Asphalt: Expressionist Photo Exhibit by Ellie Perla
June 9, 2012, 6 PM-11 PM
Atelier 1022 Gallery
2732 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
ATELIER 1022 launches the special exhibit: ‘ASPHALT’ – a new expressionist photography series by resident artist Ellie Perla, on display June 9 through June 24, 2012. Opening night and artist meet-and-greet takes place June 9th, 2012, 6-11 PM, during the Wynwood Art Walk for the month of June.
Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association’s Sustainable Hospitality Council Luncheon
June 21, 2012, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
www.gmbha.com
In an effort to educate hotel and allied members on sustainability practices, the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association’s (GMBHA) Sustainable Hospitality Council will host a luncheon featuring “Sustainable Hospitality Advocate†Hervé Houdré, Regional Director and General Manager of InterContinental New York Barclay. Robert Hill, General Manager, InterContinental Miami, will join Mr. Houdré for a moderated session where he’ll discuss the Miami hotel’s green operations. This year the InterContinental Miami was named an “Environmental Quality Achievement Award†winner by the GMBHA.
For more information and to RSVP, please call (305) 531-3553 or visit www.gmbha.com.
Radio Disney Celebrates Summer at CocoWalk
June 2, 2012, 2pm- 6pm
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave
Coconut Grove, Fl 33133
Radio Disney and CocoWalk Celebrate Summer
Between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, there’s Disney Day! Kids are welcome spend a fun afternoon with Radio Disney AM990 on Saturday, June 2, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the CocoWalk Courtyard.
Beginning at 2 p.m., learn how you can win two tickets to see the latest teen heart throbs One Direction in concert Sunday, July 1, at the Bank Atlantic Center, powered by Kendall Toyota. Hang with the Radio Disney Host and Road Crew from 4 to 6 p.m. to play fun and exciting games, and dance to your favorite Radio Disney music on a dynamic sound system as the Road Crew spins the prize wheel and gives out tons of cool prizes!
You can meet the precious award-winning Therapy Dog ‘Sweetpea’, and the Humane Society will be there with pets to adopt, too! What a great way to make the start of summer sizzle!
Radio Disney Day is brought to you by CocoWalk, Coconut Grove BID, and Kendall Toyota.
Temptris
Sunday, May 27, 3PM
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com
It’s a shirt! It’s a tank top! No, its a pretty lady getting body painted and we’re pretty sure you love it. See you there!
Splash!
Saturday, May 26, 3PM
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com
WARNING:
This event may cause drooling, dancing, laughing, the feeling you may have died and gone to heaven, etc.
LegalArt presents Situation Range
Friday, May 25, 2012, 8:00 – 11:00pm
LegalArt
1035 N Miami Ave,
Miami, FL 33136
LegalArt is pleased to present Situation Range, an exhibition of video 6 based works by national and international artists. Organized by the curatorial collective Southernmost Situations, the exhibition will occupy the second and fourth floor s of the LegalArt building, as well as The Corner bar, aptly located on the North west corner of the LegalArt building. On view for one night only Friday, May 25 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Situation Range features video 6 based sculptures and installations, and a looped reel of short videos.
As a relatively familiar and accessible medium, video art has the power to frame, communicate, and present a broad range of topical issues, whether through traditional linear narratives or timeless abstraction. The works I n this exhibition are brought together to illustrate the expansive nature of video art and its seemingly boundless capacity to effectively present in terms of formal and visual content. Video as a geographical, cultural, linguistic, technological, domestic, ethnographical, political, historical, and art historical record, among other subjects, are all represented in Situation Range.
Featured artists include: Nicholas Arehart, Hannes Bend, Reed van Brunschot, Clifton Childree, Cynthia Cruz, Orlando Estrada, Christine de la Garenne, Richard Haden & Bill Bilowit, Moira Holohan, Tatiana Istomina, Jordan Marty, Patrick Moser, Ania Moussawel, Crystal Pearl, Alice Raymond, Dylan Römer, Lindsay Scoggins, Magnus Sigurdarson, TM Sisters, A.G. Viva, a nd Antonia Wright.
The exhibition begins with How Many Miles, a video by Crystal Pearl shot at the southernmost point of the U.S— the birthplace of Southernmost Situations. Coupled with audio from a market in Cuba, the imagery in How Many Miles exudes a deep-seeded nostalgia prevalent in Miami for home, family, and absent cultural values. ANKERN, by German artist Christine de la Garenne, is a montage of underwater anchor footage , serving as a visual metaphor of calm, rest, and refuge in stormy seas. Ania Moussawel’s Twice Fried Plantains delivers a cinematic documentation of the process of making tostones , a staple in Latin 6 American cuisine. Artist Dylan Römer will launch his smartphone application, Time Piles, to create a new video on site that employs real 6 time footage to explore issues of displacement, memory, and altered states of consciousness. Orlando Estrada’s Tahiti sarcastically exaggerates the instant capabilities of art6 making by presenting a ready6 made that isn’t really a video, but simply moving imagery.
German artist Hannes Bend’s installation Essence is composed of collected footage from an iPad photobooth a t a Miami Beach bar, a piece of the recently burned down “Senator†tree, and a performing go 6 go dancer. The “Senator†was the fifth oldest living tree, at more than 3,500 years old, until a woman burned it down while doing meth. The go6 go dancer allud es to Felix Gonzalez Torres’ Untitled (Go-Go Dancing Platform), 1991, and references a recently publicized “tree-hugger†at Miami’s Ultra Music Festival.
Richard Haden and Bill Bilowit’s Sundays, puppies, nails, the rest document s another facet of social real ism. Haden collects videos of Miami’s drug addicted prostitutes in various states of their c omfort, which Bilowit then edits into short segments. The organic process dictates the filters and transitions Bilowitz uses, interjecting subtle abstractions into the sometimes hard to watch segments.
Nicholas Arehart’s Speech uses a simple effect to create an obvious political statement, using a recording of a congressional speech. Tatiana Isotamia’s Historical inquiry: Prima and Lindsay Scoggins’ Challenger both use found recordings and technological techniques to portray different events, questioning the validity of historical documentation.
French artist Alice Raymond’s Cinema dissects cinematic elements such as cinematography, soundtrack, narrative, and dialogue in a purposefully obscure manner. The importance of linguistics and their translation is romantically explored through French narration and its translation via sources such as Google Translator and Raymond’s francophone friends.
What’s lost in translation depends on the extent of one’s understanding of the original French narration. Dark cinematography and a soundtrack to nothing also investigate the significance of their own roles. Jordan Marty’s Some(Song uses highly filtered footage from a “King of t he Hill†cartoon episode as source material for a sculptural and hypnotizing colorful video loop. A CRT monitor sits on a rug on the floor, as if awaiting its next source of attention.
TM Sisters’ video Lite Nite Shimmer captures and projects an energy that implies equal hierarchy between the “battle and celebration†of night and day through the use of spectacular editing and effects. A.G. Viva’s installation Eclipsed recreates the perception of a cosmic phenomenon with the use of a mirror ball, an icon of celebration, and projected video alongside a hologram-like video performance by the artist that uses physicality as a means of energy transfer.
The theatrical role of the artist is both the creator of the piece as well as the space for which energy and attention is transferred. This role is complicated by the S&M gimp mask being worn, which eclipses the physical identity while establishing a level of objectification.
On the second floor, a looped reel presents the works of Reed van Brunschot, Cynthia Cruz, Moira Holohan, Patrick Moser, Magnus Sigurdarson, and Antonia Wright. At The Corner bar, Clifton Childree’s We Want Beer is appropriately situated amidst drinkers. I t taunts and tempts with repetition at the aesthetic intersection between analog nostalgia and digital means. After the opening, The Corner bar will offer drink specials inspired by the theme of the exhibition.
LegalArt’s programs are generously supported and made possible with the support of the Knight Foundation and Emily Hall Tremai ne Foundation. We would like to express our special thanks to Dorsch Gallery. The opening reception sponsored by Peroni, Little Black Dress Vodka and Perrier.
Preemo TechBar Grand Opening Celebration!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:30pm
Shula’s 347 Grill
6915 Red Road
Coral Gables, FL.
Must RSVP Online (Tell them you heard about it on Soul Of Miami!)
You are cordially invited to the Preemo TechBar Grand Opening!
Ketel One will be providing your first cocktail on the house.
And guests will be sampling complimentary bites from Shula’s 347
Marlins Stadium Social Media Tour on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.  The new Marlins Stadium is so beautiful, they did a wonderful job on the outside landscaping and they even have some benches made from Orange Bowl seats.  We received a grand tour and I love how open it is, no matter where you are in the stadium you can see the field no concrete walls in your way. Then we went to our seats in the visitors bull pen and was treated to a tasting of some of the food sold at the stadium. WOW the food was amazing, from oysters on the half shell, Chicharrón, steak sandwich and ceviche everything was so yummy. So if you get a change to go see the Marlin’s play, please do, not only do you get to see a great baseball game but you get to enjoy the great art, food and even some dancing at The Clevelander.
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Carnivale
Friday, May 25, 8PM
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com
Fire twirlers, abdominally defined acrobats and rum shaking for days! Top that off with drinks and babes for a great night!
Marie Brizard USA Cocktail Challenge Miami Semifinal
May 29, 2012, 6-8 p.m.
Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW First Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Blackbird Ordinary from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 at the Marie Brizard USA Cocktail Challenge Miami Semifinal! Enjoy the fun festivities and witness as top mixologists from across Miami compete for a chance to participate in the U.S. finals, during the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail this July in New Orleans.
Miami watercolor Society Member Exhibit at BAC
June 8, 2012, 7 – 10 pm
Audrey Love Gallery, Bakehouse Art Center
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, Florida 33127
www.miamiwatercolor.org
Free Parking
Miami Watercolor Society and the Bakehouse Art Complex present a Non-Juried Members Exhibition Audrey Love Gallery, Bakehouse Art Complex
Exhibition runs: Fri., June 8 – Sun., July 1
Bakehouse Hours: Daily 12pm – 5 pm
Join us for the Opening Reception
Friday, June 8 from 7-10 pm
Free and open to the public
Viva Fridays @ Arkadia
6/1/2012, 10:00 p.m.
Arkadia
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33140
Register Online
MAG Miami & Mexicanos en Miami cordially invite you to the GRAND OPENING of VIVA FRIDAYS at ARKADIA
Miami’s trendy and hot spot!
Sounds by: Ron Luna & David G
Complimentary entry by saying you are on Mexicanos en Miami’s guest list.
Register to obtain your free tickets: http://arkadia.eventbrite.com/
Questions: mexicanosenmiami@gmail.com
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament
Monday, October 22, 2012, 9am-7pm
Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club
13610 Deering Bay Drive
Miami, FL 33158
cancersupportcommunitymiami.org
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament
Spend a fun-filled day with South Florida business and community leaders as we come together to play golf and tennis to benefit the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami. Please join us on Monday, October 22 at Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club for the Annual Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament.
Golf Tournament Lead Sponsor is Sharp General Contractors, Inc. and Tennis Tournament Lead Sponsors are Lindsay Spalding and Julie Steven.
Enjoy a great day on the links or on the court. Guests will receive luxury goodie bags and take part in day-long sampling from premiere food and beverage sponsors. All tournament players are invited to the 19th Hole Cocktail Party presented by SAP International and the Awards Dinner, featuring our silent auction and luxury special drawing.
Additional tournament sponsors to date include Bancredito International Bank; Carnival Corporation & PLC; Check Cashing, USA; Coventry Health Care of Florida; David Seltzer Law; Elemis Spa; Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli; FundQuest; GYN Oncology of Miami/Dr. Nicholas Lambrou & Dr. Troy Gatcliffe; Kim & Bill Kaskel; Jennifer & Eric Levin; Meg Green & Associates; Miami Waste Paper; Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra; Packman Neuwahl & Rosenberg, P.A.; Papa John’s; Perry Ellis International; SapientNitro; Shell Lumber & Hardware; Erik Sherman-John Hancock Financial Network; South Miami GOG; Debbie & Robert Sperber; Tracey & Larry Spiegelman; Styles Holdings, LLC; Jo Szaro; Patricia & Jack Thompson; Turbine Engine Solutions, Inc and Williamson Automotive.
Tournament in-kind donors to date include Bacardi; Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club; Diamonette Party Rental; Elemis Spa; Eventology; Hirni’s Wayside Florist; Imagine That Miami Design; Joelle’s Desserts & Gifts; Kim Kaskel; Matt Winer Photography; Perry Ellis International; Roasters N’ Toasters; Fern & Ron Rosen; Samuel Adams; Sergio’s Printing and Williamson Automotive.
Event Committee*
John Arasi – Chairman
Jill Balli, Sandra Bazain, Pete Izaguirre, David Josefsberg, Kim Kaskel, Jennifer Levin, Candy Martin, Christopher Moebus, Melanie Nennig, Dara Salky, Jon Sastre, Erik Sherman, Lindsay Spalding, Adam Spiegel, Edie Spiegel, Tracey Spiegelman, Fleta & Bob Stamen, Julie Steven, Jo Szaro and Jack Thompson
*As of May 2012
Contact Information: Danielle F. Spiegelman, Executive Director CSCGM, Danielle@cancersupportcommunitymiami.org, 305-668-5900
2012 Summer Savings Pass is back!
May 15 – September 30, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177
Zoo Miami
Miami Seaquarium
Museum of Discovery and Science
Lion Country Safari
www.summersavingspass.com
4 attractions…4 months of fun…1 price!
Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami will be offering a ‘Summer Savings Pass’ for the fourth year in a row. The ‘Summer Savings Pass’ will give its buyers unlimited admission to all four attractions throughout the summer!
The Summer Savings Pass will be available for purchase at Zoo Miami, www.zoomiami.org and at each of the other participating attractions beginning on May 14, 2012 and through September 30, 2012. At $55 plus tax, per adult and $45 plus tax, per child (ages 3-12), this pass grants unlimited admission through September 30th at Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami. Annual pass holders of these attractions will be eligible to purchase this pass for only $30 plus tax, per adult, and $20 plus tax, per child. For more information on the Summer Savings Pass visit www.summersavingspass.com or www.zoomiami.org.
Singles Mingle
06/21/2012, 07:00pm
Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park
601 Silks Run, Suite 2497
2nd Floor
Hallandale Beach, Fl 33009
Register Online
Enter promo code ‘HEART2TANGO’ and SAVE 15% when you register online.
Get ready for what promises to be Miami’s most happening DATING experience. Meet up to 20 single professionals all in one night. Go on MANY dates, enjoy fine wine, and possibly meet your match.
Heart Tango caters to professional singles in some of the most unique settings in the city. In order to create the atmosphere we want, our signature speed dating events are hosted in some of the most elegant and sophisticated upscale restaurants and lounges in your city. We have been widely recognized for providing a rich, earth-toned atmosphere perfect for any dating experience. All of our events are specifically designed to reflect your image and refined taste and are brought to you by our network of talented hosts. Come experience the Heart Tango passion and find your match at one of our events.
Age group: 21-35
See you there!
SoFlaNights.com Readers Appreciation Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 23, 7-9pm
Segafredo Brickell
1421 South Miami Avenue
Miami Brickell
www.soflanights.com/?p=41922
RSVP: soflanights@verestaurants.com
SoFlaNights.com Readers Appreciation Happy Hour
Join us for a happy hour and celebration of SoFlaNights.com publisher “Z†birthday at Brickell hot spot Segafredo. RSVP for complimentary cocktails provided by Botran Rum 7-9pm.
Urock Tour Miami Showcase
May 25-26, May 25th 9 A.M.- 9 P.M. May 26th 12 p.m – 10 p.m.
The Armory Miami
572 NW 23RD Street
Miami FL, 33127
urocktour.com
Enter Promo Code Mike2012 For A Special Discount
Looking for Artists from All genres!
Urock Tour Music Showcase – hosted by Robert Curry from MTV’s ‘Making the Band 4′ and platinum-selling group DAY 26
This is your opportunity to…
Showcase to some of the most influential record label executives, Industry executives, A&R reps, platinum selling producers and artist managers in the industry. This star studded panel of judges will select 15 artists to perform the next night in front of a live audience and celebrity judges in South Beach.
One lucky artist will be awarded a $50,000 developmental and marketing prize package which includes being signed to a single record deal from a major record label. If selected you will also have the opportunity to represent your city in the URock National Convention where you will perform alongside some of today’s most popular artists and compete to win a record deal from a major label worth over $100,000!
Event Details
Day 1
9am – 7pm The Rock Session:
Description: Registration for Urock Stars and other artists for one on one label showcase.
Labels will select (10) artists and (3) wild cards.
Looking for Rock-R&B-Pop-Hip Hop Ages: 12+
10am – 7pm Urock VIP Lounge:
**VIP Rock Pass Holders Only
Live DJ & Live performances by Urock Artists And Special Guests.
Also looking for Models, DJ’s, and Dancers to showcase in the Urock Live Show
7pm – 9pm Urock Industry Listening Session
**VIP Rock Pass Holders Only
Description: VIP Rock Pass Holders get their music mixed by top DJ’s for Robert Curry, Maybach Music Group A&R, IMG/Universal, & Def Jam Record
Day 2
12pm – 2pm Sound Check For Urock The Stage Show
Description:All artists that labels selected from the Rock Session will show up for sound check and bring their performance track and get passes. They report to the main stage outside. They will be given instruction and a short mic check. Featured artists will also do a sound check. Video production team will talk through the show the sound engineer.
2pm – 7pm Urock Live In Miami – (Main Stage 1)
Description: Urock Artists, Dj’s, Dancers Perform On The Main Stage
2pm – 6pm Urock Exclusive Event – (Stage 2)
Def Jam / IMG Universal is looking for talent
Def Jam is giving a $10,000 package.
Description: Live performances in front of host labels. Must have a VIP Rock Pass in order to attend.
Performance slot must be confirmed by show producer. **Spots are limited.
3pm – 6pm Urock The Red Carpet
Description: VIP Rock Pass artists will walk the red carpet with interviews with leading media and press outlets. **VIP Rock Pass holders only
8pm – 10pm Urock The Stage (Main Stage 1)
$50,000 Prize Package
Description: Urock Artists from day 1 will come back with hopes to be a wild card. Labels will choose (3) wild cards.
Judges:
Robert Curry, Maybach Music, Poe Boy Music, Def Jam Records, IMG/Universal
Featuring:
@djblaz & @djprimo1, A&R at Maybach Music & Urock Dancers
***VIP Seating For VIP Rock Pass Holders
10pm Urock Industry Party 18+
Hosted by: Robert Curry of Day 26 and Celebrity Friends
Performances by: Special Guests
***Free Access For Vip Rock Pass Holders
Prizes You Can Win
Giving away over $50,000 in marketing and developmental deals to include working with Platinum producers, Consulting from Maybach Music Group, Spot on National Urock Allstars Tour, Publishing deal from RCA Records, $50,000 marketing and production single deal and much more!!
Confirmed Judges Include
Robert Curry of Day 26
IMG Universal
Maybach Music Group
Urock Tour Execs
Poe Boy Music
Big J Artist Management
MiFlyer Marketing Execs
(In The Mix):
Independent and major recording artists
Record label executives
A&R reps
Artist managers and publicists
National Media Outlets
Platinum Producers
Potential New Fans
and more!
Register Now!
Artists can register at urocktour.com
Enter promo code mike2012 for a special discount
Exxxotica 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Saturday, May 20, 2012.
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International Children’s Outreach Cocktail Reception
June 20, 6pm to 8pm
Vibe night club
301 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.icocharity.org
A $30 donation includes a drink ticket and tapas. Business casual attire. All the proceed go towards a backpack drive for the children of Little Master child care center in Lauderhill, FL and Grove Primary School in Guyana. Tickets can be purchased online at www.icocharity.org
Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from the Volvo spectator boat during the in-port Volvo Ocean Race on Sunday, May 20, 2012.
Volvo Ocean Race Village was in Bicentennial Park Downtown Miami and was so much fun, they had interactive pavilions like Volvo Ocean Race’s ‘Life At The Extreme’ exhibition.  They also have A 3D cinema, The Dome and a simulator ride that gives you a look at what it feels like being onboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht.  This was a free and open to the public event, check out Volvo Ocean Race for more information on the remaining stops, next stop Lisbon.
Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.
Gulf Liquors presents: Meet and Greet Pitbull
Sunday May 27th, 2012
Gulf Liquors
1681 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Pre Sale Tickets On Sale Now!
With the purchase of Six (6) Voli Bottles (any flavor)
Meet and Greet Pitbull. Purchase is good for One admission.
Must Be 21 or Older.
To purchase your admission please contact Jorge: (305) 915-4331 or at JorgeGulf@aol.com
Tickets will Only be sold as Pre Sale.
No tickets will be sold at the door on the day of this event.
Journey With Pat Benatar And Loverboy
Saturday, October 13th
Cruzan Amphitheatre
601 Sansburys Way # 7
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Tickets On Sale Now!
Journey is returning to the road on July 21 for their 2012 tour kick-off with concert dates through December. Special guests Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo and Loverboy will appear on most tour dates.
The full tour pulls into Cruzan Amphitheatre Saturday October 13th. Tickets are $139.00, $99.00, $69.00 and $33.00 for Reserved Seats and $19.00 for Advance Festival Lawn. There is also a Festival Lawn 4-Pack available for $75.00. Tickets are on sale now at www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Cruzan Amphitheatre box office or charge by phone 800-745-3000. 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.
Since its formation in 1973 in San Francisco, Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band’s Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. Journey was awarded the prestigious “Legend Of Live Award†at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards in honor of the band’s significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business, and in acknowledgement of their commitment to the fans and the art of performing live. The 2011 Eclipse World Tour was of the band’s most successful tours ever, drawing nearly a million fans and ranked in the Top 15 Tours of the year. 2011 also marked the 30th anniversary of the band’s seminal anthem, Don’t Stop Believin’, which was honored as the top-selling digital classic rock song in history by Nielsen SoundScan. The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo changed the face of music forever when their debut album, ‘In the Heat of the Night,’ exploded in 1979. Pat emerged fearless, fighting and forging a path for future female rock stars around the world. With Neil’s innovative vision creating the signature “Benatar†sound, hits like Heartbreaker, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Love Is A Battlefield and We Belong led to platinum album after platinum album. Benatar won an unprecedented four consecutive GRAMMY® Awards, as well as three American Music Awards, establishing her as one of America’s leading female rock vocalists. With over 30 million albums and 19 Top 40 singles to their name, Benatar/Giraldo remain a rock ‘n roll powerhouse today, selling out concerts and wowing audiences, after more than three decades of making music together.
With trademark red leather pants and bandanas to match their huge rock sound and high-energy live shows, Loverboy has sold more than 10 million albums and earned multi-platinum plaques for albums such as their self-titled debut LP, Get Lucky, Keep It Up and Lovin’ Every Minute of It. Their string of hits includes the band’s smash anthem Working For The Weekend, as well as Hot Girls In Love, Turn Me Loose, and Lovin’ Every Minute Of It. Loverboy’s continued pop culture relevance is alive and well in 2012, with recent references to the band in episodes of NBC’s hit show ‘30 Rock’ and Comedy Network’s popular ‘Regular Show.’
VIP Packages for the 2012 tour will be available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit www.VIPNation.com.
Journey is also teaming up with Tickets-for-Charity.com® to offer fans some of the best seats in the house for this tour to benefit outstanding charities helping to make wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. These exclusive seats will be available only at www.ticketsforcharity.com.
ArtOfficial & Questlove (dj set) at Bardot
Friday June 8th, 10pm doors
Bardot
3456 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
305-576-5570
www.bardotmiami.com
ArtOfficial are a Miami based hip hop/jazz ensemble.
“This rising band, with a killer horn section and two emcees, ingeniously creates a fresh and highly rare sound by mixing a wide variety of sonic ingredients…. I’ll have it on repeat all day.†– Okayplayer
“brilliant rhymes over a backing track that takes as much from the hard-bop jazz movement of the late 1950s and early 1960s as it does modern hip-hop†– Sun Sentinel
“…a technically unflappable blend of sunny, old-school… beat-music-derived production…with [an] organic live touch…ArtOfficial [are] absolutely on top of their game. “ -New Times
www.artofficialmusic.net
On the Camper spectator boat during the in-port Volvo Ocean Race on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
Results from the in-port race.
1st Abu Dhabi 6 points
2nd Groupama 5 points
3rd Puma 4 points
4th Camper 3 points
5th Sanya 2 points
6th Telefonica 1 point
Volvo Ocean Race Village was in Bicentennial Park Downtown Miami and was so much fun, they had interactive pavilions like Volvo Ocean Race’s ‘Life At The Extreme’ exhibition.  They also have A 3D cinema, The Dome and a simulator ride that gives you a look at what it feels like being onboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht.  This was a free and open to the public event, check out Volvo Ocean Race for more information on the remaining stops, next stop Lisbon.
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Mykel Stevens Didi Tristan Arlay Regueiro Dan Sehres present Halston 1977
Wednesday May 23rd 2012
City Hall The Restaurant
2004 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33137
RSVP: halston1977@gmail.com
We Pay Tribute To The King & Queen Of Disco: Robin Gibb & Donna Summer
Halston 1977 Guest Of Honor: Myra Wexler
Dinner Seating & Cocktails start at 8PM
Night Orchestrated By: Ryan Evans
Disco Classics, Nu-Disco, 80’s 90’s Dance,
Bee Gees & Donna Summer’s Hits
$35 Prix Fixe Menu Available
Dinner Reservations: 305 764-3130
This night is inspired by a defined decadent era known for its glamorous clothes, luxuries, hedonistic party culture and excesses. You stepped into a stylish sophisticated night in 1977
Ladies Night at Camp Ricochet Tuesday
05/22/12, 9 PM
Ricochet Bar/Lounge
3250 Buenavista Blvd #124 Midtown Miami, FL 33127
www.ricochetlounge.com
facebook/campricochet.com
info@ricochetlounge.com
twitter@ricochetmiami
facebook/ricochetmiami.com
Bonfires, Smores! friendship bracelets, Jell-O (shots), relay races, and cheesy camp songs, making out (and…) in the woods, lobbing pine cones at your friends head, Ghost Stories, and now apparently a bunch of adults acting like children and staying out late on a weeknight to drink like school’s out for summer, forever!
Trivia & Free Pizza Hosted By Gui Jarochy 9pm-11pm
Music Videos And Summer Camp Themed Movie Mash-Ups Courtesy Of DJ Chris Video
Myself: Casey Zap & the estimable Stephen Tate will be orchestrating the chaos while standing around drinking and talking shit with y’all…
Ladies Of Sleep-Away Camp! Drink Free From 10pm-1am
For The Boys (and hardcore chicks) of Camp Cuckoomiami: PBR + SHOT of Gentleman Jack = 6$
For those of us who just got dropped off at some public school on weekdays during the summer and sat around listening to a boombox while locked in a portable next to the gymn that someone ironically called summer camp, or if your parents just left you to roam the streets, we got you by the blue collar: The $3 PBR!
Maybe you were loaded and grew up not Even going to camp cause you’re parents had a summer house in Mexico?! Got that covered too: $99 bottles of Cuervo Tradicional
$99 bottles of Ron Zacapa because its miami and you work too hard to listen to this rambling crap and you just like good rum.
If you were in a concentration camp (or guantanamo) you can drink free all night on us. Seriously want to just say that being out on a Tuesday and partying down with the kids like that, after all you’ve been through is truly an inspiration
For All: Jell-O Shots provided with love by Nicole Doran
Oh yeah and If you dress up in a camp related costume or want to lead a round of drunken sing-a-longs we will get you sooooo wasted for free.
Just Announced! Camp Counselor Justin Long aka Cap N Ron will be Presiding over the Beer Pong contest for which the winner will get Nothing except inebriated. Hoorah
The Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami(BHI) 1st Annual Honoring Our Past and Celebrating Our Future reception
Thursday, June 28th, 2012 from 5:30pm -7:30pm.
Kovens Conference Center Rooftop
FIU Campus
3000 NE 151 Street
Miami, FL 33181
To register to attend the reception and learn more about the Black Hospitality Initiative please visit www.blackhospitalitymiami.com.
BHI Continues to Support the Black Hospitality Industry of Miami
Entertainment for the reception will be provided by Caribbean Music Farm- Steel Drum Entertainment. Honorees include: Merrett R. Stierheim, Former Superintendent Miami Dade County Schools and Former President of Greater Miami Convention and Bureau (Tourism Pioneer Award); Attorney At Law H.T. Smith (Tourism Pioneer Award) Outstanding Contribution to Tourism: R. Donahue Peebles (Chairman & CEO Peebles Corporation; Distinguished Service Award (North Bay Village Commissioner Stuart Blumberg (Former President of Greater Miami and the Beaches and Former BHI Chairman); Dr. Larry Rice(VP Dean of Academic Affairs at Johnson Wales and Former BHI Chairman).
“We are excited about this event! It will honor those who played a significant role in establishing the foundation for African Americans and people of color to participate as owners, leaders, students, and professionals in the hospitality and tourism industry in Miami-Dade County. We will celebrate and say thank you to all who helped pave the way and change the face of our visitors and tourism industry. We will also recommit to advance economic participation and involvement of our constituents… this is indeed a special occasion and recognition to the quality of leadership that makes out city diverse and a world tourism destination,†states Executive Director Graylyn Swilley, Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami.
The BHI initiative was established in 1991 as a non-profit 501© 3 organization by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (GMCVB) to advance economic participation and open doors of opportunity for African Americans and Blacks of African descent in the Greater Miami Visitors Industry. The areas of focus include: Advocacy, Talent Development and Career Coaching. Some of BHI’s impressive achievements include: BHI Minority Scholarship Endowment at Florida International University that is valued at more than $441,496.40; BHI graduates have emerged as industry leaders in hotels, cruise lines, restaurants, and entrepreneurs and as educators in Miami and across the country; and the 2012 Hospitality Open Golf Tournament(H.O.T. Challenge) and Silent Auction raised 125,000.00.
Sponsors for this event include: FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Kovens Conference Center, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Office of Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners-District 9, Office of Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners-District 3, Johnson & Wales University, Office of Spence Jones City of Miami District 5, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), National Association of Black Hotel and Operators, Little Havana To Go, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe A. Martinez District 11, Miami-Dade Black Affairs Advisory Board and etc.
Free Jazz at SE Finacial Center
05/23/12, 12p-2p
Southeast Financial Center
200 S Biscayne Bl
Miami FL 33131
miamijazzsociety.com
17yr musical phenom Thomas Dover will perform his unique style of trombone playing live. Open to the public.
Family Fun Day
May 26th, 2012, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Brighter Futures for Families Christian Academy
18901 SW 106th Ave, Suite 123
Miami, FL 33157
Cutler Bay Business Center on Marlin Road directly across the Bj’s.
Bringing our Community together by honoring our Family and Friends to a day full of fun.
Enrolling Now
*Summer Camp
*Fall Preschool
*Fall After School
*Dance Classes
Learning and growing God’s Way
Empowered Parents/Healthy Childre
Phone number 305-233-6037
Art Blog Art Blog presents Leave it to Beavers curated by Gina Beavers Opening Reception
May 25th 6 – 9 PM
Gallery Diet
174 NW 23 Street
Miami FL 33127
www.gallerydiet.com
Gallery Diet is pleased to announce the opening of Leave it to Beavers curated by Gina Beavers. This show is the first in a two-part series of exhibitions ART BLOG ART BLOG is presenting at Gallery Diet during the summer of 2012. The second exhibition in the series, ASTRAL WEEKS, will be curated by Van Hanos.
Leave it to Beavers features works by
Carla Edwards
Christy Gast
Anya Kielar
Fabienne Lasserre
Ella Kruglyanskaya
Katherine Bernhardt
Letha Wilson
Denise Kupferschmidt
Holly Coulis
Lia Lowenthal
ABAB: Who are you?
GB: Gina Beavers
ABAB: What are you?
GB: An artist, a curator, a teacher.
ABAB: What do these artists do?
GB: Video, sculpture, paintings, photographs, hybrids. They might also teach, curate, style, collaborate, DJ.
ABAB: Who are they to you?
GB: The girl-crush, the muse, the soul-sister, the BFF, the mentor.
ABAB: How did you discover their work?
GB: Through friends recently, saw their work on ART BLOG ART BLOG, known forever, stalked online, just met, collaborated with, put me in important shows, had important shows, gave a talk, in a show together.
ABAB: How would you describe their work?
GB: Ground-breaking, diverse, intuitive, conceptual, mind-bending, live-wire, insane, baddass, hysterical, moving, horizon-expanding, free, experimental, so smart, perfect.
ART BLOG ART BLOG is a curatorial project by Joshua Abelow. From a recent interview with Abelow, “Intitially the blog was a way for me to contextualize my own work alongside artworks and text by other artists and writers I was interested in, and it still is that. But, it’s also a way for me to curate in the simplest way possible. To call a gallery space a blog is something that had never been done before and I think it generated a lot of interest because of that simple gesture. It created an element of confusion – like what is ART BLOG ART BLOG – a gallery, a blog, or a website? And, for a temporary period, it was all three.â€
Last summer in New York, ART BLOG ART BLOG presented ten exhibitions at a temporary location on the 11th floor of 508 West 26th Street. The location was generously donated to Joshua Abelow by the painter, Ross Bleckner. Abelow’s new book, Painter’s Journal, describes in detail his first year living in New York in the late 90′s working for Bleckner as a studio assistant.
Macy’s Miami International and Cubavera Host Men’s Fashion Show and Musical Performance by AXIS Band
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 3 PM
Macy’s Miami International Mall
1245 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
Celebrate Father’s Day with Macy’s and Cubavera! Join us for a fashion show featuring models showcasing the latest summer styles for Dad! After the show, stay and enjoy a touch of Brasilian flare as you listen to some of the sounds of AXIS Band and refreshments! Plus, with any $75 or more Cubavera purchase, receive a complimentary gift – our Father’s Day gift to you!
Downtown Boca’s Friday Night LIVE! To “Rock The Tropics” With FREE Concert By Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways
Friday, June 1st, 2012, 6:30pm
Sanborn Square
72 N. Federal Hwy.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
DowntownBoca.org
The public should grab their flip flops and beach chairs and head to Downtown Boca’s June Friday Night LIVE! that will feature Buffett-style live entertainment by Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways that is sure to please Buffet’s Parrot Head fans and others. The band’s “Floribbean†tropical style music will bring the best of “Buffet and beaches” to Sanborn Square to help ring in Summer with sing, dance, and party to all the “Songs You Know By Heart!â€
The free and open-to-the-public festivities hosted by Downtown Boca begin at 6:30 p.m. with the ever-popular Gourmet Truck Expo serving up a unique street-side easy to grab culinary fare with café seating; participating food trucks include Mobile Culinary Kitchen, Out of Many Cafés, Gene’s Joint, and Clarabelle’s Cupcakes.
A group lesson of the official Downtown Boca Bop line dance will be lead by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Downtown Boca at 7:00 p.m. before Jimmy and his party band take the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Free and open-to-the-public; bring your chairs and blankets, chairs available for rental at $2
I recently visited Schnebly Redland’s Winery and Brewery in Homestead, Florida. I was there of course to check out their wines, all of which are made with tropical fruits, like guava, mango, carambola and coconut. And no grapes! But Schnebly’s also recently started brewing craft beers, very interesting ones, also with tropical fruits. I was able to try all of their beers and most of their wines, which I wrote about in more detail on my DailyBeerReview.com site. I will say that the creativity and uniqueness of this family business are off the chart.
President Mauricio Mejia took 30 minutes of his time to speak to us (Ed Roberts arranged that). We talked about what the future holds for the brewery now that they have brewed a few batches of each beer and were ready to start distributing. Mauricio said that they would start with Key West, distributing in kegs first, then would consider bottling and canning. You could tell that the brewery has a careful plan to bring their beers to the market. You could also see the pride that Mauricio, Marketing Manager David, and all of the staff had for their products. They all made us feel and home and very welcome.
I’d certainly recommend taking a trip down to check out their facilities. They have a beautiful tasting room, really nice property, areas for weddings and receptions and parties, just a fabulous space. Schnebly’s is family friendly and they encourage picnics and just relaxing while you visit.
They can be found at:
Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery
30205 SW 217th Avenue
Homestead, FL 33030
Toll-Free: (888) 717-WINE
Phone: (305) 242-1224
The Meatball Joint is opening tomorrow (5/21/12) at the old King Kone on Alton and 15th. We had the opportunity to sample the whole menu tonight.
The menu is pretty much laid out in a build-your-balls way. Get a pen and pick your meatball type (beef, turkey, veggie or a daily special), pick your sauce, and either go naked or choose a vessel from a sammy, slider or a sandwich. You can also add some good stuff on the side like roasted corn polenta, watercress pear salad, garlic bread, grilled veggies, pasta, etc….. Everything is under $10 with the exception of eating 6 sliders at $15. So we tried all the balls – the beef, the turkey and the veggie (which is mostly eggplant and surprisingly delicious). Large tasty balls in flavorful sauces at a terrific price point.
We also ordered dessert. They have apple pie, bread pudding (sold out) and a “make your own” ice cream cookie sandwich. Ours was a giant ball of vanilla ice cream shaped like a meatball in between two chocolate chip cookies! Nom Nom Nom
Happy having delicious balls in my mouth :P
Florida Recording and Entertainment’s Industry After Hours Event Thursday, May 
Thursday, May 24TH, 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd Way
Miami, FL
Register Online
Admission is $10 (includes first drink)
Come for a fun night while you mingle with your peers from the entertainment and arts industry.
FREC Industry After Hours are monthly networking events designed for industry professionals to meet and build relationships in an informal setting. With 100-300 industry professionals in attendance, this is the premier networking event for the entertainment industry!
Constant Contact, SCORE Miami Chapter and Miami-Dade County Small Business Division Celebrate Small Business Week 2012 with Get Down To Business Event
Wednesday May 23, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 1:00
Villa 221
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, FL 33132
More Info
Join Constant Contact, SCORE’s Miami Chapter and Miami-Dade County’s Small Business Division as we celebrate Small Business Week 2012 with our annual Get Down To Business event: A free, action packed, nationwide series of educational events.
You’ll learn new business-building tools and strategies, along with proven methods for engaging your audience through email and social media-all designed to help you bring in new prospects.
It’s also a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other small businesses and local influencers in your area.
Celebrate Small Business Week with Get Down to Business: a free, action-packed, nationwide series of business building events.
Led by the industry’s top experts in email and social media marketing, Get Down To Business is your kick-off for small business success. It’s also your chance to meet and mingle with other small businesses and local influencers to learn:
Proven tips and strategies for reaching your next great customer
How to get existing customers to bring you new ones
How to create engaging marketing campaigns
And much more
So whether you have all the customers you can handle or if you’re looking for new ones, you’ll find tons of useful info that will help you boost your bottom line in no time.
Turkish Night at the Biltmore
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 5:30-8:00pm
RSVP Romy@camacol.org
Reception
“Turkish Night at MMFM and the Congress”
A Celebration of Culture and Cinema
Conference Center Ballroom
8:00pm/Special Screening of Turkish Film (Comedy)
“Kurtulus Son Durak”
Merrick Amphitheater
Una comedia que relata la historia de Eylem, una psicóloga que se muda a un nuevo apartamento cuando su novio la deja solamente dos semanas antes de su boda. Sus nuevas amigas tratan de levantarle el ánimo mientras ellas mismas se transforman y el caos que trae este proceso.
Yusuf Pirhasan, the Director of the film and Belcim Bilgin its star will be present among others.
This special event is presented with the assistance of The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Turkey, The Istanbul Center and Chamber of Commerce and Pinema.
3-Year Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, May 24, 9pm
Il Bacio
29 SE 2nd Avenue
Just off of Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach
Entrance to the “Greatest Show on Earth” is $10 per person.
RSVP today and receive $5 off your cover
RSVP: Email events@thegabgroup.com or call 561-750-3500 to confirm your attendance.
Gather your entourage and experience a total entertainment takeover celebrating the 3-Year Anniversary Celebration of Delray’s hottest nightlife destination, Il Bacio Lounge + Nightclub. Join us for “Greatest Show on Earth” as we present: Circus – a vintage inspired event guaranteed to delight and amaze with non-stop entertainment and performances.
Party with the who’s who in South Florida at Il Bacio’s magnificent courtyard as you witness thrilling show-stopping acts by the area’s sexiest aerialists, fire performers, swinging acrobats and more with high-energy beats provided by resident DJ Brett the Hitman.
The event of the year kicks off at 9 p.m. Plus, there’s a special incentive in it for the ladies – step right up to Il Bacio and enjoy free cocktails from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.! Sponsored by Ketel One Vodka.
Big Doral Networking Event
May 30th, 2012, 6-8pm
Carlina Ale House
8669 NW 36th Street
Doral, FL 33166
RSVP to felipe@dawcc.com
Greater Doral & Airport West Chamber of Commerce
Global Business Consortium
The Coral Gables Museum presents “Falling under the Spell: The Wines of Granada”
Thursday, May 24th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
$20 | $15 for Museum members.
To purchase tickets, please call 305.603.8067
The Coral Gables’ Sister Cities Wine & Spirit Series The Coral Gables Museum presents: Falling under the Spell: The Wines of Granada
A magical evening including a wine tasting, lecture and exhibition tour of Coral Gables’ Sister Cities: Partners in Peace.
As part of its mission to encourage participation in the City of Coral Gables’ award-winning Sister City program, the Coral Gables Museum has organized a series of wine and spirits appreciation lectures based on the regional wines and spirits of Granada, Spain; Pisa, Italy; Aix-en-Provence, rance; Cartagena, Colombia; and La Antigua, Guatemala.
The series will use the focus of wine & spirits to explore the history and civilization of our Sister Cities and to enhance our understanding and appreciation of their civic life.
The first talk in the series will focus on Granada, home of the Alhambra Palace in the heart of AndalucÃa. Like South Florida, AndalucÃa is the hottest part of the country; it is also famous for its Moorish heritage, its flamenco culture and the fortified wines of Jerez.
Local wine instructor Patrick Alexander
The lectures will be presented by Patrick Alexander who, since leaving UM, has been teaching wine appreciation classes throughout Coral Gables. “We will begin with a sherry from nearby Jerez, followed by an Albariňo from Galicia, then a Rioja as a lead-up to a full bodied Toro. After refreshing ourselves with a Cava from Catalonia we will return to Granada to close the evening with a brandy from Andalusia,” explains Alexander.
The evening will be fun, romantic and informative – and of course an interesting and delicious selection of Spanish wines will be liberally sampled.
Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival
October 20-21, 10:00am- 12:00pm
Coral Gables, Florida
gableshispanicfestival​.com
The Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation Inc. Emilio Sauma Jr., Artist, Founder,President, CEO and the Board Members, oficially invites to
SAVE THE DATES, for our 3rd. Annual Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival, Saturday, October 20 and Sunday,October 21, 2012, mark your calendar and save the date. JOIN US this year.
Seductive Salsa Thursdays
5/24/12, 9pm
The Well
444 W 41st Street
Miami Beach, FL 33140
thewellmb.com
This Thursday Nite! May 24th!…..is going to be Incredible at the world famous “The Well Lounge†in Miami Beach….next to The Forge.
Formerly known as The Glass and Jimmy Z’s
… Equipped with superb sound system with polished wood floors, elegant venue with 2 full decked bars!
Free parking at the meters! and in the Rear!
Free Cover!
Free Fun!
Yes Ladies! This Venue is Very Sensual and Seductive! So come Dress to Impress at The Well Lounge! Seductive Salsa Thursdays! Where we play the Best of the Best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Mambo, Zouk and More!
For those that want to learn…Here’s your Chance! It’s also a Great Date Nite!
At 9PM –LA Style Salsa class by Ricky Torres from Salsa Central and Tapas y Tintos!
Zouk class by Fabiano Nyx Trofino and Kendra Haynes in the 2nd room!
Midnight – Live Performance!
So you have no excuses!
DJ Pelito Largo spinning the best Salsa Merengue and Bachata all night!
So come out tell a friend or two ok 4 and let’s celebrate our love for Latin Music!
See you Ladies there! Where Beautiful People come to Meet and Dance!
After 5: South Florida’s Networking Social for Black Professionals
May 25, 2012, 6pm to 9pm
Quality Inn Sawgrass Conference Center
1711 North University Drive
Plantation, FL 33322
Register Online
Broward’s Black Professionals presents After 5: South Florida’s Networking Social for Black Professionals — Get Ready to Experience the amazing taste of nutritious and delicious with Chef Rodnee!
Sundays on the Green May Edition
05/27/2012, 3:00 – 9:00pm
Wynwood Green
The Armory Studios
572 NW 23rd Street
Miami Fl 33137
www.wynwoodgreen.com
Wynwood Green is proud to present a ‘new’ one-of-a–kind outdoor daytime experience in the artery of Miami’s artistic community. In association with The Armory Studios and 305Green comes an organic monthly outdoor space in Wynwood that will harness creativity and showcase the best locally owned businesses, organizations and people that Miami has to offer, taking place on the last Sunday of the month.
May’s theme : School’s out for Summer Miami!
Music Presented by Smurphio:
Line-up will be announced shortly
Live Drum Circle & Smudging Ceremony by The Witch’s Garden at 6:30
Food Trucks and Treats ( TBA )
Vendors Confirmed :
Eco Market Store
Ozone Clothing
Bohdi’s Garden Delights
Belly Card
Marlys Soy Candles
Pixie Dust Naturals
Organic Heights Skincare
Chef Alan Hughes
Organic Paw
Fine Co
Buzy Bee Honey
Vendors who are interested in being a part of this awesome monthly event please contact us at info@wynwoodgreen.org or call (305) 815-2981
Wynwood Green will be the cultural hub for the local community through environmental presentations, pop-up demonstrations, workshops and performances.
Grand Openeing Of Velours Rose Boutique
May 25 – 27th
Velours Rose Boutique
207 11th street
Miami Beach Florida.
Between Collins and Ocean Ave
www.velousrose.com
NOTE: A 3-Day Event:
Friday May 25th & Saturday May 26th from 12p-8pm are open to the public.
Sunday May 27th from 4p-8p is Private Invite Only.
For further information or to RSVP call/txt: 305-330-9491 or email: VeloursRoseBoutique@gmail.com.
Velours Rose Boutique “Where N.Y. Flair Meets South Beach Glam”, will be launching Their Grand Opening and would love for you to attend. Our Guests include fashion designers, models, stylist, bloggers, media, entrepreneurs, promoters. This boutique carries high end designer clothing and specializes in custom made “perfect fit” styles. Customers will have a variety to choose from such as cocktail dresses, gowns, party-wear, swim-wear as well as accessories, make- up and styling tips. Velours Rose Boutique will also provide additional fashion related services such as on-site alterations, wardrobe styling for (video shoots, photo shoots, or performances), fashion consulting and more. Most importantly, it is a second home for up and coming designers looking for a retail outlet, exposure of their brand and for their designs to be carried in a prime South Beach location. So come out, network and celebrate our grand opening.
Cache Fashion Show at Kyma Lounge
5/19/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne BLVD Way.
More Info
Text 305 300 0827 for VIP guest list or table RSVP. Limited spots available!
Secret Saturdays At Kyma Lounge
Casino Royal At Portofino
Casino Night & Fashion Show by Cache!
Black Jack and Roulette on the 2nd floor VIP
Followed by Fashion Show By Cache
On Rick C VIP list: NO COVER till 12:00am!
Complimentary Cocktails for ladies from 10-11 PM!
Sounds by: Nikolas
for Vip Guest list And table Rsvp: call/tx 305 300 0827
Special bottle prices only valid with Reservation
Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli has accomplised an impressive lot for his young age (26). The passionate Miamian has led at a handful of respected restaurants, rubbed elbows with world-famous chefs, developed fairly profitable hobby at music and art, won a Food Network cooking contest and, most recentrly, is fulfilling his life-long dream of opening his very own dining establishment, eating house.
Educate Tomorrow Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
Friday, June 1 , 5:30-8:30
The Sky Lobby
The Miami Tower
100 SE 2nd Street, 11th Floor
Downtown Miami
Click Here To Buy Tickets $75 (in advance)
$100 at the Door
Entertainment by DJ Tony DeLerme
Steering Committee
Alysha Acosta, Leticia De Mello Bueno, Mary Dhanji, Natalie Escudero, Shawn Joost, Arianne Levin, Lesley Lyons-Monhan, Caitlyn Pandell, Galia Pennekamp, Julia Villamizar-Weber
Board of Directors
Melanie Damian – Chair, Chris Damian, Scott Dimond, Virginia Emmons-McNaught, Sarah Engel, Erica French, Pat Gannon, Bob Levenson, Stacey Koch Lieberman, Erika Lucas, Jason Mazer, Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Pakradooni, Roland Sanchez-Medina, Kara Sharp, Antonio Shelton, Peter Valori
Educate Tomorrow’s mission is to create independence for disadvantaged and foster youth through education, mentoring,and life skills training.
A portion of your ticket is tax deductible. Educate Tomorrow is a certified 501(c)(3) organization.
Moksha Roots Live
Friday 05.18.2012, 10PM – 3AM
7th Circuit Productions
228 NE 59th ST
Miami FL 33136
18+Over /$10
Facebook-Invite
Gallery and yard open 8pm.
Free Admission Before 10:00pm
Come early and have a drink in the Pleidian Lounge, explore the Moksha Art Gallery & The Moksha Boutique open 8pm – 10pm Free
7th Circuit Productions and Moksha Family Arts Collective presents Moksha Roots Live, the official after party for The Rhythm Foundation’s Big Nights in Little Haiti. Come out to party and vibe with us and support this ongoing monthly gallery opening and roots jam that brings together all the diverse roots of Miami….
Also come and experience The Pyramid Sessions in the yard with chill grooves, downtempo d.j.s. and some Moksha Art Fair vibrations……
Featured Bands This Month
Injoy
Injoy is a conscious roots reggae band known for it’s dynamic performances, spirit lifting original lyrics, rich vocal harmonies and wicked bass and drum grooves. For us, music is a vehicle for healing, and these are the days for universal healing. We are overjoyed to be workers for the light, and it is our sincere pleasure to bring our unique blend of love and joy through music to the world. RASTAFARI!
Fourth Dimension
Dubbed as “South Florida reggae legends” by the Miami Herald, Fourth Dimension features a likeable, buoyant live-band sound with catchy hooks, layered harmonies, electric guitar riffs and a bi-lingual Spanish – English edge. In the Southeast region of the USA they are known as a crucial driving force in the reggae movement. Fourth Dimension album Invazion was nominated for Best reggae album and Best reggae song x2 in the 2009 JPF Music Awards, the biggest independent music awards.
Every Month Moksha Roots Collective
The Moksha Roots Collective Band is a constant rotation of Miami’s finest roots & world music musicians with international guests. Our special guest musicians all unite to deliver an eclectic Jam. You never know who may join the jam.
This Allstar Group Includes
Bagga Trax – Harry Lacounte – Rene Bailey – Ryan B.
With Speacial Guests:
DJs
Mello-D
Fiyah Queen Shaina
Late night set with: Tamboka
Live painting inside: Rick Dieguez (RAMA)
Outside Lawn: “Pyramid Sessions”
Keeping the Moksha Art Fair vibe alive we bring you the “Pyramid Sessions” world dub, downtempo, psybient, ect. music with:
Resident:
D.J. Maestro
And Special Guests
Warp 9 (Adam Shakta)
Seven D
Earth Tone
Eden Grey
Live Painting Outside:
Arlene Davila
Performance Art:
Cami Miami
Sacred Space Lounge Created By:
Katherine Gasc And Ellavate Shivraj
Moksha Art Gallery
Visionary art, we feature our gallery filled with world renown
visionary artists as well as our local Miami artists.
Visual Art Exhibit Featuring:
Adam Scott Miller
Rick Dieguez
Arlene Davila
Photography: Alvaro Contreras
Video mapping:
Peter Agudelo
Sean Ashworth
City Theatre’s Summer Shorts Festival
June 1-17, 2012
Wednesday – Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Carnival Studio Theater
Ziff Ballet Opera House
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
Tickets: $35
For reservations, visit www.arshtcenter.org or call the box office at (305) 949-6722.
The Adrienne Arsht Center presents
City Theatre’s SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL
Starring: Stephen Trovillion, Irene Adjan, Katherine Wright, Beth Dimon and Todd Allen Durkin
Direction: John Manzelli, Mark Swaner and Margaret M. Ledford
8 Hilarious Plays Including Original Pieces by Israel Horovitz & Christopher Demos-Brown
City Theatre’s SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL is one fast and furiously fun program of the nation’s hottest short plays! Strung together in a whirlwind of bite-size nuggets, these mini-plays will one minute have you laughing hysterically and the next shocked beyond belief. With no play longer than 8 minutes; hang on for the ride of your life in this wonderful evening of theater that promises something for absolutely everyone!
City Theatre launches its 17th season with its sixth season in residency at the Adrienne Arsht Center in the Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House). City Theatre’s lightning-quick growth and success has placed an indelible stamp on South Florida’s theater community. Since its inception in 1996 City Theatre has received thousands of script submissions and produced hundreds of original short works by established playwrights and important new voices in the theatre.
Macy’s Presents a Special Brasil Inspired Cooking Demo with Chef Rodrigo
Saturday May 19, 2012 at 1:00pm
Macy’s Aventura
Level 2
Be part of the excitement when we kick off Summer with a host of spectacular events inspired by the fashion, food and flavor of Brasil. From runway shows and cooking demos to live music and dance performances, this season is sure to be hot! hot! hot! So, come in and let the fun begin!
Chef Rodrigo will prepare generous samples of “Kibe” and “Bolinho de Bacalhau”. Watch as he explains how to prepare these classic recipes while answering all of your questions. While here, enjoy the Brasilian decor surrounding the kitchen and listen to Brasilian tunes provided by our DJ! Also, stop by the ZICO booth to get free coconut water! Plus, with any $50 or more purchase, receive a Macy’ s collectable glass and muddler set!
Conxita Oliver Restrospective Art as the Essence of a Long Life Opening Night
Saturday, June 2
Rodez Art Gallery
CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Avenue #237
Cocnut Grove, FL 33133
June 2 – 30, 2012
Rodez Art Gallery is proud to present for the first time in the United States, the already consecrated Catalonian artist Conxita Oliver. Coinciding with the celebration of the artist’s 89th birthday, Rodez Art Gallery will offer collectors and the public in general alike the rare opportunity of meeting the person and acquiring the recent works of such an accomplished artist.
Come meet the artist on opening night Saturday, June 2 during Coconut Grove Gallery Night. The exhibit will be on view through June 30, 2012.
Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm, and Friday & Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm.
Conxita Oliver was born in Barcelona on June 5, 1923 in the heart of a family who lived between fabrics and paintbrushes. Daughter of the artist Juan Oliver Sardá, sketcher and renown portrait artist painter, who also worked in the field of artistic glassware, and niece to well-known landscape painter Ricardo Durán, Conxita began showing her gift as an artist as a little girl. Years later, she would begin her long storied career learning from her teacher Emili Bosch Roger. Later in life, she would expand her know-how and vocation next to another great teacher of the times, Juli Paschal.
Conxita Oliver is an artist whose work first encountered its roots in such a difficult and depressing context as was Spain just after the Civil War. The bodies of work presented are key testimonies to this critical period of Spanish history. They show us what art signified and what Art was in those years, as well as the circumstances and difficulties an artist faced in her country at the time. There is also fascinating sociological or political details in her work that reveal so much about life then, such as the fact that in order to paint landscapes in Mallorca in 1946 one had to overcome a series of obstacles like requesting a permit from the Coastal Command of the Civil Guard. This all sounds so remote nowadays, although there are still survivors from that period who suffered firsthand all those controls over their lives and their work.
As noted by Francesc Fontbona, “The consideration of Conxita Oliver as a painter, with her dedication to paid portrait work, flowers, still lifes and landscape painting, and the fact that after a few years of a “normal†career, she had to spend her time as the copyist of great works in art museums, leads us to remember that in those days, the ‘debut’ of a professional did not exactly come from the great Biennial exhibitions, or in free creativity art galleries, but that most painting took place precisely in these types of lesser tasks. In fact, there were specific and dreadful circumstances in the working life of people in Franco’s Spain that led Conxita Oliver to abandon her exhibitions during the 1950’s to dedicate her talents to copying the classics, especially at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. These same circumstances are what led her to direct her painting skills towards the vital skill of restoring, leaving examples of her work in the collections of various cultural entities and associations all over Catalonia. This work then is a biography of a person who has experienced Art with great intensity but who, for circumstances that Life has thrown at her, has had to create her art from a different side other than is typical for most artists. It is also an important reminder that art and painting often have different paths to follow than simply the free creation mentioned earlier. Today Conxita dedicates her talent to that freer world of art, despite the fact that she was forced to adopt more standard forms of earning her living by copying and restoring in her long and experienced past.â€
Fundraising Cocktail to Benefit SaludArte Foundation
June 5th, 2012, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Chop House
300 S Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33131
www.saludarte.org
Please RSVP at: ipmustelier@gmail.com
ASE EVENTS cordially invites you to join us
Fundraising Cocktail to benefit SaludArte Foundation, a 501c3 non profit organization. Guests of Honor: Mayor Tomas Regalado, Fernando Arau (comedian), Tito Puente Jr. (musician), Renown Intenational Fashion Designer Jose Zafra, and many more celebrities. Mega TV is the main sponsor of the event.
Willy Chirino Along With Special Guests The Celia Cruz All Stars
May 19
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
free parking, with Valet parking available as well.
Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, presents Willy Chirino with special guests the Celia Cruz All Stars who will perform live on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 8pm in the Magic City Amphitheatre. In addition, the casino will also have its FREE monthly Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival at 5pm on the same evening showcasing some of Miami’s best food trucks.
“The final concert of the season will end with a bang with the renowned Willy Chirino taking the stage,†said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “He is truly an icon in Miami, and he puts on an incredible show. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event here at Magic City Casino.â€
Grammy Award winner Willy Chirino is celebrating his 40th year in the music business. He is recognized throughout the world as the creator of the “Miami Sound,†which blends Cuban music, rock, jazz, Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms. In 2006, he won a Grammy Award for the best Salsa/Merengue album for Son del Alma and was nominated in 2007 for a Latin Grammy for best Salsa album for 35 Aniversario – En Vivo. He has over 30 albums under his belt and earned Platinum Records for “Acuarelas del Caribe†in 1990 and “OxÃgeno†in 1991. In addition, his songs “Zarabanda,†“South Beach,†“Asere†and “Afro-disiac†have earned Gold Records. He received a star on the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame and was named the King of the annual Calle Ocho Carnival in 1993. He continues to tour and bring the audience to their feet.
The Celia Cruz All Stars will open the show celebrating the legendary Celia Cruz’s music. The Celia Cruz All Stars is a group of talented musicians that gathered together to pay tribute to Celia Cruz and the music she made. The band brings back to life the classic and timeless songs such as “Quimbara,†“La Vida Es Un Carnaval†and “Usted Abusó†made famous by Celia Cruz. For more than 50 years, Celia Cruz has made an impact on music in the Latin music scene. The Celia Cruz All Stars help keep Celia Cruz’s legacy alive by honoring one of the most influential musical artists of all times through music.
Tickets for the concert are available starting at $15 and can be purchased by calling 305-460-6579 or online at www.magiccitycasino.com.
The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival is presented by Magic City Casino and Burger Beast. Food Festival attendees will have the opportunity to participate in games, with prizes that include Magic City Casino merchandise and complimentary meals. The following trucks will be participating at the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival:
Bocaditos ٠Cheeseburger Baby ٠CUBANCUBE ٠HipPOPS ٠Daddy’s Grill ٠Grill Master Café
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers ٠Ms. Cheezious ٠Mangia Mia ٠Mobile Culinary Kitchen Monsters Burgers
Mr. Good Stuff Ù Palate Party Ù Porkalicious Ù Purple People Eatery Ù El Rey de las Fritas Ù El Rincon del Coqui
The Rolling Stove Ù Slow Food Truck Ù Boba Station Ù Churromania Ù Sugar Yummy Mama Ù Zombie Ice
June 2nd 2011, Doors open at 9pm
The Green Room Nightclub
109 Southwest 2nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33388
21+ Welcome
No Cover
June 2nd 2011, at approximately 9:00 PM (EDT) The Green Room Nightclub in Ft. Lauderdale will be the epicenter of time itself when the experiment known as “The Back to The Future Party†takes place. For one night, the venue will become 1955’s Hill Valley High’s gymnasium with special musical guests Radioboxer and The Butchers. The party will have a Back to The Future costume contest with awesome prizes, 2 for 1 drinks, BTTF related art pieces and live musical renditions from the first part of the series. The event is free and everybody over 21 years of age is welcome. At risk of ruining the space-time continuum we will let you in a little secret about the future: This party will be f-ing awesome.
So the clock is ticking, don’t be late and don’t miss this or you will regret it. Unless you have a time machine and if so you can skip the party and go back in time, but just know that a possible side effect of time traveling is the risk of making out with your own mother. Better play it safe and just go the first time around.
For more info please contact The Green Room at (954) 449-1030 or Radioboxer at (305) 766-0796 or band@radioboxer.com
Breakfast Seminar – Social Media
May 31, 2012, 08:30-10:00 am
The Banker’s Club
2 S Biscayne Blvd # 1400
Miami, FL 33131
DutchChamberMiami.com
Please register online
Members of the Dutch Chamber – $20
Members of the European Chambers – $20
Non-Members – $65
Entry includes full breakfast
New Opportunities in Social+Mobile+Local Marketing
When Google gave every business it’s own website, it revolutionized local marketing. Now that smartphones are in everyone’s pocket, Mobile marketing gets a new twist. Add to this social media with geo Info and you have a completely new playing field for marketing to local customers.
In this session we will discuss the importance of claiming and optimizing your Google places page, as well as several strategies for local marketing from text message marketing to local SEO.
This Breakfast Seminar will give Professionals, Business Owners and interested members an overview of developments in this area and many practical tips to get the most out of this for your business.
Presented by Dick Raman
CEO, BrandReact
Date and Wine
06/02/2012, 7:00pm
Cavas Wine Cafe
900 South Miami Ave.
Miami, Florida 33130
Register Online
Enter promo code ‘HEART2TANGO’ and SAVE 15% when you register online.
Get ready for what promises to be Miami’s most happening DATING experience. Meet up to 20 single professionals all in one night. Go on MANY dates, enjoy fine wine, and possibly meet your match.
Heart Tango caters to professional singles in some of the most unique settings in the city. In order to create the atmosphere we want, our signature speed dating events are hosted in some of the most elegant and sophisticated upscale restaurants and lounges in your city. We have been widely recognized for providing a rich, earth-toned atmosphere perfect for any dating experience. All of our events are specifically designed to reflect your image and refined taste and are brought to you by our network of talented hosts. Come experience the Heart Tango passion and find your match at one of our events.
Age group: 35-45
See you there!
Ana Tijoux and ArtOfficial at PAX
05/19/12, 10pm-2am
PAX Miami
337 Sw 8th St
Miami Fl 33130
www.paxmiami.com
One of the most respected MCs in any language, Ana Tijoux is set to explode with her brand new record La Bala (the bullet), the follow up to her Grammy-nominated album, 1977. Born in France—where her parents were exiled during the military dictatorship in their native Chile—Tijoux became a household name in Chile with her first band, Makiza, as well as voicing the main character in the popular animated series Los Pulentos. After going solo, she quickly gained fame throughout Latin America with a string of hits including the smash “Eres Para Mi” with Julieta Venegas. But the world really began to take notice when she dropped 1977, an album full of classic beats and her signature flow that harkened back to the 90s and the golden age of intellectual hiphop.
International accolades soon followed, with praise from mainstream press around the globe as well as tastemakers like Thom Yorke, and the album ended up at the top of the “Best-of” lists of Amazon, Billboard, and iTunes, amongst others. Now she’s back with La Bala, a continuation in sound and spirit from this global activist and MC. Collaborations with the Oscar and Grammy winner Jorge Drexler, as well as Cuba’s hiphop stars Los Aldeanos, are just some of the highlights of the album. The first single, “Shock”, is her reaction to the student movement that has marked the last 6 months in Chile, where high school and college students have taken over their schools in a protest against the constitution that was made during the dictatorship, and the for-profit education system which they feel leaves them behind. The video for the song was filmed in one of these high schools, and its release in Chile was a true watershed moment, where seemingly everyone was talking about the impact
it was making on the movement.
In concert Tijoux now takes the stage with her full band to flesh out the intricate arrangements of the new album. Her shows are a whirlwind trip through hip-hop, jazz, and funk, spiced up with a bit of politics and her great sense of humor that has made audiences around the globe fall in love with her.
Miami-based ArtOfficial consists of Danny Perez on keys, Manny Patino on drums, Ralf Valencia on bass, and Keith Cooper on the saxophone, with vocals provided by emcees Newsense and Logics.
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The setup alone beckons the question, “What does a live band with two emcees sound like?†Well, imagine Soulive with a harder edge or The Roots, but jazzier, and wildly spontaneous. Envision blending your favorite groups from hip hop’s “golden era,†replacing their sampled beats with jazz musicians and injecting a good dose of future funk into the whole equation. This synergy of sound doesn’t have to be imagined. It’s real — a living, breathing entity that hails from Miami, but thinks globally. Its name is ArtOfficial and its here to make you admire the past and embrace the future.
Today, the six-piece crew is constantly performing around the country, invading the blogosphere, and adding to an already loyal fan base. ArtOfficial is working on its next release titled “Vitamins & Minerals†According to the band, it’s everything you’d expect from their energetic live shows, but expanded and executed to perfection. When asked about plans for the future, the band’s idea is simple, “do it better, bigger, and to more people!â€
Best Show Ever! Not To Miss
Rose Max Samba Party!
07/26/12, 8PM-1AM
PAX Miami
337 SW 8 St
Mimai fl 33130
www.paxmiami.com
doors open 8PM, show starts 9PM sharp
Free admission until 10pm, then its only $5 at the door
Every last Thursday, South Florida’s favorite Brazilian singer Rose Max and her amazing guitarist Ramatis Moraes fire up the dance floor at PAX with an authentic night of classic samba music inspired by the nightclubs of the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a pulsating band and an amazing percussion section, Rose and Ramatis will make you dance, sing and smile all night long.
Made possible with the support of Cafe Brasil with Gene de Souza, Sundays at 6PM on 88.9FM WDNA, Leblon Cachaça, Kariza Designs, Gazeta Brazilian News and Acontece.com.
Free Parking on 7th St!
Rose Max Samba Party!
06/28/12, 8PM-1AM
PAX Miami
337 SW 8th St
Miami Fl 33130
www.paxmiami.com
doors open 8PM, show starts 9PM sharp
Free admission until 10pm, then its only $5 at the door
Every last Thursday, South Florida’s favorite Brazilian singer Rose Max and her amazing guitarist Ramatis Moraes fire up the dance floor at PAX with an authentic night of classic samba music inspired by the nightclubs of the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a pulsating band and an amazing percussion section, Rose and Ramatis will make you dance, sing and smile all night long.
Made possible with the support of Cafe Brasil with Gene de Souza, Sundays at 6PM on 88.9FM WDNA, Leblon Cachaça, Kariza Designs, Gazeta Brazilian News and Acontece.com.
Free Parking on 7th St!
Rose Max Samba Party!
05/31/12, 8:00PM
PAX Miami
337 SW 8th St
Miami FL 33130
www.paxmiami.com
doors open 8PM, show starts 9PM sharp
Free admission until 10pm, then its only $5 at the door
This month we are going to heat up the drums and celebrate all the Gemini Birthdays!
Every last Thursday, South Florida’s favorite Brazilian singer Rose Max and her amazing guitarist Ramatis Moraes fire up the dance floor at PAX with an authentic night of classic samba music inspired by the nightclubs of the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a pulsating band and an amazing percussion section, Rose and Ramatis will make you dance, sing and smile all night long.
Made possible with the support of Cafe Brasil with Gene de Souza, Sundays at 6PM on 88.9FM WDNA, Leblon Cachaça, Kariza Designs, Gazeta Brazilian News and Acontece.com.
Free Parking On 7th St Across From Publix!
The Dranoff…Piano Slam 4.. An Urban Classical Concert
Thursday, May 24 at 7:30 pm
Adrienne Arsht Center for the
Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami
Tickets are required: Call 305-949-6722 or visit www.arshtcenter.org
An Urban Classical Concert
Duo Van Veen
DJ Brimstone 127
Thomas Armour Youth Ballet
& Miami’s hot young poets
Back for the fourth year, the Dranoff Foundation presents Piano Slam, a classical/hip hop mash-up featuring the classical and jazz music of Gershwin, Bach, and Miami’s own Brian Murphy, performed by award-winning piano duo Van Veen. Also featuring the beats of DJ Brimstone 127, the steps of the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet and debut works by Miami’s hot young poets.
Recommended by The Miami Herald, Piano Slam is a fantastically hip musical showcase for the voices of Miami’s youth by an extraordinary collaboration of talented international and local artists. Directed by award winning theater producer and playwright Teo Castellanos.
About Free First-Access Passes: These passes provide patrons with first access to seating in the theater. Seating is “first come, first serve” 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 6:30 pm outside the theater. Passes expire at 7:15 pm. Patrons in the stand-by line will be let into the theater at 7:15 pm if seats are still available in the theater.
Piano Slam VIP After Party
Thursday, May 24th – 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Miss Yip Chinese Cafe
900 Biscayne Boulevard – Miami
Tickets: $75 VIP ticket includes VIP After Party and VIP Seating at the show
($5.00 Valet Parking available).
Purchase online
The Beach Party at the Downtown Miami Race Village
Friday, May 18th and Saturday May 19th, 10am-10pm
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL, 33132
www.volvooceanracemiami.org
www.volvooceanrace.com
The Downtown Miami Race Village will transform into an unbelievable BEACH PARTY event this weekend- this is not to be missed. The party in Downtown Miami will offer FREE drinks from 5-8pm, FREE admission all day, Beach Volleyball, LIVE Music and fun filled activities for everyone. The Downtown Miami Race Village, host port of Volvo Ocean Race, has created a beach volleyball court and “chill†beach area in the heart of Bicentennial Park providing attendees with an opportunity to win Volvo Ocean Race gear and a TRIP TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. In addition, guests can engage in Standup Paddleboarding, a 3D Cinema, a Volvo Open 70 simulator, children’s games and attractions including air balls, a bounce house, sand pits, a falcon display, grinding competition, and face painting. Music includes LIVE performances at PUMA’s Social Truck by Cris Cab on Friday and Grammy Nominated artist Mr. Pauer on Saturday. Surprise DJ’s to be announced for the weekend BEACH PARTY.
Guests can also witness the Volvo Ocean Race fleet racing LIVE during the PORTMIAMI In-Port Race on our big screen on Saturday and have the opportunity to shake hands with the teams as they make their way through the village.
Celebrity guests participating in this weekend’s events include Gabrielle Union, Adriana de Moura, Cris Cab, Mr. Pauer and more.
Be sure to come down Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19 to be a part of the festivities!
The Volvo Ocean Race Downtown Miami Race Village is a large scale production and 14-day event taking place in Bicentennial Park. Spanning over 27 acres overlooking the bay, the village will provide tourists and the local South Florida community a place to “Sea and be Seen†with an international and interactive race village that will showcase cultural arts, music entertainment, food, and more. Over 200,000 attendees are expected from May 6-20, as Miami is the only North American stopover of this global sailing event.
With a rich history of sailing in the South Florida community and home to the U.S. Sailing Center, the Volvo Ocean Race committee was confident that the City of Miami would be the ideal North American stopover. Downtown Miami Village will consist of sailing and extreme water sports activities, educational programs for children of all ages, interactive pavilions, a 3-D Marine Cinema featuring the global race, music entertainment and wrap-around events. During the 14-day stopover the 6 professional race teams will gather points during the In-Port Race that counts toward the overall leader board and a Pro-Am race putting sponsors with the professionals. In addition, the festival will feature wakeboarding, water sports exhibitions, community cardboard canoe race, a classic steamboat race, Optimist Class Nationals, food, drinks, a Gala and more.
For information on Volvo Ocean Race Miami or the Downtown Miami Village, please visit www.volvooceanracemiami.org .
Edge Steak and Bar’s Terrace Grand Opening event at The Four Seasons Hotel on Thursday, May 12, 2012.
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Haven Gastro-Lounge Celebrates One-Year Anniversary on Thursday, May 17, 2012.
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Volumes And Shapes
Saturday May 19, 2012, 7:00 Pm To 10:00 Pm
Accent alternative art space
4841 SW 75th Ave.
Miami, FL, 33155, (305) 968-3776
www.emilio-hector.com
This exhibit invites us to admire the works of two Cuban artists residing in Miami-Dade County. Pedro Hernández and Emilio Héctor RodrÃguez utilize sculpture and painting, respectively, as their medium to express their creative wills. In both cases the results are works of art visually attractive, that are interesting because of the care they place in the artistic forms, and because of their finishing touches to each unique piece. Even though these two artists have explored different paths where it comes to the language they employ and the themes they tackle, this opportunity unites them in the same space where they can be viewed and compared based on their personal poetics.
Anelys Alvarez Muñoz,
Master of Arts in Art History,
The Ultimat 80’s Dance Party Prom
May 19th, 2012, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
U-fit Health and Performance
1910 Alton Rd
Miami Beach Fl 33139
www.1985prom.com
Bust out your 80’s garb and your dancing shoes… we are having a very special fundraiser for the Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research this Saturday, May 19… a 1985 Prom Night! (See evite attached and below.) Whoop whoop! It is going to be a totally awesome night with DJ Danny Blaze showcasing – of course – the best of the 80s (no duh), complimentary cocktails and sweets…to the max. Tickets include a corsage / boutonniere (aw, remember?!), a prom photo (cheesy 80’s backdrop included) and All Proceeds Will Benefit The Foundation! 1980’s attire is highly suggested! And there will be a drawing for Prom King and Queen (with some fab prizes)…could it be You?
Tickets are only $45 or $80 per couple! Seriously! To the max.***Purchase tickets in advance at www.1985prom.com but they will also be available at the door.***
We are very excited to party on with you and your friends too. Please feel free to spread da word, yo.
P.S. If you cannot attend, donations are gratefully accepted through our website at www.1985prom.com
Thank you for your support! Hope to see you there!
Sip and Style Soiree at Etiquette Boutique
May 22nd 2012, 7pm-10pm
Etiquette Boutique
1827 Cordova Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Sip & Style Soiree at Etiquette Boutique
Etiquette Boutique in Fort Lauderdale is debuting it’s newest fashion event! Join us next Tuesday (May 22nd) for this exclusive styling event – hosted by Kristin Clark of LivingInColorPrint.com and Erika Thomas of BlahBlahBlonde.com.
Guests will enjoy complimentary champagne and sweets as they shop, while guest bloggers Kristin and Erika will be available for styling tips & tricks. A Mary Kay consultant will also be providing make-up applications.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to Kristin@LivingInColorPrint.com
The Lifelong Romance Retreat for Women Hosted by New York Times Bestselling Author
June 22 – 24 , Friday, June 22 (6 p.m. -9 p.m.), Saturday, June 23, (10 a.m.-.5 p.m.) and Sunday, June 24 (9:30 a.m. – Noon)
Gallery One – A Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel
2670 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
More Info
For more information about the Lifelong Romance Retreat and special offers or to register, please visit www.lauradoyle.org.
**Please use the promo code “PLEASURE†when registering before May 31st to save $355 dollars on the registration price, for a total of $395.
Heart’s Desire International and NY Times bestselling author Laura Doyle will host the Lifelong Romance Retreat for women from June 22-24 at the Gallery One – A Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel on Friday, June 22 (6 p.m. -9 p.m.), Saturday, June 23 (10 a.m.-.5 p.m.) and Sunday, June 24 (9:30 a.m. – Noon).
The Lifelong Romance Retreat will cover an array of topics for women who are single, in committed relationships, and married women. The retreat topics for wives will include: the stunning relationship between intimacy and prosperity for couples, how to stop fighting about money forever and how to dramatically increase the passion in your relationship. For single women the retreat will cover the number-one, most important habit for women who want to attract the man who’s right for them, how to start your romance on the right foot from the very first date and how to honor your desire to be married.
Masterworks at Artopia
May 19, 2012, 7:00 pm to 10 pm
Artopia art center
1753 NE 2nd ave.
Miami, FL 33132
www.artopiamiami.com
Closing Reception. Since the turn of the New Year, the Artopia Art Center has been energized with contemporary art through a series of artworks created by a group of well-respected artists, represented in the exhibition Masterworks.
Contemporary artists Mario Almaguer, Gay GarcÃa, Hector Molné, Sergio Payares and Jose Orbein have filled the gallery with their vibrant artworks for a unique exhibition for months, and now the show comes to a close.
An exhibition filled with symbolism, merging obvious reality with a diversity of issues such as religion, migration, nostalgic dreams expressed in paintings, drawings mixed media and sculptures.
Located in Wynwood’s iconic neighborhood, Artopia Arts Center is a multidiscipline, space offering visual arts education, programming and entertainment for all ages. Located in a historic Wynwood building, Artopia forges a new framework for understanding these momentous changes in Miami’s cultural life. Artopia’s program promotes cultural development in the art community by supporting innovative visual art projects.
But also as part of the works exhibited at ARTOPIA are the works of Miami artist; Maximo Caminero, Joherms Quiala Brooks, P. Cherry, Tony Rodriguez, Mark Cherry, Michel Hernandez, Kco, Sergio Garcia, Pervis Young and Jorge Santos.
Artopia is undergoing a programmatic renovation process transforming its exhibition spaces for; contemporary art, emerging art, an art lounge for dialogues, an art preservation/ framing department, a small format shop and a masters gallery.
The renovation at ARTOPIA through its engagement in arts and culture brings unique events, exhibitions and programs for artists, collectors and Miami art audiences. Coming soon : the Dialogues at the Art Lounge; “The Essence of Art Collecting†Lecture Series, Art Auction, Artopia Call to Artists, Discovering New and Emerging artists shows and the Wynwood Outdoor Weekend Art Market, enhancing access to the arts and promoting cultural awareness in Miami.
Average Joe Sale and Yo Space Soft Opening
June 3, 2012, 4pm-8pm
Yo Space
294 NE 62nd St
Miami, FL 33138
www.facebook.com/yospace
Let’s face it, most of us can’t hang with the De La Cruz’s and Rubells of the world. We’re resigned to putting up our kids’ work on the fridge or buying some not horrible mass produced Target art work to decorate our homes.
NO MORE!!
Come out to Yo Space and aside from having a good time hanging out, playing ping pong, smoking hookah, and/or hobnobbing, check out some great works by local artists.
We’ll have 10 artists in the house on top of our 2 current Resident Artists, selling everything from original works, to limited edition prints, and merchandise (Apparel, accessories, and more). The best part? We’re capping the selling price at $250 per item. You can walk away with an original piece of art to brighten up your place or to offer as an amazing unique gift for less than the price of an ipod.
So stop on by, get to know some talented people, and take a crack at becoming the King of Pong.
Artists on deck so far include:
2 current Yo Space resident artists:
-Kazilla (also a resident artist at the space)
-Lorie Setton
And “couch surfers” (get it? cuz they’re not residents):
-Jay “Remote” Billechi
-Trek 6
-Vince “Bad Panda” Herrera
-Gabriel “GG” Gimenez
-Eduardo Mendieta
-Juan “Fane” Carbonell
-KELO
more artists tba
There’ll also be refreshments and music of course.
*Just added to the roster of amazingness, Coolhaus (The ice cream sandwich food truck) will be in the house at some point in the day.
Kazilla: https://www.facebook.com/KAZILLADOES
Lorie Setton: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorie-Setton-Art/274943699183811
Jay “Remote” Billechi: http://fiftythree.biz/
Trek 6: http://treksix.com/home.html
Vince “Bad Panda” Herrera: https://www.facebook.com/OhSoulFreshGallery
GG: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPaint.gg
Eddie Mendieta: http://www.eduardomendieta.com/
Juan Fane Carbonell: https://www.facebook.com/faneinc
Kelo: https://www.facebook.com/pages/KELO/216013531784913
www.yo-miami.com
http://eatcoolhaus.com/home
Gypsy Heart in Concert
May 19, 2012, 7 pm to 11 pm
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave.
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
www.cocowalk.net
CocoWalk will catch Gypsy fire when GYPSY HEART takes center stage in the Courtyard. The highly acclaimed guitar trio, led by virtuoso Gyorgy Lakatos perform in the tradition of the Gipsy Kings-with passion and power. Their cultural blend of Spanish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Pop will leave you in a Gypsy trance. It’s all free at CocoWalk!
One Sotherby’s International Realty and DHL presented #Tweetup Miami welcomes Volvo Ocean Race #VolvoOceanMIATweetup at Elwoods Gastro Pub on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Volvo Ocean Race Village  in Bicentennial Park Downtown Miami.  So much fun, they have  interactive pavilions like Volvo Ocean Race’s ‘Life At The Extreme’ exhibition.  They also have A 3D cinema, The Dome and a simulator ride that gives you a look at what it feels like being onboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht, you will get a little wet on this ride.  This is free and open to the public and is open til Sunday, May 20th, hours are different day to day so check out the schedule on the Volvo Ocean Race Village Calendar of Events.
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National Gay and Lesbian Task Force 2012 Miami Recognition Dinner Kick-Off Event at Shore Club on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
Volvo Ocean Race Village  in Bicentennial Park Downtown Miami.  So much fun, they have  interactive pavilions like Volvo Ocean Race’s ‘Life At The Extreme’ exhibition.  They also have A 3D cinema, The Dome and a simulator ride that gives you a look at what it feels like being onboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht, you will get a little wet on this ride.  This is free and open to the public and is open til Sunday, May 20th, hours are different day to day so check out the schedule on the Volvo Ocean Race Village Calendar of Events.
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Miami Goes Global: Local Leaders Weigh In on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Put together by Schwartz Media Strategies and Miami Downtown Development Authority. All the talk of Miami’s rise to prominence as an international city came to a head last night as hundreds of Miami’s business and civic leaders gathered at 1450 Brickell Avenue for “Going Global,†a panel discussion exploring all that’s fueling the Magic City’s growth.
Panelists:
Suzanne Amaducci-Adams, Shareholder at Bilzin Sumberg
Alicia Cervera, Managing Partner of Cervera Real Estate
Manny Diaz, Former City of Miami Mayor and Senior Partner at Lydecker Diaz
Jorge Gonzalez, President and CEO of City National Bank of Florida
Danet Linares, Vice President of Blanca Commercial Real Estate
Marc Sarnoff, Chairman of the Miami Downtown Development Authority and District II Commissioner
Moderator: David Adams, Thomson Reuters Bureau Chief
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Theatre Du Desire
May 19, 2012, 10pm 5 am
Club Bamboo
550 Washington ave
Miami Beach, Fl
www.SexOnTheBeachExpo.com
“SOTBexpo.com and OTE Marketing Group akes over South Beach for a list of pre-parties dedicated to Sex, Smoke, Sun, and Sand. Sex On The Beach Expo will be held September 28, 29, 30 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Sex On The Beach Adult Expo will be hosting a Red Carpet event at the infamous Club Bamboo, located on Washington Avenue, on May 19, 2012, as well as an after-party at Club Madonna on May 17, 2012. These events will take place with Brazzers After Dark, and feature top named adult actresses from Brazzers After Dark.
Sex On The Beach and Brazzers After Dark will be taking over the beach for these special events!
All exhibitors, get in for free!
Opening reception for “Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia”
May 23, 2012, 6-9pm
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler
Miami, Fl 33130
More information
“Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia” opens with a conversation between Bedia and exhibition curator Judith Bettelheim. Talk begins 6:30pm. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Reception following with beer/wine.
MAM members free, non-members $10.
RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.1704.
Garage parking $5 at 50 NW 2 Ave.
Sushi Bar is a run away hit! Keep smiling, keep nodding; keep looking at Sushi!
June 1 and June 2, 2012, June 1 at 8 p.m.; June 2 at 7 p.m.
New Light Theatre at Gallery 101
The New Light Theatre at Gallery 101
3354 Northeast 33rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
www.newlightgallery.org and www.thegallery101.net
Introducing Sushi Bar and Other Comedies! Directed by Wendy White
Comedies written by playwrights Vanessa Garcia, Megan Roth and Wendy White
Friday, June 1, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. during NOBE Art walk
The New Light Theatre at Gallery 101
3354 NE 33rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Please join Gallery 101 and the New Light Theatre for two nights of hilarious comedy!
Featured actors include: Christina Jolie Breza (The One and Only), Robert Hernandez, Horatio Lewis, Alexandra Elaine Cruz, Julie Kendall, Jennifer Pixie Cashen, Tamara Moore-White, Eric Aragon and Samantha Lynn Chase
“Sushi Bar and Other Comedies are totally inspired by true life experiences where joy and seduction are found in the most unusual of places†states playwright Wendy White, “Comedies occur in the funniest places – expect the unexpected at your favorite Sushi Bar, French Café and Chess Game!â€
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door
• Contact the New Light Theatre Box office for tickets at 954-829-0638 or Gallery 101 at 954-882-1861
• Tickets can also be purchased online via paypal at www.newlightgallery.org
The playwright and director, Wendy White has written over 120 one-act plays and was a resident playwright, curator and director at the Kraine Theater in the East Village of New York City from 1984 to 1992, and at the Expanded Arts Theater Company from 1994 to 2001, in the Lower East Side of New York City. Her off-Broadway productions are the base for her new venue at the New Light Theatre. She recently produced The Jewish Nun to sold-out audiences in Off-Broadway’s 59e59 Theatre and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Adam White, Gallery owner, Gallery 101 went to see “Who Could Have Predicted†in Miami in May 2011 at Wynwood’s GAB studio and decided to offer Wendy a permanent home in his Fort Lauderdale gallery surrounded by cafes, restaurants, boutiques and other galleries. “Wendy and New Light Theatre will be able to cast plays every month and have a solid home base from which to create. We are very excited to have her here; she is an immense talent that promises to get even bigger and better with this wonderful association†states Adam White, Gallery owner, Gallery 101(www.gallery-101.com).
Wendy White would like to thank Vanessa Garcia, Artistic Director of Krane, Inc. for all her support in the process of developing Sushi Bar and Other Comedies – In 2010, Garcia, the Founding Artistic Director of Krane, Inc. was named one of Miami’s 20 Under 40 by The Miami Herald for her work in theatre. For more information about Garcia, please visit: www.vanessagarcia.org
The dream team includes the fabulous Megan Roth, whose plays and monologues have been produced in Miami and broadcasted online. Her poetry has been published in Opium, POEM, Jellyfish, and several other literary magazines. Her fiction manuscript, Elizabeth, was a finalist in the 2011 Calvino Prize. She has also been a finalist in the James Jones First Novel Contest and the SLS Fiction Prize. Megan currently teaches Creative Writing and Literature at Florida Atlantic University and lives in Hollywood, Florida.
In 2009, the New Light Foundation, Inc. represented the United States as Art Ambassadors by the 1-2-3 Kinderlachen e.V. foundation of Rottenburg, Germany by hosting the international “Global Gallery†project (www.123kinderlachen.org). During the course of this important project, the “world’s biggest canvas†emerged; painted by children – transcending all borders and conflicts.
The New Light Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit public foundation, has won numerous awards around the globe, has performed everywhere from Amsterdam to Paris; from Miami to Los Angeles to New York City; and has tackled subjects relating to women, love, politics, and Shakespeare. More information about the writer and director, Wendy White can be found on her website: www.newlightgallery.org. Please visit: http://www.newlightgallery.org/paintingswendy/theater-resume.html
Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar!
Every Saturday & Sunday, 9AM-3PM
Clevelander Hotel South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com
Yes, we went there. We have all the funky ingredients for your perfect bloody mary accompanied by a killer breakfast buffet! Come hungry.
Miami Vision Launch Networking Event at LMNT
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 7 pm – 9 pm
LMNT
55 NW 36th St.
Miami, FL 33127
Reinventing your Vision: How to Evolve with Change
Vision Launch and LMNT Contemporary Art Space are hosting a groundbreaking event aimed at providing a platform for leaders, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs to put their visions in motion by sharing them with hundreds of like-minded individuals. The night will consist of a vision share, a panel discussion, musical performances, silent auction, live art exhibits and other interactive performances.
The theme for this upcoming event is “RE-INVENTING YOUR VISION. Every so often, the “game” changes, and you need to go back to the drawing board. Meet creative artists and business types as we discover the keys to evolving and reinventing your Vision! Whether your vision is entrepreneurial, musical, artistic, or socially motivated come share your vision and gain support.
Panel Guests –
Steve Remondini – CEO – Planet Impact, Inc
Representing Vision and Business
Jennifer Grace Safina – Executive Dream Producer Representing Vision and Personal Growth
Josephine “La Pepa” Bauza – Singer / Songwriter
Representing Vision and Music
Luis Valenzuela – Ethical Fashion Designer
Representing Vision in Fashion and Environmental Activism
A $10 donation at the door with proceeds going to Art Studio Miami a non-profit organization, to empower young minds by providing a safe location where youth are inspired and guided by artists, teachers, professionals and mentors who support the student’s education and career development through the integration of creative holistic arts.
The hosts for the next event are Jodi Darren, actor and TV Host, and Bill Holderby, entrepreneur and fellow Visioneer.Together, they believe that by stating your vision, you create a synergy that propels your vision into a greater existence, influencing the community and the world. For further information, visit www.visionlaunch.org.
Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Networking Cocktails
Wednesday, May 23rd, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Cabana Rooftop Lounge
Mayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
RSVP: 305-444-7270 or info@coconutgrove.com (tell them Soul Of Miami sent you!)
Rooftop Cocktails Await…. Promote your business, make contacts, have a great time and win prizes!
Enjoy a complimentary glass of beer or wine & hors d’oeuvres with admission, Happy Hour prices on additional drinks, plus a chance to win great Raffle Prizes!
$10 for Grove Chamber members, $15 for future members
Also, take advantage of Spartico’s post-event $25 prix-fixe, three-course dinner menu for friends of the Chamber (see menu below)
Event Partners
Spartico Restaurant ~ Mayfair Hotel & Spa ~ Event Visions
Media Partners
CoconutGroveGrapevine.com / SocialMiami.com
Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Prix Fix Menu from Spartico
First Course
Calamari Pomodoro
Crisp and Golden Brown with San Marzano Tomato Dipping Sauce
Or
Positano Salad
Arugula, Romaine Heart, Dried Cherry, Goat Cheese, Zucchini Fritti
Grape Tomatoes Kalamata Olives and Organic Basil
Second Course
Chicken Limone
Chicken Breast Floured and Sautéed in Lemon Sauce and Capers
Sautéed Spinach
Or
Orechiette Fresca
Fresh Diced Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Local Basil,
Chopped Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Dessert
Homemade Tiramisu
Or
Strawberry Panna Cotta
$25.00 exclusive tax and gratuity
Advance Reservation Recommended
305.779.5100
DJs for Obama Block Party at The Wynwood Walls
Saturday, May 19th, 2012, 2:00 to 8:00pm
Wynwood Walls
25th street and nw 2nd ave
Miami, FL 33135
For Tickets – Click
Contribution: $25.00
Group Promotion: Buy 4 – Get One Free
$100.00 VIP (includes drinks and appetizers)
Kids under 16 are free
Obama Victory Fund
Gen44 & Florida Finance Committee
Co-Hosts
Andre Assam, Stacey Berrios, Roget Bryan, Ariel Dominique, Fabiola Fleuranvil, Dave Fredericks, Kischa Gallimore, Melissa Giles, Rodrigo Gonzalez, Colbert Guerrier, Keisha Hall, Marlon Hill, Vanessa James, Andrew Korge, Abebe Lewis, Desiree Marrero, Suzan McDowell, Tisa McGhee, Vanessa Menkes, Todd Michaels, Miguel Murphy, Natalia Napoleon, Brandon Okpalobi, Giancarlo Sopo, Flora Sweet, Lorenzo Thomas, Davicka Thompson, Nicolle Ugarriza, Jay Wray, Jaime Young
(Host Committee in Formation)
Present 2012: The Block Party In support of Obama Victory Fund
Featuring and Co-Hosted by an All-Star Cast of DJs for Obama
Affect, Africa, Brass King, Barrie Hype, Papa Keith, Stryke, Pedro M, Timmy HMV, House Arrest, Eternal Vibes, Austin Cohen, Peter T, Maestro, Dorenzo, Lady B, Lorenzo ‘Ice Tea’, Niko Star, Kauze, Delano of Renaissance Disco, Pablo of Hardcore Movements, Fly Guy, Self Born, Beat, Selectah AJ, Slim Vybez, Roberto and Reynaldo Martino (of T-Vice), Monie Love, Giselle D’ Wassi One, Ingrid B, Roxy Romeo, Supa Cindy, Vanessa James, Felisha Monet, and more to be added
(Cast in formation dependent on schedule confirmation)
Playing Miami’s top playlist of Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, Dance, Reggae, Soca, Konpa, Salsa, Merengue music
Contribution:
General Admission: $25.00
Group Promotion – Buy 4 – Get One Free
$100.00 VIP
https://my.barackobama.com/May19MiamiDJsforObama
(To customize – add “?custom1=XXXXXX” (Your Raiser Code, XXXXXX) at end of link
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PALO! Cuban Pig Out
PAX
337 SW 8th Street
(directly under the 95 overpass on your left)
Miami, FL 33130
Facebook Evite (tell them Soul Of Miami sent you).
Free Parking! Tickets are $10.
The CUBAN PIG OUT: a Miami-centric celebration of Cuban Independence Weekend. It’s our funky twist on a traditional Guateque Campesino.
* PALO! throws down the Afro-Cuban Funk. We’re debuting a new song “El Festin de Santiago”.
* The CubanCube Food Truck serves up their amazing Pork Buns, Pork Cigars, Pork Wraps & more Cuban-inspired deliciousness.
* Come at 8PM to try some of Sosa’s award-winning cigars: https://www.facebook.com/​events/309543055788999
* LIVE PAINTING by the incredible Emi : https://www.facebook.com/​ecarnero
* Homemade Cuban Ice Cream from Azucar Ice Cream. We like it sweet!
Prizes & other surprises.
PALO! show starts at 11pm. ¡OJO! Ask Carlos for your complimentary Sosa Cigar before 10pm.
For reservations and more info call 305-640-5847
Aperitivo
Thursday May 24, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Toscana Divino
Mary Brickell Village
900 South Miami Av.
Miami, FL 33130
RSVP Online
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to L’Aperitivo, on Thursday May 24, from 6 to 8 pm.
fee: Members free
Friends of the Chamber: $10
Haven Gastro-Lounge Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Thursday, May 17th at 10PM
Haven Gastro-Lounge
1237 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach FL
The high-tech hotspot on Lincoln Road will celebrate the milestone with a public party featuring gratis cocktails by Grey Goose vodka til midnight, in addition to music by DJs Al B Rotten and Johnny Strokes. Guests will also enjoy small bites as a limited complimentary preview of chef Todd Erickson’s new menu, which will be available for purchase beginning Friday, May 18th.
RSVP to rsvp@havenlounge.com is encouraged.
Robert Babylon Neon Lights Opening Reception
May 22, 7-10pm
World Erotic Art Museum
1205 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
ADMISSION
Adults …$15.00
Seniors over 60 (with I.D.) …$14.00
Students (with I.D.)…$13.50
MEMBERS…FREE
(Tax included in all prices)
(Under 18 years old not admitted into museum)
Lobby / Museum shop free entry.
Grey Goose Celebrates the 10th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala
Saturday, May 19th
JW Marriott Marquis
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, FL 33131
RSVP: To purchase tickets, get information on sponsorship opportunities or donate items for the silent auction, call (800) 278-3383, email paola.cassana@stjude.org or visit www.stjude.org/miamigala.
On Saturday, May 19th, the 10th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala, presented by the Mosteiro Family, is the 50th anniversary celebration of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital led by Latin power couple and event chairs Juanes and Karen Martinez. This year’s honoree is Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Juan Luis Guerra who will receive the 2012 “Al-Rashid Hope Award†for his unwavering commitment to providing resources to needy children in the Dominican Republic and Latin America, particularly in the areas of health, sports and education. Gala founding chair, television personality and entrepreneur Daisy Fuentes also will be recognized for her support of this gala since its inception. The festivities will include a cocktail hour, elegant dinner, cocktails – courtesy of GREY GOOSE® Vodka, a silent auction and after party.
*The Gala After Party will take place on the 19th floor.
Temptris
Sunday, May 20, 3PM
Clevelander South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com
Art takes a life form this Sunday as our live body painting commences! Like Santa, seeing is believing.
Splash!
Saturday, May 19, 3PM
Clevelander South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com
When your casual stroll on Ocean Dr turns into your fifth rum runner at the Clevelander, you’ve made it in life.
Carnivale
Friday, May 18, 8PM
Clevelander South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com
Fire, hot girls and gymnast, OH MY!
Relax, it’s just our amazing Carnivale dancers.
Be a witness.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Impact Breakfast
June 8, 2012, 8am
Ritz-Carlton South Beach
1 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.wementor.org
Join us for an inspiring and enjoyable breakfast to celebrate the magic of mentoring. Learn about how we can profoundly change children’s lives through high-quality mentoring relationships. The goal of the Big Impact Breakfast is to raise funds and awareness so we can provide our services to more children.
Please reply by Wednesday, May 30th to Deborah Perez, Development Associate at (305) 644-0066 ext. 935 or send email to dperez@bbbsmiami.org
STARS Fundraiser “Family Fun Day” at Kawaii Universe Studio in Wynwood!
Saturday, May 19, 11am-5pm
Kawaii Universe Studio
2405 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
starsautism.org
Can’t make it? No worries! Our friends over at Paypal make it easy for you to still donate and support all that STARS School for Autism is doing!
We Really appreciate your support!
It’s donors like you that make STARS School for Autism’s dream a reality!
Thank You!!
Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce Networking
May 24, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
The Surfcomber
1717 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach Florida
Register Online
Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce
Members: Free; Non-members: $10
On Thursday May 24th, 2012, the Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to our Business Networking Reception, to take place at The Surfcomber. Enjoy Vodka cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Members entrance is free, non-members is $10. (Cash only Please) – Please RSVP before May 21, 2012.
Brotherly Love Productions presents DrFameus (aka Allen Aucion of the Disco Biscuits)
Friday, June 1st
Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
2621 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33431
www.thefunkybuddha.com
$8 ADV | $10 DOS| 18+
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/246639
Brotherly Love Productions is thrilled to announce a show with Allen Aucoin’s latest project, DrFameus, for an extra special intimate evening at the Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery on Friday, June 1st. If you’re unfamiliar with Allen’s work with the Disco Biscuits you should know that this year’s AURA Music Festival alum was handpicked to replace their founding drummer and take the wheel of one of the scene’s most progressive jamtronic powerhouses. The redheaded wonder drummer’s robotic precision attack has earned him nicknames like “The Gingerbot†& “The Machine†and he’s studiously broken down the wildest Drum & Bass and Jungle beats produced in the early 00’s, reproducing them on his kit.
He will be joined by Atlanta’s electro-folk troupe, Stokeswood, who has roots in SoFlo and left an impression on Boca when they performed two shows at the Buddha in early April with J2K and Arpetrio.
DrFameus is an electronic music project created by the versatile drummer, Allen Aucoin. Allen explores many realms with DrFameus ranging from breakbeats to drum ‘n’ bass to dubstep to techno/house. It is his ability to survey the crowd and then improvise that has allowed Aucoin to play in such diverse projects over the years. Allen began his musical career not onstage, but instead in education and composition. This included instructing and writing for award winning percussion ensembles and teaching drum lessons. While attending Berklee College of Music in Boston Massachusetts Allen was given the nickname DrFameus and it has stuck ever since. Like so many of us, college was not exactly a punctual time for Allen. He became known as the guy that was famously late all the time; so much that a friend gave him the honorary doctorate, DrFameus. After moving back to the southeast from Boston, Allen continued to work as a teacher and percussion instructor while touring with the band “Skydog Gyspy.” In 2005 Aucoin acquired his current role as the drummer for Philadelphia electronic act, the Disco Biscuits. Since winning the “drum off†held by the Biscuits in Atlantic City, Allen has played 450-500 shows with the quartet including shows at the Gorge Amphitheatre and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. www.DrFameus.com
Stokeswood is an incredibly unique, Atlanta based, Low-Endie Rock band with infectious energy, unpredictable live performances, and a fierce electronic edge. They coined the phrase “Low-Endie” rock to describe their layered mixture of pumping synths, powerful vocals, and irresistible dance vibe. Fre•quen•cy; noun (pl.-cies) is the rate at which vibration occurs in radio, sound, or light waves. All of which can be simultaneously witnessed during a South Florida FREQ show. The eclectic sound of this band has kidnapped fans from all genres, and can be described as a neo-industrial, slightly hip-hop, alternative rock experience, or as they call it “Miami Club Rock.†www.Stokeswood.net
Nestor Torres Presents Weekly Music Series
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami Wynwood, FL
www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com
Wynwood Walls is situated just next door.
Ample street parking and valet are available.
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, Miami’s artsy dining destination, is kicking off an exciting new music series. Curated by Grammy Award-winning Jazz flutist Nestor Torres, the impressive line-up, comprised of talented local musicians, both established and up and coming, will be offered Thursdays through Saturdays beginning at 8 pm at the hip restaurant. Performance locations will alternate depending on talent between dining room, outdoor terrace and the stage at Wynwood Walls; the fabulous art park featuring murals by internationally renowned street artists. All artists have been selected by Torres to perfectly complement the artsy vibe and spirit of the area.
The May and June roster includes appearances by notable local musicians, such as folk artist Jesse Jackson, 17-year-old prodigy and pianist Tony Madruga of the Tony Madruga Trio; cool spins by DJ ZOEL, and soulful crooner Big Brooklyn Red, among others. Torres will grace the stage twice a month and also pop up for surprise appearances and collaborations. Diners enjoying the live entertainment can sip artist-inspired cocktails and indulge on global- Latino small plates by executive chef Miguel Aguilar in the cool convivial gathering place.
Schedule for May and June Follows:
Thursday, May 17: Nestor Torres with Javier Concepcion
Friday, May 18: Alabao
Saturday, May 19: Big Brooklyn Red & Max Farber
Thursday, May 24: Tony Mandruga Trio
Friday, May 25: Monica da Silva
Saturday, May 26: Big Brooklyn Red & Max Farber
Thursday, May 31: TBA
Friday, June 1: Monica da Silva
Saturday, June 2: TBA
Thursday, June 7: Nestor Torres & Silvano Monasterios
Friday, June 8: Nestor Torres ft Edwin Bonilla’s Latin Jazz Quartet
Thursday, June 14: Max Farber Duo
Friday, June 15: TBA
Saturday, June 16: Big Brooklyn Red & Max Farber
Thursday, June 21: TBA
Friday, June 22: Monica da Silva
The series continues through the summer and until further notice; for updated schedule visit: www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com.
Timeless At Soyka Night Launches New Menu 5/22/12
Tuesday May 22nd between 6 and 9:30pm
Soyka Restaurant
5556 NE 4th Court
55th Street Station
Miami, FL 33137
www.soykarestaurant.com
RSVP to soykaevents@graspagroup.com or call 305.759.3117
Anyone who makes a reservation for Tuesday May 22nd between 6 and 9:30pm will:
* receive a $20 gift certificate to use in a future visit,
* enjoy fashion and music live performances throughout dinner,
* learn about the new menu from Chef Christian Martin via looping videos (as he needs to be in the kitchen preparing the dishes)
Introducing Soyka’s Classic and New Dishes with Fashion and Music Live Performances
Soyka restaurant, located in the 55th Street Station and a staple on Biscayne Boulevard’s food scene since 1999, will unveil its newly updated menu boasting classic and new dishes during a special night Tuesday May 22nd, with fashion and music live performances and video presentations by Chef Christian Martin.
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Menu prices apply but guests who make a reservation for Tuesday May 22nd between 6 and 9:30pm and attend the event will receive a $20 gift certificate that can be used during future visits. Appetizers range from $7 to $14, entrees from $8 to $32 with burgers and pizzas averaging $13.
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“Timeless at Soyka†will showcase Soyka’s new menu designed to seamlessly keep its most popular dishes while adding contemporary choices. The menu presentation makes it easy for patrons to review the dishes under its two new categories. Soyka’s Classics, featured on the left of the new menu, such as the Tuna Tartare, Sesami Salmon and Turkey Meatballs will remain though they were thoroughly reviewed by Chef Christian Martin and Graspa’s Corporate Chef Alberto Marcato to ensure quality and use of the best possible ingredients. The New dishes, listed on the right side of the menu, include a Citrus Quinoa Salad, Maitardi’s beloved Seafood Lasagna, Kurobuta (a special Japanese breed) Pork Chops and the Sterling Silver Demonico, to name a few.
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Patrons can expect a visual experience inside Soyka’s unique space with the addition of styled models embracing the timeless concept. Stylist Myrnelle Singh from Mirror Mirror Beauty Studio will be working with clothes from Touch Boutique. Live music performances will accompany the evening’s surprises and a specially produced series of videos will allow for Chef Christian Martin to share details about the new menu and dishes while still working behind the scene.
Beethoven On The Beach
Saturday May 19, 2012 @ 7 PM
North Shore Park Bandshell
7280 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
More Info
Program:
Mozart’s Overture to “Magic Fluteâ€
Hoiby’s “I Have a Dream†with Graham Fandrei, Baritone
Beethoven’s Symphony N. 5 in C minor, Op 67
Parking available in the municipal lots on Collins Avenue between 72-73rd Streets;
Bleacher seats available or bring a blanket and picnic on the grass
Pre-order your picnic from Caffe da Vinci by calling (305) 861-8166
$15 Picnic Boxes include choice of:
· Panini Caprese with Prosciutto
· Chicken Milanese Panini
· Panini with Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese
Each Picnic includes Terra Chips and a Homemade Cookie!
Beer, wine, soda & water available for purchase, along with a la carte items
Cupcakes available from www.petitcakesmiami.com
Art of Found Objects The Education Fund’s Charity Children’s Art Auction
May 24th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm
The Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami Design District
Purchase tickets online in advance through May 18 or by calling 305-892-5099, ext 23. Tickets start at $100.
Follow the excitement on social media. Like The Education Fund on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @EducationFund; “The Art of Found Objects†Hashtag is: #FindArtHere
Christie’s and Sotheby’s may have the corner on auctioning Reniors and Monets, but on May 24th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, The Education Fund’s Charity Auction is the place to be if you want to bid on masterpieces by Albert, Ivan, Christi and hundreds of others – all 5 to 18 year olds who are poised to be the next Picasso. Guest participation also ensures these talented kids receive the support they need as 100 percent of the proceeds from art sales are donated back to their classrooms in order to help their teachers purchase supplies for next year’s lessons.
Given recent research that shows art classes teach critical problem solving skills needed for success in business, attendees may also be helping to develop Miami’s future CEOs like the ones being honored that night as The Education Fund’s Public School Alumni Achievers, including Rick Hirsch, managing editor of The Miami Herald; Stephen Bittel, Founder & Chairman of Terranova; and Representative Michael Bileca, Florida House of Representatives, Rachael A Sapoznik, President & CEO of Sapoznik Insurance & Association, Inc., Albert Dotson, Jr., Partner at Bilzin Sumberg, and 15 others (see page 2 for complete list).
Held in the historic Moore Building in the epicenter of Miami’s art and design community, The Education Fund’s ‘Art of Found Objects’ Charity Auction will showcase more than 150 one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork created by Miami-Dade County public school students and teachers representing nearly 50 schools. This exclusive event has raised more than $722,000 since it began by combining the power of a child’s imagination with the ultimate recycling program. Much of the artwork is crafted from materials “found†at The Education Fund’s Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials, a “free supplies for classrooms†program. Stocked with supplies donated by businesses, the Ocean Bank Center is where 15,000+ teachers have shopped free-of-charge since 1993, garnering $6.4 million in supplies needed for student lessons.
In the wake of massive school district budgets cuts, the budgets for local schools have been slashed. “These cuts have a direct impact on schools’ supplies, making classes like art, which depend on hands-on materials, much more difficult to teach,†said Linda Lecht, president of The Education Fund, a 26-year old non-profit, that works side-by-side with the private sector in Miami-Dade to ensure every child has the education needed to reach their full potential. “How can you teach a child to paint if you don’t have paint brushes?â€
“We have long supported ‘The Art of Found Objects,’ because we understand the intricate connection the arts play in the overall development of a child,†said Modesto Abety, President/CEO of The Children’s Trust. Indeed, The Children’s Trust houses one of the largest collections of artworks purchased from the event.
In addition to the silent auction, the event will feature live music, an open bar by Bacardi, an epicurean feast provided by Whole Foods, as well as the opportunity to bid on luxury items like vacations, jewelry, dining experiences and more. “Key sponsors like Ocean Bank, The Children’s Trust, Whole Foods, DACRA and Bacardi make it possible to hold this unique fundraiser to help our public school students,†said Lecht.
Yearly, an A-list crowd turns out for the epic evening, comprising notable art collectors, artists, community and business leaders, as well as politicians. Past attendees include: Artist Xavier Cortada, Emmy-Award winning anchor of CBS4 News Shannon Hori; Myrna Palley, whose world-class glass art collection is on display in its own wing at the Lowe Art Museum; Federal Reserve Regional Executive Juan del Busto, Pinnacle Housing CEO Louis Wolfson, the Ziffs, School Board Member Raquel Regalado, TV & Radio Personality Jimmy Cefalo, Real Estate Executive Hank Klein, and many more.
At the event, The Education Fund also honors local leaders who are all products of local public schools. This year, the organization will recognize 20 alumni achievers.
Receiving The Education Fund’s Public School Alumni Achievement Awards:
· Linda Slote Quick Bernstein, President, South Florida Hospital & Healthcare Association
· Brett Beveridge, Founder & CEO, The Retail Outsource
· Representative Michael Bileca, Representative, Florida House of Representatives
· Stephen Bittel, Founder/Chairman, Terranova Corporation
· Maria Del Busto, Chief Global Human Resources Officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises, LTD
· Albert E. Dotson, Jr., Partner, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axlerod LLP
· Jose M. Hevia, Jr., President/CEO, Aligned Partners
· Rick Hirsch, Managing Editor, The Miami Herald
· Kimberly Hutchinson, Director, Casa de Campo
· Alina T. Hudak, Deputy Mayor/ County Manager, Miami-Dade County
· Fedrick Ingram, Secretary/Treasurer, United Teachers of Dade
· Ralph Gonzalez Jacobo, Executive Vice President, Ocean Bank
· Basil T. Khalil, Vice President, FedEx Express
· Roberta Kressel, Senior Vice President, TD Bank
· Aletha Player, Area Manager, Florida Power & Light Company
· Stan Rubin, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Ocean Bank
· Adalio Sanchez, General Manager, IBM Corporation
· Rachael A Sapoznik, Sapoznik Insurance & Association, Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer
· Victoria E Villalba, President, Victoria & Associates Career Services
· Carol Wyllie, Executive Vice President, Graham Companies
KCC Productions presents The Alfredo Chacon Groove
Friday, May 18, from 5-7 PM
Volvo Ocean Race
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Boulevard
Vibraphonist, Composer, and Percussionist Alfredo Chacón is debuting in the USA’s jazz scene after almost two decades long career in Europe. He’s presenting his new album “MAGIC PLACE†in which his Cuban roots fuse with influences from other genres like funk, bossa, soul and bebop in a blend of beautiful melodies and groovy rhythms, resulting in fresh, colorful, happy and elegant music, full of surprises that will get the listener in a good mood.
Descended from a family of musicians, and having studied for twelve years at the Conservatory Manuel Saumell, the Amadeo Roldan and the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, vibraphonist Alfredo Chacon moved in 1993 to Stockholm, Sweden. He developed a career as a musician on stage and studio, working with artists from different musical genres (pop, hip hop, jazz, soul, funk, fusion, folk, Latin jazz, etc..) among whom you can name Nordman, Lill Lindfors, Bo Kaspers Orkester,. Carola, Bebo Valdes, Mendez, Blacknuss All Stars, Big Band Folk Stockholm , Magnus Lindgren & Radiojazzgruppen, Kroumata and Anders Orchestra Neglin, and participated in televised galas accompanying artists like Lisa Nilsson, Marie Fredriksson (Roxette singer), Jennifer Brown, Eagle Eye Cherry and Tommy Koerberg, among others. He has also worked with bands such as Salsa Morena, Hot Salsa and Hatuey throughout Scandinavia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland for six years.
In 2000 he participated in the “Cuban All Stars”, an orchestra made up of Cuban musicians living in Europe, with Bobby Carcases special guest. Since 1998 he has been with the group “Tigers” for which he composed and arranged, and in 2001 founded the group “Sonera” being a composer and arranger of most of its repertoire. He also worked as a professor of percussion at Kulturama and The Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm and conducting workshops of Cuban music throughout Sweden. In January 2004, he traded the snow of Stockholm for Madrid to give new life to his career as a percussionist, composer and producer. Among the artists he has worked so far in Spain can be named: Aute, Beatriz Luengo, David Bisbal, David Bustamante, Andy & Lucas, Victoria Abril, Miguel Saez, Mesay, Golden Son, Habana Abierta, Habana Blues and Raul Torres.
R.Paniagua Inc. Presents “Tropical Music Festival Sseries”
May 19, 2012 and May 26, 2012, 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Beach stage in Hollywood, Florida on May 19, 2012
CityPlace in West Palm Beach, Flordia on May 26th, 2012
www.tropicalmusicfestival.com
R.Paniagua Inc, launches its 22nd annual Tropical Music Festival, one of the most diverse multi-city music concert series on Saturday May 19th at the Hollywood beach stage in Hollywood, Florida from 4:00pm to 10:00pm and continues the following Saturday on May 26th at CityPlace in West Palm Beach from 6:00pm – 10:00pm . Free to the public.
For more than two decades, the Tropical Music festival (TMF) has celebrated the rich cultural roots and diversity of Latino music. The TMF live concerts series free to the public, have showcased some of the hottest A-List Latin acts and developing stars.
“22 years ago the Tropical Music Festival was created to serve as a launching platform for up and coming talent .and established talent alike. Today it has become an established cultural musical event for Latin music and dance enthusiast. Free Salsa lessons will also be available. It will be a fantastic day for the entire family †stated Ralph Paniagua, President of R.Paniagua Inc.
Headlining these two exciting events are:
Saturday, May 19th, 2012 in Hollywood, Florida from 4:00pm – 10:00pm:
Fulanito 740 – Urban Latino
Jenny Love – Salsa
La Banda Swing – Perico Repiao
DnE – Urban Latino
Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Palm Beach, Florida from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Paula Zuelta – Tropical music
Marc y Su Merengue Swing – Merengue and bachata
Catalina Londono – Merengue and bachata
Hosting the events will be DJ “El Pelucho” Big Bear.
Jacob Jeffries Band “Tell Me Secrets” Album Release Party
Friday, May 18, 9:00pm
Gibson Guitar Showroom
2751 N. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33127
We are thrilled to formally announce the long anticipated release of Jacob Jeffries Band’s first full length album entitled, Tell Me Secrets!
We are honored to have the lovely Roxanne Vargas from NBC 6 Miami host this special night. As if all of this couldn’t be enough, Premier Beverages’ Grey Goose and Three Olives, and Pabst Blue Ribbon, will be sponsoring the night with delicious cocktails and drinks.
For those of you who don’t know what’s been happening with The Black Key Group for the past few months, the buzz has been accumulating towards a very special event taking place this Friday at The Gibson Guitar Showroom in Wynwood. If you haven’t yet heard of the piano-driven pop star, Jacob Jeffries Band, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you to come out and hear this South Florida talent tickle the ivories.
We are counting down the days for the release of Jacob Jeffries Band’s new album entitled, Tell Me Secrets. Jacob and the boys have just concluded their East Coast tour and couldn’t be more excited for their homecoming show as it is a celebration of their long awaited full length album. Not only will Jacob be putting on a captivating live performance as he always does, but he will be incorporating a special surprise during his performance that he has never done before. We’d like to give a big thanks to Premier Beverages’ Grey Goose and PBR for sponsoring the entire event with generously providing the complimentary cocktails and beverages.
Zumba Girl’s Night Out
Friday May 18, 2012, 6:00 PM
24 Hour Fitness Coconut Grove
2982 Grand Avenue
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Come celebrate GNO Zumba Night May 18th-Nationwide Zumba celebration at 24 hour fitness clubs exclusively!! Get the neon, leg warmers, and headbands ready for the 80s themed night- free guests-bring any and all for a fun, fun night of Zumba fun with your fave instructors. See online schedules for details:)
Happy Hour at the Brand New Strip: A Modern Steakhouse
5/16/12, 6:00-8:00 pm
Strip: A Modern Steakhouse
801 Brickell Bay Dr
Miami, FL
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For a brand new restaurant, let us introduce you to Strip: A Modern Steakhouse located inside the Four Ambassadors in Miami. Brought to you by local restaurateur Michael Mihajlov (formerly of Chophouse Miami), the menu at Strip focuses on free-range, grass-fed beef sourced directly from M&A Cattle Ranch in Castlewood, VA, along with seafood and more exotic selections like bison rib eye, kangaroo filets, and antelope.
The atmosphere is that of a classic steakhouse, infused with a sexy vibe. Think — red leather banquettes, backlit walls and wooden motif.
Cost: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. This includes one glass of Castronovo Montepulciano and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Happy Hour prices will be extended until 8:00 pm, which means select drinks for $5 and half-off specialty drinks. Hors d’oeuvres to be served include: Beef Sliders, Meatloaf Meatballs, Catfish bites, Duck Sausage w/Coleslaw on toast points and Bruschetta.
Valet parking will be $8 with a stamp from the restaurant.
The Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce and Johnnie Walker Black label invite you to their first Networking Event at Tu Candela Bar.
Business Card Exchange
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tu Candela Bar
The Club Building
1200 Brickell Bay Drive
Miami, Fl 33131
RSVP@fabulousmiami.com by May 16th, as space is limited
Business attire (no t-shirts, no tennis shoes)
Exclusive VIP Party
The Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce and Johnnie Walker Black label invite you to their first Networking Event at Tu Candela Bar
Directions: Located on 12 terrace where coral way ends, Between Brickell Bay Drive and Brickell Avenue
www.tucandela.com
Hosted by: Fabulous Miami
Cost: $10 at the door. Cash only
Includes: 1 Complimentary drink, Courtesy of Johnnie Walker
Delicious appetizers from 7 to 8 pm
Make New Business Connections, Bring plenty of Business cards!
Opportunity to win great prizes from our sponsors (no additional cover if you stay afterwards)
Scratch DJ Academy Miami & Highlife Entertainment Present: Pro AM 2012 DJ Battle
May 17, 2012, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Scratch DJ Academy
2 Northeast 40th Street #304
Miami, FL 33137
www.scratch.com
Scratch DJ Academy Miami invites you to Pro AM’s Respect the DJ, DJ Battle, hosted by DJ Scratch & RIP City on Thursday, May 17th from 6pm-8pm Celebrity judges including DJ Scratch (EPMD), Mix Master Ice (UTFO), Mr. MIXX, Mista Long (Black Sheep) and DJ Trails (Hip Hop Elements), will be awarding the winner a Pro AM 2012 Title Trophy and $3,500 worth of prizes. After the DJ Battle, don’t miss the film screening of – “The Founding Fathers,†presented by Highlife Entertainment.
Open to the public. Admission is free.
Summer Downtown Jazz Series
05/16/12, 12:00p-2:00p
Southeast Financial Center
200 S Biscayne Bl
Miami FL 33131
On the Patio (street level)
www.miamijazzsociety.com
The Gary Thomas Trio will be performing live, rain or shine, Open to the public. Sponsored by the Miami Jazz Society.
Also appearing Wed May 23 – Thomas Dover Group
Casino Night & Fashion Show @ Kyma
5/19/2012, 10:00 p.m.
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd way
Miami, FL 33131
facebook.com/MexicanosEnMiami
You are cordially invited to a glamorous and fun night. Fashion show by Cache, music orchestrated by Nikolas and Casino Night.
RSVP: mexicanosenmiami@gmail.com
Or text RSVP CASINO to 786-271-4189 with your full name and number of guests.
At the door remember to say you are on Mexicanos en Miami’s guest list to receive complimentary admission before midnight.
Models:
– Ashley Marie Alvarez
– Leyla Dabdoub
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Te invitamos a disfrutar de una noche de glamour y diversión. Fashion Show por parte de Cache, Musica por Nikolas y Casino Night.
Pasa RSVP o Mesas contacto: MexicanosEnMiami@Gmail.com
o envÃa RSVP CASINO al 786-271-4189 con tu nombre y numero de invitados.
En la puerta recuerda decir que estas en la lista de invitados de
Mexicanos en Miami para no cover antes de las 12.
Modelos:
– Ashley Marie Alvarez
– Leyla Dabdoub
mas por confirmar.
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VUE Miami
5/19/2012, Noon – 8pm
Club50 at the Viceroy Hotel
485 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Pre-sold tickets purchase online.
Summer just got hotter. Join us fifty stories above the Downtown Miami skyline at Club50 inside the Viceroy Miami hotel for an upscale pool party experience unlike any other.
Special appearances by Reggae Superstars Sean Paul and Leftside.
Miami welcomes Volvo Ocean Race
Wednesday, May 16 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Elwoods Gastro Pub
188 Northeast 3rd Avenue
Miami FL
RSVP on Tweetvite
Hosted By: @ONEsir, @BeaGarcia
#VolvoOceanMIATweetup
Miami is very excited that the Volvo Ocean Race only’s stop in North America is our Magic City.
Come welcome and thank them! Just a few minutes walk from Race Village at Elwood’s Gastro-pub.
Join us for tasty appetizers courtesy of DHL and Happy Hour Beer Specials!
The long-awaited Grand Opening of Due South Brewing Company took place this past Saturday, 5/12/12. The event took place at the brewery, a massive warehouse in Boynton Beach, Florida. The brewery is not a brewpub, where you would go to have dinner as well. Due South is rather a full-scale production brewery that will be distributing its beers to retailers. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t go to the brewery and check out their beers. There is a tasting room for you to do just that. You can even catch a baseball game on the TV if you are so inclined.
The grand opening had hundreds of visitors sampling five different beers from Due South and a handful from guest breweries Cigar City Brewing, Tequesta Brewing and Swamphead Brewing. The offerings from Due South included Category 3 IPA, Southern Saison, Honey Vanilla Wheat, Caramel Cream Ale and Roasted Cocoa Stout. My personal favorites were the Category 3 IPA and Southern Saison. You can read a little more about my thoughts on each as well as see some other goofing around here if you are interested.
Outside, there were four food trucks to order food from, which is encouraged by the brewery. Several other bar owners and brewers were in attendance, and it’s always great to see the local beer people supporting each other. It was a fun evening for everyone and a great springboard for Due South to get their brewery and beers out to the masses.
The brewery should be found at…
Due South Brewing Company
2900 High Ridge Road #3
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 463-2337
DueSouthAles.com
Aki Sasamoto One Night Performance
Wednesday, May 16th, Doors open 6 pm
Performance begins promptly at 7 pm, please arrive early as doors will be closed at 7 pm
Gallery Diet
174 NW 23 Street
Miami FL 33127
www.gallerydiet.com
Gallery Diet is pleased to present Good Tool, a one-time performance by Aki Sasamoto.
This is the artist’s first performance at the gallery. Special thanks to the Fountainhead Residency.
“As a teenage backpacker, I gained 33 lbs. over one summer, traveling through the Middle East. I fell in love with the idea of hummus as a main course. I fell in love with nut shops, with the endless dub rhythms of bite, salt, crack, open, seed, chew, swallow (repeated until the bag of sunflower seeds was empty). I fell in love with a girl. I fell in love with clothing without zippers.
Interesting thoughts originate outside of us, especially the intensely fresh ones. I want an idea to look fat and juicy, full and floating about in the distance. It waits to encounter you, for you to get the right pointy tool to aim towards it, popping it open to release its fragrance.
After the summer, when I returned to the anorexic city of Tokyo, I ran into an unintentionally evil English teacher from my former school, who said to me: ‘You look like a huge balloon, about to pop. What has happened to you, Miss Sasamoto?’ I was full of ideas.â€
(excerpt and image from Molasses, a booklet published on the occasion of an exhibition A Likeness Has Blisters at CCS Bard, April 29, 2012)
Aki Sasamoto is a Japanese artist based in New York who works in performance, sculpture, dance, and other mediums. Her works have been shown in performing arts and visual arts venues in New York and abroad including the 2010 Whitney Biennial. Aside from her solo work, she collaborates with artists in visual arts, music, and dance and takes on multiple roles as dancer, sculptor, or director. Sasamoto co-founded Culture Push, a non-profit organization in which diverse professionals meet through artist-led projects and cross-disciplinary symposia.
NetWORK @ the BAC
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6-8pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, FL 33127
ADMISSION IS FREE!
Business Casual Attire
Space is limited, kindly RSVP by May 18th to: gshonek@bacfl.org
After Party:TBA
In celebration of Miami Museum Month, the Bakehouse Art Complex is hosting a special networking event, bringing together artists, young professionals, collectors, and business people from a variety of industries and companies in the Wynwood Arts District, Midtown, Downtown, and Surrounding Areas.
The BAC’s Audrey Love Gallery will feature a cocktail reception for professionals to mix and mingle with each other. Guests will have the opportunity to view the BAC galleries and artist studios, enter a raffle, and purchase a Bakehouse Membership. People who join that evening will get a bonus surprise!
Beach Towel – Memorial Day
May 28, 2012, 6:30am-8pm
the beach
Miami Beach at 41st Street
misaelsoto.com
Misael Soto takes his giant Beach Towel to Miami Beach on 41st Street this Memorial Day, May 28th. Anyone and everyone is welcome to occupy and enjoy the towel which will be there from sunrise to sunset. Bring food and drinks, your favorite beach games, kites, instruments, or anything else you like.
Misael hopes to subvert the way beach-goers claim their temporary real estate on the beach. Having it on Memorial Day, the event intends to indict and subvert American excess. Misael places the towel in one of the busiest beaches at one of the busiest times, in an attempt to not only comment on how we chose to share the wealth (or not), but to also provide a space where he creates the opportunity for communal transcendence above the conditioning of capitalism.
Death and Harry Houdini Cast Questions and Answers at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 29, 2012.  This play is performed by the  Theatre Of Chicago, and wow what an awesome show.  Death and Harry Houdini has all of the components to a great time like comedy, singing, dancing and some amazing magic.  It is performed in the Carnival Studio Theater where you are so close to the action you almost feel as you are a part of the play itself. I was fortunate to sit on the front row and I still can’t figure out how the magic is done.  No, they would not let us take any photos during the play, you just have to go see for yourself. This is a play you should not miss, it really is so much fun!!!
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MUSING with MYRA . Installment #14
Wednesday, May 16, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Monthly Arts Networking Event
NOT to be MISSED People…
The LAST Musing of the SEASON.
Inviting ONE and ALL to BRING it on.
Assorted PERFORMING Artists in the HOUSE.
Contact me if you’d like to STRUT your STUFF.
FEATURING Jazz LEGEND Leo Casino.
Happy Hour Specials
Small Bites Provided
SMCSF & SFIMA Meetup With Rohit Bhargava
Monday, May 14, 7:30pm until 10:00pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami Design District, FL
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Last year, SMCSF hosted an excellent meetup with Rohit Bhargava, who premiered his new book, Likeonomics. Over 100 people participated and his presentation was one of the best ones we had seen.
Well, Rohit is back in town for the SFIMA Summit with OMI (see http://sfimasummit.com), and we’re hosting a joint meetup to welcome him back!
Please join us at The Stage at 7:30pm to say hi to Rohit and to network with SFIMA and SMCSF members.
SFIMA is the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association, and OMI is the Online Marketing Institute.
If you don’t know Rohit:
Rohit Bhargava is a marketing expert and leading voice on how to bring more humanity back to business through social media and storytelling. He is a founding member of the world’s largest team of social media strategists at Ogilvy, and is currently a member of the Global Strategy & Planning group at Ogilvy. He has written nearly 1000 pieces of marketing advice on his personal blog Influential Marketing (including first creating the idea of Social Media Optimization back in 2006) and still wishes he had more time to blog!
His first book Personality Not Included was a global bestseller and was published in 9 languages. His second book called Likeonomics has already been featured in the NY Times and Wall Street Journal (months before it was even completed) and will be released globally on May 22, 2012. He teaches Global Marketing at Georgetown University and lives with his wife and two young sons in Washington DC.
Miami Crawls presented the Brickell Cranium Crawl on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
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Wynwood Art Walk and Miami Design District Art Walk on Saturday, May 12, 2011.
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Volvo Ocean Race Village  in Bicentennial Park Downtown Miami on Saturday, May 12, 2012.  So much fun, they have  interactive pavilions like Volvo Ocean Race’s ‘Life At The Extreme’ exhibition.  They also have A 3D cinema, The Dome and a simulator ride that gives you a look at what it feels like being onboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht, you will get a little wet on this ride.  This is free and open to the public and is open til Sunday, May 20th, hours are different day to day so check out the schedule on the Volvo Ocean Race Village Calendar of Events.
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LABA May Networker
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 5:30pm
94th Aero Squadron
1395 North Red Road
Miami, FL 33126
www.uslaba.com
The LABA Networking Event will be taking place with special guest, Miami Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe†Diaz.
Bring and invite your friends and business associates to enjoy, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, the LABA raffle, a cash bar with complimentary Caldas Grand Reserve Rum and music by Miami Nites; all for just $15.00 for non-Members and free for Members! I hope to see you there!
ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night
Saturday, June 16, at 8 p.m.
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
It’s DOMINO time! Amigos For Kids, the nonprofit organization that aims to prevent child abuse and neglect by valuing children, strengthening families and educating communities, is ready to host its signature annual fundraiser, ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night.
The evening will feature celebrities, an open bar courtesy of presenting sponsor, Bacardi USA, and a luxurious silent auction display. ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night will also entertain guests with a live performance by one of Miami’s hottest bands, the Celia Cruz All-Stars.
“This is ING U.S.’s eighth year as the title sponsor of ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night,†said Rosa Maria Plasencia, president and CEO of Amigos For Kids. “We are most grateful for their unrelenting commitment to Amigos and our mission, especially Domino Night, our signature fundraiser of the year. Their support and that of all our sponsors is key in our efforts to provide yearlong services to children in our community.
The evening will feature local flavors and dinner-by-the-bite provided by some of Miami’s most popular restaurants and brands, including, Café Pilon, Catalina by Sunshine Promotions, Catharsis Restaurant & Lounge, Edda’s Cake Designs, Garcia Sausages, Giardino Gourmet Salads, Goya, K’s Designz, Mena Catering, Mr. Tango, Original Grandma’s “Merenguitosâ€, Paellas R’ Us, Papa John’s Pizza, Pasta Factory and Versailles among others.
More than 100 celebrities will be walking the ING U.S. orange carpet including Amigos celebrity chairs Ilia Calderon, Alina Mayo-Azze, Belkys Nerey, Jackie Nespral, Enrique Santos and Ernesto Laguardia.
Other sponsors include: Domino Table Darling, Greenberg Traurig; República, Goya, Academica, Dewars, MCM – JCON Group, Macy’s, Rooms To Go, America TeVe, Baptist Health South Florida, Clear Channel Outdoor, Comcast, Delta Dental, Dra. Maribel Santa Cruz, FedEx, Florida Crystals, Robert Rubenstein, P.A., TD Bank, and Versailles, among others.
Event proceeds make it possible for Amigos to provide diverse services to children and families throughout the year. Some of these services include an after-school program at Jose Marti Park, annual back-to-school and holiday toy drives, and the year-round abuse awareness and prevention efforts, such as the There’s No Excuse For Child Abuse! ® Campaign and Amigos Strengthens Families & Communities Nurturing Parent program.
Now celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Amigos For Kids is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit corporation founded in 1991 to respond to the diverse needs of South Florida’s abused, abandoned, neglected and less-fortunate children and their families, through education, abuse prevention and community involvement. To fulfill its mission, Amigos For Kids, relies on the support of dedicated volunteers and donors throughout the community. The organization creates awareness through public service campaigns and high profile fundraising events such as the ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night. To become an Amigo by donating your time or other resources to children in need, please call 305.279.1155 or visit www.amigosforkids.org.
ING U.S. constitutes the U.S.-based retirement, insurance and investment management operations of Dutch-based ING Groep N.V. (NYSE: ING). In the U.S., the ING family of companies offers a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients, including life insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits and financial planning. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves approximately 15 million customers and plan participants across the nation. For more information, visit http://ing.us.
Switchboard of Miami’s First Bachelor Auction
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 5:30pm until 8:00pm
The Stage Miami
Miami Design District
170 NE 38th Street -, Miami, FL
Come Bid on South Florida’s Most Eligible Bachelors! Single Professional Men of all Ages!
Switchboard of Miami, Inc.’s Women’s Leadership Council is pleased to host its First Bachelor Auction Fundraiser!
This fun and unique fundraising event will offer a great opportunity to meet, network and mingle with South Florida professionals of all ages! Ladies can bid on bachelors or on a variety of fabulous silent auction items! Enjoy great food, drinks, live music and fun entertainment in one of Miami’s trendiest hot spots!
Whether you’re single or married – don’t miss the charity event everyone is talking about! Bring your friends and make it a “Girls Night Outâ€!
D’Larosa~Lurie Gallery Opening Reception, “Back to the Future”
Thursday May 17th
D’larosa~Lurie Gallery
302 South Federal Highway
Boca Raton Florida 33432
The D’larosa-Lurie Gallery located at 302 South Federal Highway in Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton, requests the pleasure of your company Thursday, May 17th 7-10pm for Opening Reception “Back to the Future” featuring Artists: Diane Slobotkin, Weston Rayfield, Horst Kohlem, Peggy Greenfield, Ari Hirshman, Marjour Jourgensen, Allen Benowitz, Adela Holmes, Jacqueline Benyes and Sergio D’Larosa.
Curator’s Symposium: A Series of Rountable Discussions
LegalArt
1035 North Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
786-347-2360
All sessions are free and begin at 7:00pm and end at 8:30pm.
LegalArt presents a series of roundtable discussions regarding contemporary curatorial practice. Each session focuses on a topic of contemporary art and its presentation.
Presented by: Amanda Sanfilippo, Curator in Residence at LegalArt
Participants are encouraged to bring relevant books, texts and examples of artists and exhibitions relative to the topic of discussion.
Upcoming Sessions:
Tuesday, May 15th / 7:00-8:30 pm … Failure/Ruin
Tuesday, May 22nd… Social Practice/Criticality in Miami & Everywhere
Tuesday, May 29th… Conviviality/Excess/Ritualism
Tuesday, June 5th… Situations in Contemporary Art
Tuesday, June 12th… Public Art and Interventions: What is at Stake Everywhere and in Miami
Tuesday, June 19th… Institutional Models for the Production of New Work
Tuesday, June 26th… Dumb Art
About Amanda Sanfilippo:
Amanda works for Locust Projects, Miami, and has previously worked with Creative Time and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, NY, the BCA Center for Contemporary Art in Burlington, VT, and GALERIE8 in London, UK, where she completed an MA in Contemporary Art from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art London in 2011. She is a Visiting Curator in Residence at LegalArt.
Participants are encouraged to continue the conversation at The Corner bar.
Register: info@legalartmiami.org
Dates and topics are subject to change.
Visit www.legalartmiami.org or dirtypink305.com for the most current information.
Blue Sky Drive & Lavola Release Party @ Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood
5.25.12, 9:45 PM – 1:00 AM
Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood Florida (inside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino).
Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood FL
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314
(954) 315-9112
Band Site
Come Celebrate our much anticipated CD Release Party with Special Guest Lavola.
Blue Sky Drive:
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Seductive Salsa Thursdays
5/17/12, 9pm
The Well
444 W 41st Street
Miami Beach, FL 33140
thewellmb.com
This Thursday Nite! May 17th!…..is going to be Incredible at the world famous “The Well Lounge†in Miami Beach….next to The Forge.
Formerly known as The Glass and Jimmy Z’s
… Equipped with superb sound system with polished wood floors, elegant venue with 2 full decked bars!
Free parking at the meters! and in the Rear!
Free Cover!
Free Fun!
Yes Ladies! This Venue is Very Sensual and Seductive! So come Dress to Impress at The Well Lounge! Seductive Salsa Thursdays! Where we play the Best of the Best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Mambo, Zouk and More!
For those that want to learn…Here’s your Chance! It’s also a Great Date Nite!
AT 9PM – A Guest Salsa Instructor RICKY TORRES will be teaching a 1 hour LA style Salsa class for only $10 a class!! So you have no excuses! So come meet our Mystery Salsa Instructor!
DJ Pelito Largo spinning the best Salsa Merengue and Bachata all night!
So come out tell a friend or two ok 4 and let’s celebrate our love for Latin Music!
See you Ladies there! Where Beautiful People come to Meet and Dance!
Latinjazz Jam at Hoy Como Ayer 5/13/12
5/13/12, 8:30
Club Hoy Como Ayer
2212 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 541-2631
www.alfredochacon.com
Latin Jazz Jam Session At Hoy Como Ayer
Every Second Sunday
2212 Southwest 8th Street Miami
Next Sunday May 13 from 8:30 pm
Cover $15 including a drink
Free For Musicians. Bring Your Instrument.
Alfredo Chacón- Vibes & percussion
Rafael Pérez- Sax & EWI
Manuel Orza- Bass
Reinier Guerra- Drums
Mauricio Quiros- Piano
…. and many others
Arabian Nights at Kyma
Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:00 PM
kyma lounge
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, FL 33131
More Info
Belly dancing and more! Text 305 300 0827 for VIP guest list or table RSVP
DAG productions Proudly presents A very special “Arabian Nights” Edition of “Secret Saturdays”
Featuring Belly Dancers and many other surprises…
At the exhilarating Kyma Lounge at the Epic Hotel
For VIP guest list and/or Table RSVP text 305 300 0827
Ladies receive complimentary cocktails from 10-11 PP
Florida Supercon
Friday, June 29: 12:00PM – 3:00AM
Saturday, June 30: 11:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday, July 1: 11:00AM – 3:00AM
Monday, July 2: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Miami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami FL. 33126
www.floridasupercon.com
Florida Supercon: South Florida’s Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention is JUNE 29 – JULY 2, 2012. It’s 4 days of fun featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more! FSC will be returning for year seven to the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC), formally known as the Miami Mart Airport Hotel and Convention Center.
Exhibition Room hours are
Friday: 2:00PM – 9:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM – 8:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM – 8:00PM
Monday: 11:00AM – 6:00PM
There’s over 125,000 sq. feet of events, vendors, artists etc.. With your paid registration, you get a copy of our program guide, containing a list of all the scheduled events and a show map. You can also see the schedule in advance on our website events page. To get the most enjoyment from the convention, we encourage you to review the scheduled events ahead of time and sort out your plan of attack. This will ensure that you don’t miss anything you want to do in the rush of the moment. Some serious con goers plan out their entire weekend weeks in advance; the convention staff have organized their lives around it, so you can well imagine that a little forethought would be handy for everyone. Highlight the can’t-miss events, realizing of course that your plans could change in an instant during the flow of events, depending on what your friends (old ones or new-found) have in mind. Count on having previously unknown interests piqued at least once during the convention. Also, please keep in mind that last-minute schedule changes can and will happen with little notice…but by the time we’ve printed the program guide, things are pretty much set in stone.
Florida Supercon is less than a month away and has just confirmed several new headliners for the already massive guest list! New guest additions include:
Alex Kingston: Star of Doctor Who (River Song) and ER (Dr. Elizabeth Corday).
Tom Savini: Horror Legend and Icon. Actor, Director, Make Up Artist and more!
Nicki Clyne: Star of Battlestar Galactica (Cally Henderson Tyrol).
Bob Bolling: Comic Book Artist/Writer. Creator of Little Archie.
Priscilla Barnes: Star of Three’s Company, The Devil’s Rejects and Mallrats.
Marilyn Ghigliotti: Star of Clerks.
Some of the highlights of guests already announced for Florida Supercon 2012 include:
Television and Movie Stars: Dino Stamatopoulos (Community), Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Michael Hogan (Battlestar Galactica), Linda Harrison (Planet of the Apes), Chad Lindberg (Supernatural, Fast and the Furious), Noel G. (Walking Dead, Fast and the Furious), Cindy Morgan (Tron, Caddyshack) and Allen Oppenheimer (Six Million Dollar Man, Star Trek).
Stars of The Hunger Games: Dakota Hood, Mackenzie Lintz, Annie Thurman, Tara Macken, Sam Tan and Ethan Jamieson.
Comic Book Guests of Honor: Neal Adams (Batman, The Avengers, X-Men), Carmine Infantino (Godfather of The Silver Age, Creator of Batgirl, The Flash and Poison Ivy) and George Perez (The Avengers, Wonder Woman, Superman, Teen Titans).
Comic Book Superstar Artists: Olivier Coipel (Avengers vs. X-Men, Thor), Steve Epting (Captain America, Fantastic Four), Rags Morales (Action Comics/Superman), Kevin Maguire (World’s Finest, Justice League), Clay Mann (X-Men), Ariel Olivetti (G.I. Combat, Incredible Hulk, Cable), Brad Walker (Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy), Shawn Crystal (Deadpool), Dan Parent (Archie), Greg Horn (Green Lantern, Ms. Marvel) and much more!
Comic Book Legends: Denny O’Neil (Batman, Green Lantern), Roy Thomas (The Avengers, X-Men, Star Wars), Jose Delbo (Wonder Woman, Batman), Bill Sienkiewicz (Daredevil, New Mutants, Spider-Man), Howard Chaykin (Star Wars, The Avengers, Captain America), Allen Bellman (1940’s Captain America, Human Torch).
Comic Book Industry Guests: Lauren Sankovich (Marvel Comics), Alex Segura (Archie Comics) and David Uslan (Graphic.Ly).
Musical Headliners: Less Than Jake, Celldweller and over fifteen support bands.
Stars of Ghost Hunters on SyFy: Britt Griffith, Paul Bradford and Scott Tepperman.
Michael Uslan, producer of summer blockbuster Batman: The Dark Knight Rises.
Legendary Horror Filmmakers: Lloyd Kaufman (Troma, Toxic Avenger) and Herschell Gordon Lewis (Blood Feast).
Creators and Stars of Adult Swim’s Frankenhole and Morel Orel: Dino Stamatopoulos, Scott Adsit and Britta Phillips.
Anime Stars: Brittney Karbowski (Soul Eater), J. Michael Tatum (Black Butler, One Piece), Stephanie Young (Claymore, One Piece) and David Vincent (Code Geass, Bleach).
Video Game Voice Stars: D.C. Douglas (Mass Effect, Resident Evil) and Michael Hogan (Mass Effect, Skyrim).
Animation Voice Stars: Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Gregg Berger (Transformers), Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Rikki Simons (Invader Zim), Larry Kenney (Thundercats), Allen Oppenheimer (He-Man and The Masters of the Universe) and Billy West (Futurama, Ren and Stimpy).
Wrestling Stars: Raven, Greg “The Hammer†Valentine, Brutus “The Barber†Beefcake and The Nasty Boys.
Florida Supercon has dedicated programming tracks for each of the genre’s being celebrated. Some of the amazing events planned include:
· Q&A’s with all of our attending guests
· Comic art portfolio reviews for aspiring artists
· Fan panels for all aspects of the show (Comics, Anime, Animation, Sci-Fi etc.)
· Industry panels for breaking into Comics, Anime, Animation etc…
· The FSC Costume Competition (with over $3,000 in cash and prizes)
· Dozens of Cosplay Photo Shoots for cosplayers and photographers
· Supercon Championship Wrestling featuring Cobra Commander, The Joker, The Mario Bros., The Geico Caveman and more!
· Filmmaking workshops with legendary Filmmakers
· The FSC Film Festival
· The FSC Tech Track
· Live Musical Performances
· Live Stand Up Comedy
· Anime Screenings and Anime Music Videos
· Over 100 Video Game stations and Video Game Tournaments
· A 50,000 square feet exhibition room with over 300 booths and tables featuring vendors, celebrity guests, artists, filmmakers and exhibits.
DWNTWN Concert Series with Chris Cauley and City of Gods on Friday, May 11, 2012.
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Bakehouse Art Complex 2nd Friday Exhibitions Preview on Friday, May 11, 2012.  Tonight was the preview of the Annual Countywide Student Exhibition.
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MIACON (Miami Independent Artists Conference)
Fri June 29th – Sun July 1st
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Miami Airport
7707 NW 103rd Street
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Facebook Evite
For more information, sponsorship and vending call Oski 305.303.3976.
This is an official Qool Show 2012. www.queenofthescene.com
The three day M I A C O N (Miami Independent Artist Conference) will showcase music of all genres with workshops, discussion panels, music project critiques, and much more. In addition to business there will also be ample opportunity to enjoy the Miami sun at our poolside party events. This is open to all independent artists, bands, producers, DJs, managers, photographers, graphic designers, web designers, record labels and the general public. Basically if you are an independent artist and are involved with music, you should come and enjoy this weekend. All events are family friendly until 9pm, after 9pm 21 & over. There is no cost to submit your music. A weekend pass to attend is only $15. Kids 12 & under free.
Book your rooms for the weekend now at (305) 825-1000 for around $70 a night.
Everyone is invited! We will showcase over 50 bands and acts!
Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Funk, R&B, Blues, Alternative, Dance, Electronic, Salsa… All kinds of music.
Submit Now! Book Your Band/Group/Solo/Act Now! Please email your info to: Q_O_T_S@yahoo.com
Here’s what we need:
BIO
PIC
MP3
Website URL
email Addresses
Phone Numbers
Scheduled speakers are:
John F. Bradley, Bradley Legal Group, P.A., Managing Partner · Fort Lauderdale, Florida Boutique law firm focusing on Entertainment Intellectual Property Litigation and Business Law www.musiclawattorney.com
John D.Thomas, With over twenty-five years of experience in the music industry, John D. Thomas has worked for various well-known artists including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Scott Stapp, Seven Aurelius, India Irie, Carlos Vives, Missy Elliot, P. Diddy, Dream, KC & The Sunshine Band, Eddie Kramer, P. Diddy, Ron St. Germain, and Sebastian Krys among countless others. www.johndthomas.com
Alfonso D’Niscio Brooksm Entrepreneur, Promoter, Touring Sound Engineer, Stage Manager, Musician, former owner of Pulp Live, owner of Rockaz MVMT Events that host Bayside Rocks Festival, One Love Nutrifest, Miami Reggae Fest and Carifest Music & Arts Festival. www.rockazmvmt.com
Fernie Copelly, Musician (Humbert, I Don’t Know), producer & engineer (The Shack North & Rehersal Stuidio). www.shacknorth.com
Tony Launda, Musician (Humbert, I Don’t Know), writer for Dig Under Rock. www.digunderrock.com/
John Tovar, Manager and music veteran with over 20 years in music. Managed Marilyn Manson, The Mavericks, Nucler Valdez and many local, national and international acts. tmgmusic@bellsouth.net
Richard Clarvit, P.A., Entertainment Attorneys and Artist Management. Songwriter, Producer and night club owner. richsongs@aol.com
Raul DJ Raw Madina, Entrepreneur, Hip-Hop producer, owner of Raw Records, Radio 91.7 FM and The Hoodstock Music Festival. www.hoodstock305.com
Chris DJ Kassik Morales, Miami Pioneer DJ has worked every club in the south and has performed with Wu Tang Clan, Gangstar, Blackmoon, Fat Joe, Public Enemy and many more. Djs for Power 96FM Radio in Miami. www.djklassik.com
More TBA!
Friday June 29th:
4:00PM-8:00PM – M I A C O N 2012 welcome Pool Party with live bands & DJs @ Pool side stage.
Hosted by DJ Oski www.djoski.com
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
8:00PM – 9:00PM – M I A C O N Opening ceremonies and meet and greet @ Ricks’ Bar.
8:00PM – 8:10PM – Positive event blessings by Hoodstock 2012 committee @ Rick’s Bar.
9:00PM – 3:00AM – M I A C O N Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar.
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
9:00PM – 9:30PM – Drum Off Showcase & Competition by South Florida Drummers United @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. We will have a drum set.
2. You bring a mp3 player with a song of your choice.
3. You play the best you can over that song for 2 minutes.
4. The crowd picks the winner.
Winner gets South Florida Drummers United Goodies.
Here are the Drummers entered so far..
Host drummer Lord Yader Moreno http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1193112009
Chris Rod www.facebook.com/DrummerChrisRod
Frank Zapata http://www.facebook.com/zondrums
Daniel Porras
Bojan Pante
more tba…
www.facebook.com/southfloridadrummersunited
1:30AM -2:00AM – Guitarist showcase & competition by Anonymous Guitars and Krazy Cabz Inc. @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. You bring your guitar or use an Anonymous Guitar and play for 1 minute.
2. The crown will pick the winner.
Winner gets Anonymous Guitar & Krazy Cab Goodies..www.anonymousguitars.com www.krazycabz.com
3:00AM-4AM – After Party with live DJs @ Rick’s Bar.
Saturday June 30th:
12:00PM – 8:00PM – Rebel Music Pool Party with live bands & DJs @ Pool side stage. Music by LAMBSBREAD. Hosted by Herb Love. Special guest DJ Blendz. www.rebelmusic.tv
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
12:00PM-12:10PM – Positive event blessings by The Warriors Of Light @ Pool side stage.
12:00PM-3:00PM – CD review and discussion panel with music industry speakers. Please bring your CD and new projects for a group study, reviews and critiques by our discussion panels and the crowd @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. Bring your CD.
2. We will play it over the PA.
3. Our panel will critique and review the CD on all points.
4. The crowd can also critique and review the CD.
This is what is called a group study. It can be very helpful on testing new music and getting your recording heard.
3:00PM – 4:00PM – Swim suit fashion show and raffle by Kariza Swim Wear. Kariza, a Brazilian native raised in a world of color, costumes, and drums of Carnival, her stage for a blossoming career. After attending college for fashion design in Brazil she moved to the United States in 2000 and made history with her world famous Kariza Wrap Skirts! Every piece of wearable art was responsible for generating financial growth to a lot of low income families in the local Indian communities, maintaining Eco-friendly and sustainable principles. www.kariza.com
4:00PM – 3AM – M I A C O M Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar.
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
1:00AM – 1:30AM – MC Showcase & Rap Off Competition by Hoodstock 2012 & Rebel Music @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. A DJ will drop a beat.
2. You will rap over that beat for 2 minutes.
3. The crowd will pick the top 2 rappers.
4. The top 2 MCs will decide to rap over a beat or acapella.
5. The top 2 MCs will have 1 minute each to go at each other.
6 The crowd will pick a winner.
The winner gets Hoodstock Goodies and performs at Hoodstock 2012.
www.hoodstock305.com
www.rebelmusic.tv
3:00AM – 4AM – After Party with live DJs @ Rick’s Bar.
Sunday July 1st:
12:00PM-6:00PM- Pool Party with live bands & DJs. Hosted by DJ Smooth
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
12:00PM-12:10PM – Positive event blessings by The Warriors Of Light @ Pool side stage.
1:00PM-4:00PM – M I A C O M Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar. @ Rick’s Bar.
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
3:00PM – 4:00PM – Swim suit fashion show and raffle by Kariza Swim Wear www.kariza.com
Kariza, a Brazilian native raised in a world of color, costumes, and drums of Carnival, her stage for a blossoming career. After attending college for fashion design in Brazil she moved to the United States in 2000 and made history with her world famous Kariza Wrap Skirts! Every piece of wearable art was responsible for generating financial growth to a lot of low income families in the local Indian communities, maintaining Eco-friendly and sustainable principles.
5:00PM – 6:00PM – M I A C O N 2012 Closing ceremonies and Awards @ Rick’s Bar.
Volvo Ocean Race Village  in Bicentennial Park Downtown Miami on Friday, May 11, 2012.  So much fun, they have  interactive pavilions like Volvo Ocean Race’s ‘Life At The Extreme’ exhibition.  They also have A 3D cinema, The Dome and a simulator ride that gives you a look at what it feels like being onboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht, you will get a little wet on this ride.  This is free and open to the public and is open til Sunday, May 20th, hours are different day to day so check out the schedule on the Volvo Ocean Race Village Calendar of Events.
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Mother’s Day Activities at the Volvo Ocean Race
On Mother’s Day (May 13, 2012), the Volvo Ocean Race, a worldwide sailing race, invites everyone to come on down to the Volvo Ocean Race Village in Downtown Miami, to participate in activities for all ages. At 10 a.m., the gates will open and the village will come to life with family entertainment such as face painting, a petting zoo, clowns, and entertainment for all, such as an antique boat and auto show, live music, sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, even a 3-D theater and a race simulator. In addition guests can be a part of the Keep the Ocean’s Clean- Sculpture Building workshop and the Miami Marlins will have an autograph session on site. Best of all, entrance to the village and participation in these activities is FREE to the public.
On Saturday, May 12th be sure to check out the original steamboats from 1887 who will make an appearance on site. Florida Queen and Krakatua, will put on a show while they burn imported coal and race the waters of Biscayne Bay behind the Volvo Ocean Race Village.
The Ocean Race Village is open to the public every day between now and May 20, when the sailors will depart and continue the 39,270 mile race, at 1 p.m.
The Lee Boys Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff Party
Thursday May 24th, 10:30 PM- 12:30AM
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
thestagemiami.com
The Lee Boys are back at the Stage Miami to kickoff the Memorial Day weekend… There is never a dull moment with this family band. The boys are right here from Richmond Heights; all are alumni from Miami Killian Senior High and Richmond Middle School. The Lee Boys along with pedal steel phenom Roosevelt Collier will not disappoint you. The band has a new album soon to be released featuring Warren Haynes from the The Allman Brother/Govt Mule and also Jimmy Herring from Wide Spread Panic. You don’t wanna miss this party…
Artway 66/Art Lounge & Cafe Proudly Presents a Tribute to All Mothers: An Evening of Magical Maternal Delights
May 12, 2012, 7pm – 11pm
Mayfair Promenade
2911 Grand Avenue, Suite 400 D
Coconut Grove, FL
Artway 66 / Art Lounge & Cafe Proudly presents a Tribute to All Mothers: An Evening of Magical Maternal Delights on Saturday, May 12th from 7PM – 11PM on the Mayfair Promenade – 2911 Grand Avenue, Suite 400 D, Coconut Grove.
Live Art Performances in Musical, Poetic, Plastic, Culinary and Comical Art Forms by:
– the Combo of Marina & Raul (Guitar & Vocalist),
– Craig “Sight” (Stand-up Poet),
– Yanelis & David (Latin & American Vocalists),
– Johnny (Musical Virtuoso),
– Captain Art (Art Performance with Humor),
– Blanca & Yuri (Poetic Presentations),
– Luis Gin (Acrobat)
Also presenting visual artworks by Arien, Alexander, Camilo, Breso, M. Wolfe, Candice, OMZ, PRoman, Johnny, Lizi, Sushi, Yuri, Esteban.
Admission is Free and Complimentary Healthy Culinary Appetizers and Beverages will be served.
Strip A Modern Steakhouse in Brickell Grand Opening on  Thursday, May 10, 2012.
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Shop Smart and Save-Online Shopping Seminar
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:30pm
Hamilton on the Bay
8th FL Skyline Business Room
555 NE 34th Street
Miami, Florida 33137
www.shop.com/redwine
Learn how to save thousands a year, Huge Tax Savings, Groceries delivered to your door means more time for yourself, Shop Smarter
We have everything Amazon and Google has, yet, why would anyone Not want to earn on every dollar they spend online shopping. We will show you how. This is a mind blowing and educational seminar.
Please RSVP to Connie@rumbaut.com
Since Space is Limited
Free Parking on 34th Street
The Continental Group Announces Hurricane Preparedness Seminar for Condominium Associations in West Palm Beach
May 22, 2012, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hilton Palm Beach Airport
150 Australian Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
More Info
The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host a free Hurricane Preparedness Seminar Panel for Condominium Associations. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st and ends November 30st. Compared to 2011, weather patterns will yield a less-conducive environment for tropical storms to develop. Strong, high-level winds are in place over the western and central Caribbean, promoting increased wind shear. If these high-level winds do not abate, increased wind shear will inhibit tropical storm development early in the season.
Topics will include steps for creating a personal hurricane plan, including: How to protect your community, common areas and property, how to prepare for an evacuation, what to expect before, during and after a storm and community training and preparedness for high-rise condominiums.
For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.eventsTCGMGT.com/wpbhurricane or contact Astrid Marten at 954-734-5522 or email amarten@tcgmgt.com. All attendees must be pre-registered.
TCG will also host a free “Hurricane Preparedness for Associations Webinar†on Wednesday May 23, from 11 a.m. –Noon. To register for the webinar, please visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/765405586.
Summer Camp!
June 11-August 17, 8:30am
A Painting Fiesta!
Summer Re-Enforcement Reading, Math, Art, and much more!
paintingfiesta.com
Backroom Comedy Club Show
5/18/2012, 8:00 PM
Tom’s NFL Sports Bar & Grill
5001 N.W. 36th Street
Miami Springs, FL. 33166
Reservations (305) 343-2930 or shadow@bboi.net
Facebook Page
Live Comedy Show
Performers:
Special Guest – Amy Tinoco
Featuring – Dougie Almeida
Headliner – Lenny Travis
Special Appearance by Perry Sak
Reservations Requested: shadow@bboi.net / 305 343-2930
Admission – Cash Only
$ 8.00 Reserved
$12.00 At the Door
Full Bar & Appetizer Menu
Showtime – 8:00 PM [doors open at 7:15 PM]
Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour
May 23 6-8pm
Texas de Brazil
300 Alton Road
Miami Beach
Register Online
Join Miami Finance Forum For a Networking Happy Hour at Texas de Brazil in Miami Beach!
Enjoy a complimentary drink and light appetizers!
Complimentary for MFF Members,
$25 for Non-Members
Please register and pre-pay in order to attend!
Miami Finance Forum would like to thank our Sponsor Ambrose!
Founded in 1997, Ambrose is a Professional Employer Organization that provides an outsourced human resources, payroll, and benefits solution tailored to the needs of financial services firms. With over 800 clients, Ambrose provides an exceptional client experience through a high-touch service model, enabling small businesses to focus on their core activities.
Chalk Ping Pong Lounge Gets Sexxxed Up All Weekend Long for the Exxxotica Expo
Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10:00 pm
Cocktails from 10:00-11:00 with RSVP
Chalk Ping Pong & Billiards Lounge
1234 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Friday, all things are fetish with Leatherette; Saturday: Dare to peek with Peep Show and on Sunday: Finish off Exxxotica Expo with Happy Ending and some Ping Porn.
Chalk Ping Pong & Billiards Lounge together with Pleasure Emporium will debut Chalk’s first sexy themed weekend as the official after party venue for Exxxotica Expo, the largest event in the USA, dedicated to love & sex.
Friday, May 18, 2012, Chalk goes goth with Leatherette with a special presentation by The Black Tape Project. Feel like getting dominated? Mistress Lotus will show you who is boss!
On Saturday May 19, 2012, take a peek inside for Peep Show; a burlesque inspired night where Shameless Burleseque performs at midnight.
It’s all about a Happy Ending on Sunday, May 20 as Chalk hosts the first annual Ping Porn event hosted by Porn Star Jocelyn James featuring a slew of sexy players behind the paddle. Seems like Chalk’s Happy Ending is also the perfect spot for a lube wrestling and massages by Angel Squads. Exhibitors and guests of Exxxotica will enjoy complimentary drinks all weekend long from 10pm-11pm.
Jet Set Glamour
May 12th, 6pm-11pm
Harold Golen Gallery
2294 North West 2nd Ave.
Wynwood Art District
Miami, Fl 33127
haroldgolengallery.com
Opening Night: May 12th, 6pm -11pm
Show run through to June 2nd
Artists:
Ken Bernstein
Mark George
Robert Jimenez
Michelle Bickford
El Gato Gomez
Miami Mike Hiscano
Apéro Jazz Von Henry trio
Friday May 11 • 7pm
Alliance française Miami
618 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33130
Welcome the week-end by unwinding with a glass of wine as class jazz engulfs you in the heart of Miami. Come and share with us the vibrations of the Apéro Jazz.
Second Friday of each month – 7pm
Free
Cash Wine Bar
Von Henry
Born and raised native of South Florida, whose voice has been compared to Sarah Vaughn, and Ella Fitzgerald. She has taken great pleasure in performing at Local Venues like Cote’ Gourmet in Miami Shores, The Luna Star Café in North Miami, as well as events such as Taste of the Grove, and the FT. Lauderdale Centennial . She was also well received in a very limited engagement of an Original Play, “Bessie’s Back”. Ms. Henry is always honored when she has an opportunity to perform her renditions of jazz standards with her favorite accompanist Neil Bacher, a world recognized guitarist of amazing abilities. The duo will be joined by James Quinlan on the Bass, a recent graduate of University of Miami’s School of Music, visiting from New York a city which he now calls home.
WDNA Fine Art Concert Series Presents Artist Joseph C. Grant, Jr
Saturday, May 12, 2012
WDNA Jazz Gallery
2921 Coral Way
$25 WDNA Members
$50 General Admission
www.wdna.org
Mention that Joseph Grant invited you and you pay the $25 Membership admission fee!
Just call 305 622-8889 Reservations Required.
Trinidadian born artist Joseph C. Grant, Jr is the featured Artist at WDNA’s next Fine Arts Concert.
Joseph C. Grant Jr. is mostly inspired by Norman Rockwell and his art is collected by numerous celebrities including Bill Cosby and basketball legend, Isiah Thomas.
Joseph is best known for elongated figures with exaggerated hands and feet. His unique approach to the human form embodies sports figures, Jazz themes, dancers and images reminiscent, of his childhood in Brooklyn.
The musical guest for the evening is Warren Wolf. He’s regarded as one the most gifted vibraphonists in the arena today and he joins us direct from Baltimore, Maryland.
Joseph will also showcase some of his latest works including the unveiling of a portrait of legendary jazz signer Nina Simone.
This promises to be a fantastic evening and I’m looking forward to seeing you. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will also be served.
New Works By Alexi Torres During Saturday’s Art Walk
Saturday May 12, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Unix Fine Art
2219 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood
Featuring new works on view by Atlanta-based, Cuban-born artist Alexi Torres. Working from one waning moon to the next, his oil on canvas paintings re-create portraits of iconic figures, landmarks, and concepts with an ethereal, illusive twist. Portraits on view include depictions of Abraham Lincoln, Vincent van Gogh, and even Super Mario.
Alexi will be present at this Saturday’s Art Walk.
Also on view this Saturday are works by LA-based conceptual artist Desire Obtain Cherish, including a painting containing crushed Adderrall pills, and works by Italian artist Andrea Sampaolo.
Unix Fine Art gallery, founded by curators Daniela Mercrui and Alex Cesaria, displays works by inspiring and emerging artists. The gallery has established a unique presence in the contemporary art world by representing a varied program of international and emerging contemporary artists and pop art. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For private viewings, appointments, or additional information, please contact 305.496.0621, daniela@unixfineart.com, or visit www.unixfineart.com.
Image: Title: Grand Central Terminal, Artist: Alexi Torres, Size: 84 x 132 inches, Medium: oil on canvas, Year: 2011
Afrobeta Live! Special Art Walk Edition w/special guest DJ: Kitty Glitter
Saturday, May 12th // 10:00 p.m.
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Design District
Miami, FL 33137
Miami’s avant-dance duo Afrobeta have been tearing up dance floors for years, and they have made a splash yet again with the release of their latest mix tape, Wig Party. Cuci Amador and Tony “Smurphio” Laurencio formed Afrobeta in 2006 as a way to share their mutual love of songwriting and dancing till 5 a.m.
Doors open 10PM. 21+. $10 Cover. Tickets at www.thestagemiami.com or at the door.
More info, click here
Gregg Shienbaum’s Got it Goin’ On — And Then Some
Urban/Street opens Second Saturday May 12 and runs through ???
Gregg Shienbaum Gallery
2239 NW 2nd Avenue
Wynwood Miami, FL
Article and Photos courtesy of John Hood
Just when you thought that Wynwood couldn’t add any more wow, along comes a mix of art space and street art which out-wows just about everyone. We mean Gregg Shienbaum, dig? Whose eponymous Gallery will be blasting out a most rousing show this next Second Saturday.
Known primarily for masters such as Warhol, Lichtenstein, Rauschenberg, Johns and Hockney, Shienbaum’s taken inspiration from the Wynwood ‘hood he now calls home and gone about as urban as urban can get and still stay way urbane. In fact, in one very striking instance, the cat has literally taken it from the streets.
That would be the mysterious figure known as Clandestine Culture (aka Posca), who Shienbaum landed on a wing and a prayer and a whim. Till now, the elusive (and masked) man had never even framed one of his trademark works, let alone showed in a gallery. For May’s Art Walk, Shienbaum has changed all that. But don’t think for a moment that this elusive figure will be in any way tamed. Rumor has it he’s gonna come through even bigger and badder than ever come Fall.
Till then though art fans can bask in the fact that right here, right now Clandestine Culture and a cast of his contemporaries, among them Russell Young, Sarah Hardacre, Pvnch, Benvinido Rodriguez and Brett Polock (as well as all stars Ron English, Shepard Fairey and Jean Michel Basquiat) will be wowing Wynwood with one of its wildest exhibits ever.
See Urban/Street for yourself and experience the delirium.
Baby Flicks hosts “What to Expect When You’re Expectingâ€
May 22nd
Regal Cinemas South Beach 18
1120 Lincoln Road
Miami, FL 33139
Regal Entertainment Group South Beach 18 will hosting a special baby friendly showing of “What to Expect When You’re Expectingâ€on Tuesday, May 22 at 12:00pm. This is a unique opportunity for parents to bring their baby to a matinee film, without the worry of disrupting other movie goers. Admission will be $9.00 for adults, with all babies under the age of 3 admitted for free.
Baby-Flicks is organized by a local mom, Karlene Palmer-Mcleod, who wants to encourage all parents to enjoy movies with other parents and babies. For more information, please contact Karlene directly at: karlene@neonflair.com
We look forward to seeing you at Regal Cinemas South Beach 18.
Miami Kizomba Boot Camp
5/19/2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karibe Dance Studio
10370 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33174
capitalentertainmentorg.com
An amazing boot camp you don’t want to miss!
The Boot Camp will include:
Musicality
Basic steps
Advance combination
Ladies styling
Advance Tickets $35.00, Week Of $40.00
Kizomba is one of the most popular styles of dance and music in the lusophone African countries. Sung in Portuguese or Portuguese creole, it is a genre of music with a romantic flow mixed with African rhythm. The kizomba dancing style is also known to be very sensual.
Kizomba is native to Angola, with influences from other Lusophone countries and French Caribbean Zouk. It is also performed in other lusophone African countries and Portugal. It is known for having a slow, insistent, somewhat harsh, yet sensuous rhythm, and is considered to be a fusion of semba (a predecessor of samba) with other musical styles, namely Zouk. It is ideally danced accompanied by a partner, very smoothly and slowly, though not too tightly.
Ken Peplowski & The South Florida Jazz Orchestra
Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:00 pm
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street
Aventura, FL 33180
More Info
Tickets:$25 – $35
For tickets call 877.311.7469
or visit AventuraCenter.org
The New York Times described a Peplowski concert as “Goodman Straight Up, With A Twist Of Lightning.”
The late Mel Torme said, “Since the advent of Benny Goodman, there have been too few clarinetists to fill the void that Goodman left. Ken Peplowski is most certainly one of those few. The man is magic.” The New York Times described a Peplowski concert as “Goodman Straight Up, With A Twist Of Lightning.” These quotes only hint at Ken Peplowski’s virtuosity – not only is he an outstanding clarinetist and saxophone player, but he’s also a charismatic entertainer who has been delighting audiences for over 30 years with his warmth, wit, and musicianship.
The litany of musicians Ken has collaborated with includes: Mel Torme, Leon Redbone, Charlie Byrd, Peggy Lee, George Shearing, Madonna, Hank Jones, Dave Frishberg, Rosemary Clooney, Tom Harrell, James Moody, Cedar Walton, Houston Person, Sonny Stitt, Steve Allen, Woody Allen, Shelly Berg, and Erich Kunzel. (“Although not necessarily in that order,” says Ken).
The South Florida Jazz Orchestra is a modern big band comprised of many of the most accomplished jazz and studio musicians and jazz educators in the southeastern United States. The director of the SFJO, Chuck Bergeron, a bassist, composer, and educator, is one of the most active and innovative musicians working in the field of jazz today. Chuck’s unique compositional style and approach to improvisation reflect a wide variety of musical influences and confirm a deep commitment to the rich polyrhythmic characteristics of his musical and cultural heritage as a native of New Orleans and a seasoned jazz professional from New York City.
For more information, visit www.miamijazz.org
Info courtesy: Jazz & Blues Florida
Mother’s Day Deliciousness
Sunday, May 13
The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar. Celebrate Mother’s Day at Miami’s legendary landmark, The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar. The customized menu will feature an array of hot and cold dishes by Executive Chef Dewey LoSasso including offerings such as Almond Seared Chicken Paillard, Malted Berry Pancakes and Organic Egg Roll Ups. This family oriented menu is sure to please all palates and will leave your entire family feeling wholesome and happy.
*Cost is $55 per person (menu attached)
For reservations, call 305.538.8533 | www.theforge.com | 432 41st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Cecconi’s Miami Beach. Cecconi’s at Soho Beach House will celebrate Mom with an intimate outdoor brunch. An egg station, sweet station, raw bar, cold-cut corner and carvin station will offer a variety of delectable selections. Guests can customize every dish as chefs will be on-hand prepared with the freshest ingredients.
*Cost is $35 per person (menu attached)
For reservations, call 786.507.7902 | www.cecconismiamibeach.com | 4385 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
RA Sushi. Go back in time and connect with memories of your youth with old family and friends at RA Sushi’s popular happy hour. Far east-inspired drinks will tantalize your senses as rolls and salads with taunt your taste buds. The menu includes favorites like Tuna Tataki, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Spicy Sesame Chicken Wings and Salmon Carpaccio with drinks such as Hot Sake, Shiso Naughty, Emperor’s Cucumberita, Kirin and Samurai Cowboy to name a few.
*Cost is $3 – $7 per item (menu attached)
For reservations, call 305.341.0092 | www.rasushi.com | 5829 SW 73rd Street, South Miami, FL 33143
Vesper American Brasserie. Vesper American Brasserie’s brunch will take Mom on an adventure this Mother’s Day – after all, you have to walk through the kitchen to get to your table! Bond over Applewood Smoked Bacon & Link Sausage, Smoked Salmon, Stuffed Tomatoes with Tuna or Chicken Salad or Italian Cured Meats. If those choices don’t tickle your senses, an omelet station with all your favorite toppings will be there too!
*Cost is $48 per person (menu attached)
For reservations, call 305.341.1500 | www.shelborne.com | 1801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
One Year Anniversary of The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. Restaurant of South Beach
June 16th, 2012 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
1119 5th Street
the Shops at Fifth & Alton
Miami Beach
FREE Parking for 2 Hours in the garage, entrance located on Lenox Ave
Come celebrate the One Year Anniversary of The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. restaurant of South Beach.
There will be food and fun for the entire family including free samples of our incredible bagels, sandwiches, Cubsta Coffee and muffins
along with face painting and balloon animals for the kids.
Proceeds of the day’s sales will benefit Chapman Partnership! – For More Information, please call (786) 530-BWB0 (2920)
The Inaugural Burger, Beer and Balls Bash In Brickell
Saturday, August 4th 2012, 4:00 pm to 10:00pm
The Miami Circle 401 Brickell Avenue
The Historic Miami Circle
Biscayne Bay and the Miami River
401 brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131
tasteofbrickell.com
Get Ready! For The Inaugural Burger, Beer & Ball Bash
The Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival Presents its first “Inaugural Burger, Beer and Balls Bash†which will take place at the Historic Miami Circle on Saturday, August 4th 2012 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.
The Inaugural Burger, Beer and Balls Bash are one of many exciting and fun-filled events that the Miami Taste of brickell produces before the Grand Festival in March 2013.
Come see how Miami’s most celebrated restaurants and chefs interpret what a “Burger†or “Meatball†means to them. Then pair your burger and balls with some of the most unique sought after, well-made beers available.
Try creations of from over 30 restaurants and then vote on your favorite burger or meatball. There will be a demo on how to build a unique burger.
The Inaugural Burger, Beer and Balls Bash 2012 will bring together tourists and residents alike. It is the perfect event to brand your company or product and reach consumers one-on-one at this unique event.
Tickets and Information
Cost: $10.00 – Starts at 6pm Entry – General Admission gate fee (Live all day concert) Buy Food and drink Tickets as you go. Food and beer samples range from $1 to $2. There is a wine and spirits tent available in-which a $25.00 bracelet can be purchased to have unlimited open bar during the festival (21 and older only may enter wine and spirits tent)
$65.00 – Early 4pmAdmission
Includes: unlimited beer crafters tastings and (50) $1.00 vouchers to purchase burger and meatballs samples. Over 30 burger and meatball samples offered
$75.00 – Admission at Gate starting at 5pm.
Includes: unlimited beer crafters tastings and (50) $1.00 vouchers to purchase burger and meatballs samples. Over 30 burger and meatball samples offered
$100.00 – Admission at Gate starting at 5pm.
Includes: unlimited beer crafters tastings and (50) $1.00 vouchers to purchase burger and meatballs samples. Over 30 burger and meatball samples offered. Also, include wine and spirits entry for unlimited open bar (21 and older only may enter wine & spirits tent)
Children under 12 are free, and we will have a Kids area where they can play and enjoy the festival with their parents or guardians.
Attendance: 3,000+
Demographic Target: Females with families 25-54
Onsite Activities: Over 30 local restaurants sampling Burgers and Meatballs, Craft Beer Samples Unlimited, Live Concert, Wine & Spirits Tent, VIP Tent with Chefs Corner with Cooking Demonstrations, Free Kids play area, Car Exhibit, Exhibitors & Vendors and charitable organizations.
This is a Miami Taste Of Brickell Food And Wine Event and this is one of several events that we produce leading up to the big Festival always held in March annually.
A portion of proceeds benefits the History Miami and Boy and Girls Club of South Florida .
For more information or to be a sponsor or vendor contact Cindy at 786-355-4800 c_bettner@yahoo.com
Kitchen 305 Presents: April Raquel Music Showcase
May 21, 2012, 10:30pm
Kitchen 305 at Newport Beachside Hotel
16701 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
(305) 949-1300
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A delectable evening of live music and energizing performance by South Florida pop, rock, soul diva, April Raquel. You won’t be disappointed by this live band, beautiful singer/songwriter or the ambiance. April Raquel will light up the stage at Kitchen 305 for an exciting showcase of original music and soul classics. Come out and support good music, May 21st at Kitchen 305.
Doors open at 8:00 pm
Special guest celebration 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
April Raquel performance begins at 10:30pm
Dinner, Cocktails and Live Music
Wings, Strings, and Other Classics
May 26th, 11 am – 9 pm
Wings Over Miami Air Museum – Kendall Tamiami Executive Airport
14720 SW 128 Street
Kendall Tamiami Executive Airport
Miami 33196
www.wingsovermiami.com
It’s a Bluegrass festival! Join Wings Over Miami, The South Florida Bluegrass Association and the Antique Automobile Club, South Florida Region for a day into evening event of music, vintage planes and classic cars.
There will be Fly-Bys and the flying of the YellowBird, a WW2 era glider. Come listen to hours of old time music. Be sure to bring your lawn chair so you can stay for the music!
Calling all Veterans! Wings Over Miami Air Museum invites you to be a part of our photo gallery. During our May 26th Bluegrass Festival, we are launching our effort to celebrate the lives of our military by welcoming veterans from all eras to pose for portraits.
If you are a veteran visit Wings Over Miami and sign-up to be a part of our living history project. We encourage you to bring a military-time photo and a piece of memorabilia if you would like to share it.
Veterans with ID enter the museum at no charge. Visit www.wingsovermiami.com for more information.
Little Dorrit Free Films
6-5-12, 6:00pm
Miami Tower
19th Floor Auditorium
100 SE 2nd St
Miami FL 33131
miamijazzsociety.com
Free Admission, Open to the public. Cash bar and snacks available.
Little Dorrit (Parts 1& 2)
Since her birth, Amy Dorrit has lived in the Marshalsea Prison for Debt, where she cares for her father William, who is held in great esteem by the other inmates. To help financially assist her family, she works as a seamstress for Mrs. Clennam, a semi-invalid who is confined to her crumbling home with her servants, the sinister Jeremiah Flintwinch and his bumbling wife Affery. Arthur Clennam returns from China with his father’s pocket watch and delivers it to Mrs. Clennam, as Mr. Clennam’s dying wish was for the watch to go to Arthur’s mother. Arthur becomes reacquainted with his former sweetheart, the now overweight widow Flora Finching, who hopes to rekindle the affection the couple shared before they were separated by their disapproving parents. However, he is enamoured with Pet Meagles, who favours ne’er-do-well aspiring artist Henry Gowan, much to the distress of her parents. Meanwhile, in Marseille, murderer Rigaud and his timid cell-mate Jean-Baptiste Cavaletto separ
ately are released from jail, and Cavaletto makes plans to journey to England. Arthur befriends Amy, whose affection for him grows as John Chivery, who oversees the Marshalsea entrance with his father, watches in dismay, as he is in love with the girl. Arthur’s father’s dying words lead him to believe his family may have been responsible for the Dorrits’ misfortunes, resulting in Mr. Dorrit being imprisoned without just cause. He asks rent collector and amateur detective Mr. Pancks to investigate the situation. He has discovered William Dorrit is heir to a fortune and now is in a position to settle his debts and leave Marshalsea as a very wealthy man. Mr. Dorrit insists his family forget their shameful past and everyone who was a part of it, and he hires Mrs. Hortensia General to educate his daughters and prepare them for their new position in society. When Arthur’s birth mother died, his father, anxious to help someone else who was disadvantaged, bequeathed money to Amy.
Rigaud demands £2,000 to keep silent, but Mrs. Clennam leaves her house for the first time in years to find Amy, reveal the truth, and beg her forgiveness. During her absence, her dilapidated house literally falls apart at the seams and collapses, killing Rigaud. Returning home and discovering the rubble, Mrs. Clennam collapses and dies in the street. When their father’s will is read, the Dorrit children learn they are penniless, since William had invested all his money with Mr. Merdle. Daniel Doyce returns from Russia, where he patented his inventions and made a fortune, and he insists on sharing his wealth with his business partner. Arthur and Amy declare their love for each other and finally, they are united together; some time later, Arthur and Amy are married with their family and friends in attendance.
ArtCenter Presents Quantum Shift, Opening Reception
Saturday, May 12 from 7-10PM
ArtCenter’s Richard Shack Gallery
800 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Judith Berk King / London Tsai
Opening Reception & Artist Conversation
This show features the sculpture of London Tsai and the drawings of Judith Berk King. London describes his work as “a collection of fantastic objects that are both of my internal life and of the collective unconscious.†Judy’s work talks about biological forms merging and morphing into new fantastic mutations of plant and animal.
On View / May 11 to June 17, 2012
Summer Art Camp 2012
June-August 2012, 9am-1pm And 10am-2pm
Artists At The Falls Studio
12974 S.W. 89th Ave.
Miami, FL 33176
www.artistsatthefalls.com
Artists At The Falls Studio Presents Summer Art Camp 2012!
Painting, drawing, clay, Spin Art, World Art, Famous Artists,
Pizza Party Movie Fridays, games, dance & more!
8 Fun-Filled, Paint-Splattered, Colorful Weeks!
June:
Week of : 11th Girls Only! (9am-1pm)
Week of : 18th (9am-1pm)
Week of : 25th (9am-1pm)
Closed Week Of 4th Of July
July
Week of : 9TH (9am-1pm)
Week of : 16TH (10am-2pm)
Closed Week Of July 23rd
Week of : 30TH (10am-2pm)
AUGUST
Week of : 6TH (10am-2pm)
Week of :13TH Boys Only! (10am-2pm)
Cost:
$200/Week
$180/2 Weeks Or More! 10% Off Siblings!
305-278-2690/thefallsart@aol.com www.artistsatthefalls.com
Space Is Limited! Rsvp Today at thefallsart@aol.com or 305-278-2690
Dorsch Gallery presents Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Michelle Weinberg, Elisabeth Condon – opening
Friday, May 11th 6-9pm
Dorsch Gallery
151 NW 24 St
Miami, FL 33127
Dorsch Gallery invites you to the opening reception for:
Felecia Chizuko Carlisle: Façade
Michelle Weinberg: The Pretend Dimension
Elisabeth Condon: Walk with Me
Extended hours for the Second Saturday Wynwood Artwalk on May 12th 12-9pm
Felecia Chizuko Carlisle: Façade
Skyscrapers are an invasive architecture. They are built with little regard for indigenous or local histories. They began as solutions for urban housing in a small footprint, and were revolutionized with the inventions of the elevator and air conditioning. Clusters of modernist skyscrapers, incredibly tall, glass and steel buildings, became dominant features of urban skylines around the world. Twentieth century expressions of alienation often occur with the cold edifices as symbols of impenetrability. If living or working inside one of these buildings, their superficiality can fade, into individual experiences of partitioned space. Carlisle lives and works on a small organic farm in Miami’s Little River, an inner city neighborhood adjacent to Little Haiti and a warehouse district. Her studio is in another warehouse district, Wynwood. From her perspective, she is always a street-level observe of skyscrapers.
Michelle Weinberg: The Pretend Dimension
“Today decoration epitomizes this transformation of object into system. The world has been remade into sign, into decor. That is to say, that decor lies at the crux of the dizzying traffic between industrial processes and digital codes, between the production of tangible goods and streams of information.”
-Michelle Kuo, “Pattern Recognition” in The New Décor by Hal Foster, Michelle Kuo, Kirsty Bell and Ralph Rugoff
Elisabeth Condon: Walk with Me
For Elisabeth Condon landscape is a site of political resistance following the literati tradition, Chinese intellectuals who maintained cultural practice and philosophical exchange for centuries despite pressures by each successive dynasty to cease. One must assert the freedom to move through space at will, in representation as in life.
Caption credit (clockwise):
Felecia Chizuko Carlisle Promo image for Façade
Michelle Weinberg Folded Kiosk, 2011 gouache on paper 48 x 38 inches
Elisabeth Condon Low Country, 2012 acrylic on linen 36 x 24 inches
The Artlink Presents American Born Artist Steve Beck Opening Reception
Saturday May 12 from 5-9 pm
Artlink Artist Space
130 NW 36th Street
Miami, FL 33127
www.theartlink.org
Wynwood Gallery Walk
Wine and hors d’oeuvre
The Artlink Art Space Is Proud To Show Works By : American born artist Steve Beck leaves USA to discover the artistically rich and wonderful France, in the search of expanding his visual power and transcendent emotional paintings in the old continent.
Beck has left at The ArtLink a vast collection of paintings of incalculable value to be showing for last time in America, giving the public the opportunity to enjoy the vivid and enthralling paintings by an extraordinary artist blessed with the source of all inspiration: PASSION.
Be blown away by these outstanding abstract paintings in a two months exhibition from May 12th to July 12th, 2012
May 14 – July 12 from 10 to 6pm
Tour: Little Havana at Night
May 11, 2012, 9 – 11 pm
Little Havana Guide @ Futurama 1637
1637 SW 8th St.
Miami, FL 33135
www.littlehavanatours.com
Explore Little Havana music, dance, art, food and culture at night with an excursion led by Little Havana ambassador Corinna Moebius.
Our 3-hour adventure begins at 9 pm:
* Visit local art studios and meet the artists
* Savor light Spanish tapas while watching a performance of flamenco dance
* Experience an Argentinian-style milonga (with Miami’s best tango dancers)
* Get a sneak peek at other live music performances on Calle Ocho
* Hear stories about Little Havana nightlife from times past
* Keep your energy up with a shot of cafe cubano (optional!)
* Savor a dish or cone of delectable gourmet Cuban ice cream
* Conclude your night at CubaOcho with live Cuban music (cover included)!
Plus: Dine ahead of time — or after the tour. Participants receive a 20% discount (for the day of the tour) on their meal at local restaurants including:
* Catharsis (Latin fusion)
* Casa Panza Cafe (Spanish)
* El Cristo (Cuban)
* El Exquisito (Cuban)
These discounts do not include alcohol except at CubaOcho, where you can get 20% off a tasty mojito! Use your discount before (beginning at 7 pm) or after the tour (CubaOcho, Casa Panza and Catharsis are open after 11 pm).
This excursion is limited to 15 people only. Other nighttime excursions will be offered, but each will be different, so don’t miss your chance for this experience!
Each ticket is $65, which includes the 3-hour tour/excursion, Spanish tapas, ice cream, cafe cubano, cover charge at CubaOcho, access to events like the Milonga and 20% discounts at participating restaurants. REGISTER NOW:
http://littlehavananighttours.eventbrite.com/
Special: Purchase your ticket by midnight, Wednesday, May 9 and save $10!
Why Choose My Tours
* The tours I offer are absolutely unique and always updated, as I am myself immersed in the neighborhood. I also strive to tailor our tours to the interests expressed by our participants.
* LHG tours give a holistic perspective of the neighborhood and its diverse cultural traditions. I inspire you to visit the neighborhod again so you can explore it even more deeply. I am very respectful of our diverse communities.
* I live and work in the heart of the neighborhood and am actively involved in local arts and culture, community development and planning, small business development, etc. I also of course write and publish LittleHavanaGuide.com. If you want to know about what’s happening in Little Havana, take a tour with me and ask questions!
* LHG tours are multi-sensory experiences. Not only will you be able to taste local cuisine, but you will also hear music samples, see dance moves demonstrated, and meet local artists — from painters to poets, musicians to dancers. You will also hear directly from local business owners.
* In supporting our tours, you are supporting Little Havana Guide. You are supporting a Little Havana-based business and other Little Havana mom-and-pop businesses and artists.
About Your Guide
I live in Little Havana and love it. Gringa by birth but culturally mixed by life experience, I’m dedicated to promoting this place. I am fluent in English, Spanish and Spanglish.
In addition to offering tours, I publish LittleHavanaGuide.com, an online guide and blog for Little Havana. I co-founded the neighborhood’s new Chamber of Commerce and am the former Director of Viernes Culturales, Little Havana’s monthly arts festival. I am a very active leader and community advocate.
I have led tours of the neighborhood since 2006, and have also served as the Little Havana guide for Miami Culinary Tours (MCT). During my time with MCT, many of the guests I took on tours “called back to say that the tour with Corinna was one of the best things they have done in Miami,” says Grace Della, MCT’s owner.
In addition to graduate level academic work in Cultural Studies, I have researched Latino folk, cultural and religious traditions for more than 20 years, learning from mural artists, musicians, dancers, small business owners, healers, Santeros, community teatro organizers, activists and others.
I abide by the principles of geotourism (sustainable, socially conscious tourism) and in doing do strive to help fellow community members enhance and preserve what we love about this place.
Testimonials About My Tours
“Although I have been familiar with Calle Ocho and Little Havana for a couple decades (I formerly lived in Miami and conducted research there), Corinna was able to provide a great deal of new information that would be available only to a resident and someone who lived with the local culture daily. She did so in a way that was not only interesting and vivacious, but was able to explain things to participants at a variety of different levels. And it was clear that she was liked and respected in the neighborhood. This was by far one of the best tours I have ever been on.”
— Tina Bucuvalas (President of the Florida Folklore Society and former State Folklorist and Director of the Florida Folklife Program of the Florida Department of State)
“… Bottomline, she is a gifted guide who is passionate about the culture. My daughter told me to stop telling her about the tour because she was mad she didn’t come. We are going to do the tour again in December with my wife and daughter as well.”
– Steve (Ohio)
“Our guide Corinna was passionate about Little Havana and knows it inside and out. The tour let our group be insiders for a day and get to know the real people, places and treasures of the area. We had a blast! I couldn’t recommend this experience more highly.”
– Jessie (Boston, MA)
“… one of the most enjoyable experiences I have ever had on vacation! Thanks for the cultural experience!”
– Whitney (Chicago, IL)
“Corinna is one of the best tour guides I have ever worked with. Her knowledge of Little Havana makes her an authority to be respected in the neighborhood. She passionately guided guests from Miami Culinary Tours, many of whom have called back to say that the tour with Corinna was one of the best things they have done in Miami.”
– Grace Della, Founder of Miami Culinary Tours
“The tour was superb. Corinna will take you to the most interesting and eclectic places in Little Havana.”
– David (Key West, FL)
“The energy and enthusiasm you showed was contagious and helped spark some great discussions about Little Havana and Miami in general.”
– Eddie Padilla (Miami, FL)
“Corinna had boundless energy and was incredibly knowledgeable about every topic. Walking through Little Havana, Corinna would exchange greetings with passersby and it was clear that she is a beloved member of this community. All the participants in our program really enjoyed getting to see this legendary neighborhood up close. I highly recommend Corinna and Little Havana Guide Tours.â€
– Meredith Mashner, International Program Manager, Arcadia University
“A Little Havana resident and local leader, Corinna showcases our wonderful Little Havana to the world with the same commitment and passion every single time. Viernes Culturales/ Cultural Fridays considers Corinna a true advocate, friend and part of Little Havana.â€
– Pati Vargas, Executive Director, Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays
Miami Jazz Society Weekly Free Film Series
05-29-12, 6:00pm
Miami Tower
19th Floor Auditorium
100 SE 2nd St
Miami FL 33131
miamijazzsociety.com
FREE Admission, Open to the public. Cash bar and snacks available.
All About Eve –
Aspiring actress Eve Harrington maneuvers her way into the lives of Broadway star Margo Channing, playwright Lloyd Richards and director Bill Sampson. This classic story of ambition and betrayal has become part of American folklore. Bette Davis claims to have based her character on the persona of film actress Talullah Bankhead. Davis’ line “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night” is legendary, but, in fact, all of the film’s dialog sparkles with equal brilliance. (Drama)
The African Queen –
September 1914, news reaches the colony German Eastern Africa that its motherland is at war, so Reverend Samuel Sayer became a hostile foreigner; German imperial troops burn down his mission, driving him mad- shortly after his well-educated, snooty sister Rose Sayer buries him and leaves by the only available transport, the crummy river steamboat ‘African Queen’ of grumpy boorish compatriot Charlie Allnut. As if a long difficult journey without any comfort weren’t bad enough for such odd companions, she is determined to find a way to do their bit for the British war effort (and revenge her brother) and aims high as God is obviously on their side: construct their own equipment, a torpedo and the converted steamboat, to take out a huge German warship, the Louisa, which is hard to find on the giant lake and first of all to reach, in fact as daunting an expedition as nobody attempted since the late adventurous explorer John Speakes. (Adventure/Drama/Romance/War)
Free Films
05-22-12, 6:00pm
Miami Tower
19th Floor Auditorium
100 SE 2nd St
Miami FL 33131
http://miamijazzsociety.com
Free Admission, Open to the public. Cash bar and snacks available.
Moolaadé –
In an African village this is the day when six 4-9-year-old girls are to be circumcised. All children know that the operation is horrible torture and sometimes lethal, and all adults know that some circumcised women can only give birth by Caesarean section. Two of the girls have drowned themselves in the well to escape the operation. The four other girls seek “magical protection” by a woman who seven years before refused to have her daughter circumcised. Moolaadé is indicated by a coloured rope. But no one would dare step over and fetch the children. Moolaadé can only be revoked by Colle herself. Her husband’s relatives persuade him to whip her in public into revoking. Opposite groups of women shout to her to revoke or to be steadfast, but no woman interferes. When Colle is at the wedge of fainting, the merchant takes action and stops the maltreatment. Therefore he is hunted out of the village and, when out of sight, murdered. (Drama)
Freedom Riders –
a 2010 American historical documentary film, produced by Firelight Media for PBS American Experience based in part on the book Freedom Riders: 1961 and the Struggle for Racial Justice by historian Raymond Arsenault. Directed by Stanley Nelson, it marked the 50th anniversary of the first Freedom Ride in May 1961 and was first aired on May 16, 2011. The film chronicles the story behind hundreds of civil rights activists called the Freedom Riders who challenged the racial segregation of the American interstate transport and by traveling together in small interracial groups and sitting where they chose on the buses and trains to demand equal access to terminal restaurants and waiting rooms, and to bring racial segregation national attention. The film is currently used within Firelight Media’s national outreach campaign, to serve as an educational and advocacy tool by NGOs and non-profit partners in order to support young people who are mobilizing around contemporary social issues such as, immigrant rights, youth violence, and environmental issues. The film was also featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show program titled, Freedom Riders: 50th Anniversary. (Documentary)
Pre-Mami’s Day Concert at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-1505
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Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood will be hosting a Pre-Mami’s Day Live Music Concert in honor of all Miami Moms and of the Wynwood Art Walk! Join us Saturday, May 10th starting at 7:30 pm to enjoy the great music of Son D’ Panderos – a 10 musician band – with their contagious Latin sounds.
Parranda de Bomba y Plena en Jimmy’z Kitchen para las Madres!!
There is No Cover for the concert but please RSVP in the Facebook invitation: https://www.facebook.com/events/224257697688724/
Like our Page at http://www.facebook.com/jimmyzwynwood
Follow us on Twitter @jimmyzwynwood
Style Rack
May 12, 2012, 10-12pm
Chalk
1234 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.chalkmiami.com
Chalk Ping Pong & Billiards Lounge Presents:
Style Rack
A celebration of the fashion industry benefiting the South Florida Cancer Association.
Look out for gorgeous models styled by Indie Fashion Queen Valerie Durado
Trunk Show Featuring
Mandalynn
Rdo
Fake Frivolity
Shop Bar
with styling by Heather Hannon
Fashion Blogs in Attendance
Fashify.Com
The Goodwill Project
Miamisocialholic.Com
Hosted By:
Kat Turner
Emma Lucia Jauregui
Valerie Durado
Mariana Loumiet
Ninoska Osorio
Cristina Menendez
Heather Hannon
Bites By:
Patty Cakes Specialty Cupcakes
Part of the proceeds go to the
South Florida Cancer Association
Think Pink Cocktails from 10-11pm
RSVP@ Mariana@chalkmiami.com
For Table Reservations E-mail Info@chalkmiami.com
BAC 2nd Friday Exhibitions Preview
Friday, May 11, 2012
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami FL 33127
Second Friday Exhibitions Preview & Open Studios
6:30-7:30pm: Members’ Preview Featuring an Artist Talk about The Preserve
RSVP: gshonek@bacfl.org
7-10pm: Reception
Enjoy refreshments and Vitamin Water Zero
The Preserve: Uniting Nature and Culture
The Preserve is an exhibition which unites the minds of selected artists who have participated in the Big Cypress National Preserve’s Artist in Residency Program. The works featured in this winter collection represent fifteen different approaches from artists working in a variety of disciplines, all originating from unique personal experiences.
The exhibition features landscapes, layered photographs, woodcuts and poems by the Artists in Residence. Each artist voices concern for the philosophical and ecological implications of humans in nature, while concurrently raising awareness of the breathtaking natural resource situated between Naples and Miami.
Artists featured in the exhibition are Karen Glaser, Deborah M. Mitchell, Deedra Ludwig, Jacqueline Roch, Mark Goodenough, Myrna Massey, Mollie Doctrow, Tom Weinkle, Ailyn Hoey, Wendy Burk and Eric Magrane. Anne McCrary Sullivan, who was recently awarded a Fulbright professorship to teach in Nigeria at the Calabar University, will have poetry on view.
(On view May 12-June 3, 2012 in the Swenson Gallery)
Miami Dade County Public School’s Annual Countywide Exhibition
Featuring an ambitious and impressive collection of over 380 juried artworks by Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ K-12 students, The Annual Countywide Student Exhibition encompasses all media and technique in both 2-D and 3-D works. It demonstrates the development of new skills, abilities, and interests and emphasizes versatility, good design, and imagination.
(On view May 12-24, 2012 in the Audrey Love Gallery)
RA Sushi in South Miami celebrates Mom with or without her
May 13, 11am-close
RA Sushi South Miami
RA Sushi has extended its wildly popular Sunday happy hour specials so that they’re available all day long (11 a.m. until close).
The happy hour menu includes more than 35 sushi, appetizer, and tapas selections, ranging from $2 to $7, plus a wide variety of beer, wine and signature cocktails ranging from $3 to $7. Popular happy hour dishes include the Viva Las Vegas Roll, Tootsy Maki, Crunchy Calamari Roll, Sweet Onion Salmon Tapas, and Pineapple Cheese Wontons. RA’s creative cocktail menu features such favorites as the Sake Sangria, Blushing Geisha, or Sea Monkey.
Every Record, Everywhere, is Playing Your Song Right Now with Dario Robleto
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 6-9pm
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
MAM members free, non-members $8 (general museum admission, guest passes cannot be used)
Specialty cocktails by Smirnoff, Société Perrier and Redbull
Secure garage parking $5 at 50 NW 2nd Ave.
Events@miamiartmuseum.org / 305.375.1704
TWITTER: #MAMMiamiVinyl | @MiamiArtMuseum
Dario Robleto, artist featured in “The Record,” discusses the roles played by music, the history of recording, fandom, and DJ culture in his development. Lecture begins 6:30pm. (Doors open 6pm. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.)
Following the lecture, stick around for a party led by DJ Keen One. Check out “The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl,” and other works, on view in the galleries. Cocktails by Smirnoff and Redbull.
“The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl” was organized by the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and is curated by Trevor Schoonmaker, Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher Curator of Contemporary Art.
The Miami presentation is supported by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge. Additional support is provided by DJ Le Spam, JW Marriott Marquis, Ocean Drive Magazine, Scratch Academy, Smirnoff, Société Perrier, Stanton, Winter Music Conference, The Workshop, WPBT Channel 2 and WVUM-FM. The official cultural partners for The Record are: Grand Central, Lester’s, Rhythm Foundation and Sweat Records.
Image: Dario Robleto, Lamb of Man / Atom and Eve / Americana Materia Medica, 2006 – 07 (detail). Colored paper, cardboard, ribbon, foamcore, glue, willow. 60 x 185 x 4.75 inches (152 x 470 x 20 cm); 60 x 60 x 4.75 inches each (152 x 152 x 12 cm). Collection of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. Fund for Acquisitions with additional funds provided by Dr. Peter H. Klopfer, the children of Marilyn M. Segal in her honor, and the bequest of Viola Mitchell Fearnside, by exchange, 2009.1.1A-C. Courtesy of the artist and D’Amelio Terras, New York. Photo by Peter Paul Geoffrion.
American Craft Beer Week is arriving soon, May 14-20, 2012. This is a week-long celebration across the country, promoted by the Brewer’s Association in an effort to highlight independent breweries and their beers.
Guess what? South Florida is an active participant in this event. Though I am often a homebody, I’m going to try to hit up a few events this year. To guide you through some of the best and biggest of these events, I suggest you go visit MikeLovesBeer.com, bookmark the page forever, visit his calendar and follow every word the guy says.
You might want to visit The Local Craft if you’re interested in Belgian-style beers or just love Brewery Ommegang on 5/14. Live up in Palm Beach County? Total Wine is having a beer and cheese pairing the same day. Dade, Broward, Palm Beach will all be very busy. Cervezas, Tap 42, Funky Buddha, Coffee District, Maxi’s, Laser Wolf, World of Beer, Lou’s Beer Garden and dozens of others will have excellent beer, themed pairings, tap takeovers, great food and entertainment.
Oh, and if you think you don’t like beer and prefer wine or scotch or whatever, give these events a chance. I am positive you will be impressed. Let me know what events you hit and send me pictures too.
May Gallery Walk Featuring Alissa Christine Cocktail Reception
Saturday May 12, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Borinquen Gallery
100 NE 38th Street
Suite # 3
Miami, FL 33137,
Award winning Brazilian-American visual artist Alissa Christine channels the true essence of beauty through her work and draws inspiration from the pure and simple joys of life. Recognized for her professional photography, Alissa’s art spans mediums with innovative fusions of photography, lighting, movement, painting, sculpture and display… sometimes performed live.
“i love miami 365® : daily photo documentary” is a year-long photo project where every day was photographed by Alissa Christine in celebration of life witnessed at any moment. Each photo is captioned with a personal commentary along with the title, date, time and place.
Come Enjoy An Eclectic Body Of Work By The Following Local Talents And Emerging Artists: Kourtney Eugene Brown, David Tupper, Sonia Neffetti, Clarice Desouza, and Rick Esposito @ The Newly Built Borinquen’s Chronic & Specialty Care Center
For more information, please call Ben Neji, (305) 491-1526 or via email at bmn4288@gmail.com
Ragnar Kjartansson: Song / Opening Reception
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM – 9:00pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th St
North Miami, FL 33161
RSVP Online
Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson creates enthralling performances and videos, which explore the extremes of the human condition – sorrow and happiness, transgression and repentance – with sublime environments, methodical repetition, and a wry sense of humor. Ragnar Kjartansson was the first recipient of Performa 11’s Malcolm McLaren Award.
This exhibition was made possible with additional support provided by
MOCA’s Mystery Dates fundraiser.
Ragnar Kjartansson: Song will be on view through September 2, 2012
Ragnar Kjartansson: Song is organized by Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh & curated by Dan Byers, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art.
This presentation of Ragnar Kjartansson: Song is made possible by MOCA’s Knight Exhibition Endowment. Additional support provided by MOCA’s Mystery Dates fundraiser.
MOCA’s Knight Exhibition Series is made possible by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Exhibitions and programs at MOCA are made possible through grants from the City of North Miami. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and Board of Commissioners. The Museum of Contemporary Art is accredited by the American Association of Museums.
Image: Ragnar Kjartansson, The End, 2008, five channel video, color, sound, 30 min. Courtesy of the artist, Luhring Augustine, New York and i8 Gallery, Reykjavik.
Taste of the Gardens
Thursday May 17th, 7pm-10pm
Mercedes Benz of Miami
1200 NW 167th Street
Miami Gardens, Florida 33169
The Miami Gardens Kiwanis Club would like to invite you to an exclusive food and wine tasting event in support of the Miami Gardens Kiwanis Scholarship Fund.
Special performance by Nicole Henry!
The Kiwanis Club of Miami Gardens will be hosting our second annual “Taste in the Gardensâ€event on Thursday, May 17, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at Mercedes Benz of Miami, located at 1200 Northwest 167th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida.
This event highlights some of South Florida’s finest local food and beverage companies at a new and exciting upscale location. Last year’s event was sold out, and enjoyed by everyone who attended.
Proceeds from this event will provide scholarships and support for a variety of projects benefiting the youth of Miami Gardens.
The Eighth Annual IndepenDANCE Pool Party
Wednesday July 4th
Surfcomber Hotel Pool
1717 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Wednesday July 4th the IndepenDANCE Pool Party returns for it’s eighth year! Now considered the highlight of the Miami summer season, IndepenDANCE has grown from a local’s gathering to a truly global phenomenon, with the world’s best dance music talent taking to the decks poolside at the Surfcomber Hotel! And now, this landmark party returns for the eighth year!
And this year’s lineup is no exception, with Roger Sanchez, Funkagenda, Norman Doray, Wally Lopez, Savoy, Patrick M, Louis Puig, Cocodrills, Jason Vernau, and NAEM gracing the decks for what will be the most unforgettable day of music for the summer season! And now, this landmark party returns for the eighth year! Presale tickets on sale now at gobigpoolparties.com!
Now in it’s eighth year, the Go Big Pool Parties has become the premiere poolside electronic dance music event in the United States. Presented by Alex Omes, Emi Guerra & Louis Puig, this series of pool parties has become the highlight of the Miami social scene, with numerous series of events running during the annual Winter Music Conference as well as over the Independence Day weekend. Attracting the world’s best DJ talent, including performers like Afrojack Armin Van Buuren Axwell Boris Calvin Harris Chus + Ceballos Danny Tenaglia Dirty South Erick Morillo Fatboy Slim Josh Wink Kurd Maverick Loco Dice Nic Fanciulli Pete Tong Robbie Rivera Steve Lawler The Martinez Brothers and Victor Calderone, these pool parties have become the “must-see” on any globetrotting party person’s itinerary. With the world’s best talent, truly magnificent production values, and stellar locations such as the Surfcomber Hotel on South Beach, the Go Big Pool Parties are truly ranked “Number 1” for a good reason.
Miami Museum Month
May 2012
miamimuseummonth.com
Buy One, Get One Free: During May, “Buy One, Get One Free” admission at participating museums.
Join One, See Them All: Membership at any one of the participating museums will work as a free pass to any of the other museums.*
Whether you just joined or have been a member for years, this is an incredible opportunity to museum hop and experience the Miami cultural scene.
To join a museum, or with questions specific to a participating museum, please find their information on the participants’ page and contact them directly.
The cultural scene in Greater Miami and the Beaches is unique and diverse. During May, celebrate Miami Museum Month. This is an incredible opportunity to experience the area’s inspiring museums.
*Please check individual participating museum pages for exclusions and limitations.
¤ Ancient Spanish Monastery
¤ ArtCenter/South Florida
¤ Bakehouse Art Complex
¤ Bass Museum of Art
¤ Coral Gables Museum
¤ Dezer Collection Automobile Museum
¤ Gold Coast Railroad Museum
¤ The Haitian Heritage Museum
¤ HistoryMiami
¤ Holocaust Memorial of Miami Beach
¤ Jewish Museum of Florida
¤ Lowe Art Museum
¤ Miami Art Museum
¤ Miami Beach Botanical Garden
¤ Miami Children’s Museum
¤ Miami Science Museum
¤ MOCA—Museum of Contemorary Art
¤ The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
¤ Wings Over Miami Air Museum
¤ The Wolfsonian—FIU
¤ World Erotic Art Museum
Fete de la Musique at Big Night In Little Haiti
Friday June 15th, 6PM – 10PM
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59 Terrace
Miami
Free and open to the public! Plenty of secure parking nearby.
BigNightLittleHaiti.com or (305) 960-2969.
We are celebrating Fete de la Musique at Big Night. Fete de la Musique is a Francophone holiday that welcomes summer with free music. We will feature an open stage for YOU to perform, followed by a performance by Haitian troubadour legend James Germain.
Download the Open Stage application here, or call us at 305-672-5202 for details.
Big Night in Little Haiti is presented every 3rd Friday by The Rhythm Foundation and Little Haiti Cultural Center, with major support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Madame Gougousse. Additional support is received from AmericanAirlines, City of Miami, SakPase Media Group, WSRF 1580 AM, WHTY 1600 AM, New Times and Prestige Beer.
Would you like to become a Friend of Big Night in Little Haiti, and help us continue this program into the future? Please download info here, or call (305) 672-5202.
Big Night In Little Haiti
Friday May 18th, 6PM – 10PM
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59 Terrace,
Miami
Free
bignightlittlehaiti.com
Presented by Madame Gougousse Foods
Every 3rd Friday, Little Haiti comes alive with a free night of music, art, food, fun, children’s activities, drinks and people. In easy walking distance from the Little Haiti Cultural Center, activities take place at 7th Circuit Studios, Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance, and Leela’s Restaurant.
A massive Haitian Flag Day, celebrated with the Haitian Consulate in Miami, with superstars T-Vice! Plus the father of Haitian rasin (roots) music, Sanba Zao. Global Impact Foundation hosts the Family Art Corner, we will have cold Prestige Beer and drinks at the bar, and delicious Haitian food for sale. The Alliance next door features a major exhibit, “Haiti Arts and Craft: State of Affairs” to accompany a two day symposium. 7th Circuit welcomes you to a rocking after show party with the Moksha Roots All Stars and much more.
Visit T-Vice online here
“Like” the Consulate of Haiti in Miami on Facebook and stay in touch with exciting projects!
6th Annual Miami Stories
Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m.
The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 S.W. 107th Avenue
Miami
305-443-5909
Buy Tickets Online
J. Ricky Arriola, James R. Kaufman and Eric R. Sisser will present the short plays they each wrote at the 6th Annual Miami Stories, New Theatre’s signature fundraising event. Enjoy a night of great food, drinks, music, raffle prizes and the three World Premiere plays. Arriola’s play is titled Save the Swanford about an emcee at a fundraiser who takes the podium drunk and reveals secrets, creating hysteria. Kaufman’s play is Pilgrimage on Rye about three college guys who make a pilgrimage to the Rascal House. And Sisser’s play, as yet untitled, and recounts the story of his 30-year drug addiction and how he is one of the lucky ones. Miami Marlins President David Samson will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $100. The Roxy is across from the F.I.U. South Campus.
Saturday Night BBQ @ The Winery – TreeHause LIVE
May 12, 2012 from 6pm to 11pm
Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery
30205 SW 217th Ave
Homestead, FL
www.SchneblyWinery.com
Join us Saturday, May 12th, as TreeHause returns once more to rock the winery! With fame from Latin Grammy award winning drummer Bam Bam and their nights at the Hard Rock Hotel, TreeHause fuses old and new school with an eclectic blend of latin and pop music, backed by DJ 112. This is a show you do not want to miss!
No need to bring your picnic tonight as Jimmy Accursio and his crew is bringing you the best BBQ in town! Make sure you get here early as they will be at the winery from 6pm to 10pm
Cover Charge:
Adults: $10.00
Kids: $6.00
*Cover charge does not include BBQ
TONIGHT’S PROMOTIONS: If you’re bringing a big party, make sure they mention your name at the door because the biggest party of the night gets 4 FREE bottles of wine!
BBQ Menu
½ # Angus burger served with Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Onion, served with coleslaw and Lays potato chips
¼# Dry Rubbed St. Louis Ribs topped with our Homemade BBQ Sauce served with coleslaw and moros
2 Grilled All Beef Franks served with coleslaw and Lays potato chips
Slow roasted mojo pulled pork sandwich served with coleslaw and Lays potato chips
Italian herb marinated 6oz. grilled chicken breast served on a bun with coleslaw and Lays potato chips
Grilled Chicken kebobs with mushrooms, onion, red and green peppers marinated in an Italian vinaigrette served with moros
*Saturday night special: 8oz. grilled Angus skirt steak topped with chimichurri sauce and served with moros
Sides: Coleslaw, Lays potato chips, and Moros
Jumbo Cookies
You are welcome to bring a picnic, we only ask that you abstain from bringing beverages. We do not allow beverages or coolers on the property.
Zack Balber Presentation at Temple Beth Am on Tamim Photographs
Friday, May 11, 2012, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Social Hall, Lewis Family Religious Life Complex
5950 North Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
Axler Shabbat Series – An Evening of Contemporary Art with artist Zack Balber
Cost: $20 per person for temple members; $24 per person for non-members — includes dinner
Register Online or RSVP to Michelle Cohen in the Program Department, 305.667.6667 ext. 149, or email mcohen@tbam.org.
The Hebrew word Tamim translates as “pure,†“unblemished,†and “complete.†Cutting-edge artist Zack Balber offered his unique, incongruous twist on Tamim’s denotation in his first solo exhibition at the Fredric Snitzer Gallery this past fall. Balber uncovers in his challenging large-scale portraits the camouflaged identity of men who do not fit within the norms of Jewish life.
Born and raised in gritty inner-city neighborhoods throughout the country, both the artist and many of his subjects lacked any Jewish role models. They concealed their culture behind tattoos and other strange physical details in the pursuit of assimilation. Relocated to a close-knit Jewish community in Miami, Balber began to reconnect with his roots. During his cultural rediscovery, he encountered men who were similarly unorthodox, yet retained that indefinable Jewish spark. Approached with the opportunity to be photographed as Jews, these men let go of their exteriors and embraced their vulnerability as seen in Balber’s images. When the participants donned Balber’s Bar Mitzvah yarmulke, each of them expressed a spiritual reconnection to their culture despite their provocative appearance.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Balber is a graduate of the New World School for the Arts and University of Florida. His work has been featured in galleries throughout Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago and Kansas City, KS. We are thrilled to bring Zack to our community and to learn about his professional and personal connections to Jewish life.
We extend our sincere thanks to all of the sponsors from over the years of our fabulous Axler Scholar-in-Residence programs. We are especially grateful to Beth Am pioneer member Evelyn Axler for her generous support of the annual Scholar-in-Residence, which is named in memory of her late husband, Morton M. Axler, M.D.
2011–12 Sponsors
Evelyn Axler
Rabbi Herbert Baumgard
Judy & Jordan Bittel
Suzanne & Dr. Lawrence Fishman
Mollie Grad
Edith Einspruch, Vice President of Programming
Debra Frank, Program Chairperson
Dawn Adels Fine, Jewish Explorations Chairperson
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
$72 — Includes admittance for one person
$136 — Includes admittance for two persons
Please contact Michelle Cohen if you are interested in sponsoring one or more of these Shabbat Series events.
Oh Really?! The Art Walk Concert Series in Wynwood
Saturday, May 12, 8:00pm until 12:00am
The Maps Backlot
342 NW 24th St.
Miami, FL. 33129
located 200 feet off Art Walk right behind Panther Coffee
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Oh Really?! would like to invite you to the second installment of The Art Walk Concert Series in Wynwood.
Last month’s inaugural event was a beautiful mix of live music, live art and great people coming together to celebrate our local Miami music and art community.
Our main focus for this series is to introduce our community to new homegrown talent.
This month’s show will include performance by:
Politix (Miami)
Will Buck (Brooklyn)
Young Midnight (Brooklyn)
Live art by
Jona Cerwinske (Miami)
Hebru Brantley (Chicago)
Visual art by
Jason Boogie (VJ AV8)
Just like last time, we are offering complimentary 42 Below with Societe Perrier drinks all night with a purchase of a $10 ticket. www.facebook.com/societeperrierus
Best of the Best International Music Festival
Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL 33137
bestofthebestconcert.com
Email: events@bestofthebestconcert.com
Phone: 305-438-9488
Best of the Best Concert
Best of the Best International Music Festival is an event/concert like no other. It is a 10 hour long experience with nothing but the best performances in music such as Pop, R&B, Soca, Reggae, Hip-Hop and Caribbean music. Best of the Best has been located annually in the beautiful downtown of Miami at Bi-Centennial Park, overlooking the waters of Biscayne Bay. Best of the Best is one of the largest International Music Festivals in North America today, with a history of attendance averaging 25k
Lineup includes Shaggy, Mavado, DJ Khaled, Marcia Griffiths, Fabolous, Admiral Bailey, Iwer George, French Montana,Frankie Paul, T-Vice, I-Octane, Ace Hood, Ghost, Brianna, Tony Matterhorn, Meek Mill, Demarco, 2 Chainz, Wayne Marshall, Laza Morgan, Serani, Khago, Christopher Martin. Most talent will be backed by New Kingston Band or Ruff Kut Band. More artists coming soon.
The Master of Ceremonies: New York DJ, Funkmaster Flex. Jabba will also co-host, alongside DJ Roy, Nuffy, Jamusa, C-Roy, Nikki Z, Ms. Kitty, Captain Kirk, Mikey Mike, 800 Bungie, Walshy Fire, D-Life, Bashment Kid, Nikki Blacks, Mike B. Selectors will include Stone Love, Waggy T, Massive B, Platinum Kids, Fergie & Springer, Hype Squad, Innocent, Supa Sound, Steelie Bashment, Abhi Earthquake, Half Crazy Sound, Fire Reds and the Mixx 96 DJs.
Social Media Behind The Scenes: What You’re Giving and How It’s Being Used
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 8:00am
University of Miami Life Science & Technology Park
Miami, FL 33136
Advance Registration:
$20 member | $30 nonmember | Onsite: $30
For information contact: Crystal Renta, 305-577-5486 crenta@miamichamber.com
HYPE Miami & The Technology Committee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Present: Social Media Behind The Scenes: What You’re Giving and How It’s Being Used
Experts discuss social media best practices and tools to protect your privacy:
– What information are you giving up that is not obvious?
– What should users look for when prompted with a privacy agreement?
– What are your rights?
– How is your information used?
– Is there any legislation to protect the rights of users?
SPEAKERS
– Janie Coffey, Director of Sales and Marketing, One Sotheby’s Realty
– Peter Martinez, Assistant Director, Technology Initiatives, The Launch Pad
– Kevin M. Levy, Business, Corporate and Technology Attorney, Gunster
Moderated by:
– Michael Simmons, Marketing Specialist, Kaufman, Rossin & Co., P.A.
Wine tasting and Networking Event
Tuesday May 15, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wine depot & Bistro 555
555 Jefferson avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
On Tuesday 15th of May , from 6 to 8 pm. Wine Depot & Bistro 555 will host the Chambers’ Wine tasting and networking Event.
Limited Seating
Registration and Prepayment Mandatory
Register Online
Members: $10
Non Members: $20
Different types of prestigious Summer wines will be offered to our guests.
You will be allowed to participate Only Through Online Prepayment
Limited Seating of 20 guests per Chamber.
Miami Biennale and Miami International Piano Festival present “The Encounter” Music meets Painting
Saturday, May 12, 2012. 8:00 p.m.
Miami Print Shop
3000 North Miami Avenue
Wynwood Art District
Miami, FL 33137
www.miamipianofest.com
www.miamibiennale.org
Admission: Tickets are $60 and can be purchased by calling 305.576.2914 or by email at office@miamibiennale.org. Tickets are also available now through PayPal.
This is a collaborative event between the Miami International Piano Festival and Miami Biennale featuring painter Adrian Pellegrini and pianists Kemal Gekic and Misha Dacic.
A though-provoking experience between painter and pianist. The process and elements that inspire their work and stimulate their imagination.
For more information about local events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com
Space 12th Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday May 12th
Club Space
34 NE 11 ST.
Miami FL, 33132
12 Years of America’s top dance club – Space! The twelve year journey has been an amazing one and we have you all to thank for this! On Saturday May 12 we celebrate this magnificent milestone in style with a lineup of our favorite DJ/Producers including Louis Puig, Patrick M, Ivano Bellini, Lazardi, Justin Sheppard, Mark M, Nelson Diaz, Maurizio + Danyelino, Cocodrills, Wilo, Allan Gallego, Carlos Torre, Radamas, Nano, Epps, and special guests Rony Seikaly, Vanjee, and Alex Sapir! 12 Years of Memories, Music, Dancing, and Love This Saturday! We cou ldn’t have done it without you guys. Thank you!
Book Release Party for Christy Gast
Friday, May 11th 6 – 8 PM
Gallery Diet
174 NW 23 Street
Miami FL 33127
www.gallerydiet.com
Join us for a reception to celebrate
NAME publications newest release SOURCE by Christy Gast
Advanced copies of the publication will be available for viewing, orders for the publication will be accepted.
Gast’s work has been exhibited at museums and galleries internationally, including MoMA/P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, Performa, Artist’s Space and Harris Lieberman Gallery in New York; Miami Art Museum, the de la Cruz Collection, Gallery Diet, and the Bass Museum of Art in Miami; Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions and High Desert Test Sites in California, The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia, Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich and Centro Cultural Matucana 100 in Santiago, Chile.
Saturday, May 12th will be the last day for Christy Gast Out of Place, the gallery will have extended hours 11 am – 9 pm
The Nightclub One Size Fits All
Friday, May 11th , 7-11 pm
Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39 St. Suite 120
Miami FL 33137
Bhakti Baxter | curator
Featuring artists: Kevin Arrow, Jenna Balfe, Bhakti Baxter, Autumn Casey, Clint Casey, Dino Felipe, Kool Large, Nicolas Lobo, Gean Moreno, Upahar David Neiburger, Daniel Newman, and DJ Le Spam.
Hot Topics Discussion Series Dan Cameron
Sat., May 12, 2012
Reception: 5 pm, lecture: 6 pm
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
Closed Monday
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
Learn more and purchase tickets
Tickets: $10 non-members; $5 members, students, teachers, and seniors (with ID) per lecture. Price includes donation bar and snacks/hors d’oeuvres.
Dan Cameron was recently named Chief Curator at the Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, California, and was the Founder and Artistic Director of Prospect New Orleans, a new international biennial that debuted in November 2008 at two dozen sites and attracted more than 45,000 visitors over 11 weeks. Cameron also served as Director of Visual Arts for the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans. From 1995 to 2006, he was Senior Curator at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York.
Hot Topics Lectures – Videos available online!
Videos from the first three Hot Topics lectures are now available online: check out our Tumblr and our page on Vimeo!
Hot Topics Discussion Series – funded in part by the Knight Arts Challenge
Five lectures by leading figures in the contemporary visual arts will address current trends and the vital role the arts play in our community. Each event includes a reception for guests to meet the speakers, lecture, and a Q&A period.
Note: The Swamp Cabbage event with Hayley Downs and Julie Lara Kahn, originally scheduled for Sat., July 28, 2012, has been canceled. If you purchased admission for the full Hot Topics series and wish to receive a refund due to the change made to the last presentation, please call 954.921.3274 or email info@artandculturecenter.org to request more information.
Lou Anne and Mike Colodny are the Co-Chairs of the Hot Topics Discussion Series, which is also supported by Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz; Kofsky, Hartman & Weinger, PA, and Marianne Ferro.
European Film Festival Charity Event in Miami 2012
Thursday, May 10, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Catch Grill & Bar Marriott Biscayne
1633 North Bayshore Dr.
Miami, FL 33132
General Admission: $15 at the door, $5 valet parking, a glass of complimentary wine,cheese and films…! RSVP: strictlybng@gmail.com
Join us for a Fundraising Event with Red Chemistry, Inc. and Strictly Business Networking Group at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel.
Half of the proceeds will go to Red Chemistry Inc. towards educational film programming in our local high schools. Red Chemistry, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. which mission is to promote the art of filmmaking in the community.
ArtMiami.TV and Greenpeace International Pool Party, Beach Cleanup and Flash Mob Living Sculpture
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Pool party: 4pm to 6pm
Beach cleanup: 6pm to 7pm
Flash mob living sculpture: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Pool party: Shelborne Hotel
at the pool deck
1801 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, 33139
Beach cleanup and flash mob living sculpture: on the beach behind the Shelborne Hotel
Efforts to raise environmental awareness don’t end in the month of April; organizations and communities work year around to take care of our planet and that is exactly what ArtMiami.TV and Greenpeace, in partnership with the Shelborne Hotel, are planning in doing in Miami Beach.
A pool party celebration will gather the first group of guests and volunteers, who later on will meet more people at the beach for an hour of clean up. As the night falls, volunteers and guests will be given a battery powered low energy LED flashlight to create a living sculpture of a light bulb, which will be captured via an eco-friendly battery operated drone with a camera filming from the air, to create a documentary. All events are open to the public.
The companies and organizations involved in this event understand the urgency of promoting environmental responsibility but also engaging the community and educating the new generations. This event serves such purposes as people become part of a video-documentary to raise awareness, while taking action working hand in hand.
ArtMiami.TV is an internet broadcasting company streaming new perspectives on the contemporary arts scene in South Florida. It promotes a greater understanding and appreciation of visual arts, artists, museums, galleries, art fairs, collectors and the communities that shaped them, by creating internet publications, video documentaries and interactive media.
Greenpeace is the largest independent direct-action environmental organization in the world, which doesn’t take funds from government or corporations, as their only bottom line is a green and peaceful future. As an independent global campaigning organisation, Greenpeace acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace.
Event partners include: Menin Hotels / Shelborne Hotel – Vitamin Water – Fisker Miami
ArtMiami.TV – www.artmiami.tv
Greenpeace – www.greenpeace.org
JUke CD Release Party featuring Omine, Bento Box, and King Bee Bacon and Booze at Friday, June 1 , 2012 at 10:00 p.m.
The Stage
170 Northeast 38th Street
Design District Miami, FL
RSVP on Facebook
Presale Tickets $5, $10 with CD or $7 at the door
Tickets Online
CD Release Party, Endless Bacon and Alzheimer’s Benefit
Miami’s most noteworthy dirty blues band, Juke, will take center stage delivering a cutting edge performance releasing a 5 – song EP from their latest album “Down Low Cool .†This night will also feature an upbeat acoustic- folk – fusion set by Omine, the sultry jazz- funk- rock sounds of Bento Box, and the psychedelic – blues – rock vibe of King Bee and DJ Haitian Hillbilly spinning in between.
With a modern twist to a withering genre, Juke rekindles the lust for themes surrounding love, loss, and pain; a ll themes that Eric Garcia, creator, singer, and songwriter of Juke, has experienced and we can all relate to. In honor of the late Sande Garcia, this event will also be taking donations benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.
Whether you plan to buy your tickets before the show for $5 or you pay $7 at the door, each ticket will enable music- lovers to enjoy Miami ’s most soulful bands along with being treated to an all- you – can – eat supply of bacon! Yes, bacon! Cups of crispy bacon will be served up and f ans are also encouraged to bring a bacon dish for 20 people and compete in the first-ever “ Juke Bacon – Off! †Juke’ s front man, Eric Garcia along with Haitian Hillbilly, Jaime from King Bee, and Josh from Bento Bo x will judge the contest and the winner will receive a shiny new pair of bacon sock s and $40 bar tab. Heck, why not? These guys are spontaneously fun and everyone loves Bacon !
For only $5, old fans and soon-to-be new fans can take home a Juke CD, which is already receiving great reviews . Join Juke band members Eric Garcia, Evan Lamb, Brain Lange, and Tylor Byrd as they put together the ultimate concert celebrating their CD release and Alzheimer’s benefit Miami has yet to see!
Miami Goes Global: Local Leaders Weigh In
Tuesday, May 15, at 5:45 pm
1450 Brickell Avenue, 5th Floor
(parking garage access located on SW 15th Rd.)
Miami Goes Global: From Latin American Outpost to International Gateway
Miami is hot right now and it isn’t just the weather. Investors from all corners of the globe are flocking to the Magic City to capitalize on the quality of our assets and attractiveness of our location.
Join us for an evening of cocktails and conversation as leading experts discuss how Miami has been catapulted onto the international stage and how this is fueling our City’s emergence as an international destination for visitors, residents, and commerce.
The event is free for invited guests, but seating is limited. Registration is required.
Please RSVP to rsvp@brickellhouse.com by May 11 to reserve your space.
Panelists:
Suzanne Amaducci-Adams, Shareholder at Bilzin Sumberg
Alicia Cervera, Managing Partner of Cervera Real Estate
Manny Diaz, Former City of Miami Mayor and Senior Partner at Lydecker Diaz
Jorge Gonzalez, President and CEO of City National Bank of Florida
Danet Linares, Vice President of Blanca Commercial Real Estate
Marc Sarnoff, Chairman of the Miami Downtown Development Authority and District II Commissioner
Moderator: David Adams, Thomson Reuters Bureau Chief
The Betsy South Beach Music Calendar
May 2012
The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
For more information call 305-760-6902 or visit online www.thebetsyhotel.com. Schedule changes monthly and there is no cover or minimum.
The Betsy South Beach continues to welcome South Florida music lovers with free and open to the public performances throughout the month of March. With regularly scheduled performances on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 8 pm. featuring great jazz and blues, as well as special performances by classical and other artists, The Betsy has become known throughout the South Florida arts community as a destination for great music in a relaxed convivial environment.
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings (May 9,10,16,17,23,24,30,31) guests enjoy old school blues from Big Poppa E with Sana Vaana on piano. All performances are from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Performances take place in the hotel’s bustling Lobby Bar, which offers the perfect gathering spot for experiencing these stellar entertainers. Attendees can enjoy delicious signature cocktails and a bar menu provided by BLT Steak, the Betsy’s acclaimed in-house dining destination.
Internationally acclaimed cellist, Ian Maksin
Bass Museum of Art
Sunday, May 20 – 3pm
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL. 33139
Concert is free with the price of admission to the museum.
Internationally acclaimed cellist and composer Ian Maksin will be presenting a unique performance at the Bass Museum of Art. Gaining accolades as one of the most versatile and innovative musicians of his generation, Maksin is quickly gaining international recognition as a cellist, composer and producer. Having appeared with such artists as Andrea Bocelli and Sting, Maksin takes the concept of the cello way beyond its traditional span. His program will encompass classical, Latin, jazz and world music. He will be joined by celebrated South Florida singer Susana Behar and guitarist Federico Bonacossa. Seating is limited to the first 70 guests, so be sure to arrive early for this one-of-a-kind performance.
The Bass Museum of Art is located in Miami Beach, the Bass Museum of Art offers a dynamic year-round calendar of exhibitions exploring the connections between contemporary art and works of art from its permanent collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, textiles, Apulian Vessel Gallery and Egyptian Gallery. Artists’ projects, educational programs, lectures, events, concerts and free family days complement the works on view. Founded in 1963 when the City of Miami Beach accepted a collection of Renaissance and Baroque works of art from collectors John and Johanna Bass, the collection was housed in an Art Deco building designed in 1930 by Russell Pancoast. Architect Arata Isozaki designed an addition to the museum between 1998 and 2001 that doubled its size from 15,000 to 35,000 square feet. Most recently, the museum selected internationally acclaimed Oppenheim Architecture + Design to lead its first phase of design and renovation tied to the 2010 completion of Miami Beach’s Collins Park. Oppenheim redesigned and relocated the museum’s arrival area to flow from and into the new park on Collins Avenue. For more information, please visit www.bassmuseum.org.
Salon Allure Hosts Miami Swim Week’s First-Ever Luxury Sample Sale Opening Night Party and Fashion Show
Friday, July 20 – Tuesday, July 24
W South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Friday July 20
8:00pm-11:00pm Salon Allure Opening Party
Saturday, July 21
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Designer Sample Sale, Perry south ballroom
1:00pm-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors
5:00pm-7:00pm Style Works Launch Party, W South Beach, Cool Corner, Suite 428
Sunday July 22
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Designer Sample Sale, Perry south ballroom
4:30pm-6:00pm Salon Allure Happy Hour, W South Beach, Cool Corner, Suite 428
Monday, July 23
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors
4:30pm-6:00pm Salon Allure Happy Hour, W South Beach, Cool Corner, Suite 428
Tuesday, July 24
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors
Media Lounge
Saturday, July 21- Tuesday, July 24, 9:00am – 4:30pm, 5th Floor Media Lounge
A luxe ocean view outpost for press to log stories and relax with complimentary WIFI, refreshments, and goodie bags
Happy Hours
Saturday, July 21- Monday, July 23, 4:30-6pm, 5th Floor Media Lounge
Daily industry-focused Happy Hours offering sumptuous cocktails and networking opportunities
Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation Named as Charity of Choice for the Event
Salon Allure, a four-day boutique lifestyle show featuring the most exclusive brands in swim and resort wear from around the world, announced today that it will host Miami Swim Week’s first-ever luxury sample sale. Returning to W South Beach Hotel & Residences for its third year, Salon Allure will be held from July 21-24 with the Designer Sample Sale taking place for two days only on July 21 and 22 in the hotel’s Great Room. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the show’s charity of choice: Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Salon Allure offers a comprehensive look at the flourishing swimwear industry, one of the fastest growing segments of the apparel market, while providing attendees and participants the opportunity to experience the resort lifestyle in each component of the show. The show’s unique Designer Sample Sale will give the consumer public a rare opportunity to participate in Miami Swim Week, which has previously only been open to members of the industry such as buyers and press. Attendees will have access to swim and resort wear items from top global designers at discounts of 50-60% off their regular retail price. Guests will also enjoy complimentary cocktails and the chance to support Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation with each purchase.
Chaired by Norma Jean Abraham, Celebrity Co-chairs Tracy Wilson Mourning and Lisa Pliner, and style blogger Ginger Harris of Electric Blogarella, the DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE offers the consumer public a rare opportunity to participate in Swim Week, which has typically only been open to members of the industry such as buyers and press. Attendees will have access to the same luxury swim and resort wear worn by Hollywood A-listers, from Fergie to Rihanna, all at discounts of up to 50 percent off. Guests will also enjoy complimentary cocktails, DJ performances, and the chance to support Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation with each purchase.
Several of the brands participating in this first annual sale include Loomstate 321, Koza, Charlie by Matthew Zink, Wanderlust Swimwear, Kikidoll, MIKOH SWIMWEAR and Beauty and the Beach, among many others.
“We are thrilled to bring this dynamic consumer component to Miami Swim Week with our First Annual Designer Sample Sale by Salon Allure,†says Rick Fatzinger, co-founder of Salon Allure. “We are equally excited to have Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary of this event and we invite the community to come and support this very worthy cause.â€
“We are incredibly grateful to Salon Allure for selecting Miami Children’s Hospital as its Charity of Choice and demonstrating that children’s healthcare is a cause that deserves resources and attention from our business and community leaders,†said Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, President & CEO, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation. “This event will greatly benefit the children and families that rely on Miami Children’s Hospital for superior pediatric healthcare.â€
Salon Allure’s tradeshow component takes place daily from 9am to 6pm and will feature more than 40 industry-leading brands in private ocean view showrooms on two floors of the hotel. Some of this year’s notable brands include La Perla, Miguelina, Mara Hoffman, Marysia, Bcbgmaxazria, Anna & Boy, Acacia Swimwear, Lisa Curran, Martha Rey, and Mikoh Swimwear, among many others.
In addition to the Sample Sale, another new program at Salon Allure’s 2012 show is “Style Worksâ€, a resort style accessories exhibit featuring handbags, sunglasses, shoes, and jewelry. Housed in a large oceanfront suite on the showroom floor, Style Works offers an ideal environment for buyers, media and local socialites to shop and mingle. A private cocktail reception, which will also benefit Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, will be held on July 21 and will feature an original collection of auction items created by Salon Allure designers.
Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) is a world-wide leader in pediatric medicine, and we need your continued support to meet the evolving medical needs of our children. A financially sound and award-winning non-profit organization, MCH Foundation’s sole mission is to create awareness and generate funds for MCH, your exclusive Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. We are here to help you help Miami Children’s. Together, we can match your interests to the areas of greatest need to help you make a difference in a child’s life.
MCH Foundation supports the Hospital by providing the opportunity for members of the local and global community to invest in our children’s future. Your contributions help provide children with the doctors, facilities and innovations that give them the best chance to heal.
To learn more about MCH Foundation and offer support, visit mchf.org, become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/MCHFoundation, or call 305.666.2889 (toll free: 1.800.987.8701).
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Heats Up Summer Fun with Exciting Summer Program for Area Youth
Four Clubs are Holding Unique Summer Programs from June-August Including Indoor and Outdoor Activities, Field Trips and More
To register, parents must come in person to the specific Club where their child(ren) will be attending the Summer Program. Mailed or faxed registration cards will not be accepted. Children will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is filled. With questions about the Summer Program or for more information, call Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Administrative Office at (305) 446-9910.
Kendall Club
9475 North Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33176
Contact: Pete Rouco, Unit Director: (305) 279-3013
Open to all boys and girls aged 5 to 15 (must be five years old by Jan. 1, 2012 – proof of age may be required). Children placed in groups by previous school grade.
June 11-July 6 and July 9-Aug. 3, Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-5 p.m. (counselors available to supervise children beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m.)
June 11-July 6 session – $325 includes field trips
July 9-August 3 session – $325 includes field trips
Cost includes Summer Program, lunch, snack, secondary accident insurance policy if injured during Boys & Girls Clubs hours and a Boys & Girls Clubs t-shirt. Full payment must be made at time of registration.
Swimming field trips for the older groups only.
Computer lab activities included.
A variety of lunch specials will be available at a cost of $3 per child, per day at the concession stand if the child does not opt for the free lunch or bring his/her own lunch.
Northwest Club
10915 NW 14th Ave
Miami, FL 33167
Contacts: Kenny Wilcox, Unit Director and Gail Everett, Program Director: (305) 758-5753
Open to all boys and girls aged 5 to 13 (must be entering kindergarten in the fall – cannot turn 14 before Sept. 1, 2012). Children placed in groups by age.
June 11-July 6 and July 9-Aug. 3, Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-5 p.m. (counselors available to supervise children beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m.)
4-week session – $100 per child, includes Summer Program, lunch, snack, secondary accident insurance policy if injured during Boys & Girls Clubs hours and a Boys & Girls Clubs T-shirt. Full payment must be made at time of registration or by June 11 and July 9.
Instructional computer classes will be offered at no cost.
South Beach Club/Fienberg Fisher Gym
1400 Pennsylvania Court
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Contact: Hipolito Rodriguez, Unit Director: (786) 319-7214
Open to all boys and girls aged 5 to 13 (must be entering kindergarten in the fall – cannot turn 14 before Sept. 1, 2012). Children placed in groups by age and gender.
June 11- Aug. 3, Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-5 p.m. (counselors available to supervise children beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m.)
8-week session – $60 per child, includes Summer Program, lunch, snack, secondary accident insurance policy if injured during Boys & Girls Clubs hours and a Boys & Girls Club T-shirt. Full payment must be made at time of registration.
Swimming pool scheduled weekly.
Hank Kline Club
2805 SW 32nd Ave
Miami, FL 33133
Contact: Eddie Rodriguez, Unit Director: (305) 446-2654
Open to all boys and girls aged 5 to 12 (must be entering kindergarten in the fall – cannot turn 13 before Sept. 1, 2012). Children placed in groups by age.
June 11- Aug. 3, Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-5 p.m. (counselors available to supervise children beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m.)
8-week session – $450 per child
4-week session – $250 per child
Cost includes Summer Program, lunch, snack, secondary accident insurance policy if injured during Boys & Girls Clubs hours and a Boys & Girls Clubs T-shirt. Full payment must be made at time of registration.
Computer room activities included.
Registration is now taking place for the 2012 Summer Program at Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, which will be held at four different locations: the Kendall Club, Northwest Club, South Beach Club and Hank Kline Club. The Summer Program allows children to learn values such as friendship, honesty and teamwork by providing a safe and secure environment in which they can express and develop such relationships.
Summer Programs are open to all boys and girls starting at age 5 up to 15 (maximum age different at each Club – please check individual Club information.) The Summer Programs at all Clubs are staffed by qualified full-time and summer staff.
During the Summer Programs, children participate in fun indoor activities such as art & crafts, game room, table games and much more. Outdoor activities include all types of organized group games, and swimming at the South Beach Club. Field trips are also offered to exciting locations and events such as the movies, bowling, Chuck E. Cheese’s, swimming field trips for older groups (Kendall Club only) and more.
A free nutritious lunch and afternoon snack will be provided daily at no additional cost, or children may bring their own lunch. At each Club, awards will be given to recognize the boys and girls who have made a positive contribution to the Summer Program.
For more details about individual Clubs’ Summer Programs, please call the contact/phone number listed.
Miami Gay Chamber Announces Gala Honorees
Saturday, June 23, 2012
6:00 p.m. – VIP Champagne Reception, Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. – Grand Buffet
9:00 p.m. – Awards Celebration
10:00 p.m. – Dancing
Hilton Miami Downtown
Symphony Ballroom
1601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
$1,750 VIP tables of 10
$175 VIP individual tickets
(includes VIP champagne reception, reserved seating, gift bag, valet parking)
$100 general admission tickets
Tickets available by:
Phone: (305) 673-4440
Email: RSVP@gaybizmiami.com
Web: www.gaybizmiami.com
Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce (MDGLCC) Presents: “The 11th Annual Gala Awards Celebration: The Orange Gala†Honoring corporate and individual leaders of the Miami-Dade LGBT Community.
“AT&T Business of the Year Award†IKEA
“Wells Fargo Business Person of the Year Award†Steve Haas
“Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award†Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority
“Office Depot Special Recognition Award†Daniel Spring
The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce (MDGLCC) will honor corporate and individual supporters of the Miami-Dade LGBT community at its 11th Annual Gala Awards Celebration, “The Orange Gala,†on Saturday, June 23, at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The honorees were selected for their long-term commitment to fostering diversity, as well as for their efforts in contributing to the overall well-being and quality of life in South Florida.
“As the voice of the LGBT business community, the Chamber is especially proud to have such an exemplary group to recognize this year,†said Steve Adkins, MDGLCC president. “From a global LGBT trailblazer to hometown heroes, this year’s gala honorees are as diverse as the LGBT community itself. ‘The Orange Gala’ is particularly significant this year in light of the Chamber’s achievements in growth and influence as well as the success of the LGBT Visitor Center in Miami Beach.â€
The 2012 Honorees:
“AT&T Business of the Year Award†— IKEA
This award is presented annually to an organization whose commitment to diversity is unwavering in its inclusion of LGBT and allied community issues.
“IKEA has been on the leading edge of LGBT inclusiveness the world overâ€, Adkins said. “In 2007, IKEA produced what may have been the first television commercials depicting a gay male couple in a completely normal setting and they have been portraying same-sex couples in their advertising and openly courting the community as customers ever since. Closer to home, the IKEA store in Sunrise graciously donated all new furniture for the LGBT Visitor Center and the Chamber’s offices – including a new kitchen! For its acknowledgment of the LGBT community throughout the world and for its significant support of the Chamber, we are pleased to present the AT&T Business of the Year Award to IKEA.â€
Charles Wing, IKEA Business Manager, will accept the award.
“Wells Fargo Business Person of the Year Award†– Steve Haas
This award is given annually to an individual who embraces diversity in all forms and demonstrates excellent management and leadership skills.
“They say you can’t fight City Hall, but when it comes to City Hall, the Restaurant, the only fight is for a spot on the reservation list,†Adkins said. “Steve is a five-star restaurateur who leads his team with dedication to the culinary arts and passion for customer service. Throughout his career, he has supported numerous LGBT events and organizations by hosting fundraisers and networkers at his establishments. He was also the chief architect for the Miami Spice promotion, a favorite pursuit of the LGBT community.â€
Steve Haas, owner of City Hall, the Restaurant, will accept the award.
“Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award†– Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority
This award is given annually to a non-profit organization whose philosophy embodies the highest standards of outreach to the LGBT and allied communities.
“The Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority†has long recognized the power of LGBT tourism and actively promotes Miami Beach to LGBT travelers throughout the world,†Adkins says. “In fact, the VCA’s recent Impact Analysis report concluded that LGBT tourism initiatives accounted for the highest number of hotel room night bookings out of the 11 categories studied. LGBT tourism is so important to Miami Beach, that the VCA allocates more than a third of all grant distributions to LGBT-related events and activities, including funding for Winter Party Festival, Miami Beach Gay Pride, the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Aqua Girl and the LGBT Visitor Centerâ€.
Jeff Lehman, VCA Board Chair, will accept the award.
Office Depot “Special Recognition Award†– Daniel Spring
This special award is given periodically to recognize individuals or companies that embrace diversity, dedicate themselves to the betterment of the community, demonstrate superior leadership skills and consistently support the MDGLCC.
“Daniel is a pillar in the LGBT community,†Adkins said. “Through his South Beach Insurance agency, he has insured many of the area’s LGBT events and activities. Personally, he has volunteered countless hours of his time and expertise chairing the City of Miami Beach’s LGBT Business Enhancement Committee and Miami Beach Gay Pride.†For Daniel’s service and efforts supporting the LGBT community and MDGLCC member businesses with their insurance needs, we are pleased to honor him with this special recognition award.â€
Daniel Spring will accept the award.
For the past several years, the MDGLCC Gala Committee has selected a different color of the rainbow flag for the Gala’s theme and has encouraged attendees to wear a splash of that color to the event. The theme for this year’s event is “The Orange Gala†featuring a color which represents optimism, warmth, happiness, adventure and risk-taking. This annual event, MDGLCC’s principal fundraising effort of the year, helps sustain operations and the ever-increasing demand to expand programming.
The 11th Annual Gala Awards Celebration: “The Orange Gala†will feature a VIP champagne reception and silent auction beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m., the awards ceremony at 9 p.m., and then dancing beginning at 10:00 p.m.
Tickets are $1,750 for VIP tables of 10, $175 for individual VIP tickets and $100 for general admission. Tickets are available by calling (305) 673-4440, emailing RSVP@gaybizmiami.com, or online at www.gaybizmiami.com.
“The Orange Gala†is produced by the MDGLCC. Royal sponsors of the Gala include American Airlines, AT&T, GREY GOOSE Vodka, Hilton Miami Downtown, and Wells Fargo. Loyal sponsors include FVR Group, GMCVB, and The Murry Agency public relations.
MDGLCC is the largest not-for-profit corporation in the county for gay and lesbian businesses. With membership on the rise, the Chamber’s mission is to promote a unified and thriving, gay and gay-friendly, business and professional community throughout Miami-Dade County. Its goals are to promote networking within the existing gay and gay-friendly business and professional community, to promote business opportunities for Chamber members, to promote Miami as a year-round, gay and gay-friendly tourist destination, to provide resources for its members, and to provide outreach from our community to other organizations.
Free DWNTWN Miami Concert
May 11, 2012 @ 8pm
The Olympia Theatre at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 East Flagler Street
Miami FL
The DWNTWN Miami Concert Series is every second Friday of the month (except March and September). The series features a free concert open to the public at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavilion from October through April, and at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts from May through August. This event provides residents a way to beat the heat while still having fun. Downtown residents come mingle and enjoy great music in the heart of downtown Miami.
Join the Miami Downtown Development Authority Friday, May 11th as it kicks off its inaugural summer season at the Olympia Theatre at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts with Performances by Chris Cauley & City of God! As always, food and drinks are available. The doors open at 7:00pm.
Chris Cauley gets the show started right, fresh from his stint on Season 2 of NBC’s The Voice as a member of Team Adam, with a little soul from the ATL.
City of God kicks it up a notch by combining elements of funk, dance and hip hop with a unique style that’s all their own. City of God graced the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series stage back in season 3 and since then they have been sharing the stage with such artists as Usher, Shaggy, Ne-Yo, Sean Paul, The Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, Flo Rida and more.
Every second Friday of the month @ 8:00pm
Summer Season Schedule:
· May 11, 2012 @ 8pm
· June 8, 2012 @ 8pm
· July 13, 2012 @8pm
· August 10, 2012 @8pm
Presented by the Miami DDA, additional sponsors include the Intercontinental Hotel Miami, Miami Children’s Museum and Miami New Times others involved include Embrace Events and Big Brothers Big Sisters. This season the Miami DDA has partnered up with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the Just Volunteer Miami initiative – a campaign to encourage volunteerism in Miami. The DWNTWN Concert Series is free to the public and held on the second Friday of every month during sunset happy hour. Food and drinks are available. The Miami Downtown Development Authority’s DWNTWN Miami Concert Series will now be held year-round as a result of a $100,000 matching grant awarded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
The expanded concert series will continue to host monthly events during the winter months at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavillion and at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts during the summer. For information on this show and the rest of the season, please go to www.dwntwn.com. You can also become a fan of the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series on Facebook or text DWNTWNR to 878787 for up-to-the-minute updates.
The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is committed to improving the quality of life for businesses, employees, residents, and visitors in downtown Miami. As an independent agency of the City of Miami, the Miami DDA supports business growth, infrastructure improvements, and services for Downtown Miami residents and stakeholders. In addition to its programs and initiatives, the Miami DDA is partnering with the City and other government entities to strengthen Downtown Miami’s position as an international center for commerce, culture, and tourism.
Through its DWNTWN campaign, which sponsors programs such as free outdoor concerts and special networking events, the Miami DDA drives consumers young and old to the region with the goal of supporting existing businesses and transforming Downtown Miami into a thriving, 24-7 urban epicenter. The organization is governed by a 15-member board comprised of three public appointees and 12 downtown property owners, residents and/or workers. For more information about the Miami DDA and Downtown Miami, please visit www.MiamiDDA.com.
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