.

Doors open at 7 and Happy Hour Two for 1 goes on until 8pm!

Purchase a ticket online for $10 and we will give you a $20 bar tab!

(Limit one per attendee. Redeemable only during showtime 7-10pm at the lounge. taxes and gratuity not included.)

Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Truck Festival

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The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Truck Festival takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month. This is event is put together by Burger Beast and the folks at Magic City Casino where its held. There are always some great giveaways at the event like tickets to concerts at Magic City Casino. Beer is sold at this event and parking is plentiful. Come out, the chances are great you’ll have an amazing time. There are always amazing Food Trucks on hand to satisfy all your hankerings. 

The Details:

Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Truck Festival at Magic City Casino

Facebook: Wheelin’ Dealin’ Event Page

Date: Every 3rd Saturday of the Month Time: 5PM – 10PM

Location: 450 NW 37th Ave Miami, Florida 33126

Parking: Plenty of Free Parking

#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – A “Premios Tu Mundo” Fashion Emergency

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Dear Forever 21 on Lincoln Road,

Thank you for saving us last week from an unexpected fashion emergency. “Fashiongate 2014” began was we were getting ready for the VIP preview of Telemundo’s much-anticipated Premios Tu Mundo at the America Airlines Arena. We channeled our Miami chic selves to put together an outfit perfect for an evening of pampering by TNT Agency, mingling with the award nominees, and warming up the blue carpet. We opted for bright colors, high heels, and lots of white. Unfortunately, as the universe would have it, our white items were marred by mysterious stains thirty minutes before our scheduled arrival.

That’s when you, our local purveyor of “fast fashion” rose to the occasion with a flurry of viable options to complete our blue carpet-ready attire, while keeping our husbands from having a spending-induced conniption. Even better, the resulting OOTD was a resounding success – it was the perfect compliment to the fabulous hair and make-up look the girls from TNT Agency gave us and to the eye-catching Charlie Lapson Collection jewels we tried on that night. You may not be Miami-bred, but you sure have Miami’s back. And for that, we thank you.

Love you, mean it.
The #ThankYouMiami team.

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In the Mix: Member Mixer 9/9/14

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In the Mix: Member Mixer
Tuesday, 09/09/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
in-the-mix-flyerPiano Bar Hollywood
5805 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida 33314
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join The Recording Academy® and fellow music community members for a casual networker hosted by Florida Chapter Board Governor Javier Garza.

Free admission for Recording Academy members and anyone who would like to learn about or join The Recording Academy. RSVP to florida@grammy.com or just stop by.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Piano Hollywood, SAE Institute, SESAC, and the Tampa Hillsborough Film & Digital Media Commission.

The Plunge Culture & Creativity conference 2014 11/6/14

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The Plunge Culture & Creativity conference 2014
Thursday, 11/06/2014 – 08/08/2014 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
the-plunge-coverEden Roc Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
More Info Link
Cost: $625 Now-Sept. 30th

PlungeCon will attract prominent executives, entrepreneurs, journalists and creative minds from varying backgrounds, at the vanguard of groundbreaking work in the arts, entertainment and sports, lifestyle, media and technology. The dynamic three-day program will include enlightening talks, culture classes, networking sessions and an “Innovation Slam” (a fast-paced showcase of novel products and ideas), designed to be both intellectually stimulating and professionally rewarding.

Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy 9/18/14

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Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 09/28/2014 07:00 pm –
CharacterLogo_D29BBB&T Center
1 Panther Pkwy,
Sunrise, Florida 33323
Webpage Link
Cost:

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS WORLDS OF FANTASY
GLIDES INTO SOUTH FLORIDA SEPT. 18-28

MIAMI (AUG. 29, 2014) — Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy comes to South Florida! This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars and Toy Story 3 and Disney’s Tinker Bell and The Little Mermaid.
Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy is performing in Sunrise, Fla. at the BB&T Center Sept. 18-21 and in Miami, Fla. at the AmericanAirlines Arena Sept. 24-28.
Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney•Pixar’s Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever!
From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.
Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy start at $16 and are available at the BB&T Center and AmericanAirlines Arena box offices, through Ticketmaster and online at www.disneyonice.com.

Show times:
BB&T Center –
Thursday, September 18 __________ 7 p.m.
Friday, September 19 __________ 10:30 a.m.
Friday, September 19 __________ 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 20 __________ 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 20 __________ 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 20 __________ 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 21 __________ 1 p.m.
Sunday, September 21 __________ 5 p.m.
AmericanAirlines Arena –
Wednesday, September 24 __________ 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 25 __________ 7 p.m.
Friday, September 26 __________ 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 27 __________ 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 27 __________ 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 27 __________ 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 28 __________ 1 p.m.
Sunday, September 28 __________ 5 p.m.

To discover more about Disney On Ice, log on to www.disneyonice.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.

A swing thing 9/5/14

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” A swing thing.”
Friday, 09/05/2014 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
10628498_287795648089347_2779822988968709913_nThe Social Lubricant
167 nw 23rd st,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $10.00 Love Donation

“A Swing Thing”
Artists will hand paint swings that will then be installed throughout Miami. Outlit Avenue is dedicated to providing a platform for easily accessible physical, social and creative outlets for all.

Join us September 5th for a night of featured performers, live painting, vendors, food and networking–all for a great cause. See you there!
For more info, check out outlitavenue.org

FEATURED PAINTERS
Alissa Christine
Leyah Salfina
Renda Writer
Gregory Dirr
Alexandra Lushy Seda
Xavier Herran
Kazilla Illa
Ahol Sniffs Glue
Ruben Ubiera
Age Nt Seven
Grecia Meow Quintero
Tesoro Carolina
Clay Frye
Johnnie Bess
Artist Jake Cordero
Jorge Rodriguez
Stefanie Caro
Marcos Conde
Chy Tea Shoulin
Yuhmi Collective

FEATURED ARTISTS
Dee Foe
Muriel Verde
Lady Lama
UOM
One-up Morrion
Alana DaCosta
Brady Jacob
Jedi Nemesis
Victor Catala aka Bit Loud

Grovetoberfest 10/18/14

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Grovetoberfest
GF_logo2014Saturday, October 18, 2013, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Peacock Park/ Coconut Grove
2820 McFarlane Road
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
$40 – General Admission / $45 at the door
$70 – Beer Socialite Package
$90 – VIP Package
Website & Tickets

Grovetoberfest is all about life, liberty and the Pursuit of Hoppiness! With 300 unlimited beer samplings from around the country and around the world, event goers are in for a treat as they take an active role in voting for their favorite beers. This year, many breweries will be releasing new brews for the first time at Grovetoberfest, including Wynwood Brewing, MIA Brewing, Miami Brewing and a premiere release from Concrete Beach Beers. Throughout the festival, there will be “Timed Tappings”, giving beer lovers unprecedented access to specialty brews.

The Milam Kitchen Lab, will showcase award-winning, South Florida chefs’ eager to share their beer pairing/cooking tips. Home brew masters will once again battle it out in a contest for the 2014 title of Miami’s Best Homebrew, and event goers will learn the basics at Beer Tasting 101 hosted by FIU’s Beer Academy. VIP ticket holders will have access to limited release beers available only in the VIP Lounge.

With a VIP area, live entertainment stage, food vendors and more beer than you can sample, Grovetoberfest has it covered. Be sure to follow @Grovetoberfest on Facebook and Twitter for updates and FREE beer tastings in the weeks prior to the main event.

Baccanali Miami Labor Day Weekend Pool Party 8/30/14

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Baccanali Miami Labor Day Weekend Pool Party
Saturday, 08/30/2014 – 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Baccanali-Updated-FlyerDream South Beach Hotel
1111 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $20-30

MegaCity Events presents BACCANALI Ibiza in Miami for a Labor Day Weekend Rooftop Pool Party at Dream South Beach (Hotel) featuring a Maria Lepe Swimwear Fashion Show with MegaCity Models and music by BACCANALI’s Bryan Peroni and MegaCity Events’ own DJ Tinello. Bites will be available onsite from Naked Taco

Celebrity Birthday for actress/singer Shar Jackson celebrating together with singer/actor LL Cool J, Alfredo Versace, Karlie Redd (Official Fan Page) & 1035thebeat’s T-Roy, to name a few.

Hosted by Luigi Lone, Jessica Rivero, Hanna Maldonado & Chris Anthony

Early Bird & Pre Sale Tickets

For more info & poolside VIP table reservations call or text 786-277-3703.

Event Partners / Sponsors:
KNT PRO Cosmetics / KNT Beauty Studio
She’Luxe Couture Accessories
DeJa Vu Entertainment Inc
The Collective
Executive Choice Agency Group
Heavenly Cakes by Sonia

Marlins To Host Six-Game Homestand Against The New York Mets And Atlanta Braves 9/1/14-9/7/14

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Marlins To Host Six-Game Homestand Against The New York Mets And Atlanta Braves
September 1-7, 2014
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way
Miami, FL ‎33125
Download the full schedule and specials here.

The Miami Marlins begin a six-game homestand on Monday, September 1, with a three-game series against the New York Mets. Following an off-day on Thursday, the Marlins will host the Atlanta Braves for a three-game weekend series.

There will be two in-game check presentations taking place during this homestand; the first taking place on Friday, when the Miracle League will receive a check for $200,000 from the Marlins and the State of Florida. The Marlins and State of Florida joined efforts to raise funds to build a new field for the Miracle League. Then on Saturday, RHP Jose Fernandez will present a check to Raymond Rodriguez-Torres and the “Live Like Bella” Foundation as part of Star Wars Night and “Stand Up To Cancer.”

The Marlins will celebrate Star Wars Night, presented by LucasFilm and benefitting “Stand Up To Cancer,” on Saturday. Characters from LucasFilm’s Star Wars series will be available for pregame photos in the Star Wars sections (Section 225 – 228) and will be doing in-game stunts with Billy The Marlin. Fans who purchase the special ticket package will receive a limited edition Jedi Billy Bobblehead, available while supplies last. The upcoming homestand also features ALS Day. On Sunday, the Marlins Foundation and the ALS Recovery Fund will partner to host ALS Day at Marlins Park. The Marlins will present a check of their annual contribution to the ALS Recovery Fund during pregame ceremonies, also playing Lou Gehrig’s “Luckiest Man” Speech prior to the game.

Also on Sunday, the first 5,000 kids, ages 12 and under, will receive a Marlins Julio the Octopus Kids Plush Doll courtesy of Barry University.

Urgent Inc.’s Empower The Youth Golf Classic 10/23/14

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Urgent Inc.’s Empower The Youth Golf Classic
Thursday, 10/23/2014 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
save-the-dateInternational Links Miami Melreese Country Club
1802 NW 37th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: $150 per golfer, $50 for non-golfers

Directed by Urgent Inc, the golf tournament will be a four person scramble that will introduce great on-course contests with amazing prizes for the players. Players will be treated to a lunch prior to tournament start, tasty beverages and snacks served all day on the golf course, and a fabulous dinner! After golf, relax and bring the entire family to a great dinner and silent auction as the tournament results are announced.

Proceeds will be benefit Urgent, Inc, a 501(c)(3) Miami, FL based youth and community development organization dedicated to empowering young minds to transform their communities. Their mission is to empower young minds to help transform their communities. They accomplish this through several programs that include the painting of the Dorsey Park Mural, Rites of Passage, Intergenerational Project, and Yes! Camp. They believe that Teamwork helps to drive our younger generation therefore investing in our communities’ future. Please join us while we celebrate the impact that Urgent Inc has made in our society.

Tiger Awareness Week at Zoo Miami 9/15/14 – 9/21/14

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Tiger Awareness Week at Zoo Miami
Sunday, 09/15/2014 – 09/21/2014 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
Sumatran-tiger-Berani-ZSFZoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with zoo admission

Did you know there are fewer than 3,500 tigers left in the wild and their numbers are rapidly declining as a result of poaching and habitat destruction? Did you know there are nine sub-species of tigers and three of those have become extinct in the last 80 years and the rest are critically endangered? These are just some of the tiger facts you will learn during Tiger Awareness Week at Zoo Miami September 15 – 21. Aside from educational talks, there will be fun activities such as pie-in-the-face throwing contest from 12:15pm to 1:30pm (you may purchase the pies at a silent auction) September 15 & 19 in front of Dr. Wilde’s World. On September 20 & 21, enjoy goodies at a bake sale/lemonade table in front of our Sumatran tiger exhibit where you can also purchase buttons and get your face painted . All money raised will support the Tiger Conservation Campaign. So come on out and have a roaring good time!