The Miami Classical Guitar Society presents Vladimir Gorbach in Concert 2/23/13

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The Miami Classical Guitar Society presents Vladimir Gorbach in Concert
Saturday, 02/23/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Vladimir_Gorbach-photo-ad2St Bede Episcopal Chapel
1150 Stanford Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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The Miami Classical Guitar Society is very proud to present our third concert celebrating our 25th Anniversary Season, featuring young Russian virtuoso VLADIMIR GORBACH – First Prize Winner of the 2011 Guitar Foundation of America, International Concert Artist Competition!

Captivating audiences worldwide, Gorbach has won First Prize in more than 10 international competitions. His recent win at the GFA International Competition has earned him a more than 50-city concert tour of the US, Mexico, Canada, Brazil and China, and includes a Carnegie Hall debut in 2013.

LOCATION:
St. Bede Episcopal Chapel
1150 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
(At the University of Miami campus)
Parking is free.

TICKETS:
$25 general admission at the door, ($20 members/seniors/students with ID)

‘for artists…By Artists’ presents 2nd Sundays Wynwood Series in association with Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art. Kuhl & Leyton 2/10/13

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‘for artists…By Artists’ presents 2nd Sundays Wynwood Series in association with Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art. Kuhl & Leyton
Sunday, 02/10/2013, 07:00 am –
faba210HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Join us for our 2nd Sundays Wynwood Series in association with Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art. Kuhl & Leyton will be exhibiting their series titled “ELITE DEVIANCE”

The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistsByArtists) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, designers and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizing its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.

About Brad Kuhl & Monique Leyton, who are Miami-born artists. They divide their time between Beijing, China and America.

CREATION:
Initial concept to finished piece / Working together

The focus of our work for the past ten years has been related to crime. We get many of our initial ideas by reading the news or watching the news either online or on the television. We pay attention to trends in the media and if we choose a topic to explore the initial stages are similar to research. This can entail reading books about a topic, watching interviews, movies and looking at relevant websites. As we research imagery begins to develop mentally. We constantly talk about our research and share ideas as we are working on an initial concept.
The next stage involves choosing an idea for a specific piece for a series. This stage includes additional research related to a specific topic. With our more recent work we use this to generate a mental image of what the scene might have looked like. We then download imagery from the Internet that fits our idea and convert this collage into a drawing.
Once we have a completed sketch we create a palette of our available colors and decide the colors for the major elements in the composition much like a paint-by-numbers sketch. We usually take turns picking colors at this point. After this we use a projector to project our sketch onto a sheet of paper and develop the layers of tape using the sketch as our guide. We do almost all of the work together and constantly step back to evaluate each other and implement “a switch” whereby we have to move to a new area of the piece.
The development of our work is always as a team, from beginning to end.

INSPIRATION:

“Elite Deviance” Series

Our inspiration for this series were as much a reaction to our past works as it was a reaction to a certain economic and political climate in America. Before creating this series our work had primarily focused on violence, but our interested can be more broadly described as crime. To expand what our work was about we decided to tackle non-violent crime. The pale political climate, talk of the “1 percent”, and numerous missteps that were costing both people and businesses unprecedented amounts of money paved the way for a series about white-collar crime.
White-collar crime appealed to us also because it questions the stereotype of who a criminal is. The canon of crime as seen on TV is often of a certain kind and committed by a certain racial or economic class. We were inspired by the question of why a wealthy and often upstanding citizen would commit such a crime. How do you punish a crime of this nature and of this scale?

WORK SELECTION MEDIUM

Bookbinding & Acrylic Tape

We discovered tape as a medium of creation while living in Rome as exchange students at Cornell University. We were drawn to their vibrant colors when living abroad because they reminded us of Miami. The medium informed our decision to make work about crime. As individuals neither of us were ever very comfortable with the idea of painting and in part using tape was a reaction to that. Tape allowed us to borrow from elements of painting while bringing in questions concerning drawing and collage. We’ve since expanded our palate to include bookbinding tape. We use the opaque nature of bookbinding tape to ground the acrylic tape.

THE BEGINNING

Meeting and the start of the work relationship

We met each other while studying art together at Design and Architecture Senior High School. We quickly become best friends of the inseparable nature. We continued our studies together at Cornell University. Increasingly our ideas became shared and the notion of which idea was whose became not only difficult to answer but trivial as well. Under this pretense, we began working together for the first time in our third year of university while living in Rome. Working together seemed a natural evolution in a dialogue that had become two parts of a whole. Our personalities are practically polar opposites and we have very different aesthetic leanings but it has been the differences that have held us together.

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Resident Music Composers:
UMBER BANDI -VILLE / GEORGE VIDAL / NEMANJA

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ENJOY OUR ARTISTS DINNER SPECIAL PAIRING MENU BY
elit By Stoli…

Dinner Reservations are highly recommended for this event.

elit by Stoli Dinner Pairing/Menu
$40 (Tax and gratuity not included)
RSVP for Dinner: 305.987.8885 or info@havenLounge.com

Mixology by Isaac Grillo

Culinary Cuisine prepared by Chef Todd Erickson

elit by STOLI…Cocktail Creations by Mixologist Isaac Grillo

HOSTED BY: SANDRA GARCIA, ROD PRATT
PROJECTION DESIGN BY: Ricardo Agudelo
CURATED BY: ROD PRATT

Wine by the Bay Launches Its First Collector’s Club Wine Tasting Events 2/21/13-2/23/13

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Wine by the Bay Launches Its First Collector’s Club Wine Tasting Events
Thursday, 02/21/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
WBB-LOGO-WhiteBackgroundR1Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Wine by the Bay announces its first Collector’s Club wine tasting events beginning Thursday, February 21, 2013. The wine shop’s intimate setting, at the heart of downtown’s arts and entertainment district, will provide the serious wine connoisseur a pleasing oasis – away from the crowds anticipated to converge in Miami Beach during South Beach Wine and Food Festival week.

The Curated Wine List

Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

“Spectacular California Wine”

• Robert Foley Claret 2006 – one of the most famous California winemakers shows his ace

• Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

• Favia “Cerro Sur” 2009 – From Andy Erickson, the wine maker of Screaming Eagle

• Anakota “Helena Dakota” 2005 – The Winemaker of Veritè small secret yard

• Arnot Roberts Fellom Vineyard Cabernet 2009 – Possibly one of the best wines made in California

• Hundred Acre – Ark 2009

Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

“Fantastic Italian Wines”

• Guidalberto 2010 – Second Label of Sassicaia

• Sassacaia 2009

• Sui Sassi 2006 – one of the most awarded wines from Tuscany, 100% Syrah

• Pelissero Barbaresco Vanotu 1999 – Single vineyard top cru, awarded the three glasses by Gambero Rosso

• Piancornello Brunello di Montalcino 2004 – awarded the three glasses Gambero Rosso

• Palari Faro – Featured on the cover of Wine Enthusiast April 2012 “Red-Hot Sicily”

Wine by the Bay will also offer festival goers an affordable wine tasting option without compromising quality on Friday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Guests will taste and learn about a variety of 92+ rated wines for $20.00 per person with RSVP. Call 305.455.9791 or email info@winebtb.com.

Wine by the Bay has presented high-end wine tasting events at the Miami International Art Fair aboard the SeaFair and as part of a wine and dinner series at Amuse Restaurant at the Casa Moderna Miami Hotel and Spa. The February Collector’s Club tasting event will be the first on premise non-private event. The store also offers weekly wine tastings and regular cultural events. For more information, visit http://www.winebtb.com.

ART NMB 2/15/13

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ART NMB
Friday, 02/15/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
McDonald Center
17051 NE 19th Avenue,
North Miami Beach, Florida 33162
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Join us for an evening of art and design on February 15, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the McDonald Center, 17051 NE 19th Avenue in North Miami Beach. This free event is being sponsored by the City of North Miami Beach Mulit-Cultural Committee, Councilwoman Barbara Kramer, liaison. Food trucks will be on site behind the McDonald Center with a variety of delicious food for sale. This is a family-friendly event open to all ages!

Camp Africa Florida 3/14/13 thru 3/17/13

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Camp Africa Florida
Thursday, 03/14/2013, 03:00 pm – 02:00 pm
6x8-flyer-2013-3rd-PAGE-1Sertoma Youth Ranch
85 Myers Rd,
Brooksville, Florida 34602
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Do not miss this annual unique, family friendly, high energy African drum, dance and cultural experience – Camp Africa Florida. Picture yourself immersed in the sights, sounds and flavors of an African village without ever leaving the continent. More than twenty professional African Drum and Dance Masters come together to host, entertain, perform and lead workshops in their arts.
Learn the secret rhythms from African Masters of Drum. (10 workshops available)
Learn the lively and spirited dances and the history behind the movements from African Masters of Dance. (10 workshops available)
Learn to play ancient African hand-made traditional instruments, such as the Balafon, Dodo and Kora. (6 workshops available)
Attend youth classes. Join African song classes. Listen to storytellers share their experiences, those of their ancestors and the mysteries and lore of traditional African life. Sample African cuisine. Shop for arts, crafts, musical instruments and food from a variety of vendors.
Thrill to the nightly entertainment of four professional African performing groups in their colorful native costumes. See legendary masked dancers perform their unique cultural ceremonies.
Drum with the Masters at the nightly drum circle around the bonfire.
Set up your tent and camp amid moss draped live oaks. (Primitive camping included in the price of admission)
This value-packed event is an experience of a lifetime that you will never forget.
The only African camp in Florida! It all happens March 14-17, 2013 at the Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville, FL, centrally located between Orlando and Tampa. Register early and save! Find out more at www.campafricaflorida.com
See you in our Village!

Mayflower to Miami: Joan Cobb Marsh Fuses the Essence of Traditional and Contemporary Art 2/16/13

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Mayflower to Miami: Joan Cobb Marsh Fuses the Essence of Traditional and Contemporary Art
Saturday, 02/16/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Joan-Cobb-March-Postcard-Invite1_finalWilliams McCall Gallery
110 Washington Avenue, CU-3,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Joan Cobb Marsh, widely admired painter’s painter, unveils her recent interpretations of “Places and People Much Loved” at the Williams McCall Gallery South of Fifth. Kicking off with an artist reception that is open to the public on Saturday, February 16th at 6 pm, the exhibit will run until March 8th.

Joan Cobb Marsh is a known and globally collected artist who specializes in oil paintings. Marsh perfected her sensitivity to color as a young student of Henry Henche who was a protégé of Charles Hawthorne, the great American painter and founder of the renowned Cape Cod School of Art in Provincetown, Massachusetts. A descendant of the Mayflower, Marsh’s grandfather and great-grandfather were sea captains in Provincetown. “My grandfather had a fishing boat, the Betsy Ross,” she says. “He was John Kelly Cobb of Irish-Scottish descent. In the summer and fall, Marsh paints in her third floor Provincetown studio overlooking the harbor in the home she and her husband converted from her grandfather’s boathouse. During New England’s cold winter months, they drive to South Beach where Marsh paints. Her time in South Beach has inspired her brilliant and popular Port of Miami, South Pointe Park, Florida View, South Beach, and Everglades series.

Marsh’s exhibit will also include two new thoughtful works of the Twin Towers. In 2000, Marsh was granted a residency sponsored by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council for the Arts, New York City. In her studio on the 108th floor of the Twin Towers, she painted many works depicting the spectacular views, three of which were lost in the 9/11 tragedy.

Art Walk + After Party | “Color Me Colombia” Opening 2/9/13

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Art Walk + After Party | “Color Me Colombia” Opening
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
Cafeina_Feb_Art_Walk_2013Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
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The Wynwood Exhibition Center Presents:
“Color Me Colombia” by Artists-
• Liliana Botero
• Billy Monsalve Duffo
• Diana Pantoja
• Matachos Art (Oscar Reyes & Isa Estrada)
Curated by Lola Reyes

Reception & meet the artists: 7-9 PM
On view: February 6th – March 4th

Sounds by DJ SUPERSEDE in the Garden
with special guest DJs A. Pole & ESCO
rocking the Lounge

❂ Beck’s Beer ALL NIGHT ❂ $5

❂ BOTTLE SPECIAL ❂ $357
Johnny Walker Black Label & Ketel One
Includes mixers, server & guaranteed table with advanced reservations.. which is AWESOME on Art Walk night.

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Doors at 7:00 PM
$7 Cover after 10:00 PM / Includes 1 COMPLIMENTARY DRINK! (well, beer or wine)

Table Reservations: 305-438-0792 | info@cafeinamiami.com

Learn more about, “Color Me Colombia”
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From Colombia, with love.. four Colombian artists have come together to create a playful exhibition that celebrates their heritage, yet their work does not directly or literally reflect a latin heritage visual per se. Instead, each artist has brought in their own expression of art; segments from their most recent bodies of work to fuse together an explosively colorful & multi-genre exhibit. It intertwines personally with Cafeina’s Colombian roots and this month we’re celebrating the motherland.. with love!

Valentine’s Day at Bayside Marketplace 2/14/13

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Valentine’s Day at Bayside Marketplace
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami , Florida 33132
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Bayside Marketplace’s restaurants, shops and romantic boat tours announce their Valentine’s Day special offers for dining, shopping, and sunset tours of Biscayne Bay.

Experience:
Valentine’s Day Champagne Sunset cruise – begins with in Biscayne Bay, though Millionaire’s Row, then off into the Atlantic Ocean for a champagne toast and a red rose as you watch the glorious sunset.

Dining:
Largo Bar and Grill will be serving up their tantalizing menu of fresh seafood, salads, tempting desserts and wine.
Mambo Café this Valentine’s Day will have a surf and turf special featuring 12oz skirt steak and 7oz lobster tail and bottle of wine.
Savor traditional all-you-can-eat Argentinean parrillada with champagne, roses and chocolates at The Knife Restaurant.

Shopping:
Christmas in Miami is offering 20% off all Valentine’s Day ornaments and tabletops and free personalization for these lasting tokens of your affection.
Designer Collection – $20 off any regular priced purchase of over $100.
Spa by the Bay – a free wire head massager with any purchase of $20 or more, half off regular priced massages of any duration and an extra 20% off all gift cards.

Photographs of 15th Miami Fashion Week Kick Off at The 4th Annual Humanitarian Awards at The Mondrian South Beach on 2/7/13

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Miami Fashion Week 15th Anniversary Kick Off at The 4th Annual Humanitarian Awards at The Mondrian South Beach on Thursday, February 7, 2013.  Miami Fashion Week will be held March 20-24, 2013 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

“The Humanitarian Awards honors ten of Miami’s most dedicated and respected philanthropists for their endless giving to the community. The evening will include a special fashion presentation by “Miami Fashion ICON Award Recipients” Nicolas Felizola, Julian Chang and Viviana G for Petit Pois, fashion models, celebrity guests, music, food, cocktails, an awards presentation and a luxury silent auction with irresistible items from Tiffany & Co.”

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“Weekend for Two” at The James Royal Palm 2/14/13

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Weekend for Two
Thursday, February 14
The James Royal Palm
1545 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

The James Royal Palm has dreamt up a Valentine’s Day inspired “Weekend for Two” package for couples that are looking for a romantic stay and food journey. Putting Cupid to shame, Florida Cookery’s chef Kris Wessel has designed a foodie’s fantasy that consists of love bites and cocktail bliss including the “Sexiest Chocolate fondue cake ever.”

Weekend for Two Package includes:
$50 cuisine and cocktail credit towards in-room dining or Florida Cookery
Complimentary split of champagne
Special turndown service from the executive pastry chef

*The three-course dinner package is $70 or $125 with a bottle of red, white or sparkling wine.

Dark Crystals Art Exhibit 2/19/13

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Dark Crystals Art Exhibit
Tuesday, 02/19/2013, 05:30 pm – 08:00 pm
dark_crystals_exhibitPalm Beach State College
3160 PGA Boulevard,
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
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DARK CRYSTALS

Invited artists:

Nune Asatryan
Leah Brown
Reinier Gamboa
Amy Gross
Freddy Jouwayed
Carol Prusa
Samantha Salzinger
David Alan Sincavage

Curatorial Statement:

Artists and Academics are a famously peripatetic bunch, often wandering the nation like vagabonds for various causes, washing up in unexpected places like so much flotsam and jetsam in a Tom Hanks movie. And so it was, like many before that I found myself in the Fall of 2010 wandering the unknown lands of an uncharted territory that I knew only as “South Florida”. After I gained my bearings and found a reliable source of fresh water, I was able to determine that this was in fact the southern edge of a very large peninsula that connected to the mainland at an unknown point north. The local inhabitants were pleasant people, and after relaying to them my peculiar interests they gave me directions to several cultural destinations that I might fancy. It was here, at the many gatherings and galleries that loosely define what one might call an “art-scene” that I began my investigation in greater depth. Finally, after two and a half years of inquiry and methodical study I have created the following curatorial effort to document my findings.

The artists in this exhibition are but a few of the many talented and dynamic individuals working today in South Florida, but their art spoke to me in a very direct way. All curators bring with them a sensibility, a vision of the world that frames and categorizes the overflowing efflorescence of creativity that one might dip a hand into in order to pull forth one thing over another for further consideration, and I am no exception. I like to think of this particular taxonomy, this exhibition, as a gemological display of Dark Crystals that are native to this region.

Firstly, I find in their work something mysterious and indefinable- a “darkness” that is not necessarily the darkness of death and decay, but more the penumbra of things unknown or imagined. At various times and in various instances I have thought of qualifying adjectives such as phantasm, visionary, mystic, imaginal, but I must admit there is no cudgel of descriptive clarity that would simplify and reduce the complexities of this x-factor into something suitable for a sound-bite or byline because the work remains multifarious and diverse. In this post-historical nether region that we have found ourselves inhabiting there no longer seem to be transcendental movements that permit the unification of artists into simplistic epistemological corrals like so many cattle into the Critical meat-grinder. On the contrary, each artist remains a universe unto themselves, a complete and fully functional idiosyncratic cosmology in which parts and pieces of the Universal have been lovingly crafted into something so specific it cannot be shared by language. The thread that guides us out of this labyrinth is only the path charted by my curatorial eye, which is to say a subjectivity that like the crystals in question, and the far-side of the moon, remains Dark, because it is knowable only in the abstract.

Similarly they possess a radiance and beauty that qualifies them as “Crystals”. Something magic perhaps as well, and like the molecular lattices of mineral samples, they vibrate with their own internal logic. What cannot be denied is that the works in question are indeed in possession of this vibrational energy, and though one may view such phenomenon with the haggard lens of scientific materialism, reducing all events into mere quantitative datum, ultimately the sensations of experience are to be felt and not measured. In this way these Dark Crystals are in possession of a certain quality that can be ascertained only through direct observation.

And so like a collector of beautiful shells, or more ominously of dried and mounted insects, I present to you a display of local talent. Each artist glimmers and shines with their own vintage aura, and like the facets in a great majestic diadem, here in this exhibition they form a type of unity. It has truly been a pleasure wandering in the wilderness and discovering these creators. I hope you will find in their work the same glittering magic that caught my eye as I surveyed the landscape, and that your experience of life will be made more vivid in some small way.

-Jacques de Beaufort

99JAMZ Welcome Back Party for Papa Keith 2/15/13

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99JAMZ Welcome Back Party for Papa Keith
Friday, 02/15/2013, 11:00 pm – 03:30 am
pk-flyer-win-frontMoca Cafe
738 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Webpage Link

Join us FEB 15th as WEDR 99JAMZ, Miami Social, Real Promotions, and a host of Papa Keith’s celebrity friends celebrate the return of the Prince to the Radio station.

Musical Arrangements will be provided by DJ Tarique, Jazzy T, & Live Poets Society

Special Celebrity & Media Guest Including

Marvin Dixon (Comedian)
Duane Starks (NFL Super Bowl Champ)
Donovan Campbell (Ch 7)
Howie Chung (VP Records)
Jill Tracey (HOT 105)
Lisa Lee (Miami Heat)
Marlon Hill (Entertainment Lawyer)
Orande Gadsden (Former Miami Dolphin)
Rick Party (Voice Actor)
Ricky Castro (Kommercial Kings)
Special Ed (Old School Rapper)
Terry Alexander (Miami Radio Legend)
Tony Kelly (Record Producer)
Vanessa James (Brand Ambassador)

Free parking available – Ladies Free B4 12 AM

Photographs from 2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano Brickell

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The 2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano Brickell on Saturday, February 2, 2013.   HeartCamp is held during American Heart Month they discussed the physical, emotional, spiritual and creative aspects of the heart, with a focus on relationships of all kinds — relationship to the heart, body, self, others and soul. Topics include heart health, nutrition, sex, romance, career, parenting and many more.

 

RefreshMiami: Technology + Food 2/20/13

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RefreshMiami: Technology + Food
refresh-miamiFebruary 20, 2013 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 SE 2 Avenue
Miami, FL, 33132
Register Online

Discover the science and technology that is rapidly changing what we eat. This will be less of a typical Refresh event, and more in the style of a TED event. Top chefs will be demonstrating how they use modern technology to innovate in the food industry.

This event is co-hosted by ChatChow.tv

Confirmed speakers so far:
Travis Starwalt from Tuyo
Giorgio Rapicavoli from Eating House
Chuck Woodward from ChillN Ice Cream Shop

There will be 2 ticket types and you will need to register here on Eventbrite.

General Admission: Free (unfortunately we cannot provide 300 people w/sampling of the gourmet cuisine)
VIP: $25 You get reserved seating in first 2 rows and you get to sample all the food being made.

Contemporary artist, Randee Heller at Art Fusion Galleries during Wynwood Art Walk 2/9/13

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Contemporary artist, Randee Heller at Art Fusion Galleries during Wynwood Art Walk.
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
randee-heller-art-fusion-inviteArt Fusion Galleries
3550 North Miami Avenue ,
Miami , Florida 33127
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Contemporary artist, Randee Heller at Art Fusion Galleries during Wynwood Art Walk.

Hosted by Erin Mia Milchman

7-10pm Saturday, February 9th
Art Fusion Galleries
3550 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

* Refreshments
* Live Music
* Valet Parking Upon Request

Biography
RANDEE began painting at a young age, born into the artistic nature of New York. Her passion to pursue art is nothing short of destiny. In the 1980’s she began working with Textile Prints in the creative capital Miami, Florida.
As a Designer, RANDEE assisted artists with textile renderings. Participation in several local and regional art shows helped RANDEE to gain enough recognition to inevitably sell designs to many of today’s Fort Lauderdale manufacturers.

The self-trained & award winning artist is best known for her colorful composition. You will also notice the graceful movements in RANDEE’s work within her profoundly reflective paintings. Her unique taste for texture perception has become increasingly well received in the art world, having made custom pieces for the personal homes of Hollywood celebrities.

The artist’s value is heavily steeped in the appreciation of contemporary abstract art. Her paintings portray the significance of the harmonious balance between human discord & nature. Much like a Kandinsky, the representational elements are removed, leaving paintings that communicate through the pure abstract language of symbols, shapes, and most importantly, color. RANDEE’s gift and ability to combine color has made her an expert at her craft.

Looking toward the future, RANDEE is working on an art curriculum for children in local hospitals as this gifted artist is driven by her passion for philanthropy.

www.RandeeHeller.com

Twitter: @RandeeArt

Winn-Dixie Honors the Legacy of Good Eating with Chef Terryl Jackson as part of Black History Month Celebration 2/9/13

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Winn-Dixie Honors the Legacy of Good Eating with Chef Terryl Jackson as part of Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
WD-Chef-Terryl-Jackson-HeadshotWinn-Dixie Store #343
14900 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33168
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During Black History Month, Winn-Dixie proudly celebrates the diversity of its customers and the many flavors of the African-American heritage by hosting a Legacy of Good Eating at select stores. As part of the celebrations, shoppers will enjoy an afternoon of family, food and heritage and will be treated to a live cooking demonstration featuring Gold Medal award winner and nationally recognized Chef Jackson, who will prepare a kickin’ jerk chicken dish. In addition to the delicious food tastings, event attendees can pick up new recipes such as pan seared pork chops, seafood and sausage jambalaya, Hoppin’ John and shrimp, avocado and mango salsa to add to their cook books, as well as enjoy a live radio remote, children’s activities and more. For more information, visit www.winndixie.com/mylegacy.

Rina Yoga Valentines Chocolate Cooking Class with John Schott 2/10/13

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Rina Yoga Valentines Chocolate Cooking Class with John Schott
Sunday, 02/10/2013, 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Picture-5Rina Yoga in The Roads
1250 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33145
Webpage Link

Date: Sunday, February 10th.
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Price: Individual $25.00 Prepay
Couple: $40.00
Members 10% off
Location: Rina Yoga in The Roads
1250 Coral Way, Miami, Fl. 33145

A simply delicious introduction to chocolate making for the home cook. Just in time for Valentines Day, learn how to make chocolate fudge, a shake, and chocolate bark with Lifefood Gourmet Executive Chef John Schott. Indulge in ingredients that are both rich and healthful. Enjoy a decadent afternoon with your sweetheart or yourself!

RSVP required. Limited space available. Email Rosa to RSVP and for more information: rosa@rinayoga.com

Team Trivia at Pao Town 2/7/13

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Team Trivia at Pao Town
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Trivia-Night-3Pao Town
2624 Ponce de Leon Blvd,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Join Pao Town this and every Thursday night for Team Trivia with Evan! $9 Yuengling pitchers all night. Like us on Facebook for early hints on trivia questions. Have questions? email us at info@PaoTown.com

MatzoBall® Events Launch Party Presidents Weekend 2/17/13

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MatzoBall® Events Launch Party Presidents Weekend
Sunday, 02/17/2013, 10:30 pm – 05:00 pm
MatzoBall®-Events-Launch-PartyMansion Nightclub
1235 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link

SYJP PROUDLY PRESENTS 2 CITIES…1 NIGHT
MATZOBALL® EVENTS LAUNCH PARTY NIGHT OF MATCHMAKING
The Nation’s First and Largest Jewish-Singles Event Expands to Monthly Events Starting Presidents Weekend

The acclaimed MatzoBall® is arriving in Miami with its unrivaled face-to-face networking and matchmaking affairs but this time it’s not just for the winter holidays. The Society of Young Jewish Professionals are set to host their launch party for MatzoBall® Events that will now be taking place monthly in cities around the United States starting on Sunday February 17, 2013 starting at 10:30 p.m. at Mansion in South Beach. Tickets are available for advanced purchase online at www.matzoball.org for $20 or at the door for $30.

We will not be forgetting a holiday this weekend as it is Presidents Day Weekend and you can stay out till the club closes to mingle and party since it is a National Holiday on Monday. MatzoBall® Events promises to deliver a night of high-energy, networking and matchmaking for singles ages 21-45 in Washington D.C. and Miami Beach. Everyone will receive a free drink for the first full hour of the party so don’t forget to show up on time. The DJ will spinning a mix of today’s best hits.

ABOUT SOCIETY OF YOUNG JEWISH PROFESSIONALS
Society of Young Jewish Professionals (“SYJP”), founded in 1987, is the brainchild Andrew Rudnick – “a nice Jewish boy” who set out to bring his community together and meet “a nice Jewish girl” along the way. SYJP offers annual events and mixers, allowing companies to become part of exciting festivities that targets at high profile, affluent audience. Through SYJP’s event more than 1,000 marriages and thousands of friendships have been sparked.

RA Sushi in South Miami’s first-ever Foodies Show Heart charity cooking competition 2/13/13

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RA Sushi in South Miami’s first-ever Foodies Show Heart charity cooking competition
Wednesday, 02/13/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MM_FSH_EMAIL_FINALRA Sushi in South Miami
5829 SW 73rd St.,
South Miami, Florida 33143
Facebook Link

SIX Savvy Foodies
ONE Secret Ingredient
AN EPIC BATTLE FOR A NOBLE CAUSE

RA Sushi in South Miami present its 1st ever “FOODIES SHOW HEART” charity cooking competition.

WHO: Six prominent, local culinary writers, food bloggers and media personalities.

THE RULES: Contestants must team up with a RA Sushi chef to create and name their “ultimate” signature sushi roll.

THE CATCH: Each roll must incorporate a secret, seasonal ingredient.

THE JUDGES: You! Attendees at the celebration will serve as the judging panel. Each guest will receive ONE token to vote on the best tasting, cutest looking, most creative sushi roll.

THE CAUSE: Each contestant is competing on behalf of a separate philanthropic organization. The champion’s dish will be added to RA Sushi in South Miami’s menu for 30 days, during which a portion of proceeds from the sale of that item will benefit the creator’s charity of choice.

THE FUN: Aside from noshing on sushi made by an expert panel of your favorite foodies, the celebration will feature music by a special guest DJ and extended Happy Hour pricing until close.

AND NOW, LET’S MEET THE CHALLENGERS…

– Laine Doss, lead Food & Spirits Reporter at Miami New Times and Broward/Palm Beach New Times, as well as contributor to Food Network and Cooking Channel – competing on behalf of Tri County Humane Society, a 100 percent no-kill organization saving lives of animals in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Martin counties.

– Linda Gassenheimer, TV and radio personality at WLRN 91.3 and “Dinner In Minutes” columnist at The Miami Herald, is an award-winning author of 16 cookbooks, including The Flavors of the Florida Keys and Fast and Flavorful: Great Diabetes Meals from Market to Table – competing on behalf of Camillus House, a full-service center that has provided humanitarian services to the indigent and homeless populations of Miami-Dade County for more than 50 years.

– Jen Karetnick, Dining Critic at MIAMI Magazine and Miami’s longest-running food critic, she has written about food and travel national publications and websites including Food Network’s City Eats, Forbes.com, Gayot.com and Southern Living ¬– competing on behalf of Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization that provides independent, impartial assistance in more than 60 countries.

– Lydia Martin, “Lunch with Lydia” columnist for The Miami Herald, has lunched with celebs such as Jennifer Lopez, Lil’ Kim, Penelope Cruz, Will Smith, Sting and Celia Cruz, along with a who’s who of food world personalities, from Ferran Adria and Alain Ducasse to Anthony Bourdain – competing on behalf of Pridelines Youth Services, an organization dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in a safe and diverse environment.

– Jacquelynn Powers, Editorial Director of MiamiPopMedia.com and a longtime food writer for Ocean Drive Magazine, The Daily Beast, AOL and Urban Daddy, her interview subjects include Emeril Lagasse, Padma Lakshmi and Wolfgang Puck – competing on behalf of Mourning Family Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Alonzo and Tracy Mourning to better serve South Florida communities and its children.

– Johnny Todd, Miami Community Director at Yelp and urban explorer seeking the best that local businesses have to offer, Todd has also bested Chicago foodies in two “Iron Cook” competitions (Citrus and Autumn) – competing on behalf of Year Up, a an organization that seeks to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their true potential.

The event is free with RSVP to FoodiesShowHeart@taraink.com.

Space is limited!

RA Sushi in South Miami’s Mardi RA 2/12/13

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RA Sushi in South Miami’s Mardi RA
Tuesday, 02/12/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
RA_MM_MARDI_122112.inddRA Sushi in South Miami
5829 SW 73rd St.,
South Miami, Florida 33143
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ead over to RA Sushi in South Miami on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, from 7 p.m. to close to celebrate RA’s version of Fat Tuesday with “Mardi RA.” During the event, enjoy New Orleans-themed food and drink specials, festive décor and entertainment.

Get in the spirit by dressing in Mardi Gras attire and throwing on some colorful beads. A special guest DJ will keep the crowd going all night long.

Take a bite out of “The Big Easy” with a variety of one-night-only spicy food specials. “Mardi RA” dishes include the Spicy Chicken and Shishito Green Necklace, a noodle dish tossed with chicken, green and red bell peppers, onion, garlic, chili sesame sauce, and shishito peppers, garnished with Sriracha and black sesame seeds ($7). The Chili Shrimp Roll is an amped up Viva Las Vegas Roll topped with spicy crab mix, crispy spicy shrimp, cilantro, jalapeno, and Sriracha ($8). Enjoy the Beef Kushiyaki, three beef skewers with green and red bell peppers and onion, tossed in teriyaki sauce ($9).

Tame the heat from these spicy dishes with two special cocktails that give a nod to New Orleans: The Southern Julep, made with Southern Comfort, Makers Mark, simple syrup and mint ($8); and the HurRAcane, featuring Southern Comfort, fresh fruit juices, lemon lime soda, simple syrup and grenadine ($8).

Alba Seaside Italian’s WTF Dinner Party 2/7/13

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Alba Seaside Italian’s WTF Dinner Party
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Alba_WTF_Feb2013Alba Seaside Italian at Solé on the Ocean
17315 Collins Ave.,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link

The newly opened Alba Seaside Italian restaurant, located at Sole on the Ocean hotel at 17315 Collins Ave. in Sunny Isles Beach, is launching its first-of-many WTF (Wine – Travel – Food) weekly dinner parties on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 to 10 p.m.

The culinary journey is inspired by Pagano’s love for everything travel and food and will feature an endless Italian feast. For $35, guests will enjoy a family-style Alba tasting menu including pasta, fish and meat. Pagano will continue bringing you food until you tell him to stop. And for just $15, guests can pair this feast with non-stop wines by the glass – as long as you’re eating, you’re drinking, too.

And Pagano will still be offering his popular “The Vinny D Split” concept. Based on Ralph’s belief that “a little gamble goes a long way,” every table gets to play. At the end of the meal, before the check is presented, a bingo wheel with balls numbered 1 through 100 is brought to the table. The guests pick one number and the tumbler is spun. If the first ball pulled from the tumbler matches the one picked by the guest at the table, the entire check – food, drink and wine included – is on the house.

Marlins Challenge Fans to Trivia Night at the Clevelander in Marlins Park 2/8/13

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Marlins Challenge Fans to Trivia Night at the Clevelander in Marlins Park
Friday, 02/08/2013, 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Marlins-Challenge-Fans-to-Trivia-Night-at-Clevelander_2.8.13Clevelander at Marlins Park
501 Marlins Park,
Miami, Florida 33125
RSVP Link

The Miami Marlins and Marlins Foundation invite fans to a special Trivia Night at Marlins Park. Guests will have the opportunity to play with and against their favorite Marlins players and test their general trivia knowledge. Funds raised at the event will benefit the Marlins Charity Partner program. The Marlins Foundation supports the charity partners of the Miami Marlins through philanthropy and service. The
Foundation is committed to improving the lives of our youth through education, the arts and baseball, with a
special focus on children with special needs.

Trivia Night is the second night of Marlins Foundation events for the kick-off of the 2013 baseball season. The event is a night of fun for fans to interact with their favorite Marlins player while challenging their general trivia knowledge. Marlins executives, Marlins alumni, local celebrities and Marlins players will be in attendance. The event is opened to the public and fans are encouraged to register at http://mlb.mlb.com/mia/community/trivia_night.jsp

Team of six is $250 and single players are $50. First place team wins $1500 cash, six Bacardi Dugout Club
tickets for 2013 regular season home game, registration fee donated to team’s charity of choice and recognized as the first team to win Marlins Trivia Night.

Marlins Host 7th Annual BaseBowl at Lucky Strike Miami Beach 2/7/13

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Marlins Host 7th Annual BaseBowl at Lucky Strike Miami Beach
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Marlins-Host-BaseBowl-at-Lucky-Strike_2-7-13Lucky Strike
1691 Michigan Ave #115,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

What: The Miami Marlins and Marlins Foundation will host the 7th Annual BaseBowl at Lucky Strike Miami
Beach on Thursday, February 7th. Funds raised at the event will benefit the Marlins Charity Partner program.

The Marlins Foundation supports the charity partners of the Miami Marlins through philanthropy and service.
The Foundation is committed to improving the lives of our youth through education, the arts and baseball, with a special focus on children with special needs.

Marlins BaseBowl will kick-off the Miami Marlins baseball season. Those in attendance include Marlins
executives, Marlins alumni, local celebrities and Marlins players. The event is opened to the public and fans are encouraged to register at www.marlins.com/bowling

For every team with four players, two Marlins players will join. Couple and single games are also for sale and prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists, as well as top male and female bowler.

The Marlins Foundation invites fans to kick off the 2013 baseball season at the 7th Annual Basebowl on
February 7th at Lucky Strike Miami Beach and enjoy a night of bowling, prizes and a chance to challenge
Miami Marlins players to a bowling match.

Valentines Edition Team Trivia at Pao Town 2/14/13

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Valentines Edition Team Trivia at Pao Town
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Trivia-Night-31Pao Town
2624 Ponce de Leon Blvd,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Facebook Link

Join us for a special Valentines Day edition of Team Trivia with Evan! $9 Yuengling pitchers all night long. Winners receive a $25 gift card and huge bragging rights. Have questions? Email us at info@PaoTown.com.

Generation Wild Tour 2013 2/14/13

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Generation Wild Tour 2013
Sunday, 02/14/2013, 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
Generation-Wild-TourLIV Nightclub
4441 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Generation Wild is the tour the EDM world has been waiting for. Generation Wild is four extremely talented, young DJs and producers from all over the world joining forces for an adventure that is destined to be one of a kind. And as if that is not enough: they will be accompanied by the most notorious and talented live music photographer today.

Generation Wild is not only about the charismatic protagonists. Generation Wild is also about an audience that is hungry for hedonism, music and an extraordinary lifestyle. It is about venues that dare to take different paths. Generation Wild is a collective, ready to explode in a city near you.

Generation Wild is touring North America in February 2013. Prepare yourself and join Generation Wild.

The Fountainhead Studios-Open Studios Dialogue 2013 2/15/13

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The Fountainhead Studios-Open Studios Dialogue 2013
Friday, 02/15/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
finalinviteThe Fountainhead Studios
7328 NW Miami Ct.,
Miami, Florida 33150
Webpage Link

Fountainhead Open Studios night provides art lovers an intimate dialogue with world-renowned artists in their studios. Meet a vibrant and diverse community of over 30 Miami based and visiting international artists. Rarely can curators, collectors, dealers and art lovers see so many exemplary artists working under one roof in Miami.
 Artists:
Lori Nozick; Jenny Brillhart Page; Natalya Laskis; Sri Prabha; Andrea Nhuch Abrahamson; Carla Fache; Moira Holohan; Julie Davidow ; Michael Balbone; Don Lambert;  Kerry Phillips; Karen Starosta-Gilinski; Marco Beria; Juan Raul Hoyos; Temisan Okpaku;  Nereida Garcia-Ferraz; Melissa Pena Koch;  Eduardo DeRosa; William Keddell; Vanessa Tangi; Felipe Kaizedo; Tom Bollinger; Dona Altemus; Nicole Doran; Sinuhe Vega; Marcos Valella; Paolo Ambu; Molly Cecile Surazhsky; Judy Robertson; London Tsai; PJ Mills; Juana Valdes; Kerry Ware; Rick Ulysse.

A Red Hot Valentine Public 2/13/13

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A Red Hot Valentine Public
Wednesday, 02/13/2013, 06:00 pm – 02:00 am
FlyerCRAVE
4250 Salzedo St. Suite 1425,
Miami, Florida 33146
More Info Link

Come celebrate LOVE, Friendship, and Networking at our pre-Valentine’s event!

Wear RED in honor of the great charitable organizations we are helping this time.

Enjoy Champagne, desserts, and hors d’ oeuvre’s provided by La Marca and CRAVE Restaurant.

$20 cover or $10 with either a High Heel donation to Dress for Success or a Formal Gown donation to Women of Tomorrow.

Live performances from DJ Carlos Sonic and JC Entertainment!

All Ladies wearing RED will get a chance to win fabulous prizes including a Gift Basket from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and a Deluxe Valet Jewelry Box from Tourneau in The Village of Merrick Park.

Come learn about Dress for Success, Women of Tomorrow, Women for Women International, Badges of Courage, Operation BBQ Relief, and other great non-profit organizations.

Shop for sexy Valentine’s gift like Massages and Lingerie!

Bring your business cards for additional raffles and games!

This is event will be FUN, FUN, FUN!

RSVP HERE!

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=j87av5iab&oeidk=a07e6zz1ur715eebbdb

PHILANTHROPY MIAMI: Changing the Way the World is Changed 2/21/13

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PHILANTHROPY MIAMI: Changing the Way the World is Changed
Thursday, 02/21/2013, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
PhilMiami-brochurecoverJungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL
Webpage Link

LEAVE A LEGACY© hosts Changing the Way the World is Changed, a PHILANTHROPY MIAMI Leadership Forum at noon on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, that’s designed to question whether non-profit leaders should adopt a more aggressive economic approach and manage their charitable organizations like businesses.

Social entrepreneur Dan Pallotta, author of “Charity Case: How the Nonprofit Community Can Stand Up For Itself and Really Change the World,” headlines the Leadership Forum. Pallotta will present his philosophy to local leaders and guide them through a discussion aimed at creating a shift in the traditional nonprofit mindset.

The Leadership Forum is part of PHILANTHROPY MIAMI, a two-part conference on successful trends and practices in non-profit management. HGTV co-founder Susan Packard will give the keynote address at the second part of PHILANTHROPY MIAMI on Thursday, March 14 at Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd.

For details contact: 305.379.0800 or Edwina Lau, elau@chasemiami.com

(HE)ART & Love : VIP Reception 2/9/13

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(HE)ART & Love : VIP Reception
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
edkingheartandsoulShots – Miami
311 NW 23th St., Wynwood,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

Shots For Charity!

Come out to SHOTS-MIAMI to see the unveiling of Ed King Pop Art’s new line of work. Ed King is supports the Family Resource Center which oversees the care for over 600 foster kids in Miami-Dade.

A custom shot has been designed to benefit the FRC. The money raised through this shot will benefit the foster kids in Miami-Dade. We will also be enjoying the sounds of award winning musician, Leo Casino.

Money will also be raised through raffles. We have a gift certificate for a local spa, and Green Mile is a custom designing a piece of jewelry for the event.

Shots – Miami is an interactive shots bar. They have special, customized themed shots to provide a most fun and entertaining atmosphere. This event will coincide with the Wynwood Art Walk.

We are excited to have a strong host committee of community leaders:
DeAnne Connolly Graham, Alison Duran, Monika Zdziebkowska, MariaEugenia Munoz, Christina Hampton, Angela Betancourt, Nicol Pindelea, Daniella Veras

For further information contact: Rick Morgan (786) 543 9286 cell/text or rickmorganrrt@live.com

PowerBoatNation.com Presents The Miami Rock The Boat Show Parties 2/16/13

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PowerBoatNation.com Presents The Miami Rock The Boat Show Parties
Saturday, 02/16/2013, 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
IMG_2130Tequila Chica’s
15th And Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

*Valet Parking!

*Best Drink Prices On South Beach!

*Drink And Food Specials For PBN Members!

*Party Bus Departs At Midnight For Official After Party At Wonderland!

*Get Your VIP Party Passes From The PBN Girls At The Boat Show And At The Florida Power Boat Club Booth!

*Don’t Miss The Florida Power Boat Club’s 21st Annual Miami Boat Show Bash On Friday February 15th, 8 PM To Midnight At The Raleigh Hotel!

*Special Surprise Celebrity Guests!

www.powerboatnation.com

www.floridapowerboatclub.com

Open House at the newly renovated Irving Cypen Tower 2/20/13

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Open House at the newly renovated Irving Cypen Tower
Wednesday, 02/20/2013, 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
ict-e-invite-7Irving Cypen Tower
5100 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
RSVP Link

Please join us for an open house at the newly renovated Irving Cypen Tower on February 20, 2013 We are located on the campus of the Miami Jewish Health Systems, 5200 NE 2nd Avenue. Ribbon Cutting at 3 PM.

Tours are available. Complimentary Valet Parking

Valentine’s at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge 2/14/13

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Valentine’s at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 05:00 pm – 01:00 am
72-Cafeina-ValentinesSpecials-3Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

This VALENTINES, we’re showcasing sultry sounds with bubbly & bites!

Cafeina, an eclectic hotspot that layers art upon nightlife upon celebrated cuisine for something completely different. The Miami New Times calls this 23rd Street outpost “the hangout of choice for many locals in the know.” Encompassing all that is exciting about this burgeoning neighborhood, Cafeina is dark, sultry and exotic.

Single N’ Mingle Happy Hour | 5-8 pm
Featuring $5 Glass of Champagne & $2 Beef Sliders!

::: FEATURING LIVE JAZZ ::: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 pm
Lendard Rutledge
Listen: http://www.myspace.com/lenardrutledge

::: SPECIALS FOR THE EVENING :::
Advanced Reservations: info@cafeinamiami.com | 305.438.0792

::::Table Package for 2: Love-Locked | $89::::

-1 Bottle of Pink Champagne
-Taste of Cafeina Platter:
• Boneless Crispy Baby Back Ribs
• Coffee & Rim Braised Short Rib Mini Tacos
• Stuffed Dates
• Empanadas (Choice of Chicken or Beef)
-Chef’s Chocolate covered Strawberries with a Pop Rock topping to tickle your taste-buds!

::::Table Package for 4: Bubbly ‘N Burgers | $159.00::::

-1 Bottle Moet & Chandon Imperial
-Beef Sliders & Truffle Fries to share
-Chef’s Chocolate covered Strawberries with a Pop Rock topping to tickle your taste-buds!

Specials include:
• Champagne, bites & dessert to share.
• Live jazz show.
• Table seating.
• Premium service.
• Free Parking.

***These specials cannot be combined with any other offers, specials or promotions.

Valentine’s Fundraiser for Immigration Equality 2/17/13

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Valentine’s Fundraiser for Immigration Equality
Sunday, 02/17/2013, 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
158037_201288560011404_208957015_nChalk
1234 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

This fun evening at Chalk is to benefit Immigration Equality- A $10 donation at the door will get you an open vodka bar from 9 to 10pm, along with a lot of fun; it’s game night, so there will be Ping Pong, Pool and other fun games to be played. Also, mingling and connecting with friends old and new, and all to support the cause of Immigration and Marriage Equality. Come join us to support this great cause and our community!”

26th State-of-the-Ports Briefing 2/13/13

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26th State-of-the-Ports Briefing
Wednesday, 02/13/2013, 11:30 am – 01:30 pm
SOTP-flyer-coverMiami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave. ,
Miami, Florida FL
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Miami-Dade County Aviation Director José Abreu and Port Director Bill Johnson will brief Miami-Dade County’s international business community on the economic impact of Miami International Airport and PortMiami in 2012, as well as forecast the city’s trade growth at the 26th State-of-the-Ports Briefing at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Miami Airport Convention Center.

Abreu will provide an update on the construction projects completed during 2012, the projects scheduled for this year and the impact of these improvements have on global trade growth and on maintaining Miami’s position as the “Trade and Logistics Center of the Americas.” Johnson will offer a progress report on port improvements and on PortMiami’s trade diversification efforts.

More than 1,200 executives are expected to attend the briefing and luncheon hosted by the World Trade Center Miami.

Email info@worldtrade.org or call 305-871-7910.
Cost: $65 per person and $650 per table.

10th Anniversary International Women’s Day 3/8/13

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10th Anniversary International Women’s Day
Friday, 03/08/2013, 11:30 am – 01:30 pm
ITL-Womens-Day_Flyer_2013DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
711 NW 72nd Ave. ,
Miami, Florida 33126
Webpage Link

World Trade Center Miami hosts International Women’s Day, a day celebrated by the United Nations (UN) since 1975.

Each year World Trade Center Miami honors four women who have made significant contributions in advancing international trade and business in Florida. T

his year, World Trade Center Miami honors Jennifer Carroll, Lt. Governor of Florida; Romaine Seguin, President, UPS Americas Region; Rebeca Sosa, Chair, Miami-Dade County Commission; and Conchita Muñoz Prieto, Founder & CEO ACC10, Inc. Government of Catalonia.

Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2/16/13-2/18/13

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Coconut Grove Arts Festival
February 16-18, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2700 S Bayshore Dr
Miami, FL 33133
Coconut Grove, Florida
www.CGAF.com

General admission is $10 per person per day.
Free admissionf for Children 12 and under, Metrorail Golden Passport and Patriot Passport holders.
Residents of Coconut Grove in the 33133 zip code is $5 per person per day (proof of residency required).

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival® celebrates 50 years of culture and tradition this President’s Day weekend by enticing and satisfying Miami’s imagination and appetite for visual, culinary and performing arts.

In honor of the festival’s half-century milestone, the festival committee has selected world-renowned Brazilian artist Romero Britto to create the official poster for the 2013 festival.

Like Britto, many emerging and renowned artists flock to Coconut Grove to participate in this annual event. Artists from more than 36 states, Europe and Canada were among those applicants that submitted samples in mixed media, painting, photography, digital art, printmaking & drawing, watercolor, claywork, glass, fiber, jewelry & metalwork, sculpture and wood. Applicants included 15 local artists from the Miami area and more than 100 from Florida.

“Our festival is truly a celebration of the all forms of the arts, introducing masters in all mediums and genres,” said Monty Trainer, president of the Arts Festival. “Locals and visiting guests alike will appreciate the internationally celebrated visual, musical and culinary collections.”

Complementing the visual arts on display will be the musical talents of Miami-native pop-star Cris Cab, who will perform his fusion of pop, reggae and soul on the main stage in Peacock Park. At only 19 years old, Cab’s recent accolades include being the mentee of internationally acclaimed producer Pharell Williams, recording alongside Wyclef Jean and supporting acts like O.A.R. Matisyahu, T-Pain, and Gym Class Heroes. He was also recently named by MTV as one of “The Most Criminally Overlooked Artists of 2012,” with his recently released full-length mix-tape “Echo Boom” receiving more than 300,000 downloads last year.

In addition to the entertainment, festival attendees can also satisfy their appetites for gourmet cuisine in the popular Culinary Pavilion. This area of the festival invites nationally renowned chefs to prepare their famous specialty dishes. This year’s chefs will represent the hottest restaurants and hotels from South Florida, including popular local chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, founder of the pop-up restaurant Eating House, and winner of The Food Network’s “Chopped”. Chef Douglas Rodriguez of de Rodriguez Cuba, Chef John Richards of TUYO and the Short Chef™, among many others, will also be participating in this year’s festival.
Festival hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission to the Arts Festival is $10 per person, per day.  Children 12 and under are free. Residents of Coconut Grove in the 33133 zip code can enjoy the Festival for a reduced admission of $5 (proof of residency required).

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is produced by the non-profit Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association. Proceeds help fund year-round arts programs. The association also maintains the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery and presents special exhibitions throughout the year from its location at the Shoppes at Mayfair.

Since its inception in 1963, the association has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to students who attend fine arts programs in local schools.

Photographs from Yelp’s Streetopia

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…and on the Eighth Day God Created Yelp

by Ari Kane (@Aricurian) and Daniella Veras (@DaniellaVeras & @_DaniMiami)

For all the competition about which new tech company reigns supreme we have a memo for you: Yelp Rules. Forget Facebook, LinkedIn, Groupon etc. Nobody treats their members better than Yelp. Yelp has a sterling reputation for great reviews and throwing badass parties for its special members. This past Thursday, January 31st they pulled off one the best events of the year, Streetopia leaving all guests with smiling faces and protruding, satiated bellies. Though the event was only open to Yelp members it reached capacity ridiculously quickly.

Streetopia was held at the Bakehouse Art Complex in Wynwood. The venue fused exquisite food, festive liquors and ales, fine art and amusing performances into a gluttonous bash. While there were well over a couple dozen vendors we will share with you some of our highlights. South Florida’s own Schnebly Redland Winery & Brewery was pouring their scrumptious beers including the Big Rod Blonde Ale, which is a delightfully refreshing coconut (yes, coconut!) beer. I don’t even like coconut and I could NOT stop drinking it. Nove Kitchen and Bar provided solid salmon and filet dishes along with free drink cards for redemption at its trendy establishment. We will definitely be stopping by there to sample their libations (and yes free drinks will always get us to mention you.) The always delicious Pincho Factory served incredible mini pita chickens. Sprung was present promoting its Spring Beer Festival with cheerful models handing out discount coupons to the event. The festival looks likes it’s going to be amazeballs. Robeks Miami shared a fantastic Tropi-kale smoothie made of kale and pineapple. It seemed wayyy too delicious to be healthy but we were assured it was. Crave Coral Gables shared delicious desserts that kept us coming back for more.

On the dessert front, both Ali’s Sweet Treats and Sugar Rush Food Truck put people into majestic confectionery comas. Ali had so many different cupcakes up for devouring but a few of our faves were the nutella and pistachio.  Sugar Rush who utilizes complex ingredients had an adorable lil’ glass of milk with a cookie on top, but their true work of art was its Mexican chocolate tiramasu. The dish had so many complex layers of flavor I found myself licking the cup clean.

In addition, the electronic company Tiger Direct was in attendance with a Wheel of Technology.  You could spin the wheel to win many prizes such as laptops, $50 gift cards and other great prizes.  Every spin was a win! There were also raffles,  cool dance performances, and a beautifully curated art exhibit housed at the Bakehouse Complex. Our favorite ladies from the Blo Dry Bar – Midtown were whipping up some funky styles. Departing guests received the most thoughtful collection of frivolous chotchkies we had ever seen. We’re talking high powered bouncy balls, shot glasses, bottle openers, ponchos, mints and cool red Yelp sunglasses etc……

So for our slow readers the moral of the story is that — Yelp Fuckin Rules. Awesome sincere reviews of everything in your neighborhood and sick parties with food, liquor, entertainment and gifts. If you are not a member yet, go signup.  Do it. Right now. Write some reviews and be ready to jump on the list for their next legendary party.

 

Photo Credit: Daniella Veras (@DaniellaVeras & @_DaniMiami)

 

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VIP Preview of Art Wynwood 2/14/13

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VIP Preview of Art Wynwood
Thursday, February 14 from 6pm to 10pm
artwynwoodvipThe Art Miami Pavilion
Midtown Miami | Wynwood Arts District
3101 NE 1st Avenue (between NE 31st St and NE 32 St)
Miami, FL 33137

Following its widely acclaimed inaugural edition, the groundbreaking Art Wynwood Fair, enthusiastically embraced by the international art dealer community, Miami and the Wynwood Arts District will return for its second year during Presidents Weekend February 14-18, 2013. Art Wynwood will take place in the spacious 100,000-square-foot Art Miami Pavilion, which attracted more than 60,000 attendees during the 2012 edition of Art Miami.

Guests at the exclusive VIP Preview on Valentine’s Day will experience a First View of the highly anticipated Art Wynwood at this private reception. It’s the first opportunity to acquire some of the finest pieces of contemporary art from 70 top international galleries before the Fair opens to the public. VIP guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Showcasing a diverse range of fresh and edgy works by established and emerging international contemporary artists from more than 13 countries around the globe, Art Wynwood continues to shine a spotlight on Midtown Miami and the Wynwood Arts District as a flourishing international cultural destination and the epicenter of Miami’s art, fashion, design and culinary communities.

A main feature of the 2013 Fair will be the highlight of street art, murals, pop surrealism and other genres from the contemporary underground movement exemplified by two very special projects by Wynwood Walls including a stunning wrap around installation suspended above the VIP Lounge by famed artist Jesse Geller courtesy of Goldman Properties, in honor of the late Tony Goldman. In addition to the installation by Jesse Geller, Goldman Properties will also present a curated exhibit featuring specially commissioned lenticulars with the original paintings by selected artists of the Wynwood Walls installed in the pass through areas of Art Wynwood. Artists participating include: Aiko, Ron English, Logan Hicks,Futura, Swoon, Kenny Scharf, and How&Nosm.

PARTNERS & SPONSORS:
Art Wynwood is generously sponsored by its Official Luxury Real Estate Partner Christie’s International Real Estate as well as Superyachts.com; JW Marriot Marquis Miami; Hotel Beaux Arts Miami; Turon Travel; Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau; and supported by; Miami Art Dealers Association; Wynwood Art Dealers Association; Goldman Properties; Wynwood Walls; db Bistro Moderne; Joey’s; Wynwood Kitchen and Bar; Bakehouse Art Complex; Société Perrier; The Miami Herald; MutualArt.com; Hyperallergic; WLRN; IRREVERSIBLE; Balthazar; Haute Living; Art Nexus; The Art Newspaper; Artinfo; Arte Al Dia and Midtown Miami.

Live Jazz with Fabian Hernandez 2/7/13

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Live Jazz with Fabian Hernandez
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
CafeinaJazz-Feb7_FabianHCafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

CAFEINA WYNWOOD LOUNGE
Presents: Fabian Hernandez performing LIVE JAZZ!

Show Times: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00pm

Love jazz? Love seeing it live? We’ve got you covered! Featuring local to international talent every Thursday. Never a cover, always a romantic night! Enjoy our lovely champagne themed Happy Hour before and cozy up because the 1st show begins at 8PM! Tapas menu is a la carte all night!

Specials Include:
$120 Bottle of Moet & Chandon Imperial with Tapas Pairing

$5 Beck’s Beer

Happy Hour / 5-8pm
$7 Specialty Cocktails • $6 Well • $5 Tapas • $4 Beer & Wine

Rip The Stage Open Mic 2/10/13

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Rip The Stage Open Mic
Sunday, 02/10/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
843759_3744054298854_172394427_oThe Stage
170 NE 38th St ,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

THIS Sunday Feb 10th – 8pm Rip The Stage Open Mic – MHP Professionals bring to you an evening of professional entertainment. Come be indulged by incredible poets and singers enlightening you with monster metaphors, impeccable haikus, melodic melodies, and soul stirring verses. Hosted by FYI and Seri’us of WSUIonline/ Groove Theary.

Feb 10th – 8-11pm
The Stage – 170 NE 38th street Miami, FL 33137

Immediately following the show you can stay and rock with the mighty good sounds of “Miami Reggae Don” Don Sha backed by The Lalibela Band and D.J. Greg of “Runaway Cafe” for ” Caribbean Breeze Sunday. $4 Red Stripe $5 Rum & Coke

St. Stephen’s Art Show Poster Unveiling 2/7/13

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St. Stephen’s Art Show Poster Unveiling
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
St.-Stevens-Art-Show-Poster-Event-eVite-020413-1St Stephen’s Episcopal Church – Nepenthe Garden
2750 McFarlane Road,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Webpage Link

Please join us to meet this year’s coveted poster artist, Rasa Saldaitis.

Live music by Blue Man Grove and special musical guest performance at the unveiling hour.

Hors d’oeuvers by Sidewalk Salad, and sponsored by Anheiser Busch beverages, featuring Copa Divino wines.

Please RVSP by Wednesday, February 6, 2013

daisy@sseds.org

Do Not Miss This Years Art Show

President’s Day Weekend

February 16, 17 & 18 2013

Valentine’s Day at Bâoli Miami 2/14/13

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Valentine’s Day at Bâoli Miami
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 07:00 pm –
champagneBâoli Miami
1906 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
Webpage Link

WHO: Bâoli Miami

WHAT: Valentine’s Day the Bâoli Miami way!

WHEN: On Thursday, February 14th guests are invited to experience Valentine’s Day at Bâoli Miami’s stunning location.

WHERE: Bâoli Miami’s 1906 Collins Avenue location in Miami Beach

WHY: Whether you’re sitting within oue beautiful garden or our chic dining space, dinner this Valentine’s day at Bâoli Miami is sure to win over the hearts of many. Choose from your favorite menu items and create the evening of your desires. Savor a dish of Dover Sole prepared tableside, a taste of Black Truffle Risotto or simply indulge in our Chocolate Fondue for two–dinner at Bâoli never disappoints. RSVP’s are strongly encouraged and should be made as soon as possible to events@baolimiami.com

Dentistry From Our Hearts charity event 2/24/13

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Dentistry From Our Hearts charity event
Sunday, 02/24/2013, 09:00 am – 04:00 pm
Small-Aventura-PostcardThe Dental Care Group
2797 NE 207th Street,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Webpage Link

While many people look forward to Valentine’s Day and putting a smile on their loved ones faces, Dentistry From Our Hearts sponsored by The Dental Care Group and Aventura Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics will literally create that smile. The Dental Care Group and Aventura Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics will provide several hundred people with free dentistry.

On Sunday, February 24, 2013 the dentists and team members from The Dental Care Group and Aventura Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics will host their 2nd annual “Dentistry From Our Hearts” event.
The 2013 event will be held at both their locations in Aventura and Pembroke Pines. Dental Specialists will be on hand to triage patients along with 50 dentists, assistants, hygienists and staff plus 35 volunteers to assist anyone (adults, children) who shows up that day. No one is turned away. Patients will also receive information on free dental resources available year round.

Under The Stars Thursdays at Mayfair Hotel 2/7/13

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Under The Stars Thursdays at Mayfair Hotel
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
stars-gen-b-copyMayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33133
Facebook Link

Megacity Events and Freedom Concierge Services invite you to vibe and lounge poolside ‘Under The Stars’ on Thursday from 9pm to 1am on the Mayfair Hotel Rooftop in Miami’s Coconut Grove. Music by DJ Tinello

Earlier at 7pm, join us for an evening of sophisticated and intimate dining at the Roman-style trattoria Spartico (lobby level) for the Amarcord Dinner Show featuring Louis Amanti performing both classic and modern jazz from Sinatra to Bublé and many others in between. www.youtube.com/louisamanti

Enjoy signature home-style pastas for only $10.99 and sip on Bellini’s & Americano’s for only $9.00 and half-price on 2nd bottle of wine. Dinner seating available between 7-9pm

For Reservations > Email MegaCityGroup@gmail.com OR call/text 786-277-3703.

Evening in Paris 2/7/13

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Evening in Paris
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
evening-in-paris-invitations_finalZielo Restaurant
264 Giralda Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Facebook Link

Join Zielo Restaurant, Fiat of South Miami, and Mandarine Napoleon as they present an “Evening in Paris.” Allow yourself to be transported to a faraway and enchanting cafe bistro in Paris without ever leaving Miami.

Come experience an “Evening in Paris” and enjoy French cuisine and specialty hand-crafted cocktails using Mandarine Napoleon liqueur. Chef Willy Hernandez of Zielo Restaurant will be developing a unique 5-course tasting menu of traditional French Cuisine. Guests can enjoy the 5-course tasting menu paired with a specialty cocktail for $19.

RSVP to rsvp@productivabtl.com and enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Knight Arts Challenge Community Roundtables 2/18/13-2/21/13

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Knight Arts Challenge Community Roundtables
Knight Arts Challenge7 p.m. Feb. 18
Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6th St
Fort Lauderdale

7 p.m. Feb. 20
Cannonball
1035 N. Miami Ave., Suite 200
Downtown Miami

7 p.m., Feb. 21
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 St.
Miami

North Central Dade: Time and date will be announced soon

To find out more and to apply, visit KnightArts.org. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter via @knightarts and #knightarts.

South Floridians can submit their ideas for the Knight Arts Challenge, a community-wide contest funding cultural projects that engage and enrich Greater Miami. The deadline is March 4.

In each application, reviewers look for two key attributes: artistic excellence and ways the project will engage the public. Anyone can apply. The process is easy, with just three rules:  Projects must be about the arts, take place in or benefit South Florida and match Knight’s funding.

The challenge is a project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, which has invested more than $86 million over the past six years in both arts institutions and grassroots projects as a way to weave culture into people’s everyday lives. Because of the challenge’s success, Knight Foundation recently renewed the contest through 2015.

“We’re looking for the best ideas – truly Miami ideas – that help bring art to our neighborhoods and make culture ubiquitous in South Florida,” said Dennis Scholl, Knight Foundation’s vice president/arts. “In a truly creative town like ours, we see the challenge as a chance for everybody to participate, to dream, and ultimately see their ideas through to reality.”

Applicants can get questions answered by Knight Foundation at a series of community roundtable meetings, taking place in Downtown Miami, South Dade, North Central Dade and Fort Lauderdale. Times and dates are below.

Started in 2008, the challenge has funded 143 projects for close to $20 million. Past winners have stretched from Delray Beach to Homestead and include:

Weird Miami Bus Tours: Organized by internationally recognized visual artist Naomi Fisher, the artist-led tours take visitors to little-known local haunts.

Hialeah Cultural Center:  The center being launched by Miami Dade College will be a gathering spot for the growing Northwest Dade cultural community;

Demystifying Indian Dance: Choreographer Ranjana Warier will showcase traditional Indian dance through the stories of Western fairy tales, as a way to promote cross cultural understanding.

“South Florida residents continue to surprise us with their ideas, challenge us with their art and ensure that this region is a vibrant place to live,” said Matt Haggman, Miami program director for Knight Foundation. “We’re excited to see what ideas the community comes up with in 2013.”

Diamond Strike Lanes is South Florida’s Newest Live Music Entertainment Center 2/8/13

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Diamond Strike Lanes is South Florida’s Newest Live Music Entertainment Center
Friday, 02/08/2013, 09:00 pm –
Diamond Strike Lanes
2200 N. Federal Highway ,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Webpage Link

Diamond Strike Lanes is South Florida’s first multiuse entertainment facility featuring live, nationally recognized musicians.

Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill, Diamond Strike’s onsite restaurant, is renovating its entertainment area by expanding the stage, installing new lights and updating its audio and visual equipment to enhance the viewing and listening pleasure for its guests.

Rip’s will unveil the new “Diamond Cut Stage” on February 8th with a free, live performance from Black Velvet Revival and 80s costume party and contest. Starting at 9p.m. Black Velvet Revival will cover the best of the decade’s classic rock hits including a set dedicated solely to Van Halen.

On Feb. 10th, Rips will host national touring artists Ralph Curtis, Vince Rayburn and Shawn Beamer (formerly of the Molly Hatchet Band) with a full-costume tribute concert to Johnny Cash.

Miami Lighthouse Sixth Annual ‘Walk, Waggle and Stroll’ Dog Walk 3/3/13

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Miami Lighthouse Sixth Annual ‘Walk, Waggle and Stroll’ Dog Walk
Sunday, 03/03/2013, 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
Front-pageShops at Midtown Miami
3401 N. Miami Avenue ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Strut your stuff on Sunday, March 3 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Miami Lighthouse’s Sixth Annual ‘Walk, Waggle and Stroll’ Dog Walk, an exciting event dedicated to raising awareness for guide dogs and service dogs of all kinds at the Shops at Midtown Miami (3401 N. Miami Avenue). Grand Marshall Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman and Emcee David Bernard, CBS4 News’ Chief Meteorologist will lead the walk.

The dog walk is taking place at the Shops at Midtown Miami, the event’s Top Dog Sponsor, and de‘tails’ include: “Bagels and Bones Breakfast” at 9:00am sponsored by The Fresh Market and Miami Global Colombian Lions Club; the dog walk at 9:30am followed by contest prizes for “Cutest,” “Look-alike,” “Most Ttalented Dog”, “Dog-Ummy,” “Musical Paws”, and Go Doggy Staying contests. You can also collect pledges to support the event from your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. Grand Prize for Most Participant Pledges Collected is two Tickets with Meet and Greet Passes to see Cesar Millan “The Dog Whisperer”! Free parking is available in the PetSmart garage, and walkers are welcome with or without dogs. On-site registration is $25; the fee is waived for visually impaired walkers. Please click here to register.

Special thanks to all our sponsors: the Shops at Midtown Miami, Brickell Motors, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman, GrayRobinson, Milton and Patricia Wallace, Rugsies, BizSolutions, Britto Central, Inc., Group M Advertising & Design, Susan Conroy Design, Absolute Graphics, The Fresh Market and Miami Global Colombian Lions Club.

Shop Miami Month 2/4/13

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Shop Miami Month
Monday, 02/04/2013, 10:00 am – 09:00 pm
shopmiamiShopMiami
701 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

From upscale malls and famous department stores to boutiques and specialty shops, browsing and buying is a favorite pastime for residents and visitors of Greater Miami and the Beaches. This February 1 – 28, shoppers get more bang for their buck as the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) introduces Shop Miami Month showcasing the destination’s world-renowned marketplaces and retail establishments.

How does it work?
• Reward Cards: For each $500 spent at participating malls, marketplaces and retailers, consumers receive a $20 Shop Miami Month Reward Card (limit one per customer, per day, while supplies last)
• Prizes: All consumers who earn a Shop Miami Reward Card are also entered to win prizes such as an MSC Cruise for two, American Airlines round trip tickets, hotel stays, Miami Spa Month vouchers, Miami Spice vouchers and more!
“Miami and The Beaches continues to be a leading global shopping destination and a full service, year round vacation destination. We’ve found visitors are staying longer and taking in our retail, cultural, sporting and family attractions as well as our pristine beaches and stunning poolscapes,” says GMCVB President and CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME. “And, with our record breaking tourism numbers contributing to our strong economy and employment, we have a
feeling our residents will be happy to get in on the Shop Miami Month rewards, too!”
Shop Miami Month is part of the GMCVB’s increasingly popular Temptations Program, which takes a thematic focus on the best that Miami has to offer throughout the year at attractive prices. Other programs include Miami Spa Month, Miami Spice, Miami Attractions Month, Miami Museum Month, Miami Film Month, Miami Golf Month and Miami Live Music Month. For more information on the Temptations programs please visit www.MiamiTemptations.com.

Participating Malls to date:
Aventura Mall
Bayside Marketplace
CocoWalk
Dadeland Mall
The Falls Shopping Center
Mary Brickell Village
Miami International Airport Shops
Miami International Mall
The Village of Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
Village of Merrick Park

Participating Retailers to date:
Armani Exchange
American Girl
Bloomingdale’s
Forever 21 — Lincoln Road
Hip.e Boutique
Liapela Modern Baby
Macy’s — Aventura Mall
Macy’s — Dadeland
Macy’s — Downtown
Macy’s — The Falls
Macy’s — Miami International Mall
Macy’s — South Beach
Macy’s — Westland Mall
Rick’s Menswear
Tommy Hilfiger
UGG – Collins Avenue

For a complete guide of participating retail partners and how to redeem gift cards, visit the Shop Miami Month dedicated website: www.ShopMiamiMonth.com

2013 Business Expo Trade Show 3/7/13

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2013 Business Expo Trade Show
Thursday, 03/07/2013, 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Biz2Biz-4X6-Postcard-Draft3-webFort Lauderdale / Broward Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd. ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Webpage Link

Showcase your business at the Largest Expo of the year. Spring Business Expo 2013 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Convention Center on Thursday, March 7th. It has been Super Sized for more space, more exhibitors, more seminars with over 35,000 Sq.Ft. Sign up your business today. Go big or go small – opportunities for all at the Biz To Biz Business Expo. Exhibitor Spaces starting at $175.00.
For more information call 954-838-9644.

Free Family Fest Wonderland 3/9/13

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Free Family Fest Wonderland
familyfestMarch9Saturday, March 9 @ 11:30 AM
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Admission is Free!
Click Here To Reserve First-Access Passes
Or call 305-949-6722 today!
Parking is only $5 in Lot C for attendees!

11:30 a.m. – Outdoor activities on the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza
(No First-Access Pass required)
2:00 p.m. – Special performance in the Ziff Ballet Opera House
(First-Access Pass required)

Miami City Ballet’s Ballet for Young People program brings the entire family together through dancing and fun! This year, MCB’s international dance stars perform George Balanchine’s delightful The Steadfast Tin Soldier and Sir Frederick Ashton’s enchanting Les Patineurs (The Skating Party).  Loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, The Steadfast Tin Soldier recounts a sweet love story between a tin soldier and a pretty paper doll.  The stage then transforms into an intimate skating pond surrounded by a winter-wonderland in Les Patineurs …there is even snow! Audiences of all ages will leave with a smile on their face after experiencing the joy of these charming works.

About Free First-Access Passes: These passes provide patrons with first access to seating in the theater. Seating is "first-come, first-served" for the performance and passes do not guarantee a seat.

Patrons who do not reserve their passes can join the stand-by line beginning at 1 p.m. outside the theater. Passes expire at 1:45 p.m. Patrons in the stand-by line will be let into the theater at 1:45 p.m. if seats are still available in the theater.

Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Introduces Shop Miami Month February 2013

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Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Introduces Shop Miami Month
February 1 – 28, 2013

From upscale malls and famous department stores to boutiques and specialty shops, browsing and buying is a favorite pastime for residents and visitors of Greater Miami and the Beaches.  This February 1 – 28, shoppers get more bang for their buck as the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) introduces Shop Miami Month, showcasing the destination’s world-renowned marketplaces and retail establishments.
 
How does it work?
·         Reward Cards: For each $500 spent at participating malls, marketplaces and retailers, consumers receive a $20 Shop Miami Month Reward Card (limit one per customer, per day, while supplies last)
·         Prizes: All consumers who earn a Shop Miami Month Reward Card are also entered to win prizes such as an MSC Cruise for two, round trip tickets on American Airlines, complimentary hotel stays, Miami Spa Month vouchers, Miami Spice Restaurant Program vouchers and more! 
 
“Miami and The Beaches continues to be a leading global shopping destination and a full service, year round vacation destination.  We’ve found visitors are staying longer and taking in our retail, cultural, sporting and family attractions as well as our pristine beaches and stunning poolscapes,” says GMCVB President and CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME. “Considering our record breaking tourism numbers, which contribute to our strong economy and employment, we have a feeling our residents will be happy to get in on the Shop Miami Month rewards, too!”
 
Shop Miami Month is part of the GMCVB’s increasingly popular Temptations program, which takes a thematic focus on the best that Miami has to offer throughout the year at attractive prices. Other programs include Miami Spa Month, Miami Spice Restaurant Program, Miami Attractions Month, Miami Museum Month, Miami Film Month, Miami Golf Month and Miami Live Music Month.  For more information on the Temptations programs please visit www.MiamiTemptations.com.

UniverSoul Circus in South Florida 2/5/13-2/10/13

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UniverSoul Circus in South Florida
circusFebruary 5-10, 2013
Miramar Regional Park, located at 16801 Miramar
Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027.

Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5; 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 6-8; noon, 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9; 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 2013.
Tickets: Tickets, ranging from $16 to $30.50, at
www.ticketmaster.com and 1-800-745-3000. Children under 1 are Free.
www.universoulcircus.com
www.facebook.com/universoulcircus
www.twitter.com/universoulcirc

An Unforgettable Global Experience Of Circus Arts, Music, Dance And Style
2013 “U & Us Tour” – It Takes U To Make Us
Coming to its New Location at the Miramar Regional Park in South Florida,

UniverSoul Circus has created a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style – all inspired by reflections of today’s global culture. The 2013 edition of UniverSoul Circus – the U & US Tour – featuring Shaolin Kung Fu acrobats from China, bone-breaking contortionists from Guinea, and a dazzling aerial ballet act from France and Brazil – will be performing from Feb. 5-10 at its new location, the Miramar Regional Park in South Florida.

There are amazing new acts with UniverSoul Circus appearing in South Florida for the first time in 2013. Get ready for the Vincent Clark a capella Singers, Heaven Beat Box, and a Magic Cat Comedy act featuring live Tigers.

“At UniverSoul Circus, we’re one big happy family – and that includes our fans,” said Founder and President Cedric Walker. “This year’s production is entitled the U & US Tour because it takes U to make US – includes 13 world class acts from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas – all coming together to create an unforgettable entertainment experience for the entire family.”

Creative Team
The show’s creative team includes Walker, who regularly travels the globe to find amazing talent, and award winning live entertainment production designer Tom Marzullo. Marzullo has designed and/or managed the production of major international tours for some of the biggest names in show business, including T-Pain, KISS, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Prince. Marzullo designed, produced and managed the production for Justin Bieber’s international My World Tour, which earned Marzullo the 2010 Tour Link Top Dog Award for Production Manager of the Year.

Artecology festival 2013 3/9/13

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Artecology festival 2013
Saturday, 03/09/2013, 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
3X4_flyer_seaThe Historical Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive,
4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Florida 33149
Webpage Link

A festival where ART, ECOLOGY and WELLNESS become ONE

A family beach event where green enthusiasts, artists, and wellness educators come together to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainability.

MIAMI, FL (January 28, 2013) The fauna and flora of the Historical Virginia Key Beach Park in Key Biscayne, will be the backdrop for Artecology Festival presented by RCKZ MVMT {Rockers Movement} on March 9, 2013 starting at 11am until sundown. An international event, the festival will feature eco-artists, craft vendors, wellness educators, an interactive children’s art workshop along with music and food. Admission is free.

A first time event in the USA, the festival is produced by Iraklis Kalamenios, the founder and organizer for Artecology Festival 2013. The Miami based festival is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and building community partners with similar interests. The event involves green technology, wellness workshops and products while using the transformative power of music, arts, culture and technology to empower our community. It has had huge success in Europe since 2005. “Artecology is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.”

Community Partners of the event include 305 Green, American Art Initiative, The Big Blue and You, Core Connection Lifestyle, Global Flow PR, Miccosukee Magazine TV, Wisebuys Magazine, and RCKZ MVMT {Rockers Movement}.

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013

Venue: The Historical Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Time: 11am – sundown

Activities: Art vendors, Children Art Workshop, Yoga, Wellness presentations, music and much more

Admission: Free

The Artecology Festival is designed to accommodate booths of national and international green vendors, artists and non-profit organizations.

For more information on festival participants, pricing, sponsorships and how to get involved, please visit www.artecologyweb.com or contact Iraklis Kalamenios at artecologyweb@gmail.com

RCKZ MVMT {Rockers Movement} a non-profit (501c3) organization, is a grassroots collective designed to enable change and create solutions. We empower the community by informing, inspiring and engaging through the universal language of music, as well as the arts and cultural media. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for underprivileged, under-served and vulnerable children, in addition to promoting innovation, and philanthropy, leadership, cross-cultural understanding and volunteerism.

Film Premiere 2/3/13

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Film Premiere
Sunday, 03/03/2013, 09:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Calloused-Hands-still-9-Byrd-Andre-Royo-talking-to-Josh-Luca-Oriel-and-Tony-Alex-Higgins-by-the-basketball-court-photograph-copyright-Martyna-Przybysz1Coral Gables Arts Cinema
260 aragon ave, coral gables ,
miami, Florida 33134
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World Premiere of Miami based feature film Calloused Hands (www.callousedhandsmovie.com). A Miami boy’s journey into manhood over the most important summer of his life as he must learn to escape the influence of his mother’s alcoholic boyfriend. Stars Andre Royo (The Wire), Daisy Haggard (Episodes), and Hans Howes (There Will Be Blood).

Midtown Jazz Mingler and Culinary Festival sponsored by Tribut Apparel Kick-off Event 2/9/13

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The Midtown Jazz Mingler and Culinary Festival kick-off event
MidtownJazzMingleraSaturday, February 9, 2013, 4pm-9pm
Joseph C. Carter Park
1450 West Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Music Apparel Brand, Tribut Apparel sponsors the 2nd Annual Midtown Jazz Mingler and Culinary Festival, produced by Celebrate Paradise, Inc.  and Event Visions Consulting every 2nd Saturday, from February thru September, 2013.  Tribut Apparel’s own, Manuel Oliver (a.k.a. Urbano) along with their artistic staff will produce custom designed high quality commemorative Midtown Jazz Mingler & Culinary Festival Men and Women T-Shirts to be sold at all 8 events.  The price of each shirt is $25, and a portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the American Cancer Research’s project, "Relay For Life." 
 
The Midtown Jazz Mingler and Culinary Festival kick-off event features Jazz Artists: CriStyle Renae, Trumpeter: Wade Baker & Band, and Saxophonist: Randy Corinthian & Band.  The event also, features award winning Chef Giovanni Fernandez with his famous paella.
 
Midtown Jazz  Mingler  & Culinary Festival  focuses on bringing art and culture to the Community of Midtown located in the Fort  Lauderdale  Northwest Section. Our intention is to reinvigorate the historical and cultural character of Midtown/Sis trunk through partnerships with organizations such as the City of Fort  Lauderdale  Housing Authority and Fort Lauderdale’s Midtown Business Association, local Chambers of Commerce as well as local and state tourism boards, etc.
 
A portion of the proceeds earned from the Midtown Jazz  Mingler  & Culinary Festival will be donated to the  Orange Bowl Committee   who has  proven  to be a respected advocate the improvement of programs focused on our youth and   Relay for Life a subsidiary of the American Cancer Society   who are the number one organization for all cancer Awareness in adults and children.

Marlins Ayudan Week 2013 2/4/13-2/9/13

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Marlins Ayudan Week 2013
Monday, February 4 – Saturday, February 9, 2013
www.marlins.com
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The Miami Marlins will kick off its Marlins Ayudan Week 2013 on Monday, February 4 with local School and Youth League visits taking place throughout the day. Marlins Ayudan Week 2013 will conclude on Saturday, February 9 with the MetroPCS Miami Marlins Winter Warm Up at Marlins Park.

Marlins Ayudan Week 2013 will engage the community through outreach events and signature Marlins Foundation events, including the Annual Marlins Basebowl event at Lucky Strike Lanes on Miami Beach on Thursday, February 7th at 6:30 P.M. and Marlins Trivia Night hosted by The Clevelander at Marlins Park on Friday, February 8th at 6:30 P.M. For more information about Marlins Ayudan and Marlins Foundation, visit www.marlinsfoundation.com .

In addition to the various community endeavors, Marlins players, coaches and executives will be making appearances with South Florida schools, little leagues and corporate partners throughout the week. Ayudan Week will also feature visits from Marlins employees to several Marlins Partner Schools in the Miami area, including check presentations, the raising of Marlins Ayudan flags and the implementation of a Plan of Action at each school to increase student attendance, grades, participation and health and fitness.

The week will conclude on Saturday, February 9 with the MetroPCS Miami Marlins Winter Warm Up at Marlins Park.  The Winter Warm Up is free and open to the public from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.  Fans can sit in and select their seats for the 2013 season through a variety of season ticket plans, including Full Season, 40-Game Half Season and 21-Game Mini Plans.  Single game tickets will also go on sale for the 2013 season beginning at 10 A.M. at the Marlins Park Ticket Office, and online at marlins.com and marlinsbeisbol.com.  Plus, during the Winter Warm Up, fans can get up to $10 off tickets to Opening Night on April 8th and purchase tickets for the upcoming World Baseball Classic 2nd Round games, to be held at Marlins Park March 12-16.  Fans can also get autographs from Marlins players, walk throughout the ballpark and enjoy games, music, rides and activities for the entire family on the West Plaza.  Winter Warm Up activities will also include the High School Field of Dreams Challenge at 11 A.M., featuring Archbishop McCarthy versus Gulliver Academy.  In addition, all current Full Season, Half Season and 21-Game Mini Plan holders will be invited to exclusive Season Ticket Holder events during the day.  For more information on purchasing a season ticket plan, go to www.marlins.com/seatviews.

Marlins Ayudan Week schedule below. Dates, times, locations and players are subject to change.

Photographs of To Be – an Exploration of Possibilities Photography Exhibition at 387 Studios on 2/2/13

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To Be – an Exploration of Possibilities Photography Exhibition at 387 Studios on Saturday, February 2, 2013.  This exhibition was an evening of artistic explorations in the possibilities of life as a human being.

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

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Photographs of 2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano Brickell on 2/2/13

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2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano Brickell on Saturday, February 2, 2013.   HeartCamp is held during American Heart Month they discussed the physical, emotional, spiritual and creative aspects of the heart, with a focus on relationships of all kinds — relationship to the heart, body, self, others and soul. Topics include heart health, nutrition, sex, romance, career, parenting and many more.

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Photographs by Anthony Jordon of To Be – an Exploration of Possibilities at 387 Studios on 2/2/13

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from To Be – an Exploration of Possibilities Photography Exhibition at 387 Studios on Saturday, February 2, 2013.  This exhibition was an evening of artistic explorations in the possibilities of life as a human being.

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

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

News: Miami Foundation 2013 Community Grants Program Now Accepting Applications – Deadline February 7, 2013

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The Miami Foundation set to award more than $1 million in 2013 Community Grants Program

– Pre-proposal applications now being accepted on miamifoundation.org–

2013 Community Grants program
DEADLINE FEBRUARY 7, 2013
In their signature program for awarding dollars to nonprofits, The Miami Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2013 Community Grants program. Established in 1967, the program invests in quality and innovative organizations that strive to build a greater Miami. The Foundation will review pre-proposals and invite selected organizations to complete full proposals. The deadline to submit a pre-proposal is Thursday, February 7, 2013, by 4 p.m. Last year, the Community Grants program awarded more than $1 million to support 62 nonprofits in Greater Miami.

“These grants are made possible by generous philanthropists in our community and allow us to address emerging needs throughout Miami,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. “From youth and homeless programs to the arts and social services, the causes supported are as diverse as Miami-Dade’s community. We invite all local nonprofits that share our vision for a better Miami to apply.”

2013 Safe Passage Grant Program
DEADLINE FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Pre-proposals for the 2013 Safe Passage grant program are also being accepted and are due by Wednesday, February 13, 2013, by 4 p.m. Safe Passage grants support nonprofits that help young people make the challenging transition from foster care to living independently. These grants, totaling $200,000, are made possible through the generosity of the DadeFund, an endowment established by Hugh Westbrook and Esther Colliflower in 1992.

Guidelines and pre-proposal applications can be found on The Miami Foundation’s website at miamifoundation.org in the “Community” section. For additional information, please contact Marianne Maduro, senior program officer, at 305-357-2087 or mmaduro@miamifoundation.org.

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Monday Night Bottomless Bowling at Lucky Strike 2/3/13

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Monday Night Bottomless Bowling
bottomlessbowlingMonday, Feb 4, 5pm-close
Lucky Strike
1691 Michigan Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Only $15 to bowl all Monday night long!
And…
We have INSANE Happy Hour pricing twice a day Mondays thru Thursdays!
So this means that you can:
Bowl for $15
Eat, for $5 from our happy hour menu, and
Drink for under $4
All at affordable pricing!

So come hang out with us on Monday nights and Eat, Drink, and Be Social!
Keep us in mind for birthday parties, corporate parties, team building events, Bar & Bat Mitzvah’s, wedding rehearsal dinners, bachelor & bachelorette parties….if there’s a reason to celebrate, have your event at Lucky Strike and let us do the planning for you!

American International Fine Arts Fair 2013 2/5/13-2/10/13

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American International Fine Arts Fair 2013
aifafPublic fair hours are 11am – 6pm, February 6-10
VIP Preview February 5
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

www.aifaf.com .

The American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF) has been Florida’s most prestigious fine art fair since its inaugural edition in 1997 in its unique tent by the sea. Now in its 17th edition, important and respected dealers from around the world – many whom have exhibited at AIFAF since its inception – will return to the fair in 2013.  Among the distinguished list are Richard Green, Peter Finer, Michel Goedhuis, Waterhouse & Dodd, The Silver Fund, Faberge, Yvel, Imperial Books and Imperial Oriental Art, among others.

The fair features international galleries exhibiting disciplines of fine art from classical antiquity to contemporary, and an extensive collection of haute and period jewelry. The fair is fully vetted by leading museum curators and experts. 

New this year, AIFAF will introduce a new two-pavilion format, which expands the scope of exhibitors and range of artwork to appeal to both the novice and the most sophisticated and discerning collectors.  The new Palm Beach Pavilion allows for special feature areas at modest participation rates for dealers who specialize in drawings, works on paper, books, photography, and other specialties which sell at more accessible and affordable prices than the major works offered in the Master’s Pavilion. 

Women’s Health and Wellbeing in 2013 Fundraising Event 2/6/13

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Women’s Health & Wellbeing in 2013 Fundraising Event
womenshealthWednesday, February 6th at 11am
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

You are invited to join us for the Women’s Health & Wellbeing in 2013 Fundraising Event. The event will be taking place at the newly renovated Miami Beach Botanical Gardens where various experts in Women’s Wellness will discuss holistic approaches.

The fee to attend is $20 – a Donation to Benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The $20 will also include lunch courtesy of Shape Lovers and a raffle ticket for a chance to win wonderful prizes.

Miami Boat Show Live Sand Sculpting At The 303 Products Booth 2/14/13-2/18/13

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Miami Boat Show Live Sand Sculpting At The 303 Products Booth
Thursday, Feb. 14 to Monday, Feb. 18
Miami Beach Convention Center
Booth #3114 (outside the convention center)
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

303 Products: A Sandtastic Celebration

o   Thursday, Feb. 14- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
o   Friday, Feb. 15- 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
o   Saturday, Feb. 16- 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
o   Sunday, Feb. 17- 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
o   Monday, Feb. 18- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Gold Eagle Co. will create a live sand sculpture called “303 Products: A Sandtastic Celebration” in honor of 303® Products joining its family of brands.

Live at the Miami Boat Show, attendees can witness the creation of a life-sized replica of a MasterCraft boat completely made from sand. Live sculpting will continue throughout the event, and attendees are invited to see its progress. Visitors who stop by the booth will also receive free samples of 303 protectants and cleaners ideal for boat surfaces. 

Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Event at Blue Martini 2/6/13

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Multichamber of Commerce Event
event1Wednesday, February 6th 2013, 6:00pm to 9:00 pm
Blue Martini Brickell
900 S Miami Ave #250
Miami FL, 33130

Members $10 in advance and $15 at the door (cash only)
Non-members $15 in advance and $20 at the door (cash only)
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Monday, February 4th 2013

Valet Parking: $ 8.00
Dress Code: Business Attire

Chambers of Argentina, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile,Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Sweetwater along with Brickell Rotary Club invite you to celebrate the monthly Multi Chamber of commerce networking event.

2013 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail 2/14/13-2/18/13

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The 2013 Miami Boat Show
Thursday, Feb. 14 – Monday, Feb. 18
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center – Miami International Boat Show’s in-water display
1635 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132

Miamarina at Bayside – location of the largest boat!
400 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

Thursday, Feb. 14 (Premier Thursday): 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 15 – Sunday, Feb.19: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 18: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center and Miamarina at Bayside open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily

Tickets: Premier Day(Feb. 14): $35
Adults (16 and older): $20
Five-day adult pass (Good all five days of the show): $85
Two-day adult pass (valid Feb. 14-18): $35
Youth 15 and under get in FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
One ticket good for all sites (including free access to shuttle bus & water taxi)
Take advantage of $5 parking before 9:30am ($10 from 9:30am until closing), and ride the FREE Miami Trolley to the New Yacht & Power Boat Show at Sea Isle Marina or Strictly Sail Miami at Miamarina at Bayside.
Advance tickets can be purchased at MiamiBoatShow.com or StrictlySailMiami.com.

Thousands of Boats Parade Into Miami Beach for the 2013 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail

One of the world’s largest and most influential boat shows, the Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show, cruises back to Miami over President’s Day weekend, Feb. 14-18, 2013, offering attendees from around the globe a chance to explore the best of the boating lifestyle, see the industry’s newest brands and models, and shop thousands of boats and marine accessories.

Showcasing more than 3,000 boats and 2,000 companies in three distinct venues, the Miami Boat Show provides something for every boating, fishing, watersports, sailing, diving and travel enthusiast and draws more than 100,000 visitors annually – making it the city’s largest event with an economic impact of nearly one billion dollars per year.

“There’s no better place to enjoy the boating lifestyle than at the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show. This annual boating tradition has something for everyone, whether you’re a serious shopper looking for sales, a techie in need of the newest marine innovations, or a boating enthusiast who wants to further your nautical know-how or simply enjoy some on-water fun,” says Show Manager Cathy Rick-Joule.

From personal watercraft and performance boats to sport fishers and luxury yachts, visitors have the rare opportunity to board and compare boat brands side-by-side at competitive bargains and find exclusive show specials on the newest marine accessories, gifts and electronics. In addition to the vast selection of boats and marine accessories for sale, the five-day event offers an all-access pass to enjoy life on the water. Each show venue features a variety of interactive activities and education for boaters of all ages and experience levels. Visitors can take the helm during on-water training courses at the show’s two in-water locations, reel in new angling skills at the Big Game Room, and enjoy a free sail ride along Biscayne Bay, plus mingle with boating’s favorite celebrities.

Here’s a roadmap to the 2013 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show:

New Yacht & Power Boat Show at Sea Isle Marina (open 9 am – 6 pm daily)
1635 North Bayshore Drive, Miami
See and shop hundreds of new power boats in the water, including the largest luxury motor yachts at the show.
Serious shoppers? Take ‘test drives’ to experience the latest models for sale.
On-Water Boat Training – Discover Boating puts visitors at the helm with 60-minute and three-hour hands-on skills-building clinics aboard a variety of power boats (presented by the Recreational Powerboating Association). Due to popularity, advance registration is encouraged.

Strictly Sail Miami at Miamarina at Bayside (open 10 am – 6 pm daily)
400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
See and shop the newest sailboats from boat builders across the globe, plus nearly 200 booths featuring sailing gear, accessories, and hardware from the industries top suppliers, along with the latest charter information.
On-Water Sailboat Training – Discover Boating puts visitors at the helm with two- and three-hour hands-on skills-building clinics aboard a variety of sailboats, including an exclusive presentation, Introduction to Cruising Catamarans (presented by the American Sailing Association). Due to popularity, advance registration is encouraged.
Dozens of sailing seminars for new sailors and experienced skippers
Not ready for the water? Sail away on the Sailing Simulator.
Annual Cruisers’ Party – all sailors are invited!

Miami Beach Convention Center (see times below)
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
Board and buy boats for every activity and budget, from personal watercraft to luxury cruisers, marine engines, electronics and accessories, travel destinations, nautical gifts and apparel, services and more.
Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center— a must for do-it-yourselfers and boat owners featuring entertaining workshops conducted by “The Boating Guy” and certified marine service technician “Fred, The Outboard Doctor,” a cutaway boat and motor.
10th anniversary of the Big Game Room – celebrate the world of sport fishing at the Big Game Room with daily seminars, dozens of sport fishing accessories and apparel for sale, angling activities and celebrity appearances from National Geographic’s Shark Men Chris Fischer and Brett McBride.

Foodies Show Heart Charity Cooking Competition at RA Sushi In South Miami 2/13/13

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Foodies Show Heart Charity Cooking Competition
foodiesWednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, from 7 to 9 p.m.
RA Sushi in South Miami
5829 SW 73rd St.
Miami, FL 33143

For more information, please call 305.341.0092 or visit www.Facebook.com/RASushiSouthMiami. The event is free with RSVP to FoodiesShowHeart@taraink.com and space is limited.

RA Sushi in South Miami is proud to announce that it will host its first-ever “Foodies Show Heart” charity cooking competition one day prior to Valentine’s Day. The tasting event will pit six prominent, local culinary writers and bloggers against each other in a battle for a noble cause. Using one secret seasonal ingredient, the contestants will be paired with a RA Sushi chef to create and name their signature roll. The public will serve as the judging panel during the celebration, with each attendee receiving one token to vote on the best sushi roll. The champion’s dish will be added to RA Sushi in South Miami’s menu for 30 days, and a portion of proceeds from the sale of that item will benefit the creator’s charity of choice.
 
The panel of contestants for the first-ever “Foodies Show Heart” includes:
·         Laine Doss, lead Food & Spirits Reporter at Miami New Times and Broward/Palm Beach New Times, as well as contributor to Food Network and Cooking Channel – competing on behalf of Tri County Humane Society, a 100 percent no-kill organization saving lives of animals in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Martin counties.
·         Linda Gassenheimer, TV and radio personality at WLRN 91.3 and “Dinner In Minutes” columnist at The Miami Herald, is an award-winning author of 16 cookbooks, including The Flavors of the Florida Keys and Fast and Flavorful: Great Diabetes Meals from Market to Table – competing on behalf of Camillus House, a full-service center that has provided humanitarian services to the indigent and homeless populations of Miami-Dade County for more than 50 years.
·         Jen Karetnick, Dining Critic at MIAMI Magazine and Miami’s longest-running food critic, she has written about food and travel national publications and websites including Food Network’s City Eats, Forbes.com, Gayot.com and Southern Living – competing on behalf of Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization that provides independent, impartial assistance in more than 60 countries.
·         Lydia Martin, “Lunch with Lydia” columnist for The Miami Herald, has lunched with celebs such as Jennifer Lopez, Lil’ Kim, Penelope Cruz, Will Smith, Sting and Celia Cruz, along with a who’s who of food world personalities, from Ferran Adria and Alain Ducasse to Anthony Bourdain – competing on behalf of Pridelines Youth Services, an organization dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in a safe and diverse environment.
·         Jacquelynn Powers, Editorial Director of MiamiPopMedia.com and a longtime food writer for Ocean Drive Magazine, The Daily Beast, AOL and Urban Daddy, her interview subjects include Emeril Lagasse, Padma Lakshmi and Wolfgang Puck – competing on behalf of Mourning Family Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Alonzo and Tracy Mourning to better serve South Florida communities and its children.
·         Johnny Todd, Miami Community Director at Yelp and urban explorer seeking the best that local businesses have to offer, Todd has also bested Chicago foodies in two "Iron Cook" competitions (Citrus and Autumn) – competing on behalf of Year Up, a an organization that seeks to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their true potential.
 
The celebration continues at RA Sushi in South Miami with extended Happy Hour pricing from 7 p.m. to close, as well as beats by a local DJ.

BAC Spotlight Series Premieres with José Pacheco Silva Preview Reception 2/8/13

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BAC Spotlight Series Premieres with José Pacheco Silva Preview Reception
Friday, February 8, 2013, 7-10pm.
Bakehouse Art Complex, Wynwood Arts District
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, FL 33127
305.576.2828
www.bacfl.org

On view- February 9 – March 1, 2013

The Bakehouse Art Complex (BAC), South Florida’s premiere center for emerging and mid-career artists, presents the inaugural exhibition in an annual series, entitled BAC Spotlight, featuring BAC Resident Artist, José Pacheco Silva. Guest curators Adriana Herrera and Willy Castellanos, of the Aluna Curatorial Collective, collaborated with Pacheco Silva for the past year to develop Transformed Interceptions / Encuentros Transformados. This premiere solo exhibition will open with a preview on Friday, February 8, 2013 from 7-10pm in the Audrey Love Gallery. Also opening that evening is another solo exhibition in the Swenson Gallery featuring Bryan Hiveley entitled The Snake Revolution. Both exhibitions will be on view to the public through March 1, 2013.
 
About Transformed Interceptions / Encuentros Transformados by José Pacheco Silva:
"Behind the austerity of these photographs, there lies hidden the affective intention of retaining the image of the places where he passed by, with the knowledge that everything is condemned to a form of destruction. His references to this responds more to a personal biography than to a collective memory, but they construct a poetic of death as a constant chord of his work, inseparable from the notion that everything is out of control. This idea trespasses the same creative process in which Pacheco Silva leaves space to accident and chance. His works, fabricated through montages that mix pictures with blackened blocks of wood, and violent expressive strokes, contain gestures foreign to perfect forms, but have the capacity to make the gaze burn. In this act of preservation, one can see the "concept of salvaging" that Walter Benjamin united to the recovering of the past. Although it is submerged in nostalgia, his work contains that of an affirmation, a laugh that affectively maintains the spaces that were once inhabited, and that now belong to the construction of the artistic world of José Pacheco Silva, for whom this exhibition is an entrance." -Aluna Curatorial Collective.
 
About The Snake Revolution by Bryan Hiveley:
This solo exhibition is about the absurdity of nature and the artist’s fascination of evolution and intelligent design… It challenges these ideas by breaking the laws of nature. The artworks are based on the artist’s individual interpretations of animals and serves to question their typical archetypes and zoological imagery.
 
Exhibitions Preview:                                                                                                        
Transformed Interceptions / Encuentros Transformados by José Pacheco Silva (Audrey Love Gallery) and
The Snake Revolution by Bryan Hiveley (Swenson Gallery)      
 
$5 Admission; Free for BAC Members (and Press-please contact gshonek@bacfl.org for reservations)

Southland Mall Festive Fridays with Student Performers from the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts 2/8/13

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Southland Mall Festive Fridays with Student Performers from the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Friday, February 8, from 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Southland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33189

“Festive Fridays” are free and open to the public.

“Festive Fridays” will become a new tradition at Southland Mall: every Friday mall patrons are invited to enjoy entertaining cultural performances and activities organized by local schools and organizations. To kick off this new weekly event series, the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts will present special student performances inside Southland Mall’s Center Court.
 
The official launch of “Festive Fridays” will feature student performers from the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts. There will be a live performance by their magnet program’s orchestra and jazz band followed by a group of “Spoken Word” performers. Mall patrons will have the opportunity to learn about the multi-disciplined visual and performing arts program offered at the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts while enjoying a preview of their most prominent student performers.

“We hope this will promote an appreciation for culture and arts within our community while promoting some of our best local talent. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy these free events every Friday and start off their weekend with a pop of culture!” said Maggie Anzardo, Marketing Director for Southland Mall.

Photographs of Overtown Music Project Annual Fundraiser at Liv in the Fontainebleau Hotel on 1/26/13

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Overtown Music Project Annual Fundraiser at Liv in the Fontainebleau Hotel on Saturday, January 26, 2013.  What a wonderful time and it showcased 18-piece big band Hip Hop / Mash Up. The event celebrated the connection between Overtown and the Fontainebleau Hotel where Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie and Etta James once performed. Several musicians who played in Overtown’s numerous venues during its heyday, now in their 60s – 90s, where showcased.

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Miami International Film Festival 2013 3/1/13-3/10/13

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Miami International Film Festival (MIFF)
March 1 -10, 2013
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 East Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
MDC’s Tower Theater, 1508 Southwest 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
O Cinema, 90 Northwest 29th St, Miami, FL 33127
Regal South Beach, 1120 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.miamifilmfestival.com

Premiering at this year’s Festival will be 117 feature films and 12 short films from 41 countries, participating in competition and non-competition categories.
 
"If you’re not at the movies every day in the first 10 days of March, you’re in the wrong place," declared MIFF’s Executive Director Jaie Laplante.
 
This is the first year in MIFF’s history that the Festival will open and close with documentary features. The Opening and Closing night films are:
 
Opening Night Film and Ultimat Opening Night Party on Friday, March 1, 2013
·         The Festival will open at the Olympia Theater at Gusman Center for the Performing Arts with RADiUS-TWC’s Twenty Feet from Stardom directed by Morgan Neville.  A spectacular Gala party will follow across the street after the screening at The Historic Alfred I. Dupont Building, sponsored by Ultimat Vodka.
 
Awards Night Film with Pyrat Awards Night Party on Saturday, March 9, 2013
·         The Festival‘s annual awards night gala will culminate with Venus and Serena directed by Maiken Baird & Michelle Major. The Festival’s festivities will wrap up in a grand fashion at the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College, with a Gala party sponsored by Pyrat Rum.
 
Opening Night Films for three of MIFF’s notable competition categories will screen on Saturday, March 2, 2013
·         Knight Ibero-American Competition: Everybody Has a Plan, featuring Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen.
·         Knight Documentary Competition: world premiere of Viva Cuba Libre: Rap Is War.
·         Lexus Ibero-American Opera Prima Competition: world premiere of The Boy Who Smells Like Fish.
 
As previously announced, the Festival will honor two remarkable directors with Career Achievement Tributes: renowned Swedish writer-director Lasse Hallström (My Life as a Dog, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape) and Spanish producer, writer, and Oscar-winning director Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque, Chico & Rita). The Festival will screen the directors’ latest works including The Hypnotist (Hyponotisören) by Hallström and The Artist and the Model (El Artista y La Modelo) by Trueba. The Artist and the Model received 13 Goya nominations this year, including Best Picture and Best Director.
 
Other films to be featured in the Festival’s signature CINEDWNTWN Gala series at the Olympia Theater include highly anticipated screenings of Pablo Larrain’s Oscar-nominated NO, the Cannes-winning The Hunt, starring Mads Mikkelsen in the performance of his career thus far, and the world premiere of Eenie Meenie Miney Moe, a Miami-based feature from Jokes Yanes, the editor of MIFF 2011’s hit film Magic City Memoirs.  
 
Miami International Film Festival’s 30th edition is also thrilled to present six competition categories, 15 non-competition categories, as well as an array of special events and screenings. From up-and-coming filmmakers to industry veterans, each category will showcase the filmmakers’ incredible talent.
 
Festival Competition Categories:
 
Knight Ibero-American Competition consists of dramatic works from Latin America, Spain and Portugal, as well as Latino-themed works produced in the United States. The films are competing for $40,000 in prizes courtesy of James L. & John S. Knight Foundation, and a $5,000 Screenwriting Award from the Jordan A. Ressler Foundation. The 10 films competing in this category include:
·         Everybody Has A Plan (Todos tenemos un plan) (Spain/Argentina /Germany, directed by Ana Piterbarg)
·         Cinco De Mayo: The Battle (Mexico, directed by Rafa Lara)
·         Dust (Polvo) (Guatemala, directed by Julio Hernández Cordón)
·         Gone Fishing (Días de pesca) (Argentina, directed by Carlos Sorín)
·         A Gun in Each Hand (Una pistola en cada mano) (Spain, directed by Cesc Gay)
·         Marriage (Matrimonio) (Argentina, directed by Carlos Jaureguialzo)
·         The Moving Creatures (O Que Se Move) (Brazil, directed by Caetano Gotardo)
·         So Much Water (Tanta agua) (Uruguay/Mexico/Netherlands, directed by Ana Guevara & Leticia Jorge)
·         Thesis On A Murder (Tesis sobre un homicidio) (Spain/Argentina, directed by Hernán A. Golfrid)
·         Vinyl Days (Días de vinilo) (Argentina/Colombia, directed by Gabriel Nesci)
 
Knight Documentary Competition consists of engaging and thought-provoking feature-length documentaries created by international filmmakers that examine social issues, diverse cultures, icons and inspiring people. The films are competing for $10,000 courtesy of the Knight Foundation. The 10 films competing in this category include:
·         Viva Cuba Libre: Rap Is War (USA, directed by Jesse Acevedo)
·         Blackfish (USA, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite)
·         The Crash Reel (USA, directed by Lucy Walker)
·         Cubamerican (USA, directed by Jose Enrique Pardo
·         Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story (USA, directed by Brad Bernstein)
·         Gideon’s Army (USA, directed by Dawn Porter)
·         Sagrada: The Mystery of Creation (Sagrada: El misteri de la creació) (Switzerland, directed by Stefan Haupt)
·         Valentine Road (USA, directed by Marta Cummingham)
·         Which Way Is the Front Line From Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington (USA, directed by Sebastian Junger)
·         Who Is Dayani Cristal? (United Kingdom/Mexico, directed by Marc Silver)

Lexus Ibero-American Opera Prima Competition consists of first-time feature filmmakers from Spain, Portugal and Latin America that are competing for a $5,000 cash prize presented by Lexus. Films competing in this category include:
·         The Boy Who Smells Like Fish (Mexico/Canada, directed by Analeine Cal y Mayor)
·         Edificio Royal (Colombia/Venezuela/Germany, directed by Iván Wild)
·         Good Luck, Sweetheart (Boa Sorte, Meu Amor) (Brazil, directed by Daniel Aragão)
·         Miguel, San Miguel (Chile, directed by Matías Cruz)
·         Molasses (Melaza) (Cuba/France/Panama, directed by Carlos Días Lechuga)
·         No Autumn, No Spring (Sin otoño, sin primavera) (Ecuador/Colombia/France, directed by Iván Mora)
·         Solo (Uruguay/Argentina/Netherlands/France, directed by Guillermo Rocamora)
·         The Swimming Pool (La piscina) (Cuba/Venezuela directed by Carlos Machado Quintela)
·         Villegas (Argentina/Netherlands/France, directed by Gonzalo Tobal)
 
University of Miami Shorts Competition will present the latest in short films from around the globe. The jury selected winner will a receive $2,500 cash prize. Films competing in this category include:
·         9 Meter (Denmark, directed by Anders Walter)
·         Anna and Jerome (Anna et Jérôme) (France, directed by Mélanie Delloye)
·         Ebb & Flow (A Onda Traz, O Vento Leva) (Brazil/Spain, directed by Gabriel Mascaro)
·         Edmond Was A Donkey (Edmond Était Un Âne) (Canada/France, directed by Franck Dion)
·         Eleven: Twelve (USA/Portugal, directed by JC Barros)
·         Lost Country (USA, directed by Heather Burky)
·         Of Other Carnivals (De Outros Carnavais) (Brazil, directed by Paulo Miranda)
·         Palmipedarium (France, directed by Jérémy Clapin)
·         Skunk (Rotkop) (Belgium, directed by Jan Roosens & Raf Roosens)
 
Festival Non-Competition Categories:
CINEDWNTWN GALAS
·         Amor Cronico (USA/Cuba, directed by Jorge Perrugorría)
·         The Artist and the Model (Spain, directed by Fernando Trueba)
·         The Boy Who Smells Like Fish (Canada/ Mexico, directed by Analeine Cal y Mayor)
·         Dark Blood (Netherlands, directed by George Sluizer)
·         Eenie Meenie Miney Moe (USA, directed by Jokes Yanes)
·         The Hunt (Jagten) (Denmark, directed by Thomas Vinterberg)
·         The Hypnotist (Sweden, directed by Lasse Hallström)
·         NO (Chile/USA, directed by Pablo Larraín) *2013 Oscar Nominated for Best Foreign Film
·         RADiUS-TWC’s Twenty Feet from Stardom (USA, directed by Morgan Neville)
·         Venus and Serena (USA, directed by Maiken Baird and Michelle Major)

Cinema 360° presented by VIENDOMOVIES is one of the Festival’s most extensive categories this year with an array of films from around the world.
·         7 Boxes (7 Cajas) (Paraguay, directed by Juan Carlos Maneglia & Tana Schémbori)
·         A Perfect Plan (Un Plan Parfait) (France, directed by Pascal Chaumeil)
·         After Lucia (Después de Lucia) (Mexico, directed by Michel Franco)
·         Capadocia 3 (Mexico/USA, directed by Pedro Pablo Ibarra, Javier Patrón, Moises Urquidi & Carlos Carrera)
·         Comrade Kim Goes Flying (Belgium/United Kingdom/D.P.R of Korea, directed by Anja Daelemans, Nicholas Bonner, & Kim Gwang-hun)
·         Day of The Flowers (United Kingdom, directed by John Roberts)
·         Dead Europe (Australia/United Kingdom, directed by Tony Krawitz)
·         The Deep (Djúpid) (Iceland/Norway, directed by Baltasar Kormákur)
·         Dormant Beauty (Bella Addormentata) (Italy/France directed by Marco Bellocchio)
·         The End (Fin) (Spain, directed by Jorge Torregrossa )
·         Everyday (United Kingdom, directed by Michael Winterbottom)
·         Fill The Void (Lemale Et Ha’Halal) (Israel, directed by Rama Burshtein)
·         The German Friend (El amigo alemán) (Germany/ Argentina, directed by Jeanine Meerapfel)
·         Ghost Graduation (Promoción fantasm) (Spain, directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera)
·         Hand in Hand (France, directed by Valérie Donzelli)
·         Hannah Arendt (Germany/Luxembourg/France, directed by Margareta von Trotta)
·         It Was the Son (E’Stato Mio Figlio) (Italy, directed by Daniele Cipri)
·         Measuring the World (Die Vermessung Der Welt) (Germany, directed by Detlev Buck)
·         Mental (USA/Australia, directed by P.J. Hogan)
·         Nairobi Half Life (Kenya/Germany, directed by Tosh Gitonga)
·         Oh Boy (Germany, directed by Jan Ole Gerster)
·         Paradise: Love (Paradies: Liebe) (Austria/Germany/France, directed by Ulrich Seidl)
·         The Patience Stone (Syngu’e Sabour) (Afghanistan, directed by Atiq Rahimi)
·         Reality (Italy/France, directed by Matteo Garrone)
·         Still Mine (Canada, directed by Michael McGowan)
·         The Trip 2 (El paseo 2) (Colombia, directed by Harold Trompetero)
·         White Elephant (Elefante blanco) (Argentina/Spain, directed by Pablo Trapero)

Spotlight on China
·         Beijing Flickers (You-Zhong)  (China, directed by Zhang Yuan)
·         Full Circle (Fei Yue Lao Ren Yan) (China, directed by Zhang Yang)
·         Romancing in Thin Air (Gao Hai Bazhi Lian II) (China/Hong Kong, directed by Johnnie To)

See Voir Veo CANADA
·         Camion (Canada, directed by Rafaël Ouellet)
·         L’Affaire Dumont (Canada, directed by Daniel Grou)
·         Laurence Anyways (Canada/France, directed by Xavier Dolan)

4 Directors to Watch
·         A World Not Ours (United Kingdom/Lebanon/Denmark, directed by Mahdi Fleifel)
·         Blondie (Sweden, directed by Jesper Ganslandt)
·         The Future (Il Futuro) (Chile/Italy/Germany/ Spain, directed by Alicia Scherson)
·         Three Kids (Twa Timoun) (Belgium/Haiti, directed by Jonas D’Adesky)

Doc-You-Up
·         Amazon Gold (USA, directed by Reuben Aaronson)
·         Bay of all Saints (Da Maré) (USA/Brazil, directed by Annie Eastman)
·         Casting By (USA, directed by Tom Donahue)
·         Liv & Ingmar (Czech Republic/India/Norway, directed by Dheeraj Akolkar)
·         No Place on Earth (USA, United Kingdom, Germany, directed by Janet Tobias)
·         Ping Pong (United Kingdom, directed by Hugh Hartford)

Florida Focus presented by FPL
·         Calloused Hands (USA, directed by Jesse Quiñones)
·         Pincus (USA, directed by David Fenster)
·         Red Wine (Vino Tinto) (USA, directed by Carlos Gutierrez)
·         Tony Tango (USA, directed by Manola Celí)

Lee Brian Schrager’s Culinary Cinema
·         Meat Hooked (USA, directed by Suzanne Wasserman)
·         Oma & Bella (Germany/USA, directed by Alexa Karolinski)
·         Why Did You Leave? (Por Que Vocȇ Partiu?) (Brazil, directed by Eric Belhassem)

Family Day
·         Magic Camp (USA, directed by Judd Ehrlich)
·         The Croods (USA, directed by Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders)

REEL Music
·         Someone Else’s Bed (USA, directed by Maggy Torres-Rodriguez)
·         Turning (Denmark/USA, directed by Charles Atlas)

America the Beautiful
·         At Any Price (USA, directed by Ramin Bahrani)
·         The Discoverers (USA, directed by Justin Schwarz)
·         The Go Doc Project (USA, directed by Cory James Krueckeberg)
·         The Hot Flashes (USA, directed by Susan Seidelman)

Visions
·         Bob Wilson’s Life and Death of Marina Abramovic (United Kingdom/Spain, directed by Giada Colagrande)
·         The Fifth Season (La Cinquieme Saison) (Belgium/Netherlands/France, directed by Peter Brosens & Jessica Woodworth)
·         Leviathan (France/United Kingdom/USA, directed by Lucien Castain-Taylor & Vérena Paravel)
·         Multiple Visions, The Crazy Machine (Miradas múltiples, la máquina loca) (Mexico/France/Spain, directed by Emilio Maille)
·         Post Tenebras Lux (Mexico/France/Netherlands/Germany, directed by Carlos Reygadas)
·         Rio 2096:A Story of Love and Fury (Uma História de Amor E Fúria) (Brazil, directed by Luiz Bolognesi)
·         Sadourni’s Butterflies (Las mariposas ee Sadourni) (Argentina, directed by Darío Nardi)

From The Vault
·         Au Hasard Balthazar (France/Sweden, directed by Robert Bresson)
·         The Super (El Super) (USA, directed by Leon Ichaso & Orlando Jiménez-Leal)
·         The Yellow Ticket (USA, directed by Victor Janson & Eugen Illés)
·         Zoo (USA, directed by Frederick Wiseman)

Mayhem
·         Animals (Spain, directed by Marçal Forés)
·         Errors of the Human Body (Germany/USA, directed by Eron Sheean)
·         Halley (Mexico, directed by Sebastian Houfmann)
·         Pietá (D.P.R of Korea, directed by Kim Ki-duk)
·         The Midnight Game (USA, directed by Alejandro Calvo)
·         Sanitarium (USA, directed by Bryan Ramirez, Bryan Ortiz & Kerry Valderrama)
·         Would You Rather (USA, directed by David Guy Levy)

Spotlight on FilmMovement: The Festival will be celebrating FilmMovement’s 10th anniversary and honoring their commitment to cinema outside of commercial commitments with three films.
·         Broken (United Kingdom, directed by Rufus Norris)
·         The Deflowering of Eva Van End (De Ontmaagding Van Eva Van End) (Netherlands, directed by Michiel ten Horn)
·         La Sirga (Colombia, directed by William Vega)

Other Notables Highlights During the Festival week:
·         The Festival will host a series of Masterclass Seminars at the Miami Beach Cinematheque, The Standard Spa, and Miami Light Project. The classes include:
 
o   Analyze This: A Critics Power in Today’s Film Culture (March 2, at 3 p.m.)
o   You’re Invited? Now What? (March 3, at 2:30 p.m.)
o   International Symposium on the Chinese Film Industry & Chinese Films  for Mandarin Education (March 7 – March 9, 2013)
o   Do A Shot Miami! #1 Presented by Kodak & Pro8mm (March 9, at 10 a.m.)
o   Conversation with Cristián Jiménez, Director of Bonsái (March 9, at 11 a.m.)
o   Producing in Florida and Beyond (March 9, at 12:30PM)
o   Cocaine Cowboys: The Series (March 9, at 3 p.m.)
o   Do A Shot Miami! #2 Presented by Kodak & Pro8mm (March 10, at 10 a.m.)
 
·         Brady Corbet will host an evening at Nikki Beach, and present a screening of Robert Bresson’s Au Hasard Balthazar on Friday, March 8 at 7:15 p.m. Corbet willdiscuss this acclaimed 1966 masterpiece from one of cinemas most revered filmmakers and discuss its significance.
 
·         The coveted Lexus Audience Award is presented to the film receiving the most votes from audience members. Prior to viewing eligible films, ballads are dispersed to audience members in order to cast their vote for their favorite film.  Last year’s winner of the Lexus Audience Award was Juan of the Dead directed by Alejandro Brugués.
 
·         CinemaSlam is a component of the Festival’s Florida Focus program. The competition, aims to discover, showcase, and celebrate the work of undergraduate and graduate students in Miami’s film schools. College age film students from Florida International University, Miami-Dade College, Miami International University, New World School of the Arts (University of Florida), St. Thomas University, and the University of Miami compete for the right to be named CinemaSlam Champion 2013. The public is invited to judge and vote for their favorite online short between the dates January 4 – 24, 2013. The remaining 50% of the vote is determined by a select group of faculty judges from each participating school. The winning 2-3 films from each school will be judged by MIFF’s esteemed CinemaSlam Jury to determine the overall grand prize winning short CinemaSlam Champion 2013 and Category Awards for (1) Best Comedy (2) Best Drama (3) Best Experimental, Documentary or Animation (4) Best Technical Achievement, (5) Best Actor (6) Best Actress and (7) Best Director.
 
·         Osklen’s Best Dressed at MIFF 2013 Contest: MIFF attendees will have a chance to enter this opening night contest with a chance to win a gift certificate from the upscale boutique, Osklen. To enter, guests just simply need to attend MIFF’s Opening Night Gala Party in their most stylish threads. Three of Miami’s fashion gurus will be scouting the scene for the best male and female outfits. Participants are encouraged to share their look with Instagram and Twitter using #miamiFF.

Notable Programs and Countdown Retrospective Film Prior to the Festival week:
·         Bruce Weber’s Let’s Get Lost screening and Q&A: This Oscar-nominated documentary about jazz trumpeter-singer Chet Baker intercuts footage from the 1950s, when he was part of West Coast Cool, and from his later years. The film takes viewers on a journey through Baker’s life from his young beautiful faced years to his old and detached life with his face a ruin. A series of interviews with his children, ex-wife, friends, associates and lovers add to the rich texture of this fascinating film. Renowned photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber is scheduled to attend for intro and Q&A on Friday, February 1, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
 
·         Miami Future Cinema Critics (MFCC) is a new program in celebration of MIFF’s 30th anniversary. The aim of the program is to provide Miami-based film aficionados with a fascinating opportunity to discover new cinema – outside of the roughly 600 films that are commercially released in the U.S. annually, and learn new ways to develop their voice and attract new audiences for their own critical work. Through an application process, a group of 7 Miami writers (between the ages 21 to 30 ) will blog (written, audio or video) about films from a select playlist of 8-10 titles, curated by MIFF’s 2013 programming team. In addition to blogging, the MFCC will designate one film in their playlist as an overall “best film,” based on the Critics’ own criterion of artistic merit. Miami Future Cinema Critics Best Film of 2013 Award will be announced and presented as part of MIFF’s official Awards Night program on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center of the Performing Arts.
 
·         Miami Encuentros will for the first time in the program’s history award a cash prize of $10,000 to one winning project as selected by a jury of industry professionals. The prize is sponsored by EGEDA, the Audiovisual Producers’ Rights Management Association from Spain. In addition, Madrid/Barcelona-based International Sales Agency 6 Sales will offer a 2-year representation contract to a winning project, with the ultimate goal of securing worldwide distribution. The objective of the competition category is to help facilitate and support the completion of Latin American and U.S. Hispanic feature film projects in post-production, and propelling them towards their debuts on the international stage.

Beach Clean-Up 2/3/13

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Beach Clean-Up
Sunday, February 3, 2013, 10am
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
www.thepalmshotel.com

10:00 a.m. – Registration & Tee-shirt distribution next to the towel stand
10:00 a.m. – Adopt-A-Beach Clean-up between 29th & 32nd Street
Noon – Agua Fresca by the registration area for volunteers

Join your community on Sunday, February 3, for the first beach clean-up event of 2013 at The Palms Hotel & Spa. In partnership with The City of Miami Beach and ECOMB, The Palms has adopted the stretch of beach between 29th and 32nd Street. The Adopt-A-Beach program is not just about litter.  It’s about the need for clean oceans, shorelines, and waterways.  It is about residents working together to create permanent solutions to shoreline and marine debris.
 
Once you’ve done something good for the earth, follow up with an amazing brunch at Essensia Restaurant featuring a carefully crafted a la carte menu with unique highlights such as Oven Baked Crab Frittata, Eggs Benedict Trio and All Natural Steak and Eggs. Brunch lovers can also sip on a variety of made-to-order smoothies, natural brunch cocktails, made with premium, organic and artisanal spirits and bubbly at special brunch prices. Sunday Brunch takes place every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For reservations please call 305.908.5458 or email essensia@thepalmshotel.com  Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

The 8th Annual South Beach Comedy Festival 4/17/13-4/20/13

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The 8th Annual South Beach Comedy Festival
April 17 – 20, 2013
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southebeachcomedyfestivalSouth Beach Comedy Festival returns to Miami Beach Wednesday, April 17th to Sunday, April 21st, for another stellar comedy showcase featuring some of the world’s most favorite entertainers. Now in its eighth year, the South Beach Comedy Festival continues to grow and remains one of the premiere comedy festivals for top comedic talent and fans across the country. This year’s event features Bill Burr, Jamel Debouzze, Pete Holmes, Jim Jefferies, Seth Meyers, Tracy Morgan, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman and much, much more. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 1st at 10AM through www.southbeachcomedyfestival.com, www.livenation.com, the Fillmore Box Office, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone: 1-800-745-3000.

Comedy Central and Live Nation also welcome back sponsors Taco Bell, The Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, and The Miami Herald all for their 8th year as well as Deco Drive and new sponsor Freecreditscore.com.

Once again the Festival will utilize multiple locations to highlight its exciting variety of talent. Acts will perform at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre, 1700 Washington Avenue; Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road; and the unique BACKSTAGE at the Fillmore. The Lincoln Road Stage at Euclid Avenue will also serve as the home to the Festival’s outdoor, nightly, free comedy stage every evening from Thursday through Saturday at 9PM.

The Festival begins on Wednesday, April 17th, 8PM with Bill Burr at the Fillmore Miami Beach. Bill Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation achieving success in TV and film as well as the live stage. Selling out theaters internationally, Burr is a regular with Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon. His Monday Morning Podcast is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts on iTunes. Tickets are $45.50 and $35.50.

Seth Meyers performs Thursday, April 18th, 8PM at the Fillmore Miami Beach. As the head writer and sole “Weekend Update” anchor on Saturday Night Live for the past 6 years, Meyers charms audiences as he lampoons top news stories and entertains fan favorite guests. Meyers won the Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for host Justin Timberlake’s musical monologue. He was nominated in same category in 2012 for host Jason Segel’s monologue song. Meyers has also garnered five additional Emmy nominations for his work as a writer on SNL and the 2011 special “The Real Women of SNL.” Tickets are $37.50.

Appearing Thursday, April 18th, 8PM at the Colony Theater is Anjelah Johnson. Johnson became an internet sensation with her viral video “Nail Salon” which led to many stand up and performance opportunities. That same year she joined the cast of MADtv as a series regular, which spawned another internet sensation “Bon Qui Qui.” This original character, a disgruntled fast food employee with no filter, has been enjoyed, viewed and replicated by over fifty-five million people worldwide. In June 2009 Anjelah recorded a one-hour special for Comedy Central and Warner Brothers Records. A second special is set to be released from her hometown of San Jose, CA this year. Tickets are $35.00.
Tracy Morgan takes center stage at the Fillmore on Friday, April 19th, 8PM. As a stand-up comic who has headlined across the country, Morgan was first introduced to television audiences in his role as “Hustleman” on the hit comedy series “Martin.” He went on to join “Saturday Night Live” in 1996 where he appeared for seven seasons and created such memorable characters as “Astronaut Jones” and “Brian Fellows.” After leaving SNL, Morgan went on to star in his own comedy series “The Tracy Morgan Show”. He has just finished up his most memorable role as the hilarious and mercurial Tracy Jordan on the award-winning NBC comedy series “30 Rock” co-starring with Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. Tickets are $45.50 and $35.50.

Appearing Friday April 19th, 8PM at the Colony Theatre is Amy Schumer who is returning from her sold-out show at last year’s Festival. Schumer was recently featured as one of Variety’s “Top Ten Comics to Watch” and her hit one-hour special, titled “Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff,” aired on Comedy Central and was one of the highest-rated and most-watched stand-up specials in 2012 with over 1.6 million total viewers watching the premiere. In 2011, she released her first album “Cutting” on Comedy Central Records. Her new series “Inside Amy Schumer,” premieres Tuesday, April 30 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central and features Schumer’s provocative and hilariously wicked mind as she explores topics revolving around sex, relationships, and the general clusterf*ck that is life through a series of scripted vignettes, stand-up comedy and man-on-the street interviews. Tickets are $35.00.

Sarah Silverman performs Saturday, April 20th, 8PM at the Fillmore Miami Beach. Emmy winner Sarah Silverman, dubbed by Rolling Stone “the most outrageously funny woman alive,” is as versatile of a performer as they come. Her repertoire includes everything from film and television, stand-up comedy, to iconic online videos, and she added author to this list when she released her first book the New York Times Bestseller, The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee. Silverman was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in the Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series category for her portrayal of a fictionalized version of herself in her Comedy Central series “The Sarah Silverman Program.” This marked Comedy Central’s first ever Emmy nomination in a scripted acting category. Silverman voices a character in the Oscar nominated Disney animated film Wreck it Ralph and was recently seen starring opposite Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen in the dramedy Take This Waltz. Tickets are $59.50, $45.00 and $35.00.

Late night, 10:30PM, on Saturday, April 20th Jim Jefferies takes over the Fillmore stage. One of the most sought after comedians, Jefferies returned this past summer to sold-out performances at Montreal’s Just For Laughs and Edinburgh’s Fringe Comedy Festival. In keeping with his reputation for being brutally honest, Jefferies cleverly subverts our expectation as he takes on topics such as fatherhood, love and education as well as his favourites: religion, porn and politics. He was seen in his Showtime one-hour comedy special Alcoholocaust and his debut Jim Jefferies: I Swear To God on HBO. His bold and painfully honest commentary captivated all who tuned in. Tickets are $35.50.

Finally on Sunday, April 21st, 7PM Jamel Debouzze takes the Fillmore stage for his first live performance in the

US, and the entire show will be in French. As a youth he participated in several improv contests such as the World Amateur Improvisation Championship in Quebec. In 1997, at only 17 years old, he got his first role in the cinema. This marked the beginning of a long series of movies such as Amélie, a film by Jean Pierre Jeunet, and Asterix & Obelix Meet Cleopatra, for which he was nominated for a César Award for best actor in a supporting role. Jamel continued to perform live on tour but also in the most beautiful Parisians venues such as the mythic Olympia. In July 2006, Debouzze created “Jamel’s Comedy Club”, a TV show taped in his theater that highlights new talent. In 2011 Jamel made his big return to the stage with a whole new show called “All About Jamel”. As the title says, he unveiled everything about himself, broaching events from his life with the humor and expressiveness that characterize him. Tickets are $75.50, $55.50 and $35.50.

There will also be exciting performances at the intimate BACKSTAGE at the Fillmore venue which brings attendees up close and personal with the performers.

First on Wednesday, April 17th the popular Mad Cat Theater Company presents two performances at 7 and 9:30PM. This time Mad Cat company member, Jessica Farr has written a new play “Charming Acts of Misery” that follows the ups and downs of fashion muse Isabella Blow (1958-2007) known to most for her brazen individual style and for discovering Alexander McQueen. Spanning several decades, this whirligig ride into Isabella’s life traverses both the fashion scene and the underpinnings of its central character’s psyche. We follow “Issi” through the jungles of Sri Lanka, New York City and London until the lines between her public and private life become intensely blurred. Get ready South Beach and put a hat on it! Directed by Paul Tei. This is a fundraiser for the Company and tickets are $45.00 (VIP) and $25.00 in advance. On the day of the show tickets are $30.00 and $50.00 (VIP) available at the box office only.

Then on Friday, April 19th, 8PM, Joey “Coco” Diaz takes the stage. Sometimes it takes a huge movie role or a part in a popular television series to put a stand-up comedian on the radar; with Diaz it was a #1 comedy album on iTunes and Billboard. Diaz has appeared in numerous films and television shows but his storytelling on the extremely popular podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience” really showcased one of the funniest comedians working today. Diaz’ R-rated outlook on life will get you howling in your seats but that’s what a good comedian is supposed to do. What makes him special is his ability to tell a story so that regardless of the subject matter, you’re still laughing. Whether it’s lighting a hooker’s wig on fire, or attacking a nun in the 5th grade, you’ll be cheering for him. Tickets are $20.00.

Pete Holmes performs on Saturday, April 20th, 8PM. Pete Holmes is a nationally touring standup comedian, actor, improviser, writer and cartoonist and now TBS has just announced that Holmes will have his own late night show at midnight following Conan. As a standup, Holmes also has a one hour Comedy Central Special, Nice Try, the Devil which will air in 2013. His 2011 CD Impregnated with Wonder made several “Top Comedy Recordings” lists. He’s appeared on his own half-hour “Comedy Central Presents” and on “Premium Blend.” He was also featured on VH1’s “Best Week Ever.” Pete has written for and voices multiple characters on Comedy Central’s “Ugly Americans” and is the voice and writer of the popular “E*Trade Baby” commercials. Tickets are $20.00.

And don’t forget to catch the free Outdoor Comedy Stage on Lincoln Road at Euclid Avenue, nightly from Thursday through Saturday at 9PM. Always a highlight of the Festival, this year you can catch rising stars Michael Che, Chris Distefano, Sean Donnelly, Sarah Tiana and Brooks Wheelan.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Driven Music Conference 5/16/13-5/19/13

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Driven Music Conference
May 16 – 19, 2013
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six
2301 SE 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.drivenflorida.com

Driven Music Conference arrives in Fort Lauderdale at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six and Revolution Live continuing to successively connect artists with the most accomplished professionals in the music business world. Artists of all genres will be in the position for a chance to advance their careers at panel discussions led by Van’s Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman, Ron Burman (signed Nickelback), Atlantic Records Radio Promotion Manager Johnny Coscia, Mayday Parade Manager Josh Terry, Warner / Chappell Music A&R Marc Wilson, Mayday Parade Manager Josh Terry, Reverbnation Co-Founder Lou Plaia, top producers, top agents and more.

Panel discussions will be held at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 by day while industry pros and music fans will enjoy the best of showcasing emerging artists by night at Revolution Live.

Driven Entertainment Group is proud to present the Driven Music Conference in its 3rd year in South Florida.  A direct-connect to music industry professionals, the Driven Music Conference includes discussions, Q&A and meet & greets in a “talk show style” format with those that are in the position to offer the chance at music career advancement.

Featuring top major record label and independent record label executives, a major tour producer, managers, songwriters, music producers, music marketing professionals and more, so many have the opportunity to benefit from attending the Driven Music Conference. The event is a fit for anyone interested in music. It’s for artists seeking the chance for advancement and the chance to showcase for music industry professionals, fans of live music, those studying music, anyone interested in the business side of music and those already active in the field looking to make new contacts. The Driven Music Conference has become a magnet for talent as thousands of artists from all over the U.S., as well as outside the U.S., have submitted their music for a chance to be selected as a Driven Music Conference Showcase Performer.

For music fans, the Driven Music Conference offers a chance to learn from, and network with, those advanced and active on the inside of the business, as well as to enjoy live performances from the best in emerging artists.

Creative Writing Open House and Spring Writing Workshops at Miami Dade College 2/11/13-4/15/13

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Creative Writing Open House and Spring Writing Workshops @ Miami Dade College
Sunday, 02/11/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
The Center At Miami Dade College
401 N.E. Second Avenue, Suite 4102 (Building 4, 1st Floor),
Miami, Florida 33132
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New Creative Writing Classes at The Center@ Miami Dade College!

Do you have a drawer of old story drafts you want to revise? Ever think about turning your life story into a memoir? Has movie writing always intrigued you? Creative writing workshops and classes start this spring in Downtown Miami and Coral Gables!

Come Downtown and learn from the best with these spring workshops: Social Media for Writers with Will Plasencia, Advanced Fiction with David Beaty, The Writer’s Journey: How the Movies Can Make Us Better Writers with Nicholas Garnett and Writing Memoir with Kathie Klarrich.

For those who prefer a weekend schedule, Books & Books in Coral Gables will host even more classes: Creative Writing for Teens with Gaby Triana, Storytelling Magic: Tools for Beginning Fiction Writers with Fabiola Santiago and The New Crime Wave: Using Mystery and Suspense in Short Stories with Lynne Barrett.

See below for a complete schedule with links to course descriptions.

For Registration and more information, click here

Open House: Creative Writing @ The Center

Monday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m.
MDC Wolfson Campus, Room 2106, 300 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami.

Mingle with fellow writers and learn about The Center’s creative writing offerings prior to a craft talk with visiting author Amina Gautier, winner of the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction for her short story collection At-Risk.

Spring 2013 Course Offerings

The Center’s non-Credit creative writing courses are offered throughout the year, giving aspiring writers the opportunity to receive critique and encouragement from published authors with extensive teaching experience.

Tuesdays: February 12 – March 5
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Registration $90
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Social Media for Writers with Communications Consultant Jami Reyes

Thursdays: February 21 – April 11
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Registration $170
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Telling Your Story Part 2 (Advanced Fiction) with David Beaty

Wednesdays: February 13 – May 1
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Registration $270
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
The Writer’s Journey: How the Movies Can Make Us Better Writers with Nicholas Garnett

Mondays: February 25 – April 15
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Registration $170
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Writing Memoir with Kathie Klarreich

Courses offered at Coral Gables outreach locations:
Saturdays: February 16 to March 23

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Registration $170
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables
Creative Writing for Teens with Gaby Triana

Saturday: February 23
1 – 4 p.m. | Registration $40
Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables
The New Crime Wave: Using Mystery & Suspense in Short Stories with Lynne Barrett

Saturdays: March 2 and 9
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Registration $80
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables
Storytelling Magic: Tools for Beginning Fiction Writers with Fabiola Santiago

Save the date! Spring 2013 Miami Writers Institute
Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11
Workshops with authors Mat Johnson, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Rosecrans Baldwin and more to be announced. Information and registration open February 2013.

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

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

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

DJ’s:Mike Russ + Chris Valencia

Alongside:
Rob Vanz
Austin Frank
Santi E

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photographs of Goya Taste of the Festival at Mondrian South Beach on 1/31/13

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Goya Taste of the Festival at Mondrian South Beach on Thursday, January 31, 2013.   This event by Goya executive Chef Fernando Desa and other celebrity partner chefs  in celebration of the  2013 Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

Goya is proud to be the official Latin/Hispanic Foods Sponsor of the 2013 Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival which runs February 21-24, 2013.

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Love Yourself First Valentines Cooking and Cocktail Class 2/14/13

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Love Yourself First Valentines Cooking & Cocktail Class
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
DSC_0466-Version-2The Village Stand
216 NE 98th St.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Second Annual “Love Yourself First” Cooking & Cocktail Class

Nifty Gourmet Shop THE VILLAGE STAND pairs up with Sassy LA DIVA CUCINA for a Divine Evening of Self Gratification (we might even make some food)

LOVE YOURSELF FIRST is an interactive cooking and cocktail class open to singles and couples and will be a night of sensual and succulent seafood and sparkling (wine of course!) We’ll prepare and eat three appetizers and cocktails to make sure every attendee is completely satisfied.  The night will end with decadent truffles from award winning Sucre Chocolates.

Some of the tantalizing tastes on the table:

-Oysters a La Carl: Freshly shucked oysters with a creamy custard, garlic, prosciutto and other toppings grilled to a bubbly bite!
-Champagne mojitos
-Seared diver scallops topped with a rich, macadamia lemon pesto and nestled on a bed of tomato garlic coulis
-Pomegranate mint martini
-Prosciutto wrapped prawns sauteed with a sambuca orange rosemary sauce, divinely decadent
and more…..

Downtown Miami Flagler Fest 2/2/13

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Downtown Miami Flagler Fest
Saturday, February 2, 10am-3pm
flaglerfest2/2/Flagler Street
Downtown Miami, FL

Free and open to the public

Fun-filled, family-friendly day in Downtown Miami.

Antique, vintage and hot rod car show by the Antique Auto club of America South Florida Region

Historic walking tour with Dr. Paul George

Children’s corner with face painting, petting zoo and bounce house

Doggie corner with free dog snacks

Enrique (Henry) D’ Eighth’s Birthday at Bella Beach In The Trump International Pool Party In Sunny Isles 2/2/13

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Enrique (Henry) D’ Eighth’s Birthday at Bella Beach In The Trump International Pool Party In Sunny Isles!
Saturday, February 2, 2013, 11:00am
Bella Beach
18001 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles, Florida 33160

Guys come enjoy of the sun and fun while celebrating my 28th! Its a dual celebration because we are also celebrating my admission to Medical School. Come over and have a BLAST! Also, if you feel like I feel about inner city youth and Pediatric Medicine we will be collecting checks for The Irie Foundation and St. Judes. The kids need it the most and have always touched my heart. Lets give a kid an opportunity to live and shine! I know I certainly had it. For RSVP Call Bella Beach or call 7865531705. Bring the bathing suit! www.bellabeachclub.com. Hosted by Tommy Puccio.

IRREVERSIBLE After Party and Exhibition Vernissage with Life Is Art – Irreversible – Brisky Gallery 2/16/13

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Life Is Art – Irreversible – Brisky Gallery
Present
IRREVERSIBLE After Party & Exhibition Vernissage

Saturday, February 16, 6:00pm until 11:00pm
afterpartyflyerBrisky Gallery Miami
130 Northwest 24th Street
Miami, Florida 33137

A very special art party organized in partnership with IRREVERSIBLE, Life Is Art and Brisky Gallery.

A celebration of the beginning of a new collaboration supporting the arts in South Florida.

Tickets $25.
Purchase Tickets in Advance.
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* Complimentary Sponsored Bar
* DJ and Acoustic set by Afrobeta
* Art Installation
* Door prizes and freebies
* Artistic socializing
Thanks to Sex Drive Energy Drink and Erin Mia for a BIG surprise door prize!

Curated Exhibition at Brisky Gallery Miami using cardboard as the main component WHAT WOULD YOU CREATE?
CALL FOR ARTISTS

Overcoming the gap between art and life through site specific projects our goal is to provide a platform, where artists, architects, designers, and writers can come together in collaborative space. Creativity and experiential contact are declared human priorities, ‘the qualitative human being’ is defined as a social individual with a strong need for group relations and the necessity to work collaboratively as an alternative to a consumer based society.

In the context of the era’s desire for revolutionary upheaval, IRREVERSIBLE Project becoming a platform, a laboratory, experimenting with participatory works revolving around all mediums. The overall goal is to achieve an engagement with the individual and their relationship with the world. Noor Blazekovic

“90 Minutes” Of Zumba And Zumba Tonning Master Class At Doral 2/2/13

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90 Minutes Of Zumba And Zumba Toning Master Class At Doral, Florida
Sunday, 02/02/2013, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Zumba-Toning-Doral-Miamifit by haydee fitness & arts studio
1790 nw 108 ave suite 103,
miami, Florida 33172
Webpage Link

“90 minutes” of Zumba and Zumba toning master class at Doral, Florida
Haydee’s (favorite specialty) and also the one of the many people who attend her classes. Haydee has been featured in univision , telemundo networks and more with her fitness road to health roles.are you ready to accept the challenge? .Melissa and Haydee will “show and lead you on how to do it at this tremendous 90 minutes Fitness Zumba Party master class. Sponsors will be at hand with product tastings and demostrations

Ready for Love Bootcamp The Intensive 2/17/13

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Ready for Love Bootcamp The Intensive
Sunday, 02/17/2013, 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
True-logoThe Center of Grace
132 NE 1st Avenue,
Hollywood, Florida 33021
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Ready for Love Bootcamp was designed by Love Coaches’, husband + wife team, Chana and Michael Rosenfeld and is guaranteed to take your love life to a whole new level. Chana and Michael will share their proven system that has helped numerous clients experience the joy of loving. If you are ready for new beginnings and eager to create an exciting and fulfilling love life this insightful and heart opening experience is for you. This one day intensive will transform your love life by helping you to:
Get crystal clear on what you want, Discover what makes you a great catch, Break the cycle failed relationships, Master the do’s and don’ts in dating and relating,Connect with a partner who is on the same page as you, Create and sustain a healthy relationship and Meet other like-minded singles.
For more information visit www.trueloveacademy.org

Oxenberg presents Meet the Artist Luncheon, Cesar Santos 2/9/13

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Oxenberg presents Meet the Artist Luncheon, Cesar Santos
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Cesar-Santos-Evite-ImageOxenberg Fine Art
50 NE 29 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Oxenberg Fine Art cordially invites you to this special program hosted by Cesar Santos, who will share his professional trajectory, art and experiences that have influenced the paintings and monumental studies featured in the “Artist’s Accomplice” exhibition.

Cesar Santos
“The Artist’s Accomplice”
Paintings and Monumental Studies

Cesar Santos (Cuban-American, b. 1982) has worldly art education, with works viewed around the globe- from the Annigoni Museum in Italy and the Beijing Museum in China, to Chelsea, New York. Reflecting both the classical and modern, Santos’ influences include the Renaissance, masters of the nineteenth century and Modernism. With superb technique, he infuses a harmony between the natural and the conceptual to create works that are provocative and dramatic.

In this premiere solo exhibition, Santos focuses on the influence of his studies in Florence, Italy under an apprentice of Pietro Annigoni (b. 1910-1988) who was active in the innovative “Modern Painters of Reality” movement. In addition to Santos’ noteworthy paintings and respective studies and sketches, a mannequin is also on view, representative of the mannequin in Annigoni’s works which signified the human condition in the modern age; Santos rescues Annigoni’s concept of the mannequin and gives it a new life in the twenty-first century.

For additional information on the artist, please visit: http://www.oxenbergart.com/cesar-santos/

Tour de Broward 2/24/13

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Tour de Broward
Sunday, 02/24/2013, 07:00 am – 01:00 pm
Miramar Regional Park
16801 Miramar Pkwy ,
Miramar, Florida 33027
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Tour de Broward offers a variety of unique activities that give everyone a chance to participate in the event of their choice. Cyclists can participate in a 50k or 100k ride, runners can sign up for a timed 5k, and families can do the 3K walk/run together. The event also features a Power of Play Kid Zone where children get the chance to participate in sports related activities, interactive games and more.

Tour de Broward will take place at Miramar Regional Park, from 7am to 1pm on Sunday, February 24th. Tickets range from $10-$40 and participants can register online at http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1042874. For more information on the organization visit http://www.tourdebroward.com.

Florida Renaissance Festival celebrates 21 years 2/9/13-3/17/13

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Florida Renaissance Festival celebrates 21 years
Saturdays and Sundays, February 9, 2013 to March 17, 2013, 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
Knights-Jousting-Florida-Renaissance-FestivalQuiet Waters Park
401 S Powerline Road ,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
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Due To Popular Demand, Florida Renaissance Festival Adds A Sixth Weekend Of 16th Century Fun

Part of the “VIVA Florida 500” celebration, special guest appearance by Explorer Ponce de Leon to commemorate the founding anniversary of Florida
Celebrating 21 years of family entertainment fun and historical reenactments, the Florida Renaissance Festival will take patrons back into time showcasing knights on horseback, kings and queens, pirates, fairies, wenches, dancing fools, time travelers and singing merrymen for six weekends from February 9, 2013 to March 17, 2013 at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

A mix of old favorite characters and acts return, such as the Mud Show, Moonie the Magnificent, Washing Well Wenches, Celtic Mayhem, Harper & the Minstrel and others. New popular additions include Jacques Ze Whippeur, dangerous, comedy, romance act, which was one of the featured performers with the legendary Big Apple Circus; The Lost Boys, a cult favorite performing an energetic mix of traditional music and classic rock; Danny Lord, the Lord of Mischief bringing an unpredictable talent of silent clowning and magic; Lords of Adventure, comedy and swordplay fulfilling stories of adventure and a new full cast musical based on Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer’s Nights Dream.”

2013 Theme weekends:

• Romance Weekend – “Wine & Chocolate” – February 9 and 10.

• Pirates Weekend – “Pillage the Village” – February 16, 17 and 18.

• Wenches Weekend – “Bodacious Bodices” – February 23 and 24.

• Time Travelers Weekend – “From Steampunk to the Stars” – March 2 and 3.

• Explorers Weekend – “VIVA Florida – Florida’s 500th Birthday” – March 9 and 10.

• St Patrick’s Weekend – “We’re going Green” – March 16 and 17.

The Florida Renaissance Festival at Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Waters Park will be open weekends beginning February 9th from 10 a.m. to sunset (including, Monday February 18th, President’s Day) until March 17th. Prices range from $20.00 for adults and $7 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $65 and group ticket rates are also offered.

The Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach has been seen by more than two million people during its royal period in South Florida. This 16th Century production features more than 100 costumed performers, 10 stages with continuous entertainment and 20 stage acts from around the world. For more information visit: www.ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download our new festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the medieval method: 1-800-3-REN-FES.

Tailgate-Style Extravaganza And Watch Party With Professional Football Players At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 2/3/13

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Tailgate-Style Extravaganza And Watch Party With Professional Football Players At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Sunday, 02/03/2013, 06:15 pm – 11:00 pm
SCCC_Plasma_1296x2240_Super_Score_SundaySeminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

WHAT: Party in style and watch the two hottest teams in football compete for the winning title. Watch the big game with Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Larry Little along with Keith Sims, Vernon Carey and Troy Dayton at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s super tailgate party. Other professional football players attending include Lamar Miller (Miami Dolphins), Chris Clemons (Miami Dolphins), Terrelle Pryor (Oakland Raiders), Sam Shields (Green Bay Packers) and Steelers great Leon Searcy. Football fans will also enjoy complimentary drinks, food and entertainment, included in their ticket purchase.

At Super Score Sunday, players can win up to $25,000! Players can earn free Super Score Sunday scratch-off cards by playing their favorite slots. For every 500 points earned, players will receive one scratch-off card and one free entry into the Super Tailgate Party. Earn points between 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31 and 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, February 3. Players will also receive a U-Spin bonus of up to $100 in Free Play for every 15 minutes of active play from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on February 3.

COST: Purchase tickets at the door for $25 a person.

Toscana Divino “Be Our Valentine” 2/14/13

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Toscana Divino “Be Our Valentine”
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 06:30 pm – 11:00 pm
VDayFlyerToscana Divino
900 S Miami Ave,
Miami , Florida 33130
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Toscana Divino will indulge Miami’s lovebirds with a Tuscan-inspired escape this Valentine’s Day with their sumptuous, tasting menu. Celebrate La Festa di San Valentino, as it is known in Italy, with a four-course tasting menu including choice of appetizer, Maccheroni, choice of Lamb or Orata, and choice of dessert for $75 per person. Sweethearts can also select from the menu a la carte, if they want to skip straight to the tantalizing desserts. Enjoy world-class dining as you would in Florence, one of the most romantic cities in Italy, with some of these menu options:

Insalata di Carciofi “Cotto e Crudo”, salad of raw & cooked artichokes, parmesan and truffle cream
Maccheroni alla Livornese, fresh Maccheroni, Florida stone crab, raisins, rosemary, fresh tomato,olive oil
Lombo d’Agnello, grilled lamb loin, white bean puree, mushrooms, garlic, olive oil chili
Millefoglie di Fragole, fresh wild strawberries, white chocolate and vanilla cream, milk crumb, poppy seed “Foglie di Brick”

Love2Shop 2/10/13

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Love2Shop
Sunday, 02/10/2013, 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Village of Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Aimed to help raise funds for multiple charities supported by The Junior League of Miami, Village of Merrick Park kicks off Valentines Day season with Love2Shop, a day-long shopping extravaganza. While looking for their significant other’s romantic gift, shoppers can also enjoy discounts, fashion shows, champagne and more from more than 32 retailers.

Select participating stores:
J. Crew – Celebrates their official store opening by offering personal styling, shopping discounts and champagne (11am-2pm)
Agent Provocateur – Gift with purchase of $250 or more
Anthropologie –  Fashion show with Junior League models
Donald J Pliner – Gift with purchase of $200 or more    
Tourneau – $250 towards a minimum watch purchase of $1,000
L’Occitane – Complimentary mini facial and hand massage
Facconable – 20% discount and Prosecco
Nordstrom – One-on-one beauty consultations
Tiffany & Co. – Two $250 gift cards to be raffled  

When: Sunday, Feb. 10 from 11am – 3pm.
Where: 358 San Lorenzo Avenue in Coral Gables; check-in located in The Garden
Tickets: $50 per person or $40 for two or more tickets

13th Annual Walk Now for Autism- Miami Walk 4/7/13

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13th Annual Walk Now for Autism- Miami Walk
Sunday, 04/07/2013, 08:00 am – 02:00 pm
JC Bermudez Park
3000 NW 87th ave,
Doral, Florida 33172
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Join us for the 13th Annual Walk Now for Autism Miami Walk!

Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Research,
Advocacy and Services

The Miami Chapter of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization will be having their 13th annual Miami Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event that will take place on Apr.7, 2013. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally, to increase awareness about the growing autism health crisis, fund innovative autism research and family services, and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

Join us for a day of awareness and celebration for the research that has been made for Autism thus far!
Go to walknowforautismspeak.org/miami to sign up for the walk and invite your friends to join your walk team@

Doral Golf Resort & Spa Valentine’s Day Offerings 2/14/13

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Doral Golf Resort & Spa Valentine’s Day Offerings
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Bossa_Nova_Lounge_Interior_optiDoral Golf Resort & Spa
4400 NW 87th Ave,
Doral , Florida 33178
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Doral Golf Resort & Spa Miami, the newest addition to the award-winning TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION™ presents a romantic line-up for this Valentine’s Day:
The resort’s Mesazul Steakhouse, which showcases a Latin-inspired twist on the classic American steakhouse, will present a fantastic four-course Valentine’s Day Menu, paired with a strolling Violinist -no more guitarist (add some copy along the lines that violinist will set the mood for the romantic evening complimented by beautiful views of the Blue Monster . Ladies will receive a rose upon arrival. Open from 6:00 – 10: p.m., the special menu is priced at $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity), and features: add some more fluff regarding the fact dishes are prepared by our Executive Chef, Thomas Parlo:

• Seafood Trio of Key West Stone Crab Claw, Osetra Caviar & Stone Crab salad, crispy scallop and fruit Ceviche with mango sauce
• Burrata Tart, semi-dried tomatoes, beets and balsamic pearls
• Chilean Kobe flat-iron steak and Maine lobster gratin with celery and parsnip risotto, once a year potatoes, with a truffle Port shallot sauce
• Double chocolate raspberry mouse cake with raspberry marshmallow hearts

At Bossa Nova, located in the resort clubhouse lobby level, couples will enjoy live Jazz entertainment, light fare menu of Latin-inspired tapas, and handcrafted specialty drinks, available until 1:00 a.m. Bossa Nova has IMAGES Band performing there Thursdays – Sundays, not Jazz anymore. See our web for more details about them.

PhilanthroFest and Catalyst Miami Non-Profit Community Engagement Institute 2/8/13

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PhilanthroFest and Catalyst Miami Non-Profit Community Engagement Institute
Friday, February 8, 2013, 1:00pm until 7:00pm
PFInst01flyerMiami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129
Attendance is FREE
ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Plenty of free parking onsite

PhilanthroFest is collaborating with Catalyst Miami to host the first in our ongoing series of Non-Profit Community Engagement Institutes on February 8, 2013, at the Miami Science Museum. The focus of these institutes is to provide non-profit organizations of all sizes with both on-line and off-line skills to reach out and connect with residents of their community in order to better promote their mission and enhance their organization.

The institute is an afternoon affair with several workshop sessions. Each session is 45 minutes long. A keynote presentation starts the day and we are closing out with time for networking and socializing.

Networking for Social Cause – Accelerating Engagement
Social Capital for Human Networks

SCHEDULE
1:00 – 1:30 pm Arrival and Registration

1:30 – 2:10 pm Opening remarks by PhilanthroFest, Catalyst, and MiaSci; Keynote address by Dave Lorenzo, Valtimax Consulting

2:15 – 3:00 pm On-line Community Engagement
“Igniting Your Non-Profit’s Social Media Efforts” lead by Alex de Carvalho, Feynlabs

3:05 – 3:50 pm Community Engagement Session I
“Constituent Engagement” lead by Jacob Coker-Dukowitz, Catalyst Miami OR “Asset Based Community Development for Community Engagement” lead by Dacia Steiner, ReServe Miami

3:55 – 4:40 pm Community Engagement Session II
“Strategies for Community Engagement” lead by Dr. Scot Evans, University of Miami OR “Engaging Funders: Improve fundraising results by effectively telling your story” lead by Dr. Catherine Raymond, Raymond Consulting

4:45 – 5:25 pm Engaging Young Professionals Panel
Moderated by Tony Lima; Panelists include Nicole Hess from Women Networking, Cristina Mas from Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Pablo Gonzalez from Miami Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals

5:30 – 6:00 pm Closing remarks by Estrellita Sibila, Esq., PhilanthroFest Executive Director and Principal at Estrellita Sibila, PA

6:00-7:00 Networker for event attendees

Snacks provided by KIND Snacks
Beverages by El Dorado Rum
Special thanks to our venue sponsor Miami Science Museum

For more information on the speakers, please visit: www.philanthrofest.com

With the support of
Catalyst Miami
Miami Dade College
Medina Family Foundation
Livelihood Show

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of HistoryMiami Walking Tour: Street Art of Little Haiti on 1/26/13

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from HistoryMiami Walking Tour: Street Art of Little Haiti on Thursday, January 26, 2013.  Streets Art of Little Haiti tour with artist Serge Toussaint visited his murals and sign art, and learned about the rich cultural tradition of Little Haiti.

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

Photographs of Ladies of Manure Calender 2013 Launch Party at Cafeina on 1/25/13

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Ladies of Manure Calender 2013 Launch Party at Cafeina on Friday, January 25, 2013.  This wonderful calender is put together by Fertile Earth Foundation.  Click here to purchase your Ladies of Manure Calender at Fertile Earth’s online shop.

Fertile Earth Foundation Mission:  “To bring abundance, health and self-sufficiency to our community by facilitating innovative technologies and ideas which take into account people, planet and prosperity.”

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Jack Siegel Southlanders Dixieland Jazz Tuesday sessions 2/5/13, 2/12/13, 2/19/13, 2/26/13 – ongoing…..

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Jack Siegel Southlanders Dixieland Jazz Tuesday sessions
Tuesday, 02/05/2013, 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Duffy’s Waterfront Grill
3969 NE 163 Street,
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link

Traditional Jazz every Tuesday afternoon–featuring the return of the “Southlanders”…..Jack Siegel’s hand-picked virtuoso musicians performing new orleans style jazz.

2-4pm Tuesdays – features 2 for 1 drinks, 40% off all menu items……lots of fun guests and sit-ins showing up. A must for local musicians who can make the time slot……great hang for the industry professionals.

Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presented by Car2GO presents SPAM ALLStars//Suenalo 2/8/13

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Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presented by Car2GO presents SPAM ALLStars//Suenalo
Friday, 02/08/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
spam-allstars-SuenaloBayfront Park (Tina HIlls Pavilion)
301 North Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

It’s the 5th FREE show of the Season at Bayfront Park (Tina Hills Pavilion). The FREE Festival in the park will feature the Latin sounds of the SPAM Allstars & a special performance from Suenalo, Show time at 7pm.

Bayfront Park (Tina Hills Pavilion) will be transformed into a celebration where good food, live music and family fun can be found. Come enjoy this season’s eclectic FREE Festival on the grass that’s becoming a Downtown Miami tradition. All festivals are FREE and open to the public.
Downtown Miami residents and visitors can enjoy an evening under the stars with family, friends and can even bring their pets. Stroll the Park and enjoy the Food Truck Invasion, Heineken Beer Garden and browse and shop a variety of arts and crafts vendors. A unique downtown setting with Biscayne Bay as the backdrop.

DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars blend improvisational electronic elements and turntables with latin, funk, hip hop and dub to create what they call an electronic descarga. It attracts many types of people. But as they look out and see people dancing salsa, next to breakdancers, and festival- goers driving for hours to catch a show — they know something very special is going on. Wesbite: www.spamallstars.com

Suenalo reaches to far-flung corners and retrieves all sounds from funk, afro sounds from Cuba and Puerto Rico, Reggae, Rock and Hip-Hop. It defies logic that such diverse influences can find balance at the deft hands of one band. And yet they do. Their lineup is a who’s who of brilliant musicians who have not only made their immovable imprint on Miami’s local music scene, but well beyond. Wesbite: www.suenalomusic.com

Pre-Game Pool Party and Super Bowl XLVII Viewing At Monty’s Sunset 2/3/13

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Pre-Game Pool Party and Super Bowl XLVII Viewing At Monty’s Sunset
Sunday, 02/03/2013, 02:00 pm – 02:00 am
SuperBowlMonty’s South Beach
300 Alton Road ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

Watch the Super Bowl this year at Miami’s hottest restaurant & bar located right on the water! With over 30 flat screen TV’s and 2 outdoor jumbo projector screens you won’t miss a minute or the action…or the epic Super Bowl commercials if that is more your thing.

Both Ravens and 49ers fans will begin gathering to get pumped up for the big game starting on Friday at the “Super Bowl Weekend Kick-Off Happy Hour Party” with drink & food specials & live music from 4-8pm. Saturday Monty’s Sunset will be hosting a “Super Bowl Pool Party” from 12pm-Sunset and then the real action goes down on Sunday for the tailgate party that starts at 2pm with live music by Miami Reggae band Innasense.

Winn-Dixie Celebrates the Excitement of Calle Ocho with Food, Family and Fun Featuring Chef Pepin 2/23/13

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Winn-Dixie invites South Florida shoppers to join us for an afternoon of food, family and fun to kick-off this year’s Calle Ocho festival with mini celebrations throughout February and March at select Miami stores. As part of the celebrations, shoppers will enjoy a special cooking demonstration by local celebrity Chef Pepin. Known for his spontaneous and whimsical approach to cooking, Chef Pepin will prepare easy Kraft Food recipes such as Mesquite Chicken Breasts with Lime-Avocado Salsa, JELL-O Cheesecake and a Strawberry Mint Mojito made with KOOL-AID.

In addition to the cooking demonstrations, event attendees will also enjoy a visit by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile where they’ll receive exclusive coupons and their very own official wiener whistle, as well as Coca-Cola sampling, giveaways, live entertainment and more.

Additional Event Date/Location:

Sat., Feb. 16, noon – 2 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store #254
11241 SW 40th Street
Miami, Fla. 33165

Additional Information:
Join in the celebration of Calle Ocho and visit the Winn-Dixie Family Zone located on 25th Avenue and SW 8th Street at Calle Ocho, on Sun., March 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for special appearances including Chef Pepin and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, live entertainment, face painting, cupcake decorating, product sampling, giveaways and more.

Stay updated on the excitement of Calle Ocho online. Winn-Dixie invites shoppers to join the conversation and become a fan of Winn-Dixie’s Latino Facebook page by ‘liking’ us at www.facebook.com/winndixielatino or follow us on Twitter @winndixie #WDCalleOcho.

Winn-Dixie Celebrates the Excitement of Calle Ocho with Food, Family and Fun Featuring Chef Pepin 2/16/13

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Winn-Dixie invites South Florida shoppers to join us for an afternoon of food, family and fun to kick-off this year’s Calle Ocho festival with mini celebrations throughout February and March at select Miami stores. As part of the celebrations, shoppers will enjoy a special cooking demonstration by local celebrity Chef Pepin. Known for his spontaneous and whimsical approach to cooking, Chef Pepin will prepare easy Kraft Food recipes such as Mesquite Chicken Breasts with Lime-Avocado Salsa, JELL-O Cheesecake and a Strawberry Mint Mojito made with KOOL-AID.

In addition to the cooking demonstrations, event attendees will also enjoy a visit by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile where they’ll receive exclusive coupons and their very own official wiener whistle, as well as Coca-Cola sampling, giveaways, live entertainment and more.

Additional Event Date/Location:

Sat., Feb. 23, noon – 2 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store #286
948 SW 67th Avenue
Miami, Fla. 33144

Additional Information:
Join in the celebration of Calle Ocho and visit the Winn-Dixie Family Zone located on 25th Avenue and SW 8th Street at Calle Ocho, on Sun., March 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for special appearances including Chef Pepin and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, live entertainment, face painting, cupcake decorating, product sampling, giveaways and more.

Stay updated on the excitement of Calle Ocho online. Winn-Dixie invites shoppers to join the conversation and become a fan of Winn-Dixie’s Latino Facebook page by ‘liking’ us at www.facebook.com/winndixielatino or follow us on Twitter @winndixie #WDCalleOcho.

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

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

To Be: An exploration of Possibilities

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

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

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

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

Who we are:

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

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

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

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

Come and BE WHO YOU ARE!

Southland Mall introduces “Festive Fridays” alongside Student Performers from the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts 2/8/13

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Southland Mall introduces “Festive Fridays” alongside Student Performers from the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Friday, 02/08/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Southland-MallSouthland Mall
20505 S Dixie Hwy.,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link

“Festive Fridays” will become a new tradition at Southland Mall: every Friday, from 6:00- 8:00 p.m., mall patrons are invited to enjoy entertaining cultural performances and activities organized by local schools and organizations. To kick off this new weekly event series, the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts will present special student performances inside Southland Mall’s Center Court.

The official launch of “Festive Fridays” on February 8th will feature student performers from the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts (11700 SW 216th St., Goulds, FL 33170). There will be a live performance by their magnet program’s orchestra and jazz band followed by a group of “Spoken Word” performers. Mall patrons will have the opportunity to learn about the multi-disciplined visual and performing arts program offered at the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts while enjoying a preview of their most prominent student performers.

“We hope this will promote an appreciation for culture and arts within our community while promoting some of our best local talent. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy these free events every Friday and start off their weekend with a pop of culture!” said Maggie Anzardo, Marketing Director for Southland Mall.

“Festive Fridays” are free events that will be 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 or call 305-926-9340.

An evening with Aaron Freeman featuring Gene Ween, former lead singer of Ween 2/21/13

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An evening with Aaron Freeman featuring Gene Ween, former lead singer of Ween
Thursday, 02/21/2013, 07:00 pm – 05:00 am
Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

Blackbird Ordinary is very proud to bring you Aaron Freeman for one special night in Miami, Thursday, February 21st. Last year Aaron(former front man for Ween)embarked on his first ever tour as ‘Aaron Freeman’ , celebrating his “amazing” (SPIN) solo record, ‘Marvelous Clouds’ (Partisan Records). This year he is coming to Florida for one day and he’s spending it in Miami, at Blackbird Ordinary!

Tickets are available at http://aaronatblackbird.brownpapertickets.com/

Fusik Live 2/7/13

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Fusik Live
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

From the cultural melting pot of South Florida comes FUSIK: a funk band that embraces, explores and imparts multiple elements of music into their sound. Keyboard wizard Charles Gardner pushes out layer after layer of classic tones, from spiritual organ to fat disco synth as he and blues/rock guitarist & gritty soul singer Anton ‘Sanchez’ Rivera create melodies from every and any genre…latin soul, blues, jazz, rock..they play it all…add the stone cold pocket grooves laid down by drummer Daniel ‘Felix’ Garcia, the BIG boom of bassist Mack Henry Moore III and super conguero Danny ‘Quinto’ Naval, and you have the complete recipe for the body moving, ever groovin’ FUSIK sound.

Photographs of 7th Annual International Chocolate Festival

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by Ari Kane (@Aricurian)

We spent this past lovely winter Saturday, January 25th at the serene Fairchild Botanic Garden for its 7th Annual International Chocolate Festival.  The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is a tropical oasis off of Old Cutler Road that sports a beautiful collection of trees, plants and wildlife. The chocolate festival was an event for all ages held over three days. The venue provided chocolate tastings, Whole Foods sponsored chocolate beer tastings, a chocolate themed spa, chocolate plants, food trucks, educational seminars, cooking classes for adults and children. Truly a delight for all things chocolate! In addition to the festival, patrons were granted access to the Garden’s tropical flower garden, spiny forest of Madagascar, Victoria pool, butterfly garden, tropical fruit pavilion, conservatory and many other attractions.  The butterfly garden was mesmerizing to walk through with gorgeous butterflies literally landing on your shoulders and fingers.

We especially enjoyed The Short Chef who gave a comical and inspiring children’s cooking workshop highlighting the child obesity issue plaguing our country. He was hysterical and enchanted both the adults and kids who attended. He served up a healthy chocolate-marinated strawberry salad that was gobbled up by the attendees. The event was packed with smiling faces and kids running around the park on glorious chocolate sugar rushes. The setting was stunning, the free beers superb, the chocolate exquisite and the vibe of the event sweeter than decadent Swiss chocolate. We look forward to more chocolate dipping next year.

Photo Credit: Daniella Veras (@DaniellaVeras & @_DaniMiami)

 

 

Maya Ezratti and Rewarding Relationships present the Sizzling Salsa Mixer 2/13/13

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Maya Ezratti and Rewarding Relationships present the Sizzling Salsa Mixer
2013-1-31_Newsletter Sizzling Salsa MixerWednesday, February 13, 2013, 7pm-11pm
Iron Flower Fitness
7300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33138
$25 Per Person online and $35 Per Person at the door!
Register Here
www.rewardingrelationships.net
www.socialbuzztv.com
www.ironflowerfitnessmiami.com
www.DrinkLeSutra.com

The Sexiest Space In Town!
along with SocialBuzzTV.com, Iron Flower Fitness & Le Sutra Sparkling Liqueur

Salsa?
Like to Mingle?
Let’s Dance!
This event is screaming your name!
Join us for an evening of FUN!
Drinks.Desserts.Delights.
Salsa Dancing.Networking.
and you know who you’re going to meet!
Maybe even a shot at love!
Don’t miss out.
Whether you’ve got two left feet, or swinging salsa moves, this party is for you! Come alone or bring your friends. This is the place to be!

Sizzling.Salsa.Mixer.
No Dance Experience Necessary
Fun Required|No Excuses|See You There

Words & Wine is back at Lala !2/6/13

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Words & Wine is back at Lala !!
Wednesday, 02/06/2013, 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
New-ImageLaLa
12325 NE 6th Avenue ,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Facebook Link

Ladies, Gentlemen, honey badgers and the like:

Words & Wine is BACK! Now at Lala’s!! Perfect balance between the jam house and a venue. No more expensive drinks or issues with noise or parking!

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share some thoughts and be happy.

It will be 5 Dollars at the door. All ages Welcome!

We got plenty of space for Musicians, Poets, and yes DRUMMERS!
All we ask is that you respect the venue

It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.

Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining it’s Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

Any questions please call Nikki 786 728 4748

RED – Pre-Valentine’s Day Special Event 2/6/13

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RED – Pre-Valentine’s Day Special Event
Wednesday, 02/06/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
REDheartThe Savoy Hotel in Miami Beach
425 Ocean Dr. ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

Cocktail Reception. Silent Auction. Fashion Show. Pop Up Store. Swag Bags.

Hosted by:
Nicole Shelley
Erin Mia Milchman
Angela Basillico
Griselda Lechini
Eve Hubert

RSVP: NS@Nicoleshelleymodels.com

Suggested donation of $25-$100
Proceeds to benefit South Florida After-School All-Stars

Homeschool Graduation for Class of 2013 6/7/13

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Homeschool Graduation for Class of 2013
Friday, 06/07/2013, 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
CapTose2Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link

Zoo Miami and Florida Homeschool Help proudly announce the Homeschool Graduation for class 2013. Graduation includes cap and gown, graduation certificate, graduation ceremony, and one day admission to Zoo Miami for graduate student.

Date: June 7, 2013

Location: Zoo Miami

Check-in: 6:30 p.m. – 6:55 p.m.

Ceremony Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price per Graduate: $99*
Guest: $9.99
Parking is free

*Graduation price includes cap and gown, graduation certificate, graduate ceremony, and one day admission to Zoo Miami for graduate student only.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Advance reservation is required. All tickets must be purchased before April 1, 2013.

Make sure to reserve your photos online in advance. Limited photo opportunities will be available onsite.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.floridahomeschoolhelp.com or call Grace C. Rodriguez at 305-525-5525.

Pre-Valentine’s Sizzling Salsa Mixer by Rewarding Relationships 2/13/13

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Pre-Valentine’s Sizzling Salsa Mixer by Rewarding Relationships
Sunday, 02/13/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
1-25-2013-mixer-2IronFlower Fitness
7300 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33138
Buy Tickets Link

“Salsa Dance Mixer”

Salsa?

Like to mingle?

How bout’ a little Salsa?

If so, this event is screaming your name! Join us for an evening of drinks, networking, salsa dance lessons and who knows…maybe even a shot at love!

Don’t miss out! Whether you’ve got two left feet or swinging salsa moves, this party is for you!

More Info: http://www.rewardingrelationships.net/blog/february-2013/sizzling-salsa-mixer.html

Pre-Registration $25/pp online and $35/pp at the door!

Annual Carnaval Miami Cooking Contest Now Accepting Recipe Submissions for Cooking Competition 2/26/13

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Annual Carnaval Miami Cooking Contest Now Accepting Recipe Submissions for Cooking Competition
Tuesday, 02/26/2013, 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm
WD-Carnaval-Miami-Cooking-Contest-2013-LogoWinn-Dixie Store 292
1630 West 49th Street ,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
Webpage Link

The Kiwanis of Little Havana, together with Winn-Dixie stores, invite you to participate in the Annual Carnaval Miami Cooking Contest, one of the most popular food competitions in South Florida, presented by Bounty. Culinary aficionados will have the opportunity to showcase their culinary mastery against other food enthusiasts during a semifinal competition with winners receiving the chance to compete for a $1,000 prize in the final competition at this year’s Annual Carnaval on the Mile Festival on Sat., March 2.

All who wish to be considered for the cooking contest should submit a recipe for eight guests that uses a minimum of five Winn-Dixie Brand products, such as Winn-Dixie butter, spices, etc., no later than 5 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 20 to the:

Kiwanis Club of Little Havana
1400 SW First Street,
Miami, Fla. 33135
By email: alafee@carnavalmiami.com
By fax: (305) 644-8693

Contest participants will be selected based on creativity by a panel of judges and notified if they are chosen to participate. The semifinal competition will award cash prizes to the top three winners, as well as a $25 gift card to the remaining participants.

Semifinal cooking competition
Tues., Feb. 26, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store 292
1630 West 49th Street
Hialeah, Fla.

For more information, please visit www.carnavalmiami.com/cookingcontest, www.facebook.com/CarnavalMiami or call (305) 644-8888.

Thursday Night Trivia at Pao Town 1/31/13

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Thursday Night Trivia at Pao Town
Thursday, 01/31/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
36537_547286011949715_1279334168_nPao Town
2624 Ponce De Leon Blvd.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Facebook Link

Join Pao Town in Coral Gables this Thursday for Trivia Night! Come and enjoy food, drinks and prizes. $12 beer bucket specials all night. First place trivia prize is a $25 tab and second place prize is a draft beer bucket. Check Pao Town’s Facebook and Twitter pages for clues on Trivia questions. For more information email info@paotown.com.

HealthCrunch: Leveraging Technology to Reduce Healthcare Costs 2/7/13

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HealthCrunch: Leveraging Technology to Reduce Healthcare Costs
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
MITPipeline Brickell
1101 Brickell Avenue, South Tower, 8th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33131
RSVP Link

The MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida (MITEF) and Lead305, an organization focused on leadership development and entrepreneurship, will present a business education program with a panel discussion titled, “HealthCrunch: Leveraging Technology to Reduce Healthcare Costs.” The program will provide insight on the role of technology in reducing healthcare costs, expanding coverage, and improving services. Expert panelists will discuss the impact and upside of leveraging social media, mobile, and technology innovations to improve healthcare delivery. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Pipeline Brickell, 1101 Brickell Avenue, South Tower, 8th Floor, Miami, FL 33131. The event is open to the public and ticket prices range from $25 to $30. For more information, please visit http://mitforumfl.org/healthcrunch-leveraging-technology-to-reduce-healthcare-costs/.

The MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization established in 2003 to provide educational programs and services that promote and strengthen innovation at the intersection of business and technology. The organization is affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, whose purpose is to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation around the world. The MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida is actively creating a community of entrepreneurs, product and market innovators from local companies, business managers, investors and corporate leaders by bringing them together in a stimulating, interactive setting. It serves as a resource to help entrepreneurs and innovators address issues surrounding their company’s development. For more information, visit www.mitforumfl.org.

Ankara Miami 2013: Africa Meets the Runway….Miami Style! 2/23/13

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Ankara Miami 2013: Africa Meets the Runway….Miami Style!
Sunday, 02/23/2013, 06:30 pm –
TicketFIU Kovens Conference Center
3000 N.E. 151 Street, Miami, Florida 33181,
Miami, Florida 33181
Webpage Link

Ankara Miami 2013-
2nd Annual Ankara Fashion & Cultural Show

Florida’s LARGEST runway show committed to featuring emerging & established designers from the African Diaspora!

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A Black History Month celebration of African culture, entertainment, & apparel!!

***** Red Carpet!!
***** African Fashion!!
***** Live Performances!!
***** Live Art!!
***** Vendors!!
***** Giveaways!!

Hosted by:
Comedian Marcellus “Chello” Davis of Blue Magic/BET ComicView & Nyeema “Golden” Carmicheal of South Florida’s Hip Hop Soul Lounge

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SPONSORS: Arik Air, Fela! on Broadway, Diaspora Arts Coalition, Miss Jessie’s, Aida Cosmetics, Miss Dunnie O.

MEDIA PARTNERS: Deep Blu Media, The Eye!

Ankara Miami 2013 Sponsor, Media, & limited Vendor/Ad Space still available! Contact Info@AnkaraMiami.com for details.

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Ankara Miami 2012: 1st Annual Ankara Fashion & Cultural Show was
a SOLD OUT event! Purchase your Ankara Miami 2013 pre-sale ticket to ensure you do not miss out!!

Ankara Miami 2012 – https://vimeo.com/43549622
(Courtesy of Deep Blu Media)

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Join us post event at Moca Cafe & Lounge as we “Socialize. Connect. Redefine.” (738 NE 125th Street. North Miami, FL 33161)

*Free entry with proof of Ankara Miami 2013 ticket purchase.

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Ankara Miami, Inc.
Redefining African Cultural Trends
http://about.me/AnkaraMiamiInc
www.facebook.com/AnkaraMiami
www.twitter.com/AnkaraMiami

Stay connected:
CEO/Director: Evelyn Onyejuruwa, Miss Nigeria Florida 2011-2012
www.facebook.com/MissEvelynO (@EvelynO11)
Publicist/Co-Producer: Miss Dunnie O.
www.facebook.com/MissDunnieO (@MissDunnieO)

Focaccia Bistro Does Art Night 1/29/13

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Focaccia Bistro Does Art Night
Tuesday, 01/29/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Untitled-1Focaccia Bistro Restaurant
3111 Grand Avenue,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Facebook Link

Join 4 local artists as they showcase their work during a night of mingling, networking, dining and drinking at Focaccia Bistro Italian restaurant. The Sales & Art Exhibition of Artists is brought to you by Focaccia Bistro and Constanza Medina. Kindly RSVP to reserve your seat!

Paytons Pals Golf Tournament to benefit The Dan Marino Foundation 3/15/13

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Paytons Pals Golf Tournament to benefit The Dan Marino Foundation
Friday, 03/15/2013, 10:30 am – 04:30 pm
012413_paytonspals_3Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club
7601 Miami Lakes Dr,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
More Info Link

Payton’s Pals Golf Tournament to benefit The Dan Marino Foundation will be taking place on Friday, March 15th, 2013 from 10:30am-4:30pm at Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club in Miami Lakes. Come help us raise much needed funds for local programs making a difference in the lives of children and young adults living with autism. All proceeds from the event benefit The Dan Marino Foundation. Please call 954-478-3749 for tournament registration details; you can also learn about potential sponsorship opportunities by calling 786-402-1052, or by sending an email to ryannash@wrnash.com by March 1, 2013. Special acknowledgement will be made for all those who play and sponsor portions of the event. For more information, visit www.danmarinofoundation.org.

Carlos Larcada / Pao Town

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Carlos Larcada of Pao Town, an increasingly popular Asian fusion joint in Coral Gables, has some solid suggestions about how to scrumptiously wok-toss Brussels sprouts and why dry chicken wings are just better. And who doesn’t take the advice of a gentleman in a bowtie? Chat Chow TV pulled up a seat next to Larcada to discuss.

“Pao Town really came out of food that everyone loves to eat,” Larcada explains. “We like to joke here that it’s the kind of food that you need to take into a corner, take your shirt off and eat every privately.”

And yet, there’s nothing exclusive about Pao Town’s exotically familiar feel. Pao Town takes a cheeky tone, from its kitschy name to Korean video girls looping on flat-screens throughout. Couple that with communal tables, lived-in reclaimed décor, and dishes that Larcada refers to as “’Noms” (because you just wanna munch ‘em all up), and you have an experience that’s anything but taboo.

Larcada explains what he was going for: “It goes back to that kind of food you love to eat. We really wanted items that you can come [eat] for lunch with coworkers, but you can also bring your lady on a Saturday night and not make her feel like you’re taking her to grab-n-go chicken.”
Complementing the food menu is Pao Town’s well-edited list of libations, from curated craft beers to complex cocktails, like the Sake Sangria (junmai sake, pomegranate and lychee juice, and green and oolong teas blended with fig, lychees, mango, and pineapple).

Watch the video above to get a sense of Pao Town’s laid-back vibe, Larcada’s favorite menu item (there’s wasabi ranch involved), and when you can show up for $1 drafts.

Local Artist Profiles: Xibie Corea

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Get to know Xibie Corea: a brilliant artist, with a brilliant heart!

By Tatiana Enriquez

Xibie has been an integral part of the Miami art scene for several years. Not only through exhibiting her beautiful artwork in several shows and exhibitions, but also through creating and participating in several events and festivals that celebrate and spotlight local and emerging artists. She has also donated her time and art to support local fundraisers benefittingprofile organizations such as Camillus House. Xibie radiates with positive energy that is fueled by her passion for ART and her community!

More about Xibie:

Miami local artist, born in São Paulo, Brazil. Moved to the United States in 1993. Got involved with the arts and received her Bachelors in Fine Arts from New World School of the Arts/University of Florida in 2006. Xibie has been working in her field as an art director for many years. In 2003 she joined “Art by Girls”  and that venture happened ‘till 2007, where she curated and managed exhibitions as well as showed some of her own work. Now Xibie is working independently within commercial arts, painting, photography and is much involved with the “blogging” world. Xibie’s main influences are Warhol, Basquiat, Miró and Mackenzie Thorpe (as well as illustrators such as Natalie Dee, Exploding Dog, etc). Oh, and most definitely street art/graffiti and stickers! Being categorized as “pop” as well as “neo-expressionism” artist, Xibie is eager to keep on developing her work while becoming more involved with the community.

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Mediums:

  1. -Acrylics
  2. -Photography
  3. -Graphic Design
  4. -Mixed Media

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Exhibitions_Awards:

2012 – Doral Art Fest – October

2012 – yo MOMMA in the HOUSE. the SHOW. by Myra Wexler

2012 – Representation (09/2012) at Alberto Linero Gallery, Wynwood

2012 – BAW Brickell Artwalk – August/September

2012 – Artist of the month Sept. Jolt Radio Station http://www.joltradio.org/

2012 – Donation/Art Auction – No Boundaries Prosthetic Foundation

2012 – Digital Art Beatz (Grey Area – Wynwood)

2012 – Battle of the Characters – Xibie Productions (CS Gallery)

2012 – Finalist – Jordan Winery Contest 4on4 Miami – Bakehouse

2012 – Representation (starting MARCH) at THE HANGAR, Wynwood

2011 – WeMerge Magazine Featured Artist (Winter ‘11 – Vol 4. Issue 4)

2011 – Artist Collective Extravaganza – Local Radiation (The Stage)

2010 – Art Basel Group Exhibition (PrecisionArt)

2010 – _glitch. – Xibie Productions (Chirinos Sanchez Gallery)

2009 – {exposed} – Xibie Productions (Color my Gallery)

2009 – Images of Voice – Art by Girls (Color my Gallery)

2007 – The Little Show – Art by Girls (Color my Gallery)

2007 – The Devil Made Me Do It – Gallery 138

2006 – By Nature – Art by Girls (International Institute of Fine Arts, Dance)

2006 – BFA Show – New World School of the Arts

2004 – Jazz Band CD Cover + Label  – Design Contest Winner (NWSA)

2004 – Miami-Dade Tie – Design Contest Winner (NWSA)

2004 – Rising Stars (NWSA)

2003 – X-mas Show – Art by Girls (Color my Gallery)

2003 – Ruff Draft – Art by Girls (Color my Gallery)

Follow Xibie at:

http://www.xibiecorea.com/xibiecorea.com/Welcome.html

https://twitter.com/Xibie

http://www.facebook.com/ArtistXibieCorea?fref=ts

Smirnoff’s Master of the Mix invites you to the taping of Season 3 1/28/13-2/1/13

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Smirnoff’s Master of the Mix invites you to the taping of Season 3
Monday, 01/28/2013 through Saturday, 02/02/2013, 05:00 pm –
MOTM3_flier_lineup-BACK2_webIce Palace Studios
1400 North Miami Ave,
Miami , Florida 33136
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Smirnoff’s Master of the Mix is back for a third season and on a new network, VH1.

Season 3 will be the BIGGEST season yet as the competition is on! The pressure is turned up high this time around as the contestants will live together, match wits with celebrities and perform at the hottest parties on TV. The winner will receive a $250,000.00 cash prize and a one-year reign as Master of the Mix for Smirnoff.

Filming is currently taking place in Miami all week long. I want to invite you to join the party as part of the audience or invite you to share this invitation with your hot Miami friends. To attend a live taping, go to www.guestcode.com and enter the RSVP code for the dates on the flyer. Must be 21+ to attend.

P.S Surprise guests will be making appearances all week long, plus complimentary open bar if you attend.*

2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano 2/2/13

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2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference
heartcampSaturday, February 2, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Hotel Urbano Brickell
2500 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

More Information
Register Online

Twitter @heartcamp
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HeartCamp begins with registration at 8:00 a.m. followed by 45-minute concurrent sessions with a lunch break. Tickets are $40 and include morning coffee plus a hot buffet lunch and other goodies offered by sponsors, plus 2 x 1 drinks at the after party. Registration is required.

After a highly successful and joyful first run in 2012, HeartCamp speakers and participants will gather at Hotel Urbano Brickell during American Heart Month. They’ll discuss the physical, emotional, spiritual and creative aspects of the heart, with a focus on relationships of all kinds — relationship to the heart, body, self, others and soul. Topics include heart health, nutrition, sex, romance, career, parenting and many more.

Speakers come from all walks of life — from individuals who have an inspiring story to share — to medical professionals who will address the intricacies of the organ that gives us life. Also on the roster are relationship coaches, neuroscientists, yoga teachers, literary authors, musicians and more.

HeartCamp is modeled after the technology-focused BarCamp, operating in different cities worldwide since 2005. As described in the Wiki, the ad-hoc style was born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. Speakers present in an informal fashion, followed by a question-and-answer opportunity for the audience.

At HeartCamp, a closing open-mic session invites everyone to share. And in 2013, this will take place after participants learn about drumming and heartbeat.

This year’s event also features two moderated panels: one on heartbreak and the other on pregnancy. Two different workshops will focus on heart healthy breathing and meditation for releasing blocks to love. During the day, participants will also receive free mini-relationship coaching sessions from Heart’s Desire International.

A first of its kind in terms of topic, HeartCamp South Florida 2012 pioneered what could be many similar ‘camps’ around the world. Award-winning Miami-based writer and social media influencer Maria de los Angeles, the visionary behind HeartCamp, was inspired by local BarCamp events and her own troubles dealing with severe anxiety disorder to create this unique unconference.

“After my own experience, in what felt like a near-death moment after being injected twice in a an ambulance with adenosine — a chemical defibrillator — I swore that if I made it through those scary moments, I would give back in gratitude and build a new community,” she said. “I thought I’d bring people together who care about matters of the heart but don’t typically meet under the same roof — doctors, sex therapists, novelists, relationship coaches, healers, nutritionists, yoga teachers, storytellers and so on . No one speaker lords it over here. We’re all participants. The audience will be encouraged to share, especially at the closing plenary session.”

Under Maria’s direction, HeartCamp is a grassroots, no-profit effort and a labor of love rooted in community support. To date, 2013 sponsors include Ford, Life Extension, Florida Heart Research Institute, Latina Bloggers Connect, Hotel Urbano and over two dozen devoted service providers, media sponsors, in-kind donors, angel donors and volunteers.

Monthly Networking Event at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant 1/30/13

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Monthly Networking Event at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant
Wednesday, 01/30/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Fado_ColorFado Irish Pub and Restaurant
900 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
More Info Link

Don’t forget your New Year resolution – get out there and make some contacts!

$10 (or $15 at the door) gets you in, and entrance to our VIP area where you will enjoy 1 complimentary welcome drink and light bites.

Also, every attendee will enjoy half price drinks and specialty priced food specials (this has been specially negotiated for our group) all night long!

Make sure to bring plenty of business cards for networking, business card Bingo and your chance to win a gift certificate complimentary Happy Hour Parties from Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant!

Please register with link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6fqlzxdab&oeidk=a07e6ypymwda1c98dc2

Acoustica 21: Duo Amantis 2/2/13

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Acoustica 21: Duo Amantis
Sunday, 02/02/2013, 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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2294 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Acoustica 21: Duo Amantis
featuring Tara Schwab, flute and Michael Kudirka, guitar
Harold Golen Gallery, 2294 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood Art District, Miami FL, 33127
Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 8PM
More info at
http://www.facebook.com/events/421129914631323/
http://www.fetafoundation.org/Season_2/Acoustica_21-2-2.html

Contact: info@fetafoundation.org
Admissions: $7
Students with valid ID: free

Duo Amantis presents an evening of works by composers from former Yugoslavia, Portugal and California.
Duo Amantis is a ground-breaking, virtuoso flute and guitar chamber music ensemble that specializes in music of the 20th-century, commissioned works from living composers of our own time, and breathtaking arrangements of masterpieces from the Western canon. Founded in 2006 at the California Institute of the Arts, Duo Amantis is known for it’s bold programming of serious chamber music for this often overlooked combination of instruments. The duo has performed at many notable venues and concert series throughout the west coast, including the REDCAT, Los Angeles Sonic Odyssey, Yellow House Concerts , the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, the California Institute of the Arts, the Interlochen Center for the Arts, the University of Oregon, and the Pacific Palisades Chamber Music Series. Notable soloists in their own right, members Tara Schwab (flute) and Michael Kudirka (guitar) have appeared internationally at such venues as the Darmstadt Internationale Ferienkurse für Neue Musik, La Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur, Royal Conservatory of Music, Conservatorio de Las Rosas, Ono Guitar School (Osaka), Walt Disney Concert Hall, Zipper Hall, Palace of Fine Arts, Capitol Records, Jacaranda, Hult Center, and the Frye Art Museum. Dedicated educators as well as performers, both Tara and Michael teach at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, and give lecture/recitals at various institutions including the University of Oregon at Eugene and the University of Southern California where they earned their respective doctoral degrees.
 
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Photographs from Animate! Miami on 1/20/13

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Animate! Miami is a convention dedicated to Anime, Animation and Cosplay at the Miami Airport Convention Center on Sunday, January 20, 2013.  Animate! Miami was a 3 day festival that will feature celebrity guests, artists, writers, filmmakers, bands, vendors and exhibitors, as well as hundreds of events, including: celebrity Q&A’s, costume contests, cosplay photo shoots, industry panels, live music, video games and much more! Animate! Miami was organized by the same team that puts on the massive Florida Supercon in Miami which will be July 4-5, 2013 at the Miami Airport Convention Center.  See you there!!!

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Pre-Valentine’s Day Speed Dating Mixer 2/13/13

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Pre-Valentine’s Day Speed Dating Mixer
Wednesday, 02/13/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
tapas_largeTapas Xperience
900 South Miami Ave. Ste. 180,
Miami, Florida 33130
Buy Tickets Link

Singles Mingle – Pre-Valentine’s Day Mixer

Heart Tango invites you to join us for what promises to be a night you will not want to miss. If you are one of the many singles in the city looking to meet the city’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, then come to Singles Mingle Pre-Valentine’s Day Mixer event at Tapas Xperience in Miami! Join us for an evening of mixing, mingling, and speed dating.

Everyone receives a complimentary glass of wine. Exclusive Tapas menu will be featured. Come and meet other single professionals like yourself and have the time of your life!

The venue is the fabulously hot-right-now Tapas Xperience and love is in the air. Providing a truly enjoyable experience, Tapas Xperience has a style all its own that has to be seen to be believed. Tapas Xperience is an experience to remember.

Check in is at 8pm and the dating begins at 8:20 pm. Please check in at 8pm so you have a chance to mix and mingle before the dating begins.

Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 day of event

Ages: 21+

Free Shuttle service in Brickell/Downtown provided by Monkey Shuttle, Call (786) 352-8762

Parking: Self or Valet

Super Bowl Party Hosted By Super Bowl MVP Plaxico Burress 2/3/13

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Super Bowl Party Hosted By Super Bowl MVP Plaxico Burress
Sunday, 02/03/2013, 05:00 pm – 02:00 am
superbowl_flyerOcean Bleu Seafood And Entertainment Lounge
3207 NE 163rd Street,
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
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Come experience a pre-opening Super Bowl Party hosted by NFL Great Plaxico Burress legendary Pittsburgh Steeler & New York Giant Wide Receiver as he hosts his Super Bowl Party with his friends at Ocean Bleu Seafood & Entertainment Lounge in North Miami Beach with phenominal drink specials and great food. Bottle specials all night long as well as shot and drink specials. Special celebrity guests will be in attendance.

Photographs from Animate! Miami on 1/19/13

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Animate! Miami is a convention dedicated to Anime, Animation and Cosplay at the Miami Airport Convention Center on Saturday, January 19, 2013.  Animate! Miami was a 3 day festival that will feature celebrity guests, artists, writers, filmmakers, bands, vendors and exhibitors, as well as hundreds of events, including: celebrity Q&A’s, costume contests, cosplay photo shoots, industry panels, live music, video games and much more! Animate! Miami was organized by the same team that puts on the massive Florida Supercon in Miami which will be July 4-5, 2013 at the Miami Airport Convention Center.  See you there!!!

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PR and Marketing Workshop 2/5/13

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PR and Marketing Workshop
Tuesday, 02/05/2013, 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Pavilion Grille
301 E Yamato Rd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link

A highly informative 80-minute class giving tips on generating free publicity and generating leads for your business. Presented by Public Relations expert Tina Pugliese and Marketing guru Priscilla Speicher, with a combined 50 years of experience in these fields. This is NOT a sales presentation. Free parking. RSVP to priscilla@businesseventsfla.com

First Fridays Miami Aquarius Edition Pre-Valentines Red and White Party Special Performance by Lyfe Jennings 2/1/13

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First Fridays Miami Aquarius Edition Pre-Valentines Red and White Party Special Performance by Lyfe Jennings
Friday, 02/01/2013, 09:00 pm – 03:15 am
414304_4623358134669_1750797241_o-427x640Calder Casino & Race Course
21001 NW 27th Ave,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
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Aquarius! You have the Best so far…. Come out Friday Feb 1st for a very special evening with Lyfe Jennings Live.

Advance tickets $15 and $25 at the door

Get ur advance tickets early because they are sure to sell out…

Doors open 9pm/please dress to impress (Red & White Theme)
for info and table call Big Ed 786-236-7985 PhatLife Ent…

Grand Opening of the Purple Line 3/8/13, 3/9/13

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Grand Opening of the Purple Line
Friday, 03/08/2013, 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
FlyerPurpleLineThe Purple Line Transit Station
3650 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Come join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Purple Transit Line! Find out more about what increased public transportation can do for you and our city! Vendors, musicians, artists and other street performers will fill the train station with entertainment day and night on March 8th from noon to midnight and March 9th from 9am til midnight under the overpass on NE 2nd Avenue and 36th street in Miami. See you there!

Valentine’s Day Cooking Class With A Celebrity Chef! 2/14/13

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Valentine’s Day Cooking Class With A Celebrity Chef!
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
SCALLOPSThe Village Stand
216 NE 98 Street,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Valentine’s Day Cooking Class With Local Celebrity Chef Laura LaFata!

We are so happy to have Laura LaFata, La Diva Cucina come and teach an incredible class this Valentines Day! Plenty of drinks and tantalizing seafood! It’s open to couples and singles to come and learn some techniques that will make your life easier in the kitchen with a menu that will satisfy your senses. You will enjoy this interactive cooking class, we are pulling out all the stops! Check out our menu below:

-Mediterranean bean dip with rosemary and lemon with heart shaped crostini
-Oysters a La Carl: Freshly shucked oysters with a creamy custard, garlic, prosciutto and other toppings grilled to a bubbly bite!
-Champagne mojitos
-Seared diver scallops topped with a rich, macadamia lemon pesto and nestled on a bed of tomato garlic coulis
-Pomegranate mint martini
-Prosciutto wrapped prawns sauteed with a sambuca orange rosemary sauce, divinely decadent
-Artisinal chocolates

While a few things may change, portion sizes will always be generous. BOOK TODAY!

WHEN: Thursday, February 14th 2013
WHERE: The Village Stand 216 NE 98th Street, Miami Shores FL 33138
RESERVE 305-297-8121
TIME: 7:30 PM

Movies on the Plaza: The Notebook 2/15/13

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Movies on the Plaza: The Notebook
Friday, 02/15/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The-NotebookBrickell World Plaza
600 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

Brickell World Plaza presents Movies on the Plaza featuring The Notebook, a 2004 romantic drama directed by Nick Cassavetes, from a screenplay written by Jeremy Leven and Jan Sardi, which is in turn based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks.

The film stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as a young couple who fall in love during the early 1940s (Wikipedia).

Movies on the Plaza is a free, family-friendly event sponsored by Brickell World Plaza each month.

Parking is free in the surface lot. Chair rentals are available.

Bring dinner. Bring snacks. Coolers are allowed, but please, no glass or bottles. Movies nights are subject to favorable weather conditions.

For more information please call (305) 384-7170

Dogfish Head Vertical Beer Tasting 1/28/13

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Dogfish Head Vertical Beer Tasting
Monday, 01/28/2013, 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
lous-dogfish-resizedLou’s Beer Garden
7337 Harding Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
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Lou’s Beer Garden invites you to a special garden vertical beer tasting with Dogfish Head. Enjoy World Wide Stout ’10, Olde School Barley Wine ’09, Raison D’Extra (discontinued for the last 3 years), Hell Hound, plus 60, 75, and 120 minute IPA’s. Enjoy tastings, flights, and single servings plus food pairings from Lou’s kitchen. Also, talk beer with the sales folks from Dogfish Head.

‘for artists…By Artists’ presents Jenny Perez & Marcio Karam 1/27/13

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‘for artists…By Artists’ presents Jenny Perez & Marcio Karam
Sunday, 01/27/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:59 pm
faba127HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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We are pleased to be kicking off 2013 Season with a A digital Art Exhibition by Jenny Perez & A Body Paint Exhibition by Marcio Karam.

The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistsByArtists) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, designers and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizing its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.

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About Jenny Perez

Miami native Jenny Perez combines her Latin background with the up-tempo beat of South Florida’s diverse cultures to portray vivid stories of the human spirit through art. With rich bold colors , Jenny Perez fondly creates thought provoking paintings with whimsical
Afro-Cuban accents.

Like many artists, Jenny Perez’s passion for art began in her early youth, and later transpired into a series of original, ingenious compositions — although she initially began career training as a Biology major at the Florida International University. Today, Jenny has collaborated with a list of renowned artists after her collection “Phases” was discovered at the trendy Contesta Rock Hair of South Beach.

Jenny Perez has been featured in noted hot spots in South Florida like Española Way, Uva Restaurant and Lounge, and The Imagine Boutique. As she continues to translate stories in the Art world, Jenny Perez Is rapidly becoming a female prodigy to art collectors of the subtle industry of fine art, new aged pop art, and commercial arts.

www.jennyperez.com

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About Marcio Karam

Original art by Marcio Karam, a Brasilian arirbrush artist, now located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Interview…..

We meet Brazillian born Body Painter, Marcio Karam and we ask him how he got the bodypainting bug ….

“I was born in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and as a boy my first passion was surfing but then I found paint and began painting surf/skateboards,first for myself and then for my friends. The opportunity then came for me to move to the USA where surfing took a back seat and Art took over as my new meaning for life. As a young artist I had and tried many ideas and artforms; oil painting, acrylics, watercolor but in the end Airbrush became my media of choice and my father bought me my first full airbrush set up – I was in heaven.

I later graduated with a degree in commercial arts and illustration, and then went on to work freelance and for various ad agencies until I felt I had he honed my skills and decided to go it alone. I opened my first studio MKARTS & DESIGN. That’s when the art went wild, painting cars, bikes, boats, canvases and much more for clients, movies, tv commercials and anybody that wanted custom art, there was nothing that I wouldn’t paint, My motto was “if you bring it to my shop i’ll paint it!”

As the studio grew the art kept getting better and better and soon I discovered a new medium ‘People’. I started body painting models for photoshoots, tv ,print, car shows and conventions and pretty much any job you could think of and I now run my studio in South Florida with a couple of other artists and focus on creating some of the wildest body art on some beautifull Models. I love taking this art to a new level”

www.mkarts.com

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Resident Music Composers:
UMBER BANDI -VILLE & GEORGE VIDAL

Special Guest Music Composer:
BEPPE GIOIA
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ENJOY OUR ARTISTS DINNER SPECIAL PAIRING MENU BY
elit By Stoli…

Dinner Reservations are highly recommended for this event.

elit by Stoli Dinner Pairing/Menu
$40 (Tax and gratuity not included)
RSVP for Dinner: 305.987.8885 or info@havenLounge.com

Mixology by Isaac Grillo

Culinary Cuisine prepared by Chef Todd Erickson

elit by STOLI…Cocktail Creations by Mixologist Isaac Grillo

HOSTED BY: SANDRA GARCIA, ROD PRATT
PROJECTION DESIGN BY: Ricardo Agudelo
CURATED BY: ROD PRATT

Photographs by Bob Quesada from Xixón Restaurant

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A view from the front door through an etched glass panel which lists menu items.
A view from the front door through an etched glass panel which lists menu items.

To say that Xixón is just a Spanish Restaurant would be akin to saying that Lebron and Dwayne are a couple of Americans who just happen to play basketball.

Xixón, the modest sized restaurant started by the husband and wife team of Carlos Mattos and Begonia Tuya in 2001 has moved and grown into a world class, tri-leveled, gastronomic powerhouse with a menu that combines the best traditions of Spanish Cuisine interpreted with a modern and unique European touch.

In addition to the three levels of the restaurant, there is also a fully stocked deli offering Ibérico ham, sausages and a huge variety of cheeses as well as many other items.

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The deli stocks a large variety of hams and cheeses.

The restaurant’s wine list boasts more than 700 different wine labels (yes…you read that right… that’s 700) with more than 5,000 bottles on hand in the temperature controlled cellar which is kept at a constant 64°.

A few weeks ago, Xixón’s Client Relations Manager, Lidia Hernandez, suggested to chefs Jon Gonzalez and Jose Ruiz that they should create a lunch menu which would allow the lunch patrons to sample a variety of the many dishes the restaurant had to offer in smaller “lunch sized” portions. The chefs responded by creating a unique menu which relies on locally available fresh ingredients to enhance the flavor of authentic Spanish dishes.

The wine cellar...5,000 bottles kept at a constant 64°.
The wine cellar…5,000 bottles kept at a constant 64°.

From a refreshing Gazpacho (chilled tomato soup) which goes so well with our Miami weather to Salpicón de Mariscos (seafood salad) brimming with shrimp, calamari, mussels, octopus with the just right touch of vinegar and olive oil and Pescado Fresco (fresh fish) which is… very fresh. I happened to sample Lubina (European sea bass) baked to a golden light crunch with a delicate white wine sauce, it was spectacular.

Salpicón de Mariscos
Salpicón de Mariscos

The Guisado de Carrilleras de Buey con Verduritas Estofadas (beef cheek stew with vegetables) is simply delicious with a rich and velvety red wine sauce which has that homemade taste that only slow cooking and careful attention to detail can bring forward.

The Arroz con Leche (Spanish rice pudding) had the right touch of sweetness and creaminess. The Crema Catalana (commonly referred to as a Spanish crème brulée) was the most delicate I have ever tasted.

The portions for the lunch menu which includes: soup, appetizer, main course and dessert, are just the right size to allow for thoroughly enjoying the meal, feeling satisfied rather than feeling overstuffed, after all…not all of us can take a “siesta” after lunch…but if we did…we’d probably dream about what to eat the next time we visit Xixón.

Lunch menu: $18.00

Bob Quesada on facebook

 

More images from Xixón:

 

 

The wine cellar dining area below.
The wine cellar dining area below.
The main floor level.
The main floor level.
P{Art of the tapas bar.
Part of the tapas bar.
The bar.
The bar.
Chefs Jon Gonzalez and Jose Ruiz.
Chefs Jon Gonzalez and Jose Ruiz.
Crema Catalana.
Crema Catalana.
Arroz con Leche.
Arroz con Leche.
Guisado de Carrilleras de Buey con Verduritas Estofadas
Guisado de Carrilleras de Buey con Verduritas Estofadas
Pescado Fresco.
Pescado Fresco.

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Crema de Langosta, Gazpacho and Crema de Calabaza.
Crema de Langosta, Gazpacho and Crema de Calabaza.
Large variety of cheeses.
Large variety of cheeses.
Great variety of hams.
Great variety of hams.

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Wine bar at the entrance.
Wine bar at the entrance.

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Self service wine bar.
Self service wine bar.
The daily specials.
The daily specials.
Upstairs.
Upstairs.
Upstairs can fit large parties.
Upstairs can fit large parties.

 

Art Wynwood Fair 2013 2/15/13-2/18/13

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Art Wynwood Fair 2013
Friday, Feb. 15, 12 to 9 pm
Saturday, Feb. 16, 12 to 8 pm
Sunday, Feb. 17, 12 to 7 pm
Monday, Feb. 18, 12 to 6 pm
The Art Miami Pavilion
Midtown Miami | Wynwood Arts District
3101 NE 1st Avenue (between NE 31st St and NE 32 St)
Miami, FL 33137
www.art-wynwood.com

Admission: Tickets can be purchased onsite:
One day fair pass $15
Multi-day fair pass $30
Students 12-18 years and Seniors $10
Children under 12 years accompanied by adult Free
Groups 10 or more $10

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, 6 to 10 pm
Art Wynwood VIP Preview
3101 NE 1st Avenue (between NE 31st St and NE 32 St)

Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, 8:30 to 10 pm
Art Wynwood After Party – The Wynwood Walls
2550 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
Art Wynwood VIP cardholders and exhibitors are invited to an after party at the Wynwood Walls. Cocktails and Beverages provided by Joey’s and Wynwood Kitchen & Bar.
10 pm – midnight
The party continues for all art enthusiasts with live music and cash bar.

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, 7 to 10 pm
Art Wynwood After Party – BAC (Bakehouse Art Complex)
561 NW 32nd Street, Miami, FL 33127
Bakehouse Art Complex hosts this VIP after party with complimentary cocktails and live entertainment. Artists’ studios are open.
$10 admission for general public. Free admission for Art Wynwood VIP.
All proceeds go toward supporting the mission of the Bakehouse Art Complex.

Ground breaking Art Wynwood Fair Readies for Second Edition on President’s Day Weekend
Success of Inaugural Fair Leads to Expansion in 2013
70 Top International galleries to Participate

Following its widely acclaimed inaugural edition, the groundbreaking Art Wynwood Fair, enthusiastically embraced by the international art dealer community, Miami and the Wynwood Arts District will return for its second year during Presidents Weekend February 14- 18, 2013. Art Wynwood will take place in the spacious 100,000-square-foot Art Miami Pavilion, which attracted more than 60,000 attendees during the 2012 edition of Art Miami.

Guests at the exclusive VIP Preview on Valentine’s Day, February 14 will experience a First View of the highly anticipated Art Wynwood at this private reception. It’s the first opportunity to acquire some of the finest pieces of contemporary art before the Fair opens to the public. VIP guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Showcasing a diverse range of fresh and edgy works by established and emerging international contemporary artists from more than 13 countries around the globe, Art Wynwood continues to shine a spotlight on Midtown Miami and the Wynwood Arts District as a flourishing international cultural destination and the epicenter of Miami’s art, fashion, design and culinary communities.

A main feature of the 2013 Fair will be the highlight of street art, murals, pop surrealism and other genres from the contemporary underground movement exemplified by two very special projects by Wynwood Walls including a stunning wrap around installation suspended above the VIP Lounge by famed artist Jesse Geller courtesy of Goldman Properties, in honor of the late Tony Goldman. Art Wynwood is perfectly positioned to further the growing world-wide recognition of this movement by providing the enthusiast and seasoned art world traveler alike, a distinctive opportunity to explore, learn and collect what is fast becoming the most significant art movement of our times.
 
“We are honored to be dedicating this years Art Wynwood fair to the late Tony Goldman, who was so instrumental in the launch of Art Wynwood. We have received an incredibly positive response from those who visited and participated in the inaugural edition of Art Wynwood, last year. This year’s strong renewal rate of participating galleries and new participating galleries reflects a confidence that Midtown Miami’s Wynwood Arts District has truly evolved into a year-round cultural destination for collecting contemporary art, particularly during President’s Day Weekend.”, says Nick Korniloff, Fair Director and Partner.
 
The following highly respected galleries from around the globe will participate in this year’s Art Wynwood:
101/exhibit, Miami/ Aldo de Sousa Gallery, Buenos Aires/ Alfredo Ginocchio Gallery, Mexico City/ Art Nouveau Gallery, Miami, Maracaibo/ Arte Berri, Santo Domingo/ Ascaso Gallery, Miami/ Aureus Contemporary, Providence/ Barry Friedman Ltd., New York/ Beatriz Esguerra Art, Bogota/ Black & White Gallery / Project Space, New York/ Black Square Gallery, Miami/ C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore/ Catherine Edelman Gallery, Chicago/ Cernuda Arte, Coral Gables/ Claire Oliver Gallery, New York/ Consultores de Arte S.A., Miami/ Contessa Gallery, Cleveland/ Cynthia Corbett Gallery, London/ Cynthia-Reeves, New York/ David Lusk Gallery, Memphis/ De Buck Gallery, New York/ DEAN PROJECT, New York/ Durban Segnini Gallery, Miami/ Eli Klein Fine Art, New York/ Fabien Castanier Gallery, Los Angeles/ Flowers, New York/Forum Gallery, New York, Beverly Hills/ Galeria Mediccci, Caracas, Venezuela/ GB-AiBo Asian Art, Rye, New York/ Guy Hepner, West Hollywood, California/ Hardcore Art Contemporary Space, Miami/ Hollis Taggart Gallery, New York / Jerald Melberg Gallery, Charlotte/ Juan Ruiz Gallery, Maracaibo, Miami/ Kavachnina Contemporary, Miami/ KM Fine Arts, Chicago/ Lausberg Contemporary, Dusseldorf, Germany/ Lelia Mordoch Gallery, Miami/ Leslie Smith Gallery, Amsterdam/ LICHT FELD Gallery, Basel/ Mark Borghi Fine Art Inc, New York, Palm Beach/ Mindy Solomon Gallery, St. Petersburg/ Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, New York/ N O M A D Gallery, Brussels/ Now Contemporary Art, Miami/ Oxenberg Fine Art, Miami, Florida/ Pan American Art Projects, Miami/ Projects Gallery, Miami/ PSH Project, Miami, Bogota, La Paz, Columbia, Rimonim Art Gallery, Miami Beach, Florida, Rosenbaum Contemporary, Boca Raton/ Rubbers Internacional, Buenos Aires/ Rudolf Budja Gallery, Miami/ Sundaram Tagore Gallery, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore/ The McLoughlin Gallery, San Francisco/ Unix Fine Art, London/ Victori Contemporary, New York, New York/ Waltman Ortega Fine Art, Miami, Paris/ Waterhouse & Dodd, London, New York, New York City/ WESTWOOD GALLERY NYC, New York/ Witzenhausen Gallery, New York, Amsterdam/ Zadok, Miami, Florida.
 
Partners & Sponsors:
Art Wynwood is generously sponsored by its Official Luxury Real Estate Partner Christie’s International Real Estate as well as Superyachts.com; JW Marriot Marquis Miami; Hotel Beaux Arts Miami; Turon Travel; Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau; and supported by; Miami Art Dealers Association; Wynwood Art Dealers Association; Goldman Properties; Wynwood Walls; db Bistro Moderne; Joey’s; Wynwood Kitchen and Bar; Bakehouse Art Complex; Société Perrier; The Miami Herald; MutualArt.com; Hyperallergic; WLRN; IRREVERSIBLE; Balthazar; Haute Living; Art Nexus; The Art Newspaper; Artinfo; Arte Al Dia and Midtown Miami.
 
Art Wynwood VIP cardholders and members of the press are invited to experience a First View of the highly anticipated Art Wynwood at this private reception. It’s the first opportunity to acquire some of the finest pieces of contemporary art before the Fair opens to the public. VIP guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
 
Shuttle Service:
Route 1 – One dedicated Mini Bus Service Daily from Feb. 15 through Feb. 18 from 10:30 am – 7 pm
1. JW Marriott Marquis Miami – 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, FL 33131
2. Art Miami Pavilion – 3101 NE 1st Avenue, Midtown Miami, FL 33137
Route 2 – One Dedicated Mini Bus Service from Feb. 15 through Feb. 18 from 12 – 6 pm
1. Art Miami Pavilion – 3101 NE 1st Avenue, Midtown Miami, FL 33137
2. Fontainebleau Hotel – 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140

The Dirty Dutch Model Beach Volleyball Tournament Presented by Bimini Bay Resort 2/7/13-2/10/13

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The Dirty Dutch Model Beach Volleyball Tournament  Presented by Bimini Bay Resort
mf_ad_final_REVFebruary 7-10, 2013
8th and Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL
www.modelbeachvolleyball.com

Schedule:
Thursday, Feb 7, 6pm: Beach Bunny Agency Fitting Party
750 Collins Avenue
Complimentary cocktails & music by Triarchy
 
Friday, Feb 8, 4pm: Model Agency Clinics with NVL Pros & Kid’s Clinic
8th & Ocean Drive
 
Friday, Feb 8, 11pm: Official Kickoff Party at SL Miami
James Royal Palm Hotel
 
Saturday, Feb 9, 10am-5pm: MBVT Day One
8th & Ocean Drive
 
Saturday, Feb 9: After party TBA
 
Sunday, Feb 10, 10am-5pm: MBVT Day Two
8th & Ocean Drive

Model Agencies Battle in a live Beach Volleyball Tournament for South Beach Supremacy
 
Co-hosted by 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit & Carl’s Junior Model Nina Agdal, National Volleyball League Champion Casey Patterson & King of the Beach Sinjin Smith
 
Get Spiked! What do you get when you combine top models, professional athletes, sun, sand & live music? – the sexiest event on the planet.
 
The Dirty Dutch Model Beach Volleyball Tournament (MBVT) presented by Bimini Bay Resort in association with the National Volleyball League (NVL) will make its 4th annual debut on 8th & Ocean Drive on Feb 9 & 10, 2013 from 10am-5pm daily.
 
MBVT is a public & free event where all of the top modeling agencies in Miami get together and form co-ed teams and compete in this thrilling 2-day tournament. For the 2nd consecutive year, MBVT has partnered with the NVL & the some of the top pro beach volleyball athletes.
 
These professionals will be on site at the event coaching each of the agency teams as well as participating in live exhibition matches.
 
The Australian Gold NVL pro’s and coaches to our agencies include #5 ranked US player and #2 ranked US team Casey Patterson, King of the Beach with over 140 beach victories Sinjin Smith, WNBA champion and converted volleyball professional Kelly Schumacher & Adrian Carambula. 24 year old phenom and top 10 player in the US that is regarded as most entertaining player in the game today.
 
Winners will receive an all expense weekend getaway, to the luxurious Bimini Bay Resort and Marina on March 1-3, 2013, courtesy of Balearia Bahamas Express. Here, four teams will compete in a rematch at the resort’s Sakara Beach Club, on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
 
Participating agencies include Wilhelmina, Next, Caroline Gleason, Mega, Front, MC2, Elite, Runways & Ocean Models. 
 
A familiar face playing for the 2nd consecutive year for Wilhelmina models is CJ Koegel, from MTV’s Real World Cancun.
 
Things will be heating up on the sand, as the official MBVT radio partner will be Miami’s own Power96. The station will be broadcasting live all day at the tournament!
 
Inside the VIP Tent, models, media & celebrities will enjoy complimentary bites from MIAVOLLEYBALL2returning sponsor STK and some of Miami ‘s best pre-batched cocktails from Miami Cocktail Company.
 
Reebok CrossFit Miami Beach will have a pop-up branded container with a training activation where attendees can get familiar with the equipment and try a complimentary session with instructors from the Miami Beach facility. 
 
Monster Energy & Arizona Beverages will be keeping our beach, players & guests hydrated with multiple product flavors including Arnold Palmer Zero & CocoZona Espresso.
 
Neutrogena will be on site distributing their sun care Beach Defense products & European Wax Center’s waxing experts will be on hand giving advice for smooth and silky skin, as well as beach beauty tips.
 
Car Charging Group will be showcasing the newest charging systems and educating the public on the benefits of having an electronic car for the environment.
 
The events official printer and one of Miami’s longest standing business, Impress Digital Printing Solutions, produced all components of the Model Beach Volleyball site and will be promoting their newest service of promotional wrapping automobiles.
 
MBVT has partnered with well known Miami-based artist Alex Mijares to paint a custom designed DJ booth in the form of a lifeguard stand, which will be debuted at the tournament.
 
Official media partnerships include Men’s Fitness, Shape Magazine, OK! Magazine, World Red Eye & The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.
 
This year, MBVT’s benefitting charity is the IRIE Foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of South Floridaʼs youth through educational and extracurricular opportunities and improve the graduation rates among young students.
 
Attendees will enjoy live music by some of Miami’s top DJs including DJ Crespo, Stacie Todd & Triarchy.
 
The official swimwear of MBVT, Beach Bunny Swimwear, will be hosting a pre-event model agency fitting party on Feb 7 at 6pm at the Beach Bunny Store located at 750 Collins Ave. Participating models will be outfitted for the tournament and guests can enjoy cocktails & live music. Open to the public.
 
The official kickoff event will take place at Miami’s newest hotspot, owned by EMM Group, SL Miami located inside the James Royal Palm on Friday, February 8 2013 starting at 11pm.
 
2012 VIP guests included James Marsden, Michael Bay, Nina Agdal, Shawne Merriman, Joanna Krupa, Geoff Stults, Josh Hopkins, DeRay Davis & 2012 USA Olympic Silver Medalist’s Jennifer Kessy & April Ross.

1st Annual 80’S Festival At Sunset Cove Amphitheater 2/23/13

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1st Annual 80’S Festival At Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 3 PM till 10 PM
Sunset Cove Amphitheater
12551 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33498.

Ticket/Event Information:
Ticket prices range $32 – $148
Purchase online at www.the80sfest.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/the80sfestkarma

80’s Celebrities performing include Eddie Money “Take Me Home Tonight”, Debbie Gibson “Only In My Dreams”, Gioia Bruno (Expose) “Let Me Be The One”, Stacey Q “Two Of Hearts”, Pretty Poison / Jade Sterling “Catch Me I’m Falling”, E Casanova (world’s #1 Michael Jackson tribute artist) and others to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Karma Entertainment Group, LLC will hold the 1st Annual 80’s Fest, an original 80’s themed festival with a program that includes entertainment for all ages, food and drinks.

“We are very excited to step back in time for one day to a decade we remember and talk about as the good old fun times. We want to create an original festival theme that hasn’t been tapped into in decades. We plan to bring back the fun everyone loved and misses so much,” said Scott Lawrence, creator of 80’s Fest and President of Karma Entertainment Group, LLC.

This year’s premiere event will be hosted by co-producer, host and performer Gioia Bruno, member of Multi-platinum Group EXPOSE. 80’s Celebrities performing include Eddie Money “Take Me Home Tonight”, Debbie Gibson “Only In My Dreams”, Gioia Bruno (Expose) “Let Me Be The One”, Stacey Q “Two Of Hearts”, Pretty Poison / Jade Sterling “Catch Me I’m Falling”, E Casanova (world’s #1 Michael Jackson tribute artist), and others to be unveiled in the coming weeks. Festival activities include 80’s TV themed bars, 80’s arcade games, 80’s makeover at a hair and make up tent, a break dance crew, a best 80’s outfit contest, an 80’s merchandise tent and more.

Scott Lawrence is a driven individual who has worked in nightclubs as a manager and promoter for over 15 years. He has taken over and rented out nightclubs for special events for the past 8 years. Recently, Scott assembled a ‘dream team’ of entertainment professionals to form Karma Entertainment Group, LLC and produce events such as 80’s Fest.

Grand Opening Of The Weebles Coast To Coast Interactive Exhibit 1/26/13

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Grand Opening Of The Weebles Coast To Coast Interactive Exhibit
Saturday, January 26, 2013 / 11am
Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway
Watson Island, Miami

Miami Children’s Museum Takes Kids on a 50-State Learning Adventure in the WEEBLES Coast to Coast Exhibit

Children and families are invited to take a trip across the United Sates in Miami Children’s Museum’s new educational WEEBLES Coast to Coast exhibit, January 26 through May 5, 2013.

In the exhibit, created by Milwaukee’s Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., visitors will travel to each of the 50 states to explore U.S. geography, history and culture. Exhibit activities feature favorite American travel, sports and leisure pastimes, music from across the nation, and fun and important information about well-known people, places and historical events. Children will power a riverboat down the Mississippi, hit a home run at Fenway Park, build the Saint Louis Gateway Arch, ride a mule into the Grand Canyon, snorkel in Hawaii, explore the Florida Everglades and much more!

Visitors will enjoy planning their “trip” with a giant U.S. map and a touch-screen kiosk featuring the country’s geographic regions, important state facts, national landmarks and popular tourist destinations. Murals of beautiful American landscapes provide the backdrop for engaging play areas that represent U.S. regions: Western, Mountain, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast, and create memorable stops at the seaside, mountains, forest and desert. A special reading area is dedicated to U.S. geography, history, travel, and the idea that “a book can take you anywhere!”

The 2,500 sq. ft. exhibit is designed for children ages 4 -10. Hands-on activities present opportunities for children to build cognitive and social skills, be physically active, curious and imaginative, and express themselves through music, movement and art. Educational content in the exhibit reflects developmental milestones for early learners set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and national academic standards for school-age children.

The educational WEEBLES Coast to Coast exhibit is a marvelous adventure of self-discovery for the whole family, only at Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island in Miami, from Saturday, January 26 through Sunday, May 5, 2013.  Entrance to the exhibit is included in each regular admission to the Museum.  Admission is $16 for adults and children, $12 for Florida Residents, free for children under 1 year and admission for Members is complimentary.  For more information contact the Museum at 305.373.KIDS (5437) or visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.

The Miami Children’s Museum offers bilingual and interactive exhibits; programs and classes and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication.  They have 14 interactive galleries as well as housing many exciting and fun traveling exhibits.  Miami Children’s Museum (MCM) is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to realize their highest potential. Through arts and educational programs, MCM seeks to include and target all audiences in Miami’s changing and diverse community by becoming the "town center" for Miami-Dade County’s children and families.

Celebrated Painter Diego Jacobson Hosts Cocktail Reception 1/31/13

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Celebrated Painter Diego Jacobson Hosts Cocktail Reception
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, 7 p.m. reception
LMNT Gallery
59 NW 36 Street
Miami, FL 33127
Kindly RSVP to DiegoJacobson@TaraInk.com

On-site complimentary parking available

Titled “Everything Is Perfect,” the exhibition will focus on artist Diego Jacobson’s spiritual and philosophical outlook on life based on the principle “do not judge”

Abstract expressionist painter Diego Jacobson will host a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception featuring 70 paintings from his personal collection. Titled “Everything is Perfect,” the exhibition is based on Jacobson’s philosophy on life, which is simply: “If everything is perfect, you can’t judge anything.”

For Jacobson, every brushstroke is painful, but that didn’t stop the Miami resident from conquering dystonia, a crippling neurological disorder, to become one of the most celebrated Latino artists of his generation. Born in Argentina and raised between Puerto Rico and New York, Jacobson dabbled in drawing as a child, but concluded he just wasn’t any good. When he was eight years old, the earliest signs of generalized dystonia began to creep into his body, forcing him into a wheelchair. At 13, Jacobson underwent cryosurgery, an invasive brain surgery that drastically improved his symptoms.

Jacobson officially began painting when he was in his 30s – after managing a clothing manufacturing business, completing a Master’s degree in Practical Spirituality at the Peace Theological Seminary & College of Philosophy in California, and traveling the world. It wasn’t until Jacobson discovered the artwork of Beatles’ artist Paul McCartney that he felt inspired to put paint to canvas. Today, Jacobson’s paintings have been shown in exhibitions from New York to Italy, and have impressed critics around the world.

Miami Children’s Museum Calendar February 2013

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Miami Children’s Museum February Calendar
February 2013
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132.
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
305.373.KIDS (5437)

Cross Country February
Wobble from Coast to Coast!

Mini Monday Mornings
Every Monday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for a special time with the littlest members of your family. Mini Monday Mornings are designed for children under three years old to have a quiet time to explore the Museum and enjoy programs made just for them. We will engage all of their senses with painting, sand play, story times, and a music activity. There will be no school group visits on these mornings.
 
Wear Red Day
Friday, February 1, 2013
Join us in a country-wide effort to raise awareness about healthy hearts. We will teach children how to be heart smart by eating right and being physically active. Come wearing red to receive a special prize!
 
Groundhog Day
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Legend says that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, winter is over and spring is upon us. Join us for a reenactment of the Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania at 12:00 pm at our Sandcastle!
 
Marilyn’s Cooking Cart
Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Help Marilyn cook healthy dishes from across the country and then take the recipes to try at home.
 
Fit and Fun with Panache
Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Exercising is fun with Panache Fitness Company. Join them as they take you through different exercises that the whole family can do at home.
 
Super Bowl Sunday
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Come to MCM before the Super Bowl kickoff to run practice drills with real tackle dummies, learn football cheers, and get your face painted with your team colors!
 
Thank a Mailman Day
Monday, February 4, 2013
Join us to celebrate this special day by making a thank you card for your mailman in our Art studio!
 
Sensory Saturday
Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
The Museum reserves these hours specifically for families of children with special needs. Lights and sounds will be dimmed to create a comfortable environment for children to explore. Special activities will include yoga, art and music. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Angelica at (305) 373-5437 ext. 126 or sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org.
MCM opens to the public at 11 am
 
Brazilian Carnival
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Come celebrate carnival at MCM! We will have a parade with confetti and Brazilian drummers and dancers, a special samba class, make our own masks, and more!
 
Zumba Class
Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
Working out is fun and easy to do! Join our Zumba Master Trainer for this 60-minute high energy and motivating Zumba class with unique moves and combinations set to lively music.
 
Chinese New Year Celebration
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Join us at MCM for a special celebration of the Chinese New Year. We will make good luck goldfish, Chinese paper lanterns, and even have a parade with a Chinese dragon!
 
Dance Performance by the Dance Gallery
Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Come enjoy a special dance performance by children from the Dance Gallery!
 
New Orleans Mardi Gras!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Join us on Fat Tuesday to make special Mardi Gras masks in our art studio. We will also be giving everyone a strand of celebratory beads when they come in!
 
Valentine’s Day
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Bring your children to MCM after school on Valentine’s Day to receive a flower! We also be making Valentine cards for the special people in our lives.
 
Target Free Friday
Friday, February 15, 2013
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Come enjoy a special geography-themed Friday at the Museum with free admission for everyone. We will have fun activities inspired by the United States, and we will be open late until 9:00 p.m.
 
Marilyn’s Cooking Cart
Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Help Marilyn cook healthy dishes from across the country and then take the recipes to try at home.
 
Environmental Explorers Day
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Learn about our planet and environment at MCM! We will be planting our own plants, creating a mangrove diorama, learning about different forms of life in our environment, and seeing what we can do to protect it!
 
President’s Day
Monday, February 18, 2013
Join us on this day off of school for a fun day celebrating our country and our presidents. We will have patriotic crafts in our art studio, and even a historical story times with Benjamin Franklin and Clara Barton!
 
Love Your Pet Day
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Come celebrate Love Your Pet day at MCM. We will be making our own homemade dog treats and cat toys, having a puppet show of the story of Dog and Bear, and having a special reading of The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems.
 
Drumming for Wellness
Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Jeffrey Deen lets family follow his rhythm each month. Performing on various percussion instruments from around the world, Jeffrey captivates his audience and then invites them to join the fun by handing out a drum to each member.
 
Pioneer Day
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Pioneers were brave Americans who travelled across the country in covered wagons to start a new life on new land. Come learn more about their lifestyle as we make homemade butter, write and draw with homemade ink and quills, and create our own yarn dolls. You can even pose for a family photo in the covered wagon photo op in our Weebles Coast to Coast gallery!
 
 
February Drop Ins:
11 a.m.         Baby Block Builders (Port 1)
11:00 – 3:00         Art Studio Open (AIR)
11:30 a.m.      Weebles World Sandbox (Sandcastle)
12:30 p.m.      Track a Florida Panther (Weebles)
1:30 p.m.       Rock N Roll Dance Party
2:30 p.m.       American Character Story Time
3:30 p.m.       State of the Day
4:30 p.m.       Campfire Circle Time
          
On weekends:
4:00 p.m.              Space Needle Challenge
 
Baby Block Builders- We will take out blocks for our younger visitors to play with and practice hand-eye coordination and motor skills. An educator will be there to facilitate imaginative play.
Weebles World Sandbox- Our giant sandbox has been infested with Weebles! Children can make up a whole world and stories for the different characters while they play in the sand.
Track a Florida Panther- Children will learn directions and how to use a compass with this activity. An educator will meet them in the Weebles gallery and show them how to use a compass to move in certain directions. The children will then get a scavenger hunt with directions like “Go south for about 20 steps, or until you see a sign from the panther.” We will put picture clues around the museum they will find, and the final picture of the panther will be up in the teddy bear gallery. If they write the correct location of the panther on their paper, they will get a prize at the front desk.
Rock n Roll Dance Party- Children will be able to get their groove on to classic American hits
American Character Story Time- We will have children’s stories that tell the story of important American historical figures, ie Amelia Earhart and John Adams. One of our educators will then dress up as the character and read “their” story to the children.
State of the Day- Educators will pick out a state, show the children where is located, and talk about what is important about that state. Afterwards, they will do a activity with the children, i.e. a Hawaiian hula lesson or make monarch butterflies since they are the state insect of Alabama.
Campfire Circle Time- We will set up a pretend bonfire and pop up tent in the gallery and gather the children around. Educators can then teach a sing-a-long (like the Fifty Nifty United States and other patriotic songs) or teach wilderness skills (like how to set up a bonfire, pack for a camping trip, or use a compass)  or just pretend play with the children while explain normal camping activities. Each activity is dependent on the age and amount of children.
Space Needle Challenge-  This is another name for the Marshmallow Challenge. Contestants will try to make the tallest free standing structure out of the given materials that will support the marshmallow on the top, so the entire structure will resemble the Space Needle.
 
Artist in Residence Studio:
Come out and work with our resident artists and enjoy the art activities they have created. 
Open Studio Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*Closed on Wednesday & Thursday
                   
MCM in the Community:
Here is a list of upcoming events that Miami Children’s Museum will be participating in: 
Story Time at Books & Books  At Coral Gables on Saturday, January 26th at 10 a.m.

The Cleveland Orchestra presents Berlioz and Beethoven with Garrick Ohlsson 2/1/13-2/2/13

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The Cleveland Orchestra presents Berlioz and Beethoven with Garrick Ohlsson
TCO_ohlssonFriday, February 1, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall at the
Adrienne Arsht Center for the
Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Miami, FL 33132
Click here for program, ticket and series information
Tickets: 305.949.6722

Berlioz & Beethoven
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Garrick Ohlsson, piano

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

Berlioz’s groundbreaking symphony depicts the haunting story of an artist plagued by infatuation and unrequited love.

His passionate Symphonie fantastique is juxtaposed with Beethoven’s serene and introspective Piano Concerto No. 4 with the acclaimed Garrick Ohlsson as soloist.

Presented by the Miami Music Association and the Adrienne Arsht Center

Bass Museum of Art, Miami Symphony Orchestra and City of Miami Beach Arts in the Parks present a concert on the lawn in Collins Park 1/27/13

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Bass Museum of Art, Miami Symphony Orchestra and City of Miami Beach Arts in the Parks present a concert on the lawn in Collins Park
misoSunday, January 27, 2013, 4pm
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Event Link

Bring a blanket, picnic and the whole family to enjoy a FREE al fresco performance of "Ocean Drive in Vienna" by the Miami Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Eduardo Marturet.

Valet parking will be available at $15/car | Concert immediately follows IDEA@thebass Family Day activities

Nicky’s Restaurant Sports Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Pembroke Pines 2/3/13

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Nicky’s Restaurant Sports Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Pembroke Pines
Sunday, 02/03/2013, 02:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Nicky’s Restaurant Sports Bar
220 NW 180 Avenue,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33331
Facebook Link

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., January 22, 2013- Nicky’s Restaurant Sports Bar is celebrating their grand opening on Sunday February 3, 2013 in a huge way. The recently renovated sports bar is kicking off the festivities by hosting a neighborhood tailgate themed party in honor of the biggest day in football.

The tailgate party starts from 2pm to 6pm, is free, includes beer tastings and is open to the public. Inside, Nicky’s will offer guests an all you can eat buffet, all you can drink drafts, well liquor, and well wines for $50 per person. Buffet dishes include prime rib, chicken, fish, and vegetarian options. One of South Florida’s hottest bands, High Tolerance, will also be jamming the tunes. There will be plenty of fun kid’s activities and a variety of vendors will also be on site.

“We are very excited about opening Nicky’s,” says Michael Orlando, restaurant manager. “We’ve created a venue that appeals to a diverse crowd, including sports fans, families, and foodies. Not just a sports bar, we offer a relaxed atmosphere with a classic menu and exciting new food items created by our very own Executive Chef, Julio Renderos.”

The restaurant is open every day and kids under 12 eat free on Mondays. Executive Chef Julio Renderos is creating weekly culinary creations that include a variety of fresh new concepts. Nicky’s also has a private room and is looking forward to hosting events for private events, local charities, businesses and sports teams.

Nicky’s Restaurant Sports Bar is located at:
220 NW 180th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
(954) 441-9464

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/nickys.silverlakes.

Shireen Sandoval and Trina Robinson host VIP Reception benefiting Dressed for Success 1/26/13

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Shireen Sandoval and Trina Robinson to host VIP Reception
147Saturday, January 26th
6:00 p.m. VIP Reception  
8:00 p.m. Sweet Honey in the Rock Performance
The South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 Southwest 211th Street
Cutler Bay, FL 33189.

VIP tickets are $65, which includes a ticket to the show and a percentage of these ticket sales will benefit DFS Miami.  Tickets may also be purchased by visiting smdcac.org or at the box office at (786) 573-5300.

The South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center is proud to partner with Dress for Success Miami (DFS Miami) for a special pre-show reception that will officially give way to a spectacular performance by the internationally-renowned, Grammy Award-winning, a cappella singing group SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK®. The evening will commence with red carpet arrivals at 6pm followed by a champagne and wine reception provided by Diageo, sumptuous passed hors d’oeuvres by An Affair to Remember, beverage service provided by The Catering Shop, Inc., music by Luis Fundora of Level 5 Entertainment and the presentation of special awards to the members of the PWG (Professionals Women’s Group). Dress for Success is excited to welcome television personalities, Shireen Sandoval and Trina Robinson as the official hosts for the reception. VIP tickets are $65, which includes a ticket to the show and a percentage of these ticket sales will benefit DFS Miami.

Bakehouse Presents Emerging Collector Series 1/24/13, 2/7/13, 2/21/13

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Bakehouse Presents Emerging Collector Series
BAC
561 NW 32nd St.
Miami, FL 33127
Space is limited, kindly RSVP to rsvp@bacfl.org
Admission:
Free for BAC Members at the Benefactor Level and above
$20 for BAC Members
$25 for general public
$60 for all three-panels (discounted rate)
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Bakehouse Art Complex Bridges the Gap Between Emerging Collectors and Emerging Artists in a Three-Part Series

The Bakehouse Art Complex, BAC, presents a three part interactive series where art enthusiasts can learn the ins and outs of becoming collectors in today’s art market. Each session will be followed by guided studio tours which will allow guest to visit with BAC resident artists in their working studios. Denise Gerson, former Associate Director of the Lowe Art Museum and independent curator, will moderate panel discussion on the select Thursday evenings beginning January 24 with Emerge as a Collector, followed by Find the Artist, Make Your Purchase! on February 7, and Now What? Collections Management on February 21. All panels will take place from 6pm to 8pm at the BAC.
 
The BAC, South Florida’s premiere center for emerging and mid-career artists, provides a unique setting where gallery exhibitions are presented alongside the artist studio, giving guests the opportunity to put into practice all they have learned during the talks.

Thursday, January 24, 2013, 6-8pm
Emerge as a Collector
Topics include: What to collect; price point; concentrate your interest; where to look; and envisioning your collection.Moderator: Denise Gerson, Panelists: Luky Cancio, Sheila Elias, Vivian Pfeiffer

Thursday, February 7, 2013, 6-8pm
Find the Artist, Make Your Purchase!
Topics include: Research; connecting with professionals; visiting galleries and shows; artist selection; pricing and negotiation; and when to engage a professional dealer.  
Moderator: Denise Gerson, Panelists*: Bernice Steinbaum, *additional panelists pending confirmation

Thursday, February 21, 2013, 6-8pm
Now What? Collections Management
Topics include: getting the work home; where and how to display it; outgrowing your space; collections management; and sending work out on loan.  
Moderator: Denise Gerson, Panelists: Jason Hedges, Dora Valdes-Fauli, Sherry Zambrano

Rude Mechs in the Method Gun 2/8/13

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MDC Live Arts Presents Rude Mechs in The Method Gun
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 – 9, at 8 p.m.
rudemechanicsThe Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

2 Nights ONLY!
February 8 & 9

Don’t Miss the S. Florida Debut of Austin’s Raucous Theater Collective – The Rude Mechs!

1 of 3 companies in the country “making theatre that matters” says The New York Times

Miami Dade College’s MDC Live Arts presents the Rude Mechs in a wild and inventive look at the cult of acting in The Method Gun, a play about the ecstasy and excesses of performing. Daring and celebratory in roughly equal parts, it’s an irreverent cocktail of big ideas, cheap laughs, and dizzying spectacle. February 8th and 9th at the Colony Theatre. Information and tickets at www.mdclivearts.org and 305-237-3010.

Prodigy Pianist Comes of Age – Sijing Ye to Perform at Miami International Piano Festival’s Classical Sundays at Five 2/3/13

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Prodigy Pianist Comes of Age – Sijing Ye to Perform at Miami International Piano Festival’s Classical Sundays at Five
Sunday, 02/03/2013, 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
sijing-webflyer-1-23-13Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street ,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Webpage Link

Miami, FL (January 24, 2013) The third in a series of classical piano concerts presented by the Miami International Piano Festival, “Four Classical Sundays at Five” will feature Sijing Ye of China on Sunday, February 3 at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Aventura, FL at 5 P.M.

About the Four Classical Sundays at Five Concerts

The Miami International Piano Festival has created the Four Classical Sundays at Five series as an addition to its regular season of programming. These intimate, classical, salon-style piano recitals are presented at the beautiful, new Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and feature some of the most renowned artists from around the globe. In an effort to revitalize the tradition of the salon concerts of the 19th century, each artist is invited to break the barrier between artist and audience by revealing their insights and thoughts about the repertoire, the composers and their fascinating interpretations. This creates a level of intimacy between performer and spectator that is not typical at more conventional recitals. A post-recital Meet-the-Artist reception allows audience and performers to get to know one another even further.

Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce’s Realtor Showcase Brunch and Learn Event 1/25/13

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Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce’s Realtor Showcase Brunch and Learn Event
Friday, 01/25/2013, 10:00 am – 01:00 pm
CG-RealtorMiami Association of Realtors Office
245 Alcazar Avenue ,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link

A time to discover all things Coral Gables and hear from our public and private schools, city leaders, department heads in the Office of Development Services & Economic Sustainability, as well as information on the amenities that make Coral Gables the one-and-only City Beautiful! Fee includes seminar, mimosas and brunch.

Ladies of Manure Calendar Launch Party at Cafeina 1/25/13

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Ladies of Manure Calendar Launch Party
manureFriday, January 25th from 6 to 8pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP to ladiesofManure@taraink.com

The Fertile Earth Foundation, a local environmental non-profit organization, will officially launch its newest fundraising initiative: The Ladies of Manure 2013 calendar. The $25 calendar – available as of recently online – is comprised of colorful shots like the ones below and are aimed at getting readers to re-think waste. Guests will have an opportunity to purchase calendars during the launch party, and the Fertile Earth Foundation will also stage a silent auction showcasing large canvas-sized prints of images from the calendar. Happy hour specials also available and include $2 sliders, $3 brews.

To purchase the calendar online, click here.

Fertile Earth Foundation (FEF), a local environmental non-profit best known for its composting initiatives, is pleased to introduce its newest fundraising initiative: The Ladies of Manure 2013 calendar! Currently available for purchase on www.Kickstarter.com for $25 and will soon be available at select retail outlets in South Florida.

Prompting viewers to reassess their relationship with the Earth, the “Ladies of Manure” calendar features beautiful portraits that remind us to stay green. “The average person generates 4.5 pounds of trash every day – about 1.5 tons of solid waste per year. Through this calendar we want to try and get you to rethink all your waste, even your daily ones and twos.” explains Executive Director & Co-Founder, Lanette Sobel.

Fertile Earth Foundation is an organization that provides the community with abundance, health, and self-sufficiency by facilitating innovative technologies and ideas through various educational mediums. This organization orchestrates unique and stimulating events that showcase specific topics relating to how individuals, communities and companies can lessen their footprint on Earth. FEF also supports environmentally focused research and bringing sustainable ideas to South Florida. For more information about Fertile Earth Foundation, please visit: http://www.fertileearth.org/

Photographs of Seven 50 Reception at The Freedom Tower on 1/23/13

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Seven 50 Reception at The Freedom Tower on Wednesday, January 23, 2013.

Seven 50 Mission:  “The Southeast Florida Partnership will create and implement the Seven50: SE Florida Prosperity Plan, a blueprint for a vibrant and resilient economy; socially inclusive, sustainable, and affordable communities; and environmental sustainability.”

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Winn-Dixie Celebrates the Excitement of Calle Ocho with Special Appearence and Cooking Demonstration by Local Univision Celebrity Chef Maggie Jimenez 2/2/13

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Winn-Dixie Celebrates the Excitement of Calle Ocho with Special Appearence and Cooking Demonstration by Local Univision Celebrity Chef Maggie Jimenez
Saturday, 02/02/2013, 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
WD-Maggie-Jimenez-Headshot-2Winn-Dixie Store # 251
3275 SW 22nd Street,
Miami, Florida 33145
Webpage Link

Winn-Dixie invites South Florida shoppers to join us for an afternoon of food, family and fun to kick-off this year’s Calle Ocho festival with mini celebrations throughout February and March at select Miami stores. As part of the celebrations, shoppers will enjoy a special cooking demonstration by Univision’s Celebrity Chef Maggie Jiménez, co-host of “Delicioso”, a Spanish language cooking and lifestyle show. Known for her simple and delicious recipes that make it so easy to learn, Jiménez will prepare easy Kraft Food recipes such as Mesquite Chicken Breasts with Lime-Avocado Salsa, JELL-O Cheesecake and a Strawberry Mint Mojito made with KOOL-AID.

In addition to the cooking demonstrations, event attendees will also enjoy Coca-Cola sampling, giveaways, live entertainment and more.

Winn-Dixie Celebrates the Excitement of Calle Ocho with Special Appearence and Cooking Demonstration by Local Univision Celebrity Chef Maggie Jimenez 2/9/13

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Winn-Dixie Celebrates the Excitement of Calle Ocho with Special Appearence and Cooking Demonstration by Local Univision Celebrity Chef Maggie Jimenez
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
WD-Maggie-Jimenez-Headshot-21Winn-Dixie Store #243
541 West 49th Street,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
Webpage Link

Winn-Dixie invites South Florida shoppers to join us for an afternoon of food, family and fun to kick-off this year’s Calle Ocho festival with mini celebrations throughout February and March at select Miami stores. As part of the celebrations, shoppers will enjoy a special cooking demonstration by Univision’s Celebrity Chef Maggie Jiménez, co-host of “Delicioso”, a Spanish language cooking and lifestyle show. Known for her simple and delicious recipes that make it so easy to learn, Jiménez will prepare easy Kraft Food recipes such as Mesquite Chicken Breasts with Lime-Avocado Salsa, JELL-O Cheesecake and a Strawberry Mint Mojito made with KOOL-AID.

In addition to the cooking demonstrations, event attendees will also enjoy Coca-Cola sampling, giveaways, live entertainment and more.

Baoli Love Boat 2/15/13

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Baoli Love Boat
Sunday, 02/15/2013, 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
Baoli Miami
1906 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Miami Beach, February 15, 2013— Bâoli Miami cordially invites you aboard #SSBâoli for the annual “Love Boat” celebration in honor of the Miami International Yacht & Boat Show. Modeled after the highly successful signature Bâoli “Love Boat” party in Cannes, France, the soirée will transform the venue into a harbor of wonderment where guests will be treated to a lavish on-yacht experience right on Collins Avenue. Expect to be amazed as all of the enchantment of the sea makes its way to the shores of Miami Beach for this one of kind nautical nightcap.

Bâoli Miami will be cloaked in shades of white and navy as flowing fabrics, nautical accents, flickering white candles, sensual blue lights and flower arrangements come together to produce a maritime themed celebration with a decidedly French flair. Servers and staff set the scene, outfitted as nautical crew from captains to shipmates, as guests are encouraged to join in the fun and dress the part as well.

Lucky attendees can expect an exceptional variety of culinary crustacean creations. From the impressive Seafood Platter prepared by the Executive Chef, Gustavo Vertone, to the massive Sushi Boat prepared by renowned Sushi Chef Fnu “Danie” Armandani, partygoers will have their pick of fresh ocean fare to choose from. Guests are encouraged to nosh on a mixture of seafood and Mediterranean inspired cuisine and indulge in endless amounts of champagne while dancing the night away to the sounds of resident DJ’s Hugo M. and AXELBECA deep into the midnight hour. In the true spirit of the luxury and indulgence that has become synonymous with the worlds most notable yachts, envision an evening of excess, glamour and all things exquisite.

Playing upon the yachting and brokerage event of the season, “Love Boat” promises to be a gauntlet of power players, yachting VIPs, film stars, models and the crème de la crème of Miami’s social scene. Reservations are strongly encouraged. For more information, please call 305.674.8822 or send an RSVP as soon as possible to events@baolimiami.com.

ABOUT BÂOLI:

Known for their exceptional restaurants, lounges and clubs, The Bâoli Group includes three locations in Cannes, France – Le Bâoli Restaurant, Bâoli Beach, and New York, New York, – in addition to its first location in the U.S. – Bâoli Miami. Located at 1906 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, Bâoli Miami is one of the area’s most sought-after destinations in South Florida for exciting nightlife and Mediterranean cuisine. The byproduct of Bâoli Cannes, it is a favorite amongst the global party circuit’s elite with guests such as George Clooney, Naomi Campbell, Dolce & Gabbana and Beyonce Knowles regularly in attendance. Wednesday nights are the most popular night, featuring “My Boyfriend is Out of Town” dinner parties with required reservations. Bâoli Miami is open for dinner nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. For more information, please call 305.674.8822 or visit www.baoli-group.com.

For additional information or images to accompany your coverage please contact: Nicole Lewis at 305-803-9177 or nicolel@amgwagency.com.

Another Wonderful Night for Smiles 12/11/12

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Another Wonderful Night for Smiles
Tuesday, 12/11/2012, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
EventWynwood Kitchen and Bar
Wynwood Kitchen and Bar,
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue , Florida Miami
Webpage Link

The Smiles Foundation met again on Tuesday, December 11th 2012, at the popular urban contemporary restaurant, Wynwood Kitchen & Bar from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm to celebrate A Night for Smiles. The Smiles Foundation’s fourth annual event in Miami promised to raise funds for various foundations in Colombia and Bolivia. The collected funds were distributed to local organizations to implement effective projects thanks to the help of Conexion Colombia and Bolivia Smiles Foundation. The night promised to deliver gifts to thousands of children which will bring infinite smiles to many kids, but also, promote education in these rural sectors. And it was a total success, raising a total of $15,000.

The Smiles Foundation (http://thesmilesfoundation.com) is a philanthropic group that seeks to give support, offer economic aid and achieve many smiles. This year, A Night for Smiles offered its guests a cocktail reception at Wynwood Kitchen and Bar, located at 2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida. The space offered a unique experience, surrounded by art and a relaxed atmosphere, where guests enjoyed a vast selection of international wines as Marqués de Riscal and Epica, and toasted for this wonderful occasion. The magical portion of the night was the silent auction that offered unique items of memorable value. This year, recognized brands such as Silvia Tcherassi, Avianca and Viceroy Hotel, donated items and services.

The Smiles Foundation was created in 1992 by a group of friends who shared the ideal of offering a Christmas full of happiness to thousands of children in South America. “I watched as many children in Bogotá, Colombia celebrated this date.” said Alfonso Jaramillo, creator of The Smiles Foundation. “Unfortunately it wasn’t in warm homes; instead it was out on cold streets that lacked smiles and gifts. This made me reflect and inspire others.” Inspiration that led to the creation of The Smiles Foundation and its Night for Smiles fundraising event. The annual event follows last year’s resounding success, where it raised more than $12,000 dollars that helped 8,350 children, thanks to 37 donated articles which included an autographed guitar by Shakira. This year it certainly was not an exception. On this edition, Latin stars as Shakira and others, joined the cause and donated to the long and valued list of auction items. As an added feature, the event offered a variety of live shows and activities, where guests shared the main ingredient of the night, a warm smile. The realization of this major project would not have been possible without the valuable collaboration of those people who believed in the unlimited smiles that The Smiles Foundation will bring to thousands of children. Likewise, its production had the valuable support of important allied companies who joined their services for the night’s success. For more information or if you wish to donate, please contact Paola De Castro: paola@mandrakepr.com.

Nicole Henry LIVE 2/16/13

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Nicole Henry LIVE
Saturday, 02/16/2013, 08:00 pm –
FRONT-Flyer-finalColony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link

Miami based and internationally acclaimed jazz pop vocalist Nicole Henry will offer her hometown fans a musical treat when she performs a special album release concert at the Colony Theatre on Saturday, February 16. The concert will benefit The National YoungArts Foundation and celebrates Henry’s new album SO GOOD, SO RIGHT: NICOLE HENRY LIVE to be released on Jan. 29 on Banister Records. The event begins with an exclusive VIP reception at 6pm that includes premium reserved seating at the concert, a “So Good, So Right” autographed CD, a pre-concert party at the Colony Theatre including complimentary hors d’oeuvres and an open bar featuring the “So Good, So Right” Cocktail, and a post-concert party at the Betsy Hotel. The concert will be hosted by WDNA’s Michael Valentine and begins at 8pm. The concert begins with a performance by a YoungArts fellow, followed by a very special Nicole Henry performance featuring songs form her new CD. The 13 track live album showcases soulful inspired interpretations of some of her favorite classic hits of the decade from iconic artists including Bill Withers, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, The Commodores and Gladys Knight. Henry has toured over 15 countries and her international acclaim includes three TOP-10 albums on U.S. Billboard and HMV Japan jazz charts. MIAMI HERALD critic Jordan Levin has raved saying jazz singer Nicole Henry seems “…a paragon of perfection…the vocal love child of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughan”.

Master of the Mix Season 3 Live Taping Party 1/25/13

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Master of the Mix Season 3 Live Taping Party
Friday, 01/25/2013, 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MOTM3_ep302_promo_v4Ice Palace
1400 North Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
RSVP Link

Experience Miami’s pop up club where Master of the Mix Season 3 will be taped live! Join us on Friday Jan 25th for the kick off party with Live Music, all presented by Smirnoff!
Hosted by:
VH1’s Amanda Seales
featuring:
Kid Capri
Mia Moretti
Ben Maddahi

Also featuring:
Jenny Costa the Mixologist
and YOU

RSVP at: www.guestcode.com
Code: 1718

BC Artist Talk Series | Andrew Nigon | Sculptural Assemblage 1/29/13

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BC Artist Talk Series | Andrew Nigon | Sculptural Assemblage
Tuesday, 01/29/2013, 06:30 pm – 07:30 pm
NigonBC North Regional Library Auditorium
1000 Coconut Creek Blvd.,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
More Info Link

Join Broward College North Campus Fine Arts for a special lecture by acclaimed Miami artist Andrew Nigon. Nigon is one of the brightest young artists to emerge from the South Floridian woodwork in recent years. Nigon’s sculptural assemblages range from the understated and quiet to the monumental and gigantic, literally creating an elephant in the room.

Caviar & Champagne with Artist, Carlos A. Navarro at MOSKOW DISKO, The Dome Bar 1/30/13

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Caviar & Champagne with Artist, Carlos A. Navarro at MOSKOW DISKO, The Dome Bar
Wednesday, 01/30/2013, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
MOSKOW-DISKOThe Dome Restaurant & Caviar Bar
271 Miracle Mile ,
Coral Gables , Florida 33134
Facebook Link

Please Join Cuban-American Pop Artist, Carlos A. Navarro
for an Exhibit of his Most Recent Works

8pm
Wednesday, January 30th
The Dome Restaurant & Caviar Bar
271 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables 33134
( valet parking on street or in garage behind venue )

CAVIAR. ART. CHAMPAGNE. MUSIQUE.
Dinner:
8-10pm
A la carte menu
( see below or visit www.TheDomeBar.com )
Dinner Reservations:
call/text 944.232.0772
email: ErinMiaMilchman@gmail.com

Late Night:
MOSKOW DISKO
DJ Maximus 3000
Electro. Nu Disco. Indie.

Please visit artist, Carlos A. Navarro online:
www.carlosanavarro.com

An Event Produced by:
Alex Maximus Ferbeyre, DJ Maximus 3000
Hosted by:
Erin Mia Milchman
Please RSVP to:
call/text 944.232.0772
email: ErinMiaMilchman@gmail.com

No. 1 | Closing Reception 2/8/13

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No. 1 | Closing Reception
Saturday, 02/08/2013, 07:30 pm – 11:00 pm
yaa_frontYoung At Art Museum
751 SW 121st Ave,
Davie, Florida 33325
More Info Link

Closing reception for the interactive & multimedia exhibition “No.1” at the brand new Young At Art Museum. Work by some of Florida’s most innovative up-and-coming and established artists is on view including: Ben Morey, Jillian Mayer, Francesco Lo Castro, Tina La Porta, Jonathan Rockford, Martin Casuso, Nicole Burko, Jessica Laino and Pepe Mar.

“The King & I” Themed Valentine’s Day Dinner at Dapur Asian Tapas & Lounge 2/14/13

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“The King & I” Themed Valentine’s Day Dinner at Dapur Asian Tapas & Lounge
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 06:30 pm – 01:00 am
DAPUR-KING-AND-IDapur Asian Tapas Restaurant & Lounge
1620 N Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 3305
Facebook Link

“The King & I” Themed Valentine’s Day Dinner

Live Entertainment by:
Indonesian Vocalist, Rey Wower
www.ReyWower.com

Dinner:
BY RESERVATION ONLY
Includes 5 Course Dinner
( Please see menu posted below )
$75. p/p
Seatings:
6:30pm
7:30pm
8:30pm

VIP Lounge:
BY RESERVATION ONLY
Includes One Bottle Moet Chandon Rose Nectar
& One Dozen Roses at Your Table
*Or
Two hours of Open Bar
& One Dozen Roses at Your Table
$175.

For Reservations Please Contact:
Erin Mia Milchman
Call/text 954.232.0772
Email: ErinMiaMIlchman@gmail.com
Jennifer Judice:
Call/text 813.431.5000
Email: SocialButterflyFla@gmail.com

Dapur Asian Tapas
1620 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale 33305

About Dapur Asian Tapas Restaurant & Lounge

Dapur is the most recent and highly respected creation by renowned designer, chef and restaurateur Edi Mulyanto, who conceived Fort Lauderdale’s most popular Asian and Thai restaurant.

Alongside Mulyanto are two of South Florida’s most sought-after chefs. Almunir, who has been known for innovative Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine. Dapur also features chef Naing Maung, a well known master of Burmese, Japanese and Vietnamese fusion. His artful dishes receive praise from critics around the world.

Dapur maintains it’s own organic garden in which their herbs & vegetables are grown.

Simply put, Dapur is a cool, trendy spot with great food and ambiance catering to Fort Lauderdale’s upscale chic.

Visit Dapur online:
www.DapurKitchen.com

Dapur Fridays in the Lounge ~ DINNER. NIGHTLIFE. VIBE. Fort Lauderdale’s Upscale Chic. 1/25/13

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Dapur Fridays in the Lounge ~ DINNER. NIGHTLIFE. VIBE. Fort Lauderdale’s Upscale Chic.
Friday, 01/25/2013, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
DAPUR-VERTICAL-FRIDAYSDapur Asian Tapas
1620 N Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305
Facebook Link

DAPUR FRIDAYS.

Dinner. Nightlife. Vibe.
For Fort Lauderdale’s Upscale Chic

Reservations in the lounge:
Erin Mia Milchman: 954.232.0772
Jennifer Judice: 813.431.5000

8pm-1am
Dapur Asian Tapas & Lounge
1620 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale FL 33305

VH1s Master of the Mix 1/25/13

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VH1s Master of the Mix
Friday, 01/25/2013, 05:00 pm –
2Ice Palace Film Studio
1400 N. Miami Ave,
Miami , Florida 33136
RSVP Link

FREE WITH RSVP AND COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS!

RSVP: www.guestcode.com enter code: 1722

VH1’s Master of the Mix Season 3 will be filmed at Frequency @ Ice Palace Studios and features performances by:
Kid Capri
Mia Moretti
and Ben Maddahi

Hosted By: VH1’s Amanda Seales

Also featuring mixologist: Jenny Costa

Doors @ 5pm
Must be 21+

Red Velvet Valentine’s Affair 2/9/13

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Red Velvet Valentine’s Affair
Sunday, 02/09/2013, 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
PrintMultitudes Contemporary Art Gallery
Multitudes Contemporary Art Gallery,
5570 NE 4th Ave, Florida Miami
Webpage Link

Red Velvet Valentine’s Affair all inclusive event for singles and couples on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 8pm-2am at Multitudes Contemporary Art Gallery (5570 NE 4th Ave, Miami, Fl 33137). The cost is $40 and includes cocktails and food. Partial proceeds to benefit the Little Haiti Optimist Group..

Art Exhibition

Music Powered by: King Rare Grooves Selector

VH1s Master of the Mix 1/26/13

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VH1s Master of the Mix
Saturday, 01/26/2013, 05:00 pm –
3Ice Palace Film Studio
1400 N. Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
Webpage Link

FREE WITH RSVP AND COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS!

RSVP: www.guestcode.com enter code: 1722

VH1’s Master of the Mix Season 3 will be filmed at Frequency @ Ice Palace Studios and features performances by:
Kid Capri
Mia Moretti
and Ben Maddahi

Hosted By: VH1’s Amanda Seales

Also featuring mixologist: Jenny Costa

Doors @ 5pm
Must be 21+

VH1s Master of the Mix 1/30/13

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VH1s Master of the Mix
Wednesday, 01/30/2013, 05:00 pm –
1Ice Palace Film Studio
1400 N. Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
Webpage Link

FREE WITH RSVP AND COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS!

RSVP: www.guestcode.com enter code: 1722

VH1’s Master of the Mix Season 3 will be filmed at Frequency @ Ice Palace Studios and features performances by:
Kid Capri
Mia Moretti
and Ben Maddahi

Hosted By: VH1’s Amanda Seales

Also featuring mixologist: Jenny Costa

Doors @ 5pm
Must be 21+

Photographs from PULSE 2.0: Late Night at the New World Symphony

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by Ari Kane (@Aricurian) & Daniella Veras (@DaniellaVeras & @_DaniMiami)

Pulse is a once-a-year cross-genre event at the New World Center.  Pulse 2.0 featured Miami-based DJ Sean Drake who joined the New World Symphony for an amazingly unique musical night. Pulse also featured a vocalist for the first time – world renowned-native Miami soprano Elaine Alvarez, her celestial voice reverberated throughout the adoring crowd   The event was designed to integrate contemporary classical music with electronic music into an evening-long presentation to help attract new audiences to the art form. Mission accomplished, Pulse.  The crowd was an eclectic mix of Miami socialites, icons, art fanciers, musicians and music lovers.

DJ Sean Drake was spinning lounge music in between the two sets of classical music, the first which featured music by American composers, and the second by Latin-American composers. The night  concluded with DJ Drake’s last set—an surreal dance party in the main performance hall.  It was a blast and a half! Definitely looking forward to Pulse 3.0.

 

Photo Credit: Daniella Veras

R.E.D. A Pre-Valentine’s Day Event of Fashion Music and Art 2/6/13

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R.E.D. A Pre-Valentine’s Day Event of Fashion Music & Art
Wednesday, 02/06/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
RED-Pre-Valentines-Day-Event-REVISEDSavoy Hotel
425 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

R.E.D. A Pre-Valentine’s Day Event of Fashion Music & Art

You are cordially invited to attend an exclusive event produced by Nicole Shelley & Nicole Shelley Models at The Savoy Hotel in Miami Beach.

Please join us at 7pm on Wednesday, February 6th for Fashion, Music & Art.

Cocktail Reception. Silent Auction. Fashion Show. Pop Up Shop. Swag Bags.

Featured Runway Fashions:

Lingerie/Swimwear Hybrid by Lingerini
www.Lingerini.co

Activewear by KenPhoo
www.kenphoo.com

Ready to Wear by Miss Epitome

7pm -10pm
Wednesday, February 6th
The Savoy Hotel
425 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach 33139

Mandatory RSVP to NS@NicoleShelleyModels.com

Proceeds to Benefit The South Florida After-School All-Stars Suggested Donation of $25-$100.

Hosted by:
Nicole Shelley
Erin Mia Milchman
Angela Basillico
Griselda Lechini
Eve Hubert

An Event Produced By:
Nicole Shelley,
Nicole Shelley Models
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A NWM2013 Experience c/o Spring Break Film screening: Aguirre, The Wrath of God 2/2/13

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A NWM2013 Experience c/o SPRING BREAK | Film screening: “Aguirre, The Wrath of God”
Saturday, 02/02/2013, 07:00 pm –
boat_nwm2Catamaran on the Miami River
Catamaran on the Miami River,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Travel down the Miami River to Biscayne Bay on a catamaran while watching Werner Herzog’s, Aguirre, The Wrath of God (1972). The film tells the story of a 16th-century Spanish expedition in search of El Dorado, led by the ruthless Don Aguirre. Seating is limited and must be earned. Details below. Screening format conceived by artist Carlos Rigau (Miami/NYC) and realized by SPRING BREAK. Sustenance and libations included.

Screening courtesy of Werner Herzog Film.

*Seating is limited so, how you can gain a coveted ticket and undisclosed information to join this very special screening? SPRING BREAK has asked that you see the exhibition New Work Miami 2013 on view at MAM and write a 500 word response. All responses must be the author’s original text. It may be a review, reflection, or creative response that makes reference to the exhibition. The first 37 to land in the mymam@miamiartmuseum.org with first and last name and phone number will be contacted and offered a seat on the boat. By submitting your entry, you grant permission for the Miami Art Museum and the nomadic artist project SPRING BREAK to use your text in communications via web/email/print.

Third Avenue Art District Annual Art Walk 2/2/13

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Third Avenue Art District Annual Art Walk
Saturday, 02/02/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Artwalk-Flyer-and-Map-2013Third Avenue Art District
NE Third Avenue between 2nd and 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida FL
Webpage Link

As is the tradition on the first Saturday in February, the Third Avenue artists open their studios at no charge to the public. The next Annual ArtWalk is scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 6-10pm.

The studios are located north of Broward Boulevard, on and around NE Third Avenue. There is free street parking along NE Third Avenue and throughout the area. One can walk to several of the studios or hop on the free trolley service. The trolley will circulate between the venues all evening and stop at each one.

If you are looking where to start, there are several options: just come between the four and five hundred block of NE Third Avenue (you can check the map on this site) or start at the museum of art, where there is ample downtown parking and hop on the trolley, or there is a public parking building next to (east of) City Hall on 2nd and 1st Street between 3rd Avenue and Andrews Ave.

There will be twinkle lights and banners and trolley stop signage at all locations. So come join us for a fun evening, meet the artists, talk about their work and about art in general. Maybe even add or start a collection of your own.

The Roxy Theatre Group presents Tarzan the Stage Musical Based on the Disney Film 1/18/13-2/3/13

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The Roxy Theatre Group is the first in the United States to present Tarzan® the Stage Musical Based on the Disney Film
January 18, 2013-February 3, 2013. Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00p.m. Sundays, 3:00p.m.
The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107TH Ave.
Miami, FL 33165

General Admission: $20.00. Student Prices: Fridays and Sundays, $10.00; Saturdays, $15.00. There will be a cocktail reception and after-show party on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. & tickets for this gala are $50.00. All proceeds to benefit The Roxy Theatre Group’s Student Scholarship Fund. For tickets or more information, please call 305-226-0030, or visit www.RoxyPAC.com .

The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG) a non-profit youth arts program is proud to present the National premiere of Tarzan® the Stage Musical Based on the Disney Film. Adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs’ story Tarzan of the Apes, this National debut features a cast and orchestra comprised of 60 students, ages, 8-22 and representing over 30 schools and colleges.
          
Set in an African jungle, Tarzan® is a tale of conditional love, survival, and adventures, complete with swinging performers, high-flying, bungee-jumping monkeys, and exuberant choreography of aerial acrobatics. The Roxy Theatre Group’s young ensemble and orchestra bring forth a musical explosion, with heartfelt songs such as You’ll Be in My Heart, Two Worlds One Family, and Strangers Like Me. The music and lyrics for Tarzan® are by Grammy Award-Winning singer/musician Phil Collins, and the book is by Tony Award-Winning playwright David Henry Hwang. 

"I have been dreaming of playing this role since I saw Tarzan on Broadway in 2006. I am grateful to The Roxy for giving me this opportunity and happy to perform with this awesome cast and orchestra," said Ulises Otero, Jr., 11, playing the role of Young Tarzan. Otero is in the sixth grade at South Miami Middle Community School’s Center for the Arts where he participates in the drama magnet program. He began his studies in dance, voice and acting with The Roxy Theatre Group at the age of three and a half years old.

The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG), a non-profit organization, offers classes in drama, voice, and dance to children ages 3-17, with year-round programs, including two after school care programs and a performing arts summer camp.

ArtPalmBeach 2013 1/24/13-1/28/13

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ArtPalmBeach 2013
artpalmbeachPreview: January 24th
First View  6:00-7:30pm (Invitation only)
Collectors Invitational  7:30-10:00pm (Admission with purchase of a multi-day ticket)
Regular Fair Hours: January 25 – 28, 2013, 12pm – 7pm, til 6 pm on the 28th
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

One day pass:   $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Multi-day pass:  $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Children under 12  accompanied by adult, free
Purchase Tickets Online
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www.artpalmbeach.com .

ArtPalmBeach celebrates its 16th Anniversary at the Palm Beach County Convention Center from January 25th-28th, 2013 with a Preview evening January 24th.

Widely recognized by both critics and art enthusiasts as one of the most influential contemporary art fairs on Florida’s Gold Coast, the fair continues to grow in recognition and esteem each year.  The fair’s careful dealer selection process creates an outstanding presentation featuring all forms of contemporary art including painting, sculpture, photography, design, fine art glass, video and installation from modern art to new cutting-edge artists. ArtPalmBeach offers the community an extensive four day  lecture and panel series from some of the art world’s leading experts. To enhance collectors’ art fair experience, ArtPalmBeach supports major art installations by conceptual artists and curated exhibitions.  Through this cohesive and unique program, ArtPalmBeach delivers a dynamic art fair that meets the high standards of the distinguished exhibitors and collectors that attend the fair each year.
ArtPalmBeach welcomes back many returning exhibitors in 2013 and introduces first time exhibitors from Russia, Korea, Lebanon, China, Argentina, France, Switzerland, Belgium,  Mexico, United Kingdom and the United States.  The fair is comprised of over eighty international galleries and fifteen site specific installations and artist project spaces. Over 500 artists from thirteen countries will be exhibited at the fair during Palm Beach’s Art Week of museum openings, Fotofusion,  gallery walks  and art performances.
The fair will honor the lifetime accomplishments of Italian master Lino Tagliapietra and will feature a one-man exhibition of major works presented by Schantz Galleries. Recently lauded with two Doctorates, Lino Tagliapietra is one of the world’s most accomplished artists working with art studio glass.  He has been exhibiting in museums around the globe, receiving countless honors, openly sharing his far-reaching knowledge of the medium and his skill as one of its finest practitioners, and helping to create a new renaissance in studio glassmaking.
Additional 2013 fair highlights:
Long-Sharp Gallery (Indianapolis) will exhibit “Politics, Peace and Passion, Reprise.” The tightly curated exhibition explores the influence of renowned 20th century masters on a group of contemporary artists.  This edition will challenge audiences by drawing parallels between artists motivated by similar causes, and with Gino Miles, introduces the juxtaposition of different mediums that speaks to the very root of Pop Art.
The Leslie Smith Gallery of Amsterdam will introduce Shanghai’s Simon Ma to the Palm Beach art scene, one of China’s most well known and internationally acclaimed artists. His cross-cultural approach to art, music and design has resulted in a highly vibrant and successful world tour exhibition, “The Soul-Drago+Cavallo,” which has received outstanding recognition. Simon Ma has created quite a legacy, collaborating successfully as an artistic designer with various major international brands such as Lamborghini, Porsche, Ferrari and Ducati.  His designs, such as the “Art Bubble Chair,” have been exhibited in the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai.  His exhibition “Ink-Brush-Heart” curated by Achille Bonito Oliva and co-curated by Paolo de Grandis will be exhibited at the Venice Biennale in June 2013.
On the heels of their exhibition at Design Miami, Berengo Studio/Venice Projects (Venice) will present an installation of large-scale glass works by Pieke Bergmans alongside work by Marta Klonowska, Andrea Salvador and others.
Ruth Lawrence Fine Art (Rochester) will present a preview and special exhibition of Albert Paley’s upcoming Park Avenue Project with a coinciding lecture, offering an inside look at the upcoming exhibition June-November 2013. Paley has over 50 major site-specific works and is collected by major museums including New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, MFA Boston and the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
Recycled giant plastic penguins, hares, dogs and alligators will surround the fair, works by internationally renowned Belgium sculptor William Sweetlove, represented by De Buck Gallery (New York). Creator of the “Crackling Group,” his citywide installation works have instilled profound impact and awareness of mankind’s effects on climate change and balance with nature. 
De Buck Gallery will unveil a new series of works by German artist Hans Kotter, one of the most exciting artists on the European contemporary art scene. The gallery will also introduce “Luminous” light works by German artist Regine Schumann to Palm Beach collectors.
Whitespace Collection will present “Lyte Bytes,” an exhibition of works by emerging video artists Jacek Gancarz, Eren Kocabasi, Lucia Leahy and Sam Perry.
An exhibition of studio glass masters will be presented by Habatat Galleries (Michigan), considered one of the leading glass galleries in the country with 40 years of expertise. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the American Studio Art Glass Movement the gallery will exhibit rare vintage works by Littleton, Labino, Libensky, Chihuly, Howard Ben Tre and Lipofsky. Over 165 major museums are honoring these pioneers of the glass art movement in 2012-13 with Florida leading the nation in the number of major exhibitions honoring the movement’s pioneer artists.
Setford & Bridges (Paris + New York) will present a special exhibition of “lightpainting” works from Stephen Knapp.  Stephen Knapp, artist and innovator of this new fusion of art and technology, will be honored at his museum opening at Miami’s Lowe Art Museum on January 25th.
Leslie Smith Gallery (Amsterdam) will unveil an outstanding collection of contemporary Aboriginal Art alongside new works from the breakout Chinese artist Zhuang Hong Yi.
An interactive installation from French “light painter,” photographer Jadikan LP will be presented by Art Vitam (Paris + Miami). Creating lighting portraits by the use of long exposure Jadikan LP creates ghost like imagery with light and color.

Cuban artist Sandra Ramos works will be featured in a site-specific fair installation by Mayer Fine Art (Norfolk).  Known for her moving depictions of Cuba’s daily life, social strife, inequalities, racial and social issues – her works have been internationally collected and recently acquired by the Miami Art Museum’s permanent collection.
Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery (Stamford) will introduce the internationally renowned and award winning furniture designer and artist Paco Camus of Madrid, Spain.
Lyons Wier Gallery (New York) will be featuring a site specific installation of contemporary works by American artist Greg Haberny.

FAIR PROGRAMMING:
Fair programming will encompass an extensive schedule of premiere events, special exhibitions, topical lectures, special museum tours, site-specific art installations, art performances and exclusive VIP programs.
The lecture and panel discussion series will include a full program of daily presentations; “Fifty Years in Photojournalism,” Bill Eppridge, Photo Journalist Life Magazine, Sports Illustrated; “Rough Glass: My Adventures in the Sand,” Marlene Rose, a nationally known glass artist; “The Life and Work of Lino Tagliapietra – Interview/Lecture,” Lino Tagliapietra, Italian master  from Murano, Italy, Interview by Scott Indrisek, Senior Executive Editor of Modern Painters; “Shadow of the Turning: The Art of Collaboration,” Panelists Binh Pho, Kevin Wallace and Joey Richardson, Moderator Tom Riley; “The Next 50 Years: The Future of Studio Glass,” Ferdinand Hampson, Habatat Gallery, Michigan; “Studio Furniture in Contemporary Art and Design,” Rosanne Somerson, the Provost of Rhode Island School of Design; “The Times They Are A-Changing,” Bonnie Clearwater, the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami; “The Collage Aesthetic,” Pavel Zoubok, one of the leading authorities on collage in contemporary art;  “Ephemera Forever,” Anthony Haden-Guest, British-American writer, reporter, cartoonist and art critic based in New York and London and Edwina Sandys is an artist and author;  “Aperture & the Changing World of Photography,” Chris Boot, Director of Aperture Foundation; “The Madness of Art,” Jim Kempner; and “IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA—the Artistry of American Fashion Design,” Steven Maklansky/Director, Boca Raton Museum of Art.
A full lecture and event program can be found here.
In 2012, ArtPalmBeach was marked with outstanding attendance and strong sales.  The fair welcomed a record attendance during the five-day run.  Dealers reported positive sales and strong interest from known collectors within the industry, reconfirming ArtPalmBeach’s establishment as a fixture of South Florida’s contemporary art scene.

Flagler Jazz and Blues Block Party 1/25/13

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Flagler Jazz & Blues Block Party
flaglerFriday, January 25, 2013, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Avenue D
8 South Miami Avenue
Downtown Miami – 33130

RSVP info@downtownmiami.net

We are closing down the street January 25th! Come join us after work for a jazz and blues filled street party. Music, drinks, food and street vendors will take over Miami Avenue just south of Flagler St.

The Flagler Jazz Festival Street party is FREE

Leo Casino
Mr. Casino has been in show business for the past 30 years. His musical training, beginning at the early age of nine, included work with such musical giants as Stanley Turrentine, Sy Morocco and George Benson in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received a full scholarship to the prestigious Howard University in Washington, D. C.

Edil DeLeon Vibraphone Jazz Trio
The Edil DeLeon Vibraphone Trio plays a variety of jazz music, including straight ahead traditional latin styles.  Their repertoire includes jazz standards as well as originals influenced by vibraphone greats Milt Jackson, Cal Tjader and Bobby Hutcherson.   Its members have all performed as sidemen of nationally recognized and local bands, and as leaders of their own bands.  Specifically, vibraphonist and leader Edil DeLeon, in addition to having done several vibraphone solo and duo performances, has performed with Rey Monrouzeau’s New Octet, De Paisas Project, The FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble and the FIU Percussion Ensemble among others

Gustavo Beaujardin Latin Jazz Quartet
At the age of nine, Gustavo embarked upon his musical journey when he began drum lessons. Within a short time, he was introduced to audiences as a percussionist in a local symphonic band focusing on timpani, orchestral percussion and drum set. In his early teen years, Gustavo began to play professionally throughout his hometown of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Hosted by Big Brooklyn Red
Big Brooklyn Red is a familiar face (and voice) in South Florida. He has been cultivating the live music scene in Miami since 1997 and performs here regularly when not in NYC or on tour. He has lent his soulful vocals to a number of projects including soulful house records that have been featured at the Winter Music Conference for the past four years.  During the 2001-02 NBA season Big Brooklyn Red and The Miami Funk All-Stars were the house band for The Miami Heat. A “Showtime at The Apollo” champion, Big Brooklyn Red has been featured on BETJ and has a video running on MTV Italia

A Day To Remember at Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theatre 5/4/13

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A Day To Remember
Saturday, May 4th, 2013
Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theatre
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.fillmoremb.com
General Admission tickets are $30.50 in advance and $35.00 day of show. 
 
Metal core, pop punk powerhouse A Day To Remember comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre.  Of Mice and Men and Issues open the show. This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.
 
Since 2006, Ocala, Florida’s A Day To Remember have released three albums, sold out entire continental tours and topped Billboard charts. Vocalist Jeremy McKinnion, guitarists Neil Westfall and Kevin Skaff, bassist Joshua Woodard, and drummer Alex Shelnutt have displayed their unmatched musicianship on their previous efforts For Those Who Have Heart, Old Record, perhaps their most popular, Homesick and What Separates Me From You. The foundation of their band was built on a drive to reinvent a genre that was desperately seeking creativity. .ADTR are the poster boys of a genre on the cusp of a new revolution.  The 2009 release Homesick sold over 21,000 albums within the first week, landing it a #21 debut position on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and setting the tone for the rest of the year to come. They are death metal grunts with pop-punk hooks showcasing their characteristic mix of monstrous sing-a-long choruses and mosh-pit-inducing breakdowns. They have perfected a genre and their latest effort, Common Courtesy, enhances their already impressive catalog, hitting harder and bouncing bigger than ever before.
 
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

14th Annual danceAble 1/31/13-2/2/13

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14th Annual danceAble
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2012 Nw 1st Place
Miami
Action Conversation & Workshop
Thu, January 31, 7:00pm
$10 General Admission At The Door
 
Performance
Fri & Sat, February 1&2, 8:30pm
$20 General Admission
More Info

This 14th annual danceAble will feature Action Conversation, an interactive workshop on difference and politics, led by noted educator, filmmaker and choreorapher Victoria Marks on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Following that, danceAble will offer two days of identical concerts, Friday and Saturday, February 1 & 2, 2013 the premiere of Heather Maloney’s new work unquiet | body performed by John Beauregard and Joanne Barrett plus screenings of films by Victoria Marks.

Valentine’s Day Spa Savings For Every Status 2/14/13

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Valentine’s Day Spa Savings For Every Status
February 1 – 28, 2013
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or in a happily committed relationship, The Palms AVEDA Spa is offering special Valentine’s Day spa savings anyone can enjoy. The best part, the savings are available for the entire month of February 2013. 

Love your Singleness! It is time to take control of your life and take care of your mind, body and soul.  The Palms Aveda Spa’s Love your Singleness package is designed for all the single ladies and of course the unattached men. Ladies your package includes a relaxing chair massage, nail polish change and a wash & blow out. Gentlemen you can expect the same relaxing chair massage, a Soyaffin hand treatment and a haircut & style. The Love your Singleness package is $100 including gratuity. Hey, maybe you will meet that special someone at the spa!

Already have your perfect pair? Show them you really care by treating them to a day of pampering. The Palms AVEDA Spa’s Twice as Nice Couples Retreat features a 50-min. Couples Massage, a 15-min Warm Oil Scalp Massage, a glass of champagne per person for $280 (*not including gratuity).

Both packages reflect a savings of 20+ percent off of the regular price and include access to the hotel’s tropical gardens, pool, and beach area.

The Valentine’s Day spa specials are subject to availability and expire on February 28, 2013. *A service charge will be applied to full non-discounted treatment price of the Twice as Nice Couples Retreat. Offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. For spa reservations, please call 305.908.5460. A full menu of spa services is available at www.thepalmshotel.com.

Jon Jay Bowling Challenge Benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade 1/26/13

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Jon Jay Bowling Challenge Benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade
Saturday, Jan. 26, 6-9 p.m.
Lucky Strike Lanes
1691 Michigan Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Individual tickets: $450 per bowling team (five guests will be matched with a celebrity) and $100 per person (singles will be randomly matched with other single entries/celebrities.)
For sponsorship or additional event information, call Tom Hagan at CAA Sports at 212-277-9000 or thagan@caa.com .
To purchase individual tickets and more information: visit www.jonjaychallenge.com .

5:45 p.m. Red carpet arrivals/media availability
6:15 p.m. Cocktails/hors d’oeuvres/introductions
6:45 p.m. Bowling Challenge begins
8:30 p.m. Silent Auction Ends
8:45 p.m. Winners announced

Annual Jon Jay Bowling Challenge, presented by FMSbonds, Inc., Featuring Jay, Other Star Athletes & Celebrities, to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade
 
Jay, St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder and Miami Native, to Host Event Open to the Public at Lucky Strike Lanes in Miami Beach

Jon Jay, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder and Miami native, will host his 2nd Annual Celebrity Bowling Challenge. Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to support its many positive programs for 10,000 area youth.
 
Along with other Major League Baseball stars, star athletes and celebrities, Jay will bowl with attendees during the fun-filled fundraising event. The evening will include red carpet arrivals, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, exciting bowling matches and more. Sponsorships are available.
 
Athletes and celebrities in attendance will be David Freese, 3rd baseman, St. Louis Cardinals, 2011 World Series MVP; Yonder Alonso, 1st baseman, San Diego Padres; Blake Tekotte, outfielder, Chicago White Sox; Daniel Descalso, infielder, St. Louis Cardinals; Tyler Greene, infielder, Houston Astros; John Mayberry Jr., outfielder, Philadelphia Phillies; Cesar Carrillo, pitcher, Detroit Tigers; Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints tight end; and Bryan Greenberg, actor, HBO How to Make It in America.
 
“We’re very thankful to Jon Jay for choosing Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to receive proceeds from this fun event,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, executive director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “With the efforts of individuals such as Jon, we continue to make a difference in the lives of many area youth.” 
 
“I played baseball at the Boys & Girls Club for years, so I’m thrilled about the opportunity to give back to an organization that has meant so much to me,” said Jay.

Trump International Hosts Parrotheads Buffett-Themed Bash 1/26/13

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Trump International Hosts Parrotheads Buffett-Themed Bash
Saturday, January 26, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Trump International Beach Resort
Gili’s Pool Bar and Bella Beach
18001 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160

Parrotheads and beach bums alike can quit their island daydreaming and head to Trump International Beach Resort for a pool and beachside bash that promises an escape to distant tropical horizons, with no passport required. The event, which will be held at the Resort’s Gili’s Pool Bar and Bella Beach, will feature a chance to win two concert tickets to see Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band, along with a complimentary day pass to the pool and beach ($35 fee waived), live music, discounted $10 valet parking, and a special menu showcasing cocktails and cuisine inspired by the islands.  Select menu items include delectable beach-inspired cocktails and frozen concoctions like Paradise Punch, Calypso Coladas, Mango Margaritas and Landshark Beer, as well as gourmet surf and sand snacks such as Coconut Shrimp, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Mahi Burgers, Conch Fritters and Fresh Ceviche.

The lucky winner will receive two complimentary tickets to see Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band at the BB&T Center on February 2nd through the Resort’s new partnership with Club RED at BB&T. In addition to scoring some of the best seats in the arena, the winner will also receive VIP access to Club RED — inclusive of VIP Valet parking, a 90-minute pre-concert reception in Club RED featuring Hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet buffet, desserts and premium wine, beer and refreshments — as well as dedicated VIP food and beverage service during the concert.

The event is open to the public, so escape your daily routine and head on over to our own slice of paradise at Trump International Beach Resort!

Classical Music Meets Contemporary Dance 2/3/13

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Classical Music Meets Contemporary Dance
Sunday, 02/03/2013, 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm
KPD-Strings1Pinecrest Gardens, Banyan Bowl Amphitheater
11000 SW 57th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link

Karen Peterson and Dancers at Pinecrest Gardens with Crosstown String Quartet and Miami String Project
Karen Peterson and Dancers, renown as the nation’s premier mixed-abilities dance company in the southeast, will perform live with the Crosstown String Quartet and The Miami String Project at the historic Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl amphitheater.

The dance company’s Senior Dancers will perform alongside the Crosstown String Quartet. The Youth Dancers (ages 15-22 and also of mixed abilities) will perform with the young musicians of the Miami String Project (ages 12-19).

“I am thrilled to present my new choreography with the Crosstown String Quartet and the Miami String Project at this beautiful setting,” said founder and Creative Director Karen Peterson. “This gives our audiences the opportunity to view our premiere collaborations of live dance and classical music. These crossover performances provide a glimpse into the ever-changing possibilities of mixed-abilities dance, and demonstrate how we strive to continue to push boundaries.”

Saturday, February 2nd, 8:00 p.m. (link for tickets online)
Sunday, February 3rd, 3:00 p.m. (link for tickets online)

2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series 4/4/13, 4/17/13, 4/25/13

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2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series

mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz Corporate Run – Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, April 4, 6:45 P.M.
Huizenga Plaza, 32 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
 
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run – West Palm Beach
Wednesday, April 17, 6:45 P.M.
Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, Fla.
 
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run – Miami
Thursday, April 25, 6:45 P.M.
Bayfront Park, 301 North Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fla.

For more information, please contact TeamFootWorks at (305) 666-RACE (7223)
www.mercedesbenzcorporaterun.com
www.facebook.com/MercedesBenzCorporateRun
www.teamfootworks.org

As South Floridians ring in the new year and pledge to make their health a priority, TeamFootWorks, producers of the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series, is excited to announce the 2013 5K Run/Walk race dates and welcome the series’ new benefiting charity, United Way. Having attracted a record breaking 29,000 participants in 2012, the race series will once again take over South Florida with three runs beginning in Fort Lauderdale on April 4, continuing in West Palm Beach on April 17 and concluding in Miami on April 25, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit United Way. Registration for each run is now open.
 
"United Way is committed to the health and wellness of its employees and the various communities it serves,” said Harve A. Mogul, president and CEO, United Way of Miami-Dade. “The health and wellness of others impacts us all. When individuals have the opportunity to better health, the full potential of our young people is realized; business productivity increases, health care costs are lowered and we all win. We’re honored to be involved with the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run series and look forward to working with TeamFootWorks to help transform people’s lives and create healthy communities throughout South Florida.”

The Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series attracts more than 1,100 South Florida Companies and incorporates a special competition to award the overall men’s, women’s and co-ed teams in 20 different industries. The run is open to employees of businesses, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and non-profits – regardless of company size. Known as “Florida’s Largest Office Party”, everyone is encouraged to participate and join their company team to walk or run as a group. Beginners can “ease into exercise” with friends, gain inspiration and motivation to continue walking and running to improve overall health, while competitive runners have the opportunity to shine amongst their co-workers and lead the corporate team to victory. Often this is the first step towards greater health and wellness amongst South Florida employees and their companies.

“Whether the race series is your first step toward fitness or an office tradition, the Corporate Run is about having fun, getting healthy and boosting company morale,” said Laurie Huseby, race director, Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run. “The benefits of adding fitness to your life are numerous and we’re proud to be committed to that process for more than 28 years.” 
 
Sponsors of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run series include the local South Florida Mercedes-Benz Dealers, American Airlines, BB&T, Baptist Health, Club Med, Sharp, UPS, Pearl Izumi, Southern Waste Systems and more. Media partners included The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, CBS 4, My 33, Mega 94.3, 93.9 MIA, NewsRadio 610, Y100, Brickell Magazine, WLRN, Mia 92.1, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Gater 98.7, Kool 105.5 and more.

Miami Beach Food Truck and Music Fest 1/23/13

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Food Trucks And Community Music Fest In North Beach
foodtruckWed., Jan. 23, 5pm To 10pm
The North Beach Bandshell
Collins Ave. and 73rd St.
Miami Beach, FL
 
Live Music and Cheap Eats By 15 Of The Most Popular Food Trucks In Miami
 
Fabulous Libations By 
Lou’s Beer Garden: Ice Cold, Craft Brews
Plus Other Great Neighborhood Places
 
Get Loose With Lou’s!

Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance 2/21/13-2/24/13

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Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance
February 21-24, 2013, 04:01 pm – 11:59 pm
Virginia_Key_Grassroots_Poster1Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive ,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
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The four day GrassRoots Festival event will feature: music on four stages, on-site camping, Sustainability Fair & Expo, Kids’ Area, Dance Tent, World Foods Cafe, and Zen Village Area with Healing Arts, Yoga, movement workshops, massage, meditation and crafts.

Musical highlights include: Inner Circle, Rusted Root, MC Yogi, Suenalo, Donna the Buffalo, Keith Frank & His Soileau Zydeco Band, Spam Allstars, Locos Por Juana, Elastic Bond, ArtOfficial, Driftwood, Johnny Dread, Revelation Mizik, Jose Conde, Keith Secola, Equanimous Minds, Osceola Brothers.

Local partners include: Virginia Key Beach Park Trust, Zen Village, Moksha Family

Art Collective, and Community Arts & Culture. These organizations are working in

cooperation with the GrassRoots Festival Organization to produce the 2nd annual Virginia

Key GrassRoots Festival.

Enhancing Food Security: Technology, Infrastructure, and Cross-Sector Collaborations 2/11/13

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Enhancing Food Security: Technology, Infrastructure, and Cross-Sector Collaborations
Monday, 02/11/2013, 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
University of Miami Newman Alumni Center
6200 San Amaro Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Enhancing Food Security: Technology, Infrastructure, and Cross-Sector Collaborations
AS/COA Miami and the Center for Latin American Studies at UM present a forum on food security. Solutions will require cross-sector  collaboration and this program aims to offer an inspiring dialogue on the most innovative approaches to enhancing global food security. 

Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance 2/23/13

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Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance
Saturday, 02/23/2013, 12:01 am – 11:55 pm
Virginia_Key_Grassroots_Poster2Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive ,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
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The four day GrassRoots Festival event will feature: music on four stages, on-site camping, Sustainability Fair & Expo, Kids’ Area, Dance Tent, World Foods Cafe, and Zen Village Area with Healing Arts, Yoga, movement workshops, massage, meditation and crafts.

Musical highlights include: Inner Circle, Rusted Root, MC Yogi, Suenalo,
Donna the Buffalo, Keith Frank & His Soileau Zydeco Band, Spam Allstars,
Locos Por Juana, Elastic Bond, ArtOfficial, Driftwood, Johnny Dread, Revelation
Mizik, Jose Conde, Keith Secola, Equanimous Minds, Osceola Brothers.

Local partners include: Virginia Key Beach Park Trust, Zen Village, Moksha Family
Art Collective, and Community Arts & Culture. These organizations are working in
cooperation with the GrassRoots Festival Organization to produce the 2nd annual Virginia
Key GrassRoots Festival.

Jazz in the Gardens with Maria Rivas 1/26/13

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Jazz in the Gardens with Maria Rivas
Saturday, 01/26/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
pinecrest-celebrates-her-birthdayPinecrest Gardens
11000 SW 57th Ave (Red Rd.),
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
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KCC Productions presents “Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens,” featuring jazz vocalist sensation, MARIA RIVAS, and her fabulous Quintet, performing her “Tribute to the Americas”, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 8 PM (gates open 6:30 PM) in the Banyan Bowl, 11000 Southwest 57th Avenue, in Pinecrest, Florida.  At the Concert, Maria will perform an unusual blend of lively and entertaining music from throughout North and South America, presented in her own unique style and incorporating the matchless and romantic sound of violin. Guests can arrive early and enjoy the truly beautiful and graceful natural surroundings at Pinecrest Gardens.  The Concert is outdoors and the audience can enjoy light fare at the Gardens Gallery and Courtyard. Tickets are $20-25 at http://www.pinecrest-fl.gov/index.aspx?page=440
Maria Rivas recently relocated to South Florida from her native Venezuela, where she is that country’s best-renowned contemporary female vocalist, while being well-known and appreciated throughout Latin America and internationally. She has released 11 CDs containing an exceedingly diverse and entertaining repertoire, and her CDs are featured on iTunes and Amazon.

Maria’s hit single “Manduco” took the number one position on the Venezuelan charts and stayed there for over 3 months, and in the top 10 for more than 3 years.  Ms. Rivas has won numerous awards in Venezuela and internationally for her highly original blend of music, as well as her strong pro-environment and humanitarian stance.

Ms. Rivas considers the appearance of her Band at this Special Birthday Concert to be a wonderful birthday gift to herself and to the audience, as the Band will include a mixture of incredible talents from the 3 Americas.  Performing alongside Maria will be:  The incomparable Jamie Ousley from Tennessee on acoustic bass, with his gift for understanding the Latin-American coda inside its tropical rhythms and swaying movements, always performed with his characteristic elegance.  

On drums, Rodolfo Zuniga, a highly talented Central-American drummer from Costa Rica, who like Jamie Ousley, is a music professor at Florida International University.  Mr. Zuniga has toured as a member of the prestigious Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Group and has performed with such artists as Sammy Figueroa, and Arturo Sandoval.  

On percussion will be the hyper-talented Edwin Bonilla, a versatile musician from Puerto Rico, who is one of his genre’s best percussionists, songwriters and producers in the world, being invited to perform by artists like Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Juan Luis Guerra, Celia Cruz and many more.  

On piano and keyboards, nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2011, will be Alejandro Campos, a musician, songwriter, and composer from Venezuela who performed on one of the most important Venezuelan records of Maria Rivas called “Mapale”, and who has produced music for Univision, Telemundo, America TeVe, and others.  Among other recognitions, Campos won an ASCAP Award for the song “That’s Life”, performed by Olga Tanon, a musician with a 28 year musical career.  

And finally, as a very special guest, Maria Rivas will present the virtuoso violin soloist Jhonny Mendoza, also from Venezuela, where he is a founding member and director of Cuerdas Andinas, a famous band in Venezuela, for which Mendoza has produced the group’s three albums containing the some of the most important music from the Andes mountain region.  For his sensitivity and talent, Jhonny Mendoza is considered one of most brilliant violinists in Venezuela.

The repertoire which Maria Rivas will be performing will provide spectacular entertainment for the audience.  With Maria’s highly melodious voice and the magical sound of violin, she will begin our musical journey with the Argentinean energy of Astor Piazzolla and his fabulous Tangos, and also the classic Latin ballad, “Alfonsina y el Mar”, then we will fly to the multi-colored expressions from Brazil including Maria’s distinctive renditions in Portuguese of “O Bebado e a Equilibrista” and “Mais que Nada”, then moving ahead to experience Maria’s memorable sound from her native Venezuela featuring her elegant Latin Jazz ensemble and the irresistible power of her Caribbean rhythms and beats, then to Mexico with Maria’s unparalleled and highly original version of Besame Mucho, and then to Maria’s singular interpretations of classic American jazz and pop tunes from the Great American Songbook, alongside her original music which Maria composed herself.  Maria will link together these seemingly diverse musical genres, while electrifying participants with her melodious voice and dynamic presentation.

For more information on Maria Rivas, visit her website at  www.mariarivas.us  www.kccproductions.com

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show 1/31/13-2/4/13

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The Original Miami Beach Antique Show
Thursday, 01/31/2013, 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
The Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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17th – 19th Century furniture, Paintings, American and European Silver, Objects of Virtue, Textiles and Rugs, Art Deco, Modernism, Porcelain, Art Glass, Bronze Sculptures, Antique Jewelry & Watches, Exquisite Time Pieces and so much more. This show truly has something for everyone. This show is a must see for novice and serious collectors, museum curators, gallery owners, interior designers and anyone with an interest in antiques and history. Many of the items on the show floor have amazing provenances which detail previous ownership by dignitaries, royalty and celebrities.

Virginia Key Grassroots Festival 2/21/13-2/24/13

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Virginia Key Grassroots Festival
Thursday, 02/21/2013, 12:00 pm –
Virginia_Key_Grassroots_PosterHistoric Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Dr.,
Virginia Key, Miami, Florida 33149
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The Second Annual, Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance will return to Miami, Florida February 21 thru 24, 2013 at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. The four day GrassRoots Festival event will feature: music on four stages, on-site camping, Sustainability Fair & Expo, Kids’ Area, Dance Tent, World Foods Cafe, and Zen Village Area with Healing Arts, Yoga, movement workshops, massage, meditation and crafts.

Musical highlights include: Inner Circle, Rusted Root, MC Yogi, Suenalo,
Donna the Buffalo, Keith Frank & His Soileau Zydeco Band, Spam Allstars,
Locos Por Juana, Elastic Bond, ArtOfficial, Driftwood, Johnny Dread, Revelation Mizik, Jose Conde, Keith Secola, Equanimous Minds, Osceola Brothers.