1st Annual Sweetwater Domino Tournament for Charity
Friday May 11, 6 to 10 p.m.
Jorge Mas Canosa Center
250 SW 114th Ave.
Sweetwater, FL 33174
Join us for the Sweetwater 1st Annual Domino Tournament for Charity where we will host a domino tournament to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
More Info: $20 per participant. Public and media are welcome to attend the event.
Jesse Jackson CD Release and Live performance
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10:00pm until 5:00am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14th St.
Miami, FL 33132
Saturdays at The Vagabond Troubadour Sessions celebrates The Highly Anticipated Self-Titled CD Release by Miami’s Beloved Troubadour Jesse Jackson
Featuring Live Performance by Jesse Jackson
With Special Guest Edan Archer
Resident DJs
Brad Strickland . Ray Milian . Ryan Evans . Carmel Ophir . Wasabi
In the Garden: The Smoke-Out BBQ
Doors Open 10 pm. Complimentary Admission until 11pm
Complimentary Absolute Vodka Cocktails 10-11pm
Winn-Dixie Makes Pampering Mom Easy with Mother’s Day Events
Saturday, May 12, from 12 to 5 p.m. — cookie and cake decorating at all stores
Saturday, May 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. — Super Mom Mini-Makeover events at select stores
Winn-Dixie Store #243
541 W. 49th Street
Hialeah, Fla.
Winn-Dixie Store #287
14655 SW 104th Street
Miami, Fla.
Winn-Dixie Store #292
1630 W 49th Street
Hialeah, Fla.
Winn-Dixie Store #353
9565 W Flagler Street
Miami, Fla.
Winn-Dixie Store #361
15050 SW 72nd Street
Miami, Fla.
COST: FREE
Select Winn-Dixie stores will host Super Mom Mini-Makeover events for Mother’s Day. Mom can enjoy beauty product sampling, food sampling, chair massages and more. The first 50 moms will receive a complimentary L’Oreal gift bag.
Children can enjoy decorating a personalized cake or cookie for moms at all Winn-Dixie stores, while dads can shop budget-friendly Mother’s Day gift solutions throughout the store.
The Lost Beatles and Rolling Stones Photographs Exhibit
Thursday, May 24th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
The Art and Culture Center Galleries
Hollywood, Florida.
South Florida resident Lori Gold has created this event to raise scholarship dollars through the Grace Gold Scholarship Fund, created in memory of her sister.
The Grace Gold Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the short but significant life of Grace Gold. Grace, a college freshman at Barnard College who died tragically when a brick from a building stuck her. Her death was the inspiration for New York City’s Local Law 10 (11), which requires periodic inspection of building structures. Grace’s legacy will continue by providing scholarship support to students pursuing writing and journalism.
The Grace Gold Memorial Scholarship Fund will be hosting “Not Fade Away: Lost Beatles and Rolling Stones Photographsâ€. Lost for over 40 years, photos taken by their American road manager in the early 1960s were recently discovered. Rock and roll memorabilia expert, historian and author, Larry Marion, will share his multi-media exhibit for an exciting evening. All proceeds will benefit the Scholarship Fund.
Miami Science Museum 2012 Summer Camp: Summer of the Submarine
Weeklong Camp Sessions Run June 18-Aug. 10, 2012
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
To register, visit www.miamisci.org/summercamp/classinfo.php. Registrations are entered on a first-come, first-served basis online, by fax at (305) 646-4300 or at the Museum’s box office. The cutoff time for registrations for an upcoming week is the Friday before at 4 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.miamisci.org/summercamp/classinfo.php, call the camp registrar at (305) 646-4222, or email summercamp@miamisci.org.
The Miami Science Museum is gearing up for its 46th Annual Summer Camp, Summer of the Submarine! During the eight one-week camp sessions, kids aged 4-14 will enjoy engaging, unique, fun-filled experiences including ecology, robotics, engineering, technology and more. While camp activities will be specific to the session chosen each week, each class will feature science lessons, projects, experiments, and crafts, interspersed with time to explore the museum galleries, planetarium or theater shows, and a 30-minute outdoor PE time. Campers in the 2nd through 8th grade groups will also go on field trips.
Classes are offered in the following age categories (campers must be entering the grade(s) of the group in August 2012):
Pre-K (age 4 as of August 2012; must be potty-trained and able to handle all aspects of using the restroom alone)
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grades
4th & 5th Grades
6th, 7th & 8th Grades
For a complete listing of classes for each age category, visit www.miamisci.org/summercamp/Summer-Camp-2012-Catalog.pdf.
Instructor to camper ratio is 1:10. Lead teachers are certified teachers with over 5-10 years of teaching experience in Miami-Dade County public and private schools, who will deliver hands-on, interactive learning. Each lead teacher has experience working with children in the grade level to which they are assigned. Each class will also have a teaching aide.
Campers should bring their own lunch. Two healthy snacks will be provided each day.
The eight one-week individual sessions are as follows:
Session 1: June 18 – 22
Session 2: June 25 – 29
Session 3: July 2 – 6 (No classes on the 4th of July)
Session 4: July 9 – 13
Session 5: July 16 – 20
Session 6: July 23 – 27
Session 7: July 30 – August 3
Session 8: August 6 – 10
Class times are 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Before Care (7:45–9 a.m.) and After Care (4–6 p.m.) are offered at an additional cost.
Students in classes involving field trips will depart from the Miami Science Museum at 9:15 a.m. and return by 3:15 p.m.
Class fees per week, unless otherwise noted on the class descriptions, are $180 for Miami Science Museum members, and $210 for non-members.
Sibling discount is 15 percent. Sibling discount applies to tuition only, and does not include Before Care and After Care costs, T-shirts, etc. Cousins, nieces, nephews or friends are ineligible for the sibling discount.
Before Care fee is $25 per child for Miami Science Museum members and $30 per child for non-members. After Care fee is $50 per child for Miami Science Museum members and $60 per child for non-members.
All fees must be paid at time of registration via cash, check (please include your driver’s license number), or credit card (if online–American Express, Discover, Visa or Mastercard are accepted). Those taking advantage of the sibling discount will pay the full amount for the registrant with highest total tuition, then deduct 15 percent from the tuition of each additional sibling. This MUST be done at the time of initial registration.
Ladies Day Out – Spa Event!
May 12th 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Florida Blue
8895 SW 136th St
Miami, FL 33176
Complimentary Spa Services!
All services are free, educational and fun!
Spa services including: Manicures, Reflexology Hand Massages, Facials, Back Massages & Live Oxygen Bar.
Educational services including: Blood Pressure, Glucose, Cholesterol and Bio-measure screenings, Bone Density scans, Spinal screenings, Foot screenings, Information on Cervical Cancer, Mammograms and Family Planning.
Fun & Relaxing activities including: Live performances and Belly dancing classes, Organic foods, Nutritional smoothies, Children’s activity corner, Univision Radio Entertainment & Free giveaways every hour!
Special Thank You to Our Sponsors!
The Wellness Center of London Square, Belly2Abs Wellness Dance Studio, Naksha Nutrition, Fisher Chiropractic Center, Florida Foot & Ankle Associates, Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, BeOrganic Catering, Origins, Yankee Candle, Planet Beach Contempo Spa, European Wax Center, Miami Strength & Fitness Club.
Works From The Collection: Jon Pylypchuk
Second Saturday Gallery Walk, May 12, 2012. From 7-10pm.
de la Cruz Collection
23 N.E. 41st Street
Miami, FL 33137
The de la Cruz Collection is pleased to announce the opening of a painting, drawing, and sculpture installation by Canadian artist Jon Pylypchuk.
“When I had my first child I bought him a Richard Scarry book and I remember having The Greatest Story Book Ever, when I was a kid and constantly looking at it, reading it and that being a reference to my childhood and stuff. Although the work isn’t a reference to my childhood, when I think about the relationship of all the animals who are all human and all doing what everyday people do. When I think about that, it might very well be where it came from.” (Interview with Blaffer Gallery, 2009).
The centerpiece of this exhibition is a boxing ring where both feline adversaries are staring at each other before the match begins. On one side of the ring, another character, the referee, is transformed by Pylypchuk into a gravedigger holding a shovel next to a tombstone, as if preparing the final resting place for the loser.
John Pylypchuk born 1972 in Winnipeg, Canada and lives and works in Los Angeles. He was a member of the artist collective Canadian Royal Art Lodge, founded in 1996.
Fictional Eyes: The Dreams of Reason” photography show opening reception
May 12th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
The Lunch Box Gallery
310 NW. 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127.
The Lunch Box Gallery, in conjunction with contemporary art webzine from Spain, Area Zinc, are pleased to announce the new exhibition Fictional Eyes: The Dreams of Reason, showcasing the photographs of 8 artists who have been previously published in Area Zinc.
After a rigorous selection process, a body of works have been chosen that convey the idea of photography as an exercise for the imagination. All the pieces in this show reveal fictional situations, scenarios, objects and even narratives that defy not only the way we see and associate the elements that surround us, but as well challenge the limits of photography as an art form. The artworks confront the traditional idea that a photograph reflects reality, and they also deal with the diversity of outside influences that photographers have incorporated into their images when utilizing other methods of creation and techniques that weren’t necessarily there in the original take.
The use of technology, digital manipulation, 3D design, illustration, collage, graphics tablet, among many others, indeed transform the image to become “something else”, taking the shape of oneiric expressions and illusions that unleash conceptual and personal imaginations. Nevertheless, even though many of the images reveal nonexistent places, forms and circumstances, they all depart from elements of real life taken with a camera, and at the end, they may become verisimilar to the eye of the beholder thanks to the mastery in merging all the elements together; just like a dream that feels real when dreaming it. Pre-conceived techniques during the taking of the photograph as well as in post-production, become the set for the visual trap, making the impossible, possible.
Awe, curiosity, open conclusions and unlimited meanings arise from the sometimes unconnected imagery that we observe, stimulating the individual appropriation of the photograph by giving the connotation each viewer wants to assign. Here, concept and technique together omit the laws of reason, entering into the dreams of those who create with fictional eyes.
Photographers participating in the show include Sandra Torralba (Spain), Stefano Bonazzi (Italy), Christopher Lee Donovan (USA), Michel Rajkovic (France), Serrah Russell (USA), Kaveh Hosseini (Germany), Polly Chandler (USA), Alba Tenas (Spain).
Fictional Eyes: The Dreams of Reason will be opened to the public on Saturday, May 12th from 6:00pm during the popular Gallery Walks, at 310 NW 24th. St. Miami, FL 33127 (Wynwood Art District). Nevertheless, the gallery will be open that same day since 1:00pm.
More about Area Zinc: Founded in 2007 in Spain, this internationally renowned webzine is directed by Andres Vargas. More than 30 thematic editions have been published throughout the years, showcasing the artworks of more than 1,000 artists from all around the world. Area Zinc has been successfully giving voice to all mediums which include illustration, painting, sculpture, photography and more, always focused on representing the latest tendencies of these art forms. For more information, please visit www.area-zinc.com.
MANO Fine Art presents: “All Dressed Up”
Saturday, May 19, 2012 , 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Floor)
Miami, FL 33155
in the Bird Road Art District
manofineart.com
The interpretation of the world’s masterpieces is hardly a new phenomenon. Artists often look to the past to learn from the old masters. In “All Dressed Up: Meninasâ€, contemporary artist: Daniel Garcia, Osvaldo Franco and MANO take on Diego Velazquez, reinterpreting his famed 1665 painting, “Las Meninasâ€, which is considered one of the greatest masterpieces ever painted.
The exhibit is not only a matter of looking back at the past but also exploring the popularity of the motif, Las Meninas (Spanish translation Ladies in Waiting). It seems that every generation has made Velazquez’s “meninas†a reflection of their own, hundreds of artists from Pablo Picasso to Vik Muniz have been inspired by the works’ enigmatic qualities.
In response to this common inspiration, Daniel Garcia, Osvaldo Franco and MANO allowed their own creativity to flow and their original inspirations evolved into multiple individual interpretations. The exhibit includes linoleum prints, works on paper, mixed media, oil and acrylic inspirations in a myriad of sizes. Velazquez would be pleased.
MANO Fine Art is located in the Bird Road Art District at 4225 SW 75 Avenue (2nd Floor). For more information please contact 305.467.6819.
Cleaning for Cancer Gala
05/24/2012, 7:30 pm
FontaineBleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenues
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Four hour open bar, dinner, dancing and a silent auction
Entertainment includes singers, Daniel Bouchet, and Melissa Burnos
Special guests including well known sports and TV personalities: Michael “The Grinder†Mizrachi, Davone Bess.
Master of ceremony Charles J.Kropke , CEO & Author
Special Guest Speaker: Astrid Nicastri , Cancer Survivor
We expect a great turnout for food, fun and charity for all!
The Gala will be a night to celebrate and to spotlight cancer patients and survivors.
Lose your Event. Come to your Senses
Thursday May 10th , 7-8:30 pm
The Standard Hotel
40 Island Ave
Miami Beach FL 33139
www.vanessascotto.com
Are you stressed? Running around so much you haven’t had time to stop and smell the roses?
Remember when life felt light and joyful?
Lose your Mind. Come to your Senses is the antidote to today’s hectic lifestyle.
This pleasure-oriented mindfulness class will provide you with the take-home tips and techniques developed to refuel your body and replenish your Soul.
Restore your health and energy today by learning to slow down, tune in, and Savor life.
Cost: $25.00 (Includes indoor baths at The Standard!)
To register email thespa@standardhotel.com or call (305) 704-3945
For more information:
http://vanessascotto.com/classes-workshops/
http://www.facebook.com/events/124874187645714/
Bird Road Art Walk
May 19, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street), extending south to SW 48 St. The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave. Please check our website for map and a complete listing of particpating studios/galleries.
thebirdroadartdistrict.com
Join the most curious of collectors and art aficionados in Miami for the Bird Road Art Walk, Saturday, May 19 (& every 3rd Saturday of each month).
Enjoy an evening of visual and performing arts, engaging live demonstrations and spoken word. Explore the creative process in more than 30+ artists’ studios meet the artists and discover hundreds of original works of art. Recently named “Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011” by Miami New Times, the Bird Road Art Walk is the place to experience Miami’s growing art scene.
This event is free and open to the public. Start your Art Walk at any of the featured studios or galleries. Enjoy ample free parking and our complimentary shuttle bus that loops continuously throughout the evening stopping at each participating venue.
Featuring: 3rd Door Art Project, Abel Triana Art, Abuela Art Gallery, Accent Alternative Art Space, Akuara Teatro Workshop, Aperture Studios, Art Cafe, Bohemio Art, Inc., Julio Cesar Art, Chavarriaga Fine Art Studio, Elcira Chomat Art, Esteban Blanco Art Studio, H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery II, Ismael Gomez Peralta Art Studio, Juan M Benitez Art, La Silla Gallery, Liliana Leiro, Madero Art, MANO Fine Art Project Space, Maruchi Carmona Art, Matthew Miller/Nickel Glass Studio, Miami Art Club, Miami’s Brick & Mortar Gallery @Palmetto Carpet, Nedine del Valle, Nestor Arenas Art Studio, Perez Art Gallery, Rafael Consuegra/ Cuadart Studio, Ray Azcuy Art Studio, Romero-Hidalgo Artists’ Studios/MyArt Ventures, LLC, Roy Rodriguez Art Studio, Stained Glass of Miami, SpeakFridays! (Miami’s Most Diverse Open Mic), t.a. project, Valmar Design Gallery, Sandy Levy/Visual Impact Photography, Yacqueline Ruiz Art and the Warehouse Alternative Space.
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.
Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.
Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts
Don’t be strangers come on by.
Tango Conspiracy
Sat, May 12, 2012, 9:00 pm
PAX MIAMI
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, FL, 33130
www.paxmiami.com
In 2005 Jimena Fama, an extremely talented vocalist, musician, composer and producer journeyed to her native country, Argentina to explore her musical roots and to capture the heart and soul of Tango. Understanding that both tango and dub had a subdued and deep sound, she decided to combine the genres. The result would be Electro Dub Tango, with a brilliant collaboration of renowned Tango musicians released in October 2005. The first branded album of a collection produced by MaktubRecords for Graziano’s Group.
With overwhelming response and popular demand, this project gave birth to her band…“Tango Conspiracyâ€. A talented plot of Miami and New York based musicians including Jimena Fama (Composer/Producer/Vocals/ Dj set / Guitar), Leo Barbosa / Juan Pablo Jofre Romarion (Bandoneon), Anibal Berraute / Maurizio Najt (Pianist), Jorge Carlos Oviedo (Violinist), Cedric Munch (Bassists) and Christopher Whitman (VJ) . Tango Conspiracy sets out to explore the deepest realms of this Argentinean folklore music by enhancing its subdued and intense mood with electronic dub undertones.
In January, 2007 Jimena wrote, produced and released the second album of Electro Dub Tango Collection. Electro Dub Tango meets Bossa Nova. A total inovative creation. It continues the trip to Buenos Aires making some stops in Rio. It’s Funk, it’s Lounge, it’s Tango, it’s Dub and it’s Bossa Nova.
Electro Dub Tango meets Europe is the third release! (2009). Mixing the Electro Dub Tango sound with old and new European influences was born this cool piece for the collection.
June 2010 World Cup Times …Fama’s conspiration and another album for the Electro Dub Tango Collection.
Tango and Fútbol (soccer), pop culture, unbridled passion. From the deepest beat of the Argentine heart, moving people, touching lives.
“Electro Dub Tango meets the Worldâ€, celebrates the euphoria of the new edition of the World Cup 2010, with subtle influences of the world of soccer and its African context.
Prepare to experience this unique and innovative sound!!
Free parking on 7th St across from Publix!
Luis Bofill – Afro Cuban Cultural Series
5/11/12, 10pm
PAX Miami
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, FL, 33130
www.paxmiami.com
LUIS BOFILL cuban singer born in La Habana, Cuba. After graduating from the Conservatorio de Canto and the Universidad de La Habana, he launched his career in the late 70’s during the Mov. de la Nueva Trova as a member of the “Cuba Nueva” a group that played traditional Cuban music. In 1981 he won a prestigious award as a solo artist in “Todo el mundo canta” a national TV program that lead him to give performances in theatres, clubs, TV programs and tour the country. He then participated, and won, in many music and theatre festivals such as the “Enrique Mantici” song competition, the “Antonio Ma Romeu” popular music competition and the “Plaza Vieja” theatre festival.
Free parking on 7th St across from Publix!
Social Media #PumaBrunch with @SocialMedia305 and special guests from the Puma Social Team and the Volvo Ocean Race at the Puma Pavilion on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
“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. Miami is the only North American stopover of this global “Super Bowl†of sailing.”
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Electric Kif
5/10/12, 9:oopm
PAX Miami
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, FL, 33130
www.paxmiami.com
The energy of analog execution in the fusion of drum and bass, cosmic funk, rock, pop, house, jazz and music in general.
Free parking on 7th St. Across from Publix!
Drive By Big Band
05/09/2012, 7:00pm
PAX Miami
337 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, FL, 33130
www.paxmiami.com
We are a 17 piece big band with vocalist, led by Clark Hunt/Jared Lanham. Featuring many great professional musicians from the greater Atlanta area. Major Bailey and Ryan Chapman lead Drive-By Big Band/ Miami.
Free Parking Located on 7th Street across from Publix!
Great drink specials!
Miami Dance Festival Closing Party A Do Good at Wood Event
Wednesday, May 9, 6 to 9 PM
Wood Tavern
112 NE 41 Street
Wynwood, Miami 33137
Plentiful on-street parking
Your Tax Deductible Donation Of $15 Gets You:
Discounted drinks 6 to 9 PM
Free Galaxy Girl Miami Dance Festival theme cocktails 7 to 8 PM
Bring your friends for a really great, casual, but fun evening!
Make your donation online in advance at: www.momentumdance.com
Cafeina | Art Walk + After Party
May 12, 2012, 7:00 pm – 3:00 am
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
More Info
Cafeina & The Wynwood Exhibition Present:
“Everything is Going to be Fine’
An exhibition featuring the works of artists Andrew Nigon & Carmen Tiffany, who are both current Fountainhead Resident Artists.
Opening Reception: 7 – 10PM
This exhibition delves into the fragmented material world of discarded possessions, sentimental fabrics and industrial textiles that reflect both ends of the duo’s collective spectrum of found objects.
Andrew’s work draws attention to the bizarre nature of humanities existence, in which the insatiable drive to improve while simultaneously living with in bodies that are in constant decay. Using the discarded detritus of society in chorus with materials such as polyurethane foam and secondâ€hand textiles, he creates heroic yet tragic monuments devoted to a human race that is trapped in an incomplete and fractured world. He will be showcasing sculpture works.
Carmen Tiffany was born in the rural western United States in 1982. Her work deals with the fantastical artifice and promise of children’s media and contaminates it with life’s, often visceral, realities. Exploiting the societal underbelly of the rural American west she creates lineage between pathetic entropies and the promise in the modern version of childhood. She will be showcasing installation, painting & video.
Art Walk After Party
VJ Tom Laroc { Garden }
Resident DJ Supersede { Lounge }
Cover after 10PM
Ketel One bottle specials!
Reserve your table in advanced: 305.438.0792
Find out more about the Fountainhead Residency!
The Performing Hearts
05/26/2012, 6:00pm
The Manuel Artime Theatre
900 SW 1st Street
Miami, FL 33130
www.LaBelleTifi.com
The “Performing Hearts†will be filled with excitement, glamour and inspiration featuring singing, dancing, modeling and acting!
This is a Family Friendly, Red Carpet event and we are inviting everyone to come out and enjoy their Saturday evening at the “Performing Heartsâ€.
One lucky guest will win a free painting from the renowned painter “Rell The Artist†valued at over $10,000.00.
Red Carpet Opens at 6pm
Regular Tickets: $25
Front Rows: $30
VIP Balcony- $35
Annual White Party
5/26/2012, 11:00P
AiZiA at Westin Diplomat Resort
3660 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, Fl. 33019
majesticgroupevents.com
Annual White Party
Featuring Remy V Mojito “the drink ofspring”
Experience the glamour, the people, themusic, exquisite décor & VIP Luxury
Musicby DJ Don Hot & DJ Money D
Complimentary entry before 1230a with RSVP at majesticgroupevents@gmail.com or call 786-970-7403
1Love Wednesdays
May 9, 2012, 10pm – 4am
Ricochet Bar/Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd.
Midtown Miami
www.ricochetlounge.com
1Love Wednesdays @ Ricochet
Presented by A-Train/ Iron Lyon/ Square Rootz Clothing
Reggae / Hip-Hop / Classics
w/ monthly appearances by The 1Love DJs
Walshy Fire
Tom Laroc
iCue
D-Up
Sharpsound
+ weekly warm-up tunes
w/ DJs: ODM & Ras Adrian
10p / No Cover / No List
Wynwood Studio Walk Launch!
May 10, 2012, 5-9 PM
Wynwood Arts District
participating studios along 2nd NW Ave
from 21-28th Street
www.facebook.com/wynwoodstudiowalk
Starting May 2012, local artists working in the Wynwood Miami Arts District will have the pleasure of opening to the public twice a month on Thursdays, after-work-hours (5-9 PM), for community events called WYNWOOD STUDIO WALKS (May 10 and May 24). During these events, all artists will be present and working in their respective studios, allowing visitors to get a complete art experience, to meet the artists personally, learn about their creations and get a behind-the-scenes look into Wynwood’s local artists’ studios. On behalf of Wynwood’s local artists’ community, we greatly appreciate your helping us spread the word about these unique events, to be held monthly starting May 2012.
Beyond The Visual Spectrum Explorations in Alternative Photography
May 12, 2012, 6-10 PM
Atelier 1022 Studio and Fine Arts Gallery
2732 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
Atelier 1022 Studio and Fine Art Gallery presents ‘Beyond The Visual Spectrum: Explorations in Alternative Photography’ – the first solo exhibit of resident artist Carlos Rodriguez-Feo, opening May 12th, 2012, 6-10 PM. The photographic works and accompanying rare camera collection featured in ‘Beyond The Visual Spectrum’ form a comprehensive expression of Carlos Rodriguez-Feo’s mantra – ‘Rescuing Photographic Sensibilities’. Coincides with the Wynwood Art Walk for May.
Musimelange Mother’s Day Event: Music, Art and A Taste of Spain
Sunday, May 13, 6pm
M Building
194 NW 30th Street
Miami, FL
$55 Online, $65 at the door
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday? Do you have plans yet?
After a concert at the Adrienne Arsht Center with The Miami Symphony Orchestra(MISO), Anne Chicheportiche (violin), Katinka Kleijn (cello) & Ciro Fodere (piano) will perform an intimate French and Argentinean chamber music concert in the magical living room of a gallery in the Wynwood Art District: The M Building!
Treat mom to a special evening!
The evening begins at 6 p.m. and includes a special Mother’s Day SURPRISE!
ACT 1: Excite your palates by experiencing culinary resemblances between France and Argentina! Buena Vista Deli & La Estancia Argentina prepare scrumptious accompaniments to a wine tasting presented by Sunset Corners, to be paired with…
ACT 2: Piazzolla’s fiery Estaciones Porteñas, Ravel’s Blues, Debussy’s impressionistic Reflets Dans l’Eau, and more!
ACT 3: Get to know the performers, and members of MISO, around a variety of Dulce de Leches from La Estancia Argentina, Macarons from Lovely Daze Desserts and other goodies from Buena Vista Deli!
Special art exhibit by Isa Zapata.
RSVP highly recommended for a sumptuous evening of effortless elegance that enhances all your senses!
The Arc of South Florida Annual Summer Spree Auction
May 11, 2012, Starts at 5:45 p.m.
Marriott Miami Airport
1201 N.W. Le Jeune Road
Miami, Fl.
www.arcsofla.org
In its 17th edition, this exciting auction features a wealth of vacation packages. as well as short getaways, great restaurants, passes for cultural and sporting activities and other events. Sponsored by American Airlines, the event will also feature food, hors d’oeuvres, wine, raffle prices. Live auction featuring worldwide trip will be conducted by auctioneer Michael Guyer, and live entertainment provided by Linda, The Rose. Tickets at the door cost $75. Guests that register in advance, however, can save $10 off the total price by pre-registering at www.summerspreeauction.com or calling the Arc of South Florida, at 305-759-8500 ext. 141.
The Arc of South Florida is a local chapter of The Arc, one of the largest volunteer organizations in the U.S. Founded in 1953 by a group of concerned parents, the organization serves 60,000 Miami-Dade adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing specialized programs and services through ten locations, to help individuals lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Date & Wine
05/19/2012, 07:00pm
Cavas Wine Cafe
900 South Miami Ave.
Miami, Florida 33130
Register Online
Age group: 45-55
See you there!
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.
Miami Dolphins Legend Jason Taylor to be Honored at 15th Annual Cuisine for Art Fundraiser
Thursday, May 17, 6 p.m.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
artandculturecenter.org
Miami Dolphins legend and former National Football League All-Pro Jason Taylor will be honored for his contributions to South Florida at this year’s Cuisine for Art fund-raiser slated for Thursday, May 17 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Benefiting the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, this event features elected government officials and community leaders serving as celebrity waiters.
The party kicks off at 6 p.m. with wine and vodka cocktails courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits and hors d’oeuvres. Following will be a sit-down dinner, the awards presentation, a silent and live auction of one-of-a-kind items and a raffle for prizes. Entertainment will be provided by Rock With U.
This year’s celebrity waiters are: Hon. Patricia Asseff, City of Hollywood commissioner; John Benz, senior vice president and chief strategic officer, Memorial Healthcare System; Hon. Richard Blattner, City of Hollywood commissioner; Hon. Peter Bober, mayor, City of Hollywood; Marc Cannon, senior vice president-corporate communications and public policy, AutoNation; Hon. Beam Furr, City of Hollywood commissioner; Hon. Joe Gibbons, Florida State Representative; Michael Goodman, partner, Bitner Goodman; Hon. Sue Gunzburger, Broward County commissioner; Hon. Evan Jenne, Florida State Representative; Jen Klassens, vice president-programs, The Wasie Foundation; Phil Madow, president, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; Jason Martinez, WPLG Local 10 morning and noon news anchor; Vanessa Medina, WSVN 7 reporter; Hon. Heidi O’Sheehan, City of Hollywood commissioner; Diana Pittarelli, president, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce/realtor associate, First Colonial Realty; Carole Pumpian, president, Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce/president, CPumpian PR; Trina Robinson, NBC6 news anchor/meteorologist; Fran Russo, City of Hollywood commissioner; Hon. Elaine Schwartz, Florida State Representative; Linda Sherwood, vice mayor, City of Hollywood; Hon. Eleanor Sobel, Florida State Senator; and Brent Spechler, chairman of the board, Broward Boys and Girls Club/president/founder, WorkNet Network, Inc.
Jules Meyer, Susan Renneisen and Anna Smith are this year’s Cuisine for Art Event co-chairs.
The 15th annual Cuisine for Art fundraiser sponsors include AutoNation, Bitner Goodman, Florida Power & Light, Hazen & Sawyer, Memorial Hospital, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Southern Wine and Spirits and The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa.
Tickets are $100 per person if purchased by May 14; $120 per person at the door. To reserve your seat, become a sponsor, or receive more information, please visit ArtAndCultureCenter.org or call 954-921-3274.
Craft Beer Dinner @ db Bistro Moderne
May 15th 2012, 6:30
db Bistro Moderne Miami
Inside the JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Blvd. Way
Miami, FL 33131
www.dbbistro.com
Celebrate American Craft Beer Week at db Bistro Moderne with a family-style dinner featuring Cigar City Brewing, our favorite South Florida artisanal micro-brewery. Beer evangelist Phil Palmisano will be pouring a Ligero Black Lager, a Bone Valley Hopped Brown Ale and more!
Each of the four courses includes three beer-friendly options from oysters and ceviche to Bavarian Weisswurst, and of course, the famed db Burger, not to mention desserts such as the irresistible Chocolate Dulce de Leche Napoleon.
Orchids in the Park
5/26/2012 & 5/27/2012, 10 AM to 5 PM (both days)
Dante Fascell Park
8600 SW 57th Ave (Red Road)
South Miami, FL
www.orchidmania.org
OrchidMania South Florida will hosts its 14th annual Orchids in the Park, an orchid sale benefiting Project Cradle, an affiliate volunteer program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine that provides assistance to children and adolescents with HIV/AIDS in Miami-Dade County.
The sale features numerous types of orchids for sale, including rare and exotic species. In addition, the world famous Orchid Doctor will be available for consultations, as well as potting and mounting demonstrations.
Admission: Free!
Dangerflow LIVE @ Cafeina Wynwood
Friday, May 11, 2012, 7PM
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami FL 33127
More Info
Come start your weekend right as Dangerflow performs LIVE at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge this Friday night, May 11, 2011. Cafeina, located in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, offers a unique ambiance with a cozy lounge, tapas-style restaurant, art gallery & outdoor patio. Dangerflow will be featured in the patio at 10:30pm, providing funky danceable grooves to make your hips move! Kick off the evening with KAIRO during Happy Hour + get up & get down with the sounds of DJ BLAZE all night!
$5 Cover after 10PM
Macchialina Taverna Rustica is the culmination of Chef Michael Pirolo’s long culinary journey. His vision and inspiration have been shaped by everything from the Michelin honored kitchen he’s toiled in, to the late night street food he’s sampled along the way. The recipe is simple; clean flavors, fresh ingredients and rustic accents. The evening should start with samplings of “affetatti†(selections of salumi such as prosciutto, culatello, finocchiona, house made terrines, pâtés and sausages) and antipastos such as polenta board with cippolinis, sweetbreads & sausage or broccoli rabe al Cesare ( a fun take on a classic Caesar ) . House made pizzas will also be featured blending two distinct styles. One style from his adolescent years outside of Naples and another from his years spent in New York City. All pastas at Macchialina will be house made daily. Selections will vary from classic time honored styles to new Italian inspired creations by Chef Michael. Signature pastas will include Chef Michaels Taleggio and braised shortrib Lasagna, as well as Cavatelli “Macchialina†with ragu Napoletano and pecorino. Large plates share the marquee at Macchialina and star an array of fresh fish and meats to chose from; worth noting is the amazing Pork Chop Milanese with pork jus and arugula.
West Kendall Baptist Hospital: Make Health a Fun Family Affair
May 12, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
9555 SW 162 Avenue
Miami, FL 33196
WestKendallBaptistHospital.com
Join our West Kendall Baptist Hospital family for a wellness fair in honor of our first anniversary and to celebrate the grand opening of our NEW Family Medicine Center.
Wholesome family fun:
• Health screenings
• Games and activities for kids
• Cooking demonstrations
• Snacks and refreshments
• Commemorative gifts
• Surprises and much more!
Price: Free Admission!
Grand Opening of Strip Restaurant “A Modern Steakhouse”
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 7:00 pm
801 Brickell Bay Dr
Miami 33131
www.MiamiStripsteaks.com
Must RSVP to: RSVP@fabulousmiami.com is requested by May 8th as space is limited
Chivas Regal invites you to the Grand Opening of Strip Restaurant ” A Modern Steak House”
Open Bar from 7 pm to 9 pm Courtesy of Chivas Regal
Enjoy delicious appetizers
Bring your business Cards for a chance to win a Dinner for two Courtesy of Strip Restaurant
Dress code: Cocktail attire
$8 Valet Parking Available
Maite Makeup Company Launch Reception
May 12, 2012, 9pm
Catalina Hotel
Miami Beach
“Maite Make Up Company†will launch and unveil their cosmetic line with a VIP Cocktail Reception and Showcase
This private event will host special guests such as Miss Haiti Universe 2010, Sarodj Bertin, who has a Limited Edition collection within their line; Fashion Designer Alex Hamdan as the Mistress of Ceremony; Paige Rose Figueira, winner of “The Maite Make Up Company Model Searchâ€; WPLG News Anchor Neki Mohan, as well as many other special guests. In addition, Miss Bertin will be signing autographs of her new calendar.
Dominican Makeup Artists Maite Rivera and Luisa Mendez, whom have had a passion for makeup their whole lives, created “Maite Make Up Companyâ€. Being best friends and mothers added a special take to their approach in the makeup world. “Makeup should be wearable, flattering and good for you,†says Maite Rivera, President and CEO of “Maite Makeup Companyâ€. Their makeup line includes mineral and regular makeup allowing their clients a choice. “We love all the trends going on right now; color blocking, pastels and nude lips, but we are also big advocates of “make what works for you†your trend. That is precisely why we are launching our first collection with colors that flatter every woman, and every complexion, from mommies on the go, to high fashion models.†“It’s amazing to see what a little makeup can do for someone’s self-confidence no matter their age.†says Luisa Mendez, Vice President and COO of Maite Makeup Company.
Their makeup brand includes a full line of highly pigmented mineral makeup with high-end ingredients, environmentally friendly packaging and labeling. They are FDA approved and are not tested on animals. Gentle on sensitive skin and hypoallergenic.
The entire makeup line will be available late May on www.maitemakeupcompany.com and in select Salons and Spas, such as the very luxurious Lacuna Hair Salon & Spa in Miami Gardens, FL. It isn’t surprising that they have been intricately involved with every aspect of their company, from product development to art direction and marketing.
Whether you are shopping online, booking a makeover or scheduling a makeup workshop, they will ensure when you are done you feel like the best version of yourself.
For more information on this event contact Picture Perfect Planning at 786-206-1544 or send an email to Lourdes@pictureperfectplanning.com
2nd Annual Overtown Music Project Gospel Brunch
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 11:15am until 1:30pm
Bethen A.M.E. Church
245 NW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33136
Order on Eventbrite
Overtown Music Project Presents: One Miami, United: A Non-Denominational Gospel Brunch Celebrating Overtown
Featuring:
– Overtown musicians making joyful noises
– Toe-tapping live Gospel from the choir
– A one hour, non-denominational service in one of Miami’s oldest communities
– Miami’s civic and community heroes
– Miss Vivian’s homeade sweet potato pie
– Mama’s chicken and biscuits
– Red velvet waffles that will make you swoon
$25 Admission
Free to Overtown residents
Family Resource Center 16th Annual Charity Bowling Tournament
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Check-In 12:30PM
Tournament 1:00PM
Bird Bowl
9275 SW 40 Street
Miami, Florida 33165
Register Your Team Today!
$350 Per Lane
Includes 4 bowlers, shoes, and lunch
All proceeds from this event will directly support critically important programs aimed at treating and preventing child abuse and neglect at the Family Resource Center.
Brilliance New York Boutique + Salon Grand Opening Fete
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Brilliance New York
Miami Beach, FL
RSVP to brillianceny@taraink.com
Brilliance New York Boutique + Salon is celebrating the Grand Opening of its Lincoln Road boutique and salon which offers clients luxury items comprised of a unique blend of ingredients and materials found only in the most fertile regions of nature.
The evening, hosted by Maria Tettamanti of The Wordy Girl and Miami.com, Ginger Harris of Electric Blogarella and Kelly Saks of Kelly’s Kloset, will familiarize guests with the reasons why Brilliance New York is known as “A Woman’s Candy Store.â€
Brilliance New York’s two-story facility is the ultimate destination for all things beauty. Guests will get a sneak peek at the boutique’s latest expansion of its full-service salon, while indulging in mini-makeovers, a Q&A with celebrity hair stylists, raffles, light bites provided by West Avenue Café, cocktails and more.
WARNING: NOT FOR ANYONE UNDER 18
Exxxotica Miami Beach
May 18th through the 20th, 2012
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
A Who’s Who of Adult & Beyond Set To Attend The Nation’s Largest Event Dedicated to Love & Sex in South Beach.
Tickets are on sale now at www.mb.exxxoticaexpo.com/tickets. EXXXOTICA Miami Beach returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center, May 18th-20th. Show hours are Friday 4pm-11pm, Saturday 1pm-11pm and Sunday 1pm-7pm. Information on all things EXXXOTICA, including expos in Chicago and New Jersey, can be found at eXXXoticaExpo.com.
EXXXOTICA, the nation’s largest event dedicated to love and sex, is gearing up to hit Miami Beach for the seventh straight year. Companies from all sectors of the adult industry and beyond are ready to celebrate sexy with over 20,000 expected attendees.
Adult cam community xPeeps.com are back as sponsors of the EXXXOTICA Entertainment Stage. With a planned lineup like none other in the history of the event, all of the great performances ranging from Belladonna’s high-flying Cirque De Bella silks act, to legendary hip-hop performer Black Thought and The Roots Crew All Stars will be framed by xPeeps.
Back for the third straight year and seventh event in a row, webcam juggernaut MyFreeCams.com is a major sponsor of EXXXOTICA. More than 30 of their most popular webcam models will be onsite to sign autographs and meet fans who want to see them up close and personal.
Not to be outdone, Flirt4Free, a top web destination for free live chat, adult cams, and more, are joining the party at this year’s EXXXOTICA. Their services will be on display in a 600 square foot booth at the very front of the show floor and are a sponsor of the exhibitor and media badges. They will be on hand hiring new cam models, promoting new projects, meeting with prospective models and studios, and showing everyone why they’re one of the top companies in their niche.
Additional first time sponsors include Executive Fantasy Hotels, Miami’s premier private paradise.They are sponsoring the show’s famed huge Mechanical Penis ride —The Weenis — as well as building a replica of one of their exquisite hotel rooms. Miami’s most popular gentlemen’s club, King of Diamonds will be on hand with their top talent showing attendees why celebrities like T.I., Drake, Lil’ Wayne and Rick Ross frequent the fashionable establishment. Secret Fantasys, whose online store features thousands of titillating products at amazing prices is debuting their brand during the three day love and sex expo. “The Ultimate Babe Site,” FreeOnes.com will be presenting the Miss FreeOnes winners on the xPeeps.com Entertainment Stage Saturday night. Up and coming starlet Malena Morgan will be co-hosting the must-see show as a new girl is crowned Miss FreeOnes for 2012. Idealgasm (the “Groupon” of the adult world) rounds out the list of first time sponsors to the event. Offering deals that you cannot find anywhere else on the internet, Idealgasm will be a sponsor of EXXXOTICA for the entire 2012 show run.
LA Direct Models and East Coast Direct Models — the industry’s top talent agencies on either coast of the country are returning once again with an unprecedented number of the world’s top stars at their booths. Both agencies continue to set the industry standard of who’s who in adult, and their stars such as Kagney Linn Karter, Charmane Star, Ann Marie Rios, Courtney Cummz, Playboy Playmate Spencer Scott, Gracie Glam, Amy Brooke, Tory Lane and dozens more will be at the show in their booths.
Bangbros, producers of “the world’s best amateur porn,” will once again have the infamous Bangbus on the show floor for fans to snap photos of where many a star was born. Distinguishing themselves from their competitors, heavy hitting talent such as Phoenix Marie, Abella Anderson, Diamond Kitty, Rachel Starr and Alexis Fawx, will be in attendance confirming that the Bangbros booth will certainly be a popular destination on the show floor.
Eros.com, the web’s premier site for all things erotic, are back for a second straight year. They will be located next to EXXXOTICA’s Submission Dungeon and are a sponsor of Submission’s Saturday night official EXXXOTICA after party.
What EXXXOTICA would be complete without CLUB magazine? The world’s top men’s magazine is once again front and center with their giant booth that brings the world’s top men’s fantasies to life with a roster of stars that is unmatched. Already confirmed to appear at CLUB Spotlight this year are such major adult celebs such as Vivid’s Allie Haze, Capri Anderson, former WWE wrestling superstar Chyna, Adam & Eve contract star Teagan Presley, as well as A-list names such as Tori Black, Alexis Texas, Lexi Belle, Eva Angelina, Stoya, Skin Diamond, Gianna Michaels, Tanya Tate, Joanna Angel, Seymore Butts, Mari Possa, Brooklyn Lee, Sophie Dee, and more slated to meet and greet fans.
Making her return to South Beach is one of the biggest stars in the history of adult entertainment, Belladonna. She will not only be appearing with her company, Belladonna Entertainment, but performing her amazing aerial silks routine daily. Also sponsoring and perfoming is Rubberdoll, the fetish goddess and EXXXOTICA fan favorite. Back by popular demand, she will be taking photos with fans, signing autographs and appearing on the xPeeps.com Entertainment Stage with her amazing live fetish show every night.
Pornstar Tweet will be tweeting live updates from the EXXXOTICA show floor as a sponsor for the third straight year. Their list of talent includes Nikki Delano, Katie Summer, Kendra Lust and Brittany Amber. Pornstar Roadtrip is back for the second straight year making the drive from Las Vegas to Miami Beach in the Roadtrip Camper promoting the EXXXOTICA destination along the way.
Last but certainly not least, South Florida’s top adults-only publication, Xcitement will be celebrating their 20th year in business. Their staff and stars are set to celebrate alongside the nation’s largest event dedicated to love and sex.
Other premium exhibitors to take note of include” Twisted Cherry, Hedonism Resorts, Dr. Sean Simon Plastic Surgery, Crimsin City, Hormone Logics, Mojo Products, SugardaddyForMe.com, XcitMe TV and Two In The Shirt.
Global Medical Brigade
May 10th, 2012, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Westin Colonnade
180 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
100 attendees
$35.00 donation
An evening of great food, cocktails, music and entertainment. Everything being donated by our local community.
100 % of proceeds will de donated to Charity
Restaurants Participating in food and wine reception: Season 52, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Pardos, Red Koi, La Cofradia, Tarpon Bend, Crave, Green table, Ana Capri and Christy’s Steakhouse.
Ghana, along with Honduras and Panama, are the foci of Medical Brigades, where more than 3,000 annual student volunteers and health professionals travel to establish mobile clinics in under resourced communities. Communities are selected on an extensive study based on need, access to medicine and include a collection of information to create baseline demographic information
Important Statistics about our average Community Partners:
· Typically no doctors within a 20 mile radius
· Average family income is less than $2 a day
· 20% of patients have never seen a doctor outside of GMB
· Typical families have less than 3 gallons of water per day to use
27 Club: “Litâ€; multimedia art exhibit by Mariah Fox
Opening Reception: Falls Art District Gallery Walk
Friday, May 18, 2012 from 7-10pm*
Pyramid Studios
8890 SW 129 Terrace
Miami, FL 33176
*27 Club: “Lit†will be on display from May 18-June 22, 2012
(Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Mariah Fox will have a solo showing of her work at Pyramid Studios in Miami, Florida.
Since the early 90s, popular culture has increasingly mused about the “The 27 Club†(a title given to the group of musicians whose lives were interrupted at the age of 27). Whether we believe in coincidence, numerology or nonsense, an unsolvable mystery seems to bind the lives and deaths of these enigmatic figures. Mariah Fox’s latest exhibition pays tribute – to Hendrix, Joplin, Basquiat, and others – exploring and exposing moody glimpses of the mythic personas who rest eternally in “Club 27.†Visitors of 27 Club: “Lit†can expect to see unusual portraiture of legends from pop culture.
The large and small mixed media sculptures merge Mariah Fox’s technical background and fascination with history, culture, dreams, light and shadow.
Mariah Fox, multimedia artist illustrator, graphic designer and educator has published her work in countless projects, including 23 books. She has exhibited at Art Basel Miami and her company, Ital Art provides creative services for a variety of clients. When not creating art or writing, Mariah lectures on graphic design, illustration and digital media at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. For more information, please visit www.mariahfox.com.
POST MoDERN group show at Fredric Snitzer Gallery Project Space
Saturday, May 12, 7-9pm
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
2247 NW 1st Place
Miami, FL 33127
Project Space: bis
POST MoDERN
May 12 – June 9, 2012
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 12, 7-9pm
Merlin Carpenter
Ian Cheng
Jason Galbut
Ed Lehan
Georgie Nettell
Georgia Sagri
Thank You Brenda
Fredric Snitzer Gallery is pleased to announce that Clayton Deutsch, director of Formalist Sidewalk Poetry Club, will curate a series of exhibitions in our project space. The first exhibition POST MoDERN, will open on Saturday, May 12, 2012, with a reception from 7-9 pm. For further information, please contact the gallery at infor@snitzer.com or visit our website www.snitzer.com.
Sagri has hung large sheets of neon-colored gel on the wall with smiley shapes cut out of them in an intentionally naïve manner.
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day
Friday, May 11
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL
National Public Gardens Day
Today we celebrate and appreciate all that our nation’s public gardens and urban greenspaces offer, from art and education to healthy environments and lifestyles. Join us for a special guided tour of two local gardens designed by acclaimed landscape architect Raymond Jungles to showcase native plants and trees, waterfeatures with red mangrove and pond apple trees and the use of South Florida oolite limestone.
The tour features our newly-renovated garden as well as the rooftop garden of the New World Center.
Tours at 11AM and 2PM are limited to 20 participants each and last about an hour
Suggested donation $5 per person
Meet at the Garden’s Entrance Plaza at 18th Street & Convention Center Drive
Learn about our nation’s public gardens at www.nationalpublicgardensday.org
Throughout May, Miami Beach Botanical Garden is participating in Miami Museum Month
See www.mbgarden.org for this month’s environmental education and arts programming
Latino Fashion Week 2012
May 11, 9pm
Shore Club
1901 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ohlala Events And Shore Club Present Models Night Out Miami.
Latino Fashion Week 2012.
Celebrating And Benefiting Autism Speaks May 11th /9PM
What Women Want presents Farewell to Cannes
Saturday, May 12th 2012, 7PM – 10PM
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
More Info
For the past decade Nikki Beach has adorned the sands of the South of France with its beautiful people and riveting music during the International Cannes film festival. Nikki Beach Miami in conjunction with its signature fashion series What Women Want are delighted to celebrate Nikki Beach Cannes 10th Anniversary. The Farewell to Cannes Anniversary event will take place Saturday May 12, 2012 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. This Ode to the South of France theatrical fashion event will feature a seductive French Cabaret production by Erika Moon Productions with Cannes Inspired Fashion by the Talented Felix Llamog. Also expect an exclusive Marilyn Monroe feature rendition by Erika Moon herself.
Sipping on Champagne beachside while Erika Moon and Les DeÌlicieuses performs is just one of the perks of this over the top girl’s night out. Fashionistas alike can shop Felix Llamog’s runway looks at his pop up boutique immediately following the show. Erika Moon will also be promoting her Art of Seduction work shop and Erika Moon’s Boutique, featuring her exclusive, elegant jewelry line. Also joining us, is Amazon’s top 10 bestselling Author and founder of The Sex In South Beach School of Sensual Satisfaction, Dr. Sonjia, promoting and signing her steamiest book yet, Sex in South Beach. And what would a girls night out be without pampering? Planet Beach Contempo Spa will be giving away complimentary spa treatments as a preview for their Mothers day event.
While you’re here be sure to have a taste of our dinner menu and our delectable tapas, make your dinner reservations soon as space is limited reservations.miami@nikkibeach.com . For more information or to RSVP please visit www.nikkibeachmiami.com/whatwomenwant
Volvo Ocean Race Downtown Miami Race Village
May 6th- May 20th, 10:00am- 7:00pm Sun- Thu; 10:00 am- 10:00pm Fri-Sat
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL.
www.volvooceanracemiami.org
The Volvo Ocean Race is an extreme global sailing race and is widely known as the ‘Everest of Sailing.’ The global sailing race kicked off from Alicante, Spain on November 5th, and will conclude in Galway, Ireland, in July 2012. The teams are competing across 39,270 nautical miles through some of the world’s most treacherous seas. All 6 teams are estimated to arrive into Downtown Miami in 90 days.
The Volvo Ocean Race Miami stopover: Downtown Miami Village is a large scale production and 14-day event taking place in Bicentennial Park. Spanning over 27 acres overlooking the bay in Downtown Miami, 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 150,000 attendees are expected as Miami is the only North American stopover of this global “Super Bowl†of sailing.
Small Membership by Mark Della Ventura
May 31st-June 24th, Performances run Thursday and Friday @ 8 pm, Saturday @ 5 pm and Sunday @ 2 pm
Alliance Theatre Lab at the Main Street Playhouse
6766 Main Street
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
www.thealliancetheatrelab.com
Alliance’s 6th Season continues with the world premiere of Mark Della Ventura’s full-length one person show, Small Membership.
Meet Matt, a 26 year old seeking attention and guidance from a group of strangers. The show centers on male insecurity and through a series of flashbacks we see his childhood and adulthood struggles with puberty, sexual orientation, anxiety, true love, heartbreak and self-determined celibacy.
“Small Membership is a one person show about a big boy with a small problem,†says Della Ventura.
Directed by Ensemble Member David Sirois.
Ticket Prices
General Admission – $30.00
Senior Admission – $15.00
Student Admission – $10.00
Preview performance, with a talk back after the show: Thursday, May 31st @ 8 pm. ($10.00 General Admission, $5.00 Student Admission)
For more information on the company, visit www.thealliancetheatrelab.com
To purchase tickets online visit www.ticketleap.com and search “Small Membership.â€
To make reservations, e-mail us at reservations@thealliancetheatrelab.com
or call 305.259.0418.
Madama Butterfly presented by Miami Lyric Opera
June 23 @ 8:00pm, June 24 @ 4:00pm
Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (305) 374-2444
miamilyricopera.org
Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly) is an opera in three acts (originally two acts) by Giacomo Puccini, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Puccini based his opera in part on the short story “Madame Butterfly†(1898) by John Luther Long, which was dramatized by David Belasco. Puccini also based it on the novel Madame Chrysanthème (1887) by Pierre Loti. According to one scholar, the opera was based on events that actually occurred in Nagasaki in the early 1890s.
The original version of the opera, in two acts, had its premiere on February 17, 1904, at La Scala in Milan. It was very poorly received despite the presence of such notable singers as soprano Rosina Storchio, tenor Giovanni Zenatello and baritone Giuseppe De Luca in the lead roles. This was due in large part to the late completion and inadequate time for rehearsals. Puccini revised the opera, splitting the second act into two acts and making other changes. On May 28, 1904, this version was performed in Brescia and was a huge success.
Between 1915 and 1920, Japan’s best-known opera singer Tamaki Miura won international fame for her performances as Cio-Cio San. Her statue, along with that of Puccini, can be found in the Glover Garden in Nagasaki, the city where the opera is set.
Butterfly is a staple of the standard operatic repertoire for companies around the world and it ranks as Number 8 in the Operabase list of the most-performed operas worldwide.
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Downtown Bridal Fashion Show Free Admission
June 10, 2012, 12:00PM-4:00PM
Courtyard Marriott Downtown
200 SE Second Avenue
Miami, Fl 33131
Courtyard Marriott Downtown Miami Hosts Summer Bridal & Quincea̱era Fashion Show РAdmission is free!
To register or for exhibitor information contact Ellie 786-487-84-88
Seductive Salsa Thursdays
5/10/12, 9pm
The Well
444 W 41st Street
Miami Beach, FL 33140
thewellmb.com
This Thursday Nite! May 10th!…..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 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!
The District Factory A Glimpse Behind The Assembly Line
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7PM-10PM
The District Factory
3900 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33137
www.districtfactory.com
*Free To The Public
Each month, The District Factory shines a spotlight on the emerging designers and artists who are single-handedly manufacturing the hottest trends. Showcasing what’s in stock, items available for sale include art, jewelry, apparel, vintage, and more.
You’re invited to check out Scratch DJ Academy Miami Graduates, DJ Zel & Scotty K, spinning at The District Factory, on May 12th from 7-10pm, where designers & artists “Pop Shop†in Miami’s Design District. Guests will sip on specialty cocktails as they enjoy an evening of shopping, art and music. Featuring 40 emerging designers & artists displaying vintage and hand crafted jewelry and apparel, a rotating art installation, film features and live DJ sounds from Scratch DJ Academy Graduates.
To add, The District Factory also features monthly rotating art installations, specialty cocktails, sounds by the pros at Scratch DJ Academy, an indie “Factory Flick†courtesy of O Cinema, and so much more.
Partners of this eagerly anticipated shopping event and mash-up also include Miami Design District, Miami Magazine, and Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables who will showcase a beautiful selection of vehicles available to Factory fans. Receiving a portion of the evening’s proceeds is Dress for Success Miami. To shop The District Factory or for exhibition opportunities, learn more by visiting www.districtfactory.com.
Second Annual Seminole Okalee Indian Village Pow-wow
Friday, May 11 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
www.semtribe.com
The second annual Seminole Okalee Indian Village Pow-wow will take place May 11 – 13 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This thrilling three-day event will showcase the rich history of the Seminole Tribe and other Native American Tribes from all over the United States through exhibition Pow-wow dancing and competitions, wildlife and snake shows, a Native American crafts marketplace, traditional food and more. Immediately following the Pow-wow at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, the public is invited to view the Freestyle Alligator Wrestling Competitions (FAWC).
Gates will open on Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. with a wildlife and snake show and an alligator wrestling show at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village Amphitheater. At noon each afternoon in Hard Rock Live, Seminole Tribe of Florida Council and Board representatives, dignitaries, veterans and royalty including Little Miss and Mr. Seminole, Miss and Jr. Miss Seminole will participate in a grand entry invocation to start the official dancing competition. Native American Tribes including Kiowa, Comanche, Lakota, Chippewa, Oneida, Cherokee and Cree will be traveling from California, North Dakota, Oklahoma, North Carolina, New York to join Seminole Tribe of Florida competitors. Men will be judged in Traditional, Grass and Fancy categories while women will compete in Traditional, Jingle and Fancy Shawl categories. The dancers will be accompanied by Southern Drums from Rose Hill and Northern Drums from Mandaree. Additional wildlife and snake shows and alligator wrestling shows will take
place throughout the weekend in between Pow-wow dancing segments. Winners of the competition will be announced at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 13.
As an added attraction post Pow-wow at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, attendees can experience the thrill of watching the dangerous and extreme sport of alligator wrestling at the Freestyle Alligator Wrestling Competitions (FAWC). Alligator wrestling started as a survival technique by the Seminole Indians to capture and transport live alligators back to their camps for food. Generations later, this technique has evolved into a spectator sport that rivals the dangers of any contact sport today. Featured wrestlers will include FAWC founders James Holt, David Weathers, Ian Tyson and Clinton Holt who have over 50 years of alligator wrestling and animal entertainment experience.
A diverse assortment of Seminole Indian and other Native American vendors will also be selling handmade Native American arts and crafts inside Hard Rock Live, and freshly prepared traditional Seminole Indian food will be available at Seminole Okalee Indian Village.
The second annual Seminole Okalee Indian Village Pow-wow is open on Friday, May 11 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission is $10 for adults (13 – 54), $8 for seniors (55+), $6 for children (5 – 12) and free for children ages four and under. Seminole Tribe of Florida members, Miccosukee Tribe of Florida members and Seminole Tribe of Florida employees are free (must show Tribal and/or employee ID). As an added incentive, one free admission will be available for moms in honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13, only, with the purchase of a regular admission ticket. Tickets will be available each day at Seminole Okalee Indian Village and at the Hard Rock Live box office.
For more information about the Seminole Okalee Indian Village Pow-wow, please contact Jennifer Osceola at 954-797-5582 or via email at jenniferosceola@semtribe.com or visit www.semtribe.com
Bembe Featuring Carlos Mena
05/12/2012, 10:00pm-5:00am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14 Street
Miami, Fl 33132
Advanced Tix: http://wantickets.com/vagabond
located on the corner of NE 14St. & NE Miami CT.
Please pardon our mess as we get our streets pretty for you
www.thevagabondmiami.com
Saturdays at The Vagabond presents Bembe
Featuring Carlos Mena w/ Stingray on Percussion
Hosted by Back Door Bamby
Resident Djs: Brad Strickland. Ray Milian . Ryan Evans . Carmel Ophir . A Train
Featuring Live And In The Flesh…Bamby’s Notorious Sex Kittens & Naughty Misfits
In the Garden: The Smoke-Out BBQ
Complimentary Absolute Vodka Cocktails 10-11
National Children’s Book Week
Monday, May 7th to Sunday, May 13th 2012, Every Day at 3:30 p.m.
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
miamichildrensmuseum.org
Please join MCM as we celebrate National Children’s Book Week. Every day at 3:30 we will be reading a different book and doing an activity to go along with the book. So help us decide who is better in Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton & Tom Lichtenheld or listen to the story of I Broke My Truck by Mo Willems.
*Please note we are replacing all the normal 3:30 drop ins with this activity for this entire week. Admission Price: $15, Florida Residents: $12, children under 12 months of age: free, MCM Members: Complimentary
Mother’s Day Celebration
Saturday, May 12th 2012, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
miamichildrensmuseum.org
Mothers and children are invited to join the Miami Children’s Museum for a special Mother’s Day Celebration on Saturday, May 12th. Join us for some sweet treats and memorable arts and crafts projects that are designed especially with moms in mind! Special activities will include making tissue flower bouquets and Mother’s Day “tea†cards. Admission Price: $15, Florida Residents: $12, children under 12 months of age: free, MCM Members: Complimentary
Pirate Island Exhibit Closing
Sunday, May 13th 2012, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
miamichildrensmuseum.org
Today is the last day before our pirate ship “sails awayâ€. Join us for arts and crafts, games and more as we say goodbye to our Pirate Island exhibit. Admission Price: $15, Florida Residents: $12, children under 12 months of age: free, MCM Members: Complimentary
Bal Harbour Beach Camp by Miami Children’s Museum
June 11th – August 27th, Choose from a half day (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) or full day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) option
Sea View Hotel
Bal Harbour Beach Camp by Miami Children’s Museum
Sea View Hotel
9909 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, 33154
Creative themes are planned each week for campers, ages 3 to 11, who attend Miami Children’s Museum’s Bal Harbour Beach Camp. Youngsters will use their imagination as they become kings & queens during Once Upon A Time week; and let their creative juices flow as they design their own masterpieces for All About Art week. Camp sessions are weekly beginning June 11th and ending the week of August 27th. Choose from a half day (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) or full day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) option. Costs are $25/day for half day or $50/day for full day. A discounted rate is available for full week registrations. 305-373-5437, Ext. 112
Motives for La La Anthony Demo and Presentation
Monday, May 7, 6:30pm
Aston Condos
3000 Coral Way
4th fl Conf Room
Free Parking on 2nd Fl
www.samaly.com
Come and Sample the most talked about customized anti-aging skincare and cosmetic line available in the market. Free demos… We can answer any skincare concerns. Ask for Connie and tell her you saw this on Soul of Miami for your free gift!
Florida Classical Ballet presents Spring Unique Gala
Saturday, May 26 at 8PM and Sunday, May 27 at 4PM
Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center
174 E. Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131
305-374-2444
www.gusmancenter.org/events
Join Florida Classical Ballet (FCB), South Florida’s most promising emerging ballet company, for its debut Red Curtain Series performance, “Spring Unique Gala,†at the Olympia Theater. International dance stars from prestigious companies including the San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, and La La La Human Steps Company take the stage with FCB for a presentation of some of ballet’s most revered suites and selections.
Both ballet connoisseurs and neophytes alike will enjoy this enchanting evening, including works from the comedic Coppélia, Russian-original The Spectrum of the Rose, Danish-born August Bournonville’s legendary love story The Flower Festival in Genzano, a premiere by Montreal, Quebec–based dance troupe La La La Human Steps Company (featuring Grace-Anne Powers), and a mix of classical and character dancing in Flames of Paris. After a brief intermission, guests will be delighted by a suite from one of ballet’s most famous and celebrated works, Le Corsaire.
A Red Curtain Series event, sponsored in part by Friends of Gusman and the Knight Foundation.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday May 13th, 10am – 6pm
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
miamichildrensmuseum.org
Happy Mother’s Day!
Moms will receive complimentary admission with the purchase of a child’s admission ticket. Some restrictions may apply, cannot be combined with any other offer. Admission: $15, Florida Resident $12, Children under 12 months – free
Markowicz Fine Arts Presents Pop World Project on Thursday, May 3, 2012.  What a awesome art exhibition and a surprise appearance from some of The Real Housewives of Miami.
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PUMA Village Brunch Networker
May 8th, 2012, 10:30 AM
Bicentennial Park
301 North Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33132
More Information
RSVP: puma@socialmedia305.com
#VOR2012Miami
We would love to cordially invite you to the PUMA Village Networker, hosted by, SocialMedia305.
Munch at this Brunch Soiree and mingle with some of Miami’s most notable industry insiders as we celebrate all things sailing and Tweet the morning away discussing all things social media.
Special guests from the PUMA social team & the Volvo Ocean Race to mingle with!
Don’t miss the chance to experience “Tweet Sailing†on the hottest ocean race in the world: The Volvo Ocean Race.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo Earlier at Vizcayne on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Vizcayne celebrates surpassing the 60% sold mark, Congratulations!!!!!
About Vizcayne: “Vizcanye’s twin 49-story towers consisting of 849 residential units and over 58,000 square feet of retail space sits on Biscayne Bay with dramatic unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and Miami Beach skyline. This one-of-a-kind downtown development offers its residents an array of unrivaled resort style amenities including a state of the art health spa, 24-hour security and concierge, valet, movie screening room, fitness center, a pool deck in the sky with 2 lagoon-style tropical swimming pools, 1 elegant lap pool, jacuzzi and more. The mix-used development offers an array of floor plans including studios, one bedrooms, lofts, two bedrooms, three bedrooms and three story penthouses with panoramic views of Downtown Miami and Miami Beach. For more information about Vizcayne, please visit www.vizcanye.com or call (786) 437-0447.”
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Downtown Miami Partnership and Miami Downtown Development Authority hosted their 22nd Meet Your Neighbors at Villa 221 on Thursday, May 3, 2012. We enjoyed a complimentary Sobieski Vodka cocktail and wonderful bites from: Hoops Sports Bar & Grill, Rosa Mexicano, Little Lotus, Rice House of Kabob, Barrel Wine Cantine and Mmmm…Cupcakes.
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Tasting Table Event at The Federal on Thursday, May 3, 2012.
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K9 for Love Dog Adoption and Fundraiser Event
May 6th 2012, 2PM till 7PM
Ronselli Park
Ronselli Park is located behind the MasCanosa Center
250 SW 114th Ave
Miami FL 33174
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We will have our Dog Adoption and Fundraising event this Sunday May 6th at the Ronselli Park in Sweetwater (Last Sunday event was cancelled due to heavy rain).
Please come and visit us and meet our puppies and small/medium/big dogs ready for adoption. Our dogs are fully vetted and they have all shots.
We will have a big Garage Sale.
We are a non profit dog rescue organization and we focus on rescuing abandoned and homeless dogs from the Redlands/Homestead and Greater Miami Area.
Please stop by and show your support and come ready to fall in love with our puppies and dogs!!
Haute Cookture and Gordy To Host Fashion Show at Whole Foods Market South Beach
Friday, May 4, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
Whole Foods Market South Beach
1020 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
To celebrate its grand reopening, Whole Foods Market South Beach is collaborating with Haute Cookture food blog to host a stylish fashion show, merging food and fashion, on Friday, May 4, 2012. Blog founder and creative director, LaTonya Davis, along with fashion designer Gordy, will transform the aisles of the newly renovated South Beach store into a runway. The design team duo will use various food items as well as reusable shopping bags to curate a glamorous and mouthwatering collection. DJ Golden Del will spin tracks throughout the evening. Dress forms and mannequins have been donated by Neiman Marcus. This event is free and open to the public.
Haute Cookture is a food blog designed by long time Miami Beach resident and fashioneatsta, LaTonya Davis. She tailors food inspiration served with fresh lifestyle on an iphone camera. For more information please call (305) 588-7304 or visit http://www.hautecookture.com
GORDY specializes in custom made garments. Couture, Evening, Prom, Pageant, Home Coming Queen, Quinceanera and Bridal Gowns, Cocktail Dresses and all other women’s formal wear attire including Swimwear, Costumes, Menswear and and Children’s Wear. For more information please call (863) 265-0189 or visit http://www.gordybaby.com
Harry’s Pizzeria Celebrates the Premiere of Content Miami with the Chat Chow Special Calzone
Friday, May 4
Harry’s Pizzeria
3918 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Miami’s hottest restaurant show online is now coming to a TV near you! That’s right. Our friends at Chat Chow, hosts WiiFit girl Lauren Bernat and producer Gio Gutierrez, will have their small screen premiere on WPBT2 at midnight on Friday, May 4 as the featured food segment on Content Miami, a new show taking the best programming created for the web in the South Florida area and broadcasting it over the air. Chat Chow goes behind the scenes with the chefs, owners and barmen and women of Miami’s celebrated restaurant industry, like Michael!
We’re all fired up and plan to chow down to mark the occasion. Customers who visit Harry’s Pizzeria on Friday can enjoy the Chat Chow Calzone for $12, featuring Michael’s housemade dough fired until crisp in our wood oven with creamy, organic ricotta and mozzarella cheese inside and fire-rosted tomato sauce for dipping. Add two of our craft beers on draught or a Miller High Five bucket for $10 more.
Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo Awareness Days at Zoo Miami
May 26 and 27, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Zoo Miami
Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department
12400 S.W. 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177-1499
305-251-0400, ext. 84948
Come to Zoo Miami and help raise awareness for these amazing and fascinating animals. Learn how you can aid in conservation efforts taking place in their home – Papua, New Guinea. Enjoy coffee tasting, a bake sale, behind the scenes tour raffle, and much more. See these beautiful and talented animals up close and personal. They are sure to capture your heart!
The Shops at Pembroke Gardens Part II of The Tastings a Community Fundraiser
Tuesday, May 15 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
527 SW 145th Terrace
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
www.pembrokegardens.com
The Shops at Pembroke Gardens announces Part II of “The Tastings,†a community fundraiser featuring delectable dishes, live entertainment, art, prizes, and more!
From bread pudding to burger bites, old-fashioned ice cream to Chinese-chicken salad, the “eat†is on at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens this month when the lifestyle center, in partnership with Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce and benefiting The Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund, hosts the second part of the destination’s signature, tri-annual event, The Tastings.
To take place throughout The Shops at Pembroke Gardens’ beautiful, open-air setting, Savory smells will fill the air as the center’s various restaurants cook, grill, churn and pour to deliver taste-bud-tantalizing favorites from each of their respective menus. For a minimal donation to The Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund ($10 for pre-sale tickets or $15 at the event) guests will receive a Taste Card that will serve as a sampling ticket. The culinary selections will include treats from Brio Tuscan Grill, The Pub, Fuddruckers, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, Kilwin’s Chocolate and Ice Cream, Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill, That Wine Place, and Village Tavern.
Participants who purchase a Taste Card can enter into a raffle for their chance to win various prizes including restaurant gift cards and a $500 shopping spree at the mall, courtesy of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill. The progressive-style event will also feature a live jazz band by the fountain, exhibits by resident artists from Studio 18, gift bags, and much more.
All ticket sale proceeds from The Tastings will directly benefit The Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund. A fund of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, the charity is committed to supporting programs that move low-income children and families toward self-sufficiency. Since 1991, the fund has awarded local nonprofit organizations serving Broward and Palm Beach counties more that 2,300 grants, totaling more than $38.4 million. Additionally, the McCormick Foundation matches all donations to the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund at 50 cents on the dollar.
“The Tastings has proven to be a fun, highly anticipated and family-friendly event that brings the community together for a great cause,†said Ed Mitchell, Senior Vice President of South Florida Operations for Duke Realty, which owns and manages The Shops at Pembroke Gardens. “We are grateful to the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce for their assistance in organizing the fundraiser and look forward to a very successful – and tasty – event.â€
The Tastings will take place at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens at 527 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027, located just off Interstate-75 at Pines Boulevard. For more information on The Tastings, or to pre-purchase Taste Card tickets visit: http://pembrokegardens.com/the-tastings-part-2/ Guests can pick up their Taste Cards at Will Call, which opens at the fountain at 5:30 p.m. The Tastings begins at 6:00 p.m. and the raffles begin at 7:45 p.m.
Follow Me Fridays at Mia!
5/4/12, 11pm
MIA at Biscayne
20 Biscayne Blvd way
More Info
Complimentary Martinis for ladies from 11-12 !
Brickell Entertainment Presents Follow me Fridays at the New Mia at Biscayne!
Each and Every Friday… Join us at the completely redesigned Mia at Biscayne!
Complimentary Martinis for ladies from 11-12 AM!
Sounds by DJ R and David G
For Guestlist text ” Mia” to 305 300 0827
Special bottle rates only valid with RSVP. Regular rates apply if purchased upon arrival.
Text ” Mia Bottle RSVP” to 305 300 0827 for bottle reservations
Broward Crime Stoppers and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Seminole Paradise at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
Cost: Free
Contact: For more information, please call 954-585-5112.
Presented by Broward Crime Stoppers and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; “Story Time” co-sponsored by The Whole Foods Market Coral Springs
Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m.
“Story Time with Sheriff Al Lamberti†at 12:45 p.m.
Broward Crime Stoppers and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will present the second annual Public Safety Expo in Seminole Paradise.
This expansive special event, South Florida’s largest public safety expo of its kind, will feature a showcase of custom, antique and state-of-the-art crime prevention vehicles, plus safety demonstrations and displays from over 30 area law enforcement agencies, including the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the Seminole Police Department, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and other Federal and regional agencies.
New at this year’s expo is “The Remembrance Rescue Project,†a national campaign for 9/11 that serves as a mobile memorial to educate, honor and remember the events of 9/11 and all fallen firefighters. Rescue 4 is currently the only fire apparatus from 9/11 operating outside New York City.
Opening ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. at center stage and will feature various guest speakers, entertainers including three-time UFC champ Jose Morales and salsa sensation Melina Almodovar and more.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office will also host “Story Time With Sheriff Al Lamberti†and will bring out its specialized vehicles including the Smart Car, Mobile Booking Unit, Mobile Command Unit, Mobile Crime Lab, a bomb and arson vehicle with a robot, a marked Challenger and a helicopter. The Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue will also bring back the popular “Paint A Truckâ€, a special vehicle designed for children to paint and decorate. McGruff, the Crime Dog, Sparky, the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue mascot and Deputy Quiggley, the official BSO mascot will be available for photos and meet and greets.
The Seminole Police Department and Broward Crime Stoppers will provide free child fingerprinting and photo opportunities, tours of the Sky Watch Helicopter and interactive crime prevention displays. Additionally, the Seminole Police Department will also offer safety information about how to escape from a sinking car.
Other participating agencies and activities include:
• Federal Air Marshals with a VIPR Display
• Federal Bureau of Investigation with an armored vehicle and HRAP Hazmat SWAT van
• City of Sunrise Police Department with a special Dodge Charger and SWAT Bear
(26,000-pound armored vehicle) truck and equipment
• United States Secret Service with two Special Agents and a presidential armored limousine
• Florida Highway Patrol with a Roll-Over Vehicle Trailer and FHP Unit
• Department of Homeland Security with two MRAPs and H2 Gamma Ray Vehicle
• Florida State Attorney’s Office with a 37-foot “Justice on Wheels†bus
• Florida DEA with a Clandestine Lab
• City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department with a 1973 Plymouth Fury Police Car and mounted police
• City of Miramar with a 1955 Ford Police Car, Dodge Challenger and others
• Davie Police Department with an Armored SRT vehicle and gear
The event is taking place concurrently with the South East Police Motorcycle Rodeo to Benefit C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors).
Concert of Piano Trios
Sunday, May 6 at 4 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Admission in advance online on our website: $20 adults, $10 students and seniors
Buy Tickets Online
Admission at the door: $25 adults, $15 students and seniors
Luis Fernandez, violin
Tony Seepersad, violin
Michael Andrews, cello
Ciro Fodere, piano
Wine reception courtesy of Whole Foods South Beach
We envision a world where music inspires and energizes all people, creating peace, harmony, joy and unprecedented satisfaction in being alive.
RAW Mia Presents The Blend
May 9, 2012, 8:00Pm-Midnight
The Stage
170 NE 38th St
Miami Fl 33137
rawartists.org
RAW Artists will officially premiere in Miami on Wednesday May 9 with the Kick-off event, The BLEND! A circus of creativity at The Stage from 8pm-12am! RAW Artists is a national organization in 50+ cities that creates a platform for hand-selected talent from all genres of art to showcase their work. Come out and support the underground trendsetters in areas such as fashion, music, performance, visual, film, hair, makeup and more!
Tickets are $10 via presale. $15 at the door.
21+. Dress code is cocktail attire, so dress for the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity!
RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives. RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features film screenings, musdical performances, fashion shows, art gallery, accessories, photography, performance art, DJ, hair and makeup artistry, etc.
Please visit the following links for more information:
RAW website: www.RAWartists.org
90 Miles Project comes to South Florida Jazz
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd
Davie 33314
Tickets are $40 ($30 for South Florida JAZZ members and $15 for students under age 25 with I.D.) and may be purchased from the Broward Center Box Office by calling 954.462.0222, option #4 in Broward County; also toll-free at 877-311-SHOW, as well as online at: www.southfloridajazz.org, the presenting organization’s official Web
South Florida Jazz welcomes two of the artists featured in the 2010 Cuban-American cultural documentary Ninty Miles Project filmed in Havana, saxophonist David Sánchez and vibist Stefon Harris in concert with an All-star Latin jazz quintet.
South Florida’s premier modern jazz organization is excited to privileged to present some of the most creative musicians in modern jazz in the Latin Grammy-awarded saxophonist David Sánchez Quintet featuring the critically acclaimed vibist Stefon Harris. The band will reprise much of the repertoire created for the Ninety Miles Project, which was a collaboration with Cuban musicians in a distinctly apolitical setting of musical cross-pollination.
Latin Grammy Award winner David Sánchez is regarded amongst the most profound tenor saxophonists on the jazz scene working today. Jazz critic Howard Reich saluted the young bandleader saying, “Technically, tonally and creatively, he seems to have it all. His sound is never less than plush, his pitch is unerring, his rapid-fire playing is ravishing in its combination of speed, accuracy and utter evenness of tone.†Such is the acclaim and respect that Sánchez has engendered from critics, and fellow artists throughout the world as he continues to push the frontiers of mainstream jazz to incorporate a compelling and rich array of Latin and Afro-Caribbean influences, while remaining true to the tenets of the jazz genre.
David Sánchez began playing percussion and drums at age eight before migrating to tenor saxophone four years later. While a student at the prestigious La Escuela Libre de Música in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also studied soprano and alto saxophones as well as flute and clarinet. The bomba and plena rhythms of Puerto Rico, along with Cuban and Brazilian traditions, were among the biggest cultural influences on Sánchez’s early taste in music, but Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon and John Coltrane had the greatest impact on his playing.
Sánchez has also performed and recorded with Kenny Barron, Roy Haynes, Charlie Haden, Lalo Schifrin, Tom Harrell, and had the opportunity to perform with the legendary drummer Elvin Jones. Whether with Gillespie, Palmieri, Haden and his other jazz mentors, or under his own name, Sánchez has continued to tour extensively, bringing his mix of mainstream jazz with Afro-Latin influences to delighted audiences throughout the globe. Along the way, he has collected 10 nominations and two Grammy Awards.
This band performing for South Florida JAZZ is very special because all of the players are absolutely top-tier. Venezuelan-born pianist Edward Simon is among the most highly regarded pianists, especially in the modern Latin idiom. Bassist Ricky Rodriguez, plays in Latin and straightahead configurations and is in high demand; and drummer Adam Cruz is first-call from pianist Danilo Pérez to the Mingus Big Band and is a gifted player. A special guest is vibist Stefon Harris, Jazz Journalists Association Mallet Player of the Year, who is among the top three on his instrument. Stefon joined David Sanchez and trumpeter Christian Scott in the excursion to Havana, Cuba in 2010 for the Ninety Miles Project of cross-cultural pollination resulting in an important BBC documentary and a recording. This band will be en fuego!
Artistic Personnel
David Sánchez – tenor saxophone
Stefon Harris – vibraphone
Edward Simon – piano
Ricardo Rodriguez – bass
Adam Cruz – drums
Maserati Miami Beach Polo World Cup VIII on Sunday, April 29, 2012. This was going to be my first Polo match to watch and was so looking forward to it but the finals where cancelled do to the really bad weather. But on the positive side we got to say awhile to enjoy the most delicious food from Fogo De Chao and wonderful Ciroc Vodka cocktails. Then the party continued over at The Raleigh Hotel for a great afternoon.
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Fabulous Miami and Multi-Chamber of Commerce Networker at Hoops Sports Bar and Grill on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. The Chambers of Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chili,  Doral, Dominican Republic, Downtown Miami & Brick, Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Mexico, Netherlands,  Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, United Kingdom along with Brickell Rotary Club, Casa de Madrid and Little Havana Merchant Alliance celebrating yet another successful Multi Chamber of Commerce event.
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Wine Down Wednesdays at HistoryMiami on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.  I love  HistoryMiami, always has the best exhibits and Wine Down Wednesday is the best time to go and see the museum.  Remember it is the first Wednesday of every month.  See you next month!!
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Eleazar Delgado Anniversary Reception
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Eleazar Delgado Studio
2703 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
​www.eleazardelgado.com
Join us for an evening of art, cocktails and conversation celebrating the amazing first year of Eleazar Delgado Studio on Saturday, May 12th!
Cocktails courtesy of Glenfiddich who also celebrate their special 125th Anniversary. Miami’s Cask of Dreams by Eleazar Delgado and commissioned by Glenfiddich will be on display.
Born in Oklahoma, raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Eleazar Delgado studied Architecture and Interior design. It was in Miami where he began his Architecture explorations. Graduating at the peak of the Deconstruction Movement in 1987 from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, his thesis on the Penal Courthouse for Metropolitan Caracas received Honorable Mention. During the 1980’s Eleazar fell in the love with Miami’s vivid colors and its native surroundings. The radiant sunshine and gleaming colors of the night influenced the choice to paint the story of Miami.
After a successful venture in Architecture and Interior Design, he grew tired of the rigidity of those forms of expression. Architecture is about space. The process is always restrained. Interior design is about other people’s psychology. Painting is the creators’ own vision. Having always struggled against the methods he was taught, it was time to seek release of restrictions.
Miami Jazz Society Free Film Series
05/15/12, 6:00p
Miami Tower
100 SE 2nd St
19th FL Auditorium
Miami FL 33131
miamijazzsociety.com
Carmen Jones –
At an all-black army camp, civilian parachute maker and “hot bundle” Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men. Naturally, she wants Joe, who’s engaged to sweet Cindy Lou and about to go into pilot training for the Korean War. Going after him, she succeeds only in getting him into the stockade. While she awaits his release, trouble approaches for both of them. Songs from the Bizet opera with modernized lyrics. (Drama/Musical/Romance)
6:15 – 8:30
Dorothy Dandridge in concert series/bonus biography –
Born November 9, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dorothy Dandridge sang at Harlem’s Cotton Club and Apollo Theatre and became the first African American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Many years passed before the entertainment industry acknowledged Dandridge’s legacy. Her next role, as the eponymous lead in Carmen Jones (1954),a film adaptation of Bizet’s opera Carmen that also costarred Belafonte, catapulted her to the heights of stardom. With her sultry looks and flirtatious style, Dandridge became the first African-American to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Though many believed she deserved to win, Dandridge eventually lost the award to Grace Kelly (The Country Girl). Still, after the phenomenal success of Carmen Jones, Dandridge seemed well on her way to becoming the first non-white actress to achieve the kind of superstardom that had accrued to contemporaries like Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner. In 1955, she was featured on the cover of Life magazine, and was treated like visiting royalty at that year’s Cannes Film Festival.
8:30 – 10:30
Free Admission – Open to the Public. Cash bar and snacks avaialable.
Edward J Oberle Lopez presents Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone at Bamboo Miami on Saturday, April 28, 2012.  What an awesome event and the proceeds from the show benefited Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
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Artcenter/South Florida Presents Quantum Shift By London Tsai And Judith Berk King Opening Reception
Saturday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m.
ArtCenter/South Florida’s main gallery
800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue
Miami Beach
ArtCenter/South Florida presents Quantum Shift, an exhibition that explores metamorphosis in hybridized biological forms and the fantastic in literary and mathematically inspired objects. This exhibition features the graphite drawings of Judith Berk King and the wood and metal sculpture of Lun-Yi (London) Tsai. On view May 11 – June 17, 2012
A concurrent sounding event, GLADE(S)CAPE by Gustavo Matamoros, and audio reactive video by Rodrigo Arcaya will be held at the Audiothèque at 924 Lincoln road, studio 201. Quantum Shift will be on view through June 17, 2012. For more information, please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.
“We are very excited about bringing together Lun-Yi Tsai and Judith Berk King: two talented artists who deal with the natural and the extraordinary in very different ways, both in their materials and in the spatial dimensions that their work inhabits,†said ACSF’s Interim Exhibitions Director, Kristen Thiele. “Quantum Shift features unique components aimed to interact with our visitors, further advancing ArtCenter’s goals of bringing contemporary art to a broad and ever-expanding audience. The text that accompanies Judith’s work provides insightful commentary about her reinvented forms, imagining a future where these creatures might exist; and London offers a sculptural work that contains a video about his process and poetry. Additionally, his installation ‘Cloud’ invites viewers to write a note and attach it to the piece, thereby integrating their words into his art.â€
Tsai describes his work as “a collection of fantastic objects that are both of my internal life and of the collective unconscious.†A full time professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Miami, he primarily used math to inform his earlier two-dimensional work and set out strict mathematical parameters to project higher mathematical structures onto canvas and paper. Ultimately, the flatness of these surfaces were limiting, so London acquired and mastered the rare techniques of aircraft aluminum gas welding and traditional sheet metal shaping to expand his concepts to sculpture. This has enabled him to explore the earlier mathematical conceptions and his interests in literature and the world around him.
King has an affinity for botanical and zoological specimens, which stems from early childhood and her exploration of these ideas through drawing and painting. “As an artist, I focus on the hidden and secret aspects of botanical and zoological forms to reinterpret and beautify a potentially disturbing subject,†said the artist. In her compositions, King often imagines a world transformed by environmental changes and man’s interference with plants and animals. Through magnification and distortion, she forces the viewer to examine and confront the ambiguous, disquieting shapes that may lie in the future.
The exhibition Quantum Shift offers two extreme yet parallel views of the internal and external world. While their motives may be different, Tsai and King’s work concentrate on isolated forms that allude to much broader and expansive realms.
Captions
Judith Berk King | Untethered | Graphite on paper | 2012
Lun-Yi (London) Tsai | Untitled (Megalomaniacal Object) | Welded aluminum with solid rivets | 30 x 30 x 43.5 inches | 2011
Claws for Kids Inaugural Fundraising Brunch
Sunday, May 6, 11:30am until 2:30pm
Joe’s Stone Crab
Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant
11 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Come enjoy Joe’s Stone Crab without the wait!. Last call before stone crab season ends.
Please join us for our “Claws for Kids” Inaugural fundraising brunch to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, South Beach location.
Learn How To Start Your Own Social Enterprise
Saturday May 5th at 11:00am
Miramar Regional library
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar, FL. 33025.
Join The Honey Project to create and leave your Legacy.
Experience a motivational and inspirational seminar on how to launch your new business now and pursue your dreams.
Call 954-323-6717 ext. 4 or email at lead@leaderofnow.com
Galllery Night presented by Coral Gables Museum and Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation Inc.
Friday, May 4, 6-10pm
Coral Gables Museum
Salzedo St & Giralda Ave
Coral Gables, FL
Go Green Fashionista 2012
Friday, July 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM
The Epic Hotel (inside Kyma Lounge)
270 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
Register Online
“Go Green Fashionista” 2012, an annual event which honors eco-friendly fashion designers, stylists and vendors from around the nation. The mission is to inform and inspire our guests of the new wave of style while equipping them with the tools to make a positive effect in their personal communities. Going into the fourth year of this annual event; the focus is holistic and cost effective habits and being the change we want to see in the world in relations to the Earth. With the help of these new era designers, stylist’s will assist and showcase along with designer’s on our mission to have others to be inspired and to provide another utilizing fashion idea holistically, while lessening their expenses; produced by Chicago celebrity stylist, Redgi Woods of ImagineFashions Productions.
“Go Green Fashionista” will be an evening of high fashion at its smartest. Guests attending will be able to visit different vendor booths presenting their “green” products such as natural soaps, beauty products, organic household products and more. Complimentary organic food, vegetarian appetizers, natural juices, fruits, and more will be available to the guests.
This year, we are urging everyone to replant the planet by donating ORGANIC seeds that will grow food and trees to places in Africa such us villages in Shashamene, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Tanzania to start. With the help of Seeding Actions, a foundation focused on improving experiences by connecting people to nature and organic gardening, we will also have the opportunity to include planting seeds in fertile places in Haiti.
Where to find ORGANIC Seeds?
www.abundantlifeseeds.com
www.seedsofchange.com
www.nuts.com
www.groworganic.com
www.higmowingseeds.com
www.organicseedpeople.com
Fab C. Productions along with The Epic Hotel are humbled to present “Go Green Fashionista” 2012 on July 15, 2012 inside the luxurious and breath taking view of the city and waterfront at The Epic Hotel inside Kyma Lounge.
Father’s Day at the Dezer Collection with the Miami Food Trucks
Sunday June 17th, 11AM – 3PM
Dezer Collection
2000 NE 146th Street
North Miami, FL 33181
More Info
Give Dad something he really wants this year. Amazing Cars, Great Food a chance to win a ride in the James Bond Aston Martin Vanquish from “Die Another Dayâ€. The Dezer Collection Museum & Pavilion houses over 1,200 vehicles in a 250,000 sq/ft with a value of $144 million. Admission to the Dezer Collection Museum & Pavilion will be only $20 for Adults and $10 for children on this day. Plus, the Miami Food Trucks will be on hand too! It all starts at 11AM on Father’s Day June 17th til 3PM. Don’t miss out!
THIS EVEN HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
“Wall Street Wednesdays” in Brickell with 880AM The Biz
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Wall Street Restaurant & Lounge
500 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
Join us for Wall Street Wednesdays, a weekly event, broadcasting LIVE from one of the South Florida’s most popular spots, Wall Street Restaurant & Bar in Brickell NEXT Wednesday 05/02/10!
GREAT networking!
GREAT connections!
Don’t forget to bring your business cards and smile!
Maserati Miami Beach Polo World Cup VIII Kick off party at The Raleigh Hotel on Thursday, April 26, 2012.
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Father’s Day Ryder Big Truck Weekend
Saturday, June 16, 12-5 p.m. and Sunday, June 17, 12-5 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
Father’s Day Big Truck Weekend, sponsored by Ryder, includes kids’ activities, raffles, giveaways and trucks galore in honor of all the amazing dads. The Museum’s parking lot will be filled with buses and trucks with which to interact, as well as food trucks if attendees get hungry.
Dads will receive free entry to the Museum on both Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 with a paid child’s admission.
For more information, visit www.MiamiSci.org.
Moms Rock @ MiaSci
Saturday, May 12, 12-5 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
The day will feature a medley of kids’ activities, mommy and me activities, Quick-Fix workshops for moms by moms, and raffles and giveaways (each mom will be automatically entered into a raffle with prizes from Franck Provost Salon in Miami, Jantzen™ Swimwear and more.) The Museum’s Science Park will be transformed into a special dining area with food trucks on site from Catered Bliss, Mangia Mia and Che Grill.
Moms will receive free entry to the Museum on both Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 with a paid child’s admission.
Moms Rock @ MiaSci is made possible by the MiaSci Moms, a diverse group of moms who not only serve as ambassadors for the Museum, but also take a look at the Museum from an insider perspective and help the Museum provide better programs, exhibits and events for its visitors. For more information about MiaSci Moms, visit www.miamisci.org/events/miascimoms/.
Event sponsors include Jantzen.
Fabulous First Friday Evening
Friday, May 4th, 7:30pm
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
Join us for an evening of laser lights, stars, and more. Free Planetarium Star Show (7:30 p.m.) and rooftop observatory viewing (8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., weather permitting.)
Later in the evening, check out Miami Science Museum’s famous Laser Shows in the Planetarium:
8:00 p.m. “Pop” Family Laser Show
9:00 p.m. The Doors
10:00 p.m. Led Zeppelin
11:00 p.m. Jimi Hendrix
Midnight Radiohead
Laser Show Admission: $4.00 per child, $8.00 per adult
Check out our Activity Room for kids – a fun alternative for your little ones! Swing by the Space Gallery for a few hands-on activities and demonstrations! Kids ages 3 and up. (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
For more information, call: 305-646-4234
Audio Description and Touch Tour Available for Hamlet Prince of Cuba
Saturday, May 12, 3pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay
3pm: with Audio Description and Pre-show Touch Tour
8pm: with Audio Description
Asolo Repertory Theatre’s Hamlet Prince of Cuba By William Shakespeare Adapted by Michael Donald Edwards
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Presents an Open Access Theater Series Production of Hamlet Prince of Cuba with Audio Description and Pre-show Touch Tour
Hamlet’s intense struggle to understand the meaning in human life has captivated playgoers for more than 400 years. Now, Miami audiences will be among the first to see a distinctively Cuban Hamlet, which reveals new perspectives on the classic work, while staying true to the essence of Shakespeare’s original story. This new adaptation is a fresh and stunning portrayal of a son’s struggle to pursue justice for his father, and the consequences that threaten to destroy the lives of those he loves.
Contains moderate violence.
3pm and 8pm performances presented with Audio Description
Patrons who are blind or have low vision can listen to trained audio describers give live, verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery, and other visual elements of this performance. Patrons who wish to listen to the description must pick up a headset. Headsets are distributed free-of-charge on a first-come, first-served basis from the house manager prior to the performance. Guests should arrive and be seated 20 minutes prior to show time in order to hear the audio introduction, describing the play, setting, characters, costumes and scenery.
2:15 pm Pre-show Touch Tour provided for the 3pm show
Patrons can attend a pre-show touch tour of the theater, stage, show set and costumes prior to the 3pm performance. Patrons who wish to participate in the pre-show touch tour must arrive at 2:15pm. For information on the touch tour contact: Dana Sorensen 786-573-5300, boxoffice@smdcac.org.
The production of Hamlet, Prince of Cuba is part of the Open Access Theater Series
For More Information: visit smdcac.org or call 786.573.5300
Formas by Alberto Gonzalez Vivo
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012. 6-9 PM
Cristina Chacon Gallery
3162 Commodore Plaza. Suite 1F2
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Alberto Gonzaělez Vivo works on the vital energy, the impression that stimuli produce in his senses is the source of inspiration for his work which begins in the deep perception and continues in a hard work of preparation of obsessive and detailed sketches.
His work ranges from geometric abstraction and Op art and is influenced by his research on the production of artists Luis Tomasello, Julio Le Parc, Victor Vasarely, Martha Boto Eduardo Moisset of Espaneěs, generative geometry artist and creator of the Centre for Plastic Mathematical Research of Argentina.
The use of light combined with geometric shapes and smart colours add balance to his work creating at the same time effects of great magnetism. Circles and squares of different dimensions freely inhabit weightless spaces displayed to the delight of the observers. This artist’s universe of painting explores in depth the power of color and forms. His plastic language expresses much more of what the artist feels and thinks and allows the viewer to go through the experience of intellectual and sensory pleasure.
Margarita Mixer at Lolita
Thursday May 3rd
Lolita
100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL.
RSVP to: ileana@cb5restaurantgroup.com
Cinco De Mayo World Music Concert
Saturday, May 5th Door 8pm show 10:30pm
Performing Arts Exchange
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami Fl, 33130
(directly under the 95 overpass on left)
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www.paxmiami.com
The annual Cinco de Mayo World Music Concert sponsored by Revolution & XX
Elastic Bond Miami’s Own World Music Band. The connection comes when you turn it up, and you’re transported to a tropical psychedelic paradise. EB mixes traditional Latin, Soul and Afro grooves with modern electronic sounds, soulful vocals and good vibes. Venezuelan producer Andres Ponce and Honduran singer-songwriter Sofy Encanto formed the band in 2006, and soon after guitarist Buffalo Brown and trumpet player David Burgos joined forces to expand its unique sound.
Timothy Brownie via Mexico.Timothy Brownie is organic music with an electronic feel… a mixture of rooftop funk-disco-electro with a dash of Latin rhythms.If the band’s actual history helps you any, here goes. Del Toro met guitarist and theremin player Andres Cruz in Uruguay and the two began playing music together to see what would come of it. They were soon joined by percussionist and keyboardist Gonzalo Sandoval and bassist Mariano Lanus. Later, sax man Javier “Chapa” Cavacini came into the fold, “And that’s where the recipes began to be created,” he concludes.
Santos Y Zurdo direct from Costa Rica is an electronic fusion project based in Costa Rica. Santos Gassiebayle and Fernán Castro (Zurdo) make up this duo combining the Indian sounds ofthe Sitar with funk and blues mixed in with different electronic beats from a sequencer called a Groovebox including drum and bass, house and others. They have participated in numerous international festivals including Burning Man in Nevada, Moonshine Fest in El Salvador also shows in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama and Festivals in Costa Rica
Meredyth Sparks / Project Room: Anya Kielar
Opening reception: Saturday, May 12, 7-10pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Avenue
Miami Fl 33127
Conversation with the artists: Saturday, May 12, 6pm
On view: May 12 – June 23, 2012
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon-5pm
Meredyth Sparks: So I Will Let It Alone And Talk About The House.
Locust Projects is pleased to announce an exhibition by New York-based artist Meredyth Sparks, featuring the artist’s first video animation and large-scale installation to-date. Sparks’ process is grounded in a concept she calls extraction, which highlights the gesture of cutting and removing material from an image or an object, emphasizing the spatial relationships that unfold. Through this process the artist reconsiders the contemporary political and aesthetic relevance of images originating in musical subcultures, the historical avant-garde, and the ever-evolving legacies of labor and gender.
In the entryway gallery Sparks will transform Eileen Gray’s Rivoli tea table into an architectural structure composed entirely of lengths of string. Large enough for a viewer to walk under, the installation alters perception of scale and sense of interior vs. exterior space. As the central motif of the exhibition, a labyrinthine mutli-paneled screen in the main gallery leads to various collage works and a projected video animation visible through the structure’s semi-permeable walls. Presenting another compression of physical space, the animation illustrates the multi-dimensional flight of humming birds and their unique ability to hover in the air in all directions, a motion akin to the circulation of images in contemporary culture.
About the artist
Meredyth Sparks was born in Panama City, Florida, in 1972. Sparks currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She earned her B.F.A. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and her M.F.A. from Hunter College, NY. Sparks has exhibited widely in international galleries and museums, including solo gallery exhibitions at Veneklasen Werner, Berlin; Galerie Catherine Bastide, Brussels and Galerie Frank Elbaz, Paris, among others. She has been included in group exhibitions at ICA, Boston; CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art, Bordeaux; Les Recontres d’Arles Photographie, Arles; Centro Galego de Arte Contemporanea, Santiago de Compostela and The 2nd Moscow Biennial. In 2009, Monografik Editions published the artist’s first monograph, with texts by Nicolas Bourriaud and Robert Hobbs. Sparks is represented by Elizabeth Dee Gallery in New York.
Project Room: Anya Kielar: Lines
Locust Projects is pleased to announce Lines, new work by New York-based artist Anya Kielar in the Project Room. For the exhibition, Kielar will create a vignette-like installation reminiscent of a theatrical stage set. Painted and dyed fabrics will be cut into various shapes, both figurative and abstract, and strung up on clotheslines among a selection of found objects.
The installation is partly inspired by Kielar’s sprayograms, a term the artist uses to describe her process of creating images by spraying pigment over objects, which leaves stencil-like outlines of objects surrounded by a haze of color. Kielar is known for uncanny sculptures and installations that draw upon sources including set design, surrealist collage, post-minimalist sculpture, and the decorative arts. Noted for reinvigorating surrealism in her work, Kielar uses a symbolic language to tap into the human subconscious in a manner inspired by seminal surrealist artist Man Ray in the 1920’s.
In addition to the site-specific installation in the Project Room, Kielar’s sprayogram, Yellow Lines, a will be featured on over 30 bus shelters around Miami Beach and the Design District in May 2012 for the Bus Shelter Project, part of Locust Projects’ public art initiative Out of the Box, which commissions artists to create new work for public space in Miami.
Anya Kielar was born in New York, NY in 1978 and lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She received her MFA from Columbia University, and has exhibited solo projects at Rachel Uffner Gallery, NY, Daniel Reich Gallery, NY and Casey Kaplan, NY. Kielar has participated in group shows at 176 – Zabludowicz Collection, London; Guild & Greyshkul, White Columns, and Museum 52 in NY.
Mama Knows Best at Cafe Prima Pasta Special Mother’s Day Menu Accompanied By Free Flowing Champagne and Roses
Sunday, May 13th, 4 p.m. – 11p.m.
Seatings: 4p.m., 5p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:45p.m.
Café Prima Pasta
414 71st Street
Miami Beach, FL 33141
305-867-0106
We all know Italian mothers have a special way around the kitchen and Mama Cea of Café Prima Pasta is no exception with her traditional award-winning cuisine, which for the last 19 years has made celebrities such as Matt Damon, Lenny Kravitz and Dwayne Wade regulars of the family owned and operated restaurant.
Prima Pasta will be celebrating Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th, with their regular menu plus some new dinner specials including Shrimp Risotto ($28), succulent rock shrimp served over a bed of saffron risotto; Lobster Linguini ($38.95), tender Florida lobster served over made-to-order linguini; Ravioli Porcini ($24), perfectly puffed pasta pockets stuffed with delicate porcini mushrooms in a truffle sauce; Tuna Tartare ($18), finely chopped, sushi-grade tuna served with perfectly ripened avocado and topped with fresh lemon and zesty herbs and spices.
Early bird families can enjoy 50 percent off regular menu items from 4 p.m. to 6p.m. In addition, a chef’s early bird Seafood Linguini special will be available for $18.95 from 4 p.m. to 6p.m.
Free-flowing champagne and long stem roses will be hand delivered to mom throughout the evening.
Kitchen 305 Celebrates Mother’s Day with an All-You-Can-Eat Champagne Brunch and $25 Aveda Gift Cards
Sunday, May 13, 2012, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kitchen 305 at the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort
16701 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
For reservativos, please call 305-949-1300
Keeping with tradition, Kitchen 305 hosts an all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day champagne brunch for $29.95 per person on Sunday, May 13th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy a long meal with loved ones that starts with breakfast favorites including a fresh baked bread and pastry station, seasonal fruits, imported cheeses and a made-to-order omelet station.
A cold bar will feature fresh seafood, Scottish style smoked salmon, tilapia ceviche and assorted salads such as endive, walnut and goat cheese with pear. The carving station includes savory selects such as chimicharri smeared roasted prime rib and crown roasted pork with chestnut stuffing. For those who savor sweets, a Viennese dessert bar will showcase assorted cakes, cookies, brownies and mini tarts.
Guests will enjoy live music and free flowing champagne, bloody marys, mimosas and kir royales throughout the day.
To ensure this holiday brunch is extra special, moms receive a long stem rose and a $25 gift card to the Seven Seas Aveda Spa & Salon to use on a future visit.
Explosions in the Sky at Grand Central
Wednesday, June 20th 2012, 8 Pm
Grand Central
697 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136
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Grand Central presents
Explosions In The Sky performing Live
$25 advance tickets onsale May 4th: http://bit.ly/JQctjC
Austin-based post-rock band will make their Miami debut at Grand Central. Shows are selling out on the tour – get your tickets while you still can.
Support TBD
More info: http://grandcentralmiami.com
Renegades of Funk Session
Sunday, May 13th, 3PM-7PM
Clevelander Hotel South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
clevelander.com
Renegades of Funk are spinning live starting at 3PM on our Pool+Patio!
You want to be there.
The Bank Soft Opening
May 4th, 11pm
The Bank
139 Northeast 1st Street
Miami, FL 33132
Soft Opening The Bank
Mother’s Day Buffet at Riverside Hotel
Sunday, May 13, 11am-4pm
Indigo Restaurant
620 Las Olas Blvd
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316
It’s time for mom to take off her apron and put on a smile. This Mother’s Day, give thanks for all those years your loving mother made you those delectable dishes — always warm and mouth watering with savory smells that still trigger your memory – and return the favor by indulging her in a meal that is sure to tantalize her taste buds.
The historic Riverside hotel, the only hotel located on Las Olas Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale, is serving up something extra special for mom’s on Sunday, May 13—a delicious buffet at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Indigo. The restaurant will offer an array of appetizing entrees, such as Oven Roasted Salmon served with a tomato-olive relish with an artichoke cream sauce and Cheese Tortellini with puttanesca sauce, as well as a carving station featuring Slow-Roasted Prime Rib and Brown-Sugar Basted Ham. Moms will also find tasty concoctions on the menu like Indigo’s Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Peach Bellini, and Huckleberry Lemonade, all $3 each. End mom’s culinary adventure with a scrumptious dessert. Because nothing says “I love you mom,†better than red velvet cupcakes, flourless chocolate cake, tiramisu and raspberry-lemon cream tarts. The Mother’s Day Buffet at the Riverside Hotel is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $39 per person and $15 for children under 12. A la carte service will also be available.
“There’ll be days like this mama said.†And she was always right. She always gave you great advice; now give her a day she’ll never forget at the Riverside Hotel.
Fabulous Miami Speed Dating /Karaoke
Friday, May 4th, 2012, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Tu Candela Bar
The Club Building
1200 Brickell Bay Drive
Miami, Fl 33131
Directions: Located on 12 terrace where coral way ends, Between Brickell Bay Drive and Brickell Avenue
Cost: $ 15 in advance $20 RSVP to pay at the door, $25 no RSVP to pay at door (cash only) May 4th at 7 pm
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by May 3th as the space is limited.
Chic attire required. (no t-shirts, no tennis shoes)
Fabulous Miami and ZUhere have the pleasure to invite you to their 1 Speed Dating/karaoke Event
Get in the fast lane to break the ice!
Start “Cinco de Mayo ” early with Tequila Alacran
INCLUDES:
1 Complimentary drink, Courtesy of Tequila Alacran
Complimentary appetizers from 7 to 8 pm
Opportunity to win great prizes from our sponsors and make new friends!!!
(no additional cover if you stay afterwards)
Bring your business card to participate in a raffle to win surprise prizes
Michael Pirolo (from Scarpetta) has teamed up w/ The Pubbelly Boys to create this amazing Italian Gastropub.
We were fortunate enough to be their first guests at the new location (old Silvano’s on Alton and 8th) and try some of the dishes from the Pirolo. Needless to say, it is everything you expect… phenomenal Italian cuisine in its simplest form w/ an awesome and unpretentious twist – just like the rest of the Pubbelly cuisine. For example, the “Braised Short Rib Lasagna” sans tomato sauce. A take on a favorite salad,”Broccoli Rabe al Caesar” w/ hard boiled eggs and freshly grated pecorino romano cheese. And “Veal Cheek & Pork Meatballs” w/ baby carrots, tomato sauce and shaved parmigiano that give others balls a run for their money. Check out the pics.
What surprises me more than anything is that I rarely get excited over Italian food and it’s been a few days since we’ve been to Macchialina and I’m still dreaming of those three dishes… I can’t wait to try the whole menu and see what’s in store. Like Diane Keaton says in the Godfather…. “Oh, Michael!!!”
Miami Jazz Society Free Jazz and Films
05/09/2012, 7:0opm
Miami Tower
100 SE 2nd St
Miami, FL 33131
miamijazzsociety.com
FREE Jazz and Films – The Miami Jazz Society works in partnership with Sky Lounge to create a positive atmosphere and successful exchange of superb artists, community building, and commerce. We provide a series of FREE events hosted at Miami Tower including Downtown Film Series, Monthly Jazz Series and annual events such as the Cultural Exchange/Appreciation Party, and Music Exchange Listening Party.
VIP Spectator Boats – Import Race – Volvo Ocean Rac
May 19, 2012, 9-3
Volvo Ocean Race
Downtown Miami Race Village
Bicentennial Park
Click Here for Groupon Deal
When countries cross oceans to meet up, it’s usually to sign treaties, be in the Olympics, or collectively overcome our fear of dolphins. Slip past the ocean’s bouncers with this Groupon.
Choose Between Two Options
* $350 for a full-day spectator-yacht charter to view the in-port race on Saturday, May 19 (a $700 value)
* $350 for the above yacht charter on Sunday, May 20 (a $700 value)
The day of on-the-water racing begins at 9:30 a.m., where a welcoming hostess greets spectators at the Volvo Ocean Race VIP information booth and dispenses informational gems about the day. Guests are welcome to explore the race village and VIP hospitality lounge and will receive an official Ocean Race Club gift bag with a souvenir and official brochure before departing on their chartered yacht. The 11 a.m. clock toll signals the yacht’s departure for the VIP race-viewing area and alerts the vessel’s live commentators to warm up their vocal cords with seagull impersonations.
As the world’s best ocean racers commence conquering the wind and the waves on the adjacent waters, champagne refreshments keep onboard thirsts in check before a lunch buffet with complimentary beverages sates hungers.
Volvo Ocean Race
Over the course of 24 hours, audiences await as six sailing vessels speed into the Port of Miami, one by one. At the helm stand six crews of 11 men from 15 countries around the world, many of them Olympic gold medalists and America’s Cup champions. In the past five months, each one has helped navigate a route from Spain eastward, around Africa, through Indonesian islands, skirting Antarctic waters, and up the eastern coast of South America. The race pauses in Miami’s Bicentennial Park—its only North American stop—on May 6 for a 14-day celebration at the Downtown Miami Race Village, a 27-acre expanse filled with interactive installations and scheduled race-centric events.
Throughout the festivities, visitors can step onto the deck of a simulator that emulates the movements of a Volvo Open 70, the race’s official ship model, or gain access to the harbor to witness a real ship without having to wear a fake captain’s beard. Both festival weekends contain a dense roster of events, including a classic car show, steamboat races, and paddleboard competitions, as well as multicultural food tastings and youth sailing regattas. On the final weekend, in-port races pit the tournament’s crews against each other on a short, close-quarters course within the harbor, giving audiences a chance to see the crews in action. Amateur VIP sailors can also pit their sail-wrangling and tide-control skills against the professional competitors in the harbor pro-am race before the six competing teams leave port again for their next leg to Lisbon.
Groupon is a Port Sponsor of the Volvo Ocean Race Downtown Miami Race Village and these are exclusive offers through them.
HalfOffDrinks.com Sponsors Cinco de Mayo Brickell Fest
May 5, 2012, Noon – Midnight
El Vato Tequila & Taco Bar
1010 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
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Half Off Drinks is the very proud sponsor of Brickell Fest, a 22,000 square foot free outdoor festival on Brickell Avenue for Cinco De Mayo. Event will include drinks, food, games, live music, mechanical bull ride, Dj’s, a V.I.P Tent and more.
Brickell Fest, a series of holiday festivals to take place in Miami’s Downtown Brickell Area, produced by Vitamin C Communications, is launching their first street-side event with their Cinco De Mayo Celebration. This open public event will take place on May 5th, 2012 from noon to midnight at the parking lot located at 1001 S. Miami Ave, Miami, Florida 33130, right across the street from El Vato Tequlia & Taco Bar.
Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fest, will be the home to various beer and tequila brands, a variety of menu options, crowd pleasing games, local DJ’s, live musical performances, beer stations, full bar, V.I.P tent, mechanical bull and more presented by Vitamin C and it’s sponsors, El Vato Tequila & Taco Bar, Blue Martini Miami, 1800 Tequila, 1800 Coconut, Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila, and Corona Extra. With 2,500 plus expected attendance, Cinco De Mayo will be the hub for all of the other Cinco De mayo parties in the area.
Paranormal Crossroads Investigations
05/12/12, 9:00 pm
Lake Worth Play House
713 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
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Lake Worth Playhouse is one of Palm Beach Counties most haunted and historical locations. Spend an evening learning what it’s like to be a paranormal investigator and finding out more about ghosts and other phenomena with the Paranormal Crossroads Investigations (PCI) team. VIP tickets are also available. Call 561-586-6410 for Tickets
email us at contact@paranormalcrossroads.org
Caring for Miami event at Clevelander Hotel C-Level on Thursday, April 26, 2012.
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Bass Museum of Art hosted their annual fundraiser A Night At The Museum on Thursday, April 26, 2012.
Third Annual “A Night at the Museum†Bass Museum of Art’s Annual Fundraiser
The Bass Museum of Art, one of Miami Beach’s key cultural landmarks, along with a select group of the city’s leading arts patrons and philanthropists rang in its annual fundraiser on April 26, 2012. With over 500 guests in attendance, “A Night at the Museum†was a night to remember.
Guests enjoyed hors d’oeurves by TiramesU, cocktails and refreshments from Mandarine Napleon, Kanon Organic Vodka, Yardbird , Zonin Prosecco, Breezette, Vie Vite, and Perrier and sweet treats from Stella’s Sweet Shoppe. While guests sipped and noshed, they were entertained with beats by DJ Sample & Saxophonist Natty Rico. Celebrating the museums’ latest exhibition: “Charles LeDray: Bass Museum of Art†curated by Bass Museum of Art adjunct curator, Steven Holmes, guests enjoyed a private preview of the institutions newest exhibition, featuring LeDray’s most ambitious piece, “MENS SUITSâ€.
The museum continues its mission: “to inspire and educate by exploring the connections between our historical collections and contemporary artâ€. In doing so, on view in the Taplin Gallery are selections from the permanent collection in dialogue with contemporary works on loan. There was also a silent auction filled with art experiences such as: a studio visit and lunch with artist Carlos Betancourt, Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 VIP Package and Wynwood art and design tour with Nina Johnson of Gallery Diet, among many others.
Notable attendees included: Executive Director and Chief Curator Silvia Karman Cubiñá and Bass Museum of Art Board President George Lindemann; A Night at the Museum event co-chairs Criselda Breene & Christina Getty-Maercks; exhibiting artist Charles LeDray and local artists: Augustina Woodgate, Manny Prieres, Frances Trombly, Leyden RodrÃguez- Casanova, Carlos Betancourt, and Christina Lei Rodriguez; gallerists Fred Snitzer, Nina Johnson, David Castillo, and Anthony Spinello; collectors Charles Cowles, Constance & Marty Margulies, and Kathryn Mikesell; Anthony Shriver, Belkys Nerey, Terence Riley, Fernando Wong, Alison Zhuk, Suzi & Walid Wahab, Fabian Basabe, JP Souto, Lisa Pliner, Nicole Lozano, Patty & Leonard Fluxman; Bass Museum of Art Board Members: Cathy Vedovi, Alan Randolph, Ali Matlick, Hugh Bush, Jonathan Z. Kurry, Jose Miguel Net, Laura Paresky Gould, Lida Rodriguez-Taseff, Ramiro E. del Amo, Richard Toledo, Brian Ehlrich, Sarah Harrelson and husband, interior designer Austin Harrelson, and Tom Murphy.
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12nights and subtropics.org present Carlos Dominguez and Symbiotic Simians
Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10PM
The Audiotheque
924 Lincoln Road, Studio 201
Miami Beach, FL
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Tonight, we are presenting Symbiotic Simians, a Miami-based experimental band working with electronics and Carlos Dominguez, a young computer music composer from FIU. In the fall 2012, Carlos will attend Dartmouth College to pursue an M.F.A. in Digital Musics. Most recently, Carlos performed at Miami’s PAX with the seasoned vocalist Jill Burton. Tonight’s performance, On That Note derives from percussion, found sounds and chaotic systems.
Check out the earlier activities on May 5 at the Art Center/South Florida (800 Lincoln Rd.):
7-10PM
WINNING ART! reception + raffle event
artcenter gallery (800 lincoln road)
GLADE(S)CAPE
by Gustavo Matamoros with
audio reactive video by Rodrigo Arcaya
new piece begins at Listening Gallery
listening gallery (800 lincoln road)
Miami Dance Festival Presents An Evening of Water Ballet
Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 PM
At the National Hotel
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
Momentum Dance Company performs a classic water ballet in the elegant outdoor pool of the National Hotel, an iconic Art Deco masterpiece on Miami Beach. Free admission.
Meet the NK behind Space NK.
Thursday, May 10 from 3-6pm
Bloomingdale’s Aventura
Shoppers are invited to experience Nicky’s favorite beauty brands up close and personal. Plus, enjoy a mini-makeover from a Space NK highly trained skincare specialist & makeup artist.
Nicky started Space NK in 1993 in a former banana warehouse in London’s Covent Garden. Nearly 20 years later, Space NK has established itself as one of the most iconic sources of the world’s best beauty brands. And Bloomingdale’s Aventura & Boca Raton are the only places in Florida where you can find it.
Let Nicky introduce you to Space NK’s new product launches from around the world, just in time for Mother’s Day, including:
Rococo Rock & Royal Trio: In celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee and London Olympics, Rococo founders and sisters Ange & Vernice Walker introduce a limited edition trio of red, white & blue nail polishes.
In Peace Eau de Parfum: 10% of net profits from the sale of each bottle will go directly to Women for Women International’s sponsorship program which supports women survivors of war to enable them to rebuild their lives, learn vocational skills and promote peaceful communities.
Lipstick Queen Liptropolis: This storybook collectible trio of three lipsticks is inspired by the women of Manhattan. Soho (the fashionable red), Central Park (the refined peach) and Upper East (the elegant nude) make up your perfect wardrobe of summer lip shades.
Beautannia “Brightonâ€: The fourth scent collection in our Beautannia luxury bath & body range is an indulgent celebration of Brighton – where shimmering sea meets hypnotic hedonism, jagged rocks become smooth pebbles evoking salty memories and ripples of decadence.
To book your consultation, please call 305-792-1015.
Cosmetics, Level 1
Wall Miami Lineup 5/1-5/12
WALL
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139.
www.wallmiami.com.
To reserve a table email rsvp@wallmiami.com or the WALL iPhone application.
WALL Miami co-owners Karim Masri, Nicola Siervo, Navin Chatani and Jarred Grant present the lineup for Cinco de Mayo week, April 30, 2012. The exclusive lounge inside W South Beach brings another mix of local and international DJs. Expect the standard mix of scenesters, models, decadent debauchery, and celebrity sightings.
Tuesday, May 1
Favela Beach presents double the energy this week with DJs Ruen & O’Grime, spinning electrifying beats all night
Thursday, May 3
Michael Capponi, Michael Martin, Angel, Matt Werner & Brett Weithorn host Summer Thursdays at WALL with sounds by New York’s DJ Sinatra, spinning the best of house, hip hop and electro
Friday, May 4
Elite crew member of Skam Artists, DJ Homicide, and sound master TriArchy provide the beats for the best hip hop party on the in town
Saturday, May 5
Special hosts B-Cool, Burton Wilkins, Nicolas C. Couer de Roy & more spice it up for Cinco de Mayo with electro house sounds by Chicco Secci & Miss Cady
A throwback to carefree decadence, boutique lounge WALL, at W South Beach Hotel & Residences, has proven to be an impenetrably exclusive boite in the heart of South Beach.
Miami Light Project presents David Zambrano Soul Project
May 17-19, 2012, 8pm each evening
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse
404 NW 26 Street
Miami, FL 33127
Tickets: $25 GA, $20 MLP Members, $15 Students & Seniors (at the door)
For tickets call 866.811.4111 or visit www.miamilightproject.com
David Zambrano is a legend in the world of dance, known for his explosive energy and dynamic movement- and unbelievably this tour is the first time in his decades long career that he has performed in the US outside of NYC! We are beyond ecstatic to be able to share him with you!
The Soul Project tour is winning raves from audiences all over the US; one colleague shared with us this email he received from one of his audience members: “Thanking you for bringing these great events to Milwaukee … I’m not sure how many ways to say ‘that was amazing’ ‘that was the best thing I’ve ever seen’ ‘that was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.’ Truly, my entire family enjoyed the hell out of Zambrano and we talked about it all weekend long. I wrote on Twitter today that I’m quitting my job and joining his dance company.”
Brickell Cranium Crawl
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 3:00pm until 6:00pm
Brickell Bars/​Restaurants
Pre-Registration $25, Day of Event $30
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Miami Crawls and the University of Miami Department of Neurology present “Cranium Crawl”. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Residents Research and Education Fund to continue their efforts on groundbreaking research projects to solve the puzzle of neurological diseases.
Registration Includes the following Crawler Specials!!
3-5pm Brickell Irish Pub-First Beer FREE, $4 Pints, $5 Well Drinks
4:30-6pm El Vato-FREE Shot, $5 Margaritas, $3 Miller Lite
5:30-7pm Blue Martini- First Drink (Beer or Well Drink) FREE, Crawler Drink Specials
6:30-8pm Fado-First Beer FREE (half pint of Harp’s or Smithwicks), Crawler Drink Specials
7:30-9:30pm B&B Joint- First Beer FREE, 5 for $15 Budweiser Buckets
7:30-9:30pm RedBar-First Beer FREE, $3 16oz PBR, $5 Rum/Coke
9:00-10:30pm Tobacco Road-First Beer FREE, Crawler Drink Specials
10:00-?! Blackbird Ordinary- FREE Shot, $4 Draft Beer
The Heavy Pets w/ The London Souls
Friday, May 11th, 9PM
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St.
Miami, FL 33137
www.thestagemiami.com
$10 ADV | $12 DOS | 21+
With The London Souls
Fresh off their maiden voyage on Jam Cruise 10 and a Colorado run, South Florida’s genre-melding rockers, The Heavy Pets, are returning to The Stage in Miami on Friday, May 11th for the first time since their epic “Swim Out Past the Sun†record release party in October. Carefully bending rhythm and blues, jazz-funk and reggae fusion with rock and roll, The Heavy Pets change musical costumes on the fly effortlessly, and their self-titled album and was dubbed a “Top 10 Album of 2010†by The Huffington Post. On Swim Out Past the Sun (October 2011) THP’s guitar duo set aside their electric axes for a more organic approach. Featuring a three song sit-in by longtime Jerry Garcia collaborator David Grisman, the album presents a fresh perspective from the ever-evolving quintet.
Joining The Heavy Pets are very special guests, The London Souls. The New York-based power trio have been featured in USA Today’s “Playlist†and have been profiled in the New York Daily News.
The Magic Parlour featuring Death & Harry Houdini’s Dennis Watkins
Sunday, May 6th // 8:00 p.m.
The Stage!
170 NE 38th Street
Design District
Miami, FL 33137
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Doors open 8PM. $25 Cover. Tickets at www.thestagemiami.com or at the door.
Award-winning, third-generation magician Dennis Watkins does not deliver your grandparent’s magic show! Get ready for Miami’s most unique interactive entertainment experience, The Magic Parlour! Sold out at venues throughout Chicago and Miami!
Death & Harry Houdini, the critically-acclaimed theatrical and magical rollercoaster will feature Dennis Watkins as Harry Houdini at the Arsht Center from April 26 to May 20.
As a part of his visit, The Stage will host a special appearance by Dennis Watkins. Dennis’s ancillary late-night show is the perfect complement to the theatrical production! Enjoy cocktails and magic at The Stage for one night only!
Artist Talk with Odalis Valdivieso
Friday, May 18, 2012, 7-9pm
Girls’ Club
117 NE 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RSVP at admin@girlsclubcollection.org.
This event is free and open to the public.
Artists in Action!, in its third year at Girls’ Club, invites the public to get to know local artists through a series of four informal artist talks and presentations.
Join us as Odalis Valdivieso shares her work, her inspirations and creative processes and enjoy informal dialogue on contemporary art in general.
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Odalis is a Miami-based artist who questions conventional assumptions of the limitations of photography. Her recent works focus on the intersection of urban landscapes and abstract spatial relationships. Her current system isolates the photographic “moment” and the physical materiality of a photograph.
Odalis received an MA in Photography from The RCA, London, UK and was a winner of the South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant in 2004. She was part of Talking Head Transmitters, an experimental low – frequency radio, airing at 88.3 MHz FM from 2005 until 2010. Her work is included in numerous public and private collections and has recently been featured in the exhibitions as Practices Remain, Norwegian Wood Building, Miami, FL, SET, Bridge Red Studios – Project Space, North Miami, FL, Noise Field, Dorsch Gallery, Miami, FL, and New Work Miami, Miami Art Museum, Miami, FL. She is currently part of the project The Nightclub, an art project, that fosters a network of artists and cultural producers in a one night art venue.
Image: Odalis Valdivieso, 4.2012, 2012, Gyclée on matte paper
Free Cinco De Mayo Concert At Casino Miami Jai-Alai By Albita!
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 3:00pm – 3:00am
Casino Miami Jai-Alai
3500 NW 37th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
www.CasinoMiamiJaiAlai.com
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Apparel & Accessories Giveaways
11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Grammy Award Winning Artist, ALBITA, live in FREE concert
1:00 a.m. – Cruise Giveaways to Five Lucky Winners
2:00 a.m. – 2nd Chance Drawing, Five Winners receive $1,000 in Free Play
Casino Miami Jai-Alai presents Grammy Award Artist ALBITA in a free, live concert at the entertainment bar and stage as part of its Cinco de Mayo festivities. Other activities include cruise giveaways where five lucky winners receive a free cruise, as well as brand name apparel giveaway where over 50 winners receive clothing and accessories from Tommy Bahama, Sunglass Hut, Chicos and Crocs.
Casino Miami Jai-Alai is committed to delivering a sports and entertainment destination like no other in South Florida. Casino Miami Jai-Alai is a state of the art casino featuring over 1,000 Las Vegas Style slot machines; electronic Blackjack tables as well as Poker and Dominoes in the brand new Crystal Card Room. Miami’s newest entertainment venue also offers two full-service bars with one that features live entertainment every weekend. The renovated Jai-Alai venue offers added activities including concerts and boxing.
Sunday Brunch at Villa Mayfair
Sunday, May 6th, 11:30am
Villa Mayfair
Coconut Grove, FL
Every Sunday beginning on May 6th, The Trunick Group will host Sunday brunch at the Villa Mayfair Restaurant & Lounge, located in the heart of Coconut Grove. Brunch menu* options include Brioche French Toast, Eggs Benedict and Florentine, and Croque Monsieur and Madames, priced between $9 – $16. An early dinner menu will also be available with offering of fresh pastas, meats and fish dishes. Eye-opening cocktails will be specially priced and available all day including, Mimosas, Bellinnis and Bloody Marys. Each week will feature an exciting line-up of table-side entertainment to compliment the dinning experience. Expect live musical acts, magicians, celebrity impersonators and more, along with local DJs soundtracking each afternoon.
Stiletto Fridays
Friday, May 4th, 11:00pm
Louis Bar & Lounge
Miami Beach, FL
Price: No Cover Charge
Age Suitability: 21+
The Trunick Group will host, Stiletto Fridays, a new Friday ladies night at Louis Bar & Lounge beginning this Friday, ladies receive complimentary admission, drinks, and a chance to win a free pair of designer shoes each week. To enter the drawing, simply visit www.stilettofridays.com. Each friend referral to the site, wins you an additional entry into the raffle, increasing your chances to win. An email confirms your entry into the raffle and also grants you complimentary open bar until 1am. A winner will be selected at random each Friday night and announced at the venue at 1:30am. Winner must be present to claim prize. Each week, Stiletto Fridays will give away a complimentary pair of designer shoes, rotating the designer roster, which includes, Jimmy Choos, Manolo Blahniks and Giuseppe Zanottis. The first week kicks off, this Friday May 4th, with a pair of Christian Louboutins. Music by Ariel Assault, Shawn Rudnick & YSL.
Food Trucks & Live Music at the weekly Taste & Sounds of Miami
Thursday, May 3, 2012 @ 5 – 8pm
UM Life Science & Technology Park
1951 NW 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Located in the Health District, just minutes from downtown, Midtown, Wynwood, Overtown, Little Havana and the beaches. Parking is free, or you can walk, bike or hop on the new Miami trolley!
University of Miami Life Science & Technology Park in Miami’s Health District presents “Taste & Sounds of Miami.†Come enjoy delicious food and live music that will bring the community together for an afternoon of fun.
“Taste & Sounds of Miami†will feature Miami’s most popular trucks, including Catered Bliss, Regel Grill, and Mediterranean Nugget. Balans Restaurant, a future tenant at the park, will serve beer and wine. The event will also feature a free outdoor concert “Across the Universe†and UM Miller School of Medicine’s a cappella group, “Doctor’s Note,†will perform.
Paintings, Works on Paper and Sculptures: A Spring Art Exhibition at Cernuda Arte
Friday, May 4, 2012, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com
This new exhibition inaugurates on First Friday Gallery Night with a Reception Open to the Public
Cernuda Arte celebrates spring with a vibrant art show featuring Colonial, Academic, Modern and Contemporary artworks by: Esteban Chartrand, Eduardo Morales, Armando Menocal, Teodoro RÃos, Manuel Mesa Hermida, Domingo Ramos, Antonio RodrÃguez Morey, Aurelio Melero, Evelio GarcÃa Mata, Juan Gil GarcÃa, Enrique Crucet, VÃctor Manuel, Amelia Peláez, Carlos EnrÃquez, Wifredo Lam, Amelia Peláez, Fidelio Ponce, Eduardo Abela, Mariano RodrÃguez, Cundo Bermúdez, René Portocarrero, Mario Carreño, Carmelo González, José Mijares, Gina Pellón, JoaquÃn Ferrer, Alfredo Sosabravo, Flora Fong, Manuel Mendive, Miguel Florido, Vicente Hernández, Li DomÃnguez Fong, Giosvany EchevarrÃa, Sandro De La Rosa, Irina Elén, Ramón Vázquez, David RodrÃguez, Joel Besmar, Dayron González and more.
Image: Amelia Peláez, Dos Hermanas, (Two Sisters), 1946, oil on canvas, 40 1/4 x 31 3/4 inches
InSense Miami Networking Event
Tuesday May 15, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:00
Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2432 East Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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Set among the prestigious shops of The Galleria mall, Blue Martini is known for its ultimate lounge experience and live entertainment in Fort Lauderdale. With an outdoor patio bar, tantalizing tapas menu and an upscale cocktail lounge, Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale is one hot spot for networking and making business contacts for your company.
Join us for our monthly networking event in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, May 15, 2012!
Pay $10 ($15 at the door), and enjoy one complimentary glass of house wine, a beer, or one single premium liquor shot cocktail and reduced happy hour specials on drinks and food until 8pm.
Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards for Business Card Bingo and be a resource or find a resource for your business!
Calling All Local Art Organizations To Showcase Their Talents At The Galleria At Fort Lauderdale’s Spring For The Arts
Sat., June 2 from 11 am to 3 p.m.
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale
www.galleriamall-fl.com
To participate in The Galleria’s “Spring for the Arts†or to receive more information about the event, please contact (954) 703-7935.
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, South Florida’s premier retail destination, invites local not-for-profits and arts related vendors to participate in its “Spring for the Arts†one day showcase on Sat., June 2 from 11 am to 3 p.m. This already successful effort will unite the arts community with a one-day showcase of promotional displays and performing and visual arts experiences.
Local not-for-profit art organizations are encouraged to be part of this effort at The Galleria to promote upcoming shows, classes and volunteer/donor needs. All groups will also be invited to The Galleria’s “Spring for the Arts†kick-off fundraiser on May 31 at Truluck’s Ft. Lauderdale to benefit Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre and to honor arts supporters and advocates, including Holly Bodenweber and Steve Hudson of the Hudson Family Foundation, Richard Jay Simon, Barbara O’ Keefe and Myra Weaver.
“As a continued supporter of the arts, The Galleria is proud to provide this platform intended to unite the arts in Broward and to raise more public funds,†said Melissa Milroy, marketing manager at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. “This effort will educate, inspire and motivate individuals and businesses to rally behind the arts for a better Broward County.â€
Exposé, Lisa Lisa, Tiffany and Nelson Performing Live
Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 8pm
Magic City Amphitheatre
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
Tickets for both concerts are available starting at $15 and can be purchased by calling 305-460-6579 or online at www.magiccitycasino.com.
free parking, with Valet parking available as well.
Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, brings 80’s music back with Exposé, Lisa Lisa, Tiffany and Nelson who will perform live.
“Magic City Casino is coming to the end of the concert season, and we definitely saved some of the best shows for last. We’re excited to have some of the top 80’s artists perform on our stage,†said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “You will be on your feet the entire night dancing! Get your tickets while they last.â€
The captivating group Exposé first started in the 80’s. The band’s uplifting and energetic music has topped charts in the US and throughout the world. As the first female group to have seven consecutive Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Exposé is legendary. Exposé had four top ten hits on their debut album, Exposure, including “Come Go with Me,†“Point of No Return†and “Let Me Be the One.†“Seasons Change,†another memorable song, reached #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart and the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
The vivacious New York native Lisa Lisa is another well known 80’s singer who will light up the Magic City Casino stage. Lisa Lisa has had six top selling albums and more than 20 million records sold worldwide. With classic hit songs such as “I Wonder if I Take You Home,†“Can You Feel the Beat,†“All Cried Out,†“Head to Toe†and “Lost in Emotion,†Lisa Lisa continues to enchant audiences worldwide. The Magic City Casino stage awaits her high energy performance.
Tiffany, the famous pop sensation from the 80’s, will also take the stage on Saturday, May 12. Tiffany began singing at an early age and became a pop sensation in 1987. Her album, Tiffany, was #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, and the album also became certified quadruple platinum. Tiffany’s hits include “I Think We’re Alone Now,†which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart, and her modified version of a Beatles’ classic, “I Saw Him Standing There.†The former teen icon also sang “Could’ve Been,†which peaked at the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart.
Double platinum band, Nelson, will open the show. Nelson is led by the dynamic duo of twins, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. The band has sold over 6.5 million albums worldwide and has had much success earning four Top 10 hits, five Top 40 Billboard Hot 100 hit singles as well as five #1 MTV videos. The album, After the Rain, became multi-platinum and included the #1 hit song on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart, “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection.â€
Magic City Casino will be presenting weekend concerts through May. The next and final concert of the 2011-2012 season will be on Saturday, May 19 where Willy Chirino will take the stage along with special guests, the Celia Cruz All Stars at 8pm. In addition, the casino will also have its FREE monthly Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival on the same evening showcasing some of Miami’s best food trucks.
Fundraiser for American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Brickell/Downtown
Monday May 7th, 6pm – 9:00pm.
Waxy O’ Connors on the river
690 SW 1 st Court
Miami’s very own Waxy O’Connors will host a fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Brickell/Downtown.
Miami residents are invited to join The American Cancer Society Relay for L ife of Brickell/Downtown and Waxy O’Connors on the river to help fight cancer one drink at a time.
Guests will be asked to donate $10 and will received one free drink coupon, $5 appetizers all night, and a raffle ticket. Proceeds will benefit The American Cancer Society.
“We are grateful for Waxy’s assistance and donation to our Relay. We are trying to reach our goal of $35,000 so e very dollar counts.†Said Silvana Massolo, American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Brickell/Downtown Committee Chair.
The Brickell/Downtown rela y was originally scheduled for April 21- 22 but was postponed due to the weather conditions. The new date is June 2- 3 and will take place at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus.
If you would like to create a team or for more information please visit the
event website at : www.facebook.com/ACSRFLBrickellDowntown
Temptris
Sunday, May 6, 3PM
Clevelander Hotel South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.Clevelander.com
The sun is finally out! Babes getting body painted, babes dancing and babes serving drinks & food. You love it, see you there!
Noche Latina
May 3, 8PM
Clevelander Hotel South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com
Keep it spicy and caliente! Join us for salsa beats and endless drinks on our rooftop terrace.
MERJ
5/5/12, 11 PM
Trio on the Bay
1601 79th Street Causeway
North Bay Village, Miami, FL 33141
www.twitter.com/MERJ_Miami
Mix, Mingle and Melt
Ladies wearing red receive free admission all night
Carnivale!
May 4, 8PM
Clevelander Hotel South beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com
Be amazed, entertained and even a little scared. Our flame throwing, hip-shaking ladies will wow you!
Fight Night/Cinco De Mayo
May 5, 8PM
Clevelander Hotel South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com
Yes that’s right, 40 jumbo screens broadcasting the much anticipated fight night with unbeatable drink specials to match! Join us, you know we throw a great party!
Rising Stars Youth Theatre
May 7th- May 31st 2012, 3-6pm
Rising Stars Studio
12986 Sw. 89th Ave.
Miami, 33176
More Info
Artistic Vibes Co-Founder, Vanessa Thompson is now offering two “after school” theatre workshops for kids! Together we’ll learn the amazing world of performance through improvisation, games, costumes, props, movement and much more! Actors will get to perform in a live production led by professionals in the theatre industry. Through this project your child will experience all elements of live performance first hand. Workshops are broken up into beginner and intermediate to accommodate different ages and levels. At the end of the session you’ll get to watch your rising star live! Workshops begin May 7th!
Vanessa Thompson is a Miami actress, singer, and stage manager who has worked in the theatre community for nearly 10 years. Her professional theatre career started at New Theatre in Coral Gables, performing in their highly-acclaimed productions of Likeness and Equus and then going on to become their Production Stage Manager during their 2010-2011 season. Her most recent performance was in The One Minute Play Festival at Deering Estate. In 2010 she started producing her own show and cofounded Artistic Vibes, a company dedicated to producing live showcases throughout Miami. Theatre has been her passion since childhood and she is dedicated to sharing this passion with the youth in her community. “Theatre can improve a child’s development in several key areas including communication & interaction skills, problem solving, confidence, reading & comprehension, just to name a few.â€
Art of Entertainment classes
May 4, 2012, 6-8
Epicure Market
1656 Alton Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
epicuremarket.com
You are cordially invited to particpate in any of our exciting classes being held throughout the month of May at out Miami Beach store.
Classes will feature a variety of topics for the “Art of Entertaining”.
Each class with be held from 6-8PM.
Class Schedule:
Friday May 4th Cinco de Mayo Chef Hector
Wed May 9th Flowers for Mom Emma
Friday May 11th Cooking with Love Michael Love
Wed May 16th Mexican Fiesta Chef Hector
Fri May 18th Beachside BBQ Michael Love
$25 per class – Click here to reserve your seat!
Serendipity 3 Mother’s Day Brunch
May 13, 2012, 12:00pm-12:00am
Serendipity 3 Miami Beach
1102 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Serendipity 3, Miami Beach is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special cocktail menu.
Mother’s Day only comes around once a year, but by treating her to an extravagant and whimsical brunch at Serendipity 3, Mom will appreciate that she can finally get the chance to be a kid for the day!! With Chef Chad Ellis’s special brunch and cocktail menu that caters to every type of South Florida Mom this will be a day that will not be forgotten!!
Mother’s Day Cocktail: Orange-Cha Glad its Mother’s Day
“Mom-Mosaâ€-Marquis de la Tour Brut, Carrot Juice, Ginger Puree and Topped with a Blood Orange
Brunch Launch on Mother’s Day:
Mom’s Gone Bananas
Banana Cream Waffles- Bananas & Cream between Jumbo Waffles with Fresh Berries & Drizzled Chocolate
Mom’s Little Saint’s & Sinner’s
Saint’s & Sinners French Toast – Bacon, Sunny Side Up Eggs & Breakfast Potatoes
Too Many Martini’s Mom
The Hangover Omelet- Bacon, French Fries, Mushrooms, Cheddar & Jack Cheeses
Cheesy Breezy Mom
A Summer Bries- Turkey, Apples, Cranberry Mayo, Brie Cheese on Raisin Pumpernickel
SOBE Bikini Mom
Egg White Shrimp Frittata- Shrimp, Spinach & Roasted Tomatoes in an Egg White Frittata, with Mixed Green Salad
Mucho Tequila Cafeina’s 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Party
May 5, 2012, 9:00 pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami FL 33127
More Info
Cafeina announces their 3rd annual Cinco de Mayo party coming up this weekend! The sultry Wynwood lounge will be offering a pre-fixed menu; featuring a variety of tequila’s, bottle specials, $5 Corona’s, gourmet tacos as well as having their regular nighttime tapas, cocktail and bottle menu’s on tap! Coming in to mix with the guests will be the ‘Wham, Bam, thank you mam’ shooter gals! They shoot first and ask questions last as they pistol-whip your mouth into submission with tasty tequila shots, if you dare! Mr. Pauer, Latin Grammy nominated artist & producer, will perform dance-worthy sounds into the night. Advanced table reservations are encouraged for groups of 6 or more that prefer table service. Reservations can be made at: info@cafeinamiami.com or calling 305.438.0233
No Cover. Free Street Parking or Self Parking Secure Lot.
Tobacco Road’s Cinco De Drinnko Hot Peppa Palooza
May 5, 2012, 6:00pm-2:00am
Tobacco Road
626 S. Miami Ave
Miami, Fl. 33130
tobacco-road.com
The historical Tobacco Road is throwing a huge fiesta packed full of fun & all of your Mexican favorites. Tobacco Road celebrates Mexican “heritage and pride†with flowing Mexican cocktails, dangling piñatas and a search for the bravest person able to consume the most mighty habanero hot peppas. Tobacco Road will kick off the event with a live simulcast of the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs.
Guests are encouraged to come early and meld these two delightful events with Derby Sombreros and complimentary Tequila Mint Juleps served until post time!
Celebrate Tobacco Road’s Cinco De Drinkko Hot Peppa Palooza with food, live music, pinattas, hot peppa eating contest, and riding bull.
Kentucky Derby – 6:24pm
Hot Pepper Eating Contest – 8:30PM
Riding Bull – all night
Food Trucks with Mexican specialty dishes
Washington Square Reunion in the Cabaret from 7pm-2am
1100 Millecento Residences Launch Party on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
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The Heat is On at Seminole Paradise as Tequila Ranch Presents a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Saturday, May 5, beginning at 2 p.m.
Tequila Ranch at Seminole Paradise at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
www.tequilaranch.com
The heat is on at Tequila Ranch during Cinco de Mayo with a spicy celebration commemorating the 150th Anniversary of “La Batalla de Puebla.†Join Y-100.7 FM, La Kalle 107.9 FM and WQAM 560 for an all-day cultural and culinary celebration
The party begins at 2 p.m. with house made Al Pastor Taco, Al Carbon kabob and kettle-cooked Carnitas stations plus entertainment and music by DJ Daddy at Center Fountain. All day specials include 2-for-1 Patron Tequilas and Corona beers, plus free shots and commemorative t-shirt and hat giveaways. Strolling Mariachi bands plus live classical Mexican performances will add to the festive ambience.
At 4 p.m., Y-100 hosts the “How Hot Can You Handle?†Chili Pepper Eating Contest. Five contestants will battle to make their way through five chilies starting from the mildest to the hottest: Jalapeno, Serrano, Tabasco, Scotch Bonnet and Habanero. The winners will be awarded $100 in Tequila Bucks.
At 5 p.m., the Mexican Embassy will present an authentic Mexican Heritage show followed by a raffle contest to win two tickets to see MANA at American Airlines Arena on May 11th, $50 in Tequila Bucks and a bottle of Patron Silver!
Then, at 9 p.m., the famous mechanical bucking “Bull†returns for the “Sexiest Bull Rider†Challenge.
Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tequila Ranch, Y-100.7 FM, La Kalle 107.9 FM and WQAM 560
Fashion Bloggers Night Out at Neiman Marcus on Thursday, April 25, 2012. The evening was hosted by Maria Arguello with a great panel of Miami’s bloggers and editors from Daily Candy, Miami.com and Refinery29. Then we enjoyed a wonderful fashion show with Alice+Olivia, Winter Kate, Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs.
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MD Ageless Solutions Mix & Mingle
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 7-9pm
MD Ageless Solutions
6136 S. Dixie Hwy.
South Miami
RSVP Online
MD Ageless Solutions team and friends cordially invite you to Mix & Mingle. Find out more about their Mother’s Day specials available that night only. Enter for your chance to win FREE Botox raffle, enjoy refreshments and sounds by DJ 1-Mike.
MD Ageless Solutions provides unique customized care using advanced state-of-the-art MD Ageless Solutions skin care, treatments and products to achieve the best possible results and the latest advances in anti-aging medicine through the use of optimal hormone replacement and nutritional supplements.
Sef Gonzalez, better known as Burger Beast, is a respected South Florida Food Blogger, with national reach, who writes about unique food experiences. Although his blog was originally created to find the best burger in Miami, it now represents a publication with the aim to shine light on the often overlooked, undiscovered, and unappreciated culinary gems of South Florida and other noteworthy destinations.
Art & Design Night for “A Spring Affair” Exhibition
Saturday May 12th, 2012 from 7-10pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street,
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137
Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our
Spring exhibition of 2012
“A Spring Affair”
This exhibition features over 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, May 12th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.
Our spring exhibition of 2012 features a fresh, colorful and vibrant array of artists. This collection is truly a testament to the vision of the galleries’ roots; representing international cultural artistic diversity, honoring those who define tomorrow’s masters.
Music by DJ Josh Nemcik
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking
beats after sunset | hangthedj | charles ledray
friday, may 4, 8 – 11pm new extended hours!
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
• exhibitions on view:
charles ledray: bass museum of art
selections from the collection in conversation with contemporary works
jillian mayer in collaboration with eric schoenborn: erasey page
• beats by hangthedj
• twitter contest: win a fabulous prize! look for details at event
• complimentary cocktails (21+) | mixologist
• beats after party at chalk ping pong & billards lounge: beats guests get one free drink at chalk and free ping pong from 11pm – 12am!
• basspass & members: free | non-members: $8
host committee:
kenny araujo | jourdan binder | joey butler | gino campodonico | nick d’annunzio | elizabeth eidelson | maile gamez | jason goldstein | amanda israel | chris ladas | jordana mesner | wes pearce | elaine reinoso | aaron resnick | steven j. rodriguez
for more info:
call: 305.673.7530 x1001
Dance Now! and the Bass Museum of Art present the Ekphrasis Project: Art from Art
Sunday, May 6, 1:30pm & 3:30pm
2121 Park Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139-1756
dancenowmiami.org
FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION ($8 general admission $6 senior/student)
Free for Miami Beach residents
Back by popular demand, Dance NOW! Miami returns to the Bass Museum of Art May 6 for The EKPHRASIS Project, presenting poignant and edgy works based on the current exhibitions. This migrating site-specific event is a unique dance and art experience conceived and created by DNM Directors Diego Salterini and Hannah Baumgarten. The performance brings to life the potency of the work through the art of movement and will not only resonate with the art, but also reflect architecture of the museum, enhancing the experience of the audience by drawing attention to unique elements of the museum.
Past year’s presentations were met with critical and public acclaim and the event packed audiences into spaces throughout the museum and its beautiful grounds. “…a visually surprising embodiment of the artist’s struggle to bring an idea into form….“ (Annie Hollingsworth, Artburst Miami). “The marriage of the performance pieces with the installations created such an intense symbiosis of visual and physical texture that you could have easily believed the curator always had it in mind to present the artwork with the dancers. â€(Miguel Estefan, Miami Art Guide). Each performance will include three separate and complete dance works, migrating through the museum, and will run approximately 60 minutes. This special event is not to be missed!
latinbiz networking event
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:00 PM-8:00PM
Miami Springs Golf & Country Club
650 Curtiss Parkway
Miami Springs, FL 33166
www.latinbiz.net
Free self-parking
Hosted by: Latin Business Club of America
Five reasons to exhibit at this event
More info about event or to reserve your exhibitor table: monica@latinbiz.net or 786-357-7998
Latin Events Network
Complimentary Drink & Appetizers
Prize Raffles
Cash Raffle
In the spirit of sharing, 50% of money collected for our cash raffles in 2012 will go to Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers. The other 50% will go to one lucky winner at each event.
Free Art Event For Kids
May 12,2012, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Frames USA & Art Gallery
6822 SW 40th St (Bird Rd)
Miami, FL 33155
www.framesusamiami.com
Frames USA & Art Gallery located at 6822 SW 40th St (Bird Rd) invites you to bring your kids to a free art event for Mother’s Day on Saturday May 12, 2012 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Your kids will create a Mother’s Day painting for free which we will provide the art supplies. Free food and lots of give aways. No RSVP needed just show up!! Have any questions please contact us at 305-666-3355, email us at framesusamiami@hotmail.com, or check on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/framesusa.
Latin Night at Balans Lincoln Road
Thursday, May 3, 2012, 8 – 11 p.m.
BALANS Lincoln Road
1022 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Facebook Fan Page
Latin Night returns to BALANS Lincoln Road this Thursday, May 3rd starting at 8 p.m. Sip a Mojito Special, bring your dancing shoes, and get down on the ‘road with the sounds of Havana Soul!
Havana Soul, a trio of Cuban musicians will be playing at BALANS Lincoln Road to welcome the restaurant’s new Latin Night. The group will play live music from the Caribbean and Latin America in the restaurant. There will be no cover charge and BALANS will be offering its signature Mojitos at $6 throughout the night.
Havana Soul most recently played at the opening night of the Miami Film Festival at the Freedom Tower as a 12-musician band. The Latin Night at Balans will have a trio from the group playing dance numbers ranging in genre from Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, and Mambo.
Visit BALANS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BalansRestaurants or Twitter @BalansMiami for more information. No Reservations Needed.
European Film Festival Charity Event
May 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay (Catch Grill & Bar)
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, Fl 33132
Join us for a Fundraising Night to promote the art of filmmaking in the community. Half of the proceeds will go towards Red Chemistry Inc. for educational film programming in our local high schools. General Admission: $15 at the door, $5 valet parking, a complimentary glass of wine ,cheese , hors d’ oeuvres and films.
Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
May 25, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Domino Park
804 SW 15th Avenue
Miami, Fl 33135
www.viernesculturales.org
Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
A monthly arts & culture street festival and gallery stroll in Little Havana’s cultural district. Take the free walking tour of Little Havana with legendary local historian Dr. Paul George, artist fair with local painters, sculptors and artisans along Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) between 15th and 14th Avenues, and a variety of galleries and local-owned restaurants. Takes place the last Friday of the month!
Gallery: Viernes Culturales – 1637 SW 8th St. Miami, Fl 33135
Phone-email: (305) 643-5500 – info@viernesculturales.org
Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
Un festival mensual de arte y cultura y un paseo a través de las galerÃas del distrito cultural de la Pequeña Habana. Tome una caminata gratuita por la Pequeña Habana con la compañÃa del legendario historiador local, el Dr. Paul George, una feria artÃstica con pintores locales, escultores y artesanos a lo largo de la Calle Ocho (SW 8th St.) entre las avenidas 14 y 15, y una gran variedad de galerÃas y restaurantes locales. El evento toma lugar el último viernes de cada mes.
Sitio Web: www.viernesculturales.org
Horario: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Festival: Domino Park – 804 SW 15th Avenida, Miami, FL 33135
GalerÃa: Viernes Culturales – 1637 SW 8th Calle, Miami, FL 33135
Tel.-email: (305) 643-5500 – info@viernesculturales.org
Miami’s Vice City Rollers Vs. Bradentucky Bombers
5/5/2012, 6:30 PM
Suniland Hockey Rink
9300 Coral Reef Dr.
Miami, FL 33157
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Oye Miami! Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with some edge! Come support your brand new very first and only local roller derby team, Miami’s Vice City Rollers as we play the Bradentucky Bombers right here in Miami. This is our very first home bout (that’s what we call games), so come support, build the hype, and tell the bombers we want te-kill-ya in Miami!
Want a preview? Check us out on youtube:
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What is derby? America’s fastest growing sport! Girls speed skating, whipping, hip checking, and bumping each other in short skirts. For a quick 101 on the rules, watch this!
Kids $5, Adult presale tickets $10, tickets at the door $12, and suicide seating (so close you may get hit) is $15 per ticket. Get tickets: Brownpapertickets.com
Forgotten Soldiers Outreach will be there collecting batteries, q-tips, travel-sized baby powder, dental floss, and chapstick. South Florida Rattlers Wheelchair Rugby will play at half-time.
After party TBA!
RAW Fridays
Friday May 4th 2012, 5pm
Ricochet
3250 Buena Vista Blvd
Miami Fl 33127
786-353-0846
www.ricochetlounge.com
twitter@ricochetlounge.com
www.facebook.com/ricochetmiami
Friday is the first day of your weekend! We want you to shake off the monotonous routine with RAW. Ricochet.After.Work.meaning let the R&R begin, raw prices too , 50% off everything on the menu…..Gourmet sliders = 6$, beers = 3$ Everything Is 50% Off !!! Ricochet appreciates Fridays, and in turn we are making Friday appreciate you!
No Invite Needed ! Just get here!
One Love Wednesdays
May 4th 2012, 9pm
Ricochet Bar and Lounge
3250 Buenavista Blvd.
Midtown Miami
10p / No Cover
www.ricochetlounge.com
www.facebook.com/ricochetmiami
Reggae / Hip-Hop / Classics
Weekly Live Performances along side the 1Love DJs
1Love DJs:
Tom Laroc / Walshy Fire / Icue / Sharpsound / D- Up
w/ weekly warm up vibes by: Original Dubmaster
Camp Ricochet
Tusday May 1st 2012 , 9pm
Ricochet Bar and lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd
Miami Fl 22127
Facebook Fan Page
Ricochet will be running Trivia competitions with prizes for winners and runner ups ! Bring your Ipod or Spotify playlist to hear your favorite tunes.
PBR + Shot of Jameson = 6$
Free Pizza
info@ricochetlounge.com
www.ricochetlounge.com
twitter@ricochetmiami
facebook/ricochetmiami
Rough Draft Inc. Presents MEGA May
May 3, 2012, 8PM
Tempo Live!
2000 Harrison Street-Bay 7
Hollywood, FL 33020
roughdraftinc.com
Live Art | Live Music | Creative People
Every first Thursday at Tempo Live! Rough Draft Inc. combines Live music with impromptu art to create a mind blowing experience that draws in every angle of the creative soul!
To describe Rough Draft in a few characters wouldn’t do it complete justice.
Beyond the art, its a good time that everyone can enjoy. So whether you consider yourself an artist or not you will definitely want to experience what Rough Draft is for yourself.
The MEGA May edition of Rough Draft will feature LIVE performances by highly acclaimed spoken word artist Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughn, Hip-Hop pop group MERGE, local backpack hipsters Vurn and The Pro Club and so much more!
We’re also screening a short by artist, sketcher, painter, designer, director, producer (lots of titles but well deserved) Noah Jones, who will also be painting LIVE throughout the night.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Tempo Live!
2000 Harrison Street- Bay 7
Hollywood, Fl 33020
8PM – Midnight
FREE before 9PM|$5 After
Cash ONLY Bar
Interested in creating, performing or displaying your works please contact us (305) 600-3097 or info@roughdraftinc.com | http://roughdraftinc.com | http://facebook.com/RoughDraftInc | http://twitter.com/RoughDraftInc | http://youtube.com/roughdraftinc1
The Women’s Success Summit
May 17 & 18
The Miracle Theatre
Coral Gables
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
More Details & Registration
Early Bird rates in effect until May 3rd. After May 3rd, use the Promo Code to receive the early bird rate, courtesy of www.SoulofMiami.org! PROMO CODE: SOUL
The Big Close
You’re invited to attend Miami’s largest 2-day business conference for women (and men!).
The fact is, whether it’s your products, your services, a point of view, an idea, a cause or simply yourself, everyone can benefit from learning how to SELL more effectively. And that’s why the 5th Women’s Success Summit theme is “The Big CLOSE.”
From generating leads, negotiating deals, and driving referrals all the way to time management, website design and writing copy… at the end of the day, almost all business activities impact the bottom line. And that’s the focus of the upcoming Summit.
Featuring appearances by some of the business world’s most interesting, successful and educational speakers, panelists, gurus and prodigies, our mission is to gather the best minds we can to provide hardworking, ambitious women (and men!!) two days worth of motivation, learning and networking. Woo-Hoo!
Gallery Talk: The Body and Other Miracles
Thursday, May 3, 2012, 6:30pm
Dina Mitrani Gallery
2620 Nw 2nd Avenue
Miami Florida 33127
lecture fee: $10
please rsvp by email: dinamitrani@gmail.com
The body in photography is a topic of many shared interests, traditions and cross-interpretations. We will examine some of the different paths artists and photographers have taken in the discovery of the body. by Amalia Caputo
Amalia Caputo is a photo based artist and art historian. She has a BA in art history from Universidad Central de Venezuela, and an MA from New York University and the International Center of Photography, in the fields of art theory and photography. As an artist, she has a 20+ years career of exhibitions worldwide and is currently preparing a new upcoming solo show to be held in Caracas, Venezuela, her hometown.
Her work is represented in various public and private collections including those of the Galeria de Arte Nacional in Caracas Venezuela, Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, California, the Fundación Banco Mercantil Collection in Venezuela, and the Ella Fontanals Cisneros Collection in Miami. Her range of professional experience within the art world includes working at museums, art institutions, the coordination of exhibitions and art publications, co-curating exhibitions, writing, and lecturing mainly about photography. She has written amongst other publications for Revista Estilo, Revista Imagen, Páginas Culturales de El Universal, Revista Extra Cámara and more recently for Arte al DÃa and Art Nexus, in Miami. Lives and works in Miami, Florida, since August 2003. For more information on her artwork, please visit www.amaliacaputo.com.
Currently on view through June 1st:
Luis Lazo: When You’re A Boy
image: Untitled (boys backs) 2010-11, 20 x 40 inches, Archival pigment print
www.dinamitranigallery.com
www.luislazophotography.com
Memories Of My Mother
Sunday, May 13th at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach.
Tickets are $15 (cash at the door) and admission includes tea and cookies.
For more information and reservations, email marj@miamiartzine.com or call 305-458-0604.
The Miami Beach Arts Trust, a not-for-profit organization is presenting Memories Of My Mother, cheerful, funny stories about Mom. This reading of new stories, in celebration of Mother’s Day, is a fund raising event to support miamiartzine.com, an online South Florida arts magazine.
The readings will take place in the Banyan Room at the newly redesigned Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The Garden, an urban green space in the heart of South Beach was rejuvenated by acclaimed South Florida landscape architect Raymond Jungles in the fall of 2011. The 2.6 acre botanical garden is a showcase for orchids, tropical plants and trees, a Japanese Garden and a “living wall” vertical landscape.
The “MOM” stories have been selected from submissions from all over the US. They will be read by professional actors including Linda Bernhard, Natasha Waisfeld, Andy Quiroga and Giordan Diaz.
Thank you for your support of miamiartzine.com. See you on Mother’s Day!
Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power
Sunday, July 29th!
Fillmore Miami Beach
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Preschoolers’ Favorite Reading-Powered Heroes Soar onto Stages Nationwide in All-New Live-Action Adventure Inspired by Top-Rated PBS KIDS TV Series!
Must-See Multimedia Experience for the Whole Family Features New Music from Jack Antonoff of the Chart-Topping Indie Band “fun.â€
Tickets on Sale Friday, May 4 / 10AM
From Storybrook Village to a town near you! Preschoolers have “the power†to experience Super WHY as never before when Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power!, the first-ever live show based on the top-rated PBS KIDS TV series from Out of the Blue Enterprises, flies onto stages across the country starting this summer! Produced by S2BN Entertainment (Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, Yo Gabba Gabba Live!, Rock of Ages: The Musical) and featuring music from Jack Antonoff of the hit band “fun.,†Super WHY Live kicks off in Monroe, Louisiana, and will visit nine cities throughout July, “setting the stage†for additional stops from coast-to-coast this fall.
Super WHY Live comes to the Fillmore Miami Beach on Sunday, July 29th. Reserved Seat tickets are $39.50, $32.50 and $26.50 and will be available beginning Friday, May 4 at 10AM through all Ticketmaster locations (www.ticketmaster.com), LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM and during show days). . Fans can visit www.superwhylive.com for more information and to purchase tickets and VIP “Meet & Greet†packages.
“Super WHY Live adds a whole new exhilarating dimension to Super WHY and its power to entertain and inspire young children,†said Samantha Freeman Alpert, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of the series and Co-Founder of Out of the Blue Enterprises. “We’re so excited to extend the beloved series from the screen to the stage with this full-scale live production for families to enjoy together.â€
Super WHY Live vibrantly brings to life Super Why, Alpha Pig, Wonder Red, Princess Presto and their puppy pal Woofster, who each take children on larger-than-life, imagination-stimulating adventures. With help from the audience, the characters embark on magical, out-of-this-world journeys to explore what they’ve always wanted to be – from a ship’s captain to a rock star and more! While singing, dancing and interacting with the characters on stage along the way, pint-sized fans (and parents, alike!) discover who really has the power to make dreams come true!
Showcasing cutting-edge technology, visual effects and aerial stunts, Super WHY Live is a sensory spectacular that will dazzle and delight audiences of all ages. The new production features a team of top talent, including a Tony Award-winning scenic designer and an Emmy and Tony Award-nominated lighting designer, who create a mesmerizing setting for the show.
“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to take fans on this high-flying ride and invite them into the world of Super WHY in a completely unique way,†said Michael Cohl, CEO, S2BN Entertainment. “For many children, Super WHY Live will be one of their earliest live entertainment experiences and we’ve created a truly unforgettable show for the entire family.â€
6th Annual Youth Arts Day and Music Fest
Sunday, May 6, 2012, 10 am – 4 pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
305-235-1668 ext. 233
FREE for Youth (Grades K-12) & $12 for adults
Spend the entire day and enjoy youth artwork, as well as musical and theatrical performances from students and organizations!
Youth Arts Day & Music Fest is a community collaboration celebrating youth artists and creating awareness for the rich emerging resources Miami-Dade County has to offer.
The Youth Arts Day visual art exhibition will be on display through June 3rd at the Deering Estate at Cutler. The exhibit is Free with Estate admission.
Grammy GPS: A Roadmap For Today’s Music Biz
Thursday, May 3rd
The Gibson Guitar Showroom
2751 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
IMPORTANT NOTE: Must RSVP at 305.672.4060 or florida@grammy.com — Limited Capacity! (If you RSVP through facebook only, your entry will not be guaranteed)
A one day music seminar. Brought to you by The Recording Academy – Florida Chapter, Producers and Engineers Wing, Gibson, The Black Key Group, AVP Led Tech, SESAC, Sae Institute, SFL Music Magazine, STR Miami, GTC Media.
Featured panelists include Melanie Masterson, Lolo from Sweat Records, Smurphio Amador of Afrobeta, and DJ Le Spam of Spam Allstars. For more info about panelists please visit www.grammygps.com
From 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m, lunch will be offered by two of Miami’s favorite food trucks:
Gastropod – www.gastropodmiami.com
Mac’n – www.macnfoodtruck.com
We look forward to sharing the music experience with you!
Summer Family Mad Fest
June 2nd from 12 to 4 pm
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212-260 NE 59 Terrace
Miami, FL
Another great Community Project event that ARTISTFORCHARITIES is helping to do, please help us with food, water, entertainment, or just come and support! June 2nd, for the Children of Little Haiti Cultural Center and Mad Dance Miami, a company that started out with a vision and commitment, and now proudly empowers over 120 children!! Now that’s just what we need more Mad Dance Philosophy to empower our inner city Children!
Here is an event to honor 150 Children from a dance company working from Little Haiti Cultural Center, they started out in August with idea of openning up to teach and empower children through dance, theatre, singing. They have over 120 children in less than 9 months!
Along with the Center’s Director on June 2nd from 12 to 4 pm we will have a block party for them.
Ayama Yoga Grand Opening
Friday, May 4, 2012 – Grand Opening Celebration 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 2012- Complimentary Classes from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Ayama Center for Yoga and Healing Arts
(located near to Thai House 2 Restaurant)
2250 N.E. 163rd St. #3C
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
305.932.7755
info@ayamayoga.com
www.ayamayoga.com
Free 48- Hour Holistic Celebration: Live Music, Entertainment, Performances, Shopping & More
· 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Morning meditation and Breath Work
· 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ashtanga Yoga
· 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hatha Yoga
· 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vinyasa Flow
· 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Anusara
· 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kundalini
· 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kid’s Yoga
· 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Vinyasa Yoga
· 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Vinyasa Yoga
Strike a pose and get back to the mat with the launch of Ayama’s new Center for Yoga and the Healing Arts which recently opened on Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami Beach. Open up and chant “OM†with 40 classes a week in various styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha, Ivengar, Kundalini, Anusara, kid’s and prenatal yoga classes.
Ayama’s grand opening weekend kicks off with a 48-hour holistic celebration beginning Friday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m. with live music and entertainment, a shopping bazaar, wholesome foods, massages and live performances.
The multisensory experience continues Saturday, May 5th with nine hours of complimentary yoga starting with meditation and breath work and moving into the many different styles offered at the center through free, one-hour classes scheduled back to back throughout the day.
Ayama’s new 2,200 sqft. studio features a warm, spacious and enchanting space to practice with an easily accessible location off Biscayne Blvd. and amble free parking. Dim lights, candles, sacred music and acoustics help students turn inward and engage in the journey. In addition, the new studio space features an eco-friendly boutique, changing room and shower.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Neomi’s Grill
Sunday, May 13th. Served from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Trump International Beach Resort
18001 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Mother’s Day Brunch will feature a buffet-style menu with highlights that include breakfast fan favorites, a salad bar teeming with seasonal produce and fresh seafood, family-style classics, decadent desserts and for a South Florida twist on the traditional breakfast fare – cooked to order Paella.
The Mother’s Day brunch costs $60++ per person, $20++ for children under the age of 12, and free of charge for children 5 and under. For reservations, call (305) 692-5770 or visit www.trumpmiami.com.
“For you Momâ€
Mini pastries, muffins, Danish and fresh coffee cake.
Smoked salmon, Whitefish salad & bagels with cream cheese, boursin, chopped eggs, capers, tomatoes and sweet onions.
Tropical fruits and berries
Blueberry buttermilk pancakes, maple syrup, butter and powdered sugar
Eggs Benedict, our style, crispy apple smoked bacon, poached eggs, English muffins and roasted tomato hollandaise
“Mom this Omelet is for You!â€
Choose from cheddar & Swiss cheeses, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, spinach, tomato, ham and salsa ‘flipped to order’ breakfast sides of Corned beef & potato hash, apple smoked bacon & country sausage
Mom’s Garden
Our salad bar focuses on fresh seasonal fruits, herbs and vegetables
Bruschetta- Tuscan crostinis, heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs
Lemony hummus, grilled pita bread
Bella’s lentil salad, lemon vinaigrette
New Orleans crawfish pasta salad, spicy Creole dressing
Ratatouille salad, roasted eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, squash and pearl onions
Grilled chicken tossed in Caesar dressing with parmesan and croutons
Peruvian shrimp & choclo corn salad, rocotto pepper dressing
‘Shots’- strawberry & pomegranate with a hint of lime
Charcuterie- display of pates, artisan salami, stone ground mustard & pickled vegetables
Garden baby greens salad with dressings and condiments
Chilled spiced shrimp cocktail with lemons and cocktail sauce
Oysters ‘Rockefeller style’ braised collard greens, pancetta, white wine cream sauce
King crab legs with mustard sauce
Family Gathering
Country glazed ham, pineapple, rum and cherry glaze
Wagyu flat iron steaks, char-grilled, Española “Mother Sauceâ€
Seafood pasta, roasted fish and shellfish, cheese stuffed pasta, pink sauce
Buttered mashed potatoes
Island style ‘peas & rice’ & sweet plantains
Steamed baby vegetables
Paella “cooked for you Mom!â€
Our Spanish style paella is cooked to order, our chef starts with shrimp, mussels, roasted chicken and chorizo and slowly cooks it all together with saffron scented rice, peppers, onions, tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts and garlic
Mom’s pride & joy…her children
‘Down to size’ kids’ buffet with favorites of mac’n’cheese, chicken tenders
cheese & pepperoni pizzas, buttered corn, tater tots and veggie snacks with ranch dip
plus “Heart†sugar cookies to decorate for Mommy!
It’s Your Day Mom, go ahead and splurge!
A spring array of sweet pleasures including mini éclairs with assorted fillings and pastel icings, French macaroons, Jennifer’s Mom’s coconut flan and many more tempting delights
Momentum Dance Company Performs The Most Fun You Can Have Doing Math Counting Songs 
Saturday, May 5, 11AM
At the Coral Gables Library
3443 Segovia Ave
www.momentumdance.com
For information: Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706
Momentum Dance Company at 305-858-7002
Program IV in the 2012
Children’s Library Series
Free & Open to the Public
Seating is Limited, Arrive Early
Original Score by Dr. Devin Marsh
Counting Songs: this fun and action packed performance teaches younger children their numbers 1 to 8 while simultaneously teaching the multiplication tables for the same numbers to older kids. Each number comes to life with an original song by local composer Devin Marsh and a dance by Momentum’s delightful, goofy, and high-energy dancers. Each song is in a different musical style (jazz, reggae, rock, Caribbean, classical, rap) and each dance has a special element such as puppets, scarves, stuffed animals, rhythm instruments and more! “Counting Songs” is the most fun you can have doing math!
Miami Surf Archive / Surfrider Spring Fundraiser
Saturday, May 5th, Doors open at 7PM and close at 11PM.
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Admission is free and all ages are welcome
Drinks and raffle tickets are $5
Parking is available across the street and at various nearby garages.
The Miami Surf Archive Project and the Miami Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will be hosting their annual fundraising party and would love your support in creating awareness of our organization and event.
The Miami Surf Archive Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, presentation and promotion of surfing in Miami-Dade for the appreciation and education of current and future generations around the world. The Surfrider foundation is an environmental non-profit dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the worlds oceans, waves and beaches.
Surfrider Foundation Cinco de Mayo Surf Party Fundraiserf!
Miami Surfrider and the Miami Surf Archive Project are partnering up to bring you another exciting event of surf, music, and fun.
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we will be hosting the premier of Rumors: a Cinematographic journey into Mexico’s deepest surf scene.
On the big screen we will also be projecting rare, vintage surf footage from 1970s Miami Beach, courtesy of filmmaker Bruce Walker.
The evenings activities will include: music by local artist Mike Maytin; a raffle that includes a new surfboard; a ticketed bar serving beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic beverages; catering provided by local food truck Gastropod; and various multi-media stations displaying Miami’s surf history.
We will also be announcing the launch of the Bimini-Miami Blue Water Challenge – a never-attempted SUP crossing from Bimini to Miami.
Event Sponsors:
The Webster
The Standard Hotel
F1rst Surf Shop
Macy’s
Quicksilver
Whole Foods Market
The Glades
Square Grouper
C4 Waterman
Sea Specs
FCS
42Below Vodka
Kona Brewing Co.
Seven Tiki Rum
Kulcha Shok Muzik
Aquaworld Miami Beach
Boucher Brothers
Ricky Carroll Surfboards
DadeCoSurf.com
(Miami, Florida) – The American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life kept moving forward, even after a challenging Miami sky. But whether there was rain or shine, thousands of people gathered at J.C. Bermudez Park in Doral during the month of April to do exactly what they have been doing for the past ten years – camp out in the middle of the night to relay, while sharing the event simultaneously with various other cities throughout the country.
Every relay event begins with an inspirational survivor lap at sunset. After dark, they perform the Luminaria Ceremony to honor those who have been ‘touched’ by cancer in some way, and to remember loved ones they’ve lost due to the disease.Â
“The reason for starting the event at sunset,†said Gerardo Reyes, Team Development Chair for Relay for Life of Doral, “is because the sunset is symbolic to receiving the bad news that you or a loved one has cancer, and feeling the light in your life turn off…it’s a darkness that falls upon you.â€
Families camp out during the entire evening to receive a sunrise the following morning as a symbol of hope that, one day, the cure for cancer will be found.
For more information about Relay for Life visit http://www.relayforlife.org/ â–
Enrique Hurtado de Mendoza Cuban Genealogy Collection Reception and Fundraiser
Thursday, May 3, 2012, 6-8 p.m.
Steven and Dorothea Green Library
Florida International University
11200 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
For information on auction items and parking, please visit:
http://go.fiu.edu/CubanGenealogy
Complimentary Admission and Live Auction
You are Cordially Invited to Attend the Enrique Hurtado de Mendoza Cuban Genealogy Collection Reception & Fundraiser
Be one of the first to view these one-of-a-kind manuscripts, family trees and historical records in the Gallery at Green Library exhibit.
Help raise funds to enable people of Cuban and Spanish descent to research their family histories in this publicly-accessible collection
Thursday, May 3, 6-8pm
Tabu Bistro
1060 Brickell Ave
RSVP: c_flores@hotmail.com
a $15 donation gets you free drinks and horsdeuvers
Celebrate the Opening of The New Young At Art Museum!
May 4th – Gala (tickets holders only!)
Saturday May 5th- & Sunday 6th, 12 – 6pm
The new Young At Art Museum
751 SW 121 AVE
Davie, FL 33325
Be the first to experience the new YAA before it opens to the general public, become a Founding Member today!
Free and open to the public
Join Us…..To Celebrate the opening of
The New Young At Art Museum!
“Giants In The City ”
Monumental inflatable Sculpture Public Art Project
The 55,000 square-foot GOLD LEED-certified Museum will be the epicenter of cultural arts education for families.
The Museum will feature four permanent exhibit galleries:
GreenScapes
CultureScapes
WonderScapes
and ArtScapes.
The new facility will also include a 10,000 square-foot Broward County Library, a National Traveling Exhibition Gallery, Presentation Theatre, Teen Center & Recording Studio, Museum Gift Shop, Creative Cafe and a preschool classroom to accommodate 22 children.
LSB // School’s Out College Weekend
June 6-10
Lords South Beach
Lords South Beach is hosting a School’s Out college weekend June 8-10 with special rates starting at $129/night. The weekend includes special programming to kick off the summer, including a Summer Camp Underwear Party at Twist and a School’s Out T-Dance at Palace, and free admission and a free drink at Score.
Civic Circle featuring City Manger Jorge Gonzalez
5/2/2012, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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The Civic Circle will feature Miami Beach City Manager, Jorge Gonzalez, in a town hall meeting to discuss current issues affecting Miami Beach and its residents.
Free and open to all. Limited seating.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo @ Mambo House!
May 5 2012, 10:45 pm
VK Dance
3363 NE 163 St
North Miami Beach, Fl 33160
www.MamboHouse.com
Grand Opening of Mambo House!
Special welcome to everyone to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Mexican/ Mambo House style…
DJ JoeyG playing the BEST:
* Mambo/Salsa in the Mambo Room!
* Bachata all night in the Bachata Room!
* Free Margaritas til Midnight for Everyone!
* BYOB is OK! (you can bring your own water/drinks)
* Free Parking
Admission $12
(Includes a raffle ticket for an exquisite…elegant… exclusive Jewelry ring by www.JewelryExquisite.com) Mothers Day is around the corner!
Mambo House “Dancing is Human, Mambo is Divine”
Free Parking!
Free Margaritas!
Free Mambo House VIP Membership Cards!
Free Raffle Ticket!
Camper with Emirates Team New Zealand Celebratory Weekend for The Volvo Ocean Race
May 18th to May 20th.
Camper in collaboration with Emirates Team New Zealand, is half way through the nine-month, and nearly 40K nautical mile race around the globe. The Volvo Ocean Race is an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endurance. During the nine months of the Volvo Ocean Race, which started in Alicante, Spain in October 2011 and concludes in Galway, Ireland, during early July 2012, the CAMPER team will sail over 39,000 nautical miles of the world’s most treacherous seas via Cape Town, Abu Dhabi, Sanya, Auckland, around Cape Horn to ItajaÃ, Miami, Lisbon, and Lorient. It is undeniably the world’s premier global race and one of the most demanding team sporting events in the world.
To celebrate the only stopover in the United States, Camper is organizing an celebratory weekend. This weekend will take place in Miami from May 18th to May 20th.
Camper has teamed up with the best of the best to take on this race. To name a few, they have collaborated with the renowned architectural designer Shigeru Ban to create a traveling pavilion. The design of the boat was created by Marcelino BotÃn- alongside Cookson Boats- who is known for designing some of the fastest racing yachts in the world and has enjoyed unprecedented international success, winning a host of world championships and many of the worlds most prestigious sailing events. Additionally, Mark Farrow-the man who made his name creating minimalist album covers for Kyle Minogue and Pet Shop Boys- has designed the graphics for the boat and sails. Mark Farrow is considered to be one of the most important graphic designers working today.
Kick-Off Party of the European Film Festival
Friday, May 4, 2012, 7:00pm
Key Biscayne Park, Village Green,
400 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne
Facebook RSVP
Join us for the European Film Festival Kick Off Party. We will be also celebrating our Short Film Award Night!
The European Film Festival will be taking place at various local venues during May. Key Biscayne has been chosen as one of the locations to debut a “Ten Best” selection of short films made by young filmmakers from European film schools. Enjoy an evening of outdoor European cinema with your friends and family.
This special event is free and open to the public.
Buika in concert May 12 at Fillmore: Spain’s new musical jewel
Saturday, May 12th, 8 PM
Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Tickets $25 – $75 through Ticketmaster outlets or the Fillmore box office
Rhythm Foundation members, call the office at (305) 672-5202 for premium ticketing and no service fees.
TVE and Dish Latino presents Buika
Buika, the unforgettable AfroSpanish gypsy, jumps from the screen in Almodovar’s 2011 hit film The Skin I Live In, to a live concert with her ensemble. Her latest work continues to explore the sublime fusion between flamenco, rumba, jazz and soul – with a dose of classic jazz stylings and the American songbook.
Visit Buika online
Minervas Circles of Dialogues for Women in Miami.
May 4th. 2012, 6 – 9 pm
CCE Miami
1490 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami FL 33132
More Information
Parking: NE 2nd Ave , between 14th and 15th St
$ 15.-
Sign up: info@Minervas.org
We are starting a new series of Circles of Dialogues for Women, in Miami. We are very excited because Minervas wants to promote this new experience of having a different type of conversation. We are convinced that people have lost the ability to listen to each other and have profound dialogues. So sponsored by CCE Miami (Centro Cultural Espaniol), we are launching this experience, that will take place every first Friday of the month, from 6-9 pm.
It’s open to all women, and I’d like to invite you and also share this information with your friends, helping us promote this initiative that will make a great contribution to have better dialogues in our families and community. If you have someone that lives in Midtown, Miami Beach or Downtown, please send it to them! But don’t let location limit you, may be your friends would love to have that very special experience and wouldn’t even mind driving.
The session will be held both in English and Spanish.
What is the Feminine Contribution?
To register, send an email to info@minervas.org
1 Special K And The Nu Thang
A Postmodern reorganization of Classic American,
Afro-Caribbean, and Brazilian Pop Music
featuring James McCoy and Karina Iglesias
2 Gary Keller And Troy Roberts
Tough Tenor Tribute
Troy Roberts Nu-Jive
An all original R&B Soul super grooves Jam Band
3 Glenda Del E ‘s (Q-ban Mixology)
“Q-ban Mixology†pop-soul hooks and funk-jazz influenced arrangements defy generally held notions of what Cuban music is
www.glendadele.com
4 Batuke Samba Funk
The Samba Funk Soul Brazilian Party
www.batukesambafunk.com
5 Ike & Val
Soul & Blues Revue
6 La Nueva Onda Latina Series
Hosted by Adrian Guerra showcasing
the finest in Latin Rock and Pop
7 Freddy Cleo Featuring Lina
The quintessential piano man/vocalist performs with Miami’s newest vocalist LINA to play your favorite songs by heart
8 Lindsey Blair
Jazz guitarist with eclectic influences from traditional
to fusion and beyond. “Jazz Musician of the Year 2011″
by New Times magazine
www.lindseyblairmusic.com
9 The Miami Jazz Project Featuring
Arthur Barron
All-star ensemble of South Florida
musicians. Latin fused tempos for Jazz
lovers of all ages
10. Jose val
With passion and heart, he bring us his
best performance. Pop Rock with a new style
Www.joseval.com
11 Sammy Figueroa & The Latin Jazz Explosion
Double Grammy Nominees with legendary percussionist
12 Bobby Stringer
Extraordinary Soul & R&B
13 Oriente
Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Soul
14 Billy Vasquez And Jimmy Powers
Brothers from another Mother: Bill and Jim
get together to deliver deep soulful acoustic blues.
www.facebook.com/bpatrol
15 Maria Z
Greek-American songstress, Maria Zouroudis,
is known for her powerful, yet heart-felt voice,
delivering a fusion of pop, R&B and acoustic Soul.
16 The Van Dyke Jazz Jam
Hosted by Rodolfo zuniga
Discover and Re-discover South Florida’s finest musicians
17 Urban Beats
DJ spinning &Afro-Cuban Rhythms,
Rumba meets free Jazz Improvises!
featuring: Felipe Lamoglia,
DJ Chama, El chino Dreadlion,
Philver Armenteros and more
18 Soul Lounge Featuring
Kinetic
Neo Nu Soul Funk and more
19 Juanita Dixon
Soul and all that Jazz, featuring the Bob Grabowsky band
20 Conjunto Progreso
Grammy nominated Cuban son
21 Classic Rock At The Van Dyke
Featuring The Chris Alvy Band
Best of the 60’s & 70’s hits with special surprise
guests
22 Randy Singer’s “Airplayâ€
New American Songbook, turning classic rock and pop into jazz
Brazilian, funk and blues party
23 A Night At The Opera
Hosted by Samuel Eudovique Director of “Onyx Opera company” and Novell Allen
From Pavarotti to Bocelli..From our hearts to yours! Enjoy a fantastic night of classical music’s.
www.novellallen.com
24 Hey Elsten Quartet
Two times Grammy nominee Elsten Torres performing Americana, roots fusion.
25 Troy Roberts ‘NU-JIVE!’
An eclectic concoction of soul, funk, R&B and gospel, and the meeting place of 5 great musical minds!’
26 Dirk Quinn
www.dirkquinn.com
High energy funk/jazz/jam band with
unique and progressive style with
great melodic sensibilities
27 Songwriter Nights Series Hosted By Randy Singer
Featuring the best acoustic singers &
songwriters in South Florida where the
concert turns into a party!
28 leslie smith
New Orleans searing vocals, blues and jazz.
29 Pete Wallace
An exciting, eclectic mix of classic and modern
jazz featuring compositions from his
latest cd, “Roots”.
www.petewallacemusic.com
30 Miami Music Authority
Music industry networking party
& artist showcase hosted by Jason Klein
Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week
5/24/12-5/26/12, starts at 7pm
LMNT
55 NW 36th st,
Miami, FL. 33127
www.l-m-n-t.com
www.mmifw.com
Tickets can be purchased online
Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week encompasses the rich cultural diversity that has shaped the city of Miami. By every definition of the word, Miami is a metropolis and a cultural melting pot. With many of the city’s inhabitants and visitors hailing from across the globe, the city sidewalks have morphed into catwalks. The founders of MMIFW wanted to present a centralized opportunity for known designers to expand their market, as well as give up-and-coming designers an opportunity to launch their brand.
May 2012 launches the first annual debut of Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week. Featuring U.S. and international designers, the event kicks off with Day Wear, followed by Evening Wear, and finishing up with swimwear. The Spring 2012 edition of Miami Metropolitan Fashion Week will take place in the trendy LMNT Art Space.
Thursday May 24th, 2012: Day Wear
Doors open at 7pm. Live entertainment, Food, and Drinks.*
08:00pm Candy Woolley Accessories
08:45pm Yera Brand by Kinsey London
09:30pm Abeyo Marqz
10:15pm Claudine Stark
11:00pm Sacred Heart Collection by Brandi Russel
Friday May 25th, 2012: Evening Wear
Doors open at 7pm. Live entertainment, Food, and Drinks.*
08:00pm Charlyn Castro-Rojas
08:45pm Chrissiefizz
09:30pm Laila Wazna
10:15pm Yasser Faraco
11:00pm Biljana Karan
Saturday May 26th, 2012: Swimwear
Doors open at 7pm. Live entertainment, Food, and Drinks.*
08:00pm Maya Swimwear
08:45pm Kariza Swimwear
09:30pm SweetCheeks by Stephanie Belknap
10:15pm Liliana Montoya
11:00pm
*Food and Drink available for purchase.
Meet the Artist, Joan Keirstead
Friday, June 1st, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Claridge Hotel Miami Beach
3500 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
claridgemiamibeach.com
RSVP by calling 786-342-7105 or e-mailing bertha.morales@live.com
“Meet the Artist” ~ Events taking place at the Claridge Hotel Miami Beach, usually the second-to-last or last Friday of each month.
Enjoy the beautiful work by abstract artist, Joan Keirstead at the next “Meet the Artist” event ~ Friday, June 1st, 7:30pm – 10pm.
Enjoy complimentary champagne on arrival, half-priced cash bar and passed hors d’oeuvres.
Free public parking across from hotel after 6pm.
In support of the local art scene, the Claridge Hotel Miami Beach offers its venue to South Florida’s emerging talent in a monthly event where local artists are able to exhibit their work. Enjoy beautiful art from some of South Florida’s best upcoming artists, complimentary champagne on arrival, passed hors d’oeuvres, half priced cash bar and live entertainment. Free public parking is available right across from hotel after 6pm.
The Claridge Hotel continues to grow its art collection and is currently the lucky recipient of artwork from renowned artist Eleazar Delgado, as well as Edilberto “Pay†Aponte, Juan Luis Perez, Claudia Carias and Andrew Ackerman. “The Claridge Collection†continues to grow as they continue to have their monthly “Meet the Artist†events. The Claridge Hotel is a 50 rooms Mediterranean style boutique hotel located on the west side of Collins Avenue and 35th Street. It houses a newly opened restaurant named Amalfi on the Beach, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings and plenty of available parking right across from the hotel. An indoor Jacuzzi adorns its courtyard and atrium area and beautifully decorated rooms are available at special rates for Florida residents and anyone visiting Miami Beach. For more information, visit http://www.ClaridgeMiamiBeach.com and http://www.Facebook.com/ClaridgeHotel or contact their sales office or reservations 305-604-8485.
Beethoven on the Beach
May 19, 2012, 7:00 PM
North Beach bandshell
7250 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33141
www.orchestramiami.org
Orchestra Miami concludes its series of Free Outdoor Concerts, with “Beethoven on the Beachâ€, a celebration of the lives of heroic men. This concert is presented as a gift to the community, and is completely free of charge. The concert is co-sponsored by the Miami Salon Group, the City of Miami Beach and BB&T Bank.
This final outdoor performance will be presented on Saturday, May 19 at 7:00 PM, at the newly renovated North Shore Park Bandshell (also known as the “73rd Street Bandshellâ€), located at 7250 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. The venue is situated in the south part of the beautiful North Shore Park. There are bleacher-style seats available, and there is plenty of green space for guests to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Picnicking is encouraged and beverages will be available for purchase.
The program includes Mozart’s “Overture to the Magic Fluteâ€, Lee Hoiby’s “I Have a Dream†featuring Graham Fandrei as the baritone soloist, and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony #5 in c minor, Op. 67. All three performances will be conducted by Orchestra Miami’s Artistic Director, Elaine Rinaldi.
This year’s theme, “Beethoven on the Beachâ€, makes the connection between Beethoven and Civil Rights through the Age of Enlightenment. “For me, these concerts are about communityâ€, says Artistic Director Rinaldi. “It makes me very happy to be able to bring people together to enjoy our gorgeous weather and share in the experience of listening to high quality classical music. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the excitement of live classical music.â€
For more information about Orchestra Miami, please call (305) 274-2103 or visit www.orchestramiami.org.
Brickell Festival
May 5, 2012, 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
1001 South Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33132
Facebook Fan Page
RSVP HERE
The 1st Annual Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fest 22,000 square feet featuring Music, Margaritas, Mariachis, Mini-Wrestlers, Mechanical Bull Rides, Mexican Bites y Mucho Mas!
Brickell Fest, a series of holiday festivals to take place in Miami’s Downtown Brickell Area, produced by Vitamin C Communications, is launching their first street-side event with their Cinco De Mayo Celebration. This open public event will take place on May 5th, 2012 from noon to midnight at the parking lot located at 1001 S. Miami Ave, Miami, Florida 33130, right across the street from El Vato Tequlia & Taco Bar.
Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fest, will be the home to various beer and tequila brands, a variety of menu options, crowd pleasing games, local DJ’s, live musical performances, beer stations, full bar, V.I.P tent, mechanical bull and more presented by Vitamin C and it’s sponsors, El Vato Tequila & Taco Bar, Blue Martini Miami, 1800 Tequila, 1800 Coconut, Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila, and Corona Extra. With 2,500 plus expected attendance, Cinco De Mayo will be the hub for all of the other Cinco De mayo parties in the area.
Vitamin C Communications is a full-service marketing & events boutique agency. Our vast network of contacts and affiliates allows us to connect our clients in corporate, hospitality, entertainment, and nightlife with the right form of marketing and promotional strategies to make their business thrive. Vitamin C is your one stop shop for brand development, product launches, event production and press. Year-
round we provide innovative and creative solutions to all of our clients.
RSVP to the event at www.BrickellFestival.com
The Style Suite by DailyCandy & Suave Special Viewing of NBCU Fashion Star 5/1/12
Tuesday, May 1
· Suave Style Sessions: 8-9:45 p.m
· Fashion Star Screening: 10-11 p.m
The Viceroy Hotel
485 Brickell Ave.
(305-503-4400)
The East and West Salon.
R.S.V.P. Online Now — spots are limited
For the last 12 years, DailyCandy editors across the U.S. have been scoping the latest and greatest in beauty and fashion—including the hottest hair trends and your favorite emerging designers. This week, The Style Suite by DailyCandy & Suave is pulling into Miami, just in time for a makeover and a special viewing of NBCU’s Fashion Star!
On Tuesday night, join DailyCandy Miami editor Ginger Harris and Fashion Star contestants Nikki Poulos, Luciana Scarabello, Nzimiro Oputa, Orly Shani, and Ronnie Escalante at the Viceroy Hotel for drinks, eats, music, gift bags, and a private screening of this week’s episode. You’ll be watching right alongside the contestants, and are free to interview them as they see their designs on the big screen. Plus, South Beach-based Suave stylist Leonardo Rocco will be on site performing mini makeovers!
Dade Heritage Trust celebrated their Annual Preservation Awards honoring individuals, organizations, and restoration projects that have excelled in preserving Miami’s historic places on April 27.
The Preservation Awards was held at Miami City Hall, the former base for Pan American World Airways seaplanes with flights to Havana, the Caribbean and other exotic destinations during the 1930s and 40s and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For more information about Dade Heritage Trust please visit their website www.dadeheritagetrust.org
Photography by Betty Alvarez
Coconut Grove Drum Circle
May 5, 2012, 7PM-10PM
Streets of Mayfair Atrium
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us at the May Coconut Grove Drum Circle. We will again be drumming and dancing in the Mayfair Atrium (site of the large sculptures) located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Mary Street, the same location as last month. There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets. We will light up the night and rev up the energy of the Grove Art Walk. Come, and discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument will be available along with water and seating. All you need to bring are happy hands and an open heart.
Please check the Coconut Grove Drum Circle Facebook group and page for any updates or changes. For more information, please contact Karen or Liz:
karen.deilke@gmail.com
May 5th and May 6th
Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
1732 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
southbeachgroup.com
Reality stars of The Real L Word®, Showtime’s® sexy reality series, are bringing their sizzling drama to The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club for a weekend of Miami Beach-style fun on May 5th and May 6th in conjunction with Aqua Girl.
The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club gives hotel guests the chance to party with Romi Klinger, Claire Moseley, Francine Beppo, Rose Garcia and Natalie Hornedo and co-host Lea Lorraine from Season 5 of The Bad Girls Club® during a two-day event. Not only are these hot young ladies partying at The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, but, they are also staying with us. DJ KIKI will be spinning at our Happy Hours and an exclusive pool party.
For those looking to turn this two-day event into a weekend full of merriment, The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, and its’ sister hotel, The Riviera, are offering an affordable three-night package. With rates starting at $189 a night, it’s a no brainer to turn the two-day extravaganza in company of Miami’s sexiest women into a fun-filled weekend escape. Amenities offered in the SOBE Girl package include enjoying cocktails with The Real L Word® cast, access to our private rooftop pool party, complimentary transportation to and from Miami International Airport, and of course, free cocktails daily from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on packages and a complete program of events, visit www.SouthBeachGroup.com or call 1-877-762-3477.
The Aqua Foundation for Women is a not-for-profit foundation whose primary mission is to serve as a funding catalyst for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender wellness and equality in South Florida through grants, scholarships, and initiatives.
Kiki Hamann 2012 Summer Collection Runway Extravaganza Benefiting Three Animal Charities
Maison Kiki Hamann
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 8:00pm until 12:00am
23400 SW 214TH Place
Redland, FL 33031
RSVP Required on Facebook.
Homestead is the major point in South Florida where people are literally dumping dogs on the streets daily.
Celebrity designer Kiki Hamann will be hosting a major event on May 19th 8 to 11pm in conjunction with 3 major charities! Sponsored by many SF companies wishing to make a change!
FF Humane Society
I Love My Human
A door list will be enforced at the entrance gate of the Maison by KH security team.
All guests are requested to please wear all white in order to have entrance granted through the gate!
This will be my best Summer Runway Ever! Your eyes will love what they are about to witness!
We are setting up VIPs Lounge rooms with table and service at the top head of the runway to benefit the “I Love My Human” cause!
Please help buying a Room or a single chair if you can!
And you are going to watch my runway as royalty and also help a great cause!
You can buy the whole room and invite your friends in or to share it, or you can buy a chair in it!
VIP Rooms are $2,000 donation (set up for 4)
VIP Chairs with service are $600.00 donation
Single seats at the very first runway line are $50.00 donation
No purchase necessary to attend the event!
Those are optional up grades which profit will go for charity
Need A Dog Friendly Place To Stay, With Hot Breakfast, New Building Just 15 Minutes From The Maison Kiki Hamann? Here it is. Ask For Celebrity Designer Kiki Hamann Discount Group Rates!
Cynosure is an exponent of Film and Rock Music iconography, currently residing in the sultry plains of Miami. Originally from England, he sought to establish himself as an artist and visionary, providing his unique sense of aesthetics and creativity amongst both the Film and Music Industries.
Possessing a degree from Southampton Solent University, a prestigious educational establishment, Cynosure went on to utilize his talent for directing and producing, composing experimental and artistic short films, commercials and avant-garde theatrical productions.
Cynosure has recently initiated his own Custom Guitar Company, Cynosure Guitars, creating both commercially successful custom products as well individualized thematic art installations. With a focus on musical transcendence, Cynosure Guitars produce a variety of specialized instruments branded as works of art.
Also, as a musician, he has maintained a popular grounding in the Florida Rock music Industry having performed and collaborated with many musical groups and as a solo artist. Now emerging as the lead guitarist within the ritualized atmospherics of gothism and romanticized chaos-magick musical ensemble, Elegy of Madeline, he continues to pervade the parameters of the East Coast.
Obtaining a passion for writing and creative documentation, Cynosure has conceived articles and columns for Rock Magazines and has also been featured in Gavin Baddeley’s, “GOTH: Vamps & Dandy’s”.
Fabulous Miami Multi chamber of Commerce Event at Hoops Sports Bar and Grill
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Hoops Sports Bar & Grill
900 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami Fl, Across from the American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL
Both members and non-members, make sure to be RSVP so that you are on the attendee list!
FEE Members – Free Entrance (by RSVP!)
Non Members – $15.00 (to be paid at door)
RSVP by Tuesday, May 01, 2012 to RSVP@fabulousmiami.com
The Chambers of Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Chile, Colombia, Greater Doral, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Honduras, Medley, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Poland, Velezuela, United Kingdom along with Casa de Madrid, Little Havana Merchant Alliance and Miami Brickell Rotary Club
invite you to celebrate the montly
Multi Chamber of Commerce networking event
Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas,
expand your network and have fun!
Dress Code: Business Attire
Valet Parking Available
Please bring your business card to participate in a raffle
Celebrate Mother’s Day at JohnMartin’s
On Sunday, May 13, 2012 enjoy a spectacular brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
JohnMartin’s
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables
(305) 445-3777
www.johnmartins.com.
We all know that Moms deserve the very best; so why not treat her to a delicious Mother’s Day brunch at your favorite Coral Gables restaurant, JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.
Feast on any of the traditional breakfast items, including French Toast, pancakes, O’Brien Potatoes or freshly baked breads display and the Omelet station. Enjoy some of the more savory options, including smoked and poached salmon platters, Roast Beef with mushroom sauce, Dolphin Francaise or Hunter Style Chicken Breast and then choose from our wide selection of fresh salads and paté. Finish the meal with your choice of chocolate mousse, key lime pie, apple pie, trifle, tiramisu, cookies or brownies.
The menu is $32.50 per adult and $14.50 for kids 12 and under. Reservations must be made by calling 305-445-3777.
JohnMartin’s has been continually recognized for its cuisine by publications that voted the restaurant “Best Pub Food.†The restaurant features live entertainment every Friday and Saturday nights, from Contemporary Top 40 hits to rock to today’s popular Irish ballads. They also have The Trivia Night on Thursday nights beginning at 8 pm.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta where Miami Fins & Fajitas join forces
Saturday, May 5th, 11:00am to 11:00pm
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
527 SW 145th Terrace
(Store Location: 62)
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
The Shops are located just off Interstate-75 at Pines Boulevard
Fajitas and Fins join forces as Lime Fresh Mexican Grill at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens present a muy caliente Cinco de Mayo celebration that includes appearances by Dolphins alumni,Twan Russel, O.J. McDuffie, and Troy Drayton, along with the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback toss truck, autograph memorabilia benefiting Russell’s Reading Room, games for the kids, and much more. Cinco de Mayo observers will declare their love for Mexican grub as they indulge in Lime Fresh’s tasty cuisine while also enjoying a DJ’s festive tunes, and raffles throughout the day.
The Cinco de Mayo event celebration at Lime Fresh is free and open to the public.
Vibrant Rioja Grand Tasting -NextGen Rioja
Monday, Apr. 30, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
InterContinental Miami Hotel Bayfront Ballroom
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
Price: $25.00
Purchase Tickets Online
Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida, Vibrant Rioja and Snooth Media invite you to a wine tasting extravaganza of wines from Rioja, Spain’s most famous wine region. Normally only accessible to folks in the wine business, we are opening the doors of our Grand Tasting to pour over 200 different Rioja wines for a good cause. Let us teach your taste buds about the next generation of Rioja by pouring samples representing younger bodegas and modern winemaking styles. Don’t worry – centennial wineries and more traditional styles will be on hand as well, and everything in between! A global food lounge and live DJ make this an evening to remember.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older for admission. A valid photo ID is required
100% of net proceeds will benefit the -A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida
J&G Grill Presents… Mother’s Day (and Night) at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences
9701 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL
Complimentary valet parking is available.
Reservations are necessary, please call: 305.993.3300
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences will be hosting a special á la carte Brunch where the chef has created exclusive dishes (see below) and Dinner at J&G Grill as well as a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at the St. Regis Bar in the grand tradition of Caroline Astor’s storied gatherings of New York friends. J&G Grill rests above the hotel pool with floor to ceiling windows offering each guest a sprawling ocean view. Guests also have the option to dine outside on the lusciously landscaped patio. J&G Grill features the exquisite cuisine of internationally acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a menu that combines his creativity and culinary flair exemplifying the Jean-Georges’ philosophy of blending Asian and French cuisine.
à LA CARTE BRUNCH
The regular brunch menu will be offered featuring signature J&G Grill menu items including the best-selling Black Truffle Pizza, Peekytoe Crab Cakes and their 24-hour marinated French Toast. The brunch menu is priced from $12-$30.
In addition, J&G Grill will also be offering three special Mother’s Day dishes:
· Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Grilled Asparagus, Bordelaise Sauce -$45
· Lobster Egg Benedict, Tomato Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Caviar-$34
· Colorado Lamb Rack, English Peas, Honshemeiji Mushrooms-$48
AFTERNOON TEA IN THE ST. REGIS BAR
Price per adult: $52, Price per child: $30 (price does not include tax and gratuity):
The bespoke tea will include a spectacular dessert display by Pastry Chef Antonio Bachour, one of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America, to include White Chocolate Panna Cotta Verrine, Dark Chocolate Verrine, Coconut Rice Pudding Verrine Pate de Fruit, Hazelnut Napoleon, Lemon Tea Cake, Profiteroles, assorted Shortbread cookies and Raspberry and White Chocolate Mini Entremets and much more, created in elaborate style. A beautiful presentation of scones & clotted cream and finger sandwiches will additionally be presented at each table along with a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne per adult.
DINNER
J&G Grill is offering a special prix fixe menu with choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for $80.00 (price does not include tax and gratuity):
1st Course (choice of)
· Florida Hearts of Palm Salad, Heirloom Tomatoes, Young Coconut
· Fresh Fettucini, Meyer Lemon, Parmesan, Black Pepper
· Peekytoe Crab Cake, Sugar Snap Pea Remoulade
· Hamachi Sashimi, Shiitake Mushroom, Soy Ginger Dressing
· Spring Pea Soup, Parmesan, Sourdough Croutons
2nd Course (choice of)
· Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Grilled Asparagus, Bordelaise Sauce
· Sauteed Maine Lobster, Buttered Cabbage, Ginger, Scallion, Mint
· Slow Cooked Salmon, Spinach, Black Olive and Passion Fruit
· Colorado Lamb Rack, English Peas, Honshemeiji Mushrooms
· Roasted Organic Chicken, Marble Potatoes, Root Vegetables
· Local Pampano “en Pappilloteâ€
3rd Course
Choice of Dessert
“Meet Ricochet” Event Industry Open House
May 10, 7-9p
Ricochet Bar/Lounge
Miami, FL 33127
for artists…..BY ARTISTS presents Pop Artist Carlos Navarro
04/29/2012, 7:00pm
HaVen Lounge South Beach
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
www.havenlounge.com
The 16th installation of ‘for artists…..BY ARTISTS’ will feature world renown pop artist Carlos A. Navarro.
The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizing its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.
elit by STOLI is a proud supporter of ‘for artists…..BY ARTISTS’
About Carlos A. Navarro www.carlosanavarro.com
Whenever Carlos A. Navarro is asked “how long have you been an artist?” his reply is “all of my life… since I was a child.” However, as the time approached for him to choose a career path, surprisingly he ended up taking the entrepreneurial/corporate route. After many years working as a professional in the business world, Carlos realized his life would be much more fulfilling if he followed his dream and pursued his passion of becoming an artist. In 1992, Navarro was asked to design a mural for a hotel on South Beach. Even though the project never came to fruition, the designs for this project would be the beginning of his career as an artist.
Carlos was born in Havana, Cuba. He spent the early part of his life in New York and moved to Miami in his teens and has lived there ever since. His initial artistic inspirations came from Dali and Picasso. Yet while being in New York, his individual style emerged from the influences of Pop artists such as Peter Max, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring. He incorporates his own style, which has come to be known as “Pop Suave”, fusing Pop Art with traditional Cuban, Miami and other contemporary themes inspired by his heritage and upbringing. His work depicts different subject matters ranging from nostalgic to political and humorous to sensual. Although he left Cuba as an infant and has never returned, he has painted images of a Cuba he never knew through what he terms “instilled memories”, stemming from the rich culture and traditions he was exposed to as he was growing up in the United States. Recently, Carlos has begun to introduce to his paintings a style influen
ced by his love of pin-up art and photography.
Navarro’s work has been celebrated and exhibited nationally and internationally. He has been commissioned by Perry Ellis International, Bacardi, Campo Viejo Wine, Ford Motors, The Related Group of Florida, Matusalem Rum, Cuba Nostalgia, Miami Dade College and Amigos for Kids. In 2007 he was commissioned by the Super Bowl XLI Host Committee to create a painting and poster for the International Media Reception.
Some of his large scale projects include Miami Guitar Town, a public art project that was sponsored by Gibson Guitars and the City of Miami to benefit several local charities, and featured Navarro’s “Babaluuu!” on one of the 10ft tall guitar sculptures. In 2002, he had three flamingos on display as part of the ‘Flamingos in the Gables,’ a public art project. Large format reproductions can be seen in the lobbies of Mercy Hospital in Miami and a Regions Bank in Coral Gables. In 2010, Miami Dade County asked Carlos to paint a mural to welcome visitors at the Port of Miami, with over 50 volunteers from Hands on Miami to commemorate Global Youth Service Day.
A few collectors of Navarro’s work include Anthony Abraham (Miami businessman / philanthropist), Jorge Perez (The Related Group ), Thomas Kramer(International businessman/philanthropist), Marc Randazzo, (1995 World Cruiserweight Champion & owner of Randazzo’s Little Italy Ristorante in Coral Gables) and Norma Jean Abraham (Miami socialite / philanthropist) all of whom he has depicted in portraits.
He has also painted portraits of Al Pacino (as Tony Montana), Steven Bauer (as Manolo in Scarface), Michelle Pfeiffer (as Elvira in Scarface), Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), Notorious BIG & Tupac Shakur (posthumously), Shaquille O’Neal, Alonso & Tracy Mourning, Manu Ginobli, Cuban icons Celia Cruz, Beny More (Cuban singing legend), Compay Segundo (Cuban singer / musician), Kid Chocolate (Cuban boxing champ from the 1930’s), also local Miami business people, celebrities and philanthropists such as Diva Miss Elaine Lancaster, Techrin Hijazi, Zurami Pascual, and Irene Korge.
In May 2005, Navarro’s rendition of legendary salsa queen Celia Cruz was displayed in the exhibition, Azucar, honoring the Latin superstar at the Smithsonian National Museum. He presented Celia with a reproduction of an original painting he created of her in 2001 at ‘Cuba Nostalgia’, an annual Cuban-inspired event in Miami honoring the island’s most glamorous times. The exhibition has been on a national traveling tour since 2007.
Over the years, Navarro has lent his talent and time to many philanthropic causes including the March of Dimes, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Jackson Memorial Foundation, The Vizcayans, American Diabetes Association, Barry University, Children’s Home Society, University of Miami Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, The Cushman School, Hands on Miami, Russell Life Skills & Reading Foundation, Mercy Hospital, and Amigos for Kids. Due to his unyielding dedication to his community, he has received proclamations from Miami Dade County and the City of Miami. In fact, November 24, 2000 was named Carlos A. Navarro Day in the City of Miami. Carlos served one term on the City of Miami Cultural and Fine Arts Board and was on the Board of Directors of Amigos for Kids and the Kids and Families Foundation. He is the recipient of the 2004 “Huellas Astrales” Award in Art given by the Latin American Friends of the Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium.
Navarro has been profiled in many publications and TV segments including Venue, Ocean Drive en Español, Social Affairs, Selecta, Ego Miami, Vis a Vis, The Miami Herald, Cosmo Florida, Details Magazine, WPLG, Generation ñ and others.
From 2004 to 2006, Navarro exhibited at his highly celebrated gallery, Carlos A. Navarro – Pop Suave Art Gallery on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Florida.
RSVP: 305.987.8885
www.havenlounge.com
Dinner Reservations are highly recommended for this event.
Culinary Cuisine prepared by Chef Todd Erickson
elit by STOLI…Cocktail Creations by Mixologist Isaac Grillo
Enjoy Industry Bottle Specials
Music Provided By: George Vidal & Beppe Gioia
Hosted By: Sandra Garcia, Leon Morley, & Lola Marie
Curated By: Ricardo Agudelo
Created & Produced By: Rod Pratt
Back Door Bamby Rides Into Taurus
04/28/2012, 10:00pm-5:00am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14 Street
(corner of NE 14 Street & NE Miami CT.)
Miami, Fl 33132
Please pardon our mess, we are getting our neighborhood pretty for you
www.thevagabondmiami.com
A Birthday Celebration of Cosmic Proportions
Featuring Djinji Brown
With Special Opening Set By Brad Strickland
Hosted by Back Door Bamby
Resident Djs: Ray Milian . Ryan Evans . Carmel Ophir . Wasabi
Featuring Live And In The Flesh… Bamby’s Notorious Sex Kittens & Naughty Misfits
In the Garden: The Smoke-Out BBQ
Complimentary Absolute Vodka Cocktails 10-11
No Excuses Unveiled
May 9th 2012, 6pm
FontaineBleau
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Miami, FL 33140
www.fashiondesignersexpo.com
Wednesday May 9th. Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Opening Night of Fashion Designers Expo presents “No Excuses Unveiled” the Official Launch of Outside the Huddle Foundation Inc. #Fashion #Philanthropy Get your tickets online!
Founded by Kennard Cox of the NFL Seattle Seahawks Outside the Huddle Foundation (www.outsidethehuddle.org) based here in Miami, fl. is a wonderful organization that focuses on empowering youth through the promotion of academics, athletics, and mentorship. Their mission is to inspire young people to become champions of their own successes through lessons learned inside and outside of “the huddleâ€, and young leaders in society.
Fashion Designers Expo is an exciting Internationally Cultured Fashion Production Company designed to show the world new fashion superstars, showcasing the best new talent from all over the world. FDE offers the excitement and exposure that rising fashion talents need to bring their dreams to reality. From extravagant runway shows to lavish parties, FDE is committed to showcasing REAL fashion by keeping its runway freshly filled with Models and Designers representing ALL cultures from around the world.
Food & Wine Event
04/28/2012, 7:00pm
Drew James Salon & Spa
234 South University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324
www.drewjamessalons.com
Come join us this Saturday night at our Drew James Salon & Spa- Plantation location as we celebrate Earth Month and support our local Earth Month Partner, The Everglades Foundation. Besides the Food and Wine Event, we will choose our winners for the $500 Drew James Gift Card and $10,000 grand prize. There will also be a Silent Auction for a number of gift baskets.
Sample the gifts of Taste Gourmet and the Organic Libations that compliment!
Be Good, Do Good, Feel Good!
A donation into our raffles grants you admission to our Food & Wine Event:
– $10.00 Donation: 3 raffle tickets for a $500 Drew James Gift Card
– $20.00 Donation: 3 raffle tickets for a $500 Drew James Gift Card and a Botanical Hair Therapy Treatment
– $50.00 Donation: 3 raffle tickets for a $500 Drew James Gift Card, Botanical Hair Therapy Treatment, and a 60-minute Stress Relieving Pedicure
– $100.00 Donation: 3 raffle tickets for a $500 Drew James Gift Card, Botanical Hair Therapy Treatment, 60-minute Stress Relieving Pedicure, and an entry into the $10,000 raffle (only 200 entries available!)
-Purchase a $12 Light The Way Candle: 1 raffle ticket for a $500 Drew James Gift Card
However, if you would like to come to our Food and Wine Event, pre-sale tickets are $20.00 and tickets at the door are $25.00!
Stop by either of our locations to get in it to win it!
-Hollywood: 5111 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, FL 33021
-Plantation: 234 S. University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324
You can also call 954-473-1122 to reserve or purchase tickets by phone!
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