Twelve Days of Painting 6/18/11

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Twelve Days of Painting
June 18, 2011, 6 – 10 p.m.
Flagler Arts Space
172 West Flagler St., 33130
flaglerartsspace.com

Twelve Days of Painting
Miami, FL – Flagler Arts Space will open its ‘Twelve Days of Painting’ exhibit from 6 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at 172 W. Flagler St., across from the Miami Art Museum.

This show will feature paintings created by Geddes Levenson and Annie Blazejack during a twelve-hours-per-day, twelve-day performance. By the project’s end, each artist painted 364 paintings. The works sprawl across the gallery walls, askew and overlapping. Painted on paper, sized from 9” x 12” to 4’ x 6’, they explore abundant themes, imagery, and methods of paint application. The show will remain open by appointment through June 30th.

The two artists regularly invent painting projects, sometimes creating situations that generate abundant and energetic works, sometimes collaborating on simultaneous performances to connect them across their two cities, Miami and Brooklyn. They have been painting together since childhood.

The Flagler Arts Space gallery and studios were opened by a cooperative of eight local artists working to build welcoming and interactive exhibits in downtown Miami. Space has been donated by The Thomas Center, a real estate company committed to enlivening downtown Miami.
For more information, email http://flaglerartsspace.wordpress.com
Blazejack http://annieblazejack.com
Levenson http://officiallyanartist.blogspot.com

Buddha Bar XIII Launch Party at The Setai 6/10/11

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FG Radio USA’s Official “Buddha Bar XIII” Launch Party
Friday, June 10, 7pm-1am
The Setai
2001 Collins Avenue
Miami, Florida 33139

The Setai is pleased to host FG Radio USA’s official “Buddha Bar XIII” Launch Party on Friday, June 10, 2011. Please note this special event will take place from 7pm to approximately 1am in The Bar & Courtyard. We appreciate your understanding of music during these special events and look forward to welcoming you to enjoy the beauty and elegance of The Setai.

For reservations or more information, please contact Setai Dining at 305 520 6400 or setaidining@ghmamericas.com. For media RSVPs, please contact Public Relations at mwendt@ghmamericas.com.

ELLE Spa VIP launch event at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach 6/9/11

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Thursday, June 9th, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
The ELLE Spa
Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach
4525 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Robbie Myers, VP & Editor-in-Chief/Brand Content ELLE
Emily Dougherty, Beauty & Fitness Director, ELLE
Greg Cook, General Manager, Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach
Invite You To An Exclusive Launch Event Celebrating the New
Elle Spa At The Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach

Enjoy Spa-Inspired Cocktails, Hors D’Oeuvres, and A Performance From a Surprise Musical Guest

RSVP: ELLEspa@thepattongroupinc.com

Summer Business Expo 6/6/11

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Summer Business Expo
Monday, June 6th 5:00pm- 8:00pm
Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1825 Griffin Road
I-95 & Griffin Rd.
Fort Lauderdale

Showcase Your Business at the South Florida Summer Business Expo This Monday
This is a great opportunity to network with other local Business & Professionals
There will be over 100 different exhibitors and a business card exchange throughout the evening.
Featuring 100 + Business Displays and Three Hours of Networking

Display Sponsor Table Spaces
6ft.- $125 / 8 ft. $150 / 12 ft. $200
www.biztobiznetworking.com/bizorder2.htm
Reserve A Sponsor Table

Why Should You Exhibit At Expo?
Meet decision makers. Biz To Biz Business Expos is your one opportunity to bring your business face to face with hundreds of executives. Where else can you see so many decision makers in one day?
Network with hundreds of potential new customers
Showcase your company in a unique business environment.
Touch base with your established customers. You can talk about new products, renew your relationships and thank them for their business.
Face-to-face selling and demonstrations save you countless sales calls

Only a Few Sponsor Tables Left!
Sponsor By The Sun Sentinel
www.biztobiznetworking.com

Family Resource Center’s Toast to Awareness of Child Abuse & Neglect By Betty Alvarez

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Guests gathered for an evening of delicious wine tasting paired with appetizers at the beautiful wine bar at Fleming’s Steakhouse in Coral Gables on June 3. Two different varieties of white wines and three different varieties of red wines were the delight of the guests as they tried to wet their palette in this delectable event.

All proceeds went towards Family Resource’s Center’s Back to School On-Track campaign to raise funds for backpacks and school supplies for children living in foster care.

For more information please visit www.frcflorida.org

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Join Miguel Paredes, Societe Perrier and Chivas 6/11/11

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Saturday, June 11 · 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery / Wynwood Arts District
173 NW 23rd Street
Wynwood Arts District
Miami, FL 33127

RSVP now: rsvp@miguelparedes.com

We invite you to join us for the Art Walk at our 5,500 sq. ft. gallery!

Complimentary Drinks provided by: Societe Perrier & Chivas
Sponsored by PKGraphics.com

www.miguelparedes.com

Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery to celebrate Wynwood’s 2nd Saturdays Art Walk with DJ Trails and signature cocktails by Chivas and Perrier

On Saturday, June 11th Miami-based pop and multi-media artist, sculptor and urban realist, Miguel Paredes, will celebrate Wynwood’s 2nd Saturdays Art Walk with cocktails and special guest DJ Trails.

Art Walk enthusiasts will indulge in complimentary Chivas signature cocktails including a tropical “Out of this World Punch” and a sweet “Chivas Smash” as well as Perrier sparkling water. Local DJ, Jonathan ‘DJ Trails’ Fields, who has opened for legends such as Outkast, KRS-1, Slick Rick & Afrika Bambaataa, will provide beats for the evening, setting the tone for a unique summer night in Wynwood. “Miguel Paredes has always been a big inspiration of mine, both as a person and as a fine artist,” says Fields.

While on site, guests will have the opportunity to view pieces from Paredes’ collections including Boroughs, Urban Dreams, Elements of an Artist, Pulgha™ & Birds and his 3-D interior mural Brownstone Lounge. A recent addition to the gallery includes Paredes’ “Ghost Writer.”

Latin Business Club of America and Broward County Chamber of Commerce Networker 6/9/11

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Latinbiz members will be networking in Broward
Thursday June 9, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Bongos Cuban Café Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
5733 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 3331
Get more information.

Latinbiz Special Networking Event in Hollywood with Broward County Chamber of Commerce!
Latin Business Club of America and Broward County Chamber of Commerce are coming together to bring you a special networking event.

Special Vip Networking Event
Celebrating Prosperity
Free Admission / One Free Drink / Free Great Food / Free Parking / Raffle Prizes

Miami Dade College Health and Safety Fair 2011 6/25/11

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Health and Safety Fair
Saturday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Miami Dade College North Campus
Green Technologies Center – Building 300
North Campus Community Education
11380 NW 27th Avenue, Suite 1125
Miami, FL 33167
Funded by a Susan Harwood Training Grant
US Department of Labor
www.mdc.edu/ce/north/OSHA

Pre-registration is suggested. Call 305-237-1019 to reserve your spot.
Register on line  for either the Spanish (ref # 659039) or Creole (ref # 659040) OSHA Workshop

The Miami Dade College Health and Safety Fair is FREE and open to construction and general industry employers/employees from Monroe, Miami – Dade, and Broward Counties. Safety training will be offered in Spanish and Creole at no cost to participants. Training covers Employee and Employer Rights and Responsibilities under OSHA and the fundamentals of a safe workplace. The 3 hour workshop includes demonstrations, the “hazard house” experience, a free safety kit, prizes, a Miami Dade College

Certificate of Participation, food, and more!
We are asking for members of the construction/contractors community to assist in this training by becoming Health and Safety Fair Sponsors. There are two levels of sponsorship available and we hope that you will show your support of this event by becoming a sponsor and by donating items for participant safety bags and or as raffle items. Thank you.

Taste of the Gables launches 4th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week By Betty Alvarez

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On June 2, foodies had the chance to cast their vote for the “Best Taste of the Gables” award after sampling various “tastes” from over 20 restaurants participating in Coral Gables Restaurant Week presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Taste of the Gables was held in the historic Rotunda of the Westin Colonnade Hotel. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to United Way of Miami-Dade.

Now in its fourth year, Coral Gables Restaurant Week will officially launch on June 6 and run through June 19. During these two weeks, participating restaurants will offer special three-course lunch and dinner menus at savings of at least 20 percent. Guests (21 years and older) will also have the chance to try the Original BACARDI® Mojito Cocktail or a glass MARTINI® Prosecco wine, the official cocktails of Coral Gables Restaurant Week, at participating restaurants with full bars.

Coral Gables Restaurant Week serves to celebrate the great international chefs and venues which make Downtown Coral Gables one of the finest culinary destinations in South Florida. The two-week culinary event brings together the city’s top restaurants including Anacapri on Ponce, Angelique Euro Cafe, Coral Gables Ale House, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, Gables Diner, Il Grissino, John Martin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, La Cofradia, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Norman’s 180, Pardo’s Peruvian Cuisine, Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge, Randazzo’s Little Italy, Red Koi Thai & Sushi Lounge, Season 52, Sushi Maki, Talavera Cocina Mexicana and Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill.

Restaurant Week menus are available for both lunch and dinner depending on the restaurant, and are now available online at www.coralgablesrestaurantweek.com. Advance reservations are recommended as many restaurants book completely during this popular promotion.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Target Wednesday After Hours 6/8/11

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Mark your calendars for the next Target Wednesday After Hours
June 8, 2011 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th Street
Miami FL, 33132

The opening of these two exhibitions…
Rise of an Empire: Scenes of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95
The exhibit will feature 20 woodblock print triptychs depicting first the major conflict of Imperial Japan after the Meiji Restoration of 1868 and the rapid westernization of Japan. The war was mainly fought for the control of Korea, at the time a subsidiary Kingdom of China. Japan’s victory was overwhelming and swift, resulting in territorial gains, as well as Korean Independence and substantial monetarily reward. These woodblock prints were made by important artists and used in Japan as both propaganda and for the depiction of places the Japanese were only able to read about in newspapers.

Tribute to Japanese Splendor: The Art of the Temari
Temari is the centuries old tradition of handcrafting embroidered balls. Artist Sharon Thieman creates these beautiful objects with a modern sensibility.

The evening will also include a special Taiko drums performance by Fusho Daiko. Japanese Taiko drumming dates back to over 2,600 years ago. This new style that will be performed is not only an innovative form of Taiko drumming, but also Fusho Daiko’s own style.

Celebration of Life and Art A Tribute to Jim Hunter 6/11/11

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Celebration of Life & Art: A Tribute to Jim Hunter
June 11; 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
NWSA ArtSeen Gallery
2215 NW 2nd Avenue, Wynwood

Heartfelt Farewell To Jim Hunter
New World School of the Arts is in mourning after the loss of one of its founding visual arts teachers. Jim Hunter – loved by his students, respected by his peers, and recognized by the arts community for his commitment to arts education – passed away just a couple of weeks ago after a brief battle with lung cancer. Jim is survived by his wife, Lilia Garcia, also an artist, educator, arts advocate and former member of New World School of the Arts’ Executive Board.

“Working hand-in-hand with Jim Hunter for the past ten years and interacting with him, both as a colleague and as an artist, helped me to realize that he truly loved working with students” explained Maggy Cuesta, dean of visual arts at NWSA. “He would come to my office at the end of the day and we would talk, brainstorm, and plan ways to make the high school program even better. He often brought with him the list of all the awards and scholarships the students received…like a father with his child going off to college. Jim’s passion for the arts and commitment to his students made him an exceptional educator and unequaled mentor.”

Jeffrey Hodgson, Interim Provost at NWSA also comments “New World School of the Arts has built a legacy of excellence since its first classes started 25 years ago, and like so many other dedicated professionals, Jim Hunter was there, steering young talent towards greatness from the beginning. We are thankful that Jim’s legacy continues on in the school, in our alumni and students, but his presence will be deeply missed.”

A celebration of Jim’s life has been organized to bid one last farewell to this irreplaceable artist, friend, colleague, and mentor.

Art and Design Night for Timeless Treasures 6/11/11

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Art & Design Night for “Timeless Treasures”
Saturday, June 11th, 7-10PM
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street,
Suites 3, 6, & 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our second exhibition of the new year, 2011!
This group exhibition, titled “TIMELESS TREASURES” will feature 32 dazzling, emerging, contemporary artists from around the globe. Come & join us for a night full of art & design at Art Fusion Galleries & discover the beauty and passion of the fine arts as we continue to seduce and paint the world. Be sure to highlight this great event on your calendar.

Live Music by: DJ Josh Nemcik
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

New Theatre’s Free Play Reading of Winter by Robert Caisley 6/7/11

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New Theatre is pleased to close its 2010 – 2011 New Voices Reading Series with playwright Robert Caisley’s new work, Winter
Tuesday, June 7, 7:00 pm
4120 Laguna Street
Coral Gables, FL 33146
FREE
www.new-theatre.org

Winter, by playwright Robert Caisley, will have a FREE play reading, under the direction of THE NEW’s Literary Manager Steven Chambers. This reading will be a ‘sneak peek’ at the play in advance of our full production of Winter during the 2011-2012 season.

In the script, what begins as a scheduling ‘headache’ – arranging for the funeral of fraternal twins Peter and Christina Winter’s recently deceased mother – evolves into an all-out blood feud between the siblings and their mother’s mysterious young live-in assistant.

Mr. Caisley, whose work Kissing was a part of our 2008-2009 season, is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Head of the Dramatic Writing program at the University of Idaho. His work has been produced around the U.S. and internationally. He was recently named the 2011 Blaine Quarnstrom Playwright in Residence at Mississippi Southern University. His collection Santa Fe and Other Short Plays was recently published by Innisfree Media.
Mr. Caisley will be in attendance for the reading.

Wrestler Bookend Launch Party 6/24/11

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Wrestler Bookend Launch Party
The launch of the Wrestler bookend will be celebrated in style, with a reception.
Friday, June 24 at 6pm
The Wolfsonian
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Paola La Rivera at paola@thewolf.fiu.edu.

In need of some serious muscle to hold up leaning rows of books? Has your search for the perfect bookends led you to dead ends and cul-de-sacs and down narrow alleys littered with the remains of flimsy, unsatisfactory bookends? The Wolfsonian–Florida International University’s Dynamo Museum Shop has heard your pain, registered your frustration, and is pleased to offer you bookends fit for your books. The Wrestler bookends, based on the much-loved Wrestler statue standing sentinel in the museum’s lobby, with its impressive muscles and solid bulk, is fit for, well, just about anything, including the task of helping your books stand proudly on their shelves. The bookends, created in collaboration with Levenger, a national retailer that designs and sells high-quality tools for reading, are available through The Dynamo Museum Shop beginning Thursday, June 2, 2011 and on the Levenger website at http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATES/PRODUCT/Product.asp?Params=Category=17-1163|Level=2-3|PageID=8135. The bookend retails for $99; purchase two or more for $88 apiece. A portion of the proceeds of all sales benefits The Wolfsonian.

Introducing the Miami Debut of Art Avenue 6/11/11

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Introducing the Miami Debut Art Avenue “A Different Way of Seeing Art”
Saturday, June 11, 2-10pm
Bodegon de Brickell
801 Brickell Bay Drive #2
Four Ambassadors [Restaurant & Bar]
Miami, FL 33131

Introducing to the public for the first time, a series of multi-media events from a pair of unique creators with a truly entrepreneurial vision. “Art Avenue” debuts this Saturday, June 11th, 2011 from 2pm-10pm at the Four Ambassadors Bodegon de Brickell (restaurant and bar) located at 801 Brickell Bay Drive #2 Miami.

“Art Avenue” Is: An event series and Art initiative where visual and fine arts meet production. The concept was created by CEO Laura Morello and Operations Manager Carina Belmonte who together started “Art Avenue” in Venezuela. Morello, with a background in social media and well on her way to achieving her Masters in film production here in Miami, and Belmonte, with a journalism degree who has worked closely with prominent media companies in Venezuela, are a tireless team with a grand vision of helping emerging and professional Artists of all genres achieve a voice and a platform in Miami for their work to be seen and sold.

Highlights: The debut “Art Avenue” event will include pre-recorded interviews playing on big screens featuring each individual artist’s talent and products for buyers and enthusiasts to preview. Clothing and accessory designers, some from Miami International University of Design including Morello’s own line of “So Kyut” accessories, will be featured on the “Art Avenue” runway next to booths where Artists; painters, designers, sculptors and otherwise creative minds will display their works both live and virtually by utilizing TV screens and the Internet. There will surely be surprises for guests to enjoy along with complimentary entrance, entertainment by a live local DJ and gourmet catering and cocktail specials.

Location: Brickell is the financial center of the major Arts and Entertainment – driven City of Miami, where multi-media and Art industry professionals collide. Today represents a new era of recession and do-it-yourself, where Art has been assigned a new identity by an information technology – obsessed and entrepreneurial generation. “We are holdong our first event in Brickell, where there are so many people who want to support the Arts” says Belmonte. “Art Avenue” is another creative solution born of the idea of the importance of bringing Art to the people.

In the Future: “Art Avenue” will be held every two to three months based on public demand and its creators’ instincts on where they feel the public will most likely enjoy it. With such an amazing start and the vision and drive of the professionals behind the concept, “Art Avenue” will surely be a name we all continue to hear about in Miami.

For More Information or to Participate
Call: 954-609-8703 / 786-564-2239
Email: Contact@ArtAvenue2011.com
Visit: www.ArtAvenue2011.com

Art of Bellydance Studio’s Anniversary Celebration 6/11/11

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Art of Bellydance Studio’s Anniversary Celebration
June 11, 2011, 8:00 PM
Art of Bellydance Studio and Boutique
1431 Alton Road
2nd Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.artofbellydanceflorida.com
Phone: (305) 695-6720 or (305) 625-0074.

Art of Bellydance Studio and Boutique is excited to celebrate their First Anniversary and invites you to participate in some (or all!) of the events that will form part of this joyful occasion. On Saturday, June 11th, join us for “Istanbul Nights”, a special Anniversary Studio Show featuring spectacular performances by our Instructors, Guest Performers, and our Main Guest Artist, Master Turkish Dancer OZGEN in his first visit to Miami! Food and drink are included in the cover charge of $18. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Turkish Dance in it’s most authentic form!

We are also proud to be Ozgen’s sponsor in Miami, offering FOUR amazing workshops with him on Turkish Bellydance and Romany (Gypsy) dances on June 11th and 12th at our studio!

Selena Gomez to Make Special Appearance at Miami International Mall 6/21/11

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Singing Sensation Selena Gomez To Make Special Appearance At Miami International Mall As Part Of “Monte Carlo” Mall Tour
Tues., June 21, 2011
2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Makeover station and photo station are open
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Q&A session with Selena Gomez
Miami International Mall (inside mall, in front of Macy’s Women)
1455 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
Free

Free event to feature Q&A session with Selena, makeovers and photo stations

Families are invited to experience the movie “Monte Carlo” with Selena Gomez at Miami International Mall. In celebration of her latest movie, which opens July 1, Selena will greet fans at a Q&A session. Her fans will also enjoy makeup and hair makeovers and will get their photos taken at a Monte Carlo-inspired green screen photo station.

In the movie “Monte Carlo,” Selena becomes an accidental heiress when a summer trip to Paris turns into the fantasy of a lifetime, and through a case of mistaken identity, gets to live like royalty.

Florida Blue Ladies Spa Event 6/11/11

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Saturday, June 11, 10am-4pm
Ladies Day Out
Florida Blue
8895 SW 136th St.
Miami, FL 33176

Florida Blue is hosting this special Ladies Spa Event on Saturday, June 11th and you are all invited to attend! Please feel free to share with your groups and contacts.

This is free and open to the public, please come by for a free day of pampering, education and fun. Guys please bring your wives, sisters, aunts, moms, etc and give them a special treat for the day! Plenty of activities for men and children too!

For more information please contact:
Tiffany Velunza
Event Coordinator
Tiffany.Velunza@bcbsfl.com

Learn More at http://www.floridablue.com

Jazz and wine café 6/22/11

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Jazz and wine café
22/06/2011, 7:30 pm
Alliance Française South Florida
618SW 8th street
Miami, FL 33130

www.afmiami.org

Come to join us for a little fête de la musique on the Alliance française’s terrass as every 3rd Wednesday of each month to listen Nestor Zurita with a new special guest for a great moment of Jazz music drinking red or white French wine.

With an ever growing audience, these concerts have become an important part of the music scene in Miami. The music presented is a merger of cultures and jazz from the past and present. Come and enjoy intricate and complex music improvisations in a unique cultural setting open to everyone.

Admission: for $5 The Alliance Française propose you a package including the entrance and a glass of wine.

Feel the Force Hurricane preparedness event at MiaSci 6/11/11

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Feel The Force: Hurricanes And Other Hazards At Miami Science Museum
Saturday, June 11th from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 646-4200
MiamiSci.org
Cost: Free!

Hurricane season is upon us. Are you prepared? The International Hurricane Research Center (IRHC) and the Miami-Dade County Emergency Management Department have joined forces with Miami Science Museum to deliver a full day of activities and informative speakers. Join us to learn how best to protect yourself, your house and your pets! Admission Is Free!

Activities:
*Build a house to withstand the IRHC’s Wall of Wind
*Tour an Emergency Rescue Vehicle with Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue
*Test your skills of observation with Miami-Dade Police Department Homeland Security Bureau
*Learn How the WeatherWorks
*Engage your kids in disaster preparedness with Miami-Dade Emergency Management
*Be a TV Weathercaster in the Hurricane Broadcast Center
*Receive free fingerprints of your children
*Professor Tinkermeister, from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, will be conducting weather experiments, trivia and games with visitors.
*Get to know your local National Weather Service Forecasters, confirmed to include:
· Max Mayfield, WPLG Local 10 News
· Phil Ferro, WSVN Channel 7 News
· Vivian Gonzalez, WSVN Channel 7 News
· Luis Carrera, Telemundo 51, WSCV
*Meet and Greet a real Miami Hurricane, Sebastian the Ibis, between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.
*Food trucks will be on site for lunch
*And much more!

Feel the Force: Hurricanes and Other Hazards is sponsored by: International Hurricane Center, Florida International University and SERT (State Emergency Response Team).

Quique González & Jacob Reguilón En Desbandados, Gira Acústica 7/2/11

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Quique González & Jacob Reguilón En Desbandados, Gira Acústica
Saturday, July 2 / 2011, 8:00PM – 10:00PM
Hoy Como Ayer
2212 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33135
www.ccemiami.org

El nuevo proyecto de Quique, presentado por el Centro Cultural Español de Cooperación Iberoamericana en Miami, se llama ´Desbandados`. Con la El única compañía de Jacob Reguilón, “será un repertorio mucho más libre, más intimista, en acústico, habrá canciones ajenas, caras B, temas que no han cabido en los últimos conciertos… Y tocaremos preferiblemente en teatros y clubs”.

The Lynching Eye: A Juneteenth Celebration, Art & Education Choreopoem 6/18/11

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Alexis Caputo │PROJECT WITNESS present The Lynching Eye: A Juneteenth Celebration, Art & Education Choreopoem inspired by the life of Rubin Stacy.
Saturday, June 18, 2011, 6-9pm
Broward Historical Commission
301 Harmon Avenue (S.W. 13th Avenue)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312

Performance & Fundraiser: Admission: Free & Open to the Public (Suggested Donation $20)

Arts & Cultural Enthusiasts: Witness the power of transformation, as Alexis Caputo presents The Lynching Eye, a choreopoem, spawned and translated from one author’s perspective Rubin Stacy/Seven Moves by Summer Hill 7 of the Poemedy Project to another. Caputo explores concepts with a hungry eye for new language and unforced organic theatre, while creating a synthesis of the voice, body and word, evidence that art is malleable.

Rubin Stacy was a homeless South Florida tenant farmer who was lynched in 1935 by an angry mob en route from Fort Lauderdale to a Miami-Dade prison. The Lynching Eye relies on the mind, body and spirit to examine lynching from an artistic perspective, while speaking to assaults on one’s identity with female voices using the expressive modalities of story, poetry, song, dance, music and visual art as educational components for a touring workshop.

Featuring: Alexis Caputo, Moussa & Trina Soumah of Ballet Brika/West African Dance Theater, DJ One Star, Marcia Anderson, Sister Idya, SOULFLOWER “Empress of Hip-Hop”, Michelle Grant-Murray/Front Street Dancers. Visual Artists: Addonis Parker, Niki Lopez, Rodney Royal, Sister Idya & Wanda Paulette.

Donations are for the purpose of raising funds and awareness about arts in education via Project Witness. In-kind contributions and donations are tax-deductible. Project Witness is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization.

The Lynching Eye is a post festival gathering, as part of the Juneteenth Festival spearheaded by Old Dillard Museum & Old Dillard Foundation, Juneteenth Festival community partners.

Photographs of SHAPE Bikini Body Tour Miami on 6/4/11

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SHAPE Bikini Body Tour Miami on Saturday, June 4, 2011.  Such an awesome event…and the proceeds go to The Skin Cancer Foundation.   The fashion show presented some amazing swimsuits (wanted all of them :-) ), all of the suits were featured on the cover of SHAPE Magazine. The had the Michelob Ultra® cabana you paid $5 and drink all the Michelob Ultra you wanted.  Looking forward to attending next year and will take some classes.

The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only global organization solely devoted to the prevention, early detection and treatment of skin cancer. The mission of the Foundation is to decrease the incidence of skin cancer through public and professional education and research. For more information, visit www.SkinCancer.org.

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Thirteen Visual Artists and a Violinist 6/4/11

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Thirteen Visual Artists and a Violinist
As part of the Saturday, June 4 Gallery Walk,
on the Mayfair Promenade
At the Mayfair Fountain from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. sharp

Don’t Miss It! One Show Only!
An Improvisational Orchestra
Limited seating available
See music played in response to the painters-hear paintings created to the whimsical rhythms of the moment-be part of the make it up as you go scene

Presented by Brigitte Kishlar of the MCA Academy & Trina Collins of Out of Africa

Coconut Grove Drum Circle
Saturday, June 4
Florentino Plaza
3444 Main Highway, #6 on Map
8PM-11PM

Please join us for our June circle.
Yes, it’s June, and yes, it’s warm, but we will have water and ice available, so come and drum and dance with us. We welcome everyone to this circle; no experience necessary! We will have extra drums, shakers and tambourines available. Come to the Grove and experience the joy and healing magic of the drum.
For more information, contact Karen at karendeilke@me.com

NBA Finals Are at The Clevelander 6/1-7/11

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NBA FINALS ARE HERE!
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Come watch the NBA Finals with us! We’ll be showing the game on Pool + Patio’s JUMBO screen TV! Come early to enjoy our 6 for $20 Budweiser buckets. Plus, Rockstar Rewards Members receive $10 Presidente Pitchers & $5 Southern Comfort Lime. It’s the best place to enjoy the game on the Beach!

MIAMI HEAT VS DALLAS MAVERICKS
– Tues 5/31 – Game 1 – Mavericks @ Heat 9pm
– Thurs 6/2 – Game 2 – Mavericks @ Heat 9pm
– Sun 6/5 – Game 3 – Heat @ Mavericks 8pm
– Tues 6/7 – Game 4 – Heat @ Mavericks 9pm

Shhh at LSB 6/7/11

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Shhh – hosted by Karelle Levy
Tuesday, June 7th @ 9pm
Lords South Beach
1120 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

Shhh, a chic, under-the-radar party celebrating the Miami arts community, is back at Lords South Beach next week. On Tuesday, June 7th, a special Black Light Party edition of Shhh will be guest hosted by Karelle Levy. Karelle’s background as both a costume designer and performer in Miami led to her ready-to-wear line called KRELwear, which has been featured in Elle, Playboy, Ocean Drive, Complot, and Harper’s Bazaar, among other publications.

The party starts at 9pm, and there will be complimentary Herradura Tequila cocktails from 9pm to 10pm. Lauren Foster, Erin Newberg, and Justin Keeperman will also be hosting. RSVP is required – please send responses to SHHHLords@gmail.com.

Caring About The Strays Marlins vs Diamondbacks 6/11/11

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On Saturday, June 11th the Florida Marlins will beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, followed by a Super Saturday concert with Ludacris!

Go to www.marlins.com/caringaboutthestrays for specially discounted tickets!

Special Offer Code: strays

Caring About The Strays and the Marlins invite you to see the Marlins and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, June 11th at 7:10 PM. Stay after the game for a live post-game concert featuring LUDACRIS. Save 24% off the gameday price through this special offer. A portion of every ticket is donated to Caring About The Strays (a non-profit animal rescue group).

Coconut Grove Gallery Walk 6/4/11

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Coconut Grove Gallery Walk
Saturday, June 4th 7 pm to 10 pm

GroveHouse Artists Gallery
located on the Promenade in the Shops at Mayfair
invites you to attend the
1st Saturday Gallery Walk in Coconut Grove
June 4th
7pm to 10 pm

Opening a new general Membership Exhibit
Artist of the Month: Audrey Scott
Opening new Grid Exhibit: The Power of Water
Light refreshments will be served

Afro Kumbe at PAX 6/4/11

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Afro Kumbe
Saturday, June 4th, Doors Open 9pm 1st Set Starts at 11pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, FL 33130

A night with three members of two-time Latin Grammy-nominated Locos por Juana, in their newest incarnation, Afro Kumbe. The side project is an effort to delve into their Colombian roots, blending them with electronic sounds and making them more accessible. “We’ve been jamming with electronics for a long time, but the idea came from wanting to do a Locos DJ set,” says vocalist Itagui, who, along with LPJ bandmates Mark Kondrat and Javier “Lakambra” Delgado, makes up Afro Kumbe. “It’s something cool and different, and a chance for us to experiment with different instruments.”AFRO KUMBE describes themselves as “Caribbean Mash Up Masters” using electronic elements with Colombian Folkloric percussion.

Barrio Abajo at PAX 6/3/11

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Barrio Abajo: Friday
June 3rd, 1st Set Starts at 10:45pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, FL 33130

The PARTY starts and ends with Colombian band “Grupo Barrio Abajo.” Finally you get to experience underground Colombian folkloric music in downtown Miami. We first heard this band when the Afro Roots Festival showcased them here at PAX it was love at first note. This Afro -Colombian band will move you.

You will dance and you you will have an amazing experience to rock those hips too. This group doesn’t play around!

Celebrate the Diversity of World Music and Art.

Peruvian Festival 6/5/11

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The Peruvian Chamber of Commerce of South Florida and Andes Seafood Distributors cordially invites you to participate in our Peruvian Festival
Sunday, June 5th from 10am to 9pm
11865 SW 26 St.
Miami, Florida

We still have exhibition tables available for businesses that are interested in promoting their products. Please call Maricarmen Sega at 786-290-2899 to reserve your table. Prices start at just $150.

We expect at least 1000 people to attend our festival due to the Peruvian Presidential Election being held just 6 blocks away at the Tamiami Park Fairgrounds.

facebook.com/andesseafood

Lady Bohéme Artists Series Spoken Soul Poetry Slam 6/11/11

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Lady Boh̩me Artists Series РSpoken Soul Poetry Slam Р$250 CASH
June 11, 2011, 6:00pm
Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39 Street Suite 120
Miami, FL 33137
www.miamidesigndistrict.net

Lady Boh̩me Artists Series РSpoken Soul Poetry Slam Р$250 CASH
Fuze Fuzes Poetry Art & Music!
Its better when you Mix Things Up.

Known for its unmistakable fusion, FUZE beverage hosts the kickoff of the artistic femme fatal Spoken Soul Festival quarterly event РLady Boh̩me Artists Series. This event is an all-women poetry slam with a grand cash prize of $250.

Lady Boh̩me Artists Series РA Spoken Soul Festival Quarterly Event will FUZE the goodness of diverse fruity flavors of paintings with helpful poetic nutrients and women DJs spinning vitamin beats.

Spoken Soul Poetry Slam – A slam only for women lyrical ninjas
Featured Artist Tee POP Davis
Music By GEISHAZ – Lady T and DJ Medley

Email info@spokensoulfestival.com for more info.

Slam Rules
Each Poet must be a woman and at least 17 years of age.
There will be only 15 slots for women poets on the SLAM list.

Early Sign Up – Poet can email info@spokensoulfestival.com on Friday June 3, 2011 between10am – 10pm requesting to be put on SLAM sign up list. Eight (8) poets will RANDOMLY be chosen and slated a guaranteed spot on the slam list. The lucky poets will be notified via email on Monday June 7 2011 by 12pm.

Sign up for the remaining seven (7) SLAM slots will begin on Saturday June 11, 2011 at 6pm at Buena Vista Building 180 NE 39 Street Suite 120 Miami, FL 33137

SLAM starts at 7:30 SHARP!
Each poem must be of the poet’s own construction and copyright.
Each poet gets three minutes (plus a ten-second grace period) to read one poem. If the poet goes over time, points will be deducted from the total score.
The poet may not use props, costumes or musical instruments;
Of the scores ( 1 lowest – 10 highest) the poet received from the five judges, the high and low scores are dropped and the middle three are added together, giving the poet a total score of 0-30.
This is a three (3) round SLAM; 1st Rd.15 from open list poets, 2nd Rd. Top 10 poets, 3rd Rd. Top 5 poets
Winners 1st Place $250, 2nd Place $150, 2nd Place $100

More on Spoken Soul Festival www.spokensoulfestival.com
More on FUZE www.facebook.com/FuzeBeverage

All About Water 6/17/11

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All About Water
june 17, 2011, 7:00 to 10:00 pm
6th Street Container
1155 (rear) SW 6th Street
Miami, Florida 33130
www.6thstreetcontainer.com

Experimental Film and Video artist Maria Lino’s solo exhibition at the 6th street container in LiHa.

To Maria Lino, water is a treasure that we seek for both internal and external survival. It safely cradles us in the womb and supports us as we float on its surface. It can also overpower us regardless of our physical strength. Water can be a barrier between two destinations, and as an artist navigating two cultures separated by a body of water, it has defined her sense of isolation and connection, of safety and freedom.

Ms Lino has always lived in port cities. She now lives in South Florida where humidity is a constant palpable sensation. She produces multi-channel video installations recreating this feeling, and in the process, rediscover the landscape of home, its light, physicality, atmospheric changes, and the enticement of being voluntarily in water, whether for pleasure, adventure or escape. Maria Lino’s process is dynamic and interrelated to my daily activities. She observes and records the landscape and the cityscape, and their reflections in any appearance of water: morning dew, rain, puddles, or the ocean.

free event

Wynwood Art Fair 10/21-23/11

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Wynwood Art Fair
October 21-23, 2011, 10am – 6pm daily
NW 6th Ave at 27th Street
591 NW 27th Street
Miami, FL 33127
www.wynwoodartfair.org

Admission: • General admission will be $10 per person. • Children under 10 free. • Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. • 3 Day fair passes available online at www.wynwoodartfair.org • VIP and Patron Passes available

Location: The Wynwood Art Fair is situated on NW 6th Avenue, between 23rd and 29th Streets, in the Wynwood Art District, adjacent to the Margulies Warehouse.
Sponsors: Premier – Hadley Martin Fisher Collection; Lead: City of Miami/Sports and Entertainment Authority; Bank of America Charitable Foundation; Sotheby’s; One Sotheby’s International Realty; EventStar; Miami Herald/Miami.com; Miami Magazine; Home Depot; Jerry’s Artarama; Nuage Designs; Eulen America; WPBT2; Margulies Collection at the Warehouse; Braman Miami; Art Miami

First Annual Wynwood Art Fair
Featuring Performing Artists Benefiting the Lotus House Women’s Shelter

From October 21 to 23, Miami-Wynwood, is launching the first annual Wynwood Art Fair, a groundbreaking, collaborative, performance-based, interactive, contemporary art fair involving virtually every major contemporary art institution and works of internationally acclaimed artists from Miami and across the country.

This extraordinary three-day celebration and exploration of contemporary art is more than just good fun, it’s also for a good cause. All admission proceeds benefit the Lotus House Women’s Shelter, providing shelter, sanctuary and support to women and children in need.

More than a fair, the Wynwood Art Fair will be a dazzling three-day, contemporary art “happening” of unprecedented artistic dimension as artists from Miami and across the country explore virtually every form of artistic medium, creating spontaneous works of art “live” with fair participants. Fun, thought-provoking, educational and interactive, the Wynwood Art Fair goes beyond traditional notions of contemporary art fairs, inviting fairgoers of all ages to see, hear, touch, taste, feel, think and above all, make art!

At the Wynwood Art Fair, fair-goers will have an opportunity to not only meet the artists, but in many cases, work along side them and be a part of the creative process unfolding. Veteran and nationally renowned artists, such as Trajal Harrell, David Brooks, Sarah Sze, Ellen Fisher, Ben Fain, Frank Van Duerm, Marc Grubstein, Steve Johnson, Minsky Sisters, Jerry Misrach and Marinov Dancers will be flying in for the three days of street festivities to perform, play and collaborate in the making of art with local Miami favorites Primary Flight, Alouishous San Gomma, Sleeper, Calotta Pradera and Clifton Childree, among many others. Their mutual goal – to surprise, engage, delight and interact with fair goers – all the while raising awareness of Lotus House and its important work on behalf of women and children in need. The streets and street art of the Wynwood Art District will offer a unique and fitting backdrop to the artistic talent of this cutting edge street fair.

As the premier sponsor, Hadley Martin Fisher said: “I am honored to support Lotus House as a sponsor of the Wynwood Art fair. I am equally delighted to join forces with a number of Miami’s best art institutions and the Miami art community, and share a portion of my art collection with the general public. There is nothing more rewarding and inspiring than uniting for the good of others. I commend Lotus House for the remarkable work they are doing for women in need and for the Miami community at large.”

The Lotus House is deeply grateful to all of the artists, art institutions, sponsors and the City of Miami for being so courageous in their commitment of creative talent and resources to this extraordinary collaborative initiative to make a difference. It is unprecedented that all major museums, art schools, private collections and galleries came together to make the first Wynwood Art Fair an outstanding Art Event:

Performing Artists:
David Brooks, Human Aviary; Buda, Bubbles!; Belaxis Buil, Women and Nature; Clifton Childree & Biose Bob and his Backyard Band, Backyard Swamp Band; Goddess Diana – Laughing Yoga, Laughing Yoga; Natasha Duwin, Sit and Sow; Ben Fain & Frank van Duerm, Pop Up Boutique; Ellen Fisher, Art of Storytelling; Mayami Folklorico, Contemporary Folkloric Dance; Friends With You, Magic, Luck and Friendship!; Juan Griego, Hug Machine; Trajal Harrell & Sarah Sze, Collaborative Dance; Niizeki Hiromi, Gum Garden; Steve Johnson & Marc Grubstein, Sidewalk Chalk; Matt Jones, Karma Chargers; Ruben Millares, Lotus Heart; The Minsky Sisters, Soapbox Tap Dance; Jerry Mischak, Wrapped installation; Miami Poetry Collective, Interactive Poetry; Carlota Pradera, Dance on Water; Primary Flight, Street Art; Alouishous San Gomma,Eye See You; Sleeper, Loiter; Alice White, Collective Movement; Agustina Woodgate, Hopscotch; Antonia Wright & Ruben Millares, Flying Books; Antonia Wright, You Are Beautiful

Press Conference: October 21st at 11:30am, at the main stage of the Fair, which is adjacent to the Margulies Warehouse, located at 591 NW 27th Street.

Media Reception: October 21st from 10am to 12pm at the VIP tent at the fair.
Media information on the internet: Media information, bios about the artists, photos, and logos can be downloaded directly from the internet at www.wynwoodartfair.org. Journalists can accredit themselves online for their press pass at http://wynwoodartfair.org/media_form.html. The press pass allows you to enter the VIP tent at any time.

VIP Reception and Live Auction: Friday night, October 21st a VIP Champagne Launch Party and Sotheby’s Benefit Art Auction for Lotus House will take place at the Margulies Warehouse (VIP tickets may be purchased online at www.wynwoodartfair.org)

Information on Wynwood Art Fair sponsorship opportunities and how to purchase VIP tickets is available online at www.wynwoodartfair.org or by calling Lindsay Merrill 305-438-0556, outreach@lotushouseshelter.org, or Constance Collins, 305-613-1573, director@wynwoodartfair.org.

Wynwood Art Fair, LLC is non-profit, subsidiary of The Sundari Foundation, Inc., a 501c3 public charity, which operates the Lotus House Women’s Shelter, serving homeless women and children in Miami. The Wynwood Art Fair is an annual celebration of the coming together of art and community, demonstrating the profound ways in which art teaches us to touch our creative source, explore our shared humanity, and remind us we are all interconnected. Proceeds of the Fair will help support programming and operations of the Lotus House Women’s Shelter and other charitable initiatives of the Sundari Foundation on behalf of women and children in need. Learn more at www.wynwoodartfair.org.

Lotus House Women’s Shelter provides shelter, sanctuary and support to women and children in need. Situated in a quiet enclave in the heart of Overtown, Miami, Lotus House serves over 100 women and children daily who are homeless, whether due to domestic violence, medical or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment or other economic reasons. A holistic resource center and residence, Lotus House addresses the gender specific needs of homeless women with an innovative format based on principles of education and empowerment. Women and children are permitted to live free for up to a year, in a respectful, healing environment, accessing wrap-around support services and a wide range of educational, job readiness and community resources. At Lotus House, the minds, bodies and spirits of women and children in need are nurtured and supported to empower them to improve the quality of their lives on every level, achieve greater self-sufficiency and transition to permanent homes off the streets. www.lotushouseshelter.org

For the latest updates on the Wynwood Art Fair, visit www.wynwoodartfair.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WynwoodArtFair or see our mobile application at www.wynwoodartfairapp.com

SoBe Arts presents Angel Perez in recital 6/3/11

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Friday, June 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
SoBe Institute of the Arts
Carl Fisher Clubhouse
Little Stage Theater Complex
2100 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Fl. 33139

Reception immediately following the recital will be in the Carl Fisher Clubhouse and is sponsored by Ray Breslin and Patrick Pecoraro of Bresaro Suites at the Mantell Plaza www.bresaro.com

Free parking for this event: Enter parking lot off Washington Avenue between the Miami Beach Convention Center and 21st Street Recreation Center

SoBe Arts will be open all summer offering private lessons and small group classes in music & theater for all ages and levels. For more information call (305) 674-9220

Angel Perez, a 12 year old piano student at SoBe Arts, will perform his first solo recital on the beautiful Steinway Concert Grand Piano that has been on loan to the Institute from the Miami Steinway Piano Gallery in Coral Gables. Angel, who has been taking lessons provided by a donation-enabled scholarship at the institute for only 3 years, opened the Brampton (Canada) Symphony Orchestra’s 2010-11 concert season last October, performing a Mozart Piano Concerto. He won international acclaim as the proud mayors of Brampton and its sister city of Miami Beach watched.

Spartico Pizza Classes 6/4/11

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Saturday, June 4, 11, and 18th, 12:30 p.m.
Spartico at Mayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Avenue
Coconut Grove

Get to know the secrets behind nationally recognized Spartico at Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove with a personal cooking class with Chef Jonathan Eismann. Guests will be greeted with their own Spartico apron and learn the tricks of the trade at the new phenomenal Italian trattoria, gaining access to an Ambrogi wood-burning oven, seasonally harvested grains and an award-winning chef’s personal instruction.

What to expect:
Four-course meal each including a glass of wine and pizza made with your own hand.
Spartico apron gift.
Pizza making class for adults $50 and children $35 including tax & gratuity.

** Reservation Required
Phone: (305) 779 – 5100

Executive Chef Paula Dasilva Of 1500º At Eden Roc To Host Interactive Culinary Demonstration and Luncheon 6/18/11

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Saturday, June 18, noon – 2 p.m.
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables (Granada Ballroom)

Executive chef Paula DaSilva of 1500º at Eden Roc, Miami Beach’s acclaimed new farm-to-table restaurant, will host an exciting Interactive Culinary Demonstration & Champagne De Castellane Brut Rosẻ Luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel.

Guests will sip Champagne while whipping up a splendid lunch at their tables, led by Chef DaSilva, who will show guests how to prepare fresh, locally sourced white water clams with chorizo and cilantro in an a delicious aji amarillo broth as well as perfectly seared beef tenderloin with sautéed spinach, stuffed onion gratin, and drizzled with a Cabernet sauce.

Tickets are priced at $52 per person for Cellar Club members, $65 per person for non-members and resort guests. Space is limited; reservations are required: call (305) 913-3203 or go online to: www.thecellarclub.com.

About 1500° at the Eden Roc Renaissance
1500º at Eden Roc is located at 4525 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach. Executive chef Paula DaSilva, formerly of Fort Lauderdale’s acclaimed 3030 Ocean and a finalist on Fox TV’s wildly-popular Hell’s Kitchen, brings to 1500° more than a decade’s worth of experience in the restaurant and hotel industry, excelling at rustic cookery as well as haute cuisine. The restaurant serves dinner nightly beginning at 6 p.m. Telephone: (305) 674-5594; www.1500degreesmiami.com. For resort information and reservations, please call 1-800-hotels1 or (305) 531-0000 or visit www.edenrocmiami.com.

East Meets West Art Exhibit Exchange 6/3-4/11

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“East meets West” in an exchange of talent

daas Gallery Presents: “Personalities” a George Rodez solo exhibition
Friday, June 3 in Fort Myers
1542 Broadway Street
Fort Myers, FL

Saturday, June 4 in Coconut Grove
Rodez Art Gallery Presents: “What Matters Most” a David Acevedo solo exhibition
CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237
Coconut Grove, FL

daas Gallery Presents: “Personalities” a George Rodez solo exhibition
The vernissage will be held on Friday, June 3, 2011
during Art Walk in Fort Myers from 6 to 10 pm.

As an artist George Rodez feels an obligation to explore the experiences with which he is presented in life. Rodez says, “I am compelled to use my artistic creativity influenced by these experiences. To live life is to feel emotions. I live through my paintings in this very same fashion.” Rodez is a Cuban painter born in Manhattan. He is a self-taught artist who later in life dabbled in art courses to further develop his talents. He believes in growing his own process and developing his own language in the arts, and lives by that everyday he creates. “I’d like to think that I am an artist with no boundaries or limitations,” he explains. Thus, I create multiple bodies of work each vastly different from the other. My mother suffered from mental illness, including multiple personalities. I made an active decision to take the lessons learned and incorporate them into my art. Each body of work provides me with a different experience and allows for all of my Personalities to show through . . . a sort of smorgasbord.

Rodez Art Gallery Presents: “What Matters Most” a David Acevedo solo exhibition
The vernissage will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011
during Coconut Grove Gallery Walk from 7 to 10 pm.

As an artist, David Acevedo has constantly experimented with multiple subjects and media. Just recently he has created a series of works in which he has simplified and aligned the subject matter in a very straight forward, yet honest way. Matters is a collection of paintings that explore a recent self-imposed remedy to ever-changing expressions for Acevedo. It consists in a body of work in which the relationship between color and shape are the primary subjects allowing the viewer to see what matters most, obvious at times but holding secrets yet to be discovered. The simplicity and back-to-basics nature of these works offer an appealing and rewarding experience to the artist. Acevedo states, “There are all sorts of ‘matters’ going on in my head and my heart during the creative process.” Moreover, to look into the world of David Acevedo is perhaps to mirror our own desire as individuals to return to a world of innocence, naiveté, and serenity as we all seek to find What Matters Most in our lives.

Social Media Sign Up 6/22/11

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Social Media Sign Up
June 22, 2011, 8 – 10 pm
BAR 721
721 Lincoln Lane,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.abilityexplosion.org

Come out and get to know our wonderful volunteers and find out about all the great events going on in October. Socialize with us and have a drink on the house, courtesy of Bar 721.

Ability Explosion is a weeklong series of special events held in historic Miami Beach and created for the enjoyment of the entire community. From “Lights Out Miami Beach” (A Dining in the dark experience) to the Crunch 5k Run, the mission of Ability Explosion is to celebrate the abilities of people living with Disabilities, to encourage their acceptance by the entire community and to promote innovations that will improve their lives.

Out in the Tropics Lip Service True Stories Out Loud 6/18/11

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Saturday, June 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables

Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at lipservicestories.com.
For additional information about the event or the festival, call 305.910.7898.
The popular literary event returns to the Miracle Theatre after its last sold-out event presented in partnership with WLRN’s Under the Sun. Produced by Andrea Askowitz (author of My Miserable, Lonely Lesbian Pregnancy) and Esther Martinez, Lip Service is a storytelling series featuring stories that are hilarious, heartbreaking, poignant, embarrassing, inspiring and all true.

Celebrating its five year anniversary, Lip Service made its radio and television debut on WLRN this past month. At this special event, eight South Floridians will reveal the truth about their diverse lives including GLBT experiences. The Afterparty at 10:00 p.m. will be hosted at Books and Books, Lip Service’s long-time sponsor, located at 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables.

FUNDarte
www.fundarte.us
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com

Out In The Tropics Women’s Reception and Screening of CRACKS 6/12/11

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Sunday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Women’s Reception at 6:30 p.m.; Screening of CRACKS at 8:00 p.m.
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at fundarte.us or tix.com or by calling (800) 595-4849.

For additional information about the event or the festival, call 305.910.7898. Mary D. Events hosts a Women’s Reception prior to the screening of the film, CRACKS, an official selection of the Toronto and London BFI Film Festivals. Crushes, “cracks” in British slang, and jealousies are the ruling passions of this beautifully realized debut film from Jordan Scott, daughter of the legendary director Ridley Scott.

Set in a 1930s-era isolated English all-girls boarding school on the eve of WWII, CRACKS starts “Bond-girl” Eva Green in a blistering performance as “Miss G,” a glamorous teacher who is idolized as the coach of the cliquish student diving team. When she suddenly turns her attention to a beautiful, new teen from Spain, all bets are off. The film evokes a by-gone era as well as the very real erotic and emotional tensions between young women of any decade.

There will be additional screenings of CRACKS through June 16th. Full schedule and theatre info at www.gablescinema.com.

Out In The Tropics Jai Rodriguez’ Dirty Little Secrets 6/10-19/11

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Fridays, June 10 & 17 at 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Carnival Studio Theater at Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami
Co-presented by City Theatre and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets are $35 and $17.50 students/seniors and may be purchased at www.arshtcenter.org or by calling 305.949.6722.
For additional information about the event or the festival, call 305.910.7898.

Jai Rodriguez, star of Bravo TV’s Queer Eye For The Straight Guy and Broadway’s Rent and The Producers, dishes the dirt in his hilarious and provocative late night show. Dirty Little Secrets continues Emmy-award winning Rodriguez’ interest in late night. He became a star in the firmament of New York City nightlife when he created his long running Twisted Cabaret in one of NYC’s most notable hotspots, Club XL. Recently, he has created other one-man shows, XPO SED and My Truth, Surviving Sex. On the big screen, Jai most recently appeared in a leading role in Oy Vey My Son Is Gay. There will also be an encore performance of Dirty Little Secrets on June 24 at 10:00p.m. as part of City Theatre’s CityWrights Festival.

Out In The Tropics Opening Kick Off Event 6/9/11

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Opening Kick Off Event: Panel Discussion and Reception
Thursday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m.
The Shore Club
1901 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach

Free and open to the public. For additional information about the event or the festival, call 305.910.7898.

Out in the Tropics kicks off its second year with a panel discussion and opening reception at our official hotel, The Shore Club. The evening begins with the ideas and insights of some of the best GLBT contemporary artists in Words and Power, a panel discussion moderated by Founding Artistic Director Robert Rosenberg. This opening event features Festival artists Bitch, Keith Hennessy, Andrea Askowitz and South Florida-based performance artist Octavio Campos, in an in-depth discussion addressing how many GLBT artists turn words that have often been seen as oppressive and offensive- bitch, queer, dyke, fag-around to find different, and liberatory meanings. At 8:00 p.m., the evening continues with a reception featuring food courtesy of Meals That Heal and a cash bar.

The Children’s Trust Miami Heart Gallery June 13 – July 29, 2011

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The Children’s Trust Miami Heart Gallery
June 13 – July 29, 2011 (Monday-Friday), 8a.m. – 5p.m.
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Donation will be requested at door.

The Children’s Trust Miami Heart Gallery, a traveling museum-quality exhibit featuring children in Miami-Dade’s foster care system who are available for adoption, will celebrate its fourth annual exhibit re-launch at the Coral Gables Museum. These children have been removed from their biological parents for reasons of neglect or abuse with no possibility of family reunification. Approximately half of the 155 children who have been featured in The Children’s Trust Miami Heart Gallery in the past three years have either been adopted or are in the process of being adopted.

Photographs of Wine Down Wednesday at HistoryMiami on 6/1/11

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Wine Down Wednesday at HistoryMiami on Wednesday, June 1, 2011.  I love this monthly event it is free and you get to see the museum (which is a awesome museum) and you get to meet some great people.   FREE General Admission & Free Parking Available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue and $15 open wine and food bar or $5 per drink.

(Primary camera is in the shop. Backup camera courtesy of Mike LaMonica.)

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The Legends Alumni Classic 1st Annual Charity Weekend In Miami 6/24-27/11

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Friday, June 24th, 2011- 7pm-9pm – V.I.P. Poolside Welcome Reception @ Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131

Saturday, June 25th, 2011 10am-2pm – Youth Football & Cheerleader Clinic and Community Health Fair @ NFL YET Center, 7090 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33147

Sunday, June 26th, 2011 1pm-7pm – The Legends Alumni Classic Flag Football Game @ North Miami Athletic Stadium, 2155 NE 151st ST, Miami, FL 33162

Monday, June 27th, 2011 7:30am-until – Legends Alumni Charity Golf Tournament @ Normandy Shores Golf Club, 2401 Blarritz Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141

One of the Hottest Sporting Charity Weekend Events toTake Place in South Florida on June 24th -27th, 2011

The Legends Alumni Classic will be celebrating its four-day long charity weekend in Miami from Friday, June 24th through Monday, June 27th, 2011. This weekend of events will include a VIP Welcome Reception (June 24th), Youth Football & Cheerleading Clinic and Community Health Fire (June 25th), Alumni Flag Football Game (June 26th) and a Rivalry Golf Tournament (June 27th). Over 10,000 spectators including V.I.P’s, event sponsors, sports legends, current professional players, and of course the fans are expected to be in attendance throughout the four day festivities.

The Legends Alumni Classic is a charity weekend that was created to allow former collegiate alumni athletes an opportunity to compete in friendly competition against their ultimate collegiate rival while raising funds to support local charities in their community. The charity weekend will bring over 100 former collegiate talented alumni players from Florida State Seminoles and University of Miami Hurricanes back once again to settle the score on the field. The matchups of these two teams are considered as the most anticipated game in all of college football. Former and current players that have been invited to attend this event include Antonio Cromartie, Warrick Dunn, Edgerrin James, Peter Warrick, Anquan Boldin, Santana Moss, Charlie Ward, Gerald Daphnis, Leon Searcy, Reggie Johnson, and many more…

The Legends Alumni Classic is more than just celebrity athletes and football; it is about giving back to the local community and extending a hand to children in need. In its first year, the proceeds of the weekend will benefit several charities including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tallahassee and Miami-Dade, the non- profit charity that inspires and enables youth to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Sponsors include: Powerade, ZICO Beverage, Fire Up Sports, Popchips, 5 Hour Energy Drink, North Miami Parks & Recreation Center, NFL YET Center and Department of Health.

The Legends Alumni Classic is an event not to be missed. The general public is welcome to all events. For additional information, visit www.legendsalumniclassic.com or call 877.726.7997. Follow Legends Alumni Classic on Twitter @legendsalumni.

Celebrate Tito Puente Jr.’s Birthday At Trio On The Bay 6/3/11

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Tito Puente Jr. To Celebrate A Milestone Birthday
Friday, June 3, 10pm
Trio On The Bay
1601 79th Street Causeway
Miami Beach, FL

Trio On The Bay is Miami’s premier high-energy restaurant, event space and ultra-lounge where dinner, drinks and dancing merge at this stunning 23,000 sq. ft. space. Trio on the Bay is comprised of three unique areas: a stylish indoor dining room with capacity for 200 guests, an outdoor terrace space, with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay, with space for 300 diners and an exquisitely decorated VIP private room, holding up to 20 guests for dinner.

The management team behind this sleek locale are well-known locals with over 50 years of experience between them: Louie Spetrini, General Manager; Gerry Kelly, Nightlife Director; and Klime Kovaceski, Executive Chef, whose New American Cuisine flaunts a bright Mediterranean flair. Trio on the Bay provides an ideal setting for corporate and special events, private parties and weddings, accommodating up to 1,000 guests for cocktail receptions or 500 seated.

Trio on the Bay, conveniently located at 1601 79th Street Causeway, just minutes from South Beach and Bal Harbour, is opened nightly for happy hour and dinner, Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 5:00 p.m. and hosts late night events every Friday and Saturday, serving a late night tapas menu. The finest in cuisine, cocktails, service, and nightlife: Welcome to Trio on The Bay. For dinner reservations, please call 305.866.1234 or visit us at www.trioonthebay.com.

Camacol’s 32nd Hemispheric Congress and The Miami Media and Film Market 6/1-4/11

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June 1 – 4, 2011
CAMACOL’s 32nd Hemispheric Congress Trade Show Event
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
www.camacol.org

The Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry Trade Show Event. This year our congress event will feature The Miami Media and Film Market. Exhibit your products and services, tap into the film industry and discover the many services that you can offer and make lots of profit. You will also have access to international markets, companies from South and Central America, Europe and the Caribbean will be present.

The cost for a 6×10 booth is $495.00 (3-day trade-show). Parking is FREE! You will also have access to the networking receptions to be held Thursday and Friday at the expo event. For more information on exhibiting and purchasing a booth, or participating as a Corporate Sponsor please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. Email: bettyg@camacol.org

The EXPO IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Florida Trade Pavilion – Florida based minority companies may participate with a complimentary booth, space is limited, first come first serve basis and upon availability. For more information please contact Luciano Garcia at (305) 642-3870 ext. 244 or Email: lgarcia@camacol.org This years’ Congress Themes will include: “Renewable Energy, Global Marketplace and the Economic Recovery”.

The Congress Registration fee is $250.00. Registration fee includes: invitation to the “VIP” Inaugural Reception to be held at the Biltmore Hotel, CC – Ballroom, June 1st, participation to the plenary sessions with top key expert panel speakers, June 2 – 3, participation to (2) Networking Business Luncheons, informative seminars, access to the Expo and participation to the Closing Ceremonies Gala Dinner to be held June 4th, 2011. For more information on registering to the congress please contact Raul Lopez Perez (305) 642-3870 ext. 213 Email: rlp@camacol.org If you wish to purchase a Film Individual Market Badge the fee is: $250.00 per person, this includes: access to all seminars, Expo, receptions, screenings, and one ticket to the Saturday night gala dinner.

For more information on the Miami Media Film Market please contact Patty Arias at: (305) 642-3870 ext. 219 or Email: patricia@camacol.org For overall congress event related activities, including hotel stay / special rates, please contact Ms. Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220.

This event is being sponsored by the following partners and sponsors. Partners: Enterprise Florida, City of Miami – Mayor’s International Council, Miami Dade County, Beacon Council, Port of Miami, Miami International Airport, The State of Florida, The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and Film Florida. Sponsors: American Airlines, AT & T, Café La Llave, FPL, The Coca Cola Company, Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, Boca Regional Hospital, Goya Foods of Florida, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida among others.

MERZBAU-NOW Exhibition at Fredric Snitzer Gallery Opening Reception 6/10/11

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M E R Z B A U – N O W Opening Reception
Friday June 10, 2011 7:30 – 10 pm
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
2247 NW 1st Place
Miami, FL 33127

June 10 – July 11, 2011
Kurt Schwitters’ profound impact on art history is rarely given just recognition. A pioneering artist in the spheres of collage, sculpture, architecture and installation, Schwitters was an innovator; he set the tone for the avant-garde. At a young age in war torn Germany, Schwitters stylistically evolved through genres such as Expressionism, Dada, Constructivism, and European Avant-garde to ultimately generate his signature modus operandi, Merz. Designed as a distinctly Schwitters architectural assemblage, his transformative installation known as Merzbau is recognized today as one of the most riveting artworks of the early 20th century. Unfortunately, the Merzbau was bombed and destroyed in 1943 during WWII. Kurt Schwitters’ vast artistic impact nevertheless continues to have an influence on artists and developing movements as his multifaceted legacy lives on.

This June at Fredric Snitzer Gallery, we modestly aim to pay homage to Kurt Schwitters in our group exhibition MERZBAU – NOW. In this group exhibition we will present works by artists Maria Martinez-Canas, John Bock, Michael Vasquez, Christian Holstad, Ida Ekblad, Bert Rodriguez, Mauricio Gonzalez, Yasue Maetake and Jose Bedia. Kurt Schwitters’ comprehensive influence on art history resonates with each of these artists uniquely. While each of the participating artists has a distinctive style of their own that has surely evolved since the early 20th century, cohesively their collages, sculptures, photographs, and installations are intertwined with the multidimensional artistic relationships that Kurt Schwitters himself explored.

John Bock, Die Schritte in.Zwolf Uhr Mittags’, 2009

Zignum Mezcal sponsors 12-hour Summer Sessions party at Electric Pickle 6/4/11

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Summer Sessions At Electric Pickle
Saturday, June 4th, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Electric Pickle
Wynwood Arts District
2826 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
www.electricpicklemiami.com
www.zignummezcal.com

Saturday, June 4th Wynwood’s Electric Pickle is hosting a 12-hour party (5 p.m. to 5 a.m.) featuring live acts such as electronic pop duo Benoit & Sergio, DJ Robert James and late night fun in the “Bolero Room” with the Spam Allstars, DJ Induce and Brad Strickland. Guests will enjoy complimentary beer from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Zignum Mezcal signature cocktail specials all night. In addition, the club’s outdoor “playground” will boast an oversized Zignum Mezcal cabana complete with a photo booth, giveaways, plush couches and gratis mezcal shots throughout the evening.

$10 advanced tickets are available through Saturday (noon) at Wantickets.com.

Post-Memorial Day Wall Miami Lineup 5/31-6/4/11

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Tuesday, May 31 – Saturday, June 4, 11:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
WALL Miami
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.wallmiami.com

Tuesday, May 31
Favela Beach party series presents local DJ Duo “Not For The Radio” Official CD Release Party with Troy Kurtz from Overthrow

Thursday, June 2
Miami Heat resident DJ and nationally renowned mix-master DJ Irie gets White Hot on the dance floor with hip hop and R&B

Friday, June 3
Danny Daze’s Disco House & Techno set will keep guests on their feet all night

Saturday, June 4
DJ Michel Saad brings sounds from Disco Brazil

To reserve a table email rsvp@wallmiami.com.

WALL Miami co-owners Karim Masri, Nicola Siervo, Navin Chatani and Jarred Grant present a post-Memorial Day lineup full of sexy sounds for the week of May 30, 2011. The 4,000-square-foot VIP hotspot and celeb favorite, nestled within the award-winning W South Beach, consistently attracts celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, A-Rod, Bruno Mars, Naomi Campbell, Lil John, and Jessica Szohr, giving everyone a reason to keep their eyes firmly fixed on South Beach once again.

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. WALL is located at 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139. Operating hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening from 11:00 p.m. until 4:30 a.m. To make table reservations please call 305.938.3130. For more information please visit www.wallmiami.com.

NFL Players Bartend for Charity at The Ultimate After Work Party 6/3/11

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NFL Players Bartend for Charity at The Ultimate After Work Party
Friday June 3rd, 6pm
The Grand Central Miami
697 North Miami Avenue (at 7th and Miami ave 3 blks from AA Arena)
Miami, FL 33136

SET Magazine will be hosting this After Work Cocktail Party Series featuring NFL players as they show off their bartending skills mixing juice, smoothies, energy drinks, and specialty elixirs. Event proceeds benefit SET Cares. Advanced tickets at www.celebevents.eventbrite.com

Coconut Grove Drum Circle 6/4/11

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Saturday, June 4
Florentino Plaza
3444 Main Highway
#6 on Map
8PM-11PM

Please join us for our June circle. Yes, it’s June, and yes, it’s warm, but we will have water and ice available, so come and drum and dance with us. We welcome everyone to this circle; no experience necessary! We will have extra drums, shakers and tambourines available. Come to the Grove and experience the joy and healing magic of the drum.
For more information, contact Karen at karendeilke@me.com

Sizzling Salsa Fridays 6/3/11

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Sizzling Salsa Fridays!
June 3, 2011, 8:30 pm
Yuca Lounge
Salsa Mia at Yuca Lounge
501 Lincoln Rd.
South Beach, FL 33139

Sizzling Salsa Fridays!
Sign Up Online
www.salsamia.com

Salsa Classes
Wednesdays @ 8:30 pm
Fridays @ 8:30 pm
Sundays @ 8:30 pm

All Levels: Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced/Masters

Our Friday Night Salsa includes a 2-Hour lesson, practice dancing, drink specials, and our Sizzling Salsa Nightclub until 2:30 AM!!1.

It’s a whole night of Salsa and fun! Students enjoy drink specials like the $6 Mojitos and $6 Cuba Libres @ Yuca.

One Ocean Sundays with KNEX 6/5/11

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One Ocean Sundays with KNEX
June 5 2011, From 11 pm to 5 am
Club o1< Second Floor At Nikki Beach Miami >
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
WWW.CLUBO1.COM

Every Sunday night starting at 11PM One Ocean Sundays will provide you with amazing entertainment and sounds by KNEX bringing you the best in Open Format.

For VIP Tables please call 305-538-1111 or email CLUB O1

What Women Want At Nikki Beach Miami 6/18/11

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What Women Want At Nikki Beach Miami
Saturday June 18 2011, From 2 Pm To 5 Pm
NIKKI BEACH MIAMI
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
WWW.NIKKIBEACHMIAMI.COM

Nikki Beach Miami presents the supremely popular, signature fashion event What Women Want on Saturday, June 18th from 2pm-5pm. The most anticipated ladies afternoon out in Miami, this glamorous event is centered around beauty, sweets, and fashion…the ultimate in pampering and indulgence for women.

The May 14th event will feature a dazzling runway show by MET in Jeans and the accessories of Stella & Dot!

RSVP for this event now: What Women Want RSVP

KCC Productions and the City of Sunrise present Jazz Gals 6/3/11

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KCC Productions and the City of Sunrise present “Jazz Gals”, with Debbie Orta and Wendy Pedersen celebrating the music of Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee
Friday, June 3, 2011 8 PM
Sunrise Civic Center Theater
10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Sunrise, FL 33351
Tickets $16 ($14 students, $10 children under 14)

Featuring Jim Gasior, piano, Chuck Bergeron, bass, Mike Harvey, drums, John Michalak, sax, and John Lovell, trumpet. Ticked $16 ($14 students, $10 children under 14.) Box Office 954-747-4646.

Jazz Gals – Celebrating The Songs of Billie Holiday & Peggy Lee
It was nearly a century ago that an incredible new style of music called Jazz evolved from Gospel and Ragtime roots, given birth out of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, Chicago, and New Orleans; by composers and musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, Irving Berlin, George & Ira Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer… the list of great songwriters goes on for a long time. Yet there are a few names that stand out, not because of the number of tunes they wrote, or the success or failure of their songs. They stand out because they were females in this male-dominated world of the 1940’s. Two of these women happen to be more recognizable as singers than songwriters – Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee.
In honor of these two magnificent ladies, KCC Productions presents our own fabulous South Florida jazz vocalists, blues dynamo Wendy Pedersen and swinging sister Debbie Orta, will perform in tribute, featuring some of the great songs, such as Peggy Lee’s “Alright, OK, You Win”, “You’re Mine You”, and “I’m a Woman”; and Billie Holiday’s “What a Little Moonlight Can Do”, “God Bless the Child That’s Got His Own”, and “Strange Fruit”, among others.
The more you learn about Billie and Peggy, the more you appreciate their art, in contrast to the vocal Olympics that pass for singing today. With their minimalist vocal style they communicated a unique perception of life, and a personal take on jazz. Each was unforgettable; first with Billie’s innovative vulnerability, emotional honesty and clarity, and later on with Peggy’s sensuality, creativity and wit.
Both women competed in a man’s world without reservation. Both have stories of their troubled youth, and career ups and downs. Both performed music in the cauldron of 20th Century history. Singers Debbie and Wendy share a fascination with these historic figures in jazz, and together with their stellar group of the finest South Florida musicians, will deliver a show that is not to be missed.

Debbie Orta recently presented her 2010 seminar, entitled, “Jazz Gals” at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida; a retrospective of the great female jazz vocalists of the 20th Century and today. The multi-media seminar included a slideshow, video clips, discussion and a live performance by Debbie accompanied by the outstanding pianist Pete Wallace. Debbie performs a terrific jazz repertoire from the Great American Songbook, as well as Brazilian and Latin jazz arrangements, and jazz/funk feels flexing her voice over several octaves. Debbie’s swinging jazz and smoky ballads are always intriguing, whether classic or contemporary, sad or joyful. Her band has performed throughout south Florida, including SunFest 2009.

Wendy Pedersen is one of South Florida’s favorite performers. Her high-energy vocal delivery, with deep, convincing emotion has been impacting audiences for many years. A graduate of the University of Miami’s Studio Music and Jazz Vocal program, Wendy began her singing career in high school, but her earliest memory is poring through her mom’s record collection, practically wearing out the vinyl on Elton John and Beatles records. Eventually, her heart found its way to jazz and it has felt like home ever since. Wendy has won many awards including the Southern Bell/Pace “Jazz Artist of the Year” and a Miami New Times “best vocalist”, saying, “Wendy can shake the rafters or break your heart…” Wendy Pedersen’s discography includes her debut CD, “Me + Three”; a Holiday CD, “Ho Ho Ho”; and her brand new release, “Under The Influence”, a tribute to the many women who inspired and influenced her. Wendy also sings with an exciting jazz vocal quartet, Mad Romance, featuring Rick Harris, Lisanne Lyons and Greg Diaz.

Urban Gospel Fest Free Event 6/18/11

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Urban Gospel Fest – Free Event
June 18th, 2011, 1:00PM – 9:00PM
Oasis Church North Miami
12905 NE 8th Ave.
North Miami, FL, 33161
www.soulmovementcrew.com

Urban Gospel Fest
Urban Gospel Fest Slated to Showcase an Un-Celebrated Genre

It’s Essence Music Festival meets Miami Carnival meets big tent revival! The Urban Gospel Fest, slated for June 18, 2011 at Oasis Church Miami on 12905 NE 8th Ave. in North Miami, is a free event that aims to celebrate a genre of music that remains unrecognized by the world and shunned by the church that gave it birth.

Presented by Soul Movement Crew in association Oasis Church Miami, NEWD Magazine, F-N-F Live and Vision Music, the first ever Urban Gospel Fest is an outdoor community festival and high-energy block party that promises to showcase and celebrate the pioneering artists of the Urban Gospel genre.

Redeemed from the streets of The Bronx, Miami, San Juan, Kingston and Havana, to name a few, Urban Gospel music is an umbrella genre comprised of diverse styles, linking urban communities around the world. It is the popular music of the youth who have been redeemed, yet still feel the rhythms of their ‘hoods, barrios and garrisons.

Hear the sounds of Hip-hop, Reggaeton, Dancehall, Soca, Merengue, and R&B being used as tools for Christian ministry as we showcase both popular and up-and-coming artists within the genre.

Feel the rhythms of the street as we also present various dance styles, graffiti, and live deejaying.

View videos and publications of the respective nations representing Urban Gospel music and culture from around the world.

Artists such as former Soca King, Nigel Lewis of Trinidad, Dre Marshall of New York, Mark Lee of Fort Lauderdale, Kristine Alicia of Jamaica, Rey King of The Dominican Republic, CUDS Music of Miami, LaVie of Haiti, Eddie Corona of Port St. Lucie, Sekajipo of Liberia, West Africa, Troy Genius of Jamaica, Paul Morris of Jamaica, Mr. E of Colombia and others will heat up the stage with live performances and testimonies about how their music is revolutionizing their communities for Christ.

For more information, sample music and to be considered for the 2011 Urban Gospel Music Fest, visit www.soulmovementcew.com. Soul Movement Crew, Inc. (SMC) is the Christian owned multimedia and entertainment services branch of MRYS International. It is committed to reviving a community deadened by negativity through positive entertainment and the arts.

GARTEL Unveils his Mercedes Art Car 6/3/11

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GARTEL: Mercedes Art Car Unveiled
Friday, June 3rd, 8PM-11PM
The Creative Workshop
118 Hill Street
Dania Beach, Florida
www.facebook.com/gartel

V.I.P. Guest List Confirmation Only.
For Guest List and Further Information: Shelley Chaperone, Communications Director: gartelpr@gmail.com

Laurence Gartel known as the “FATHER” of Digital Art is pleased to announce the unveiling of his all new Mercedes Art Car Project. Gartel has “taken a turn” with his work, and hand painted in Graffiti style a classic 1971 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL. This is a major departure from his celebrated SUPER CAR computer generated adorned vehicles. He calls this latest creation: “Tactile Experiential.” Now after 35-years Mr. Gartel picks up a brush and spray cans to work in traditional media: Paint. This is surely a paradigm shift in society where by people use computers before they open a can of paint. “Its a completely different experience” says Gartel. One can stare at a computer for many reasons all day long.” “We all do that.” “The action of physical movement is a different story,” Gartel implies.

“I am not giving up the computer at all,” Gartel states. “The traditional painted car is just the beginning.” “From here the image is transformed.” As far as the Mercedes, it now is added to the line up of Art Cars with the Telsa Art Roadster and the Ferrari Scuderia 430 being adorned in computer generated imagery. Prints are available both of documentary photographs and digitally processed works.

Mayfair Hotel Launches Craft Beer Tastings 6/15/11

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Every third Wednesday of the month. First tasting on June 15th, 7-9 p.m.
Mayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Avenue
Coconut Grove

Pricing: $20
*Limited seating; reservation required: (305) 779 – 5100

Swaying away from wine tastings that used to lead social gatherings, beer tastings have now taken charge to quench locals’ thirst. Mayfair Hotel in Coconut Grove leads the trend launching Craft Beer Tastings, offering a sampling of over 40 craft beers from favorite local microbreweries plus bites from beloved local trattoria Spartico, at just $20 per person. A certified Cicerone, (AKA a sommelier of brewskies) who has been a craft beer enthusiast for 10 years, will be conducting tastings every third Wednesday of the month. Fresh Beer, an innovative company who supplies beer straight from the brewery to achieve ultimate perfection, will be rotating selections from a vast array of microbrews.

Nineteenth Annual Miami International Map Fair 2/4-5/12

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Nineteenth Annual Miami International Map Fair
Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 10 am to 5 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Downtown Miami, FL

This annual event showcases antique maps, rare books, panoramas and atlases from around the world.

Peruse and purchase antique maps from some of the finest map dealers in the world. Learn about maps through a series of lectures by experts in the field and enjoy special events held throughout the weekend.

Proceeds from Map Fair go toward maintaining and improving HistoryMiami exhibitions, educational programming and community outreach programs.

HistoryMiami Members: $5 Non-Members: $15
Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Admission includes entrance to the international dealer’s marketplace, access to expert opinions on your own map(s) and the opportunity to win door prizes.

For more information regarding HistoryMiami’s Miami International Map Fair, call 305-375-1492 or email mapfair@historymiami.org.

The Fitzgerald & Kanner Trust for Historic Maps was established to endow the Miami International Map Fair, to support the growth of HistoryMiami’s map collection, and to foster an appreciation of historic maps through exhibitions, publications and educational programming.

In 1990 an anonymous donor established the Joseph H. Fitzgerald Trust for Historic Maps as a part of the museum’s endowment. The Trust is named after Joseph H. Fitzgerald in honor of his long service to HistoryMiami and avid interest in maps. The Trust has grown through donations of generous friends and map enthusiasts.

To make a contribution to the Trust, call 305-375-1615 or email development@historymiami.org.

Screening and Discussion Planes on Film 8/21/11

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Screening & Discussion: “Planes on Film”
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Sunday, August 21 at 2 pm

HistoryMiami invites you to join us for a screening of news footage, films, and home movies reflecting Miami’s aviation history. Hosted by Miami Dade College’s Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, this program will feature a discussion by aviation experts, including historian Dr. Paul George.

Free and open to the public.
Info/RSVP email: e.info@historymiami.org

Family Fun Day Trouble In The Tropics Hurricanes 8/13/11

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Family Fun Day: Trouble In The Tropics: Hurricanes
Saturday, August 13 from noon – 5pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami

Will you be ready for the big one when it threatens our region? HistoryMiami invites you to learn how to prepare and create your own hurricane in a bottle. See a fascinating presentation by eco-Historian Frank Schena about Miami’s infamous hurricanes.

Free and open to the public.
Info: Call: 305-375-1629

Family Fun Day Come Fly With Us 7/9/11

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Family Fun Day: Come Fly With Us
Saturday, July 9 From Noon – 5 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami

HistoryMiami invites you to join our special guest Wings Over Miami Air Museum and enjoy a thrilling day exploring our brand-new exhibit Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Years. See how this industry has influenced our region, and continues to be a vital part of our economy. Make vintage, gliding model airplanes and fly them on our plaza.
Free and open to the public.

For more information call: 305-375-1492

HistoryMiami Program Listings June, 2011

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HistoryMiami Event Listings – Spring/ Summer 2011

Wine Down Wednesday
HistoryMiami, 101C West Flagler Street
First Wednesday of the Month
June 1 from 5 pm – 8 pm
Stock up on those business cards and join HistoryMiami’s Flagler Street Society and the 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society along with members of the Young Professionals Network for an evening of wine, food and networking.

Members & County Employees Complimentary Glass of Wine

FREE General Admission & Parking Available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue
$15 wine and food bar or $5 per drink

Culinary Treats and Drinks provided by 2B Asian Bistro

RSVP by May 30
Call 305-375-1614 or email rsvp@historymiami.org

Tropical Adventures Summer Camp
Beginning June 10 to August 19 from 9 am – 5 pm
HistoryMiami’s Summer Camp is a unique program designed to engage campers in thematic programs and activities that allow them to learn while having fun. For 10 weeks, campers are exposed to indoor and outdoor hands-on activities, including gallery games, music, arts and crafts, drama, field trips to historic sites and many more exciting summertime experiences.

Members: $165/week Non-Members: $190/week
Free before and after care (8:30-9 am and 5-5:30 pm)

To register, call 305-375-1629, email: education@historymiami.org, or online at www.historymiami.org.

Miami River Boat Tour
Saturday, June 11 10 am – 1 pm
Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Enjoy this leisurely boat ride with HistoryMiami’s historian Dr. Paul George four miles upriver along the same banks where ancient Tequesta Indians settled. Discover the hidden communities, parks, restaurants, freshwater springs and the site of the rapids. Advance reservations and payment required.

Members: $44 Non-Members: $49 Children: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Family Fun Day: The Majestic Andes
Saturday, June 11 from noon – 5pm
Join the Masis Bolivian Cultural Center at HistoryMiami for an exciting performance of traditional music and dance from the Andean regions of South America. Then, get the chance to make your own beautiful Inca jewelry.

Free and open to the public.
Info: Call: 305-375-1629

Aviation In Miami: The First 100 Years
Thursday, June 30 5:30 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Fly away with HistoryMiami for an evening of celebration and discover how aviation has impacted Miami and its residents in the 20th century. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres and bar.

RSVP by June 17 to 305-375-1618 or membership@historymiami.org.
Free general admission

Soiree de Vin at Nikki Beach Cabarete 6/3/11

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Soiree De Vin At Nikki Beach Miami
June 3, 2011, From 6:30 Pm To 8:30 Pm
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111

Metrowine invites you:Soiree De Vin At Nikki Beach Miami
Join us for our Monthly Wine Series featuring a taste of European Wines.
Friday June 3rd 2011 From 6:30 Pm to 8:30 Pm.
Featured Wine:
Les Jamelles Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc
Chateau Chaubinet 2009 Bordeaux
Henry Brochard Sauvignon Blanc
Henry Brochard Sancerre
Baugier De Chevestre Bordeaux St Emilion

RSVP TO:rsvp.miamibeach@nikkibeach.com for Complimentary Wine Tasting witn a delectable selection of breads and cheeses. www.nikkibeachmiami.com

Floyd Live Paint 6/11/11

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Floyd live paint !
June 11, 2011, 7pm – 10 pm
Artrageous Gallery Village Of Merrick Park
Inside the Village of Merrick Park Mall
(next door to Swatch and Nordstroms)
330 San Lorenzo Avenue 2305
Coral Gables, Florida
www.artrageousgallery.com

Artrageous Gallery presents live painting with Floyd; “Miami’s hottest live cuban art painter”. Watch his spectacular performance as his body gets taken over by the “Art Gods”. His fusion of contemporary, abstract and pop art culminate in to a visual treat. Also academic artists from San Alejandro, legendary folkloric Cuban artists: Jose Chiu and Felix Gonzalez Sanchez will be offering free custom add ons to any other art purchased. Enrique Monasterio showcasing his Fuji metallic prints on aluminum and many more.

Saturday June 11, 2011 7-10pm @ Artrageous Gallery at the Village of Merrick Park .

www.artrageousgallery.com

Artrageous Gallery presents live painting with Floyd; “Miami’s hottest live cuban art painter”. Watch his spectacular performance as his body gets taken over by the “Art Gods”. His fusion of contemporary, abstract and pop art culminate in to a visual treat. Also academic artists from San Alejandro, legendary folkloric Cuban artists: Jose Chiu and Felix Gonzalez Sanchez will be offering free custom add ons to any other art purchased. Enrique Monasterio showcasing his Fuji metallic prints on aluminum and many more.

Saturday June 11, 2011 7-10pm @ Artrageous Gallery at the Village of Merrick Park.

Hidden Visions by Emilio Héctor Rodríguez Opening Reception 6/9/11

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“Hidden Visions” an art exhibit with the last works of Emilio Héctor Rodríguez Curator: Pedro Hernández Opening Reception
Thursday, June 9, 6:00 pm / 8:00 pm
The Wirtz Gallery at First National Bank Of South Miami
7887 N Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
www.fnbsm.com/wirtz.html

In this art exhibit, Cuban sculptor Pedro Hernández is presenting the last works of contemporary painter Emilio Héctor Rodríguez. Hernández, who is a renowned artist, is acting now as curator to bring this show to the Miami public.

The opening night reception for “HIDDEN VISIONS” is Thursday, June 9, 2011, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on view from June 2 through July 31, 2011; Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; and Fridays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

“The current Art Exhibit by artist Emilio Héctor Rodríguez at Wirtz Gallery, invites the spectator to go beyond the images that our natural eyes offer us. Grouped with the title Hidden Visions, these works by the painter bring to our attention the need to refocus our point of view towards the beauty that underlies behind any surface. The photographs of different types of tissues -taken through a microscope- are, at the same time, the initial motive and inspiration for the pieces and a metaphor for all the spectrums of possible worlds, of different unexplored realities and dimensions of human existence.”
Anelys Alvarez Muñoz.
Master of Arts in Art History, Havana University

Rotary Club of Miami Brickell Hat Party 5/31/11

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Rotary Club of Miami Brickell
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, at 7:00PM
Rusty Pelican Restaurant
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
miamibrickellrotary.org

Dinner (all included) $ 35.00
Cash bar

May 31st, 2011 Program
Our next meeting will be a special event:
Hat Party theme dinner, benefiting the Rotary International Foundation and the Safespace Foundation.
To make it a little bit more special, we will the induction of our new members.

Please feel free to extend this invitation to family and friends.

Transmusing Four Artists Four Points of View Opening 6/3/11

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Transmusing – Four Artists – Four Points of View Opening
June 3, 2011 – 7 til 10PM
Artspace Gallery Miami
8747 s.w. 134th street

Edilberto Pelegrino
Gerardo Gonzalez-Quevedo
Aida Tejada
Mike Arnspiger

We would like to invite you and your friends to the opening of the show Transmusing – Four Artists – Four Points of View

The opening of the show will be held at the Artspace Gallery Miami on Friday, June 3, from 7 til 10P

Miami Finance Forum Hosts CEO Power Breakfast in the Cloud 6/9/11

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CEO Power Breakfast: “Breakfast in the Cloud: What You Need to Know About Cloud Computing”
Miami Finance Forum
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 9
The Bankers Club
2 South Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
Members: $20; Non-members: $55
RSVP: Elena@MiamiFinanceForum.com

Leading South Florida Technology Executives To Discuss Practical Applications
Of Cloud Computing For Legal, Financial And Other Professional-Services Firms

Miami Finance Forum’s CEO Power Breakfast and Discussion Moderated by Kaufman, Rossin & Co., Features Speakers from Terremark, CareCloud, Compuquip Technologies and ICG

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will serve as host to a “CEO Power Breakfast” and panel discussion titled, “Breakfast in the Cloud: What You Need to Know about Cloud Computing.” The panel, moderated by Jorge Rey of Kaufman, Rossin & Co., will seek to demystify cloud computing and answer the main question on the minds of legal, finance and other professionals: “What exactly do ‘I’ need to know about cloud computing, and how can it support my business goals?” Unlike other panels that have covered cloud in broad, technical terms, this high-level discussion will provide practical strategies and tactics to leverage cloud services to benefit businesses. The event takes place at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at The Bankers Club, 2 South Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33131.

At the event, industry leaders will take a narrow approach to discuss and reveal practices that specifically relate to South Florida businesses in the professional-services industries. In addition, panelists will explore ways that cloud services can reduce a company’s IT expenses, enhance computing power, leverage software as a service (SaaS) applications and protect critical data.

Panel speakers include Marvin Wheeler, chief strategy officer with Terremark Worldwide, the operator of the Network Access Point (NAP) of the Americas, the only facility of its kind specifically designed to link Latin America with the rest of the world. The NAP of the Americas was sold to Verizon last month for approximately $1.5 billion to accelerate Verizon’s cloud computing strategy. Other speakers include:
· Albert Dosal, President & CEO, Compuquip Technologies
· Ed Gross, President, ICG
· Albert Santalo, Founder, President & CEO, CareCloud

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) is a not-for-profit organization supporting the growth of South Florida’s network of finance and investment professionals. It is dedicated to expand the knowledge base and professional practices of its members while ensuring the region continues to attract and retain top talent. Its membership roster is comprised of professionals experienced in private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, legal, accounting and other related professional-services industries. Since its founding in 2006, the MFF has been known for its event series, including its panel discussions, private roundtables, and happy hour mixers. More information is available at www.miamifinanceforum.com.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Miami Beach 6/11-12/11

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American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Miami Beach
June 11-12, 2:00 pm
North Shore Park
501 72nd Street
Miami Beach Fl 33141
Relayforlife.org/MiamiBeachfl

Fundraiser for the Biggest cause in the world that does not care of race, origin, or color, CANCER. At this event there will be different types of vendors selling Edible and fashionable goods. Lots of activities for the kids and adults and live DJ all night long this event Will open at 6:00pm With the Survivor Walk, Continue throughout the night with the lumenaria ceremony walk at 9:00 and a closing walk at 10:00am.

Fun Activities all night long for kids and adults

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s overnight, community event, where teams form, raise money and walk throughout the night, camp out, while enjoying a DJ, entertainment, food, fun and camaraderie. Cancer Survivors are the shining stars of Relay For Life; we celebrate their courage in the fight. The Candle Lighting Luminaria Ceremony is the highlight of Relay, as hundreds of candles will encircle our walking track each one purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one who has battled cancer.

It’s All Around Town…
The Relay For Life is coming to Miami Beach, June 11-12, 2011! Teams are forming from local companies, businesses, schools, churches, hospitals, clubs & organizations. During the 2010 fiscal year, the Miami Dade Community raised an estimated $1,672,000 towards the fight against cancer!!!

And You Won’t want to Miss it!
The Relay For Life offers everyone a chance to make a difference in the fight against cancer, to raise funds for American Cancer Society Research, Education and Patient Services in your community. And, most importantly it is a fun time, with lots of entertainment and activities!

Latin Heat Thursday at Le Café 6/2/11

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Latin Heat Thursday @ Le Cafe.
June 2, 2011, 9pm
Le Cafe. MiMo District.
7295 Biscayne blvd Miami FL 33138
corner of NE 73 st and Biscayne blvd. mi-mo district

Read Our Lips. Latin Heat Thursdays. @Le Cafe.

Ladies Group Specials: Ladies Group of 4 or more gets Complimentary Bottle. Limited supply of 3-4 per event. And you can enjoy our New Latin Heat Thursday Menu. Come try our awesome foods and specialty Drinks. Such as our Sexy Bubbles, White, Pink, and Red Sangria. B4 you make your Bucket List…we also have our 5Bucket Beer Special.

For those of you who didn’t know already….We are excited to announce that Salsa is Back at Le Cafe.

Yes. Right here at Le Cafe, you and your loved ones can enjoy our free beginner salsa class. Yes free. Starting at 9pm sharp.
Then…. Le cafe transforms itself to an incredible romantic and sexy salsa social. Where the best of the best comes and show off all their skills and talents. And that’s not all. There’s absolutely no cover. Free is for me and for you. You will hear the best music from our resident d.j. that we all know and love….d.j. rivera. Spinning the best casino, classic salsa, mambo, bachata and much much more. And if you’re lucky, you may just witness D.J. Jorge Charun aka NegroChulo with his Cameo Appearance.

We welcome back all our couch surfers from around the world. We Have Your V.I.P. Section ready and waiting just for you. You know @Le Cafe is where Food meets Art. Well This Thursday salsa will meet Le Cafe.lol We always have new beautiful faces. And we are waiting for you with open arms. Le Cafe. Our Home Sweet Home. Our Home Away From Home. . We just pray you’re just Not Homeless.
1Love 1Soul. 1 Le Cafe. MiMo District. You got to see it. Got to…experience it. We can’t wait to see you and your friends this Thursday.

No Me Acostumbro que no estes aqui en Le Cafe. Vengan por aqui. Este Jueves. Les veo pronto. No se vivir sin ti. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW8UfSTQEmo

Christmas Bazaar At Doral 12/2-4/11

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Christmas Bazaar At Doral
December 2,3 and 4
Friday: 3:00 pm to 10 pm, Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm and Sunday: 11 am to 6:pm
Downtown Doral
Northwest 87th Avenue and Northwest 79th Avenue.
Facebook Page.

The Christmas Bazaar at Doral is intended to be a yearly event that will bring together the best of our local merchants, artisans, and service providers promoting and selling their products and services, giving a much needed boost to small businesses in our community…

Christmas Bazaar 2011At Doral
Over 100 merchants, good food and music, Sports bar, children’s areas do all your Christmas shopping while you have

To participate or for further information, please email: christmasbazaaratdoral@gmail.com

ArtCenter Presents Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove Opening Reception 6/4/11

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Join us for the opening reception of Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove
Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 7-10PM!
924 Lincoln Road, Suite 205
Miami Beach, FL 33139

ArtCenter/ South Florida is proud to present Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove – organized by resident artist, Natasha Duwin.
Many times a gentle demeanor conceals a resolute personality, and a softness in speech and manner betrays a certain severity. This exhibition explores the tensions between these two attitudes, particularly in women.

One of the featured works will be Shedding the Shadows, a dress and tapestry woven out of discarded items of clothing. Seemingly useless objects are repurposed into a series of ropes, with their connotation of strength and usefulness, and they in turn are compiled into a dress that is at once revealing and protective.

Featured Artists: Adriana Carvalho, Natasha Duwin, David Leroi, Venessa Monokian,
Hugo Moro, Damian Sarno, Nina Surel & Agustina Woodgate

On View June 3 – July 10, 2011

The evening will also feature our monthly Art Walk, from 7-10pm!
Join us for an art-filled evening of gallery exhibitions and the opportunity to visit the studios of our 36 artists-in-residence, featuring some of South Florida’s most talented artists. Artists will open their doors to share photography, painting, installation, video, and mixed media works in our buildings located at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road.

Fairchild Palms Happy Hour at The Grove Spot 6/9/11

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Thursday, June 9, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
The Grove Spot
3324 Virginia Street (Behind Coco Walk)
Coconut Grove, Florida
Facebook Evite.

The Grove Spot is a great place for Miami’s finest young professionals to meet & mingle for our long awaited Fairchild Palms Happy Hour!
thegrovespot.com/our-location

Join the Fairchild Palms for a laid-back summer vibe at this Coconut Grove funspot for $2 draft beers, $4 wines and well drinks under $5 in the “back bar” and spilling out into the patio.

As always, the Fairchild Palms raises money for the Fairchild Challenge environmental education and conservation programs and we encourage a $10 voluntary donation at the door. Join us!

The Fairchild Palms is the young professionals’ group affiliated with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. All proceeds benefit the Fairchild Challenge environmental outreach program distributed to schools nationwide. For more information, visit our web site at www.fairchildpalms.org, check out our Facebook group, “Fairchild Palms,” or send an email to info@fairchildpalms.org. Join our mailing list, or better yet, become a Fairchild Palm today.

Base Paint The Auction– A contemporary Art Auction and Curated Exhibition By Betty Alvarez

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BASE PAINT | THE AUCTION is a contemporary art auction event and curated exhibitoin to help raise funds to support the secondary school at L’Athletique D’ Haiti where Base Paint tent will be installed.

On May 25, Ideobox Artspace, SaludArte Foundation, Fundación Manos del Sur, Step by Step Foundation, and Curators Antuan & Tanya Brillembourg joined forces as they prepared for Base Paint | The Auction event to benefit the Base Paint Project. The tents have arrived in Haiti and will be installed this summer as part of a secondary school on the property of L’Athletique d’Haiti. The funds raised helped to finance the new school’s operational costs and ensure the continuation of the work that was begun with the Base Paint Tents.

Base Paint | The Auction featured over 45 artists that have generously donated works of art to help raise these funds. For a list of artists and auction pieces, visit www.basepaint.org. On hand to set the vibe was famed band Miami City Mix and later in the evening DJ Umber Bandi-Ville was mixing beats. Artist Leni Ibarguengoytia unveiled her event installation on crate boxes which will act as lounge areas. Bacardi cocktails were served to quench the thirst of those who savored Diego’s Andalucia Tapas & Deli’s paella and Zucchero Ristorante Bistro’s hors d’oeuvres. Robert Duval, founder of L’Athletique d’Haiti, was at the auction to announce a special thank you to everyone who participated in the project including the artists, sponsors and volunteers. For more information on the foundation, visit www.lathletiquedhaiti.org.

The artwork will be on view at Ideobox Artspace until June 30, 2011 on Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Saturdays by appointment. For appointments, please contact Alexandra Gauthier at 305.576.9878 or alexandragauthier@ideobox.com.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce launches its Movers and Shakers Biz Happy Hour By Betty Alvarez

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On May 25, Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce launched their first Movers and Shakers Biz Happy Hour at La Barra Brickell. This was an opportunity for many local businesses not only from Downtown Miami but also businesses from nearby cities to experience what this chamber has to offer. Just as the invite stated, “to do business with Downtown Miami & Brickell’s brightest, most affluent, vibrant and desired zip codes. And by the way: Great people too!” This described exactly what this event and the true purpose of the evening was about. It’s President and CEO, Evelio Medina was the force behind the creation of this new Chamber of Commerce as this will be the first in a series of launch event. So stay tuned!

Lite Bites and Cocktail Bar sponsored by Brugal, L’Chaim Vodka, La Barra Brickell and Latin American restaurant-Cafeteria.

Congratulations to a great launch as we welcome Downtown Miami and Brickell Chamber Commerce. A new era of networking!

For more information on the chamber and to become a new member, please visit www.miamibrickellchamber.com; email: join@brickellchamber.com; Phone: (786) 728-0008

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Photographs from Raize It Up Live at Naomi Garden Vibes Restaurant on 5/28/11

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Raize It Up Live at Naomi Garden Vibes Restaurant on Saturday, May 28, 2011.  What an amazing place and the food there is awesome.  They do Raize It Up Live their every last Saturday of the month, had so much fun!  Drumming, live music from varies bands…what a great way to spend a Saturday night.

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Cooking with Pride at Bloomingdale’s 6/11/11

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“Cooking With Pride”
Saturday, June 11, 1 pm
Bloomingdales Aventura
19555 Biscayne Boulevard
Aventura

Drag Diva to Assist Palace Chef During Pride Month’s Culinary Demonstration

In conjunction with what has come to be known as “Pride Month,” Bloomingdale’s in the Aventura Mall presents “Cooking with Pride,” a culinary demonstration, on Saturday, June 11 at 1 pm.

Victor Cardenas Pasos of the Palace, Ocean Drive’s first and only gay restaurant/bar, will utilize Bloomingdale’s state-of-the-art cookware and equipment as he demonstrates preparation of two of the Palace’s favorite dishes. One of the Palace’s legendary drag divas will assist Victor, making for a unique and entertaining presentation. The event is free and open to the public, and all who attend will be able to sample the fare and receive a copy of the recipes.

The month of June commemorate Gay Pride throughout the U.S. and beyond, as it was in June of 1969 that police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York’s Greenwich Village — an event that is credited with sparking the movement for LGBT rights in the United States. In an unprecedented show of solidarity, the Stonewall patrons and supporters rose up in protest, resulting in several days of riots in the streets to protest discrimination against the LGBT community.

As chef of the Palace on South Beach for more than two years, Victor prepares or oversees preparation of approximately 700 meals per week. A native of Mexico, he studied Culinary Arts in Yucatan, with a specialty in Italian fare and seafood. Prior to joining the Palace, Victor had worked at the Hyatt Resort in Cancun and Quattro on Miami Beach.

Now in its 23rd year, the Palace is the first and only gay restaurant on Ocean Drive. Located at 1200 Ocean Drive in the heart of the Art Deco District, Palace’s legacy of infamous weekend drag shows, Sunday “Brunchic” and luscious libations prevails today. Crowds gather to watch the drag shows taking place right on the sidewalk, and tour buses often stop so that passengers may enjoy the show! For further information, visit www.palacesouthbeach.com or call 305.531.7234

Greatness presents Claudia Calle 6/4/11

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“Greatness” Presents: Claudia Calle
Saturday, June 4th, 7-10 PM
3162 Commodore Plaza. Suite 1F2
Coconut Grove, Fl 33133

Claudia Calle, who was born in Manizales, Colombia in 1976 and has resided in Miami for over 10 years, is an eclectic artist who designs and photographs by instinct capturing unusual moments and giving us genial pieces of art reflect of her heightened and particular life philosophy. She has a passion for traveling and capturing the lifestyle and culture of the places she visits and her work is the result of the fusion between spontaneity and a conscientious study of the social and cultural phenomenon that she perceives at her surroundings.

www.cristinachaconstudiogallery.com
www.cristinachaconstudiiogalleryblog.blogspot.com

Award winning photographer and mixed media Artist Claudia Calle

Second Floor
Claudia Calle, Julio Nieto

First Floor
Vince. Ray Azcuy, Liana Garcia, Espitia, Patricia Michelangeli, Keiko Gonzalez, Milena Arango

Happy Hour at Brickell Bridge Chef Allen’s New Place 5/31/11

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Join Dine at Brickell Bridge for Happy Hour
Tuesday, May 31 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Brickell Bridge Bistro & Bar
500 Brickell, Miami

Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
includes 1 drink TBD and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres like assorted bruschetta, Margherita pizza and crispy calamari.
Buy Tickets.

When Chef Allen closed the doors to his namesake restaurant, fans near and far were in disbelief. Where would we be able to visit this much loved chef — one of the original members of the Mango Gang — and would he really be gone from the South Florida restaurant scene? Well, we’ve found him and convinced him to host our wine club at his newest venture — Brickell Bridge Bistro & Bar.

Join us for our next Miami Happy Hour event at Brickell Bridge Bistro & Bar located at the 500 block of Brickell (across from the Viceroy). This brand new restaurant offers a creative bistro style menu with Italian, Latin and European flavors; boasts an energetic restaurant & lounge area; and offers easy access to 95. With all of these elements in place and being that it is the new home to Chef Allen Susser — formerly of Chef Allen’s — who has received such accolades as one of the 10 best chefs in America by Food and Wine Magazine and James Beard Award winner, this place will soon be booming.

Join us and be one of the first to find out what Chef Allen has been up to, and to check out his new place.

Photographs of the Shanghai Glamour ICFAC Access to China Closing Fundraiser Gala on 5/28/11

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Shanghai Glamour ICFAC Access to China Closing Fundraiser Gala on Saturday, May 28, 2011.  Had a wonderful time, the art was so beautiful, they had some awesome tequila, Los Azulejos, on the open bar and the food was outstanding, Chu’s Taiwanese Kitchen and Bar in Coral Gables catered this event and they are one of my top favorite restaurants in Miami.

Formed in 2006, the mission of the ICFAC, International Chinese Fine Arts Council, is to create global understanding of the Chinese culture through art and music, to promote Chinese arts across th…e world and to educate and expose the general public to contemporary Chinese aesthetic. Overseen by Inez Suen, a curator with footholds in contemporary design and art, as well as China and the United States, the ICFAC fosters a sense of belonging and communication among the Chinese Diaspora on every continent, bridging the vast cultural gaps with the nation’s rich traditions and modern elegance. ICFAC exhibited both crafts and fine art from Taiwan in Miami during Art Basel 2010 and has a new exhibition in partnership with Art Lexing through the end of May entitled, “Access to China”.

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The Magic Garden Party 6/11/11

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June 11, 6pm-whenever
The Magic Garden (Chik’s Home)
4140 Lybyer Avenue
Coconut Grove, Florida

♥ Expand the Love ♥ and Living Without Limits invite YOU to celebrate with us at:
The Magic Garden Party!

Come out and play! This is a beautiful opportunity to come together as community, to celebrate LIFE, to dance, fly, share delicious food, drum and create MAGIC together in Chik’s beautiful backyard garden!

Hosted By: Val Silidker and Chik Shank!

Featuring:
~ the magical harmonies and Mantras of Aleph!
~ Flying Yoga with Michael Sivanataraj St Cole
~ Drum Circle with Mark and Carmen Cecilia Richards
~ Eric Dez spinning awesome music!
~ and More!

What To Bring:
Bring your drums or other instruments, a Vegetarian, Vegan or Living Foods dish to share, and lots of beautiful energy! We’ll see you there!

www.ExpandtheLove.com
www.LivingWithoutLimits.com
www.InspiredLifeWorkshops.org

Join The Revolution at the 42BELOW vodka White Indoor/Outdoor Festival 5/29/11

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The 13th Annual White Fort Lauderdale Indoor/Outdoor Festival
Sunday, May 29th 8pm-4am
Revolution Live
100 SW 3rd Avenue
Phone: 954-557-4279

Join the Revolution this Sunday at the 42BELOW vodka White Fort Lauderdale Indoor/Outdoor Festival

42BELOW vodka and events guru, Gary Santis, in conjunction with Hilton Wolman Events have teamed up to present the 13th annual White Fort Lauderdale Indoor/Outdoor Festival at Revolution Live (event poster attached). As a long-standing partner of the LGBT community, 42BELOW vodka is committed to bringing the area’s best entertainment and tastiest cocktails to an event that party-goers are sure not to forget .

Guests at the White party can sip complimentary 42BELOW cocktails from 9-10 p.m., while jamming to sets by Dj Manny Lehman, DJ Tracy Young, and DJ Kidd Madonny until 4 a.m. Special shows begin at 8:30 p.m. with Thirsty Burlington, the world’s best Cher impersonator, and Joe Posa, the greatest Joan Rivers impersonator in the world. Other entertainment includes: New Century Dance Company, Kitty Meow, and the Flagging Troop of South Florida.

Tired of the revolution? Head outside and cool off in America’s Back Yard to get a glimpse of the weather 42 degrees below the equator, with the Winter in New Zealand party.

Cost until 5/28: $30 for regular admission
$70 for VIP Tickets (VIP tickets include premium private areas with Seating and bar with unlimited beer, cocktails, water, and juices.)
Purchase Tickets Here at Showclix.com/event/white
For information on bottle service and VIP room call: 954-557-4279

Tobacco Road goes Pink for 19th Amendment Anniversary Hoedown 6/4/11

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Saturday, June 4th, 6pm – 2am
Tobacco Road
626 Miami Avenue

Tobacco Road Presents Your Right!
19th Amendment Anniversary Hoedown!
Benefiting the ‘Save the Ta-Tas Foundation’ for Breast Cancer Research

In celebration of the 92nd Anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, Miami’s oldest bar, Tobacco Road, is celebrating the women we love with a down home country Hoedown! The event, which will include a mechanical bull riding contest, specialty Ultimat vodka cocktails like Pink Passion Lemonade, Miller Lite buckets and 15 of Miami’s favorite slow food trucks!

Further showing The Road’s love for the ladies, women’s suffrage and the importance of breast cancer research, Tobacco Road will be painted PINK the week prior to the Hoedown!

Four Seasons Hotel Miami Summer Pool Party Saturdays 6/4/11

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Four Seasons Hotel Miami Summer Pool Party
Saturdays, starting June 4, 2011, 11am – sundown
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue
7th Floor
Miami, FL 33131
www.fourseasons.com/miami

Dip Into Summer: Four Seasons Miami Pool Party Returns

Pool parties are a summer staple, but few come with Four Seasons service and style. Starting June 4, 2011, the Hotel will host the city’s most sophisticated Saturday poolside extravaganzas featuring eclectic, high energy music and signature amenities such as Evian spritzes, cool towels and butler-passed frozen treats.

This season, the Hotel will debut a caipirinha cart, a very grown up version of the ice-cream cart, dispensing $7 Leblon caipirinhas made to order chaise-side. In addition, The Boutique at Sports Club/LA will host poolside modeling of swimwear by bikini flavors. Entrance is available with a Saturday $25 pool pass. Cabana packages are available at $150 and include use of a cabana by 4 people, mineral water, fruit platter and one cocktail per person. Reservations are recommended as space is limited. For reservations, call 305-381-3037on weekdays or 305-381-3190 on weekends.

A destination in its own right, the 2-acre pool terrace at Four Seasons Miami has been described by The New York Times as “a grown-up alternative to the more raucous South Beach scene across the bay.” In addition to a main pool and whirlpool surrounded by cabanas, the terrace features the Palm Grove wading pool

Already a staple of the Brickell summer and popular with the young crowd of members at The Sports Club/La, the pool parties are a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon in style. In addition, to Brazilian libations, guests will enjoy a menu of signature small bites and cocktails served throughout the day.

Mix, mingle and unwind at Wine Down Wednesday at HistoryMiami 6/1/11

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Wine Down Wednesday
The first Wednesday of every month!
5pm to 8pm
HistoryMiami
101 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
www.historymiami.org

Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind. Listen to live local music favorites, browse through our open galleries and exhibitions, enjoy culinary treats and drinks!

$15 for open wine and food bar
We have lanallamas monifonica playing and have partnered with Miami Chamber Young Professionals Network.

Free parking available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue

Generously Sponsored by:
2B Asian Bistro
The River
Berger Singerman Law Firm
Soul of Miami
Life is Art

Life Is Art and PARK Project the BIG fundraising PARTY 6/18/11

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Life Is Art & PARK Project
Cordially invite you to
The BIG Fundraising PARTY

Enjoy a Fabulous Night of Art, Music, Fashion, Performance and More!

Saturday, June 18, 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Surfcomber Hotel Pool Area
1717 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

$10 pre-sale, $20 at the door
to support the arts and community in south Florida
More Information.
(pre-sale tickets until 6/16/11)

Life Is Art and PARK Project are really excited to bring you a very special party. A night filled with art, music, fashion, performances and even free drinks will make for a great fundraiser to support the south Florida arts and community. All of the money raised goes straight to Life Is Art and PARK Project to help their missions. A big thanks goes out to all the sponsors and everyone donating their time and effort to this event!

Rock Concert by: Day Music Died
Fashion by: Casey Levan, Aidana Baldassarre, CherryRootz
Performances by: Rainbow Circus
Music by: DJ Robin Louis

Complimentary Beverages 7-9pm by UV Vodka & El Dorado Rum courtesy of AMC Liasons, Inc.

FEATURED ARTISTS:
April Anselona * * * David Juhe * * * Emily Rosen * * * Gigi Lage * * * Gretel Sarmiento * * * Janet M Mueller * * * Mary Larsen * * * Peter Rose * * * Randy Walsh * * * Sean Murdock * * * Stephanie Menjivar * * * Troy Dovey * * * Michael Diaz * * * Rainer Lagemann * * * Paula Turk

Sponsored by: UV Vodka, El Dorado Rum, AMC Liasons, Inc., Logistical Outsourcing, Prosound Productions, Elegant Parties, Rainbow Circus, StarMar Events, Sex and the Beach, Erotic Signature, Robin Louis, SocialBuzzTV, SocialMedia305, Soul Of Miami

www.lifeisartfest.org – www.parkproject.org

Afro Kumbe at PAX Miami 5/28/11

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Saturday, May 28th
Performing Arts Exchange
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami Fl, 33130
(directly under the 95 overpass on left)
www.facebook.com/PAXMIAMI

AFRO KUMBE 10:00pm

AFRO KUMBE describes themselves as “Caribbean Mash Up Masters, Locos por Juana, new Side Project, using Electronic Elements with Colombian Folklore Pecussion.” PAX will host them from 10pm to 11pm

Noches de Golpe 11pm-2am
Join your host German in this treat of pure expansion of the mind where electronis meets musical instruments with special musical guest’s on stage, exploring and experimenting

Luis Bofil and Conjunto Progresso at PAX 5/27/11

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Friday, May 27th Early Show Luis Bofil 9:00pm
Conjunto Progresso 11:30pm
Performing Arts Exchange
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami Fl, 33130
(directly under the 95 overpass on left)
www.facebook.com/PAXMIAMI

LUIS BOFILL cuban singer born in La Habana, Cuba.His deft phrasing on “Como fué” and other boleros has drawn comparisons to Beny Moré, even as his liquid delivery calls to mind contemporary R&B” Judy Cantor, Miami New Times “A well-known nightclub in Miami gave birth to “Grupo Cafe Nostalgia”, who performs live in a fashion that adds to sofistication elements of languishing regret and 3a.m. smokiness and sleaziness, qualities found not simply in the group’s music but in the resplendent voice of lead singer Luis Bofill” Fredric Koeppel, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis “La voz de la noche miamense” Jose Antonio Evora, Nuevo Herald, Miami “…es como un camaleon de la interpretación” Eliseo Cardona, Nuevo Herald, Miami “GUARACHAMOS O NO GUARACHAMOS!!!”

Miami’s own Conjunto Progreso was nominated for a 2005 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album for their CD “Masters of Cuban Son” on Pimienta Records dist. by Universal Music. Their New CD titled “Master Sessions: Descarga & Son: was release in early 2008 on Warner Latin/Union Music/Mojito Records.
Ever since its inception, the traditional Cuban Son ensemble Conjunto Progreso has taken audiences back in time to the nostalgic era of early Cuban popular music.

Free Family Fun Performance Atlantic Coast Theatre: The Adventures of Eco-Man 5/27/11

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Friday Family Fun
Fri., May 27, 6-8 pm. Performance at 7 pm.
Boulevard Heights Amphitheater
6770 Garfield Street
Hollywood, FL 33024.
Click here for more information.

Performing Arts Series – West Hollywood
FREE – Final Summer Performance
4th Friday, May 27, 2011, 6 to 8 pm.
Bounce house and family interactive performances.
Atlantic Coast Theatre: The Adventures of Eco-Man

Thwack! Kablam! Conserve! The Atlantic Coast Theatre For Youth performs The Adventures of Eco-Man, a superhero comedy about the importance of “going green.” Mild mannered reporter, Eric Eckerman, transforms into the superhero, Eco-Man! Eco-Man will need the help of the audience to defeat several menacing foes. This show is a great blend of science, super powers, and tons of fun!

Beats After Sunset the Bass Museum 6/3/11

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Beats After Sunset
Friday night, June 3, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The Bass Museum
2100 collins avenue
miami beach, florida 33139
For more information.

RSVP@bassmuseum.org or call 305.673.7530 x 1001.
Music, Art and Cocktails.

join us for beats after sunset, the bass museum of art’s happy hour event, happening from 8-10pm on the first friday of every month!

new exhibition on view | the apulian vessels

current exhibitions on view | an invitation to LOOK/selections from the permanent collection of the bass museum of art | come together: frances trombly and leyden rodriguez-casanova

* complimentary mixologist and magners irish cider (21+)
* refreshments by perrier and vitamin water zero
* frozen custard available from shake shack
* beats by dj el commandant (artist justin long, little river yacht club)
* free to members and basspass members!
* cost of museum admission for non-members $8

Oliver Velez’s Free PowerTalk Building Sustainable Wealth in Today’s New Market 6/9/11

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Oliver Velez’s Free PowerTalk “Building Sustainable Wealth in Today’s New Market”
06/09/2011, 06:30pm – 08:30pm
Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay
1633 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132
ifundtradersevents.com

Renowned Master Trader, Educator and International Best Selling Author, Oliver Velez will host a one day landmark power talk on “Building Sustainable Wealth in Today’s New Market.” The free two hour seminar will take place in Orlando (June 7), Boca (June 8th) and Miami (June 9th) from 6:30-8:30pm. Velez’ portfolio earned triple digit gains last year and he is providing an opportunity for people to come and learn his innovative and proven trading strategies that will provide wealth accumulation over the next two year. His traders are some of the best in the world and now the general public will have an opportunity to be taught and coached by Velez personally. His highly effective approach has made him one of the most sought out speakers in the country and has provided his wealth traders with triple digit returns in each of the past two years.

The seminars are free to the public but attendees must register at http://ifundtradersevents.com/ or call 866-877-6124.

Some of the topics that Velez will tackle in his power talk include: 1) the world’s three biggest investment opportunities that if taken now have the potential to build sustainable wealth for the next 20 years; 2) the two times that it is actually intelligent to risk all you have and he will reveal specific criteria that make up the two times it’s actually appropriate to invest bigger than you normally do; 3) which five currencies should be owned by every American and which one must be avoided at all cost. Mr. Velez will also reveal the techniques used by the wealthiest market participants and show in detail how they got that way.

The Casanova of the Castronovo Vineyards and Morton’s The Steakhouse Join Together for a Night of Wine 6/1/11

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Wednesday June 1, 6:00-8:00 pm
Morton’s The Steakhouse North Miami Beach
17399 Biscayne Blvd.
North Miami Beach, FL 33160

RSVP: NMB Morton’s: (305) 945-3131
rsvp@vinecommunicationsinc.com

Morton’s The Steakhouse in North Miami Beach and Paul Castronovo of Castronovo Vineyards are joining together for a night of wine, food and life.

Morton’s The Steakhouse brings together a passion for good food and wine and are excited to launch radio personality and vineyard owner Paul Castronovo’s wine at Morton’s. Come and enjoy Morton’s Bar Bites, great company and a DJ while sipping on some red wine. It’s a great networking opportunity and an overall good time.

Miami wine connoisseurs have yet another reason to go to Morton’s! Paul Castronovo Vineyards of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, red wine has aged for 18 months in Slavonia oak and French tonneau’s. It was refined for six months in the bottle at cellar temperature. Its ruby color with purple hues, have a full and fruity structure. Serve it with rich dishes such as steak or seafood, but more importantly, enjoy it with friends.

House of House 5/27/11

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House of House
05/27/2011, 9:00pm-3:00am
Eleutrhra Bar & Lounge
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, Fl
www.eleuthrabar.com

Avoid the beach Memorial Weekend…This Friday May 27th please join us at Eleuthra Bar & Lounge for an evening with friends, a Live Performance by MISS ANGELINA & House Music brought to you some of Miami’s favorite Beat Conductors:
SOUL HARMONY
SHADE
WASABI
RICHARD VASQUEZ
JOHN CORRADI

Eleuthera
e-leu-ther-a
A Bar/Lounge in Miami located in the chic & stylish private event venue Villa 221
and an island in the Bahamas
named after the greek word meaning “freedom”

Eleuthra Bar & Lounge is located in Downtown Miami, West of Biscayne Blvd & East of NE 2nd Avenue, behind the Burger King. Self Parking is available on premises.

This event will be streaming live on www.radio4by4.com

For more Information or Reservations please contact Sandra Garcia
786.488.6538 or Luke Anthony 954.305.9090

Teo Castellanos’ Fat Boy with music by DJ Le Spam 6/2-4/11

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June 2nd & 3rd @ 8pm
June 4th 2pm & 8pm
The Lights Box at Goldman Warehouse
404 NW 26th street
Miami, FL 33127

DJ Le Spam is honored to have developed the music for Teo Catellanos D-Projects FAT BOY. Presented as part of Miami Light Project’s 2011 Contemporary Performance Series, FAT BOY coalesces ancient and current art forms to tell a timeless and timely story of greed. Fat Boy explores the theme and abundance of waste through text, movement and thumping dub beats.

The music was composed and recorded by DJ Le Spam at City Of Progress Studios, and features several Miami musicians including Chad Bernstein, Tomas Diaz, Zach Morillo, Hunter HP Parmentier and Rudy Goblen.

Miami Light Project
Teo Castellanos D-Projects
City of Progress
Youtube Promo Video.

Volunteers needed for Hands Across the Sand 6/25/11

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Oceana knows the importance of supporting the advancement of clean energy sources that will sustain our planet for future generations. We invite you to stand with us on Saturday, June 25th at 12:00 PM as we participate in the second annual Hands Across The Sand.

Hands Across The Sand is a movement made of people of all walks of life and crosses all borders and political affiliations. This movement is not about politics; it is about protecting coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife and fisheries from the threats of expanded offshore drilling and the accidents associated with this.

Worldwide participants are joining hands on June 25th to say NO to offshore oil drilling and YES to clean energy. They are joining hands to implore leaders and decision makers to end the United States’ dependence on oil and coal and embrace a clean energy future for a sustainable planet.

If you are planning to join us at Hands Across the Sand this year please let us know! You can RSVP by clicking here!

Oceana needs volunteers in South Florida to help with Hands Across the Sand. If you are interested in giving a few hours of your time to help please e-mail Katie at kparrish@oceana.org or give me a call!

Some of many volunteer opportunities… we will provide you the materials you need!
Hang posters and drop off flyers during June
Phonebankers to help call ocean supporters and urge them to come to the event
Special assistants to help lead the event the day-of
Petition collectors during the event
Media outreach assistants to help create a buzz about the event!
Community outreach to help us meet new organizations to get involved
New media outreach to help us promote the event on theinternet
Photographers and videographers for the day-of
Data entry assistants after the event

Photographs of the Opening Launch of Design House at Novecento on 5/26/11

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Opening Launch of Design House at Novecento on Thursday, May 26, 2011.  They were taking donations and raffle to benefit The Coral Gables Museum.

As described by the founders, Designhouse is a boutique web, print, and brand design agency. When asked about their new venture, they both smiled and responded:  If you can dream it, we can create it.  Websites, logos, e-marketing, and branding are attacked with a holistic approach to give their clients a leg above the competition. This one-two punch power house design team takes pride in offering clients the personal touch which is what they feel has been missing in the creative world for a long while.The like-minded professionals met, and felt there was a void in the business community. They noticed growing changes and needs in the marketplace as well as a rising trend, a preference for working with boutique firms and local based ones more often times than not. The reason given by proprietors was simple, to get the service that was once paramount in a relationship with an agency but somehow lost during the last few years. Gretel Vi as and Liz Rodriguez felt they had the perfect recipe as they both poses mind blowing talent combined with easy going personalities that fit the boutique style of business.

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Last Weekend of Village of Merrick Park’s Live Music Series 5/28-29/11

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Saturdays and Sundays from
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For a schedule visit www.VillageOfMerrickPark.com

Don’t miss the last weekend of the Live Music Series in The Garden with a multicultural mix of Jazz, Bossanova, World Music, Flamenco, Classics, Pop Melodies, Contemporary and Latin Grooves. Guests can listen to the light musical stylings while enjoying all the shopping center has to offer including world-class boutiques and an assortment of desirable dining options. The series will conclude at the end of May 2011 and will begin again in October 2011.

Fundraiser Happy Hour at Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside 6/9/11

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Happy Hour at the Hard Rock Cafe
Thursday, June 9, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Hard Rock Café at Bayside
401 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33
More Info and Registration.

Please come support the Zoological Society of Florida on June 9th at our fundraiser at Hard Rock Café – Bayside. Join us for the unveiling of the limited-edition Zoo Miami Hard Rock Café pin, featuring Zoo Miami’s own jaguar, an endangered species . Enjoy a live band, hors d’oeuvres, and raffle entry to win various prizes. It’s sure to be a fun-filled evening! Please click on the image below to purchase a ticket for admission- your $10 donation benefits ZSF. Hope to see you there!

Mythic Traditions In World Art From The UM Lowe Art Museum Exhibition Preview 6/17/11

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Friday, June 17, 2011, 7-10 Pm
The Lowe Art Museum
University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables
www.lowemuseum.org.

Curator Lecture: 7 pm
Presented by Denise Gerson, LAM Associate Director
Reception: 8-10 pm
Cocktails by Bacardi
Mix and mingle with cocktails and light fare.
$10 Admission; Free for Lowe Members

Sacred Stories, Timeless Tales addresses multi-cultural mythic traditions in art, drawn exclusively from the permanent collection of the University of Miami Lowe Art Museum, which distinguishes itself among South Florida art museums by the depth and breadth of its holdings, which span 5,000 years and represent the art of Europe, the Americas, pan-Asia, and Africa. Concepts of creation, love, morality, mortality, seasonal regeneration, the cosmos, beauty, divinity, heroes, and war are explored in over 100 examples of pottery and ceramics, paintings, works on paper, sculpture, and textiles.

The exhibition will be on view at the UM Lowe Art Museum from June 18 – October 23, 2011. A preview with curator lecture and reception will be held on June 17 from 7-10 pm.

Mythic traditions are rooted in fictitious, symbolic narratives developed by cultures through time, which address the relationship between the inexplicable and the explicable, between the powers and forces that control the world and the human beings who occupy that world. Frequently reflecting regional differences, these sacred stories helped, and in some present-day cultures continue to help elucidate a people’s religion, history, value systems, rituals, and concepts of self. As myths exist apart from, and are not dependent upon, verifiable facts or scientific objectivity for their impact on society, they typically involve deities, heroes, wondrous creatures, and fantastic events. Some renderings faithfully adhere to time-honored visual conventions. Others reflect more personal interpretations of traditional subject matter.
Among the featured objects are a 6th century BCE Greek, black-figure hydria, which describes a myth about the goddess Athena in the presence of Ajax and Achilles; Jacob Jordaen’s The Judgment of Paris, painted around 1620; storyteller figure by Native American artist Mary Trujillo; an African Kuba mask known as Moshambwooy that represents the myth of the ancestral figure Woot; a 19th century Japanese wood-block print that relates a ghost story; Richard Stankiewicz’s scrap metal sculpture, The River Styx, from 1953; St. George by Moises Finale; Theodoros Stamos’ Persephone from 1945; a contemporary metal cutout of a siren by Haitian artist Serge Jolimeau; and a 10th century sandstone sculpture of Ganesha Breaking His Tusk to Throw at the Moon.

Mythological narratives were originally transmitted and preserved orally, during eras when people could neither read nor write, and paper was not available. Written traditions did not develop until a later moment on mankind’s cultural time line, as scribes and poets sought to formally preserve stories in writing, lest they disappear. Artistic expression dramatically bridges both word-based systems, transforming into vivid pictorial or sculptural forms, concepts that spoken and textual forms of communication can only convey through mental images. Regardless of cultural derivation or individual inspiration, all the works on the exhibition represent an artistic urge to visually address those universal questions to which mythologies respond, and which unite humankind through time.

Image tagline: Bali, Bima in Underworld, from Bima Swarga, early 20th century, ink and paint on muslin, 34 1/4 x 40″, Gift of Estelle Shaw, 65.045.340

Education Reform Benefit Luncheon with Jeb Bush and Michelle Rhee 6/16/11

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Former Governor Of Florida Jeb Bush And Studentsfirst’s Michelle Rhee To Discuss Education Reform Issues
Thursday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Four Seasons Hotel
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
RSVP Info: www.marcoislandacademy.com / 239.404.3622

Ticket: General Admission – $150 per person
Benefactor Ticket – $750 per couple (Includes priority seating and private champagne reception with speakers from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Table Sponsor – $1,250 (Table seats 10 people)

The Power of Two: Influential Education Reform Leaders Make a Difference by Putting Education First

Former Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush and Michelle Rhee, Founder and CEO of StudentsFirst, a movement dedicated to transforming public education throughout the United States.

Two education reformers, Jeb Bush and Michelle Rhee will have a bipartisan discussion to elevate the need to work collaboratively on improving the nation’s public education system. Guests will enjoy a beautiful luncheon while listening to key speakers discuss important issues in today’s education. All proceeds will go to benefit education reform.

Michelle Rhee is the Founder and CEO of StudentsFirst. She has been working for the last 18 years to give children the skills and knowledge they will need to compete in a changing world. From adding instructional time after school and visiting students’ homes as a third grade teacher in Baltimore, to hosting hundreds of community meetings and creating a Youth Cabinet to bring students’ voices into reforming the DC Public Schools, she has always been guided by one core principle: put students first.

In 1997 Rhee founded The New Teacher Project (TNTP) to attract qualified and motivated teachers to more classrooms across the country. Under her leadership, TNTP became a leader in understanding and developing innovative solutions to the challenges of new teacher hiring. As its Chief Executive Officer and President, Rhee partnered with school districts, state education agencies, non-profit organizations and unions to transform the way schools and other organizations recruit, select and train highly qualified teachers in difficult-to-staff schools. Under her leadership, TNTP implemented widespread reform in teacher hiring practices, improving outcomes in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Miami, New York, Oakland and Philadelphia.

In 2007, Rhee was appointed to lead the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), a school district serving more than 47,000 students in 123 schools. These were among the worst performing schools in the country. Rhee’s efforts resulted in the D.C. school system becoming the only major city system in America to see double-digit growth in both reading and math scores.

Michelle Rhee currently serves on advisory boards for the National Council on Teacher Quality, the National Center for Alternative Certification, and Project REACH of the University of Phoenix’s School of Education.

Jeb Bush is Founder, Chairman of the Board and President of the Foundation for Excellence in Education. He served as the 43rd Governor of Florida, from 1999 through 2007.

During his two terms, Bush championed major reform of education. Florida raised academic standards, required accountability in public schools and created the most ambitious school choice program in the nation. The transformation is underway and the progress is measurable. More students are reading, writing and doing math and science on or above grade level. More high school seniors are earning a diploma and fewer students are dropping out. Florida’s third through 10th grade students are outscoring 60-70 percent of their peers in all other states in both reading and math.

Under his leadership in the late 1990s, the Foundation for Florida’s Future joined forces with the Greater Miami Urban League to establish the state’s first charter school, Liberty City Charter School, in one of the most underserved parts of Miami-Dade County. He also co-authored Profiles in Character, a book profiling 14 of Florida’s civic heroes—people making a difference without claiming a single news headline.

Bush took time out from his successful business career to serve as Florida’s secretary of commerce under Bob Martinez, Florida’s 40th governor, where he promoted the state worldwide. Bush earned a bachelor’s degree in Latin American Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin. Bush and his wife Columba live in Miami and have three grown children. Bush is the son of President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush.

Dada-Artshow Charity Fundraiser 6/5/11

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Sunday, June 5th from 9pm-2am
Dada
Delray Beach

A very special evening in which local art, music, and poetry, combine to support a great cause!

Mr. Malone’s Metaphysical Artshow brings the community together for visual and sonic delights showcasing his latest projects to raise awareness on the grassroots work of Art Studio Miami by donating 50% of the proceeds to this 501c3 Non-Profit organization.
www.artstudiomiami.org
www.dada.closermagazine.com
robertjohnmalone.com

This show escapes two dimensional constrictions through the combination of a visual and atmospheric experience. Mr.Malone’s Paintings bridge a gap between form and dimension with bursts of color and abstract life. Each piece, in his words, is designed with the intentions of helping focus the mind.

Art Studio Miami is a nonprofit organization that truly believes in the power of art as a holistic and empowering tool that engages, educates, and inspires. For at risk youth, Art Studio Miami is a safe location where these children are guided by artists, teachers, and professional mentors who support the student’s education and career development through the integration of creative arts projects and programs.

Every piece purchased is a new opportunity for our students.

Not to mention you can eat amazing food and enjoy drinks,
Please join us for a great time! See attached flyer for details.

To view some of Robert Malone’s work please visit the following link…
http://robertjohnmalone.com/#/home

Howard Austin Feld Faces 6/3/11

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“FACES”
June 3rd 2011, 7-11pm
BxW Photographic Exhibition & Sale
Howard Austin Feld Gallery
Palm Court
309 23RD St
South Beach FL 33139
305 632 4638
www.blog-howardaustinfeld.com

Opening party of “FACES” A BXW Photographic Exhibition & Sale of South Beach’s Beautiful “FACES”. Friday, June 3rd 7-11pm at the Howard Austin Feld Gallery. Cocktails, Hors d’Å“uvres & a live Howard Austin Feld “FACES” Photo Shoot. Contact: TiffanyAprilLevyArt@gmail.com 954 288 7519 for more info.

Novell NU-Soul Series 6/14/11

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June 14th, 9pm-1am
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, Fl. 33139

The “Novell NU-Soul Series” is Miami’s finest live musical showcase for local singers performing timeless Soul classics as well as modern Neo-Soul hits. It is held once per month at the Van Dyke Cafe. There are new singers every month singing along with a full 4 peice house band, and renowned DJ “The Brass King”. There is also readings by well known local poets. It is also a venue for music industry people, singers, musicians and all various other artists to meet, connect, and collaborate in an atmosphere that is created by artists, for artists. So, join me, your host, Novell, my band, “Novo Nuso”, and DJ “The Brass king” for a night of innovative and eccletic mix of soul and sound.

Electro Dance Party 6/3/11

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Electro Dance Party
6/3/2011, 9pm
Bardot
3456 North Miami
Miami, FL 33127
www.bardotmiami.com

Girls on Film Brings a Rock-and-Roll Attitude Back To Dance Music: upcoming show gives kids a reason to report to the dance floor.

Tallahassee’s Girls on Film, the female electro-pop sensation, will be bringing their high-energy, neo-new-wave sounds to the dance floor for an upcoming show at Bardot.

Girls on Film has been delighting hipsters, new wavers, and fashionistas with their charismatic live shows, striking appearance, and signature “glam wave” sound since the beginning of the millennium. Their music resonates with such influences as Human League, Yaz, and Missing Persons, as they create retro synth-driven textures, woven with a modern sensibility.

This will not be Girls on Film’s first visit to South Florida, but it will be their first appearance at Bardot. The band’s songs are infectious, and the Girls know how to rock a crowd and keep them wanting more. This show promises to have people jumping up and getting down.

For more information on Girls on Film, visit www.girlsonfilm.us

Monique Wegmueller Award 2011 Celebration 6/9/11

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Award 2011 Celebration
June 9, 2011, 8.30pm – 12.30am
The Delano
1688 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
www.monique-wegmueller.com

Celebrate with us ‘Mahalo Sunrise By Monique Wegmueller ~ Award-Winning Finalist 2011 in the ‘True Crime / Non-Fiction’ category of the 2011 International Book Awards Los Angeles.

Mahalo Sunrise: Hawaii ~ A young woman, international student (author herself) accused of money-laundering, prostitution, drug-dealing and first-degree murder, chased by the FBI, feared for her own life…

Evil lurks behind the beauty of lush tropical settings… If you want a suspenseful story plus a trip to Hawaii try ‘Mahalo Sunrise’ ~ A true crime thriller with a touch of romance ~ A chapter in the author’s life. ‘Mahalo Sunrise’ sets a strong pace from the start with riveting action and original dialogue. It is a gripping story that grabs the reader, gives everything a reader could ask for in one book; greed, lies, dark secrets, crime, murder, romance and psychopaths. A story that became the largest FBI operation in Hawaii’s history! It is a roller coaster with danger and disaster in every corner. Be prepared to be taken on a thrilling, intriguing journey to paradise that turned into hell!

Join this public event to meet the Award-Winning Author, Monique Wegmueller.

Mahalo Sunrise in English (ISBN 978-0-557-85218-5) and German (ISBN 978-0-557-37646-9) are available at Lulu.com, Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
For a signed copy please contact the author directly at monique_wegmueller.com

NetUpNOW Online and Offline Social Media Conference 6/3-4/11

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Friday, June 3, 2011 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
NetUpNOW On The Rocks
Cocktail Reception
660 at The Angler’s

June 3-4, 2011
NetUpNOW Online and Offline Social Media Conference
Morton’s The Steakhouse
4041 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Velocity HD Suite
More Info and Pre-Registration.

Conference only Early Bird Tuition: $149 (Open until May 6th)
Conference only Tuition: $199
Conference and 2 hour post conference social media one-on-one workshop: $299

NetUpNOW is excited to present our second Online and Offline Social Media Conference. This will be an incredible opportunity to engage yourself in the social media conversation and learn how to fully utilize social media to grow your business. We are excited to host you at the famed Morton’s Steakhouse in Miami Beach. Our conference will be held in Morton’s Velocity Suite. Their State-of-the-art audio and visual capabilities, will add great value to our conference.

Morton’s is proud to partner with VELOCITY Broadcasting and offer NetUpNOW something truly incredible.

During our one of a kind social media conference you will;
Create an award winning social media marketing plan
Create the most effective social media communication
Master the art of social networking online & offline
Learn how to bridge the gap from social media netwokring to social media sales
Learn how to effectivley grow your social media community
Learn how to manage and monitor your brand online
Learn how to effectivle channel schedule the key social media communities
Learn how to measure your social media metrics
Learn how to fully utilize social media apps
Learn about SEO and SMO
Network with like minded professionals

2nd Annual Bike Prom 5/29/11

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2nd Annual Bike Prom
Sun. May, 29, 8. 00 pm
Government Center Metro-Rail Station
101 NW First Street
Miami, FL 33130

We will be meeting up for the 2nd annual Bike Prom.

Wear your best prom clothes, go stag or bring a date. Monday is Memorial Day so you should be free to pary!

The ride will be through Downtown, Brickell, Omni, Midtown areas. At the end of the ride you will have an option to attend the Vagabond for 90’s Homecoming and get a reduced $5 admission!

European Chambers Cocktail Reception 5/26/11

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European Chambers Networking Cocktail Reception
Thursday, May 26, 2011 | 7 – 9 pm
The JW Marriot Marquis
255 Biscayne Blvd. Way (345 Avenue of the Americas)
Miami, FL 33131

Cost: IACC SE Members = Free | Non-Members = $20
Parking: Valet Special Price = $8
Perks: Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres from 7-9 pm | Complimentary Welcome Drink
RSVP: rsvp@iacc-miami.com

National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill 23rd Annual Exhibition Opening 5/27/11

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National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill Holds 23rd Annual Exhibition Opening reception:
Friday, May 27, 2011. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Borders Art Gallery
1601 SW 1st Street
Miami, FL 33135

Dates: From May 27 through June 24, 2011

The National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill (NAEMI) marks its 23 years of service to outsider art with its 23rd Annual Exhibition on May 27, 2011 at Borders Art Gallery.
NAEMI’s mission is to reduce the stigma associated with mental disabilities by discovering, studying, promoting, exhibiting and preserving the art of artists with mental disabilities. NAEMI strives to increase public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of art that is conceived and created by artists with mental disabilities, and to provide opportunities for their employment through the exhibition and sale of art works. Art created by artists with mental disabilities, also referred to as Outsider Art, pertains to art produced by self taught individuals, usually without any formal artistic training, whose work arise from an intensity of innate-personal vision. Although there is an explosion of interest in this art, it remains difficult for the work of artists with mental disabilities to be discovered or seen.

For over 24 years NAEMI’s deep concern with the lack of opportunity for artists with mental disabilities to have equal access to art exhibitions and employment in the arts has created notable exhibitions and catalog books. This project seeks to further the understanding of Outsider Art, the creative process, and the art exhibition experience with a uniquely enthralling art interpretation performance as well as through the work of artists with mental disabilities. The absence of this artistic expression in the cultural mainstream limits the scope of study of the human creative process, marginalizes the presence of a member in the community, and may perpetuate the stigma of mental illness. Experts uniformly contend that the whole community should be educated on the impact of mental illness and advocate for its complete parity with physical illness.
NAEMI collaborates with international arts organizations, local civic leaders, and artists to provide penetrating presentations and creative workshops on issues relating to mental illness, creativity, and advocacy.

Featuring the works of artists from the U.S., England, Spain, Chile, Mexico, and Paraguay. The exhibition is open to the public and sponsored by Miami Dade County Cultural Affairs Council and the Miami Dade county commissioners, Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceutica.

All 40 works featured in the exhibition will be available for sale with proceeds benefiting the artists and NAEMI’s goal of helping artists with mental illness from around the world.

The exhibition begins with an opening reception May 27 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – offering attendees a chance to meet the featured artists – and will continue through June 24.

NAEMI an international organization dedicated to discovering, promoting and exhibiting work by artists with mental illness launches a new exhibition with an opening reception Borders Art Gallery.
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com

YMCA of Greater Miami’s 2011 Summer Camp 6/13-8/15/11

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YMCA of Greater Miami’s 2011 Summer Camp Registration Now Open
June 13th through August 15th
YMCA of Greater Miami
730 NW 107 Ave, Ste 200
Miami, FL 33172

Registration opens May 24, 2011, 8:00 AM
http://www.ymcamiami.org/Summer-Camp-Program-Guide.html .

WHAT: This summer the YMCA of Greater Miami is encouraging parents to give their kids a chance to be active and make friends at the Y’s camps from June 13th to August 19th in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Campers will gain experiences, develop essential social skills and create lifelong friendships, while enjoying summer camp adventures along the way.
For the first time this year, the Y will also offer preschool camp at the all three Y preschool locations where kids will experience 11 themed weeks that will offer a variety of enrichment, special events, water play and guest entertainment. Other specialty camps include: Jr. Marine Biology Camp (at Virginia Key Beach and Key Largo), YMCA Zoology Camp, Dance Expression! Camp, Sports Camp, Leaders in Training Camp, Underwater Adventure Camp and Sanna Fine Arts Camp.
Register today at the various camp sites! Call 305-357-6622 for more information.
*Most camps run 7:00am-6:00pm

COST: Varies by camp. *There is a $20 non-refundable deposit per child. For specific locations and prices, see http://www.ymcamiami.org/Summer-Camp-Program-Guide.html .

WHERE: In Miami-Dade County from the Upper Keys to Miami Lakes.

The YMCA of Greater Miami
With family centers throughout Miami-Dade and upper Monroe County, the YMCA of Greater of Miami is one of South Florida’s leading non-profit organizations. The Y engages the South Florida community to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Focusing on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers services such as youth sports, aquatics, after-school, preschool and child care, summer camp, health and fitness programs, and membership. For more information about the YMCA of Greater Miami, call toll free 1-877-WOW-YMCA or visit www.ymcamiami.org.

Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays Arts and Culture Festival 5/27/11

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Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays Arts & Culture Festival
Friday, May 27, 2011, 7:00p-11:00p
Calle Ocho-Little Havana
Southwest 8th Street, between 14 & 17th Avenue
Miami, FL 33135
www.viernesculturales.org

Come Celebrate Cultural Fridays / Viernes Culturales

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 17th Avenues.
Where: Domino Stage at Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
When:
7:00 pm – Dr. Paul George – Walking tour of Little Havana
7:15 – 7:50 pm – Denisse Cambria – Learn to Dance
8:00 – 8:30 pm – Chiflado Entertainment
8:30 – 9:30 pm – Artistic Explosion
9:30 – 11:00 pm – Edwin Bonilla y su son
Cost: FREE

Samaris Cassano – Mistress of Ceremony
Puerto Rican born and raised, Samaris is a talented artist, published author and radio personality. She studied television directing/production at the Colegio de Artes y Ciencias. Television at the University of Puerto Rico, communications at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazon and acting at the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueño. She is delighted to be working with us to help guide your Viernes Culturales experience!

Denisse Cambria Dancers
Learn the latest tropical steps and moves while enjoying an hour of fun on the dance floor with all-star Latin dancers Denisse and JC. They will teach merengue, danzón, salsa, sones, and many more steps to get you moving.

Circo Ritmo y Alegria
Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, come and enjoy Circo Ritmo y Alegria! Chiflado the clown and his buddies promise a fun filled evening including acrobats, jugglers and unicyclists. Don’t miss this incredible troupe of performers.

Artistic-Explosion is a vocal and dance performance academy devoted to helping young artists grow and succeed. These incredibly talented kids will keep you entertained with their amazing performances.

Edwin Bonilla
This multi-talented Puerto Rican is one of the best percussionists, songwriters and producer worldwide. Invited by artists like Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Madonna, Juan Luis Guerra, Celia Cruz and many more, Edwin will delight you with his nostalgic rhythms of sones, guaguanco and descargas. Don’t miss this incredible performer.

…and don’t forget,
Walking Tour of Little Havana
Legendary local historian Dr. Paul George leads a walking tour of Little Havana. Lear the fascinating and entertaining details about Little Havana’s history, people and places.
Viernes Culturales is pleased to announce May’s “Romp Through Little Havana”. This tour of Little Havana, will focus on the historic Conch Hill Neighborhood.
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm
Cost: FREE

Viernes Culturales Art Gallery Presents World Refugee Month Artists
Enjoy the works of:
Enrique Ermus who arrived from Santiago de Cuba in 2010. His work has been exhibited in galleries in Cuba, Spain Dominican Republic and recently in Solo Art, Miami.
Helier Batista is a Cuban Regufee who arrived in Miami August, 2008. He is a graduate of Fine Arts Academy of Las Tunas, Cuba.
Hiremio Garcia aka Santa Olaya is a Cuban refugee who arrived in Miami in 2009. His work has been exhibited throughout Cuba, Spain and Puerto Rico.
The art work will be displayed at Viernes Culturales Art Gallery through June 17.
Where: 742 SW 16th Ave, Miami Fl 33135
When: Friday, May 27, 2011: 7 – 10 pm (Weekdays: Mon, Wed, Fri – 11 to 6 pm)

Film at the Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $6 for general public and $5 for students and seniors! Can it get any better than this?

Galleries / Art
Agustin Gainza Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Agustin Gainza
Cremata Gallery -Exhibition works by Katiuska Gonzalez-partial funds for Japanese Rec Cross Society
Imago Art Gallery – Exhibition of works by various artists
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Marta G. Ismail
Maxoly /Latin Art Core – Exhibition of works by Cuban Masters
Mildred Guillot Fine Art -Exhibition of works by Mildred Guillot
Molina Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Luis Molina
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration & Framing -Exhibition works of Rafael Perez Valdez
Unzueta Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Ramon Unzueta
Vienes Culturales Art Gallery – Exhibition of works by Refugee Collection

Dining & Entertainment
2B Asian Bristo – Alfaro’s – Casa Panza Cafe – Cuba Ocho – Domino’s Pizza – El Buen Sabor Cafeteria – El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria – El Pub – El Exquisito Restaurant – I Love Calle Ocho – La Casa de Tula – Le’Hooka Lounge – Little Havana to go – McDonald’s Restaurant – Oriental Restaurant – Pizza Hut – Catharsis – Subway – Tower Theater – Tutti Frutti Ice Cream

Cigar Shops
Art District Cigars – Cuban Cigar, Co. -Cuba Tobacco Cigar, Co. – Little Havana Cigar Factory – Top Cigars

Other Activities
•Viernes Culturales is proud to sponsor Japan on my mind, an exhibit of Katiuska Gonzalez’ Geisha paintings to benefit the tsunami victims in Japan. Exhibit will be held at Cremata Gallery, 1646 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33136 from May 13 to June 24. For more information: (305) 644-3315
•Domino Competition in Domino Park (anyone can participate). Starts at
8 pm. Street and sidewalk performers & activities
•Mariachi band (in front of El Buen Sabor restaurant, between 15th & 16th Aves.
•Dozens of NEW local artists and artisans (including local authors) selling their wares in our outdoor Arts Fair
•Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish and Mexican cuisine
•Traditional fruteria at 13th Ave. & SW 8th St.
•Beautiful art galleries & artist studios open for you to explore (some featuring live music)
•Live music (and dance) in many of our local venues: flamenco, traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban rumba, more!
• Unique stores selling locally made cigars (cigars rolled in person), Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!

Photographs of Life is Art presents River of Art at Maitardi on 5/25/11

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Life is Art presents River of Art at Maitardi on Wednesday, May 25, 2011.  We had such a great crowd…thanks to everyone that came out!!!  We had 5 amazing South Florida artist showcased:  GusColors, Alissa Christine, Danny Delgado, William Pena Wells and Pauline A. Goldsmith.  Thanks Maitardi for the complimentary Prosecco and Tapas, such an amazing space. Check out Life is Art at www.lifeisartfest.org for more details on upcoming events.

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Tommy Pooch and Alan Roth Present The Annual White Event At Solita Las Olas 5/26/11

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Kicking off Memorial Day Weekend with a BANG!
Thursday, May 26th, 8pm
Solita Las Olas
1032 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale 33301

Tommy Pooch & Alan Roth Present: Solita Thursdays Annual White Party Memorial Day Weekend Kick Off
With Romao “The Sound Of Drums” & Earcandy By Dj Anthony Pisano
White Hot Heat Watch Party

Hosted By: Haute In The City With Kimberlee Etheridge & Erin Mia Milchman
For Dinner Reservations & Bottle Service, Please Contact Us Directly: Erin Mia Milchman, 954.232.0772 or Kimberlee Etheridge, 954.548.4611
HAUTE in the CITY Events & Happenings For Foodies, Fashion Fanatics & Nightlife Lovers. http://Facebook.com/HauteInTheCity

ReJoyce Miami Celebrates the 107th Anniversary of Bloomsday 6/16/11

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ReJoyce. Miami Celebrates the 107th Anniversary of Bloomsday.
Wednesday, June 16, 6 p.m.
The Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables

For millions of people June 16 is an extraordinary day. On that day, 107 years ago in 1904, two residents of Dublin, Ireland, Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom, embarked on their epic converging journeys through the city. Their travels and adventures, both real and imagined, were memorialized in James Joyce’s masterpiece, Ulysses, the world’s most highly acclaimed modern novel. “Bloomsday,” named after Leopold Bloom himself, has become a tradition for Joyce enthusiasts all over the world from Tokyo to Sidney, San Francisco to Buffalo, Trieste to Paris, Sarasota to Miami. Dozens of cities around the globe hold their own Bloomsday festivities

Miami-Dade County will join these cities in observing the Bloomsday 107th Anniversary Celebration with a great event in Coral Gables on Wednesday, June 16. The Celebration will begin at 6 p.m. in The Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables where we will be treated to dramatic readings of excerpts from Ulysses by actors from the Actors’ Playhouse. The famous soliloquy of Molly Bloom will be included. The soliloquy is the part of the book that resulted in Ulysses being banned in Boston.

The audience is encouraged to come in costume, reminiscent of the 1900 to 1920 era. Bowler hats, waistcoats, stiff collared shirts, dressy hats, flapper dresses and frocks are all welcome. If you do not want to dress up, come anyway. After the readings, there will be a short odyssey with flags, led by a kilted bagpiper around the block to John Martin’s Restaurant where we shall celebrate in earnest. A special Bloomsday menu and special prices will be offered.

The St. Patrick’s Day Committee, the Coral Gables Museum, the City of Coral Gables, Actors’ Playhouse and John Martin’s Restaurant and Irish Pub are sponsors. The project is presented with the support of the City of Coral Gables, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

The Bloomsday 107th Anniversary Celebration is open to the public and all events are free. Ample parking is available on Miracle Mile and in the city garage across the street from the Coral Gables Museum. For more information call Oliver or Mary Ann Kerr at 305-251-6208.

Mary Ann Kerr and Ollie Kerr, playing Molly and Leopold Bloom.

Date With Attila Lakatoush Meet and Greet 5/27/11

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Friday May 27th, 6:00pm – 12:00am
Cafeina
Gallery/Lounge
297 NW 23rd st.
(Wynwood Art District) Miami, FL
Facebook Evite.

RSVP: cafesocietygroupmia@gmail.com
Complimentary Cocktails 7pm – 8pm

Cafe Society Group, Artguide Miami, Life Is Art, Tara Ink
Proudly present
Attila Lakatoush Meet & Greet

you’re invited on a date with Artist Attila Lakatoush
see his latest work and learn about his style/technique

Style is greatly influenced by Hollywood Icons of the 1930’s and 1940’s; Favorites are Ava Gardner, Jennifer Jones, Maria Felix, Hedy Lamarr, and Marilyn Monroe. His subjects are sexy, powerful, courageous, confident, real woman with a true story. They are Socialites, Goddesses, Saints, and Hollywood Icons. They have distinct fashion sensibilities and personal aesthetic tastes which are translated through their personal fashion and self expression.

Photographs from JIPSY at Lords South Beach Penthouse for Shhh Special Photo Installation on 5/24/11

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JIPSY at Lords South Beach penthouse for Shhh special photo installation on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.  I love Jipsy’s photos, she is such an awesome photographer.  If you have not seen her work check out her website, NefariousGirl.   And goes without saying was a great event!!!!!

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Photographs from Some Like It Hot at The Delano South Beach on 5/24/11

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Some Like It Hot new book edition release event at The Delano South Beach on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.  TAI Entertainment and Taschen Miami Store hosted a special evening celebrating the new edition of the iconic book and film “Some Like It Hot.”  This is one of my favorite movies so loved seeing it and can’t wait to see the book.

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Artwork Exchange 7/16/11

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Artwork Exchange
June16, 2011, 7-10pm
Sol Gallery
Sol Gallery @ CANDO Arts Co-op
309 23rd St.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.salonmiami.org

Bring a piece of artwork that you created, and take a piece from the exhibit at the end of the night. First come, first serve!

Work will be hung upon arrival… get a number as you enter, this is the order in which artwork will be chosen.

All mediums are encouraged!

Grand Opening of SEE on Sunset Drive – Food, Fun, Fashionable Eyewear & Lots of Libations 6/7/11

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See Hosts The Grand Opening Of Its South Miami Boutique
Tuesday, June 7, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
5826 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33146

RSVP: see@taraink.com or 305.864.3434 ext. 122

Award-winning national optical retailer brings fashionable, original eyewear to Sunset Drive

SEE, the largest optical boutique retailer in the U.S., is bringing its innovative, one-of-a-kind collection to Sunset Drive in South Miami.

SEE and its founders, Richard and Shelley Golden, will host a grand opening at the new boutique on Tuesday, June 7, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy specialty cocktails by ZIGNUM Mezcal and Japanese-fusion tapas by RA Sushi in South Miami. SEE will donate 10 percent of the evening’s sales (as well as all sales through Saturday, June 11) to Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Research Institute.

Offering fashionable, original eyewear is not SEE’s only focus. Richard Golden has also created a “gouge-free environment” for people who appreciate trendy, luxury eyewear without an absurd price. Sourcing directly from the world’s most forward-thinking designers enables SEE to bring true value to the consumer.

“We’re obsessed with uncovering hidden gems and little-known sources when creating designs,” Richard said. “We have cultivated relationships with top creative talent internationally. These relationships allow us to develop an exclusive line for SEE while passing the savings along to the customer. Thus, SEE’s slogan: ‘Hip without the rip.’”

Richard Golden, a pioneer in the optical field, created SEE as a prototype boutique whose mission was to make purchasing “cool” eyewear a fashionable and affordable experience. SEE’s collection of one-of-a-kind designs is sourced from the top frame makers in the world, resulting in an eclectic and unique assortment of the best of the best, made exclusively for SEE. Each boutique displays the collection so that shoppers can easily try on the extensive selection of unique, one-of-a-kind frames. SEE operates 25 stores nationally, making it the largest optical boutique retailer in the country. For more information, visit www.seeeyewear.com.

Socialize with your Wynwood Community 5/26/11

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Thursday, May 26 · 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Lester’s Cafe
2519 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL

Meet and greet the Miami Herald’s new community news partner Open Media Miami at the Wynwood Social.

– Learn about our plans and help us think of ways to increase and improve neighborhood news coverage.

– Talk with with local journalists and community members about what needs to be covered in the Wynwood area.

– Sound off on camera for a video to be posted on MiamiHerald.com/biscayne-corridor.

– Grab a coffee or a beer and chat while you’re at it.

iStandard Malice of The Clipse, Streetrunner, Lamb, Poe Boy Presented By Monster Energy 5/24-25/11

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The nationally renowned iStandard Producer Showcase returns to Miami
Tuesday, May 24th and Wednesday, May 25th!
Eve
1306 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136
Buy Tickets Now and Save $10 via Paypal.

This time we’re bringing a few special surprises!

But first, the guts of the event…Over these 2 evenings, 24 producers will showcase their tracks in front of an esteemed industry panel and the most vibrant and conducive setting! Winner will receive a prize package consisting of IK Multimedia SampleMoog & Amplitube 3, Ableton Live Intro, Indamixx USB, and much more (Full Product Details Below)…

May’s judges include Lamb (Grammy Nominated Platinum Producer for Missy, Monica, Keyshia Cole and more) Streetrunner (Grammy Nominated Platinum Producer for The Game, Ludacris, Lil Wayne and more), Mike Katz (Entertainment Attorney for Poe Boy Records), Drew Money (Producer for Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, etc.), Sean Pizz (Director of A&R Slip-N-Slide Records) and The Renegades (Producers of DJ Khaled’s Smash Hit ‘Welcome To My Hood’ & More), and VERY SPECIAL GUEST – Malice of The Clipse!

Malice will not only be looking for Miami’s dopest new producers and judging the showcase, but he will also be signing copies and selling of his new book “Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind & Naked” at the iStandard Producer Showcase – Miami Style!

Latin Heat Thursday at Le Café 5/26/11

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Latin Heat Thursday @ Le Cafe!
May 26th 2011, 9PM
Le Cafe! MiMo District!
7295 Biscayne blvd
Miami fl 33138!

Welcome All! For those of you who didn’t know already….We are Excited to announce that Salsa is Back at Le Cafe! Yes! Right Here At Le Cafe, You And Your Loved Ones Can Enjoy Our Free Beginner Salsa Class! Yes Free! Starting At 9pm Sharp!
…Then….
Le Cafe Transforms Itself To An Incredible Romantic And Sexy Salsa Social! Where The Best Of The Best Comes And Show Off All Their Skills And Talents! And That’s Not All! There’s Absolutely No Cover! Free Is For Me And For You! You Will Hear The Best Music From Our Resident D.J. That We All Know And Love….D.J. Rivera! Spinning The Best Casino, Classic Salsa, Mambo, Bachata and much much more! And if you’re lucky, you may just witness D.J. Jorge Charun aka NegroChulo with his Cameo Appearance!

We Welcome Back All Our Couch Surfers From Around The World! We Have Your V.I.P. Section ready and waiting just for you!
And you can enjoy our New Classic Salsa Thursday Menu!
Come try our awesome foods and specialty Drinks! Such as our Sexy Bubbles, White, Pink, and Red Sangria! B4 you make your Bucket List…we also have our 5Bucket Beer Special! You know @Le Cafe is where Food meets Art! Well This Thursday SALSA will meet LE CAFE! lol We always have new beautiful faces! And we are waiting for you with open ARMS!

Le Cafe! Our Home Sweet Home! Our Home Away From Home! We just pray you’re just Not Homeless! 1Love 1Soul! 1 Le Cafe! MiMo District! You got to See it! To…EXPERIENCE it! We can’t wait to see you and your friends this THURSDAY!

Dadeland Mall Hosts Safe Summer event 6/10/11

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Simon Kidgits Club, National Crime Prevention Council Team Up For Fun, Safe Summer At Dadeland Mall
Friday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dadeland Mall (Kay Jeweler’s area)
7535 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156

FREE event shows kids how to play it safe with McGruff the Crime Dog and local law enforcement

A fun and free educational day awaits kids of all ages at Dadeland Mall, as the Simon Kidgits Club hosts a “Safe Summer” event. Fun for the whole family, the “Safe Summer” event will help parents teach their kids to play it safe by featuring safety demonstrations and allowing kids the opportunity to interact with the Miami-Dade Police Department, Citizens Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department.

In addition, kids can have their photos taken with McGruff the Crime Dog® and get an up-close look at Miami-Dade’s mobile unit and helicopter display, which will be located in the Limited Express Parking Lot. All Kidgits Kids Club members will receive smile face wristbands, foam visors, bug jar craft kits and more. Florida Blue is a sponsor of all Dadeland Mall Kidgits events.

For a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree, text MALL36 to 74666 or register your email address at Guest Services.

The Simon Kidgits Club’s Summer Safety event is free to members. Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club, during regular mall hours, for an annual membership fee of $5. Membership includes a Kidgits Club membership card and T-shirt, scheduled entertainment and activities for families, a Birthday Club (including birthday card and gift redemption certificate), unique programs and offers, discounts and a quarterly newsletter. For more information, visit www.simon.com/kidgits.

Some Like It Hot at Delano 5/24/11

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Some Like It Hot at Delano
05/23/11, 9 PM
Delano South Beach
1685 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.taient.com

TAI Entertainment and Taschen Miami Store are hosting a special evening celebrating the new edition of the iconic book and film “Some Like It Hot.”

Billy Wilder’s 1959 classic comedy is the foundation for this sexy event, capturing the intimate, behind-the-scenes moments between stars Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon.

On Tuesday, May 24, Delano Hotel will bring Miami socialites together for a glamorous night starting at 9 p.m. with a complimentary vintage-inspired cocktail hour provided by Grey Goose.

A VIP screening of the film well be held at Delano’s Rose Bar, and Blue Door Fish will feature a VIP Prix Fixe Dinner Menu for $45.

Entertainment will include special guest DJ Set and a performance by world-renowned Elaine Lancaster. DJ Jus Ske will follow with another special performance at The Florida Room.

Table and bottle reservations are highly suggested; RSVP@taient.com. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

The Roxy Theatre Group Presents You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown 5/25/11

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Local After School Care Program Presents The Musical
You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 7:00pm
The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107 Ave.
Miami, FL 33165

The Roxy Theatre Group’s (RTG) after school care program, will present the musical production You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 7:00pm featuring a cast of students, ages 5-14. Admission is $10.00 & tickets may be purchased at the door. The musical is based on the classic comic strip Peanuts created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner and book by John Gordon. You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown is a delightful musical comedy about hope, confidence and personal growth. The Roxy Theatre Group, (RTG) is a non-profit arts organization for children and youth.

Fifty students ages 5 to 14, representing 27 elementary and middle schools portray beloved and well known characters such as Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts team. In rehearsal since February, the children personify the timeless characters with enthusiasm and confidence. The students will perform an array of whimsical melodies, such as Happiness and The Baseball Game to energetic and vibrant choreography.

“I have learned that musical theater is about giving it my all and listening to my director and my teachers. Playing Charlie Brown has taught me to try my hardest no matter what,” said Jordan Arteaga, 9, playing the lead role, Charlie Brown. Arteaga is in the third grade at Zora Neal Hurston Elementary and has participated in RTG’s after school care program for four years.

“I have loved the Peanuts comic strip since I was a child and having the opportunity to bring these characters to life has been a dream come true. I could not have asked for a better cast of such talented youth. I am extremely proud of this production,” said Andrew Rodriguez-Triana, Director for You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown.

The Roxy Theatre Group, (RTG) a non-profit organization, offers classes in drama, voice and dance to children ages 3-17, with year-round programs including an after school care program and a performing arts summer camp. Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645 SW 107 Ave. Miami, FL 33165. For more information please call 305-226-0030, email SusannePinedo@gmail.com or visit www.RoxyPAC.com.

Photo attached: 2132, jpg. Caption: (bottom row) Pablo Camacho, 10, as Schroder, Ana Estevez, 10, as Snoopy, (top row) MariaFernanda Vivas, 10, as Lucy, )bottom row) Celest Fernandez, 10, as Sally, Jordan Arteaga, 9, as Charlie Brown and Nicholas Heredia, 12, as Linus in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, presented by The Roxy Theatre Group. Photo by: Nora Oñate.

Shanghai Glamour ICFAC Access to China Closing Fundraiser Gala 5/28/11

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Saturday May 28, 2011 6:00 PM
Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39th St. Space 120
Miami, FL 33137

$20 minimum donation at the door!
Reserve your tickets today!

Formed in 2006, the mission of the International Chinese Fine Arts Council is to create global understanding of the Chinese culture through art and music, to promote Chinese arts across th…e world and to educate and expose the general public to contemporary Chinese aesthetic. Overseen by Inez Suen, a curator with footholds in contemporary design and art, as well as China and the United States, the ICFAC fosters a sense of belonging and communication among the Chinese Diaspora on every continent, bridging the vast cultural gaps with the nation’s rich traditions and modern elegance. ICFAC exhibited both crafts and fine art from Taiwan in Miami during Art Basel 2010 and has a new exhibition in partnership with ART LEXING through the end of May entitled, “Access to China”.

ICFAC and ART LEXING Cordially invite you to ….

Shanghai Glamour – An oriental extravaganza! Open Bar from 6pm-9pm. Food catered by the most authentic Chinese restaurant Chu’s Taiwan Kitchen, drinks, music, silent auctions & general merriment extravaganza!

wine from Rolland de by (the best Bordeaux of 2010 )
Taiwan beer
No.1 Japanese plum wine Choya Umeshu
Open bar by Vlada

Music from the amazing video DJ TOM LAROC with an Asian twist
Silent Auction items like … Chinese porcelain collection from Mr & Mrs Tse
Performance art Chin Chih Yang “Love for Japan from US” partial proceed with go to Japan relief funds
All proceeds to benefit ICFAC ongoing arts and cultural programs

Dress code: Shanghai Glamour — this is a benefit so if you have $20, we will accept you and your fashion sense.

Parking options: valet parking available in the design district for $3

Gerry Kelly’s Birthday X-Travaganza 6/11/11

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The Most Anticipated Celebration Of The Year Is Here: Gerry Kelly’s Legendary Studio 54 Birthday X-Travaganza
Friday, June 11
Trio On The Bay
1601 79th Street Causeway
Miami, Fl. 33141

RSVP to GK@jejeconsulting.com
For table and dinner reservations, please call 305.866.1234
or visit us at www.trioonthebay.com

Gerry Kelly, hailed as Miami’s Nightlife Guru, will celebrate his annual Birthday X-Travaganza by paying tribute to Studio 54, the biggest Disco Party in the World. The celebration will take place at Trio on the Bay, located at 1610 79th Street Causeway, on Saturday, June 11 beginning at 10:00 p.m.

Kelly has prepared amazing surprises in anticipation to his celebration, including Non-stop stage shows and performers to relive the 70’s and 80’s, choreographed and produced by renowned Executive Show Producer, Pamela Canellas from Hot Jam Entertainment and featuring Musical Orchestration by Florida Marlins and Trio Resident, DJ Vertigo.

Gerry, who is loved and admired, has played a fundamental role in placing the Miami Nightlife on the world Map. His mind-blowing events and productions are legendary. From the stage shows, concerts and fashion shows at Level Nightclub, including the worldwide phenomena Janet Reno Dance Party, to his incredible, out-of-the box parties at Bash and The Shelborne, to his famous SuperBowl events at The Fifth, to his tremendous opening at MIVI, to packing night-after-night every nightclub he has owned and operated throughout the years; Gerry Kelly truly is to the Miami Nightlife what the Queen of England is to Royalty. You never know who will walk in at one of Gerry’s X-Travaganza’s; friends such as Vivica Fox, Jamie Fox, Eve, Jay-Z, Lil’ Kim, Beyonce, P. Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Jada Kiss, Cierra. Carlos Ponce, Hugh Rodham Clinton, Senator Frederica Wilson, Dwayne Wade and more, have all been a part of his events and nightclub scenes.

“Trio on the Bay is thrilled and excited to be celebrating Gerry Kelly’s Birthday X-Travaganza,” said Louie Spetrini General Manager. “He is not only an outstanding Marketing Director and Nightlife Operator, but a dear friend.”

To join Gerry Kelly in his birthday celebration, reserve a table or rsvp, please contact Jennifer Heegaard at JEJE CONSULTING at 305.803.5505 or via email GK@jejeconsulting.com.

FKCNCR Movement Fundraiser with Suenalo at The Stage 6/4/11

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FKCNCR Fundraiser Party
Sat, Jun 4, 7:00p.m. – 2:00a.m.
The Stage, Miami, FL, United States
Buy Tickets Online.

FKCNCR – join the movement on June 4th. Doors open at 7:00p.m.
Live Entertainment – DJ Ethics – Silent Auction – Cash Bar: reduced prices on selected specialty drinks.
$20 Pre-sale Tickets / $30 at the Door. Cash Only on the night of the event.

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Cafeina Hosts Fox Hole Bash To Benefit The Armed Forces Foundation For Memorial Day Weekend 5/28/11

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Cafeina Digs In For Memorial Day Weekend, Hosts “Fox Hole” Bash To Benefit The Armed Forces Foundation
Saturday, May 28, 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Cafeina
297 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
305.438.0792

Wynwood lounge honors American service personnel with fireworks, fire dancers and firepower

Cafeina, the Wynwood resto-lounge and art gallery, is proud to host Fox Hole, a special Memorial Day Weekend celebration benefiting The Armed Forces Foundation. On Saturday, May 28, 2011, the Wynwood Art District hotspot invites guests to honor our nation’s fallen soldiers through a spectacle of sight and sound. Patrons will enjoy music by Winter Music Conference DJ Bill Kelly, along with beats by Stingray and DJ A-Train. Indie-rock band Addax will take the stage in the garden. Sword-wielding fire dancers and a sexy burlesque troupe in military fatigues, whose performance will be capped off by a fireworks display, will provide additional firepower.

Admission to the event is $5.00 at the door or free with military identification. All guests will enjoy complimentary “American Flag” shooters from 8 to 9 p.m., along with food and drink specials throughout the evening. Active U.S. military personnel receive complimentary Cherry Bomb shots until 10 p.m. Cafeina will also raffle off a $50.00 bar tab to one lucky guest, with proceeds benefiting The Armed Forces Foundation.

For table reservations, contact info@cafeinamiami.com or call 305.438.0792.

Cafeina is a multi-room resto-lounge and art gallery with a lush outdoor garden. The indoor/outdoor, tapas-style hangout is open Thursday through Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 3 a.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. Parking is available. For more information, visit www.cafeinamiami.com.

Gigantic Birthday Party to Celebrate with Homeless of South Florida 6/1/11

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Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers will host
a birthday party for the most needy in our community
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 (See Start Times Next To Each Campus Location)
Miami Rescue Mission (3:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
2020 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127

Broward Outreach Center Hollywood (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33020

Broward Outreach Center Pompano (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
1700 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Miami Rescue Mission – For the over 900 homeless and needy guests expected to be in attendance, they will be thrown a wonderful party complete with decorations, birthday cards, cupcakes and a special giveaway. Live Entertainment during the event will feature Thrive Youth Choir from First United Methodist Church of Atlanta, Georgia as well as the Miami Rescue Mission Regeneration Singers, which is a group comprised of the formerly homeless residents of the Miami Rescue Mission.

Broward Outreach Center Hollywood – Chick-Fil-A of Miramar will be sponsoring the Broward Outreach Center Hollywood celebration, providing sandwiches, coleslaw, a giant birthday cake, balloons, a clown, a DJ as well as some gifts for the homeless in attendance. The Moose Lodge and Generic Depot will be providing the tables and chairs for the event while Ofra Cosmetics will be providing gifts for the homeless women in attendance.

Broward Outreach Center Pompano – With wonderful sponsors such as Whole Foods Market, BB&T as well as Calvary Chapel, there will be live entertainment will be accompanied by great birthday treats, a meal as well as gifts for those 300+ homeless expected to be in attendance.

Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers Director of Development, Marilyn Brummitt, said of the upcoming event, “The homeless people living on the streets usually never have a chance to celebrate their birthdays so we want to bring them together and let them celebrate at a special party created just for them. So no matter when their birthday is, they will be able to celebrate their special day with us at our Gigantic Birthday Bash Party. This is just another way to show them that they are not forgotten and they can get help off the streets.”

Miami Heat Game 5 Road Rally Outside American Airlines Arena 5/26/11

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Thursday, May 26th, 7:00 p.m.
Biscayne Boulevard between N.E. 6th and N.E. 8th Streets

The Miami HEAT in conjunction with the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), will stage a Miami HEAT White Hot Road Rally, hosted by T-Mobile SK4G, starting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26th when the HEAT takes on the Bulls in Chicago for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 5 will be broadcasted live on MiamiMediaMesh, the 3,400 square foot LED screen-the largest of its kind in the Southeast-which is affixed to the front of AmericanAirlines Arena. In addition to the game broadcast, in partnership with Burger Beast, 19 of South Florida’s food trucks will be set up on Biscayne Boulevard. Fans are encouraged to bring folding and/or lawn chairs, but no coolers will be allowed on the property. The Road Rally is free and open to the public.

The HEAT will provide entertainment including performances by hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco, the HEAT Dancers, the Humana Golden Oldies, and the Miami HEAT Rhythm Section. HEAT mascot Burnie, and the Xtreme Team. In-Arena P.A. Announcer Michael Baiamonte, in-Arena Host Dale, and DJ Irie will also be in attendance.

Starting at noon on May 26th, Biscayne Boulevard will be closed between N.E. 6th and N.E. 8th Streets to accommodate the event. Parking in the AmericanAirlines Arena P2 parking garage will cost $5.00 per vehicle. Due to the Biscayne Blvd. street closure, HEAT fans will be able to access the P2 garage through the Port Boulevard entrance. Both the Miami Hoops Gear store inside the Arena as well as a new retail trailer stationed outside will be open for business.

For more information, please visit WhiteHotHEAT.com

Transmusing Four Artists Four Points of View Opening 6/3/11

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Transmusing – Four Artists – Four Points of View Opening
June 3, 2011 – 7 til 10PM
artspace gallery miami
8747 s.w. 134th street

We would like to invite you and your friends to the opening of the show Transmusing – Four Artists – Four Points of View

The opening of the show will be held at the Artspace Gallery Miami

We look forward to seeing all of you!

Aida Tejada
Edilberto Pelegrino
Gerardo Gonzalez-Quevedo
Mike Arnspiger

B Bar At The Betsy Hotel June 2011 Thursday Night Jazz Line-Up

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Jazz and Songwriters perform at 9 p.m. in one of South Florida’s most beautiful rooms; enjoy the smooth sounds of touted vocalists including:
The B Bar at The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.thebetsyhotel.com

Schedule changes monthly. No cover or minimum.

Montserrat Franco: June 2nd
Maryel Epps: June 9th
Karina Iglesias: June 16th
Big Brooklyn Red: June 23rd
JoAnne Jones: June 30th

The wildly popular B Bar at The Betsy Hotel weekly jazz series continues through June with the smooth vocals of artists Montserrat Franco, Maryel Epps, Karina Iglesias, Big Brooklyn Red, and JoAnne Jones. B Bar, the glamorous yet inviting lounge nestled inside the historic Betsy Hotel on South Beach provides the perfect intimate gathering spot for experiencing these stellar performers.

Voted “Best Hotel Lounge 2010” by Miami New Times, B Bar at The Betsy Hotel lends itself to a mix of sophisticated locals, New Yorkers and an eclectic international crowd making it the most sought after night spot in South Beach.

Join the Cause and Toast for the Launch of Put On the Shirt by Latin US 6/2/11

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New Philanthropic Campaign Joins Forces with Combined Latin Talents to Provide a Shinning and Hopeful Future
June 2nd, 9:00 to 11:00pm.
Spazio Nero Brickell
1421 South Miami Avenue
downtown Miami

Ponte La Camiseta by Latin US Unites with Major Celebrities for its Official Launch that Promises Health and Welfare for Children in Need

With the turn of the century, statistical evidence has shown the valuable asset Latinos add to U.S. society’s advancement. Behind this enriched cultural contribution, a need to highlight the consistent development in the political, economic and social areas, has surfaced. In response, “Ponte la Camiseta (Wear the Shirt) by Latin US” will launch its campaign on June 2nd, 2011.

Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US will celebrate its launch and celebrity video/photos unveiling with a star-studded and insiders-only function at the posh Spazio Nero Brickell, located at 1421 South Miami Avenue in the downtown Miami, on June 2nd, 2011 from 9:00 to 11:00pm. Surrounded by its modern Venetian styled décor and always inviting atmosphere, guests will enjoy complimentary and custom-made Caipirinhas by Leblon Cachaça and cocktails by L’Chaim Kosher Vodka in order to toast this wonderful occasion. In addition, Marger will perform her new single “Efectos Secundarios/Secondary Effects,” written and produced by Marger, Erika Ender and Fernando Rojo, exclusively for this campaign.

Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US is a philanthropic campaign that hopes to offer humanitarian support, monetary assistance and public awareness to five global charities, while creating a lifestyle that positively promotes Latino’s spirit and culture. The purpose of Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US campaign is to come together not only to express, in a collective front, Latino’s talent within the United States, by honoring and celebrating their efforts, but also to promote a fashionable outlet to gather valuable funds. Therefore, starting June 2nd, 2011, Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US t-shirts will be available for purchase at www.pontelacamisetabylatinus.org. Its 9 cotton t-shirts styles, each with their particular encouraging message, will be for sale to the public online only. Its proceeds will go to help aid charities as Rayito de Sol (Colombia) [www.fundacionrayitodesol.org], Educa (Mexico) [www.educa.org.mx] United for Bolivia (Bolivia) www.unitedforbolivia.com, NU3 (Colombia) www.nu3.org.co, RCMA (United States) www.rcma.org and the Movement Saving the Planet with Style. The campaign promises to offer 100% of the earnings from its online t-shirts sales to help Hispanic children in the areas of health care, education, food and nutrition through these global organizations. By several online sources presently available, including a video, a behind the scenes introduction photo shoot through the magical lens of Nick Garcia and powerful social networks via Facebook@Ponte-la-Camiseta-By-Latin-US,Twitter@PLCbyLatinUS. Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US hopes to be able to transmit a positive message while showcasing a wonderful cause.

“Anyone and everyone will be able to help millions of defenseless children that struggle every day, to bring a little sunshine into their lives. Through Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US, we are encouraging the public to put on the shirt and help those in need.” shares Fashion Box Studio Creative Director and inspirational creator of Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US, Elias Maida. “Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US campaign is a past due debt that society has with the Hispanic community. Backed by our efforts and hard work, we hope to remind the U.S. public to recognize and celebrate the talent, work, effort, values and spirit, Latinos are constantly incorporating into this country.” states Latin US President, Carlos Rincon Gallardo.

This project would not be possible thanks to each and every single individual that believed in the limitless possibilities that Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US will bring to many. Each and every one of these talents has volunteered their time and skills to the matter. First and foremost, Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US collective front relies heavily in the valuable collaboration of outstanding Latin celebrities in the United States. This group is created by fifteen acclaimed celebrities as: Vanessa Hauc (Peruvian Host), Sonia Velásquez (Colombian Host), Mónica Noguera (Mexican Host), Maritza Rodriguez (Colombian Actress), Cynthia Olavarria (Puerto Rican Model), Marger (Venezuelan Singer), Gaby Rivero (Mexican Actress), David Chocarro (Argentinean Actor), Melvin Cabrera (Venezuelan Actor), Jason Canela (Cuban-American Actor), Leonardo Corredor (Venezuelan Actor), Quique Usales (Argentinean, TV fashion consultant), Leonardo Rocco (Argentinean Hair Stylist), Paulo Quevedo (Mexican Actor) y Humberto Carrera (Mexican Host).

Furthermore, Ponte la Camiseta by Latin US production counts with the participation of renowned creative enterprises that have made this campaign become a reality. With Blindlight Studios, D’Escoubet Law, P.L., Fashion Box Studio, Innova Hispanic Advertising, La Fabrica Films, Rocco Donna Hair & Beauty Art, and Mandrake Public Relations, as its creative engine, success will surely awaits. For more information please contact Paola De Castro at paola@mandrakepr.com.

LATIN US [ latinos ] is a new movement and lifestyle aimed at honoring, recognizing and celebrating through fashion and entertainment the talent, work, effort, values and achievements of the Latinos that reside in USA. It is a positive way to recognize, divulge and award that enthusiastic and passionate spirit that distinguishes us. It is a way for the world to know us better and find all the good and important things we do. www.latin-us.com

INNOVA is an Advertising and Marketing Agency, specialized in business brands, products and services within the Hispanic Markets in USA and Latin America. INNOVA serves international corporations by placing their products on “top-of the-shelf” and increasing their sales volume, through precise, customized and profitable branding, advertising, communication and marketing campaign. www.innovadg.com

Fashion Box Studio creates marketing platforms, provides product development for established and emerging brands, and also produces fashion lines for both men and women in the United States and Latin America. “Fashion Art Show”, the exclusive women’s clothing line “Equinoccio-Equinoccio” and the “Miami Hair, Beauty & Fashion” are some of their latest fashionable creations. For additional information please visit: www.fashionboxstudion.com

Nick Garcia, founder of Blindlight Studio, focuses his commercial photography work in fashion, lifestyle, interior design and architecture. With over 15 years of successful experience Nick is also a regular contributor of magazines such as Miami Magazine, Florida Trend Magazine, Brickell Magazine and Key Biscayne Magazine, among others. For more information please visit: www.blindlightstudios.com

La Fábrica Films is a production company based in Miami, Florida. It’s been operating for more than 10 years and specializes in commercial production, but also works on films, music video and TV content. As Latins living in the United States, they take pride in working for the Hispanic Market; most of their work can be seen in national Spanish networks and stations. La Fábrica is lead by owner and executive producer, César Ahumada. www.lafabrica.tv

Rocco Donna Hair & Beauty is considered one of the most prestigious and avant-garde beauty salons in South Florida. Located in the heart of the world famous Ocean Drive, it is a temple of beauty that offers an ample services menu and the latest trends in the market. Excellent service and devoted experts truly honor their slogan, “introducing the energy of beauty”, sharing it with their clients providing them with red carpet worthy locks every time. For additional information, please visit www.roccodonna.com

Mandrake Public Relations is a new fashion boutique firm that specializes in searching, representing and providing image consulting to the vast undiscovered raw talent in the fashion industry, especially those new designers that desire to launch their original creations in the United States. The firm focuses not only on the fashion, accessories, but also in the arts, entertainment and lifestyles fields. Mandrake PR offers its clients powerful branding and social networking campaigns, tailored to meet their individual needs. We invite you to visit www.mandrakepr.com

The posh Spazio Nero-Club di Brickell, is the newly renovated addition of Segafredo Brickell. Timed with the burgeoning growth of the Brickell area, Spazio Nero takes Nightclub culture to a whole new level. The only location in Miami to pair cafe, restaurant, lounge and nightclub in one venue. Designed by world renowned Interior Designer Francios Frossar and built with the most impressive sound and lighting systems by both critically acclaimed Infinite Audio Systems and Video Lighting Innovations; Spazio Nero Club Di Brickell is the most talked about hotspot in the downtown Miami/Brickell area. Outfitted in all things noir from the black plush leather couches, to the black marble and stainless steel bar and black crocodile elevated DJ Booth, create an atmosphere that would essentially take the guests of Spazio Nero “out of their daily lifestyles” and into a world where they would become part of the décor – thus, disappearing into the night. www.segafredobrickell.com

Music For Your Heart Foundation Presents You’ve Got Talent 5/31/11

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“Music For Your Heart” Foundation Invites You To An Unprecedented Music Event In Miami – “You’ve Got Talent”
Tuesday, May 31th, from 8pm a 1am
VITA by Baoli
1906 Collins Av.
South Beach, FL. 33139.

“Music For Your Heart” Foundation, founded last October 2010, announced today one of the most spectacular events organized in Miami with the name “You’ve Got Talent” that will take place Tuesday, May 31th, from 8pm a 1am, at the exquisite VITA by Baoli.

The event will have 400 Vip guests and the support from acting celebrities like Marjorie de Sousa (Telenovela Sacrificio de Mujer), Priscila Perales (Telenovela Eva Luna), Talina Duclaud (Telenovela Aurora), Raul Izaguirre (Telenovela Perro Amor)…among others.

Also important media professionals like Ileana García (Radio Romance 106.7fm), Maria Laria (“Arrebatados” show from AmericaTeVe), Miguel Ferro (MegaTV), Jose Perez (MegaTV), and Jose Antonio Ponsetti (Radio Caracol) among others will support the event.

Besides them, the event will also count with support of artists, actors, models, designers, stylists, record labels executives, TV producers, Institutions Representatives, etc…all with the same goal: raise money to buy instruments and educational equipment for talented kids related to educational institutions working on sustainable creativity and culture among society.

“The fact that we can help the young and talented musicians of Miami and inspire them to be successful in the music business is a dream come true,” said Ruben Campbell, the founder of “Music For Your Heart” Foundation. “We are currently talking to several artists and celebrities from Spain and Latin America who have shown interest in attending this great event. With so many of them gathering for a charitable cause, we know it will be a night to remember,” said Laura Valero, co-director of “You’ve Got Talent.”

“You’ve Got Talent” will undoubtedly be a historic moment with the participation of celebrities from Spain, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, USA and more. Among the confirmed sponsors of the event Savarin Catering, MillerCoors, Nespresso, , Vita by Baoli, VanDykeCafe, to name a few.

To confirm your ticket, participation at Silent Auction or be one of our sponsors, please contact Ruben Campbell at 305-773-2013 or rubencampbell007@gmail.com.

For donations and sponsorship for Music For Your Heart Foundation the account details are Bank Of America account number 229029851493.

For more information about Music For Your Heart Foundation, visit the website www.musicforyourheartfoundation.org or the foundation’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Music-for-Your- Heart-Foundation/211148318902877 or go on Twitter http://twitter.com/MFYHFoundation or contact Ruben Campbell at 305-773-2013 or email rubencampbell007@gmail.com.

Florida Earth Pageants Skate for Soles Disco Style Party and Fundraiser benefiting Running With Sole 5/30/11

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Green beauties skate for a good cause
May 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Super Wheels Miami
12265 SW 112th Street

Florida Earth Pageants are inviting the community to join them at their annual “Skate for Soles Disco Style” Party and Fundraiser, benefiting Running With Sole, a non for profit organization that collects gently worn and new shoes of all sizes to redistribute to those in need around the world.

The fundraiser event is the idea of 15-year-old Brittney Ronda, Miss Teen Earth Florida 2010 and her project Recycle the Love, a platform she created through the pageant to benefit underprivileged families and children.

The skating party for a good cause will be held at Super Wheels Miami (12265 SW 112th Street) on May 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. and will feature fun activities for all ages and an eco-disco fashion show on skates by the Miss Earth Florida queens.

Admission is $10 and a new or gently used pair of shoes.

Miss Earth is one of the largest pageants in the world and the only dedicated 100 percent to environmental and humanitarian efforts.

For more information, visit www.MissEarthFlorida.com, email info@earthfloridapageants.com or call 1.888.632.1110. For Running with Sole, visit www.Runningwithsole.org

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Phoenix Rivera Ensemble with Tito Puente, Jr. 5/26/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Phoenix Rivera Ensemble, with special guest Tito Puente, Jr.
Thursday May 26, at 9 PM.
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com

Phoenix Rivera is coming in from New York for Kimberly Chmura’s birthday bash at the Van Dyke Thursday. He’s the son of Mario Rivera.

Phoenix Rivera, the son of international legend Mario Rivera, was born in
New York City in 1965. Guided by his father’s musical insight, Mr. Rivera taught himself the technical aspects of the drums. He has played with musicians such as Hilton Ruiz, Dave Valentin, Bobby Bell, Eurythmics, Robert Palmer, Chico O’Farrill and Tito Puente. His most recent recording credits include albums such as At the Point, Vol.1 and Vol. 2 with Papo Vazquez, El Commandante recorded with his father, and Por Fin with Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri. In March 2002, Mr. Rivera participated in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz in the Schools Tour with Arturo O’Farrill, which reached over 5,000 New York City students, teachers, and parents.

“Phoenix Rivera is one of a handful of drummers in the world who can play true jazz and true Latin with authority and swing. He has what we call in the business “spangalang” and “timba.’’ You might recognize it as that ineffable quality when you taste smokin’ barbecue. It’s intangible and goes beyond the individual ingredients, but you know it’s there ‘cause you gotta have more. It’s called fatback, manteca, moxie and a million other things. Phoenix has it in spades.” (Zoho records)

Photographs of Exxxotica Miami Beach on 5/22/11

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Exxxotica Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, May 22, 2011.  I really enjoyed the convention this year!!!  I believe they had more booths and was a lot more fun this year.   Loved that they had male dancers this year along with the amazing female dancers!!!!!!!!  Fun for everyone :-)  Looking forward to next year.

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Marriott Biscayne Bay was christened amongst the VIP crowd By Betty Alvarez

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Marriott Biscayne Bay, one of Miami’s long standing landmarks was the place for guests to witness the realization of a $31 million dollar renovation on May 17. Noted as “the bridge to everything Miami,” this hotel is right in the middle of every popular area in Miami: Downtown, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Design District, etc.

As one entered the hotel, lovely hostesses greet you and indicated to proceed to the outside area were the celebration was. Upon entering the area overlooking the beautiful blue Miami waters, guests were treated to cocktails and food ranging from Paella, pulled pork sandwiches and pull pork on top of tostones. In the middle, where was a raw bar shaped boat with oyters and shrimp to the delight of the guests. In the dessert area, a sumptuous array of mini delicacies awaited you such as mini cheesecake, chocolate on a stick, coffee flavored indulgence etc. Libations and delicacies were provided by Catch Grill and Bar.

One big moment in the event was the actual christening of the Marriott Biscayne Bay which the general manager broke the champagne bottle on top of the rail marking the beginning of more years to come for this landmark hotel.

Congratulations to a great hotel!

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Gen Art’s celebrated their relaunch and Perriet Jouet’s 200th Anniversary By Betty Alvarez

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The great news of the comeback of GenArt’s relaunch couldn’t make people happier. Even though there will be a limited programming in Miami as the company focuses to relaunch in New York and Los Angeles, Miami will take anything that Gen Art proposes in events. It is expected that Gen Art will have more of events as the year progresses with definitely something during the ever popular international event, Art Basel.

In conjunction with Gen Art’s relaunch, it was Perrier Jouet’s 200th anniversary. What better way to celebrate it at Soho House in Miami Beach. Guests had the opportunity to enjoy cocktails made by Perriet Jouet and toasting the celebration of the bicentennial and for creating a living legacy.

For more information on Gen Art, please visit www.genart.org

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

High Heels and Handshakes-a wonderful event for women By Betty Alvarez

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High Heels and Handshakes, a monthly networking event created by Christina Ward from Morton’s the Steakhouse and Bonnie Kilpatrick from Fleming’s steakhouse held their second networker for business women on May 20 at Morton’s the Steakhouse in Coral Gables. This event benefitted Women for Women.org, a non-profit organization helping women survivors of war rebuild their lives.

Women in the many business fields joined together to eat delicious appetizers by Morton’s, drink Martini cocktails and best of all meet other aspiring women in South Florida. A video explaining Women for Women.org was played for the guests and they were inspired to help. Christina Ward read an inspirational letter sent to her by her “sponsor sister” who have been in communication back and forth. At the end of the night, raffle prizes were awarded to the attendees and made the guests aware of their dedication to help women grow personally and professionally in their lives.

Even though the group is in its early stages, High Heels and Handshakes are hoping to grow, improve and create a network of like minded inspired individuals. They have partnered with Suited for Success and welcomed anybody with women’s business attire that they no longer use to drop them off and they will deliver it to Suited for Success. This just in: Women for Women International is going to be on the Oprah Winfrey Show on Monday, May 23. Be sure to tune in!

To learn more about High Heels and Handshakes please email highheelsandhandshakes@yahoo.com or visit their facebook page www.facebook.com/highheelsandhandshakes

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

4th Annual Taste Of The Gables 6/2/11

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4th Annual Taste Of The Gables
Thursday, June 2nd, 6-8 pm
The Westin Colonnade
180 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL

Taste of the Gables sponosored by the Coral Gables Business Improvement District

Taste samplings from Coral Gables Restaurant Week participants and vote for your favorite dish! 21 and over.

General Admission: $25 in advance/ $35 day of event
VIP Admission: $100 in advance
Buy Tickets Online.

Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Miami-Dade

On Thursday, June 2, from 6 – 8 p.m., foodies will have the chance to cast their vote for the “Best Taste of the Gables” award after sampling various “tastes” from over 20 restaurants participating in Coral Gables Restaurant Week presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Taste of the Gables will be held in the historic Rotunda of the Westin Colonnade Hotel. Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at coralgablesrestaurantweek.com. VIP tickets to the all-new 1862 Bacardi Lounge are available at $100 per person and will be limited to the first 100 patrons. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to United Way of Miami-Dade.

Now in its fourth year, Coral Gables Restaurant Week will preview on June 2 following Taste of the Gables and will officially launch on June 6 and run through June 19.

During these two weeks, participating restaurants will offer special three-course lunch and dinner menus at savings of at least 20 percent. Guests (21 years and older) will also have the chance to try the Original BACARDI® Mojito Cocktail or a glass MARTINI® Prosecco wine, the official cocktails of Coral Gables Restaurant Week, at participating restaurants with full bars.

Coral Gables Restaurant Week serves to celebrate the international chefs and venues in Downtown Coral Gables. The two-week culinary event brings together restaurants including Anacapri on Ponce, Angelique Euro Cafe, Coral Gables Ale House, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, Gables Diner, Graziano’s Restaurant, Il Grissino, John Martin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, La Cofradia, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Norman’s 180, Pardo’s Peruvian Cuisine, Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge, Randazzo’s Little Italy, Red Koi Thai & Sushi Lounge, Season 52, Sushi Maki, Talavera Cocina Mexicana and Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill.

Celebrate Father’s Day at CIFO 6/18/11

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Saturday, June 18, 1pm @ CIFO Art Space
CIFO Art Space
1018 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136

Admission is $5 per child
Free for CIFO Members
Purchase your tickets online here
RSVP to rsvp@cifo.org
Space is limited
All kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost includes full entertainment, professional instruction, all materials, take home projects, and a snack! For kids ages 5-10

Remember, the Family Cultural Spot Programs are FREE for our Members. To learn more about Membership click here. To become a Member follow this link.

About the Instructor
Annie Blazejack has worked as an educator both at the Providence Children’s Museum and at the Deering Estate’s arts and nature summer camp. As a painter and performance artist, she collaborates with other Flagler Arts Space artists to create interactive exhibits and community events in Downtown Miami. She also works as a paintings conservator with Rustin Levenson Conservation Studio. Annie graduated from New World School of the Arts high school, earned her BFA with honors from Brown University, and is a candidate for the MFA program at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston this fall.

Photographs of the Annual Art Of Found Objects Celebration Hosted By The Education Fund on 5/20/11

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Annual Art Of Found Objects Celebration Hosted By The Education Fund at The Moore Building on Friday, May 20, 2011.  What an amazing event!!!!

The charity auction combines the power of a child’s imagination with the ultimate recycling program. This year the auction will feature unique pieces of art created by Miami-Dade elementary, middle and high-school students and teachers representing close to 50 schools, many in low income neighborhoods. The original works were all crafted from supplies “found” at The Education Fund’s Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials. The Center is stocked with donated supplies, where more than 15,000 teachers and their students have shopped free of charge for classroom supplies since 1993.

The culinary arts was also under the spotlight, featuring a food prepared by student chefs from Robert Morgan Senior High School’s award-winning culinary arts magnet program. The food was donated from Whole Foods, these students created signature dishes using the recipes provided by chefs Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink, Michelle Bernstein of Michy’s, and Cindy Hutson of Ortinique on the Mile.

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Keith Hennessy Zero Performance 6/11/11

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Saturday, June 11 at 8:00 pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

Tickets are $20 and $15 for students/seniors and may be purchased at fundarte.us or ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 or in-person at the Colony Theatre box office (305) 674-1040. For additional information about the event or the festival, visit outinthetropics.com or call (305) 910-7898.

CROTCH (all the Joseph Beuys references in the world cannot heal the pain, confusion, regret, cruelty, betrayal or trauma…)

Keith Hennessy’s Bessie-awarding winning piece was presented to critical acclaim at New York’s Dance Theatre Workshop in 2009. CROTCH references the images and actions of legendary conceptual artist Joseph Beuys. On the surface, the work is about art—its histories and heroes. On a deeper level, a sadness grows within a queer divorce melancholy. Hennessy was a pioneer in the queer performance scene in San Francisco during the 1980s and 1990s. He has been featured in several books and documentaries, including David Gere’s “How To Make Dances in an Epidemic,” Richard Mohr’s “Gay Ideas,” and Dancers in Exile.

Bitch In Concert 6/10/11

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Bitch: In Concert
Friday, June 10 at 8:00 pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

Tickets are $20 and $15 for students/seniors and may be purchased at fundarte.us or ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 or in-person at the Colony Theatre box office (305) 674-1040. For additional information about the event or the festival, visit outinthetropics.com or call (305) 910-7898.

New York-based singer songwriter Bitch takes the stage at the Colony Theatre. According to The Village Voice, “Bitch’s mouthy wordplay and virtuous electric violin playing are ferociously hot.” Bitch, who appeared in John Cameron Mitchell’s 2006 film Shortbus and toured and recorded with Ani DiFranco, has been described as “a music box all of her own.” Bitch’s latest record, Blasted! (2010), continues to push the envelope with her wild-spirited avant-garde “theatrical punk” sound and has produced her most listenable and enjoyable album to date.

Play Reading At Gablestage 5/23/11

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Monday, May 23rd at 7:30pm
GableStage at the Biltmore
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables
Admission: Free

Presents a Reading of
What Are You Wearing?
A play by Alice Jay
with
Barbara Bradshaw, Avi Hoffman, Julie Kleiner, David Sirois and Laura Turnbull
Directed by Avi Hoffman

A play about sex set in Los Angeles in the new century before the crash. A collision of the famous: an interior designer, her film producer husband, their 20-year-old twins, and her sex therapist mother. The characters are on all amps in the boundary-less culture of distraction, disregard & deception.

GableStage is located in the eastern section of the Biltmore Hotel. Valet parking is available. Free parking is available in the Biltmore parking area west of the hotel.

Design House Launch to Benefit the Coral Gables Museum 5/26/11

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Designhouse: Female-Owned Boutique Web, Print, And Brand Design Agency Opens In Coral Gables With A Boom
Thursday May 26, 6:30PM-9:30PM
Novecento
121 Alhambra Plaza #100
Coral Gables

Benefit (via voluntary donations and raffle) The Coral Gables Museum. For more information: Designhouse: www.designhousegroup.com |Novecento: www.novecento.com |Coral Gables Museum: www.CoralGablesMuseum.org.

Gretel Vi�as and Liz Rodriguez possess two different backgrounds and two sets of career paths. Yet, this duo has combined their talents and individual skill sets to create a dynamic and unique brand: Designhouse. Coral Gables will officially welcome Designhouse, a boutique web, print, and brand design agency to the �City Beautiful� and the business community overall on Thursday, May 26, 2011. The by invitation event will take place at Novecento located at 121 Alhambra Plaza #100 Coral Gables from 6:30pm-9:30pm with a presentation by Coral Gables Chamber president Mark A. Trowbridge, John O�Rourke III, chairman and Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason.

Novecento Coral Gables will be the location for this fabulous event taking place next week. Guests can expect to enjoy delicious Novecento hors de oeuvres, Chambord Vodka and Barcelo cocktails, lounge music by DJ Mayner who will create a relaxed vibe while guests network, engage and interact. For those interested in an outdoor smoke, Extravaganza Cigars will be rolling fresh cigars on the terrace. This popular eatery is a perfect location for this to-do as Designhouse is also located in the lovely Alhambra Plaza.

As described by the founders, Designhouse is a �boutique web, print, and brand design agency�. When asked about their new venture, they both smiled and responded: �If you can dream it� we can create it.� Websites, logos, e-marketing, and branding are attacked with a holistic approach to give their clients a leg above the competition. This one-two punch power house design team takes pride in offering clients the personal touch which is what they feel has been missing in the creative world for a long while.The like-minded professionals met, and felt there was a void in the business community. They noticed growing changes and needs in the marketplace as well as a rising trend, a preference for working with boutique firms and local based ones more often times than not. The reason given by proprietors was simple, to get the service that was once paramount in a relationship with an agency but somehow lost during the last few years. Gretel Vi�as and Liz Rodriguez felt they had the perfect recipe as they both poses mind blowing talent combined with easy going personalities that fit the boutique style of business.

Designhouse was a concept born from change in the business world. Specifically, Rodriguez and Vi�as saw that they could provide top agency work and A1 service without charging clients large agency retainers. They have created a structure where the client will be able to gain strategic solutions, visuals and the marketing tools needed to set their company and brand apart from the rest while keeping a solid understanding of that client�s budget and long term goals.

With a great network of partners that are scattered across the map, these ladies have created a unique business model to service clients outside of South Florida. Gretel Vi�as and Liz Rodriguez welcome you to their home, Designhouse.

MLG Private Luxury Penthouse at the W Hotel Hottest Spot at the 2012 Miami Fashion Week 7/15-17/11

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MLG Private Luxury Penthouse at the W Hotel will be the Hottest Spot at the 2012 Miami Fashion Week
July 15-17
W Hotel
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

Tickets providing access to the beauty and gifting suites and to the events available on a limited basis to 300 VIP guests. For tickets inquiry, contact Michael Martin, michael@michaelmartinparty.com

Miami Fashion Week is just around the corner, and this year’s edition is filled with many fresh adds-on that will make the town’s most awaited event very special. For this occasion, Muse Luxury Group, a Miami-based PR, marketing and events agency specialized in fashion and luxury, is partnering with one of the town’s most influential and well connected promoter, Michael Martin and VIP Magazine CEO to bring together the ‘who’s who’ in fashion.

From the 15th to the 17th of July, some of the best upcoming and world-renowned fashion designers will showcase their new collections at the Penthouse at the W South Beach, the hotel’s most extravagant space. A privileged audience comprising of selected designers, celebrities, fashion journalists, and buyers from around the world will have access to Muse Luxury Group’s Gifting and Beauty Suites at the very high-prized W Hotel in South Beach.

The event promises to be a one-of-kind. According to Events and Marketing Director for Muse Luxury Group, Elisea Nir Wolff: ‘This is the very first time since the beginning of IMG Mercedes-Benz Swim Week in Miami that handpicked, talented designers will have the unique opportunity to get together with the most influential players in the fashion industry, network, and connect while introducing next season’s fashion must-haves in the most glamorous venue in town, a luxurious waterfront, 3-story 3,000sq ft penthouse.

Each floor will be dedicated to fashion. There will be a Gifting suite where celebrities will receive complementary samples of the pieces of clothing they like, allowing designers to make connections with them; a Beauty Suite, which will be a very high-end area dedicated to treating our privileged guests with complementary beauty treatments, such as manicures, pedicures, massages, free make-over and hair sessions, and the rooftop area, which will be where all our exclusive events will take place’.

Sponsorship opportunities are still open, sponsorship@museluxurygroup.com

Photographs from Life Is Art Creative Connections #13 at Sol Gallery at CANDO Arts Co-op on 5/17/11

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Life Is Art Creative Connections #13 at Sol Gallery at CANDO Arts Co-op on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

The Law Office of William Peña Wells is a South Florida civil practice firm that offers a full range of legal services to a diversified client base, including arts and entertainment clients, The firm provides strategic marketing advice, licensing, contract negotiation and review to individuals, corporate clients, and nonprofit agencies in the United States and Europe. Mr. Wells sits on several nonprofit boards and is Legal Counsel to Artists for A Cause, a South Florida nonprofit group dedicated to providing opportunities for artists to contribute to social causes.

This seminar focused on the legal issues facing artists, particularly contracts. We know many artists who have been ripped off because they did not understand, or even read, the contracts they signed. Do not lose your art! This is a serious issue and one we are going to tackle for this seminar. Mr. Wells is going to break it down and give you some simple examples of how you can protect yourself. Mr. Wells understands these issues very well, being both a lawyer and an artist. Please bring any other legal questions you may have and we will try to cover as many as possible.

Check out Life is Art at www.lifeisartfest.org for more details on upcoming events.

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Unlimited Power Fit Club 5/28/11

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Unlimited Power Fit Club
05-28-11, 1:30
P90X
Unlimited Power
4984 N. University Drive
Lauderhill Fl 33351

www.unlimitedfitness4life.com

Join the action at a complimentary workout right in your neighborhood.
Jump. Punch. Kick. Our workouts are designed to get you
moving and feeling good. Come for a jolt of endorphins and
simple, healthy fun. Best of all, it’s FREE. From the makers
of P90X®, INSANITY®, and TurboFire®. All you need to do is bring your water bottle a towel and get ready to make new friends saturday march 12th and every saturday after! All fit levels welcome from beginner to advanced. You modify and follow along at your own pace.

Our workouts are always cardio based and all fitness levels are welcomed any workout is easily modified. There is no equipment involved and we will be using a projector with a big screen and a DVD player to showcase the workout. We’ll show you how you can workout using any Beachbody workout DVD system from the comfort of your own home. No gym memberships, it’s as easy as putting your dvd on and pressing play. We’re here to get you motivated and stop making excuses. We’re all in this together and we all live busy lives. Being a part of our team will keep you accountable of your own fitness goal. Remember all guests are free, bring a friend or family member! Hope to see you all there!

Orchids in the Park 5/28-29/11

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Orchids in the Park
5-28 and 5-29, 2011, 10am – 5pm
Dante Fascell Park
8600 Sw 57th Ave (Red Road)
South Miami
www.orchidmania.org

Please join OrchidMania South Florida, as it hosts the 13th annual Orchids in the Park sale. At this event you’ll find an array of beautiful orchids of all kinds at great prices, including rare and exotic species. In addition, the world renouned “Orchid Doctor” will be on hand to answer all your orchid related questions, and there will be orchid potting and mounting demonstrations througout both days. Proceeds of this event benefit Project Cradle, an affiliate volunteer program at the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine that provides assistance to children and adolescent with HIV/AIDS in Miami-Dade County.

Beautiful orchids, a beautiful cause and great prices!
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Latin Auxiliary hosts annual Summer Luncheon and Boutique 6/15/11

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The Latin AuxilIary of Douglas Gardens Presents its Summer Luncheon & Boutique Honoring Isaac and Nieves Olemberg Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Wednesday, June 15, 10:30am to 2:30pm
Miami Jewish Health Systems – Ruby Auditorium
5200 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33137

COST: Tickets cost $54 per person
RSVP: To register, please contact Suzanne Hafkin at (305) 762-1382 or SHafkin@mjhha.org for more information.

Isaac and Nieves Olemberg will receive the Latin Auxiliary’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Latin Auxiliary of Douglas Gardens, a group of Miami Jewish Health Systems supporters, will present its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to Isaac and Nieves Olemberg at its 2011 Summer Luncheon & Boutique. Aside from a fabulous lunch, this year’s Boutique will be filled with unique vendors offering handbags, jewelry, plants, watches and more at great prices. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Latin Auxiliary-sponsored Music Therapy Program at Miami Jewish Health Systems.

Secrets, Regrets, Joys and Truths 6/11/2011

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Secrets, Regrets, Joys, & Truths
06/11/2011, 8:00pm
Villa 221
221 NE 17th Street, Miami, FL 33132
Facebook Evite.

– Art N Hustle in partnership with artist Nate Dee are curating a summer art show entitled Secrets, Regrets, Joys… and Truths from June 10th – 11th, 2011. Secrets, Regrets, Joys… and Truths will feature works of art that explore the more subtle moments of life (secrets, regrets, joys, and truths) as expressed by Nicole Ricca, Todd Elliot Mansa, Nathan Delinois, and Vanessa Craan.

Art N Hustle has teamed up with The Christopher Miro Gallery & Villa 211, and The Artkitextural Foundation, to bring you this urban art event. Little Secrets, Regrets, Joys… and Truths will begin on June 11th, 2011 at 7PM with an hour long invitation-only private viewing for collectors, museum curators and press. Then will official open at 8PM for the general public. There will be live art and musical performances.

“” We want to change the perception of what urban art is, a genre that doesn’t get much respect to garner the buying power that others do. This is the first exhibit of many to if not change the minds of the art community at least open them to what “urban” is categorized as.”” says Art N Hustle Founder Corey Knight.

“This will be an art show, a cultural event, a party, and a most joyful spectacle that you will not want to miss.” says Art N Hustle Art Director Nate Dee.

Vanity Fair at Veronica’s Dollhouse 5/21/11

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“Vanity Fair” at Veronica’s Dollhouse
Saturday May 21st, 12-6 p.m.
Veronicas’ Dollhouse
7221 s.w. 57 ct.
South Miami
33143
www.veronicasdollhouseboutique.com

“VANITY FAIR” at Veronica’s Dollhouse, a South Miami boutique known for it’s beautiful merchandise and retro charm. There will be Indie designers,hair and nail artists,vintage collections,sweets and more, for a fun carnival atmosphere!

Veronica’s Dollhouse is a unique boutique(made up to look like a victorian dollhouse) with pin-up style retro dresses,unique shoes,jewelry,candies and fabulous vintage in the attic!
and we’re known for our beautiful tea parties!

The Globe’s 8th Annual CubaLibre Block Party 5/20/11

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The Globe’s 8th Annual CubaLibre Party
Friday, May 20 at 4pm
300 Block of Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables FL

Don’t miss The Globe’s 8th Annual CubaLibre Block Party this Friday, May 20 at 4pm, along the entire 300 block of Alhambra. Enjoy a FREE open-air concert, Bacardi bars serving traditional Cuban cocktails and more. Festival goers are encouraged to wear their best Cuban-chic attire!
www.theglobecafe.com

Celebrate Cuba’s rich cultural heritage with a night of music, dancing, cocktails, food and more along the entire 300 block of Alhambra Circle! Free/Gratis!

Performances by Albita and Tomasito Cruz!

Founding Sponsor: American Airlines
Benefiting: Regis House
Special Tribute to Dr. Elias Biscet

Sponsored by: Bacardi, Heineken, Living Social, Mojito Collection, The Globe Cafe, Lorrainne Travel, What A Hotel, One Burger, All Safe Insurance
Media Sponsors: El Sol, Romance 106.7, Classica 92.3, Gables Home Page, Great Gables
Marketing Sponsors: Socialated.com, VancasGroup.com, ButtonRevolution.com, Lulu & Petunia Photography
Production by: Master Sound Production

Destination Unknown Exhibition Opening Reception 6/3/11

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Opening Reception Friday, June 3rd
8PM – Midnight
Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts
1310 S.W. 2nd Court / Loft 307
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exhibition Dates: June 3rd – July 10th

The red carpet will roll out and the champagne will flow freely to honor Galerie Jenner’s One Year Anniversary Exhibition “Destination Unknown”.

In less than a year’s time, Jeremiah transformed a dim and dusty loft to an inspiring, crisp and welcoming industrial space filled with a dazzling array of global art.

This remarkable collection of paintings, sculpture, collage and photography spotlights the gem of South Florida’s brightest talent.

Be sure to join us in a memorable evening in a celebration of art, music and enjoyment featuring notable works by:

Janet Gold
Nancy Goldwin
Babette Herschberger
Jeremiah Jenner
Regina Jestrow
Ernesto Kunde
Jody Leshinsky
Lynne Libby
Robert McKeown
Isaac Allen Sandy
Bonnie Shapiro

You can preview their works here: www.galeriejenner.com

The Pattern Of Art One-Night Only Solo Exhibition of Baron Siamanto Levon 5/21/11

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The Pattern Of Art, a Special, One-Night Only Solo Exhibition from Designer Baron Siamanto Levon Saturday, May 21, 8-11 p.m.
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
More Info.

“A unique and interesting view into the relationship between art, fashion design, and garments created from painted canvases.”

Baron Siamanto Levon is a third generation extremist haute couture and visionary fashion designer. His fashion consists of conceptual elements and radical flourishings from violent glamour to edgy street.

Baron Siamanto Levon has become an icon in the world of design. But Levon is not limited to couture. He states, “A true designer will have no limits with imagination. The true designer should be able to create adding new dimension to any visual concept. Designers should know how to paint, how to sculpt, and how to carve. True designers should understand three dimensions and the shades of each color.” And that is just what Levon brings to this exhibition – his imagination.

Exxotica Official Afterparty with Roxy Reynolds 5/20/11

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Friday May 20th:
All The Way Live Fridays
Sobe Live
203 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Official Exxxotica Afterparty: Part 1 “Foreplay”
Hosted By Adult Film Stars: Roxy Reynolds & Candace Von
Ladies Are In Free & Drink Free Til 12:30am!
Free Entry With Exxxotica Ticket Stubs Til 1am!
Music By Dj Knowledge | Dj Kool G ( 99 Jamz) & D1themc

7th Circuit Productions and Moksha Family Arts Collective present Moksha Roots Live 5/20/11

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The Moksha Gallery, Moksha boutique and Pleaidian Lounge will be open from 6:00pm-9:00pm (free)
Show begins @ 9:30pm-3:00am ($10.00)
18+Over
Check out more on facebook

The third Friday of every month, 7th Circuit Productions and Moksha Family Arts Collective present Moksha Roots Live. The after party for The Rhythm Foundation’s ~ Big Nights in Little Haiti. In May we are celebrating Haitian cultural month. Every third Friday we will feature our gallery, live music, d.j.’s, performance, live painting, vendors. The Moksha Family Arts Collective is a non-profit organization, all funds go to supp…ort our local artists and community projects. Come out and enjoy this cultural evening of good vibes and amazing energy. The last two third Fridays were burnin!

May 20th line-up:

~Jan Sebon and Kazak International~ (9:30pm)
Kazak’s unique fusion of “Rasin” (Haitian Roots music), jazz, political commentary and electric stage presence led it to be voted “Best Haitian Band” in the Miami New Times for three consecutive years. Sebon has been featured as a soloist with world-renowned musicians including Don Cherry, Nana Vasconselos, and the Urban Bush Women. In addition, he has performed with Teo Castllanos’ D-Project in China, Ecuador, Peru and across the United States.

~Moksha Family Roots Collective~
The Moksha Family Roots Collective band is a constant rotation of Miami’s finest roots and world music musicians with international guests. This evening we are featuring Bagga Traxx with special guest Mecca a.k.a Grimo, plus more.

~D.J. Moses ~
DJ Moses opens the door to authentic high quality world music and invites you in to discover how glorious, diverse and deep music can be. The African continent, Jamaica, Haiti, Brazil, the U.S. and Latin America are all represented in his selections. DJ Moses is one of a kind in our community. Originally from New York City, DJ Moses has been living and working in Miami since 1995.

~Brandon Paul (B-Paul), Painting live~
Brandon Paul’s art is an eclectic mix of pop culture and surrealism, with heavy influence from street art, tattooing, skateboarding, and urban culture.His paintings resemble a mass of organic matter, that somehow engulfed a piece of graffiti, and a hip hop concert then toss in some pretty ladies, sea life, birds, and what your left with is a beautiful piece of controlled chaos wearing nikes .

~Luckner Bruno and Tribe of the Red Moon ~
Actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, director, and circustician; Lucky Bruno, Tribe of the Red Moon, has been part of Moksha Family for the past 8 years performing eccentric, innovative, and other worldly performances. During his performances he aims to create a sense of global circus hysteria, with the extreme hope of touching and captivating his audiences with joy and inspiration.

~V.J. Care ~
Environmental light wizard aka VJ CARE is a south Florida multi-media artist originally from Seattle, Wa. She has traveled the world spreading light through creativity for a wide range of artists & visionaries including, Terrence McKenna, Michael Franti, Sonic Youth, George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars, Dale Chuhily & many others. Transforming the physical space to support the experience, her vision is to create multi-sensory experiences that connect, inspire & engage.

YMCA Young Professionals Update and Invite 5/26/11

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Thursday, May 26, 6-8 PM
Graziano’s Restaurant
177 SW 7th Street
Latitude One Building
Miami, FL 33130
FREE with RSVP*

The YMCA Young Professionals are back! After two successful events last year, the steering committee has been working to cultivate and amplify the YMCA Young Professionals’ Group, and we are having a kickoff event to let you know about our efforts and how you can get involved! The YMCA Young Professional’s Group is now a membership organization. As a member you will have the opportunity to participate in several Professional Networking and Executive Speaker events throughout the year as well as receive special YMCA benefits. All this while supporting underprivileged children in our community.

Please come out and join us on May 26th at Graziano’s to discover the benefits of membership and learn more about this incredible opportunity to strengthen and build our community while at the same time strengthening and building your professional network.

To rsvp please email Julie Wagner at jwagner@ymcamiami.org

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk 5/21/11

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Third Saturday of Every Month, May 21, 7pm-10pm
Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
More Info.

Enjoy an enchanted evening strolling quaint, tree-lined sidewalks while being serenaded by the sounds of a jazz saxophone, or the soft strings of a violin or harp. Take a moment to look over the shoulder of an artist painting and visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local, regional and international artwork.