Free Carnival of the Animals Concert 3/19/11

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Momentum Dance Company Artistic Director Delma Iles
Presents Camille Saint-Saens’ Carnival Of The Animals
Saturday, March 19 at 11:00 AM
Coral Gables Public Library
3442 Segovia Avenue
Coral Gables
Free Admission

A school of fish in an aquarium, costumes by Marilyn Skow

Carnival of the Animals: Momentum’s Dancers bring Camille Saint-Saens dazzling and clever score to life, creating movement vignettes for each of Saint-Saens animals: the prancing Lion, the lugubrious Tortoise, a pair of whimsical Elephants, a school of fish in an Aquarium, the shy Cuckoo, gliding and graceful (until they get on land) Swans, and a Grand Finale. Each segment features fabulous costumes by Marilyn Skow, unique dance movement, and lots of fun!

The program is aimed at ages 4-10 and their families.

Free music and dance shows at Family Fest Rhythms of the World at the Adrienne Arsht Center 3/26/11

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Diverse And Engaging Entertainment For The Whole Family To Enjoy Together
March 26, 11:30am
Free Admission
Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza
and John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall

Family Fest begins at 11:30 a.m. on the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza with free entertainment, including performances by Ballet Brika at 11:30, Perú Expresión at 12:10 p.m., and Lee Koon Hung Lion Dance Show at 12:50 p.m. Families will also be able to enjoy make-and-take your own drum at Craft Corner in the West Plaza; Rhythms of Africa Drumming Workshop for Kids in the Carnival Studio Theater (11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.); and Story-telling Corner, left of the stage in the Plaza (11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.).

The fun continues at 2 p.m. with a free performance by the Miami Music Project Orchestra in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. All First Access Passes for the indoor performance have been reserved; however, patrons who do not have a First Access Pass can join the stand-by-line beginning at 1 p.m. outside the theater. Patrons in the standby line will be let into the theater at 1:45 p.m. if seats are still available in the theater.

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents its exciting March installment of Family Fest: Rhythms of the World, featuring Ballet Brika, Perú Expresión and Lee Koon Hung Lion Dance Show. Activities and performances will take place beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the Miami Music Project Orchestra’s 2:00 p.m. family performance inside the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. Admission is Free.

Family Fest is generously sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, as part of the organization’s community-driven mission, as well as the Miami Downtown Development Authority.

“Family Fest at the Adrienne Arsht Center embodies the Center’s mission to enlighten, educate and entertain our community,” said M. John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “This edition of Family Fest will explore art forms from around the globe, like West African dance and Chinese drumming and dance, and from our own backyard, through the Miami Music Project’s classical music ensemble.”

Throughout the day, families will enjoy music and dance shows by a variety of groups and performers, including:

· Ballet Brika West African Dance Theater, the resident performance ensemble of the Renaissance Village Project, a U.S.-based cooperative of African-centered artists. The ensemble cast of musicians, percussionists, dancers, singers, storytellers, and performers presenting West African Art forms with a focus on Mande cultures.

· Perú Expresión is made up of a talented group of young Peruvians in the U.S. who came together to realize their desire to keep playing the music and performing the dances of their country. In Peru, music and dance have always walked together hand in hand; the art forms reveal the joy, sadness and wisdom of many cultures and backgrounds. PERÚ EXPRESIÓN is the manifestation of the sound and movement of Peruvian color and gusto. Percussionist and director Johnny Mora is highly regarded in Peru and beyond, and has performed with artists like Eva Ayllon, Lucia de la Cruz, Arturo “Zambo” Cavero, Pepe Vasquez, Carlos Santana, and more. He is dedicated to teaching others about the wonders of Peruvian black music, and this young musician now leads PERÚ EXPRESIÓN in its presentation of Peruvian music in the U.S.

LEE KOON HUNG ASSOCIATION founded by the late Grandmaster Lee Koon Hung strives to teach the southern Chinese style of Martial Arts and craft of Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu through its school in South Florida. The Association also keeps its Chinese traditions alive through performances of the Lion Dance. The Lion Dance, according to legend was used to scare off Lions that terrified villages. The colorful costumes along with drumming, cymbals, and gongs are used throughout the dance to celebrate the tradition and delight South Florida audiences.

· THE MIAMI MUSIC PROJECT was founded in 2008 by world-renowned conductor James Judd, post music director of the Florida Philharmonic. MMP is a classical music ensemble with a focus on education and community engagement, and presents this exciting concert featuring MMP professionals and local youth orchestra musicians in a program titled Rhythms of the World. This unique, interactive orchestra performance for all ages is equally fun and educational.

For additional information, call the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at (305) 949-6722 visit www.arshtcenter.org.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Quartet 3/17/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Quartet
Thursday, March 17, at 9 PM.
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach.
For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Felipe Lamoglia is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Born and educated in Cuba, he is a graduate of the prestigious Superior Institute of Art (ISA). By the age of 18 he was a member of Cuba’s acclaimed dance band, NG La Banda. In 1992 he moved to Brazil where he lived for seven years, absorbing the country’s musical and spiritual wealth and playing with great artists such as Raul de Souza, Arismar do Espirito Santo and others. With Bocato he recorded two albums and participated in the Montreux Jazz Festival. While in Brazil, Felipe founded his own quartet, Tumbao, and taught at the University of Free Music in Sao Paolo.

In 1999 Lamoglia relocated to the U.S. where he immediately began performing with the late Celia Cruz. In 2001 he began playing with Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, performing all over the world and recording on Trumpet Evolution, as well as two DVD releases: Live at the Blue Note NYC and Live at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. In 2004 he joined Grammy winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba, recording on his Grammy-nominated album, Paseo (Blue Note).

In 2006 Lamoglia arranged and played on Ignacio Berroa’s debut album Codes, also released on Blue Note and nominated for a Grammy. In 2007 Felipe contributed as arranger, performer, and composer for Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy-winning album, Rumba Palace.

Throughout the years he has continued to develop his solo work and in 2007 released his first solo CD, Dimensions, recorded in Brazil. This album incorporated Felipe’s Afro-Cuban roots with a blend of Brazilian music and straight-ahead jazz. He is currently promoting his quintet, Afro-Cuban Beats.

Felipe has shared the stage with musical giants such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Eldar, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa and many others, participating in Major Jazz Festivals in the U.S. and abroad including JVC, Playboy, Newport, Henieken Jazz, Red Sea and in venues such as Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Yoshi’s, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola and many more.

Brunch with the Easter Bunny at The Falls 4/2/11

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Families Invited To Brunch With The Easter Bunny At The Falls
Saturday, April 2, 2011
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Falls (Center Court)
8888 SW 136th Street
Miami, FL 33176
Free for Kidgits Club members

Free Easter event features the Easter Bunny’s arrival, a bunny brunch, festive children’s activities and more

Families are invited to hop on down to The Falls as the mall ‘Springs’ into full gear with a fun, festive day featuring the arrival of the beloved Easter Bunny, a bunny brunch and more, during the Simon Kidgits Club’s Easter Celebration. As part of the free, Easter-inspired “egg”stravaganza, children will have the opportunity to munch on goodies and take a photo with the bunny to celebrate the momentous occasion, as well as enjoy festive activities, interactive games and more.

The Easter Bunny is a revered tradition at The Falls and this year is no exception. Families are invited to visit the floppy-eared friend who will be available for professional photos from Sat., April 2 through Sat., April 23, during select hours.

Contact The Falls at (305) 255-4571, visit www.simon.com or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShopTheFalls.

The Simon Kidgits Club’s Easter Celebration event is free for members. Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club, during regular mall hours, for a 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.

Comcast presents the City Year Miami Red Jacket Ball 3/26/11

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Comcast presents the City Year Miami Red Jacket Ball
Saturday, March 26th
Ritz-Carlton South Beach

Honoring The Miami Dolphins CEO, Mike Dee and Univision President, César Conde.

Community and corporate champions will join Comcast and City Year Miami to celebrate the work of 82 young leaders who dedicate a full year of tutoring and mentoring in Miami-Dade County’s most challenged public schools.

City Year Miami deploys 82 exceptional young leaders, known as corps members, to dedicate one full year of service in local schools and the community. Corps members work towards lowering the high school dropout rate by serving in eight of Miami-Dade County’s lowest performing schools. Since its inception to our community in 2008, City Year Miami corps members have served over 160,000 hours each year to Miami-Dade County.

As City Year Miami completes its third year of service in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, it will be joined by corporate and community leaders during its annual Red Jacket Ball on Saturday, March 26th at the Ritz-Carlton in South Beach. Corporate and community leaders such as, Comcast, The TriMix Foundation, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Univision, The Miami Dolphins, The Miami Herald, Publix, Deloitte and many others will support City Year Miami as it celebrates its impact and local efforts.

“As the presenting sponsor of this year’s Red Jacket Ball, Comcast believes strongly in the work City Year does in our most underperforming schools, putting students back on track towards high school graduation,” said Klayton Fennell, Regional Vice President, Comcast – FL East Coast Region.“Comcast has proudly partnered with City Year for more than ten years and we are thrilled to support the young leaders who have answered their call to service.”

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, Univision, President, César Conde, The Miami Dolphins, CEO, Mike Dee and Senator Anitere Flores will be amongst the honorees and speakers for the evening in recognition of their commitment and dedication to City Year and the community as a whole. It is through the efforts and partnership with these corporations, among others, that City Year has been able to demonstrate a high level of success in the public schools it serves. The critical support of government, individuals, foundations and corporate partners have allowed City Year Miami to serve over thousands of students throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools over its first three years of operations. Proceeds raised from this event will allow City Year to grow its program reach for the 2011-2012 school year.

“We are truly excited to host City Year Miami’s closest champions and supporters on a night when we celebrate the work of our 82 corps members who are everyday heroes to the students we serve in Miami–Dade County schools,” said Saif Y. Ishoof, Esq, Executive Director, City Year Miami. “We are thrilled to channel the support from tonight’s event towards our organization’s future growth.”

For more information about City Year Miami and the Red Jacket Ball please contact Lee Grever, Development Director, City Year Miami: lgrever@cityyear.org or 786-406-7902.

City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders help children stay in school and on track, and transform schools and communities across the United States, as well as through international affiliates in Johannesburg, South Africa and London, England.

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

Shannon Hori to Host Mom’s Nite Out at Dadeland Mall 5/5/11

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Shannon Hori To Host 3rd Annual National Mom’s Nite Out
At Dadeland Mall On Thursday, May 5
Thursday, May 5, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dadeland Mall
7535 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156

National Mom’s Nite Out at Dadeland Mall invites moms to take part in a nationally organized celebration of motherhood that plans to unite moms across the country. Emmy-award winning CBS4 News Anchor Shannon Hori will serve as the special guest host. Moms will join together for a well-deserved break to socialize and relax at this Mexican-themed event featuring cooking demonstrations, tapas, margaritas, strolling mariachi band, networking, style presentations, shopping incentives and more.

Recognizing the importance of moms and how they control 85 to 90 percent of household spending on everyday items, Simon Property Group is hosting “National Mom’s Nite Out™” at more than 80 of its leading malls across the country. This national event, held just prior to Mother’s Day, will bring together today’s moms physically and virtually by uniting mom bloggers, mom social networking sites, popular mom websites, local playgroups and social media groups.

Other participating Simon malls located in South Florida include Town Center at Boca Raton (Boca Raton), Coral Square (Coral Springs), and Miami International Mall (Miami).

For more information, please call (305) 665-6226 or visit www.simon.com.

Solos, Duos, Trios 4/30/11

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Solos, Duos, Trios
Saturday, April 30th at 4 and 8 pm
Excello Dance Space
8700B SW 129th Terrace
Miami (in the Falls Shopping Industrial area)
TICKETS: $10 general admission

Solos, Duos, Trios
Eight choreographers, two vocalists, one musician, six works
Joanne Barrett will present “silly walk blues” is a trio of women bravely strolling and strutting their individuality. Inspired by Monty Pythons Ministry of Silly Walks which is all out playful and serious at the same time, these dancers show intricate partnering while maintaining an edge of slapstick. The dance is performed to Jazz Vocalist Wendy Pederson’s live and wacky scat singing with Julio Hernandez on the bass.

Dia Dearstyne and Kjerstein Lysne will present (snap)shots a dance that explores destination and embarks on a physical journey, which questions “Do we really ever arrive or is this just about a journey?”

Ivonne Batanero will present an excerpt from 528 days inspired by the last days of her mother’s life
Karen Peterson will present an excerpt from “Buoyant Dreams” a trio that explores the physical sensuality between nature and self with video images by Maria Lino.

Jennifer Smallwood and Katrina Weaver will present “Unhinged” the idea of becoming unhinged, that we are not always in control. Imperfection is the common thread that links us together.

Jenny Larsson will present “…..and then she said” inspired by Leonard Cohen’s lyrics. Dancers include Ilana Reynolds, Damaris Ferrer and Jenny Larsson. Singer: Helena Nylander Redman

Tickets $10 cash at door only!! Excello Dance Space is at 8700B SW 129th Terrace, Miami, off of U.S. 1/South Dixie Highway, just north of the Falls Shopping Center in the Pinecrest/Kendall area. There is free parking at an adjacent lot. Visit www.karenpetersondancers.org for more information, a map and directions.

The non-profit Karen Peterson and Dancers, founded in 1990, is Miami’s only integrated and inclusive company of dancers with and without disabilities. The company provides a positive role model for the disability community and offers new visual inspiration for traditional dance audiences. It presents community performances and educational workshops, commissions and produces the work of mixed-ability dance artists, promotes and supports international cultural exchange, and provides rehearsal rentals and performance opportunities. The company and has an active year round community outreach program and performed last season in Trebinje, Bosnia and Washington D.C. for the VSA International Conference

Karen Peterson and Dancers’ work is made possible with the support of Citizens Interested in the Arts; The Childrens Trust; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, the Miami Dade County Board of County Commissioners; the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; The Miami Salon Group, The Jewish Communal group, the Norton Viney Foundation and many individual contributors.

Danny Howells Dig Deeper Annual and Saw Miami 2011 3/24/11

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Thursday, March 24, 10:00pm – 1:00am
TreeHouse Miami
323 23rd Street
Miami Beach, FL

Future Mob, Embrace & SAFE present Danny Howells and Dig Deeper Miami 2011
The Annual Marathon Extravaganza.

Danny Howells 7 Hour Set All Danny. All Night.

Room 2: Saw Recordings Miami 2011
Satoshi Tomiie
Hector Romero
Luca Bacchetti
& Friends

(The space formerly known as Groove Jet)

Tickets On Sale Now.

embracepresents.com

The Vagabond Presents Tyrant Featuring Lee Burridge and Craig Richards 3/24/11

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Thursday, March 24, 10:00pm – 5:00am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14th Street
Miami, FL

The Vagabond Presents Tyrant with Lee Burridge And Craig Richards And Mike Khourly

Bar Room:
Shaun Reeves
Sean Miller
Jozif

In The Garden Terrace:
Listed Presents
Nikita
Dory
Atish
Plus Special Guest

Doors Open at 10PM. Advanced tickets suggested.

More:
www.thevagabondmiami.com
info@thevagabondmiami.com

Follow us @thevagabondmia

Nightdrive Miami One Year Anniversary 3/24/11

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Thursday, March 24, 9:00pm – 5:00am
Bardot
3456 North Miami Ave.
Midtown Miami

Nightdrive Miami x Bardot x The Bond Music Group present:
2011 Ultra Week Showcase + Nightdrive’s One Year Anniversary Celebration…

Featuring:
Jessica 6 (Live) (Peacefrog)
Arthur Baker
Lifelike (Wall Of Sound/Vulture)
Eli Escobar (Plant Music/Money Studies)
Still Going (Dfa Records)
Woolfy (Rong/Dfa/Mindless Boogie)
Entresol (Live) (Nightdrive)
Team Rojas (Nightdrive/Cassette Nyc)

Legendary Record Producer Arthur Baker
Afrika Bambaattaa, New Order, Hall & Oats, etc…

*Come Bring Us Cake!
*Early arrival strongly suggested as space is very limited!

WVUM 90.5FM (#1!) is a proud media sponsor of this event!

Planet E and Desolat Welcome To Miami 3/23/11

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Wednesday, March 23, 9:00pm – 5:00am
Louis Lounge
2325 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida

Planet E & Desolat kick off the big Miami festivities in double D style!

Carl Craig Loco Dice Martin Buttrich Stacey Pullen

In 2011, Carl Craig’s Planet-E will be 20 years old and to celebrate Carl Craig is taking Planet-E on tour throughout the world for the first time, ever. He will be joined by his musical friends and colleagues. One of the leading electronic music labels in the history of the genre, Planet E, is taking a moment to celebrate and share a bit of its history, before getting back to the business of looking forward to the future with Detroit’s one and only Stacey Pullen, who continues his ambassadorship for his city. Stacey is busy working on numerous projects including a remix on Desolat.

Loco Dice and Martin Buttrich will be on hand to demonstrate the cutting edge musical vision of Desolat, their label based in Düsseldorf, Germany. Come along and sample Desolat’s eclectic reduced grooves and atmospheric textures – from Berlin dub-techno and Chicago boompty house legends to the most interesting newcomers from Southern and Eastern Europe and South America – at the first party of a tough Miami weekend @ Louis Lounge.

*Very limited capacity. presales highly recomended.

Flying Circus Miami 2011 3/23/11

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Wednesday, March 23, 12:00pm – 5:00am
Nikki Beach
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Limited Advance $35 Tickets Now On Sale!

SAFE & Future Mob in lust with Supernature Music proudly present their original love child..
Flying Circus Miami 2011
The 4th Annual Nikki Beach All Day+All Night Bonanza
15 Hours of Music
Audiofly
Lee Burridge
Nic Fanciulli
Davide Squillace
Radio Slave
Damian Lazarus
Jamie Jones
Matthias Tanzmann
Art Department
Matt Tolfrey
Guti (Live)
Tini
Luca Bacchetti
Alex Niggemann
Lazaro Casanova
Carola Pisaturo
Andres Dyer
+ More

Press RSVP contact: Lainie Copicotto: lainie@aureliagroup.com

updates & such: http://twitter.com/SAFEmusic

@MiamiBites #MarchMadness Brunch with @AnglersResort 3/19/11

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Sponsored by Soul Of Miami!
Saturday, March 19 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Angler’s Boutique Resort
660 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach FL

RSVP on Tweetvite.

Sponsorship information here!

@MiamiBites is hosting a #MarchMadness Brunch with @AnglersResort at 660 at The Anglers on Washington Ave in #SouthBeach.

It is that time of the year called March Madness! Anglers has an amazing brunch menu and the most delicious drinks around. So we thought, why not host a March Madness Brunch Up! For brunch, they also have $25 all you can drink Mimosas and Blood Mary’s.

The first game of the day starts at Noon and the second game starts at 2:30pm. They have a great Plasm TV and a super comfortable lounge area to watch the games. Anglers has several incredible outdoor areas to enjoy brunch with your friends and new friends. So what college did you GO to or what team are you rooting for this year?

We will be hosting our Brunch Madness get together from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday March, 19th. This is a great opportunity to mingle with new folks, enjoy a delicious brunch, watch some college basketball and of course talk a little social media.

Each guest will arrive to a complimentary glass of champagne and Holey Donuts for the table which are hand made and addictive. All you have to say is Miami Bites! They also have a great Foursquare special to check out!

We look forward to seeing U Saturday! Make sure you at least say Hi to Steve Green when you arrive.

Celebrate St Patty’s Day At Finnegans River 3/17/11

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Celebrate St Patty’s Day At Finnegans River
Thursday . March 17th 2011
401 SW 3rd AVE

Getting lucky is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Enjoy $1 Beers, $2 Stone Crab Legs & $3 St. Patty’s Day Shots.

Live Karaoke & Free Giveaways!
Music by Miguel G. & MC Buster Cox

Shenanigans start at Noon . Arrive by land or Sea.
Complimentary entrance before 8pm . RSVP@Yourvitaminc.com

Miami Science Museum Big Bang after party 3/26/11

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March 26, 2011 at 11pm
JW Marriot Marquis & Hotel Beaux Arts
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Downtown Miami

To purchase tickets please visit: www.miamisci.org/atmiasci
Facebook facebook.com/miamisciencemuseum
All proceeds directly benefit the Miami Science Museum and its programs.

Priced at $50 a ticket (versus $500 for the Gala), AND a $10 discount for the afterparty for any member of any young professional group in Miami until March 11, it’s a hot ticket and chance for people to get in. Complete details below. Let me know if you can cover before the March 11 discount expires!

MiaSci’s Young Patrons, the Museum’s thriving young professionals group, have decided to turn their yearly culmination event into a swanky, Miami nightlife-inspired after party to follow the museum’s signature Gala. MiaSci’s Big Bang After Party will begin where the traditional Galaxy Gala leaves off. Big Bang attendees and Gala goers that choose to attend the after party will be transported into deep space, homage to the museum’s historic Planetarium, where specialty lighting, music and performance artists will welcome attendees with a symbolic Big Bang (literally).

The night will feature special performances by Latin fusion funk band Xperimento and two well-known local DJ’s spinning dance music reminiscent of the Miami Beach club scene. The event will also have premium open bars to keep attendees hydrated and a gourmet dessert bar to enjoy late night treats.

12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art IV Music for home-made electronics and gyroscopes 3/20/11

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12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art IV: Music for home-made electronics and gyroscopes
Featuring El MuCo and The UOM
March 20, 2011 at 7PM
Brook Dorsch Gallery
151 NW 24rd Street
Wynwood District
Miami, FL 33127

El Muco talk followed by the concert
FREE
info@12nights.org
www.12nights.org/Season4/season4.html

Tonight, we are presenting two exciting multi instrumental groups: El Muco from New Haven, CT and The UOM from Miami, FL.

El Muco’s Brian Kane and Scott Petersen will perform on custom designed electronic instruments, creating ambient evolving and self-sustaining sonic textures with a high degree of complexity and internal life. El Muco will talk about their instruments before the concert and invite the audience to play the instruments before and after the concert!

The UOM uses a gyroscope as a metaphor for collective improvisation. Through the exploration of current and vintage technologies, the UOM seeks the inner sanctum of sound art: the majesty of a gesture that cannot be repeated and an experience that is at once unforeseeable and inevitable.

This event is a part of XXI Subtropics Festival (subtropics.org).

With the support of Foundation of Emerging Technologies and Arts, Brook Dorsch Gallery, Harold Golen Gallery, SCFA and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

O, Miami Miami-Dade Poetry Festival April, 2011

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Is it possible to get all 2.5 million people in Miami-Dade County to encounter a poem in just thirty days? Who would even try?

University of Wynwood is proud to announce the most ambitious project in its three-year history: O, Miami, a county- wide celebration of contemporary poetry.

How Pedestrian – Poems on the Street

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O, Miami is a month-long effort to get every single person in Miami-Dade County—all 2.5 million of them—to encounter a poem. Designed and produced by University of Wynwood, O, Miami is made possible through generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

“O, Miami will help engage South Florida in great literature, and remind us all how important and enriching poetry can be in our lives,” said Dennis Scholl, Knight Foundation’s vice president/arts.

Beginning April 1st and ending April 30th, Miami-Dade County will be flooded by over 30 events and 23 projects that bring poetry to a new audience. Over fifty poets from around the world will participate, in addition to 30 partner organizations and a vast array of cultural curators.

“Traditionally, you ask the audience to come to your festival,” says O, Miami Director P. Scott Cunningham, “We tried to design a festival that comes to the audience.”

Events include

-Poetry readings by United States Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin, the actor James Franco, Tony Hoagland, and Iraq War Veteran Brian Turner

-Poet Anne Carson collaborating with choreographers Rashaun Mitchell and Jonah Bokaer from the Merce Cunningham Dance Company

-The Anthology of Rap—Yale University Press’s definitive text on hip-hop lyrics—presents an evening of rap and poetry

-Dual language readings by Forrest Gander, Victor Rodriguez Nunez, and Raúl Zurita

-Eating Our Words, a night of food and poetry inside of Key Biscayne’s Bill Bagg State Park

-Abe’s Penny Live, a month-long exhibition of Miami photographers designed to incite new work by local poets (with original “writing spaces” designed by New World School of the Arts students)

Projects include

-“Herald Bloom”, a poetic spokesperson for The Miami Herald who will be writing original verse versions of the day’s news published on miamiherald.com and on Twitter @heraldbloom

-Poetry Society of America’s Poetry in Motion program on Miami-Dade County buses, featuring a poem by Charles Simic in English beside brand-new translations of that poem in Spanish and Creole

-A “Poetic Guide” to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens, created by local Miami poets and installed inside the Gardens throughout the month of April

-“One Poem, One Community”: a poetry postcard created by Florida Center for the Literary Arts and featuring a poem in English and Spanish by W.S. Merwin that will be distributed throughout Miami-Dade County

-“Now Taste This!” Poetry in Miami area restaurants curated by Jen Karetnik

-“How Pedestrian” Random Miamians will be stopped on the street and asked to read a contemporary poem; then the videos will be posted to omiami.org

-Poetry banners in Everglades National Park

-Poems in Miami-Dade County schools and prisons

O, Miami begins on the morning of April 1 with a dedication ceremony and special announcement at the Ziff Ballet Opera House courtyard at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and culminates in a four-day celebration titled “Final Lines” at the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center on Miami Beach.

“Final Lines” begins on Wednesday, April 27th with a bilingual reading by Forrest Gander and Victor Rodriguez-Nunez. Thursday, April 28th features the poetry of James Franco and Tony Hoagland, moderated by Campbell McGrath, and also includes a late night event hosted by Literary Death Match that will feature New Yorker editor Ben Greenman and Miami author Patricia Engel. On Friday, April 29th, the main hall at New World Center welcomes Yale University Press’s “The Anthology of Rap”, followed by a late night performance at Purdy Lounge by Andrew Whiteman from Broken Social Scene and Andrew Yeomanson, aka DJ Le SPAM of the SPAM All-Stars. “Final Lines” culminates on Saturday the 30th with poets Brian Tuner, Raúl Zurita, Jill McDonough in the afternoon and W.S. Merwin and Carla Faesler in the evening.

Additional information—including a schedule, partners, and participants—can be found at www.omiami.org.

Principal Sponsors: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, WLRN, Books & Books, and Miami Design District.

About O, Miami The goal of O, Miami is for every single person in Miami-Dade County to encounter a poem during the month of April 2011. O, Miami is produced by the University of Wynwood and funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. For more, visit omiami.org.

About University of Wynwood University of Wynwood curates events and projects that advance contemporary literature in Miami, FL. Founded in 2008 by P. Scott Cunningham, University of Wynwood combines the guise of a university with the infrastructure of a non- profit arts organization in order to produce innovative programming. For more, visit universityofwynwood.org.

About Knight Foundation The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation advances journalism in the digital age and invests in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Knight Foundation focuses on projects that promote informed, engaged communities and lead to transformational change. For more, visit www.knightfoundation.org.

Vizcaya Moonlight Garden Tour 3/16-17/11

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March 16 & 17, 6:30 pm
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue
www.vizcayamuseum.org

Experience a South Florida treasure by moonlight this week!

Enjoy Vizcaya’s breathtaking gardens along Biscayne Bay under the light of the full moon. Enjoy informal concerts of live music. Light refreshments for sale in the courtyard of the Main House. Vizcaya’s Volunteer Guides will be on hand to answer questions and lead area tours in the gardens. Reservations are not required. Not all garden areas are wheelchair-accessible.

Arts for Learning’s Visual Arts Strategy Bonanza 3/19-20/11

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Arts for Learning’s Visual Arts Strategy Bonanza in Partnership with the Guggenheim Museum
March 19-20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Little Haiti Cultural Complex
260 NE 59th Terrace, Miami

Are you interested in learning more about how the visual arts can be used as a teaching tool for both students and adults? Attend this two-day workshop which provides expert knowledge and best practices for using the visual arts in teaching. The workshop is open to the public and people from all artistic and academic backgrounds are welcome. Leading the workshop on Saturday will be Greer Kudon, Senior Education Manager, Learning Through Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Sunday will feature hands-on instruction by acclaimed South Florida artist Laura Luna and a discussion with Wendy Wolf, leader in visual thinking strategies. The cost is $40 for both days or $20 for one session. Contact Betsy Mullins at (305) 576-1212 x 22, Betsy@A4Lmiami.org. Space is limited.

A special thank you to David Strawderman of Bagel Emporium for providing the food for this event.

All boutiques and intensives are made possible with support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Cultural Arts Council, the Children’s Trust, MetLife and the National Arts for Learning Network, the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, National Endowment for the Arts, our partners, friends, and individuals.

Boutiques are part of the Building Assets Program. The program is funded in part by The Children’s Trust. The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.

Salsabor Saturday at Taurus in the Grove 3/19/11

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Salsabor Saturday @Taurus in the Grove!
Saturday, March 19, 9pm-3am
@Taurus in the Grove!
3540 Main Highway
Coconut Grove, FL

Salsabor Saturdays Is Back By Popular Demand!

You love the Taurus’ perfectly cozy and romantic atmosphere, its wooden dance floor, delicious freshly-made Pisco Sours, the spacious lounge-style outdoor seating, and DJ Jorge Charun’s intoxicating beats and We Love You so we are bringing our amazing Salsabor Saturdays back.

Come enjoy an exciting evening amongst beautiful people, friends and loved ones. Hard core salsa dancers as we…ll as beginners can enjoy the evening from 9 pm to 3 am.

We Are Celebrating Betsy Earl’s And Pablo’s B-Day This Sturday! Is Going To Be Another Awesome Night!

Enjoy the best Salsa in Miami, along with Merengue, Bachata and much more.

Free Salsa Class brought to you by Mike Calderon from Sobe Salsa starts @ 9 pm.

Don’t forget Taurus’ Free Valet Parking and amazing food!

We are expecting you! So come ready to Dance your shoes off!
See you Saturday! Salsabor Saturdays @ The Taurus.

For party details, birthdays, and bottles please contact:
Jorge Charun 703.568.7181

Slow Food Miami Dinner at Sustain Restaurant + Bar 3/23/11

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Slow Food Miami Dinner at Sustain restaurant + bar
March 23, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Sustain restaurant + bar
3252 NE First Street Mid-Town Miami
More Information.

Slow Food Miami invites you to a family-style dinner showcasing Florida heirloom tomatoes from Teena’s Pride. Meet farmer, Teena Borek, and enjoy a locally inspired four-course meal prepared by chef Alex Pinero of Sustain Restaurant + Bar. March 23, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Spring Into Fashion with Easter Bunny Brunch at Miami International Mall 4/9/11

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“Spring Into Fashion” At Miami International Mall With An Easter Bunny Brunch And Fashion Show
Sat., April 9, 2011
Miami International Mall (Center court)
1455 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172

11:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Easter Bunny arrival
11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Brunch & photos with Easter Bunny $10
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fashion Show
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Easter Kidgits event

Brunch tickets can be purchased at Guest Services.
Bunny Brunch to benefit Doral Relay for Life – $10
Easter Kidgits event – FREE for Kidgits Club members
To purchase tickets, please call Isabel at (305) 593-1775, ext. 224.

Event to raise funds for Doral Relay for Life

Families are invited to “Spring Into Fashion” at Miami International Mall. The celebration will kick-off with the Easter Bunny arriving in a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue truck. Then the Easter Bunny will hop on over to the mall to join families for a delicious brunch. Funds raised from the brunch will benefit Doral Relay for Life, which organizes nationwide races to fight cancer. Kids will also enjoy interactive games, arts and crafts and prize giveaways. The Easter festivities will end with a fashion show, offering attendees a look at the latest fashions for spring. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to take pictures of the Easter Bunny.

Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club, during regular mall hours, for a 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.

Tim Hardaway Hosts King Pins Challenge 3 3/20/11

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Community Leaders join forces to fight teen substance abuse at Third annual king pins challenge
Sunday, March 20, 5-8 p.m.
Splitsville, America’s Bowling Alley at The Shops at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143

Former Miami Heat Guard Tim Hardaway to be Celebrity Host;
Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson to Attend

The community is invited to be spectators at the event; tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased online at www.informedfamilies.org/kpc or by phone at (305) 856-4037. Tickets include the buffet and non-alcoholicbeverages.

Thirteen teams of South Miami civic and business leaders, sports celebrities, law enforcement members and area high school students will help raise funds for the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition during the March 20 King Pins Challenge III, a bowling tournament providing family fun and entertainment.

South Miami Drug-Free Coalition, a project of Informed Families, encourages South Miamichildren to lead safe, healthy and drug-free lives.

Former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway and his wife Yolanda will serve as honorary King Pins co-chairs for the event. Hardaway will also be the celebrity host of the event, and baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson will be in attendance to support the event.

In addition to bowling, guests will enjoy a performance by local recording artist ArielRose. The evening’s program will also include children’s activities and a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia, jewelry, art and gift certificates donated by area businesses.

South Miami Drug-Free Coalition Director Margaret Sotham said, “I’m very proud of the South Miami community and its leadership for participating in the King Pins Challenge. Funds raised will help make our community a safer place to raise our children, support efforts to reduce access to alcohol and other drugs, raise awareness in the community, and change behaviors so that fewer kids are using dangerous substances.”

The King Pins Challenge III is presented by SPLITSVILLE and SoMiMAG, and sponsored in part by Johnny Rockets, South Miami Hospital, Red/Sunset Merchants Association, First National Bank of South Miami, County Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez, Police Benevolent Association, South Miami Rotary International, LAZ Parking, Community Newspapers and The Shops at Sunset Place. To be a sponsor, please call (305) 856-4037.

Formed in 2003, the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition is sponsored by Informed Families. The coalition brings together parents and youth with representatives from business, education, government, law enforcement, health care, faith communities, and civic and social organizations to reduce youth substance use.

A non-profit organization founded in 1982, the mission of Informed Families is helping kids grow up safe, healthy and drug-free. Informed Families focuses on educating, involving and empoweringparents to work together to set boundaries and monitor their children’s behavior to prevent underage drinking, substance abuse and other harmful behaviors. Affiliated with the National Family Partnership, Informed Families is best known for being the Florida Sponsor of the National Red Ribbon Campaign. Informed Families also boasts multiple school and community basedprevention programs targeting youth, parents and communities. For more information on Informed Families, please visit our website at www.informedfamilies.org, or call us at (305) 856-4886.

Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show 3/25-28/11

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Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show
March 25 – 28, 2011
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL
(just east of Meridian Avenue at 17th Street)
www.homeshowspecials.com

Friday & Saturday: Noon-10:30 pm
Sunday: Noon-7:30 pm
Monday: 6:00 pm-10:30 pm

Miami’s premier home improvement event returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center. Thousands of products and services will be on display in one convenient location.. The Home Design & Remodeling Show is a unique marketplace that enables homeowners to experience the products and services first hand, talk one-on-one with the experts and get personalized advice to plan individual home improvement projects. From easy-to-implement redesigns to full renovations, the wide variety of displays will provide inspiration to improve, update and renovate the home. Consumers can shop onsite, compare products in person and save with the special show prices offered throughout the event.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THE TRADE.

This year’s show will feature: Andrew Downward from HGTV’s Divine Design
Andrew will show how to totally change a room for under $100 and love it!
Complimentary seminars will be held at 1:00 & 4:00 pm Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27th.

Wine and Cheese Nights at the Show
Enjoy The Home Design & Remodeling Show during the Wine and Cheese Nights, Friday and Monday. Purchase a glass of wine at the Wine Bar and enjoy complimentary cheese.

Celebrity Designer Showcase
Elegant designer showrooms will be created for South Florida media personalities.

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2011 Nautica South Beach Triathlon 4/9-10/11

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Nautica South Beach Triathlon Hits Miami Beach for 4th Year in a Row
Saturday, April 9, 2011 – Beach Expo
Sunday, April 10, 2011 – Race Day
Lummus Park
4th and Ocean Drive.
Miami Beach
www.nauticasobetri.com

Nautica South Beach Triathlon Hits Miami Beach for 4th Year in a Row
Celebrities, athletes and locals face-off to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Nautica South Beach Triathlon Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, April 9, 2011 – Beach Expo
1:00 p.m. Registration and Packet Pickup Begins
Beach Expo Opens/Interactive Booths Open
Triathlon, Swim, Bike and Nutrition Clinics Begin/Sand Castle Demo Begins
4:00 p.m. Triathlon, Swim, Bike and Nutrition Clinics End/Sand Castle Demo Ends
5:00 p.m. Registration and Packet Pick Up Ends

Sunday, April 10, 2011 – Race Day
5:30 a.m. Packet Pickup, Body marking and Transition Area Opens
6:40 a.m. Packet Pickup and Registration Closes
6:44 a.m. International Pre-Race Meeting at International Swim Start
6:55 a.m. International Distance Race Start
7:20 a.m. Classic Distance Pre-race Meeting at Main Stage
7:25 a.m. National Anthem at Main Stage
7:40 a.m. Classic Race Start
8:00 a.m. Fun Zone and Nautica Tot Trot and Kids Run Registration Opens
10:00 a.m. Nautica Kids Run and Tot Trot Start
10:15 a.m. Professional Triathlete Awards Ceremony
Check Presentation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Celebrity Division Awards Ceremony
10:30 a.m. Competitor Awards Ceremony
12:00 p.m. FunZone Closes

On Sunday, April 10, 2011, celebrities, athletes, corporate teams, paratriathletes and professional triathletes will meet on the sunny shores of South Beach for the fourth annual Nautica South Beach Triathlon. The highly anticipated race expects to draw hundreds of spectators to cheer on the fierce competition, as well as enjoy an activity-filled day on the sizzling sands of Miami Beach. The Nautica South Beach Triathlon benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where a portion of the proceeds goes directly to pediatric cancer research. Celebrities confirmed to participate include “Rules of Engagement” stars Patrick Warburton and Megyn Price, “Pirates of the Caribbean’s” Patrick Fabian and returning participants, 2010 Ironman World Champion Chris “Macca” McCormack, actors Geoff Stults and Cristian de la Fuente, as well as actress Heather Tom and NBC “The Biggest Loser’s” Ali Vincent.

Participants from around the world will travel to South Beach for what has become one of the top athletic events of the year in South Florida. At 6:55 a.m., the International Distance Race will kick off with an invigorating 1.5K ocean swim, a 40K bike over Miami Beach’s causeways, and conclude with a 10K run alongside Miami Beach’s famous Art Deco District. At 7:40a.m., participants in the Classic Distance Race will hit the beach for a half-mile ocean swim, 19-mile bike and four-mile run. Both races will make their grand finish on the warm and smooth sands of South Beach.

“With the success of last year’s Nautica South Beach Triathlon, we are pleased to welcome back our loyal competitors, along with a new group of dedicated athletes, triathletes and paratriathletes, as they prepare to take on the challenging journey ahead, “ said Karen Murray, President of Nautica®. “South Beach continues to be the perfect destination for the competition and we are excited for this year’s participants to make it an event to remember.”

This year, for the first time, the Nautica South Beach Triathlon will be a part of The Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup, an internationally-renowned series for both professional and amateur athletes that is made up of seven of the most prominent international-distance triathlon events in the United States. In the professional series, the fastest endurance athletes on the planet compete for points across America in pursuit of the Toyota Cup, in addition to one of the richest prize purses in the world. Accordingly, the most accomplished Elite amateurs compete for the Elite Amateur Championship. At the amateur level, top age group athletes from each race will be eligible to compete for their respective Amateur Championships at the Toyota US Open Triathlon in Dallas, Texas on October 2, 2011.

“For the past four years, we’ve teamed up with Nautica to bring together athletes from around the globe to swim, bike and run in one of the most renowned cities in the United States,” said Michael Epstein, President of MESP, Inc. “It is with great excitement that we welcome this event back to Miami Beach and continue toward our goal of promoting healthy bodies and raising money for an amazing cause.”

2010’s participants included twelve-time Ironman champion Chris “Macca” McCormack, co-anchor and national correspondent for NBC’s “Today Show” Natalie Morales, actress Eliza Dushku, former NBA player Rick Fox, NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” winner Ali Vincent, “The Bold and the Beautiful’s” Heather Tom, “The Bachelor’s” Andy Baldwin, three-time Winter X Games freestyle skiing gold medalist Sarah Burke and returning competitor, actor Geoff Stults, who helped raise $175,000 for St. Jude. Organizers of the Nautica South Beach Triathlon, the sister event to the popular Nautica Malibu Triathlon, are expecting to raise more than last year and already the sign-up and registration numbers have exceeded 2010’s figures.

For more information or to register for the Nautica South Beach Triathlon please visit the website at www.nauticasobetri.com. Registration is open to all. Participants can register as a St. Jude Charity Athlete and raise funds to help fight cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Racers have the option to compete individually or as part of a relay team. The fee for the International Distance Race is $140 for individual participants and $225 for relay teams. The Classic Distance Race is $95 for individual participants and $165 for relay teams. The Classic Distance Race will be limited to 1,700 participants; the International race is already sold out.

ABOUT NAUTICA:
Founded in 1983, Nautica® is a leading global lifestyle brand ranging from men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and accessories to a complete home collection. Nautica® products are refined casual classics inspired and energized by the water that are always crisp, clean and distinct. Today Nautica® is
available in more than 60 countries with more than 200 Nautica® branded stores worldwide. In 2003, the
Company was acquired by VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel with more than 30 brands, including Wrangler, The North Face, Lee, Vans, Nautica, 7 For All Mankind, Eagle Creek, Eastpak, Ella Moss, JanSport, lucy, John Varvatos, Kipling, Majestic, Napapijri, Red Kap, Reef, Riders and Splendid. For additional information, please go to www.nautica.com and www.vfc.com.

ABOUT ST. JUDE:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National CancerInstitute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.

ABOUT MESP:
Since 1986, MESP, Inc. has been a leader in lifestyle sports marketing. As a full service marketing and production company, MESP consistently delivers top quality events and unique brand driven marketing programs to tens of thousands of athletes throughout the United States. MESP currently produces high profile events such as the Nautica Malibu Triathlon, the Nautica South Beach Triathlon, and the Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run Series. MESP strives to produce events with a festive atmosphere that make a difference in people’s lives and that continually maximize the enjoyment of the athletes, the exposure of the sponsors, and the well-being of the community. MESP events have raised over $6 million for various philanthropic organizations such as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Operation Gratitude. Our clients past and present include: Adidas, Allied Domecq, Amgen Inc., Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc., Audi of America Inc., Kraft Foods, Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, Dole Food Company Inc., Ford Motor Company, Herbalife International of America Inc., John Paul Mitchell Systems, Kaiser Permanente, K-Swiss Inc., Rodale Inc., Monster Beverage Company, Nautica, Nestle USA, PepsiCo, S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Suburu of America, Toyota Motor Sales, The Walt Disney Corporation, Wolverine Worldwide, Wynn Las Vegas and many more.

ABOUT LIFE TIME FITNESS TRIATHLON SERIES:
In groundbreaking fashion, the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series was launched in 2006 and created the first-ever connection among several of the most prominent international-distance triathlon events in the United States. Throughout the Series, an international field of professional triathletes battle to earn points and a chance to win the coveted Toyota Cup. For more information, visit the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup website, racetothetoyotacup.com.

Funkshion Fashion Week Miami 3/22-26/11

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March 22-26, 2011
Events and shows to take place at the tents built on the sand at 10th and Ocean Drive
For almost every event/show hundreds of people can rsvp to the website and attend, free of charge.
www.funkshion.com

March 22nd 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Media Reception (pick up passes, cocktails, etc)
Eden Restaurant
23rd and Collins. (210 23rd).
Media Only.

March 22nd, 8PM
Richie Rich and Pachi Lake will host a kick-off dinner party.
Eden restaurant on 23rd and Collins.
The public can attend but will need to book a table at the restaurant. www.edensouthbeach.com

March 23rd Opening Night
8:00PM Sexxy Pop by Richie Rich and Pachi Lake
9:00PM Villionaire by Richie Rich. Creative director – Angelo Lambrou
Runway fashion shows followed by an after party in tents until Midnight.

March 24th
1PM -3PM Multiple, consecutive fashion shows by Miami International University of Art and Design Students
7PM -11PM Italian TV Moda runway show with designs from Roberto Cavalli, Vivienne Westwood, Blumarine
Iceberg, Alberta Ferretti, Moschino, Stella McCartney, Byblos, Parah and VDP. This is a 2hr fashion show made for TV with LIVE performances.

March 25th
7PM -11PM Fashion Loves Haiti: Changing the perception of fashion through Haiti’s leading designers.
As a follow up to last year’s Earthquake Relief Show for Haiti, these designers will exhibit an array of fashion talents and achievements. The presentation will shine the light on the island and the role that Fashion can play in the rebuilding efforts. This will be an exceptional display of creativity beyond all odds while overcoming numerous adversities. A special presentation by Michael Capponi on the work he has accomplished in the past year.

March 26th Sold Out For The Public – Covering Media only
2PM-11pm Funkshion Presents Masquerade Motel
Featuring Fashion Shows By Indashio And The Blonds That Will Coincide With A Performance By Swedish House Mafia

As with every year, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, will fuse music and fashion and like no other city in the world could do.
This is Fashion Week – Miami Style!

Funkshion – Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrates its 16th season with an amazing line up of shows, benefits, and concerts. The, two block long, state of the art fashion and event tents will be built directly the sand, with an entrance on 10th Street and Ocean Drive in Lummus Park in the heart of Miami Beach, Fl. The venue will feature three unique spaces with a large court yard for sponsor activations in the main area.

FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a four day/evening long event that provides an intelligent, innovative platform for progressive and established designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers. The shows are geared towards designer diffusion collections and innovative lifestyle brands. Designers will integrate music into their shows, many personally selecting their favorite celebrity DJs and bands to preside over their runway shows.

Events and shows to take place at the tents built on the sand at 10th and Ocean Drive
As with every year, we make many events and shows available to the public. For (almost) every event/show hundreds of people can rsvp to the website and attend, free of charge. The only exceptions would be the dinner party by Richie Rich where the dinner reservation would be needed. Also Saturday night, unless more tickets become available the entire evening is sold out.

Travesias by Helier Batista Art Exhibition 3/19/11

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Travesias by Helier Batista
Saturday, March 19 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Aperture studios
7360 SW 41 St
Miami, FL 33155
Enjoy this wonderful experience that everyone is talking about…the New Bird Road Art Walk!

Meet local artists in their own studios
View Gallery exhibitis
People Watching
Complimentary cocktails & hors d’ oeuvres
Enjoy Gourmet Food Trucks
Free Parking & complimentary shuttle service
Amazing ART by Miami’s hottest artists

On the third Saturday of each month the artists of the Bird Road Art District (BRAD) open their studios to host a monthly Art Walk from 7:00pm-10:00pm in one of Miami’s oldest art districts.

The Bird Road Art Walk is a unique opportunity to go behind-the-scenes for a personal look at the creative process. During the Art Walks you have the chance to meet the artists in their own creative spaces and the prospect of being among the… first to view their newest artwork.

Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d’ oeuvres, free parking and our very own Bird Road Art Walk Shuttle, courtesy of Norle Properties that will take you to each major studio hub throughout the night.

The participating studios offer a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums; hand-blown glass, painting in all genres, mosaics, frescos, installations, photography, conceptual art, sculpture, digital art etc… are all to be found.

Start your art walk at any of these participating studios/spaces:
Accent Alternative Art Space
Akuara Teatro Workshop
Art Works II
Aperture Studios
Carlos Antonio Rancano
Chavarriaga Fine Art Studio
Deadalus Art Projects
Erik Speyer Studio
Esteban Blanco Art Studio
Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studio
Ismael Gomez Peralta Studio
Lambertini Art
Luis Fuentes’ Radical Art Spot
Madero Art
MANO Fine Art Project Space
Miami Art Club
Nestor Arenas Fine Art
Nickel Glass Studio/Matthew Miller
Onate Art Gallery
Pablo Lazo Studio
Rafael Consuegra/Caudart Gallery & Studio
Ray Azcuy Art Studio
Romero Hidalgo Artists’ Studios
Tropical Art Gallery@Palmetto Carpet
The Warehouse/Roberto Bilbao
Valmar Design Studio

Tell your friends about the new Bird Road Art Walk every third Saturday from 7:00-10:00 pm

Stay Connected:
Facebook – Bird Road Art District
Follow us on twitter @BirdRoadArts

Peru Chamber Extraordinary Business Opportunities 3/17/11

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Peru Chamber Extraordinary Business Opportunities
Thursday March 17, 2011
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Miami Free Zone
2305 Nw 107th Ave #107
Doral, FL 33172

We Invite You To Have An Afternoon Full Of Surprises.
Come And Enjoy Some Of Our Peruvian Cuisine And Music.
We Will Be Raffling Flight Lima-Miami-Lima

Peru’s Agenda: 100 years of Machu Picchu
04:15 PM: Opening and trade show
04:45 PM: Business Opportunities in Peru
05:15 PM: Business Presentations
05:45 PM: Presentation of Main Sponsors
06:00 PM: Cocktail, Tradeshow and Presentation of Target Turismo
09:00 PM: End of Event

For more information contact us at: camara@peruchamberusa.com

Peruvian Chamber of Commerce of South Florida & Target Magazine

Alter Ego Exotique Retro Fetish Party 4/9/11

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Exotique Retro Fetish Party
Saturday April 9
Sky Nightclub

Many thanks to all of our friends who came out this past Saturday for the Medical Fetish Party at SKY Nightclub. If you attended and wish to see the gallery, be sure to reserve your access by entering your secret code. The gallery is not up yet, but it will usually be posted on the site by the Friday following the party.

Our next event is one of the most popular monthly events of the year. It’s the ever-popular EXOTIQUE Retro Fetish Party, and it takes place on Saturday April 9 @ SKY Nightclub. If you’re ready to party like it’s 1955, be sure to show up in your finest corsets, girdles & garters for this tribute to the underground fetish culture of the 1950s and the immortal Bettie Page. You can RSVP now.

>>Purchase Tickets<<

Earlybird Tickets
Come by the store thru Sunday March 20 and get your discount tickets for only $10. $15 after. Tickets are also available online for $15 +2.50 svc fee (available online until Friday at 4pm), or wait until the last minute and get yours at the door for full price $20.

Flyer Credits
Thanks to fetish model Aurora Natrix as well as photographers KandiPixels & BlastEm Photography for contributing to our April party flyer.
For the latest, greatest information, or to purchase tickets, please visit:
TheFetishParty.com

LABA March Networking Event 3/16/11

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The LABA March Networking Event
March 16th, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Morton’s at the Colonade Rotunda
180 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, Fl.

The LABA March Networking Event will be taking place on March 16th, 2011; Sponsored by Florida Venture Foundation; with special guests: Commissioner Chairman Joe Martinez and Commissioner Carlos Gimenez Candidate for Mayor of Miami-Dade County; Co-hosted by Morton’s at the Colonade Rotunda 180 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, Fl.

Come and join us for just $15.00 (for non-members) to enjoy the LABA Raffle, music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.

Bring and invite your friends and business associates. I hope to see you there!

The Return of 2 Degrees at Level 25 in the Conrad Hotel 3/24/11

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You are cordially invited to attend… “The Return of 2 Degrees”
Thursday, March 24th, 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Level 25 at the Conrad Hotel
1395 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131

You’ve been waiting, you’ve been asking and now it’s finally here. After a much needed hiatus, ‘2 Degrees’ is back!
Join us at the captivating and chic Bar at Level 25 on the 25th floor of the Conrad Hotel for an evening of relaxed and informal networking. Come experience what it means to be connected by 2 Degrees.

There will be drink specials during happy hour and valet parking will be available at a discounted rate. Business attire is required. Please RSVP here.

Your Hosts for the Evening,
Jason Carter (CresaPartners)
Brandon K. Davis (Johnson Controls)
Kevin V. Michael (Invizio)
Truscott Miller (Orange Bowl Committee)

Giacomo Gates, the Touchstone of Jazz Vocalists 3/23-24/11

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Giacomo Gates Swinging Florida in March…
…while swinging through Florida!
Monday, March 23, 2011 9pm-1am
Blue Jean Blues
w/ The Danny Burger Trio
3320 NE 33RD St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
bluejeanblues.net

Tuesday, March 24, 2011 9pm-1am
Van Dyke
w/ The Danny Burger Trio
846 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139
thevandykecafe.com

Giacomo’s is inviting YOU to join him for the coolest, swingingest, live jazz to be heard anywhere.

Buy Giacomo’s Luminosity CD

Be sure to read the Spotlight Feature on Giacomo in this month’s edition of Jazz & Blues Florida!

Jazz & Blues Florida

A Night In Bollywood benefiting Orphaned Children 3/26/11

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Saturday, March 26th, 7pm-11pm
1400 S. Greenway Dr.
Coral Gables FL 33134

VIP TICKETS: 7:00 Early Admission, VIP Reception with Champagne & Cupcakes, Special Entertainment, Unlimited Drinks, $150

GENERAL TICKETS: 7:30 Admission, Cash Bar, $100

Buy Your Tickets Today!
Help Build An Orphanage To Transform Children’s Lives!
With Your help, we can all make a difference.
www.sunilshome.com/tickets

Join us as we celebrate Sunil’s Home Orphanage’s 4th annual “A Night In Bollywood”, Coral Gables’ most exotic and “over-the-top” event benefiting orphaned children in India! Sunil’s Home Orphanage is an organization which provides homeless and starving children in India with a place to call home, food, love, attention, and the education needed to break the cycle of homelessness to achieve his or her fullest potential and dreams. With an impressive 1,200 people in attendance throughout the evening at last years’ event, we raised the funds necessary to complete the construction of a second story which allowed us the opportunity to house and help even more children! This year, we strive to continue our high level of care while expanding to reach more homeless children. To date,Through our In-care program, soup kirchens, and clothing drives, Sunil’s Home Orphanage has helped more than 3,000 children!

Featured on numerous television networks and also touted by the media as “the most fun fundraiser of the century” and “the ‘funnest’ fundraiser in South Florida”, “A Night In Bollywood” is an event you won’t want to miss! Come prepared for a total sensory overload as you experience the sights and sounds of India without having to leave South Florida. Decadent Indian delicacies for the discerning palate, imaginative entertainment, amazing Bollywood dance performances, beautiful Indian decor, light shows, exotic aerial acrobats, live animals, Indian costume/sari contest, special video messages from the children, a massive silent auction, your chance to bid on and win dream vacations all around the world, and much much more! Buy your tickets now before we sell out, as ticket sales are limited!

SAVE Dade’s Women’s Committee Presents A Celebration of Art 4/7/11

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Thu, 04/07/2011 – 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL, 33127
More Info and Purchase Tickets.

Please join us Thursday, April 7, for live entertainment, libations, culinary treats, and the opportunity to win the signature piece from Nelson Viera’s Tattoo collection.

This event promises to be the best show Viera has displayed in his years of exhibiting. Tattoo is the edgier side of Viera’s body of work– A must see event in the heart of one of Wynwood’s hottest spots for the arts.

Our goal is to create a space for women in Miami-Dade County to come together for social and political engagement. The Committee has been working rigorously on this and other events that tie-in with the overall mission of SAVE Dade, and will ultimately engage more people in the fight for full equality.

Advanced tickets are now available for purchase online. The first 100 ticket holders will receive a FREE raffle ticket to win the signature piece from the Tattoo collection!
Thank you for continuing to be part of the movement for equality. You can learn more about the Women’s Committee and sign up to volunteer by clicking here.

Aesthetics and Values 2011 at The Frost Art Museum Opening 3/23/11

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The Frost Art Museum Presents
2011 Aesthetics & Values Exhibition An art exhibition curated by FIU Honor’s College Students
March 23, from 6 pm to 9 pm
Target Wednesday After Hours
The Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17 Street
Miami, FL 33199.

Writing done with fly pigment, ping pong balls in the shape of clouds and paper shapes that seem to go on forever are just a few of the objects that bridge the line between the real and surreal, the natural and man-made and the figurative and abstract works in the next installation of Aesthetics & Values Fine Art Exhibition (A&V) at The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University (FIU). Sixty-four FIU Honors College students worked with 10 of Miami’s most notable artists at the sixth annual A&V exhibition. This event, which is free and open to the public, runs from March 8, 2011 through April 17, 2011. The opening reception is March 23, 2011 during Target Wednesday After Hours from 6 pm to 9 pm at The Frost Art Museum located on 10975 SW 17 Street, Miami, FL 33199.

“This collaboration has proven to be quite successful,” said Carol Damian, Director and Chief Curator of The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum. “Now in its second year at the museum, this is a unique experience for students to learn the intricacies of curating an exhibition within the confines of a true operational museum.”

Each of these works will have visitors challenging the concept of reality. The A&V 2011 exhibition will feature the works of Daniel Arsham, José Bedia, Ivan Toth Depeña, Jacin Giordano, Fabian Peña, Karen Rifas, Cristina Lei Rodriguez, John Sanchez, Jen Stark and Antonia Wright. Several of the artists have created works specifically for this year’s exhibition.

“Most of my recent pieces are made with insect parts in a process where I transform these repulsive creatures into other anatomies. I re-context these organic elements into significant objects that address existential matters. The questioning of the artwork as a cultural product happens through an image of death and resurrection. The viewer’s perception is relocated; it is a “re-awakening” to place the spectator in an ambiguous perceptual trap. The artwork becomes both a map and a detour,” says artist Fabian Peña, whose work for the exhibition is a phrase written with fly pigment across the windows on the first floor of The Frost Art Museum.

The Aesthetics & Values seminar teaches students about the role art plays in the social and cultural events in history and our daily lives. Taught by artist and Honors College John Bailly, the class aims to show how artists have enforced or challenged authority and ideas on controversial social and cultural issues. Students participate in the art community and learn how art makes people see the world differently. The students, who major in many different fields, then act as curators and work closely with established local artists to create their own increasingly prestigious contemporary art exhibition. The Aesthetics & Values class is respected not only locally, but across the nation. A&V students have annually presented at the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference (NCHC) since 2007.

A&V will provide student-run tours of the exhibition on March 22, 2011 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at The Frost Art Museum. The opening reception will be during the museum’s popular Target Wednesday After Hours event on March 23, 2010 from 6 to 9 p.m. Target Wednesday After Hours is intended to supplement The Frost Art Museum’s exhibitions and grant visitors the opportunity to meet contemporary artists and connect with thought-provoking art of all mediums, live music, dance, films, and talks.

Image Credit: Daniel Arsham, Pixel Cloud (Miami), 2010, Plastique, peinture / Plastic, paint, 21 ¼ x 27 ½ x 31 inches
Courtesy of Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin

The Aesthetics and Values seminar, taught by artist and Honors College Fellow John Bailly, examines the vital role visual art plays in the social and cultural dialogue surrounding controversial issues. It investigates how artists have challenged or enforced authority by creating new aesthetics. It further explores how art is used to initiate, accelerate, or combat social change. Website: http://www.avexhibition.org.

HYPE Awards and Reception at the Four Seasons 3/16/11

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The HYPE Awards
Wednesday, March 16th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Four Seasons Miami
1435 Brickell Ave.

hosted by Adam “Koop” Kuperstein. Please register to attend.

Register Online
72-hour cancellation notice required in writing for refund.

Recognition carries immense power. Join us at the second annual HYPE Awards to recognize Miami’s brightest young professionals on March 16th at the Four Seasons.

The event will be emceed by Adam Kuperstein of NBC6 and will feature live musical performances, complimentary drinks and passed hors d’Å“uvres.

Cost is $45 for Members and $55 for Non-Members or On-Site Registrants. Visit www.MiamiChamber.com to register today.
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The Awards will be presented in five categories that include: The Entrepreneur Award, The Go Getter Award, The Difference Maker Award, The Rookie of the Year Award and The MVG (Most Valuable Graduate) Award.

The HYPE Awards will be presented at an evening cocktail and networking reception on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Four Seasons located at 1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL.

Corporate and table sponsorship packages are available for a limited time. For information please contact Crystal Renta: 305-577-5486 or email crenta@miamichamber.com

Educate Tomorrow Wine Tasting 6/2/11

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Educate Tomorrow’s Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
Thursday, June 2, 6 pm – 9 pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Wynwood District

tickets $75 per person

The wine tasting will feature an extraordinary selection of wines from across the globe. Passed hors d’oeuvres will also be served throughout the evening. Guests will also enjoy a silent auction, featuring an amazing selection of items that will include: jewelry, exceptional works of art, vacation getaways, fine wines, sporting goods, gift certificates and much more.
Donations of $75 in advance or $100 will be accepted at the door.

Purchase tickets online.

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE: $250 – $10,000
Contact Shawn Joost for further information, joost@educatetomorrow.org

Event Chairs: Stacey Koch Lieberman, Ivette Day

A portion of your ticket is tax deductible. Educate Tomorrow is a certified 501(c)(3) organization.
Graphics Donated by Amaniac Design

Eléctrico electronica showcase presented by Ableton 3/23/11

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Eléctrico. An electronica showcase presented by Ableton (No cover)
Wednesday March 23, 7pm
Grand Central
697 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136

More Information.

7 pm – Doors open
8.pm- DJ MrPauer
8.45pm – DJ Chulius from Los amigos invisibles
9.30 pm- Digital 21 vs Ana Curra

RSVP on Facebook.
Get direction to Grand Central

DIGITAL 21 VS ANA CURRA will be preceded by two amazing DJ talents: MR PAUER and DJ CHULIUS (from Amigos Invisibles)

Lowe Museum presentation of West Encounters East 3/16/11

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Brian Dursum, director of Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami, and Stella M. Holmes, founder of The Brickellian Inc. and Brickell Gallery Night, invite you to the presentation of West Encounters East
Wednesday, March 16, 8-10 p.m.
Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Drive
UM’s Coral Gables campus.

The event will be presented under the auspices of the Consulate General of Argentina in Miami.
Free and Open to the Public

The evening includes an informative speech by Joel Hollander, Ph.D., an art historian and full-time faculty member at the UM, focusing on reflections of Japanese art and culture in the imagery of contemporary Argentine artists, including Valeria Yamamoto, Ary Kaplan Nakamura, Guillermo Ueno, and Lucila Heinberg. This presentation will be followed by a reception and refreshments. The work of these artists will be shown in a special pavilion at arteamericas art fair, March 25 – 28, Miami Beach Convention Center).

Ms. Holmes said the focus of “West Encounters East” is to rethink the significance of cultural exchange and diversity in contemporary society by identifying emerging and mid-career Latin American artists of Asian heritage.

“It’s a natural evolution of Brickell Gallery Night’s mission to introduce emerging artists with Asian roots to the West,” Ms. Holmes said. “For me, the emphasis is the fusion of the two traditions. I think of it as Artists Without Borders – a beautiful way that we can learn from each other through a meaningful exchange of culture.”

“One of the primary considerations in ‘West Encounters East’ is to investigate how officially sponsored Japanese emigration programs to South America during the late 19th century and first half of the 20th century changed the ethnic and cultural heritage of Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Peru, as well as other countries in the region,” Dr. Hollander added. “The precedent for exploring how Western artists respond to Eastern art and culture can be traced back to the French Impressionists who helped to shape the genesis of modern art.”

Ary Kaplan Nakamura, Espejitos Japoneses (2009), Fotografía Digital Color, Toma Directa, 1/8 edition, 16 x 20 in., (USD 1,800)

MOCA Shakers After Party Studio at The Shelbourne 3/17/11

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MOCA Shakers After Party
Thursday, March 17 at 10pm
Studio at The Shelbourne (located in the basement)
1801 Collins Avenue

MOCA Shaker and above members only please. RSVP or call 305 893 6211

Hosted By Ivonne Ronderos and Dawn Esposito
MOCA Shakers and above members and their guests are invited to join us for the official MOCA Opening After Party.

Enjoy signature cocktails by Grey Goose Vodka , Karoake at Studio and celebrate with local Miami artists from our exhibition Open Process and At Capacity on display March 17 – June 5.
See website for further details www.mocanomi.org

Cocktails provided by Grey Goose Vodka
Music provided by Studio at The Shelbourne

Become a MOCA Shaker today, please visit www.mocanomi.org/moca-shakers

SeminArt New Art in New Public Places 3/16/11

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SeminArt: New Art in New Public Places
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 / 6:00 – 7:30pm
LegalArt
1035 N Miami Avenue
Suite 200, Second floor
Miami, FL 33136

Register for this SeminArt.

$10 Suggested Donation online or at the door

Miami-Dade Art in Public Places program implements site-specific art installations in civic areas at various sites throughout Miami, including Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, fire and police stations, Port of Miami, libraries, parks, Miami International Airport, public housing developments, Metrorail and Metromover stations, and community health centers. These collaborative, innovative projects involve the thinking of artists, architects, engineers, historians, and landscape architects.

Brandi Reddick, Artists and Communications Manager for Art in Public Places, coordinates the program’s management of artists and communications, from advisory committee and artist orientation meetings to public art project publicity and publications. Please join LegalArt as Brandi discusses recent public art commissions, the Call to Artists Process, and an overview of upcoming opportunities for local artists, including two public art commissions at Zoo Miami and a special project for local photographers.
Parking: Our building is located on the corner of N Miami Ave and NE 11th Street. Parking is available in the lot located just south of our building on N Miami Ave, the entrance to the lot will be on your left. An attendant will give you a parking pass to display on your dashboard. Please be on time to ensure you get a parking pass. Metered parking is also available on N Miami Ave and on 11th and 10th Streets. Directions to LegalArt
For more information please email info@legalartmiami.org

Nikki Beach Lifestyle and French Connection invite you to celebrate What Women Want 3/19/11

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Nikki Beach Lifestyle and French Connection invite you to celebrate What Women Want
Saturday March 19th 2011, From 1PM to 4PM
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Fl 33139
www.nikkibeach.com

Nikki Beach, the premier global luxury lifestyle brand, is thrilled to announce the next installment of the wildly popular event What Women Want. The Miami Beach location will present its signature fashion series on Saturday, March 19 from 1pm-4pm. In what will be the most anticipated ladies afternoon out in Miami, this glamorous event, featuring a dazzling runway show, is centered around beauty, sweets, and shopping…the ultimate in pampering and indulgence for women.

The March 19 event will feature an exciting runway show of the highly anticipated 2011 Spring Collection of French Connection UK. Guests can sip champagne or a signature Nikki Beach cocktail and indulge in complimentary cupcakes by C&L Custom Cakes, enjoy a coffee tasting by Aroma Espresso and complimentary tarot readings by Sarah. Massage by Design will also be on site giving mini massages and eyebrow shaping. Planet Beach will be on hand offering product samples and passes to their spa. Stop by right when the event begins at 1:00 PM to admire a Lamborghini exhibition and check out some of the sexiest cars on the road, presented by Prestige Imports.

The French Collection UK 2011 Spring Collection show begins at 3:00 PM. Models are provided by Front Management, featuring hairdressing by Rossano Ferreti. Nikki Beach will also have its sexy live entertainment and DJ’s spinning the hottest beats throughout the day.

What Women Want is a not to be missed event for any woman in the know in Miami seeking a sultry afternoon of pampering and lounging. What Women Want is on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 4:00PM. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Maritza Solorzano at maritza.solorzano@nikkibeach.com, or visit www.nikkibeach.com .

About Nikki Beach
In 1998, Nikki Beach introduced the world to the ultimate beach club concept bringing dining, fashion, art, music and entertainment together. Over a decade later, Nikki Beach continues to make its mark in the world’s hottest addresses and trendsetting locales, recently claiming the #1 spot in Travel Channel’s World’s Sexiest Beach Bars. The Nikki Beach concept has transcended its international venues and grown into a global lifestyle company: a clothing line, a sun care and fragrance line, Endless Summers by Nikki Beach—which was launched at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival; Marketing and Public Relations Divisions; Global Sponsorships and Special Events; Nikki Beach Music; Nikki Beach Beauty, a VIP Membership card and concierge program; and a Hotel and Resorts Division with 10 new locations to open starting in 2012.
The Nikki Beach lifestyle can now be experienced in eleven cities, in nine different countries with more locations to come in the near future: Miami Beach, Florida; St. Tropez, France; Cannes, France; St. Barth, French West Indies; Marbella, Spain; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Marrakech, Morocco; Koh Samui, Thailand; Cabarete, Dominican Republic and soon Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information on Nikki Beach locations, please visit www.nikkibeach.com .

About French Connection
Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection set out to create well-designed, fashionable clothing that appealed to a broad range of customers, French Connection is now one of the strongest brands on the British high street, operation in over 25 countries. With more than 1500 outlets worldwide, French Connection is a truly global fashion brand.
www.frenchconnection.com

Miami International University of Art and Design presents Style ’11 Fashion 3/24/11

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Miami International University of Art & Design presents…….Style ’11 Fashion
Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 1pm, doors open at 12pm.
Fashion Tent
8th and Ocean
Miami Beach.

Miami International University of Art & Design presents its Annual Student Fashion Show – Style 2011 as part of Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach – Show features the collections of over 100 future fashion designers. It also includes an accessory showcase featuring unique pieces designed by our Accessory Design program students.

Miami International University of Art & Design students will be presenting the Spring/Summer fashion collections Fashion Design, Accessory Design, and Fashion Merchandising.

Advanced ticket purchase required. Tickets are $25.00 for general admission and $10.00 for students with valid ID. Tickets may be purchased in the Financial Services Department of the University. Tickets will NOT be sold at the event. For more information on ticket sales please call 305.428.5960.

Miami International University of Art & Design is located near the heart of the arts district offering degree programs in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Accessory Design, Visual Arts, Photography, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, Audio Production, and Film & Digital Production. We also offer a Master of Arts degree program in Design & Media Management and Master of Fine Arts degree programs in Interior Design, Computer Animation, Film, Graphic Design and Visual Arts. For more information on Miami International University of Art & Design, visit us at www.mymiu.edu.
Miami International University of Art & Design is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of more than 45 education institutions located throughout North America. The Art Institutes system is America’s Leader in Creative Education providing an important source for design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. Several institutions included in The Art Institutes system are campuses of South University.

InterContinental Hotel Miami Chefs With A Purpose Haiti 3/30/11

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Chefs With A Purpose:Haiti
Wednesday, March 30th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
InterContinental Hotel Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, Florida 33131

Dr. Barth A. Green, Co-Founder/President, Project Medishare Lieutenant Nate Lasseur, Founder/President, International Firefighters Assistance Mr. Robert Hill, General Manager, InterContinental Miami Executive Chef Alexander Feher, InterContinental Miami Top Chefs from South Florida and the U.S.

Tickets: General Public: $80 advanced purchase at www.chefswithapurpose.org. $100 at the door the day of the event. Press: Please email aurelia.vasquez@ihg.com for more information on how to become accredited for the event

For more ticket and event information visit www.chefswithapurpose.org

The Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti event was conceived after the devastating Haiti earthquake in 2010. At the time, the InterContinental Miami reached out to its staff to determine how many were from and/or had family in Haiti. Nearly 90 employees, approximately one-fifth of the hotel’s staff, were affected. The hotel assisted its employees and families in a variety of ways such as assistance in locating lost loved ones and monetary and product donations. The fundraising event was created shortly thereafter to be able to have a greater reach in assisting the people of Haiti.

The InterContinental Miami organizes this event by donating its staff time and event space and services with 100 percent of the event proceeds going the Project Medishare and IFA. Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti was born of compassion and the urgency to partner with local community organizations in the relief efforts. ” We are honored to partner for the second year with International Firefighters Assistance and to begin a new partnership with Project Medishare,” said Robert Hill, General Manager of the InterContinental Miami. “One year later, this event takes on a greater importance because Haiti is not forgotten. More than ever we need to continue to promote awareness and provide much needed help that is still required.”

Guests of Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti will be greeted with music of renowned Haitian performers Mushy Widmaier and Phyllisia Ross. The event will feature over 20 tasting stations each offering a signature menu item by the participating top chefs. The evening’s silent auction will feature items ranging from hotel stays, unique dining experiences, art and other luxury items. A new addition this year is a Haitian art exhibit by Michele Frisch, Haiti’s leading art curator and collector. From March 16 through April 6, the lobby of the InterContinentalMiami will feature Haitian art from the Galerie Marassa collection and coincide with arteaméricas, the premier fair of art from Latin America. Advanced purchase tickets are $80 and will available starting Friday, February 18 through the event’s website at www.chefswithapurpose.org. The website will also feature updates on the chefs and the evening festivities as it becomes available.

Celebrate Wine and Food at Boca Bacchanal 3/18-20/11

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Bacchus Beckons!
Boca Raton Historical Society Uncorks Ninth Annual Event:
Celebrating the Era of the Mango Gang Chefs
March 18-20, 2011

For ticket information on all events visit www.bocabacchanal.com.

Let the revelry begin! A weekend of great wine matched with delectable culinary delights will tempt savvy palates at the ninth annual Boca Bacchanal. Supporters are preparing to sip, savor and bid at world-class food and wine presentations.

Presented by the Boca Raton Historical Society along with partners Boca Raton Magazine, Boca Raton Resort & Club and Republic National Distributing Company, Boca Bacchanal will be uncorked March 18-20 at various sites in the Boca Raton area. The Boca Raton Historical Society’s Historic Preservation and Heritage Education Programs will benefit. The delectable events include:

Vintner Dinners -Friday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Each Vintner Dinner features an acclaimed chef teamed with a renowned vintner served in a magnificent private setting. Please visit the website for parings and venues. Tickets: $ 300

The Bacchanal & Auction – Saturday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m
The elegant Boca Raton Resort & Club – Mizner Center is the perfect backdrop for a Champagne Taittinger reception, sumptuous dinner and silent & live auctions. Tickets are $250 per person or a table of 10 for $2,000. Spectacular surprises are store for revelers:
Wine and Dine with 12 exceptional chefs and vintners.
Bid on an exciting collection of wine and exclusive retreats.
Enter the drawing for one lucky table to win seating at the Champagne Table during the dinner and live auction with host, Clovis Taittinger.
Celebrate with us and then “Rock your Bacchus” with music spinning into the wee hours.
An exciting collection of wine and lifestyle lots await the highest bidder. Here is a sneak peak at a few of the top auction lots:
Villa Bernardi – week stay for eight guests at this spectacular Tuscan estate with private wine tastings at Chianti Classico wineries
Dave Pelz Golf School – a 3-day Scoring Game School for one lucky person and stay at the Boca Raton Resort & Club
Bone Ami – week stay for eight guests at private Bone Ami beachfront retreat in Abaco, Bahamas
Costa Rica – five nights at EcoWeek with tickets and hotel accommodations

This is just a taste of the exciting variety of fabulous prizes available. Please visit the website for a more complete listing.

The Grand Tasting – Sunday, March 20 at Mizner Park Amphitheatre
Grand Tasting – Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Stroll and savor the sumptuous specialties of 30 restaurants and sip 140 wines
Tickets: Grand Tasting – $85 per person $100 at the gate

Sponsor Partners: Republic National Distributing Company, The Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton Magazine, Cendyn, Carla Marsh Public Relations, Comerica Bank, JM Lexus, Crown Wine & Spirits, Publix Supermarkets Charities, Legal Sea Foods, City of Boca Raton, Champagne Taittinger, Lucy C. Long, Elaine J. Wold, Palm Beach County Cultural Council and the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council.

Magic City Memoirs latest project from Andy Garcia at Miami International Film Festival By Betty Alvarez

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Miami-bred actor, director and producer Andy Garcia returned to the Miami International Film Festival with his latest project, the World Premiere of Magic City Memoirs. This already sold out independent feature-length film directed, produced, written by and starring an ensemble cast and crew of Miami locals. Garcia serves as the film’s executive producer.

Magic City Memoirs is the story of three Miami high school friends-Milkey, Eric, and angle-who revel in their world of private school privilege and lax parental oversight while living large in the hip hop lifestyle of parties, fast cars, fast boats and easy sex. Miami director Aaron Salgado and producer J.D. Freixas capture the texture and energy of this pulse-pounding tropical paradise as only true insiders could. The cast included many locals and natives, including Garcia-Lorido, Nathalie Martinez (Detroit 1-8-7), Jordi Vilasuso (All My Children), and newcomers J.R. Villarreal and Mikey, Michael Cardelle as Eric and Andres Dominguez as Angel.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Miami Comedy Fest 4th Annual Memorial Weekend Show 5/29/11

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Miami Comedy Fest 4th Annual Memorial Weekend Show
May 29th, 8pm
James L. Knight Center
400 SE 2nd Avenue – Downtown Miami
www.MiamiComedyFest.com
$5 OFF PROMO CODE: FEST

Miami Comedy Fest Fourth Annual Memorial Weekend Comedy Festival Is Back Again
Another Star-Studded Line-Up Is Back For The 4th Year In A Row To Make Memorial Day Weekend A Hilarious Holiday To Go Down In History!!

Miami, FL – Following the success of the previous three years, the 4th Annual Memorial Day Miami Comedy Fest is back again at the historic James L. Knight Center to make the city of Miami laugh out loud. An entire new A-List star-studded line up includes veteran comedians Rickey Smiley, Donnel Rawlings from the Dave Chapelle Show, Rodney Perry from the Monique Show, as well as BET’s Comic View Lady Roz G and George Wilburn from the Michael Baisden Show. Lets not forget Shawty Shawty from Nick Cannon’s Wild’n Out!

Produced by New World Entertainment and spearheaded by Miami impresario, Chad Thomas, Miami Comedy Fest is once again set to entertain and uplift the urban community of South Florida with world renown talent. “Laughter soothes the soul,” states Thomas. “For so many people who are struggling to make end’s meet, sometimes all we have is laughter.”

Miami Comedy Fest has boasted an impressive line-up of comedic talent the past 3 years. Featuring entertainment heavyweights such as Anthony Anderson, Tony Rock, Bill Belamy, and Bruce Bruce and Adele Givens, this year is no exception. What’s likely to be another sell out – Miami Comedy Fest has deemed itself as the premier urban comedy festival of the year!

Related Events:
Leading up to the Grand Finale Memorial Show, is Miami Comedy Festival Week. Starting on Tuesday May 24th we are bringing you #ComedyJamz at the Miami Improv, Wednesday May 25th is #LaughPlayParty at Club Play, and on Thursday May 26th is #LOL Thursdays at Hardrock Improv.

Tickets are available at the JLK box office, Ticketmaster.com, or you can charge by phone at 800.754.3000. Tickets are $ 62.00 on the Floor, $52.00 for 1st Tier and $38.00 for 2nd Tier. For more information, email miamicomedyfest@gmail.com or call 786.230.7467 or visit www.miamicomedyfest.com.

Photographs of the Grand Opening of Control Salon and Gallery on 3/12/11

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Grand Opening of Control Salon and Gallery on Saturday, March 12, 2011.  What a great grand opening! They had Wasabi Fashion Kult featuring Midsummer Night’s Dream, Betsey Johnson’s 2011 Spring Collection.  Wasabi Fashion did a living fashion sculpture show with live painting by KAZiLLA.

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Naïla Collection at the Swim Show Miami 7/16-19/11

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Naïla will be presenting for the second year its Spring/Summer 2012 collection in July at the Miami Swim Show.

Naïla features a resort wear line and a swimwear line for women, men and boys.

The line is an attainable luxury lifestyle brand defined by classic preppy tailored look.
Wanting to create stylish and wearable beachwear, Naïla is inspired by the beach lifestyle and sensibility induced by personal experiences, arts, travels and photography.

The Collection has received a lot of press and was recently featured in Sports Illustrated, Shape Middle East and WWD.

Pop Rocks Wednesdays 3/16/11

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Pop Rocks Wednesdays
3/16/2011, 11:30pm – 5:00am
Club50 at the Viceroy
The Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL

Come join Secret Events Promotions as we celebrate the opening of the ultra upscale, Ultra exclusive Pop Rocks Wednesdays at Club 50, in Miami’s very own Viceroy hotel.

• Ladies free all night
• Ladies gets shots till 1am
• Dj Top feeling and Dj Vertigo

• Send list of names by Monday 8pm
• Let me know if there is anyone interested in bottle service

• upscale crowd, this party is for the privileged and the beautiful
• The music is open format, very classy and exclusive.

Come live love and laugh every wednesday!

please RSVP @ miaminate.events@gmail.com no later then 8pm Tuesdays for guestlist

Daedalus Art Project Collective Mural 3/19/11

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Daedalus Art Projectv Collective Mural
Saturday, March 19, 2011, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Daedalus Art Project
In the Bird Road Art District
4485 SW 75 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155

Daedalus Art Project invites you to a unique art-filled evening. Be part of a collective mural project in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday March 19 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The public is invited to assist Daedalus’ resident artists in creating a mural during a live performance by The Melting Pot of the Sound.

About Daedalus Art Project
Daedalus Art Project is one of the newest initiatives in the Bird Road Art District. The project was created by Miami-based artists, Ismael Gomez Peralta and Miguel Leiva. The project is a unique artist’s co-op gathering creatives from all disciplines, recognizing the importance of individuality in order to achieve collective goals.

About the Name
In Greek mythology Daedalus was a cunning worker, a skilled craftsman and a very fine artist. In Homer’s language, objects which are daidala are finely crafted, in the Bird Road Art District Daedulus is a unique co-op of artists sharing a common space, respecting individuality and achieving collective awesomeness!

Daedalus Art Project is located at 4485 SW 75 Avenue in the Bird Road Art District. For more info call 786.545.4552.

Health Fair Promoting Healthy Kids 4/4/11

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Health Fair Promoting “Healthy Kids”
04-04-11, 10 am to 2 pm
Apostolic Revival Center
6702 NW 15 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33147

Attend our free “healthy children” immunization and health drive located at Apostolic Revival Center 6702 NW 15 Avenue, Miami, FL 33147. The fair will be on April 4, 2011 from 10 am to 2 pm.

free dental screenings
free immunizations
free lead screenings
free doctor’s check ups
free applications for Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP) and cash assistance
free prayer
free food
free games
free prayer
free referrals to other services.

Free To The Public. You Are Invited To Join Us. For More Information, Please Call Linda Mays @ 305-654-7788.

Photographs of The Stage Day Vent on 3/12/11

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The Stage Day Vent on Saturday, March 12, 2011.  What a great way to spend Saturday afternoon, they had Half way Tree, a Caribbean Resturant, there serving Jerked Chicken and it was fabulous.  I Am Your Villian was there spinning vinyl and the music was awesome and the weather could not have been any better.  So I was sitting outside listening to some awesome music, eating some amazing jerked chicken and had a drink in hand (tequila of course), nothing better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The new food truck Camarena Tequila Taco Truck stopped by and was giving out taco samples, the Mahi Taco was so yummy!!!!

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The Do-Over Miami 3/27/11

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March 27, 4pm-12midnight
BAR
28 NE 14th St.
Downtown Miami
21+ | FREE
Website.

adidas Originals Presents our 3rd Do-Over in Miami in the last 12 months. This time around, we will close out Ultra Weekend and bring a whole new batch of special mystery guests and a whole lotta sangria. Hosted by Haycock, Jamie Strong and Aloe Blacc. Bbq, Sangria & Other Treats. Whatcha’ Wanna Do? Do-Over!

Miami Surf Archive Project Launch 3/24/11

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Thursday, March 24th, 7pm
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL

The Miami Surf Archive Project will be having their official launch party Thursday, March 24th, at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. The intent of the launch party is to build awareness of the organization and its mission within the community. We are expecting a crowd of 200-300 individuals from ages ranging from 14-70 from various demographic and economic backgrounds, but all united by their love for surfing.

Within the scope of the event is included: a screening of historic surfing footage; a slide show of historic surf images; a display of historically significant surfboards; a ticketed bar serving beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic beverages; ticketed catering serving fish tacos and other fare; a raffle of donated items; and a musical performance. The party will also serve as a fundraiser to sustain the organization through the start-up phase.

Event Sponsors
42Below Vodka
Barefoot Wine and Bubbly
Kona Beer
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco and Burgers
Sector 9 Skateboards
Skull Candy
American Surf Systems
Sea Specs
Kulcha Shok Muzik
Surf Bus
Quiksilver
Athens Juice Bar
F1rst Surf Shop
Recon Paddleboards
Island Water Sports
South Beach Dive and Surf

El Coto de Rioja Paella Parade celebration for MIFF’s Spanish Films by Betty Alvarez

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In celebration of the Spanish films for this year’s Miami International Film Festival, distinguished guests gathered on a paella parade called “El Coto de Rioja” This tasting event took place under the stars at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens following the premiere of Fernando Leon de Aranoa’s Amador. Local celebrity chefs and restaurants united themselves for this 1st annual celebration. This paella tasting showcased their paella-making skills in the spirit of friendly competition. Contenders vied for titles in categories ranging from Prettiest, Most Creative, and Best Use of Ingredients to a Paella Pleaser.

A portion of the ticket proceeds went to MIFF education outreach. Invited guests mingled with lovers of Spanish Cinema and experienced the bold flavors of Spain’s signature dish, Paella alongside its signature wine from Spain’s Rioja wine leader.

Participating Restaurants included Casa Juancho, Happy Wine, Por Fin, Xixon and many more.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

The Stage Hosting First Bboy And Bgirl Competition 4/3/11

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The Stage Is Hosting Its First Bboy And Bgirl Competition
Sunday, April 3, 2011
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137

Miami’s BBoying Community Takes Over The Stage in Search for Miami’s Hottest Dancer
1-2 pm Competition registration starts with an opening set from UM Frost school of music
2-3pm Candy, Local Miami BGirl with Heartbreakers crew will do a special children workshop
3-6pm BBoy Competition hosted by Indelible with cash prizes Music by DJ Brimstone 127 & Bayonics

Competition Contact: 305.576.9577

The Stage continues to support local artists and performers by hosting their very first BBoy and BGirl competition- Miami’s most recent dance style revolution. BBoying is originally or commonly known as breakdancing- consisting of four basic elements- Toprock, Downrock, Freeze and Power Moves. Register at the door and show your skills in this thrilling one-on-one competition at Family-Style Sundays at The Stage- First place winner will receive $100 prize.

Guests are to expect a thrilling Family-style Sunday at The Stage with an exciting live children BBoying demonstration by Candy, local talented BGirl and one-on-one BBoy and BGirl competition immediately after. This will definitely be an experience Family-Style Sunday guests will never forget or experience at a traditional family Sunday.

Family-Style Sundays At The Stage
New Live Music Venue Offers Families a Place to Experience Art Every Sunday

The owners of Miami’s newest live music and entertainment venue, The Stage, are impassioned when it comes to the impact art can have on a child. After watching schools cut art programs for years, owners Carlos Garcia and Sasha Torres wanted to give the community a place where children can experience art in its many forms. With their Family-Style-Sundays at The Stage parents and children have a whole new arena to explore music, art and food every weekend.

Every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Family-Style-Sundays at The Stage will host a farmer’s market style festival that includes live music, various activities, and local vendors. There is no entry fee. Food is available from Gastropod, Miami’s mobile gourmet, which will have a permanent home at The Stage in the near future. The Stage will also offer interactive art and music classes in the coming months.

“What I think attracts families on Sundays is this relaxed vibe that comes from having great bands like Stokeswood and Locos Por Juana,” said Lizzie Easton of Soula Booking, one of the minds behind The Stage. The Stage has invited some of Miami’s hottest bands to come out on Sundays to showcase more mellow sounds complementary to the family environment.

Inspired by the French Market in New Orleans, Garcia saw how families flocked to a kid-friendly weekend diversion. “I think it’s vital to get back to the basics. We get so wrapped up with our everyday lives that we forget how important it is to spend quality time with our families,” he explained. Sunday’s have always been reserved as a family day, “at The Stage we’re giving families something much more exciting to do than family dinner” Torres boasted.

La Dolce Vita dinner and screening at Yes, Pasta! Trattoria Italiana 3/30/11

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“La Dolce Vita” dinner
Wednesday, March 30, 7 PM
Yes, Pasta Trattoria Italiana
14871 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami Beach, Fl 33181
www.yes-pasta.com

$35 includes 4-course dinner, glass of wine, tax and gratuity

Yes, Pasta! Trattoria Italiana is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the classic Italian film, ‘La Dolce Vita,” with a special prix-fixe dinner and movie screening on Wednesday, March 30. For $35 (tax and gratuity included!) guests can indulge in four-courses of specialties from Chef Paolo del Papa made with only the freshest ingredients and a glass of red or white Italian wine. Choice dishes include Antipasto Misto, Homemade Fettuccine with wild mushrooms in a truffle sauce, Red snapper with shrimp, mussel and calamari and Tiramisu. The local Dante Alighieri Association will be hosting the evening, adding the final Italian touch.

The Ring Cycle Multimedia Lecture 3/27/11

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The Ring Cycle Multimedia Lecture
Mar. 27 – 11am – 3pm
Miami Shores Country Club
1000 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami Shores, FL 33138

A must for opera aficionados, The Guild of Florida Grand Opera presents part II of a Sunday brunch multimedia presentation on Wagner’s Ring Cycle, a series comprised of four epic operas based on Norse sagas and myth. Part II focuses on the last two works in the cycle, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung. The presentation is delivered by Phyllis Mossberg, who’s late husband concepted the lecture, and Justin Moss, Director of Communications for Florida Grand Opera. Tickets are $65 for Guild members and $75 for non-members, including the cost of brunch.

JOG Fashion Show 3/27/11

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JOG Fashion Show
Mar. 27 – 11:30am
Riviera Country Club
1155 Blue Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Join the stylish young ladies of the Junior Opera Guild (JOG) for an afternoon on the runway with fashions by VIGI Boutique. A mixture of bohemian chic and trendy couture pieces, this fashion show offers something for everyone and features senior girls on the catwalk, including New World School of the Arts chorus members Christina Peruyera and Victoria Fassrainer as well as Fashion Show Chair Allison Stein.

The event also includes performances from members of Florida Grand Opera’s Young Artist Studio and exciting raffle and silent auction items, such as Sipalda silver jewelry and a sailing trip. Tickets to the event are $45. For more information, visit www.ypo-miami.com.

Don Giovanni’s Feast 3/26/11

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Don Giovanni’s Feast
Mar. 26 – 8-11pm
Wynwood Kitchen and Bar
2550 Northwest 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

The Crescendo Circle welcomes you to an eclectic evening that melds classic and contemporary featuring famous selections from Don Giovanni sung by members of Florida Grand Opera’s Young Artist Studio and the stylistic spinning of a surprise guest DJ. Celebrate FGO’s latest production with complimentary cocktails and appetizers and party with the stylish, young patrons of the opera against the artsy backdrop of Wynwood nightlife. Admission is $30 for Crescendo Circle members and $50 for non-members. To RSVP or for more details, contact crescendocircle@fgo.org

Don Giovanni Preview 3/20/11

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Don Giovanni Preview
Mar. 20 – 2-330pm
Books and Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33145

Take part in an intimate discussion about Florida Grand Opera’s latest production of Don Giovanni with resident opera expert Justin Moss and Conductor Andrew Bisantz. Join us in one of the city’s most unique bookstores to learn more about this dark drama based on one of history’s most renowned literary characters, Don Juan.

Young Artists Community Performance Series 3/18/11

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Young Artists Community Performance Series
Mar. 18 – 730pm
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125 Street
North Miami, FL 33181

Surround yourself with art and beauty and you listen to highlights from Don Giovanni and some of the world’s most beloved arias as sung by members of Florida Grand Opera’s Young Artist Studio. Attendance is FREE for MOCA members and $5 for non-members.

MANO Fine Art presents Paralelos featuring work by Claudia Ferrari 3/19/11

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MANO Fine Art presents Paralelos featuring work by Claudia Ferrari
Saturday, March 19, 2010, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
Bird Road Art District
4225 SW 75 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
RSVP: 305.467.6819
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www.manofineart.com

Please join us for the Opening Reception of Paralelos
Featuring Claudia Ferrari

MANO Fine Art is pleased to present Paralelos featuring the exciting new work of Claudia Ferrari. Ferrari, a well known Latin American arist was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has always followed her passion for languages and painting. While studying at the Sorbornne in Paris she had the opportunity to meet many local artists and was introduced to Japanese ideograms, for the next ten years Ferrari studied Japanese and discovered her inner world through sumi-e, an antique Japanese technique using natural dyes on rice paper. Together with her teacher, Kazu Takeda she turned more and more towards the oriental world where she recreates her occidental being through the techniques of sumi-e color.

On Saturday, March 19, MANO Fine Art presents Ferrari’s brilliant series, “Realidades Paralelas” (Parallel Realities) with a selection from MANO’s stunning new body of work, Erikae, which is also inspired by Japanese culture.

The Opening of Paralelos will be in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk.

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Cardinal Gibbons hosts National Bullying/Violence Program for community 3/21/11

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Cardinal Gibbons Hosts Rachel’s Challenge, An Acclaimed Bullying and Violence Abatement Program
Founded by Darrell Scott, Father of Rachel Scott, Killed in the Columbine Shootings
Monday, March 21
8-9:15 a.m. – Program with 11th and 12th graders
9:45-10:55 a.m. – Program with 9th and 10th graders
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Training session for adult and student leaders

Free event open to the public:
7-8:30 p.m. – Evening program for parents and community leaders

Cardinal Gibbons High School
2900 NE 47 Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 491-2900 ext. 108

It’s estimated that 1 out of 4 kids is bullied. Cardinal Gibbons is the first Catholic high school in Broward County to present Rachel’s Challenge – a nationally-renowned bullying and violence abatement program founded by Darrell Scott, father ofRachel Scott, the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20,1999. Cardinal Gibbons is also the only Broward County high school to host the program since 2009.

The 1-hour presentation, based on Rachel’s acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her diaries, presents powerful audio/video footage of her life and the Columbine tragedy that motivates students to create a positive change in the way they treat others. Following the presentation will be a 90-minute training session involving both adult and student leaders.

That evening, the Rachel’s challenge presenter will conduct a complimentary powerful session open to the public with parents and community leaders. The program will educate parents, students and teachers about the effects of bullying. The overall goal is to reduce or hopefully eliminate bullying in school.

The Scott family and other Rachel’s Challenge certified presenters have spoken to over 11 million people in live settings, and have reached millions more by being featured on popular media outlets such as CNN, Fox News, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, Oprah, Dateline, The O’Reilly Factor, Hannity & Colmes, and numerous others. Darrell Scott met with President Bill Clinton on two occasions, and President George W. Bush has written a personal letter recommending Rachel’s Challenge.

For more information about Rachel’s Challenge, visit www.rachelschallenge.org or call 1-877-895-7060.

Directions: Take I-95 to Commercial Blvd. Head east and turn right on Bayview Drive. Turn right on NE 47 Street.

Cardinal Gibbons is a Roman Catholic High School acting under the Archdiocese of Miami. The school is dedicated to preparing each student to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. Its unique combination of college-preparatory curriculum, extra-curricular programs and community service promotes the academic, moral, social, athletic, artistic and spiritual development of the student. Cardinal Gibbons High School is located at 2900 NE 47 Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Visit www.cghsfl.org or call (954) 491-2900 for more information.

Rot10 Invades Miami 3/26/11

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Rot10 Invades Miami
March 26th 2011, 9pm – 5am
Maxine’s Lounge
1732 collins ave (at 17th street)
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.catalinasouthbeach.com
FREE

Rot10 Musik is proud to invite you to our 1st Ultra Musik week event. We will be celebrating the release of our Rot10 Invades Miami Volume 1 compilation with DJ sets by:

Mr. Skeleton |Electro/Bass|
Mr. Vega |Electro|House|Techno|Club|
ETC!ETC! |Electro|House|Techno|Club|
Kid Cedek |Electro|House|Hip Hop|Dubstep|

Special guests Mystereo
More TBA

Free copy of the compilation with RSVP
Sponsors
BUZZ
Self Less Murder Clothing
Unique Squared
Bomb Clothes
So High On Life

Full Moon Party At The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale 3/20/11

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Grab your bottle o’ rum, start practicin’ ye’ captain stance and pirate tongue for a Full Moon party on t’ high seas…
Sunday, March 20 from 7 to 10 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
One Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
954-465-2300

Full Moon Party At The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale invites you to a Full Moon party on the high seas overlooking the ocean and enjoying a glamorous party with a dash of pirate charm, as you sip specialty priced ($7) cocktails with Captain Morgan (get your pirate stance ready), move to music by DJ Rob Riggs and watch the moon rise out of the Atlantic suspended over the ocean on the dramatic 7th floor tropical pool deck.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is proud to be the location for “A Prom to Remember,” (www.apromtoremember.org) a stunning spring red-carpet event for teens with cancer. Bring your gently worn, modern and dry-cleaned prom dress and tuxedos to donate to this amazing cause and we’ll treat you to a complimentary cocktail.

Casual, chic and sensual, these full moon parties make you feel like a VIP. Gorgeous Ritz-Carlton service, no cover charge, no reservations and just $5 valet parking.

WAREHOUSE Alternative Space and miami nice pop up Party 3/19/11

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WAREHOUSE Alternative Space and miami nice pop up Party
Saturday, March 19, 2011, 7pm
WAREHOUSE Gallery and Alternative Space
WAREHOUSE in the Bird Road Art District
4396 SW 74th Ave
Miami, FL

WAREHOUSE Gallery and Alternative Space partners with miami nice pop up for their first “pop-up” party to introduce a new concept during BRAD Art Walk. On March 19th, WAREHOUSE and miami nice will bid farewell to Victor Alarcon’s sold out exhibit, welcome new editions, and look to bring local projects together. Tunes from your favorite up-and-coming artist Cris Cab will be flowing through the gallery, OYE Cuban Grill is providing bites to fulfill your Cuban cravings and drinks by Miami’s own Fenom Modern Absinthe.

About WAREHOUSE
Robert Bilbao opened WAREHOUSE Gallery and Alternative Art Space in December 1998 to promote contemporary artists that were starting their careers. A wide spectrum of artists started their emergence here from visual to performance art, including: Luis Gispert, Emilio Perez, William Cordova, Ruben Torres Llorca, Wendy Wischer, Tomas Esson, Florencio Gelabert, Alejandro Aguilera, Leondro Soto and Pedro Viscaino. A recent graduate of Florida International University, Andres Bilbao, sharing his father’s love of the arts, is continuing to promote and curate shows for up-and-coming artists. Andres plans to unite contemporary talents from diverse backgrounds, aesthetics and perspectives to further advance conversation and appeal to contemporary art.

About miami nice pop up
miami nice pop up was started by Patricia Guarch who became a little obsessed with the city she grew up in after being away at college. A student at New York University, she returned home and wanted to share the culture she could see from a distance. miami nice functions as a pop up, producing temporary projects, and curating the brand for Miami’s young people that she could see by tapping into the Afro-Cuban Jazz live music scene that’s becoming the new sound of the city, interviewing designers, and people doing interesting things. The pop up form is meant to keep the project fresh and relevant, giving the flexibility for new ideas and collaborations, and serving a generation that gets bored easily. www.miaminicepopup.com

Photographs of DWNTWN Miami Concert Series featuring Mayday on 3/1/11

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DWNTWN Miami Concert Series featuring Mayday in Bayfront Park on Friday, March 11, 2011.  What a good crowd that came out to listen to Cris Cab who was the first to take the stage, he mixes classic rock with reggae and funk. Next up was ArtOfficial,  blending hip hop, jazz and funk. The final act for the night was Mayday, alt hip-hop band whose music has been featured on the show Entourage.

The Miami DDA is presenting a live music concert series to celebrate the vibrant community that is Downtown Miami. Catch the next concert, Friday, April 10 at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavilion. The concert series runs from January through April and will take place at several different locations around DWNTWN .

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Kids Think and Go Green at Dadeland Mall Little Planet Helpers 4/15/11

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Kids Invited To Think And Go Green At Dadeland Mall’s Kidgits “Little Planet Helpers”
Friday, April 15, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dadeland Mall (Area in front Kay Jewelers)
7535 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
FREE to Kidgits Club members

Free family event promotes environmental awareness through games and art activities

Dadeland Mall invites all kids to think and go green at Simon Kidgits Club‘s “Little Planet Helpers” event where they will learn ways to keep the environment clean through games and other interactive activities. Kids will enjoy making art from recycled materials and will decorate seed pots. “The Never Everglades,” an original eco-comedy by the Fantasy Theatre Factory, will show our future environmentalists how to protect the Everglades. The performance features Dudley, a bird, who must face his nemeses, three little pigs, as they plan to build condo-pigiums. All Kidgits events are sponsored by Florida Blue.

The Simon Kidgits Club’s “Little Planet Helpers” event is free to members. Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club, during regular mall hours, for a 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.

Vagabond’s Artist of the Month Lorie Setton 3/19/11

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Vagabond’s Artist of the Month: Lorie Setton
Saturday, March 19, 10pm
the Vagabond
30 NE 14th Street
Miami, FL 33132
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The newest addition to Vagabond’s “Artist of the Month Family” is none other than Lorie Setton, a local artist whose work has been featured at GAB Studio and the “River is Art” show recently at Bar 721.
In timing with Miami’s Winter Music Conference, the exhibition is already on display with the official opening reception taking place on March 19th.
Free Russian Standard vodka cocktails from 10-11pm.

First Annual Legacy Gala at The Ancient Spanish Monastery featuring Neki Mohan, Jon Saxx, and The Teen Board 4/9/11

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First Annual Legacy Gala at The Ancient Spanish Monastery featuring Neki Mohan, Jon Saxx, & The Teen Board
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 7:00 PM
The Ancient Spanish Monastery
16711 West Dixie Highway
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
Website.

The Trustees and Board of Directors of The Cloisters Foundation of The Ancient Spanish Monastery cordially invite you to the:
2011 First Annual Legacy Gala
“Preserving the Legacy”

$100 donation accepted per ticket.
All benefits are used for the preservation of art, antiquities, building and edifices of this historic site.

Honoring:
The Honorable Myron Rosner, Mayor of the City of North Miami Beach
Mr. Michael J. Snyder, President of the Greater North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Tony Lesesne, Co-founder of Lesesne Media Group and In Focus Magazine
Dr. Dorothy Jenkins-Fields, Founder of the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.

Please join The Cloisters Foundation of The Ancient Spanish Monastery and Mistress of Ceremonies Neki Mohan of WPLG Channel 10 to celebrate these exceptional leaders. Guests can look forward to the musical styling’s of Jazz Performer Jon Saxx, a special designer fashion show presented by The Teen Board, and a festive steel band ensemble. Join us for cocktails at 7:00 PM and gourmet dinner at 8:00 PM. Black tie attire preferred.

For more info, to RSVP, to pre-purchase tickets, and for advertising opportunities, please visit: http://LegacyGala2011.wordpress.com

Calle Ocho Festival 3/13/11

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A Party With 1 Million Of Your Closest Friends
Sunday, March 13 – 11 AM – 7 PM
Calle Ocho 12 – 27th Avenue

Partyers Will Jam Little Havana For The Celebration Of Calle Ocho’s 33 Edition

A guide to Calle Ocho: Wear comfortable shoes, light clothing, sun screen, forget the diet and come ready to party at the world’s largest street party!

What started in 1978 to share our Cuban culture in Miami has become the virtual Pan- American showcase it is today – blocks & blocks full of musical stages with top Latin performers, ethnic food kiosks lining the way and children’s activities. Products and service companies participate to give samples and test new products to the public making Calle Ocho a marketer’s dream.

Hansel & Raul – Kings Of Carnaval Miami 2011
Born in Cuba, Hansel & Raul started their career as vocalists of world famous Charanga ’76. Renowned composers with millions of records sold have been awarded multi-platinum and gold albums and 2-time Grammy winners. Some of their greatest hits include “Lengua Afuera, Maria Teresa y Danilo, Ayer and La Esquina Habanera” to name a few.

Highlights Of 2011!

Country Music On 12 Avenue
• Calle Ocho at 12th Avenue – Kiss Country 99.9 FM presents David Ray, Amber Leigh and LoCash Cowboys
• 13 Avenue – 8 Street Jam Latin Funk stage presenting – Suenalo, Xperimento, May Day and many others
• 17th Avenue – Power 96 stage presents Jay Sean, Mr. Vegas, New Boyz, Mann, Jeremih, Swazy Styles, Honorebel, Trina, Charles Sweeting, Pretty Ricky, Mims & Qwote
• 19th Avenue – Estrellas De Carnaval – Battle of the Bands competition with DJ Africa, P. Blades, J-Cost, Frankie Negron, Jochy, Ender Thomas, Mario Mejia, DJ Casper, Sito Rock, El Boodah, Bred Crumbs, Black Reign & Don Dinero
• 10 Street Road (22 Ave.) – Telemundo-51 stage presents Four Elements, Pedro Rock, Gustavo Franco, Los Primeros, Mr. Hansy, El Mola, Local 34, Diego Val, Sophia, Sensato, Black Point and Pitbull, Hansell & Raul, Avana, Xis Son, Aymee, Paola Fernandez, Braily & Lefty Perez
• 22 Avenue – Coca Cola presents interactive games inside a huge igloo to feel the cool of refreshing Coca Cola
• 22 Avenue South – Katrina Escobio, Anissa Gathers, Caliente Drum & Danza, La Comision, Dynasty, Fuego, Girlz Talk, Tito Puente Jr. & Gocho
• Pitbull Mr. Worldwide features DJ Chino, DJ Alex, Mola, Black Dadda, Garcia, Madai, Jaime Drastik, Enrique Santos, Sensato, Nayer, Billy Blue, El Cata, Pitbull, Mr. Worldwide.
• 23 Avenue – The Miami Herald presents D-Notes and Skinny the Fatso, Pedro Valentin, Conjunto Tropicana, Nikki Kidd, Caro Fernandez, Yoyoswing, BBK, Heavy Papi, Rile y los Streepers del Mambo
• 25 Avenue – Winn Dixie Kids Zone family fun, interactive games, sampling, special giveaways, and a special appearance by Chef Pepin
• 27 Avenue – Univision-23 presents – Grand Finale of Idols, D-Notes, Mara, Adriel, Ephrem, Rufianes, Digital Ninfa, Omar Enrique, Elaine Jordan, Jon Secada, Donato Poveda, Juan Jose Meza, Lisandro Meza, Hansel & Raul, Oro Solido

Along the street, Two hundred Coca Cola recycling bins will again be placed along the event route For aluminum cans and plastic beverage bottles, promoting recycling among the Calle multitude.

Exhibits & sampling from Heineken Official Beer Of Calle Ocho, Monster Energy Drinks, Xfinity, General Mills, Home Depot, Colgate Palmolive, US Army, McDonald’s Ocean Spray, Napa Auto Parts, Gasolina Urban Brands & More!

Over 300 food vendors line the way with international foods for all tastes and likes; giveaway of samples and valuable coupons, exhibits, sports interactive activities and family fun for all age groups.

TRI-RAIL from Broward County: Southbound train, exit at Metrorail Transfer Station. Obtain an EASY Ticket from agent and transfer to Metrorail heading Southbound. Exit the Metrorail at the Brickell Station, and walk a few blocks to Calle Ocho. Estimated arrivals at the Tri-Rail Metrorail Station are: 11:33 am., 1:33 pm., 3:33 pm and 5:33 pm. For information, check the link: http://www.tri-rail.com/rider_info/stm_wend.asp . Following the event, take the Northbound Metrorail no later than 7:58 p.m. at the Brickell Station. The last train leaves at 8:37 p.m. Passengers pay a $5 roundtrip fare and students, disabled, etc. is $2.50 roundtrip. For more details and trip planning, call 1-800-TRI-RAIL.

The planning and execution of Carnaval Miami and Calle Ocho is a year-round effort of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. The funds generated allow the organization to conduct projects and programs of great impact to the community, specially its youth. Athletic, recreational and educational programs that begin at infancy and end at college graduation with scholarships granted by the Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation.

Vox3com presents Facecom Networker sponsored by Soul Of Miami 3/17/11

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Vox3com presents Facecom Networker sponsored by Soul Of Miami 3/17/11
Thursday, March 17, 5:00pm-10:00pm
Indigo Bar at the Intercontinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131

Happy Hour Specials 5:00-7:00
$3.00 Beer, $4.00 Wine, $5.00 Cocktails

Facecom, Where business happens… face to face.

Sponsored by:
Vox3com, Tony Major Events, Soul Of Miami, Downtown Athletic Club, MREIA, 2GoEvents, Paradise is Mine, Ketel One Vodka

The Trouble with Paddy Celtic Cultural Series 4/3/11

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The St. Patrick’s Day Committee’s Celtic Cultural Series presents The Trouble With Paddy – Part II
Sunday, April 3, 4 pm.
Upstairs Room of John Martin’s Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables.

www.emeraldsocietysfl.com

Kim Garvey started the discussion of The Trouble With Paddy in the 2009-2010 season and she so enthralled the audience that they asked for her to come back to do Part II.

Based on the fact that one out of ten Americans claims Irish descent, Ms. Garvey’s presentation will continue with the development of Irish identity from ancient times to the present.

Kim Garvey, M.I.L.S. is a historian, librarian, and owner of Tree Trax, a genealogical services company. She writes the “Librarian’s Corner” column for the NGS Quarterly. Ms. Garvey is a graduate of the Salt Lake City Institute of Genealogy and was the 2009 Richard S. Lackey Scholar of the National Institute of Genealogical Research. She specializes in areas and topics related to historical methods, immigration, ethnicity and cemeteries…

All Celtic Cultural Series events are free and open to all. Ample parking is available on Miracle Mile and in the City Parking Garage behind John Martin’s, accessible from Aragon Avenue.

The Celtic Cultural Series is produced by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. with the support of the City of Coral Gables, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Party with a Purpose at Dave and Buster’s

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Party with a Purpose
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
5:30 – 7 pm
Dave & Buster’s
3000 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL

Come party with us at Dave & Buster’s! Have a great time and benefit the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood at the same time by attending Hollywood Gazette’s Party with a Purpose at Dave & Buster’s where you can enjoy an interactive video arcade as well as great food and drinks. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Center. Only a $10 donation!

Enjoy:
* Complimentary hors d’oeurves
* Half priced happy hour cocktails
* Free shuffleboard and billiards
* Door prize drawings
* and there’s more!

Click here for more information.

$2.50 Mini-Concerts At New World Center 3/19/11

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$2.50 Mini-Concerts
Friday, March 18
and Saturday, March 19
at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
New World Center

All tickets $2.50

$2.50 Mini-Concerts are back and now better than ever in our new campus! Join us at the New World Center for these half-hour concerts that will feature selections from Mendelssohn’s dreamy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Haydn’s Symphony No. 56 and Prokofiev’s “Classical” Symphony. Don’t miss this musical adventure designed with you in mind.

Click here for tickets!

Happy Hour at Tony Chan’s Water Club

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Monday – Friday, 6-8 PM (bar/lounge only)
Tony Chan’s Water Club at Doubletree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay.
1717 N. Bayshore Drive, #131
Miami FL, 33132
www.tonychans.com
305.374.8888

Miami’s premier costal venue for Chinese cuisine, Tony Chan’s Water Club at the Doubletree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay, is launching a new weekday happy hour on Wednesday, March 16. Offering two-for-one cocktails (beer, wine and mixed drinks) and discounted sushi from 6-8 pm (bar/lounge only), it’s the ideal destination for after-work drinks with friends and co-workers. Situated in the lobby of the hotel, the restaurant offers contemporary Hong Kong-style Cantonese Cuisine set amongst breathtaking views of Miami’s Biscayne Bay and the Sea Isles Marina. Happy hour guests can select Sushi a la Carte or pick from a vast selection of Water Club Designer rolls including the British Columbia Roll, salmon, cucumber and avocado; Kamikaze Roll, grilled eel, smoked salmon & shrimp; Jalapeño Pepper Roll, shrimp tempura, jalapeno pepper, cream cheese, spicy mayo, parmesan cheese; or select one of the Chef’s Combinations. Valet parking is also gently priced at $3.75.

The 18th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival takes over The Stage 3/12/11

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The Stage Welcomes A Plethora Of 9 Mile Music Festival Goers
Saturday, March 12th, 10 pm
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137

$15 by 12:30am/ $20.00 After

Bob Marley Movement Takes Over The Stage for The 18th Annual Music Festival After Party

The 18th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival, formerly known as the Caribbean Festival takes over The Stage –expecting a plethora of concert goers, music lovers and nightlife scenesters for the official after party.

Join the Bob Marley Movement, local artist and musicians, and Miami Nightlife patrons in celebrating and paying tribute to the life of the legendary Bob Marley.

Those attending will also be delighted with a live performance by Lanzallamas Monofonica sharing tunes from their recently released EP titled “Mezcla”.

$7 Red Stripe Special

About The Stage:
The Stage is the latest entertainment venue to join Miami’s booming Music Corridor which stretches from the outskirts of Brickell to the Brooklyn-esque Design District. A 10,000 square foot entertainment venue, The Stage gives onlookers a birds-eye view of performances on their nearly 200 square foot stage. Two garage style doors open to the outdoor space providing unobstructed views at nearly every angle. Taking cues from old world New Orleans, Andrea Mejia designed The Stage with the charm and sophistication of the city in mind. Make no mistake; The Stage isn’t just another good looking venue, it’s has soul. With state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and equipment, The Stage will undoubtedly introduce a whole new experience of authentic talent to the City and is sure to be a favorite for both entertainers and the audience. The Stage is located at 170 NE 38th Street in Miami’s Design District. For more information call 305.576.9577, visit their website at www.thestagemiami.com, or find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/thestagemiami.

Salsabor Saturday at Taurus in the Grove 3/12/11

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Salsabor Saturday @ Taurus in the Grove!
March 12, 2011, 9pm-3pm
Taurus in Coconut Grove
3540 Main Hwy coconut grove fl

Salsabor Saturdays Is Back By Popular Demand!

You love the Taurus’ perfectly cozy and romantic atmosphere, its wooden dance floor, delicious freshly-made Pisco Sours, the spacious lounge-style outdoor seating, and DJ Jorge Charun’s intoxicating beats and We Love You so we are bringing our amazing Salsabor Saturdays back.

Come enjoy an exciting evening amongst beautiful people, friends and loved ones. Hard core salsa dancers as we…ll as beginners can enjoy the evening from 9 pm to 3 am.

We Are Celebrating Betsy Earl’s And Pablo’s B-Day This Sturday! Is Going To Be Another Awesome Night!

Enjoy the best Salsa in Miami, along with Merengue, Bachata and much more.

Free Salsa Class brought to you by Mike Calderon from Sobe Salsa starts @ 9 pm.

Don’t forget Taurus’ Free Valet Parking and amazing food!

We are expecting you! So come ready to Dance your shoes off!!!!
See you Saturday! Salsabor Saturdays @ The Taurus.

For party details, birthdays, and bottles please contact:
Jorge Charun 703.568.7181

Seeking Designers, Performing Artist, Vendors and Sponsors 3/11/11

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Seeking Designers, Performing Artist, Vendors and Sponsors
March 11, 2011, 9a.m.
Hampton Inn Miramar, Fl

Webpage.

The hottest fashion show in town is scheduled to splash down August 26th & 27th. For 6 years in a row audiences have OOH’d and AWW’d at the amazing designs, performances and deals at vendor’s tables. This year the spectators are begging for more. The 7th annual Fashion Splash is seeking designers, talent, sponsors and vendors. For more information and packages email TesiaPoulos@FirstClassProductionsInc.com or surf your way over to WWW.FirstClassProductionsinc.com & www.fashionsplash.webnode.com for footage and photos from prior shows. Don’t let this opportunity slip away.

Brunch n’ Bazaar Sunday 3/13/11

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Brunch n’ Bazaar
Sunday, March 13, 2011, 11am-4pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd St (off 2nd Ave)
www.launcharte.com

Cafeina Gallery + Lounge in Wynwood, The beautiful & intimate 5,000 sq ft. outdoor terrace, with Brunch n’ Bazaar, locals will be able to brunch with a menu that can sooth the soul or ease the hangover. The $20 unlimited Mimosa’s and table side made your way Bloody Mary’s are just a few of the perks customers enjoy. Music ranges from Brazilian Jazz to French Pop, perfect for that treasure hunting or brunch experience.

For the bazaar segment, there will be 12-15 vendors available on site. You can find vintage, jewelry, accessories, home goods, art, pet wear, rare finds, plants and fresh cut flowers and more!

Interested vendors email: reservations@launcharte.com at your earliest convenience. Space is limited.

Launch Miami Market W.M.C Weekend 3/12/11

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Launch Miami Market – W.M.C Weekend
Saturday, March 12, 2011, 12pm- 6pm Free to the Public
The Palm Lot
140 NE 39th St & 1st Ct

www.launcharte.com

Launch Miami Market is an Open Air Market located in Miami’s Design District; A platform for emerging Artists, Designers, and Self Starters.

Launch Miami Market has clothing, vintage, Art, accessories, T-shirt designers, handbags, leather goods, Home goods, rare finds, antiques, fresh local produce, home baked goods and an amazing selection of local gourmet food trucks and sweets that will put a smile on your face!

Every Saturday 12-6

Divas strut their stuff at Adrienne Arsht Center’s Diva Games 3/12/11

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South Florida Divas To Strut Their Stuff At The Adrienne Arsht Center’s “Diva Games”
Saturday, March 12, 2011
The Diva Games: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
After Party: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
The Adrienne Arsht Center’s Thompson Plaza for the Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

COST/RSVP: Attendance is FREE! RSVP by March 10 online.

Three-part Olympiad to celebrate Center’s month of superstar women
featuring the Fab Dash, Catwalk-Off and Style Wars!

Enter to compete for a $500 shopping spree at Aventura Mall, a fashion photo shoot, show tickets and more! Plus, enter to be crowned the Diva Queen!

On Saturday, March 12, 2011, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will host the first annual “Diva Games,” a FREE three-part Olympiad featuring guest MC Tiffany Fantasia “ the Hostess with the Mostest” at The Palace on Ocean Drive and Roxy, radio diva from WMIA 93.9FM. The Diva Games are being held in celebration of Women’s Heritage Month and three fabulous shows taking place at the Center in March: Catwalk Confidential (3/17), Three Generations of Divas (3/18), and Kathy Griffin (3/28).

The Games: Fab Dash: Divas, can you apply lipstick, hold a cosmo and carry your shopping bags at the same time? Grease up your coordination and start your engines! We want to see how fast and fabulous you can multi-task down the runway.

Catwalk-Off: Have you ever envisioned yourself sashaying down the runway? Well, we want to see YOU strut your stuff. This will be a competition for the fiercest walk and pose.

Style Wars: While Rachel Zoe is on maternity leave, someone’s got to take over, right? Now’s your chance! You will have several items to choose from in order to accessorize your model.

The Prizes: $500 worth of gift cards from Aventura Mall retailers, a photo shoot with fashion photographer Codis Kirschner, show tickets and more!

Special guest MC Tiffany Fantasia, the “Hostess with the Mostest” at The Palace on Ocean Drive and Roxy, 93.9FM WMIA radio personality, with judges Codis Kirschner, Fashion Photographer/Codis Inc.; Teddy Guntner, Atomic Style Agency/ Stash Rentals;; Beverly Sage, Runways–The Talent Group and Robyn Peterson, star of Catwalk Confidential.

PARKING: Self-parking is available in LOT C, directly across from the Sanford & Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House.
The Diva Games is made possible through generous promotional support from WMIA and the runway expertise of Fashion Show Innovations.

Emmy Award-winning comic Kathy Griffin 3/28/11

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and AEG
Present Kathy Griffin Live
ONE SHOW ONLY!
March 28, 2011 at 8 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
Tickets $49 to $79

The Emmy Award-Winning Comic Phenom And Star Of Bravo Tv’s “My Life On The D-List”

For reservations, visit www.arshtcenter.org or call the box office at (305) 949-6722.

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in partnership with AEG proudly presents a very special addition to the 2010-2011 Comedy Planet Series! On March 28, 2010 at 8 p.m. Kathy Griffin will present a racy, raucous, rambunctious evening of stand-up comedy in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall.

Tickets range from $49 to $79 and are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org.

“Kathy Griffin has her own special brand of comedy that is sharp and witty, candid and side-splittingly funny,” said M. John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “Her humor speaks to audiences across race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, and is simply the perfect addition to our 2010-2011 Comedy Planet series, reflecting and celebrating the great diversity of the Magic City.”

Kathy Griffin may be known as the quintessential D-list diva, but not afraid to dish on everyone from Lindsay Lohan to Cher. She has shopped for bikinis with Paris Hilton, screamed and cheered alongside the “Clay-mates,” and allegedly had a serious romantic relationship with Levi Johnston. You won’t, however, catch her riffing on the Jews, the lesbians, or Barbara Walters – this divine diva knows her limits! KATHY GRIFFIN is a multi-faceted performer whose rapid-fire wit has garnered her multiple Emmy Awards and two Grammy Award nominations for Best Comedy Album.

A Chicago native, Griffin rose to fame during her four-year stint on the NBC sitcom “Suddenly Susan,” playing Brooke Shields’ acerbic colleague. After relocating to Los Angeles, she began building her professional resume with guest starring roles on “ER” and “Seinfeld,” eventually gaining critical acclaim as a stand-up comedian and landing her own HBO Special. Griffin’s television career quickly expanded to include appearances on late night talk shows, starring “roles” on reality TV shows, and multiple red carpet hosting appearances – some more well-received than others. In 2005, GRIFFIN’s reality show “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-list” debuted on Bravo to rave reviews. Now in its sixth season, “D-list” has won multiple Emmy Awards and skyrocketed GRIFFIN to widespread recognition, capitalizing on her candid observations and hilarious brand of humor.

DWNTWN Miami Concert Series in Bayfront Park 3/11/11

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March 11th @ 5:30pm
DWNTWN Miami Concert Series
Bayfront Park!

3 Awesome Bands are going to take the stage at this FREE concert:

Newcomer Cris Cab kicks off the concert with a sound all his own that mixes classic rock with reggae and funk. Next up is ArtOfficial, blending hip hop, jazz and funk-a reflection of its home base of Miami. Finally, MAYDAY, the dynamic alt hip-hop band that has collaborated with Cee-Lo and whose music has been featured in the hit show Entourage, will close out the show.

Don’t Forget to Bring Your Friends:

Become a DWNTWN Miami Concert Series head groupie by bringing 4 friends with you to the show this Friday. When your group is all together check in with Ms. Yami at the DDA Booth and as head groupie you’ll get to pick out a premium SWAG item from our DWNTWN Collection for yourself. Choices include a super-fly DWNTWN umbrella, a DWNTWN backpack (handy for carrying snacks and wine to the concert), or our super-soft-fleece DWNTWN blanket (perfect for picnics at Bayfront Park) – and Ms. Yami will enter your group of groupies into a special drawing for brunch for you and your 4 friends!

As always this show is a sunset happy hour and food and drinks are available.
Ms. Cheezious and Jefe’s Original Fish Tacos & Burgers will there.

For information on this show and the rest of the season go to www.dwntwnmiamiconcertseries.com or become a fan of the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series on Facebook.

Texas De Brazil Cigar Dinner 3/24/11

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Gurkha Cigar Dinner At Texas De Brazil Miami Beach
Thursday, March 24, 2011
7:30 PM Reception
8:30 PM Dinner
Texas de Brazil Miami Beach, FL
At the Marina
300 Alton Rd.
Miami Beach, FL
305.695.7702

COST: $95 per person, all-inclusive
Must be 21 or older

RSVP to Michael Burstein michaelburstein@texasdebrazil.com or 561-309-4436.

Texas de Brazil’s Miami Beach location announces an exciting dinner in partnership with world-class Gurkha Cigars in celebration of their new cigar, “Seduction.” Guests will enjoy a special welcome reception by Gurkha Cigars owner Kaizad Hansotia followed by a three-course dinner, libations and cigar-rolling on the patio overlooking spectacular marina views.

Gurkha is widely known as one of the best cigars in the world. Similar to fine wine, the premier cigars are a result of utilizing the best tobacco and proper aging. The tobacco aging process can last from five to ten years, but is critical to the excellent taste of all Gurkha cigars.

About Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil is family owned and operated. Started in 1998, the company has quickly grown into one of the country’s premier Churrascarias, currently operating 17 domestic locations and one international location. The restaurant’s menu consists of 15 grilled meats; all prepared in the traditional Brazilian method over an open flame and carved tableside by the restaurant’s authentically costumed Gauchos, as well as an elaborate salad area, wine list, dessert menu, full liquor bar and private rooms available for special functions. Future growth includes planned locations Fort Lauderdale, Detroit, Westchester, Salt Lake City, Trinidad and Puerto Rico. For more information please visit www.texasdebrazil.com

Winning at ArtCenter No Relation to Charlie Sheen Opens 4/9/11

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Winning!! — Artcenter/South Florida’s 9th Annual Winning Art! Raffle Exhibit Opens
Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
800 Lincoln Road

Big Draw Slated for May 7; Works for Bid Online and On View in Main Gallery – Miami Beach

ArtCenter/South Florida launches the 9th Annual Winning Art! benefit raffle. The opening reception slated for Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at 800 Lincoln Road will showcase contemporary works up for bid by forty of ArtCenter’s artists-in-residence. In the wake of damages caused by a recent fire in artist Nina Surel’s space, also affecting Alex Heria and Natasha Duwin’s studios, the non-profit gallery is counting on this year’s event to rally renewed support for its artists and programs.

At a humble $10 per raffle ticket, patrons will have the opportunity to bid on their choice piece, donated by an established or emerging professional resident artist. The math is simple: the more tickets purchased, the higher the odds of winning. With works currently on view at www.artcentersf.org and at the gallery from April 8 until May 8, the big draw will take place on Saturday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the main gallery. Admission to the raffle event is $20 or free for ArtCenter members (raffle ticket costs additional).

More About ArtCenter/South Florida Membership
For more than 25 years, ArtCenter/South Florida members have enjoyed the benefits of an enriching program, including behind-the-scenes studio visits with artists, invitations to exclusive events and discounted tuition for a variety of encompassing art classes. ArtCenter members not only take part in bringing contemporary art to the community, the membership program allows ArtCenter to generate valuable job opportunities for artists and educators, as well as free art programs for at-risk youth.

About ArtCenter/South Florida
Established in 1984, ArtCenter/South Florida (located at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that provides subsidized studio and exhibition space as well as teaching opportunities for emerging and career artists in their facilities at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The mission of the ArtCenter is to advance the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture in South Florida while providing affordable programming and work-space for professional artists. ArtCenter/South Florida is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. For further information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

A Feast of the Senses at Jimmy’z Kitchen during the Wynwood Art Walk 3/12/11

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Join us this Saturday for A Feast of the Senses at Jimmy’z Kitchen during the Wynwood Art Walk
Saturday, March 12th
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
2700 N. Miami Avenue
R.S.V.P info@jimmyzkitchen.com

Chef Jimmy and the Jimmy’z Kitchen Gang Invite You to an Amazing Night of Art, Delicacies, Music and Drinks to Celebrate the Wynwood Arts Walk

Wynwood Art Walk Party
Art Lovers, Foodies, Music Lovers, and Miamians are invited to Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood for a fun time before, during or after the Art Walk in the Wynwood Art District

Happy Hour Mojitos by DonQ

Spirits and Bar Service by Premier Beverage Catering

Jimmy’z 40 crafts beers and great selection of wines.

Musical Direction by Andres Amadeus

Art Exhibit by Rollin Stirman
Artist Rollin Stirman will be presenting a site-specific retrospective of his artwork at Jimmy’z Kitchen on March 12th. A Miami resident for the past fifty-five years, he has considered Miami an artistic paradise. His color palate is saturated with the lush hues of the sub-tropical metropolitan city that he calls home. His subject matter ranges from formal to provocative and documents his exploits with the brushwork of an impressionist.

Screenwriting 101: The Basics Saturdays, March 26-April 9

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Screenwriting 101: The Basics
Want to learn the art and craft of screenplay writing or improve on your knowledge? This class is for you!

Date: Saturdays, March 26-April 9. In-between class assignments and feedback.
Time: 11 am -2:45 pm
Fees: $325.00 plus $25.00 materials fee
Location: Miami Shores
CLASS LIMIT: 6 writers – 2 SLOTS LEFT

To Register: 310-712-1293 or info@MiamiFilmWorkshops.com
Website: www.MiamiFilmWorkshops.com

“I had attended many screenwriting workshops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and even London so when a workshop was finally offered in my home town of Miami I thought ‘I can’t take another class! What could I get out of it that I haven’t gotten from all the rest?’ I was wrong. Harriette Yahr’s expertise and great skill as a teacher presented crucial material the other courses somehow overlooked and the intimate size of this class allows for one on one guidance on writing assignments.” Lissette Decos

“Harriette is a fount of knowledge about the film industry. She connects well with the students and maintains a relationship afterwards. Great classes!” Bill Butland

The Miami Institute for Age Management & Intervention Welcomed Dr. Phillip Craft to Miami’s Elite Group of Medical Providers

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The MIAMI Institute for Age Management & Intervention (www.MIAMI-Institute.com) hosted a special evening in honor of acclaimed plastic surgeon, Dr. Phillip Craft. The MIAMI Institute welcomed Dr. Craft to the dynamic surgical team, on Wednesday, February 23rd, with an elegant cocktail soiree. To celebrate the newest addition, guests were greeted with the beautiful melodies of a harp and cello player from the Miami Symphony Orchestra as The MIAMI Institute opened its doors to the luxurious 9,000 square-foot facility for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided by Gourmand At Home.

Guests mingled while enjoying the libations and delicious hors d’oeuvres as they received an insider’s look at the spectacular facility and met with Miami’s “Dream Team” of anti-aging specialists. “Dr. Craft brings a new element to our leading-edge medical team,” says Julio F. Gallo, MD FACS, Medical Director of The MIAMI Institute. “His unique surgical skills and outstanding reputation in the industry makes Dr. Craft a most welcome addition to our team of physicians,” says Dr. Gallo.

New Cutting-Edge Procedures Now Available at The MIAMI Institute:

Stem-Cell Rejuvenation
The MIAMI Institute adds a Stem Cell practice to their roster of anti-aging technology – a process whereby the hidden genetic potential of adult stem cells is awakened – to enhance face lift and buttock lift procedures. By transplanting carefully harvested autologous fat, any potential for an allergic reaction is eliminated. These specific “Stem Cell Growth Factors” induce the skin and fatty layers to produce more of their own cells. The Factors stimulate or initiate “a signal” to both the local stem cells within the skin and fat as well as the transplanted adult stem cells from the lower abdomen to multiply and restore themselves.

NeoGraft TM Hair Restoration
The MIAMI Institute introduces the state-of-the-art solution for hair loss and the first minimally invasive FDA approved automated hair transplant system. NeoGraft TM is a revolutionary, patented hair transplant device that automates hair transplant procedures. Down time is minimal as each follicular unit graft is individually extracted from the donor area and is then transplanted to thin or bald areas.

ABOUT THE MIAMI INSTITUTE
Located in the prestigious Four Seasons® Hotel and Tower and led by internationally regarded facial plastic surgeon Dr. Julio F. Gallo, The MIAMI Institute is a surgical center and medical spa providing progressive medicine, advanced technology, and encompassing treatments that reverse the effects of aging. The Institute’s skilled staff of surgeons, dentists, internists, medical technicians, nutritionists and health education specialists is dedicated to providing patients with tailored services – including cosmetic surgery, age management therapies, aesthetics treatments, cosmetic dentistry services and wellness counseling – that help them look and feel their best as they grow older.
The luxurious 9,000 square-foot facility features two modern surgical suites furnished with the latest medical technology designed to meet the highest standards. If patients wish, The MIAMI Institute will make arrangements for their stay at the hotel’s luxury accommodations, providing them with ease and comfort in their recovery. To learn more about The MIAMI Institute for Age Management and Intervention, please visit www.MIAMI-Institute.com or 305-624-0009.

Photographs provided by Julio Kamara

arteamericas – Complimentary Entrance Courtesy of Soul Of Miami 3/25-28/11

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arteaméricas

March 25-28, 2011
Miami Beach Convention Center
1900 Convention Center Drive
Hall D
Miami Beach, FL   33139

Friday – 12pm – 9pm
Saturday – 12pm – 8pm
Sunday – 12pm – 7pm
Monday – 12pm – 5pm

arteamericas brings the best Latin American art to Miami for the 9th year in a row.

arteaméricas, the premier fair of art from Latin America, will be returning for its ninth consecutive year. Starting on Friday, March 25th through Monday, March 28th, 2011, arteaméricas will showcase the latest trends in paintings, sculpture and multimedia from contemporary artists as well as renowned masters at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

“arteaméricas has been the most respected Latin American art fair since it’s inception. We’re proud of this distinction, and for that reason, we raise our standards every year, create innovative projects and recruit the best galleries out there,” says Leslie Pantín, President of arteaméricas.

The best galleries from all over Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe will be participating. The four-day arteaméricas event will feature works by internationally recognized artists and sculptors. Likewise, vanguard contemporary artists will be on hand in order to exhibit their works as the latest in Latin American modern art.

arteaméricas will be a place where art collectors and art professionals alike will gather among the present trends in paintings, sculptures, and conceptual art multimedia that distinguish the region’s art. In 2011, the fair will have close to fifty galleries taking up more than 80 spaces and showcasing more than 300 artists. The artists represented by the galleries hail from every country in the Americas and Spain. This year, the fair organizers are developing a special tribute to Mexico.

“For 2011, we envision better sales for our galleries,” stated Emilio Calleja, Vice President of the fair. “The economy is improving; the art from Latin American is getting more exposure and a gaining higher value. Our primary goal is to ensure that our galleries are satisfied with the outcome of their participation.”

As in past years, arteaméricas has set up a Selection Committee, consisting of Julia Herzberg, an internationally renowned curator from New York; Angel Felix, Director of the Cultural Program of the Interamerican Development Bank; and Leonor Amarante, an acknowledged curator and critic from Brazil. Carol Damian, Director of the Frost Museum, has been in the committee since the fair’s first year and is a member once again. All four carefully evaluate every gallery and their artists, in order to continue to raise the quality of the fair.

Conceived and organized by Dr. Herzberg, arteaméricas 2011 will bring back Art Talks, a series of four discussion tables aimed at furthering the understanding of the visual arts, biennial productions and collecting practices. The panels are structured to promote reflection and critical analysis of issues relevant to biennial directors, curators and artists, as well as the formation of private and public collections. Topics will include: Contemporary Art Scene; Biennials; Private Collectors and Public Collections; and Diverse Artistic Voices.

Art Talks 2011 will take place in the newly-created Salón arteaméricas. This area will have theater-type seating where lectures will also be presented to the fair’s attendees. Lecturers will include Carol Damian and Ricardo Pau-Llosa, among others. Salón arteaméricas will also be showing video art throughout the fair’s four day run, in addition to book presentations.

In 2011, arteaméricas will introduce its NewArt section, featuring an exhibition by the Miami Art Museum. This special project will highlight works of new and upcoming artists in the Latin American art scene. In addition, the fair is organizing a curated space that will depict the violence in Central America through the eyes of artists, as well as a curated space specially created for Cuban art.

www.arteamericas.com

 

Photographs of Victor Hugo Vaca Jr presents his Modern Art Gonzo Journalism on 3/9/11

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Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr presents his Modern Art Gonzo Journalism at Red Bar Gallery on Wednesday, March 9, 2011.  Concurrent with Miami International Film Festival Week, we got to meet Award-Winning Director Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr and see the Miami Premiere of his 18-minute short: “Crackhead Jesus : The Movie” winner of 2010 DBFF.

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Awarehouse Presents Eclectic Event Lineup for Winter Music Conference 3/8-12/11

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Awarehouse Event Line-Up For Week Of Miami’s Winter Music Conference 2011

Tuesday, March 8th
Doors: 8:00pm – 2:00am Presale tickets: $10.00 at
The Awarehouse and DeviceRATT presents “We Live Here” a WMC kick-off event, showcasing the finest in Miami DJ talent. Performers include: Sanedrac Hunter, Franccesco Cardenas & Luke Hunter (Teleport Records / Casa Do Conde / 040 recordings). Sanedrac Hunter releases their “Injustice” EP on Casa Do Conde Records featuring 1.house Finjustice & 2.four flew over the cuckoo’s nest; Spinnzinn (WVUM 90.5/Casa Do Cande Recordings); SexyHouseLab (Labels: Nervous Records, Groove On Records, Peak Hour Music Stripped Digitial, SouthSide Recodings) with live percussion by Marcus Ramirez; DeviceRATT (Serenity.fm, Undergroundradio.tv, Miamismokeshop). Visual art will be provided by Lazaro Aguirre, Ronald Lincona, Tecne Collective and Autopoesis. The event is sponsored by Awarehouse, DeviceRATT, Undergroundradio.tv, Serenity.fm, Unitysessions.com, Dave & Busters, XS Energy Drink and the Electric Pickle (official after-party host).
http://www.wantickets.com/Events/ShowEvent.aspx?eventId=86119

Thursday, March 10th
Doors 10:00pm-4:00am $5 donation/admission for World Matters. Free for WMC badge holders.
“BREATHE” is an art and music event created and produced entirely by artists from the local community and follows the same conceptual theme as “REBIRTH: The Future of Miami,” which took place during Art Basel at Churchill’s Pub and continues where “GROW,” the now seemingly infamous event that pushed beyond boundaries and decree, left off.
BREATHE will feature an eclectic, collaborative and technologically savvy group of artists from around the city and was designed to showcase the evolving artistic talents that Miami has to offer in the present and future.
Sound artists include: Telekinetic Walrus (EP Release); DJ Le Spam (of the Spam Allstars); Out of the Anonymous; organicArma (Live); Beatmachines (Tony of Afrobeta and JJ of Suenelo); Mr Feathers; The Cornerstoners; Tusk; Dave Betamax; SpinnZinn; Soma; Transoverload; Lion King; Franky Helix; Operation Human Mind Expansion; Eden Grey and Dusthead.
Visual artists include: Parker, Tecne Collective, VJ AV8 and Autopoesis.
Burlesque attractions will be provided by Ginger Bardot, with body art undertaken by Stacy Love and additional art by Queen Bee’s “Kook Crew.” Sponsors for the event are: Grunge Cat Magazine, Rah Threads, Chillo Energy Drink, World Matters (foundation) and SESAC, with catering provided by James BBQ.

Friday, March 11th
Doors 8:00pm – 6:00am
World Matter Presents “Electronic Radicals” a new wave of party showcasing the best in electronic music in Miami with special guests from Italy Techno Mafia (TMR). Live performances include: Transoverload, organicArma (Live), Telekinetic Walrus and Niki EM, with DJ sets by Federico & Orfale, Alexander Fog (TMR), Alberto Drago (TMR) and Maxitronica (TMR). Visuals provided by Tecné Collective, Autopoesis and Parker.
The event is sponsored by Transoverload, Awarehouse and TechnoMafia Records
$5-10 donation/admission at door.

Saturday, March 12th
Doors: 8:00pm – 4:00am Free admission with to rsvp to: info@electropico.org. Free for WMC badge holders.
Electrópico – Wynwood Session presented by Heineken and Fabrika
The New Sounds of Latin Electronica
Electrópico is a showcase presenting the new sounds of Latin electronica. This event will gather performers from Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Spain showcasing music styles such as digital cumbia, tropical bass, latin funk, Electropical, world beat, phsychedelic cumbia, Latin house and mashups. This will serve as an updated screening of what’s happening around the globe with Latin music and the dance culture.
Artists include: Pernett (Colombia); Jeremy Sole (KCRW / Afrofunke / Los Angeles); Palenke Soultribe DJ set (Los Angeles); Afrokumbe (Miami); De Juepuchas (Colombia); Mr. Pauer (Fabrika / Miami); Mexican Dubweiser (Mexico); organicArma (Venezuela / Miami); Kiko De Gallo (Groovalizacion / Spain); Dennis Mero (Sunshine Filtered Radio / Orlando) and Juanderful (Tropicalisimo / Philadelphia).
Live visuals will be provided by Tecné Collective, with live art by Trek-Six. The event is sponsored by Heineken, Fabrika and Awarehouse, with support from Rhythm Foundation, Pulso Beat, Wynwood Radio, BMI and The Standard Hotel.
For more info, visit www.electropico.org or www.fabrikalink.com .

Miami’s hub for culture, music, art and conceptual events announces its week long series of “Art and Electronica” events during this year’s Winter Music Conference

Awarehouse, Miami’s multi-purpose performance venue and art gallery, presents its eclectic series of events for the Art and Electronica enthusiast during the week of this year’s Winter Music Conference in Miami, from Tuesday, March 8th through Saturday, March 12th at the Awarehouse, 550 NW 29th Street in Wynwood, Miami.

Once again, Awarehouse showcases a balearic spectrum of live acts and DJ performances from around the world, highlighting the cream of emerging talent during the global electronic industry’s convergence in South Florida.

For further information on Awarehouse, visit www.awarehousemiami.com

Spoken Soul Showcase Support Women Artists 3/25-27/11

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South Florida’s Spoken Soul Festival Is Selected As One Of The Top Five Swan Day Celebrations In The World

Spoken Soul Festival 2011 Event Schedule
Spoken Soul Festival & Wemerge Magazine Press Party
Saturday March 12, 2011 6pm
THE STAGE 170 NE 38th Street Miami FL 33137
FREE and open to the public. Press must RSVP at info@spokensoulfestival.com

Swan Community Program
Volunteer Appreciation & Youth Art Activity Day,
Artocconecto in participation with Arts Studio Miami
Friday March 25, 2011 12pm – 5pm
Arts Studio Miami 7230 NW Miami Ct, Studio #5 Purple Door, Miami, 33150
NOTES This FREE event requires RSVP at info@spokensoulfestival.com.
Limited Seating

Swan Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 4
Saturday March 26, 2011 6pm – 10pm
THE STAGE 170 NE 38th Street Miami FL 33137
FREE to the public; Hosted by 939MIA on-air personality Chanel

Vanessa Baez Memorial Women’s Brunch
Sunday March 27, 2011 11:30am – 2:30pm
UVAS Restaurant – 6900 Biscayne Blvd # 3 Miami, FL 33138
Women only event; $40 per person to be pre-paid at www.spokensoulfestival.com
Requires RSVP: info@spokensoulfestival.com. Limited seating.

Spoken Soul Festival’s Three Day Event Honors and Promotes South Florida Female Artists During International Women’s History Month

Three days of community service, sexy designs, hypnotizing hips, powerful poetry, and delicious mimosas is just a glimpse for what is to be expected at the 4th Annual Spoken Soul Festival – SWAN Day 2011. “I am so impressed with the women organizers of SWAN Day Miami. Their Spoken Soul Festival is one of the top five SWAN Day celebrations in the world, and it gets better every year,” states founder of the international holiday celebrating women artists, SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now), Martha Richards.

The mission of this three-day event is to produce an annual festival that will help advance the careers of a variety of women artists. Spoken Soul Festival’s three feature events are: SWAN Community Program, SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase – SWAN DAY, and the Vanessa Baez Memorial Women’s Brunch.

Since its launch in March 2008, the festival has been awarded proclamations from the City of Miami Beach, Miami Dade County and the City of Miami. Featured artists have been commissioned or featured at Art Basel Miami, Gibson Guitar Showroom, New York Fashion Week, and Gen Art’s Fresh Faces Miami.

To kick off the 4th year in style, festival sponsor Dacra Development will host SSF’s press party on Saturday March 12, 2011 during their 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk at The Stage.“Spoken Soul Festival’s focus on women artists and community outreach is a natural fit to take place in the Miami Design District,” states Tiffany Chestler, manager and curator for The Craig Robins Collection.

Featured artists from past years and this year will participate in SWAN Community Program on Friday March 25, 2011 at 12pm. The program benefits Artoconecto’s KIDSART program, in partnership with Art Studio. Artists will be mentoring at-risk youth by discussing positive image, role models, and women of the future by using drawing, painting and poetry.

For the 3rd year in a row radio personality Chanel from 93.9 MIA FM will host the 4th annual SWAN Day – SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase Vol 4. Chanel shares, “I had the honor of meeting some amazingly talented women and can’t wait to see who will be a part of this year’s show.” This FREE event will be held in the heart of the Miami Design District at The Stage located at 170 NE 39th Street on Saturday March 26, 2011 at 6pm. The venue will be buzzing with women DJs, belly dancing, poets, fine artists, designers and much more. The event will be an opportunity for powerful, inspiring women to network and show support for each other’s work.

The 7th Annual Vanessa Baez Memorial Women’s Brunch is the closing event of the annual Spoken Soul Festival on Sunday March 27, 2011 at 11:30am. The founder of ArtSpring, the inspiring Leslie Neal will be the guest speaker. Seating is limited and for women only. The all-inclusive delicious brunch costs $40 per person hosted at UVAS Restaurant 6900 Biscayne Blvd. Visit www.spokensoulfestival.com to buy your ticket now. Guests will receive a complimentary gift bag full of surprises from the brunch sponsors. “It is obvious that our community wants an event like this, where indeed women artists are appreciated. I intend to produce this festival for the rest of my life,” says Deborah Magdalena, founder of Spoken Soul Festival and sister of Latin Grammy Winner Nestor Torres.

WALL Lineup for Miami Music Week 2011 3/22-26/11

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Wall Miami Heats Up For Miami Music Week
Tuesday, March 22 – Saturday, March 26, 11:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
WALL Miami
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.938.3130
www.wallmiami.com

WALL Miami is proud to present its lineup for Miami Music Week 2011, the week-long showcase of electronic and alternative musical events that attracts thousands of fans from around the globe. The decadent lounge inside W South Beach will host a series of renowned DJs and performers, and will also introduce new beats from some of the freshest faces in the music industry.

Tuesday, March 22
Favela Beach special edition with Rossone and Lil Jonwith guest Tinie Tempah

Wednesday, March 23
The CR2 Record Label party featuring Chuckie + Mync, Yolanda Be Cool, Poet Name Life & Ammo with Black Eyed Peas Tour DJs Dan Castro, Ben DJ, DJ Wady and Staffod Brothers

Thursday, March 24
The Size World Tour launch party will present Steve Angello, AN21 & Max Vangeli, Third Party and Matteo Di Marr

Friday, March 25
Rony Seikaly and Butch will keep guests on their feet all night

Saturday, March 26
The Masquerade Motel Aftershow with Swedish House Mafia and friends

*Tickets can be purchased for Tuesday, March 22, Wednesday, March 23, and Friday, March 25 at www.wanttickets.com.

*Tables reservations only for Thursday, March 24 and Saturday, March 26. To reserve a table email rsvp@wallmiami.com.

About WALL
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.

About KNR Group
Established in 2006, KNR Restaurant Group, KNR Food Concepts and KNR Bar Concepts have created critically acclaimed restaurant concepts Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, Sosta Pizzeria | Enoteca, Solea (recently nominated to become a semi-finalist for James Beard Best New Restaurant of the Year), and famed nightlife venues Bar None, Mynt, Mokai and most recently, WALL. KNR Group manages all food and beverage at the W South Beach and new projects by KNR include Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, Kastel and Bar d’Eau in the new Trump Soho, where KNR manages all food and beverage of the Trump Soho Hotel.

Founders Karim Masri, Nicola Siervo and Rony Seikaly are recognized as industry impresarios responsible for singlehandedly revolutionizing South Beach and creating intimate hotspots designed to forever raise the bar of style and design. Their combined efforts have garnered the attention of The New York Times, Elle, People and Travel + Leisure among many other publications.

400 Inner-City Kids to Participate in the Camp R.E.D. Basketball Clinic at Booker T. Washington High School 3/15-18/11

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400 Inner-City Kids to Participate in the Camp R.E.D. Basketball Clinic on March 15-18, 2011 at Booker T. Washington High School

WHO: Dwayne Wade Sr, Propops Foundation, The City of MIami, The Community Redevelopment Agency of Miami, and Youth Community Help Services Inc. have partnered to host Camp R.E.D. Basketball Clinic in Overtown during spring break.

WHAT: Camp R.E.D Basketball Clinic-Break out sessions that inlude: proper shot techniques, free throws, nutrition and hygiene, and teen pregnancy prevention session. In addition the kids will get free dental cleanings and free eye exams. Camp R.E.D. is designed to promote sports, teamwork, leadership abilities,education and a health living and lifestyle.

WHEN: March 15-18, 2011 from 9:00 A.M to 2:30 P.M.

WHERE: Booker T. Washington High School-1200, NW 6th Ave, Miami, Fl

Confirmed celebrity appearances:
Celebrity Dads and Moms – Noel Bosch, Michael Beasley, Sr., Tim Harris, Kiki, Blue, and Luther R. Campbell – Actress- Gabrielle Union, Commissioner Richard P. Dunn, Hip Hop R& B. Group Pretty Ricky, Rap Artist Briana,Boxer Randall Bailey, DJ Papa Keith, Rap Artist Ice (Billion Burge), Rap Artist Ball Greezy and Black Dada.

Sponsors include: Hope of Dreams, Rieback, Medical Legal Consultants, Ross Active, Professional Cosmetic, Olivia Family Cigar, Lit Cigar, Keep , Honest Tea, Wedr, Give America, Walmart, Colgate, Keep it 100 Record, DJ Billy Rice, OP Records, Lebron James and Wade World.

For additional information about this program and future ones please call Angie B. of Youth Community Help Services Inc. at 786.877.3007.

A Gourmet Evening of Art, Wine and Music to benefit Angel Cruz and Family 3/15/11

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A Gourmet Evening of Art, Wine and Music to benefit Angel Cruz and Family
Tuesday, March 15, 2011. 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
The Margulies Collection at the WAREhOUSE
591 NW 27th Street
Miami, FL 33127

Admission: Tickets: $125 in advance. $150 at the door.

The Borinquen family is deeply saddened by the heartbreaking car accident on January 30th, involving our staff member Angel Cruz and his family. As reported by the media, this horrific event took the life of Angel’s two-year-old son Juniel and left Angel, his wife Angie and mother-in-law Mercedes in critical condition, each suffering multiple severe injuries.

Your love and support for Angel Cruz and his family will be an important part in his ability to cope and recuperate with this loss and at the same time continue on with his personal and professional life. Angel and family members will require several surgeries, followed by recovery and rehabilitation. The expense will be enormous. We are hoping you will contribute to a special fund we have established to support the family. The fund will be used to help defray both medical and personal expenses. You can also help by attending the exciting fundraising event we have planned.

With generous help of Ms. and Mr. Constance and Martin Z. Margulies of the Warehouse Art Gallery, celebrity Chef, Michelle Bernstein of Michy’s and Seniora Martinez restaurants, Premier Beverage Catering, the Larkin Hospital and Solera MSO, Inc, Borinquen Health Centers invite you to a special fundraising event to help Angel Cruz and his family. A cocktail reception, silent auction and art show on Tuesday March 15 at The Margulies Collection at the WAREhOUSE located in the Wynwood art district at 591 NW 27 Street from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door.

Please pass this invitation on to 10 of your friends, partners, co-workers, family members, business associates, clients, vendors, neighbors …etc and ask them to participate in this noble cause to help this needy family. If you are unable to attend, please make a contribution to this worthy cause by contacting the organizers.

To purchase tickets or make a donation, please call: 305.576.6611 Ext. 608 or email: bmn4288@gmail.com and/or macruz@borinquenhealth.org

Thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing you.
Robert E. Linder, CEO/President
Eva Perez, Chairperson
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com

23rd Annual In the Company of Women Awards Celebration 3/31/11

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23rd Annual In the Company of Women Awards Celebration
March 31, 2011, 6-9 p.m.
Awards Presentation/Cocktail Reception
a cocktail-reception and an awards-presentation Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables.
http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/women.asp

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department (MDPR) and the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women are hosting the 23rd Annual In the Company of Women Awards Celebration on Thursday, March 31, from 6-9 p.m., at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. The event includes a cocktail-reception and an awards-presentation recognizing 12 local women for their long-standing contributions to the residents of Miami-Dade County.

WPLG Channel 10 reporter Neki Mohan will emcee the festivities. As part of the program, a representative from the Office of the Mayor will present the Mayor’s Pioneer Award, which honors a woman who has proven leadership, creativity, and vision in addressing community issues in Miami-Dade County within the past 10 years.

The honorees include: Arts & Entertainment–Eveline Pierre, Founder of the Haitian Heritage Museum; Business & Economics–Patricia Thorp, Senior Counselor, RBB Public Relations; Communications & Literature–Michele Gillen, Chief Investigative Reporter, CBS Miami; Education & Research–Dr. Stacey Mancuso, Principle, DASH; Government & Law–Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Health & Human Services–Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, President & CEO, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation; Science & Technology–Sherry Thompson Giordano, Executive Director, IT Women, and June Randall, Chief, Administration & Technology Division, Miami-Dade County Police; Sports & Athletics–Marta Montenegro, Founder, Publisher & Editor-In-Chief, SoBeFit Magazine; Mayor’s Pioneer Award–Elaine Bloom, former member of the Florida House of Representatives; Community Spirit Award–Donna Ginn, Founder & Managing Partner, Crossroad Consulting Group; and posthumous honors–Amanda Haworth, Detective, Miami-Da
de Police Warrants Bureau.

Nominations were solicited from the general public from October through December 2010. Nominees must have a history of continued accomplishments in their field and have met these five criteria: professional development, community responsibility, leadership and vision, contribution to women’s progress and promotion of pluralism. Award recipients were selected by a panel, comprised of some of last year’s winners and the event’s organizing committee.

Tickets for In the Company of Women $40 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 305-358-5885, or visiting their web site: www.ticketmaster.com; or at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler Street.

Past recipients of the In the Company of Women Awards have included: Florida State Senator Larcenia Bullard (D-Miami) (1996), Celia Cruz (1990), Marjory Stoneman Douglas (1989), Gloria Estefan (1989), Arva Moore Parks (2002), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (1997), Cristina Saralegui (1992), Dorothy Shula (1992), Florida State Senator Frederica Wilson (D-Miami) (1994), Teresa Zubizarreta (1993), and many other distinguished female role models of Miami-Dade County.

Since 1989, men and women have gathered to honor the outstanding achievements of women from throughout Miami-Dade County, during the annual In The Company of Women event. This popular and prestigious event serves as part of Women’s History Month, observed annually in March. The event has received recognition from the National Association of Counties and the Southern Region of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission

Thin Walls A photography Exhibit 3/12/11

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“Thin Walls”, A photography Exhibit
March 12, 2011, 5pm- 10pm
Neox Image Photography Studio
250 NW 23rd St, #204, Miami Fl 33127
www.neoximage.com

A fine art photography exhibition by local photographer Janelle Proulx.
Proulx’s photographic series titled Thin Walls explores the complex relationship that forms between people when living with one another. She is particularly interested in the concept of cohabitation as a universal human experience. The images from this developing series depict private moments of both confrontation and reflection that revolve around this relationship.

F.M.E Tri-Sexual Saturdays with Jessie and the Toy Boys and ISquare Live 3/12/11

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F.M.E Tri-Sexual Saturdays with Jessie and the Toy Boys and ISquare Live
Saturday March 12, 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139

F. M. E. Tri-Sexual Saturdays

Hosted By:
Dan Sehres, Alan Randolph, Janet Jorgulesco, Aaron Gillego,
Carmine Dagnel, JP Souto & Rudy Rafuls

Live Performances by
Jessie and the Toy Boys and ISQUARE

Musique by DJ/Producer/ VJ

MAXIMUS 3000
“Mashups, Rock, Sexed up house, Live video performance mayhem”

Late Night Red Eye Chill out party till 5am

$10 Ketel One
Citroen & Oranje

VIP Table Reservation 305.785.5919

For More Information Visit Bar721.com #FMEBAR721
Follow us on Twitter @bar721

Brunch and Beats 3/13/11

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Brunch & Beats
3/13/2011, 11-4PM
Moonchine Bistro+Bar+71 Lounge
7100 Biscayne Blvd
Miami,FL 33138
moonchine.com

Join Us Sundays at Moonchine for Brunch & Beats
A beautiful Asian Buffet is served for $15.95,from 11-4PM
Offering Indoor/Outdoor Garden Seating

While “Buffalo”, from The Charlie 3’s plays Acoustic Instrumentals
On His Guitar from 1-4PM….

Garden “71” Happy Hour 3/11/11

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Garden “71” Happy Hour
03/11/2011, 4-8PM
Moonchine Bistro+Bar+71 Lounge
7100 Biscayne Blvd
Miami,FL 33138
moonchine.com

7 days a week, from 4-8P Drink Specials,A Bucket of 5 Chang Beers for $20 + a shot of Mekhong(Thai Rum), $1 Sushi, All Rolls 1/2 price…

All while on Fridays Lady SolyMar, spins from 6-10P a variety of music genres ranging from Hip Hop, Salsa, Global Soul and House Music…

Dwyane Wade and DJ Irie celebrate Specialty Automotive Boys and Their Toys 3/24/11

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Specialty Automotive Treatments & Ocean Drive Magazine Invite You To Boys & Their Toys
Thursday, March 24th, 7PM- 9PM
700 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
www.satreatments.com

Please RSVP by March 14th to rsvp@kiphuntermarketing.com
$200 Per Ticket – Limited Space Available

Hosted by Dwyane Wade & DJ Irie To benefit Wade’s World Foundation
Cars, Cocktails, Food & Cigars
Spinning by DJ Irie
Specialty Automotive Treatments

WMC Week 2011 Spazio Nero 3/9-12/11

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WMC 2011
Wed. 3/9 – Thur. 3/12
Spazio Nero- Club di Brickell presents…

Wed. 3/9 Audiophile presents Michel Saad from Disco РṢo Paulo

Thur. 3/10 Home Cooking Cucina a Italiana w/ legendary DJ Producer Chicco Secci & Friends

Fri. 3/11 Angels Madrid World Tour w/ Hector Rodriguez & Alex Seda

Sat. 3/12 I ♥ Colombian DJs w/ Fruto/ Wady/ Hector Carrero/ Johnny Ramirez/ Johnny House-In

Table Reservations Suggested 786-262-5292

Latin Jazz Night Jam Session Downtown Miami 3/18/11

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FUNDarte’s Miami On Stage 2011 Presents Latin Jazz Jam Section Yorgis Goiricelaya & Hilario Bell & other musicians will present an “unplugged” concert.
Friday, March 18, 2011 – 8PM
On.Stage Black.Box Theater
2901 W Flagler Street
Miami FL 33125

$20GA, $15 Students(-18) & Seniors (+65)
Tickets & Additional Information

Jazz & Blues Florida.

Dream in Green Living the Dream Anniversary Fundraiser 4/1/11

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Celebrating Five Years of Building a More Sustainable Future!
Friday Apr 01, 2011 8:00 PM-11:00 PM
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL, FL 33140

Mingle amongst the who’s-who of sustainability and environmental finance at Dream in Green’s 5 Year Anniversary Fundraiser, ‘Living the Dream!’ Part of Sustainatopia 2011, the event is hosted by the eco-luscious Palms Hotel & Spa, and provides 3-hours of complimentary natural hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, live music and the Annual Green Innovator Awards, recognizing South Florida’s green innovators.

Buy tickets for Dream in Green’s ‘Living the Dream’ Anniversary Fundraiser

Blues Piano Great Henry Gray 3/11/11

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Friday, March 11, 2011 – 8:30PM
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
Tickets & Additional Information

Henry Gray
and The Cats
1956-1968 Howlin’ Wolf’s pianist
2010 Living Blues Critic’s Choice Most Outstanding Musician
2006 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award Winner
2005 Featured artist in Lincoln Center’s 1st “Blues” Concert “Blues Legends”
2002 – Four WC Handy Nominations
2002 Living Blues “Pianist of the Year”
40 year history of playing New Orlean’s Jazz Fest

Henry Gray may well be Louisiana’s oldest active legendary master Blues pianist. At 86, with a career that spans over six decades, Henry continues to deliver his rollicking, two-fisted boogie-woogie and passionate blues to people throughout the world.

Jazz & Blues Florida
www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival Downtown Hollywood 3/13/11

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Downtown Hollywood
Sunday March 13, 2011
12-7pm • Parade At 1pm

Presented By The City Of Hollywood & The Hibernians Of Hollywood

Celebrate the Emerald Isle with the 13th St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Downtown Hollywood, Florida!

Traditional Float Parade
Radio celebrity John “Footy” Kross will emcee the parade featuring dozens of floats and pipe bands – including the famous NYPD Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Corps. Hollywood Blvd and Harrison St.

Parade Grand Marshal
Reverend Thomas O’Dwyer, pastor, The Little Flower Catholic Church, will celebrate his Irish heritage as Parade Grand Marshal.

Junior Grand Marshal
Abigail Qahhat, a 3rd grader at Little Flower Catholic School and a cancer survivor, will serve as the parade’s first ever Junior Grand Marshal.

Emerald Isle Fantasy Park
Downtown Anniversary Park becomes a fantasy land of kid’s games & crafts! Lucky Roll Giant Dice Game, End of the Rainbow Maze, Leaping Leprechauns Tic-Tac-Toe & more!

Uv-The U2 Tribute Show
Live Music all afternoon and non-stop U2 favorites on the main stage beginning at 4:40PM.

Irish Food & Drink

Entertainment Schedule
Main Stage: Hollywood Blvd. & 19th Ave.
Traditional Irish Bands And Live Music Throughout The Afternoon
12:15PM Joe Doughtery
2:15PM Celtic Bridge
3:15PM Tricianne Garrihy & Avalon
4:40 – 7:00PM UV – The U2 Tribute Show

Parking
$10 event parking in convenient, marked public and private garages and lots throughout Downtown Hollywood.

info: 954.921.3404
www.stpatricksparade.com

Samantha Salzinger Opening Reception 3/11/11

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Samantha Salzinger Nine
Opening Reception Friday, 03.11.2011, 6 – 8 PM
Second Saturday 03.12.2011, 11 AM – 9 PM
Gallery Diet

Two 2011 Inkjet print 20″ x 30″

Gallery Diet is pleased to present Samantha Salzinger’s second solo exhibition at Diet. These works explore the fabricated environment questioning the collective mind of the age, where reality is as malleable as a simulation and a simulation as lifelike as reality. Projecting mysterious places in an era of genesis, the images reference ideologies of popular culture that play to our fantasies, fears, and deires. The metaphoric creation of the idyllic, sublime landscape, act as core unconscious escapism. Weaving together the awe of the grandeur of nature with science fiction, the viewer is dreamer in an imaginary world, optimistic of the future.

Samantha Salzinger graduated with an MFA in photography from Yale University and is a two time winner of the South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant. She has exhibited prolifically throughout South Florida at venues that include Gallery Diet, Locust Projects, The Museum of Art Ft. Lauderdale, and The Girls Club, the private collectin of Francie Bishop Good and David Horovitz where she is part of the permanent collection.

This exhibition will run thru April 2nd, 2011

Regular gallery hours are Tuesday thru Saturday 11 am – 5 pm

2nd Saturdays Art Walk At The Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery 3/12/11

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Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery (Wynwood Arts District)
March 12 * 7pm – 11pm
173 NW 23RD ST.
Miami, FL

Miguel Paredes
Fine Art Gallery
2nd Saturdays’ Art Walk

Performance by:
Miami’s own dj ari x

Cocktails provided by:
Bombay Sapphire / Heineken / Bacardi USA

Food provided by:
Miss Yip Chinese Café

Miguelparedes.Com
Rsvp@Miguelparedes.Com / 866.534.2184 X 2244

Facebook.com/artistmiguelparedes – twitter.com/paredesstudios

ArtCenter Presents a Winning Art! Celebration 3/12/11

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ArtCenter/ South Florida Presents a Winning Art! Celebration
Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 7-10PM
4141 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami FL 33137

Join us for a Winning Art! celebration this Saturday, March 12, 2011, during this Saturday’s Art + Design Night in Design District.

ArtCenter/ South Florida will be hosting a party honoring our resident artists, and Shiva, the destroyer of evil and restorer of the universe! Stop by, get your bindi, and preview art from Winning Art!, ArtCenter’s annual raffle fundraiser.

For one night only, raffle tickets will be available for purchase at (3) for $25! Special edition art created by our resident artists will be given to guests that purchase an ArtCenter/ South Florida membership, while supplies last.

Music provided by DJ Saint Chill and light refreshments will be served!
Event is open and free to the public.

Learn more about us and Winning Art! at www.artcentersf.org.
Space generously provided by DACRA.

Back In Black Lounge 4th Annual Fall In Furniture Love Art Event 3/12/11

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FIFL Art Event Hollywood
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Scan Design of Hollywood
4150 North 28th Ter
Hollywood, FL 33020
6-9 PM

4th ANNUAL
fall in furniture love
ART EVENT
More Info.

Please join Scan Design and other art enthusiasts as we showcase the entries and announce the winners in our fourth annual Fall in Furniture Love art contest.

Come enjoy custom works of art created exclusively for this event as well as other select pieces.

Guests can also enjoy musical entertainment, fine wine and spirits courtesy of Voga Wine, Tequila Herradura and Gentleman Jack Whiskey as well as premium hors d’oeuvres. Take part in interactive art painting and experience our “BACK IN BLACK LOUNGE” featuring work from tattoo artist Guillermo Chaviano.

We also encourage you to enter our raffle to win a limited piece of Scan Design furniture provided by Gamma International and participate in our silent auction with all donations going to support our local charity, Care Resource.

We would appreciate your RSVP to:
hollywood@scandesign.com

Cazwell Cocktail Reception at Base 3/11/11

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Friday, March 11th, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
BASE on Lincoln Road

BASE on Lincoln Road will be hosting an exclusive Cazwell (Ice Cream Truck) performance and CD/DVD signing with complimentary Finlandia Vodka and Herradura Tequila cocktails from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 11th. Check out the latest adidas SLVR collection, while you move to the beats of DJ Cazwell’s fav tracks!

To RSVP, please email your name and number of guests to events@tebentertainment.com.

Cazwell will also be hosting a VIP afterparty at The Lords South Beach from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., where he will premiere his latest video.

See you this Friday!

Spring Networking Cruise on the Intracoastal 3/23/11

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Make New Business Connections on The Intracoastal
Wednesday, March 23rd – 7:00pm – 9:00pm
boarding begins at 6:30pm
Spring Networking Cruise on the Intracoastal
Atlantic Plaza 777 E. Atlantic Ave.

Directions: The cruise will depart from Veterans Park, East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
*Allow time to park and board – boarding begins at 6:30pm
Free parking adjacent to Veterans Park – Atlantic Plaza 777 E. Atlantic Ave.
Delray Yacht Cruises sails from Veterans Park on East Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach, Florida.
From Interstate 95, take Exit 52 and travel east, toward the water

Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard the beautiful Lady Atlantic Yacht
With three luxurious decks, there will be plenty of room to do your networking with the backdrop of South Florida Intracoastal Waterway
Two Hours of Networking * Appetizers * Music

Boarding & Check In Starting at 6:30pm Cruise from 7pm – 9pm

Cost: $25 Per Person Sign Up Here

www.biztobiznetworking.com

Jellybean Benitez WMC Event to benefit SoBe Arts 3/12/11

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Saturday at 10:00pm – Sunday at 3:00am
Yuca
501 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL

And God Created Woman / Wmc 2011 ~ Miami
Jellybean Soul & Ain’t Nuthin But A House Party Presents:
Benefiting::: Sobe Institute For The Arts

with Resident DJs:
Jellybean Benitez
Dj Francesca
Sabine Blaizin

along with special guest dj’s
Kamala
Jen Blaze

House Music All Night Long……
.Hosted By: Robbi, Evelyn Santos, Carson Kievman PhD, Jenique Burgos & Sandra Garcia

General Admission: $20.00
ANBAHP Members Free Before 11pm >>> $10 After 11pm
WMC 2011 Badge Holders F R E E All Night
ANBAHP Text Hotline ::: 917 754-2633

Advance Tickets:: To Guarantee Entrance Purchase Your Tickets Online Now.
Pre-sales are strictly for your convenience and guaranteed entry
Support Sobe Arts :::: http://sobearts.org/
Facebook – http://facebook.com/DJjellybeanbenitez

Inquires::: Info@Jellybeanmusicgroup.Com

Medical Fetish Party at Sky Nightclub 3/12/11

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SATURDAY March 12
Doors 10pm-3am
Sky Nightclub.

RSVP Now.

We’re taking Alter Ego on the road! We will be hosting our ever-popular Medical Fetish Party taking place THIS SATURDAY March 12 @ a NEW VENUE: Sky Nightclub. Doors 10pm-3am. Stay tuned to see where we may take the party in the near future!
DJs Sin, Sinsekt

SKY Nightclub is a beautiful, opulent venue on the 2nd floor of the Citibank building at the northwest corner of Oakland Park Blvd & Federal Hwy. The club is beautiful, opulent, and very upscale. There is a dancefloor area and a lounge area with plenty of room to play, so you can pick your space.

We expect to see all of you naughty nurses, dirty doctors and pervy patients at our once-a-year fetish clinic!

Remember, our medical theme is strongly encouraged (if you were just thinking about showing up in scrubs, we ask that you try a bit harder!) but our usual fetish dress code is strictly enforced regardless of theme. Dress up or stay home!

Girls Coalition Speed Networking 3/22/11

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Girls Coalition Speed Networking
Tuesday March 22, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
UVA69
6900 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL

Register Now!

Speed Networking! Take your elevator speech out for a ride and mingle with other area professionals!

You’ve heard of Speed Dating, now try a professional development workshop called Speed Networking. Learn from marketing expert Lisa Sparks of Constant Contact and hone your networking skills in a fun and informative way. Join us on Tuesday, March 22nd at UVA69 from 6pm to 8pm for this fun and informative event. Enjoy half priced drinks and free nibbles.

Admission:Members $5 and Non-members $10

Locust Projects presents a Conversation and Tasting with Hedy Goldsmith 3/24/11

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March 24th, 6:30pm
Locust Projects
155 NE 38th Street #100
Miami, FL 33137
Conversation and Tasting with Hedy Goldsmith, Executive Pastry Chef
Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink

Goldsmith combines simple and straightforward flavors, often blurring the line between savory and sweet, and draws from a rich assortment of local fruits and herbs. At Locust Projects, she will prepare local basil panna cotta with a strawberry consomm, fresh berries and candied kumquats, along with anise almond biscotti.

$15 member / $30 non member

RSVP locustprojects@yahoo.com or 305.576.8570

A Tribute To Your Fresh showcase by Ariel Cruz 3/13/11

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“A Tribute To Your Fresh” showcase by Ariel Cruz
Sunday March 13, 2011, 7-11pm
Bar 721
721 N. Lincoln Lane Miami Beach, FL
Meetup Page.

Will be displaying the collection of the Top 25 DJ’s in the world by Ariel Cruz at “Bar721” on Sunday Evening March 13 at 7pm.

His collection “A Tribute to Your Fresh” was inspired by his love of House Music and those who have supported him in his journey as an artist/designer.

We have an exclusive invitation to this one time event prior to the signing and gifting of these paintings to the respective Musical Artists that they represent. Through-out the evening we may expect to have appearances of some of the world’s Heavy-weight House DJ’s including Louie Vega, Oscar G, DMS12, & Todd Terry.

The striking beauty of this collection as well as the social conscious message behind it has touched art lovers in the Miami art scene and has solidified Ariel as a promising up and coming artist in the Miami art scene.

This is a 25 piece collection so please be ready to expect any of these artists to appear at any time to receive this amazing gift. (Photos of the collection will be sent out as well!)

This collection was featured at the “W” South Beach Hotel Sept 27th,2010

This was huge accomplishment for Ariel to have his work featured amongst the private collection that is housed in the “W” South beach Miami Hotel with artists like Andy Warhol, Jean Basquiat, Danny Clinch to name a few.

This event is sponsored by Bar721 & Wynwood Art Lovers via SocialMedia305 Events
We will be enjoying 2×1 drink specials till 9pm and complementary Hors d’oveuvres .

Music will be provided by DJ Manic:
Combining a blend of skill, ability to read the dance floor and dynamically control the energy. His particular taste in music allows him to be diverse, exciting and on the cutting edge.As co-producer of the song “Never Ending” along with Ronnie Ventura and Alan Scott Plotkin featuring Latrice Verrett, it debuted at “Hot Shot Breakout” ( #31) on the Billboard Dance charts

Supercar Experience Panamerican Concours 2011 3/19/11

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Supercar Experience Panamerican Concours 2011
March 19, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
www.supercarexperience.com

General Admission $38
Supercar Experience Package $55 (includes Saturday and Sunday admission)
VIP Hospitality Tent by Invitation Only

You are cordially invited to join us for the 2011 edition of Supercar Experience Panamerican Concours Miami at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens on Saturday March 19th and the VIP Owner Day at the Homestead Speedway on March 20th.

An assembly of the world’s most alluring collection of privately owned supercars, the event is slated for Saturday March 19th 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens (10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables. FL 33156).

*Additional Parking with shuttle service available from the Village of Merrick Park

March 20th
SCX VIP Owner Track Day
Homestead Miami Speedway
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pliner Spring Soiree 3/12/11

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Pliner Spring Soiree
March 12, 2011, 1:00 pm
Donald J Pliner, Aventura Mall
19575 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 803
Aventura, FL 33180
www.donaldjpliner.com

Renowned designers and leaders in the footwear and accessories industry, Donald J Pliner and wife Lisa Pliner will present their Spring Footwear Collection at a reception to benefit Peace for the Children’s Foundation. Continuing to impress men and women with their innovative designs, high style and unprecedented comfort, Donald and Lisa offer trends for a fashionable season and give back to the Florida community.

Shop the Donald J Pliner and Lisa for Donald J Pliner Spring Collection of men’s and women’s footwear at the 2011 Pliner Spring Soiree, with Hor D’oeuvres provided by Grand Lux Café and acrobatic acts provided by Rainbow Circus. Ten percent of all proceeds will benefit the Peace for the Children’s Foundation, Donald and Lisa’s charity created to channel funds to deserving projects and initiatives that advance peace, care, and welfare to children in need.

We would like to cordially invite you to Donald and Lisa Pliner’s Pliner Spring Soiree at the Aventura Mall on Saturday, March 12 at 1:00 pm.

For questions or to RSVP to the soiree filled with shoes, cocktails, cake, shoes, acrobats and even more shoes, please email me at: sarah.g@donaldjpliner.com.

Hope to see you there!

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Troy Roberts Nu-Jive 3/10/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive, Thursday March 10, at 9 PM, on the occasion of the release of their new CD, “Nu-Jive”. The band fetures Troy on saxes, Silvano Monasterios on piano, Eric England on bass, and David Chiverton on drums. The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach. For more information, call (305) 534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has recently relocated to the USA. Having completed a Masters and currently teaching part-time at the University of Miami, Troy recently won two consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, two consecutive West Australian Music Industry Awards, was the only Australian finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule around Australia, Europe and the USA.

Having shared the stage with greats such as Sammy Figueroa (performing on his Grammy-nominated album, The Magician), Robby Ameen, Lew Soloff, Lauryn Hill, James Morrison, Kevin Mahogany, Slide Hampton, Gary Bartz, Geoff Keezer, Rodney Whitaker, Carl Allen, Dennis McCrell, Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, Troy recently released his third album, The XenDen Suite – an 8-part composition for jazz quartet and string quartet – and also his first DVD – a live concert performance of The XenDen Suite.

Troy leads the exciting nu-jazz project, Troy Roberts’ NuJivee, which features some seriously talented young Miami-based artists, while showcasing Troy’s original compositions – an eclectic concoction of jazz, groove, Latin and neo-soul. In March 2011 they released their first CD, “Nu-Jive”.

Annual UM Faculty And Student Exhibitions At The Lowe Featuring A Ceramic Installation By Ivan Albreht Opening 4/15/11

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April 15, 2011, 7-10 PM
Exhibitions Preview And Reception: Ivan Albreht: Repetitive Choices and Annual Juried Student Competition Exhibition
Artist Lecture: 7pm
Reception: 8-10pm
Light refreshments will be served. Beverages provided by Vitamin Water Zero.
Event is free and open to the public

Annual UM Faculty And Student Exhibitions At The Lowe
Will feature a ceramic installation by Ivan Albreht

This spring The University of Miami Lowe Art Museum will host a faculty exhibition highlighting the work of Ivan Albreht. Ivan Albreht: Repetitive Choices will be on view at the Lowe from April 16 to May 29, 2011. On view through May 8, is the first of the yearly two-part student exhibitions, the Annual Juried Student Competition Exhibition. A preview with an artist lecture and reception for the juried student exhibition and Repetitive Choices will be held April 15 at 7pm. The evening will be highlighted with a special lecture by Albreht. A preview reception for the Annual Masters of Fine Arts Candidates Exhibition, on view from May 12 through June 5, will be held May 11 at 7pm. Both receptions are free and open to the public.
Ivan Albreht was born and raised in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia (present Serbia). He is Assistant Professor of Ceramics / Sculpture at the Department of Art and Art History at UM.

Albreht’s current work explores issues of individuality in the sociopolitical context of the western society. He is specifically interested in ways in which technological advancement, consumerism and global politics influence the emergence of an individual. He is engaged in exploring the perception of “beauty” in Western society.
He has actively exhibited both nationally and internationally since 1997. Solo exhibitions include: WeissPollack Gallery in NYC, University of Pittsburg in Bradford, Gallery of American Cultural Center in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia. International competitions include: Ceramics of Europe – The Westerwald Prize 2009, The Sixth Taiwan Golden Ceramics Awards 2001. Bibliography includes: full feature articles in Ceramic Review (London, UK) and Ceramics Art and Perception (US and Australia), inclusions in books: Contemporary Ceramics (Thames and Hudson, 2009), 500 Ceramic Sculptures (Lark Books, 2009), as well as numerous catalogues. His work has received significant recognitions, including Special Prize at the 4th World Ceramic Biennale 2007 Korea (CEBIKO), the largest and most competitive juried international exhibition in the field of ceramic arts.

In 2009, Albreht was nominated and elected as member of International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) based in Genève, Switzerland. He has also participated in several artist residency programs in the United States and Europe.

The exhibition is organized by the Lowe Art Museum.
The Lowe Art Museum is located at the University of Miami at 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 12 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Regular Admission (not including special events) is $10; $5 for Seniors and Non-UM Students; Free for Lowe Art Museum Members, University of Miami students, faculty and staff, and children under 12. For more information, call (305) 284-3535 or visit www.lowemuseum.org.

The University of Miami’s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of our diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world. www.miami.edu.

SocialBuzzTV.com Networking TweetUp #SBNTU 3/16/11

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Wednesday March 16, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
La Cofradia
160 Andalusia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Register Now!

It’s TweetUp time again!
SocialBuzzTV is moving the venue down a few doors down from Fleming’s Steakhouse to La Cofradia in the Gables!

SocialBuzzTV TweetUp’s are designed to help you and your brand leverage new business and new relationships in the Miami area.

Mark your calendars now! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network and take your business to the next level.

It doesn’t cost a dollar to show up and join the fun! Enjoy bar bites and deeply discounted Happy Hour specials! As always, we will be raffling off door prizes and gift certificates to add to all of the fun!

SPREAD THE WORD on @Twitter! Twitter Hashtag for this event will be #SBNTU.

WMC at Lords South Beach

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Winter Music Conference Events
1120 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Wednesday, 3/9 – DETOX Winter Music Conference Kick-Off Party: 9pm-12am. Hosted by AC & Adora with DJs until midnight.

Thursday, 3/10 – Post-Awards Party for Shelley Novak Awards (Best Drag Queens on the Beach!): 10pm. Hosted by Ladyfag (NYC). Free, at Cha Cha Rooster.

Friday, 3/11 – Cazwell Music Video Premiere: 10pm. Marco Ovando & Lords South Beach present the World Premiere of Cazwell’s new music video, “Get My Money Back.” Directed by Marco Ovando and featuring The Ice Cream Truck Boys. Followed by party with special DJ set from Cazwell.

Saturday, 3/12 – Flirtation Women’s Pool Party: 12pm. A pool party for women who love women, presented by Sunkissed Productions. No Cover.

Sunday, 3/13 – Punch Brunch with new host Kevin Aviance. 11am-3pm. Join hosts Tony Ferro, Chris Aguilar, and Sookie Stackhouse every Sunday for $20 per person pre-fixe brunch, which includes two mimosas or Bloody Marys.

Krel Pop Up Shop Opening Party 3/9/11

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Special Opening Party
March 9th 6pm – 9pm “A Night of Quickies”
KREL pop up at LACE Beauty Lab
500 South Point Drive, ste, 120
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Get sexy in a flash. Custom couture starting at $30 and a mani-pedi for only $25, while you wait.
Happy ending guaranteed.
Now till March 30, 2011
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 8 pm

Come get pampered while listening to great grooves. Miami’s music month brings KREL & LACE together with a KREL pop up shop at Lace Beauty Lab! Appointments and walk-ins are welcome for all services.

Miami’s premiere designer Karelle Levy, designer of KRELwear, and the company’s official spokes model Anna Elizabeth bring you fashion, glamour, & beauty, for the musical month of March. Lace owner Anna Elizabeth is excited to host a series of events and parties alongside Karelle Levy, KRELwear designer. A series of fun, relaxing and tantalizing events will be happening through out the month featuring a variety top female djs and musicians.
Call to make your appointments for fabulous custom quickie couture pieces, sewn while you get your mani-pedi. Feel free to make your appointments for quickie couture, manicures, pedicures, facials, wax, and all your beauty needs. Check out specially picked KREL pieces: hand loom one of a kind dresses, play suits, separates, hot shorts and KRELwear basics, perfect for dancing the night and day away, or just because.

SPECIAL PRICES FOR THIS MONTH!

Hot Tips for the Month: Buy $250 or more of KREL and get a complimentary quickie manicure or discounts on all other services.

University Of Miami Wynwood Project Space Presents Brian Gefen Development of Power vs. Untitled Creatures 3/12/11

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University Of Miami Wynwood Project Space Presents Brian Gefen Development of Power vs. Untitled Creatures
Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 6 – 10 PM
University of Miami Wynwood Project Space,
2200-A NW 2nd Avenue
Miami.

The Department of Art and Art History, in the College of Arts and Sciences at UM presents the Master of Fine Arts exhibition by contemporary artist, Brian Gefen, beginning March 12, 2011. The exhibition titled, “Development of Power vs. Untitled Creatures” is a progressive series of narrative artwork that grasps ideas out of various 20th century artists to create an endless graphic narrative. The exhibition will be available for viewing from March 12 to March 25 at the University of Miami Wynwood Project Space, 2200-A NW 2nd Avenue, Miami.

The theme of the exhibition, Development of Power vs. Untitled Creatures, demonstrates a conflicting mythical world in which characters battle one another for food and the basic amenities of life. The mythical world exposes a system of nobility, featuring King Steamer and Queen Tatiana Dee Dee. Untitled Creatures is tribal, with leaders such as Doyleox, Helmet Jack and Hixon.

Development of Power controls the food and weapons which are heavily guarded by the security farmers who are constantly on alert because the opposing, Untitled creatures, lurk around the land in an attempt to steal food. The two groups cannot agree on anything and as a result tension grows. This discord is displayed through Brian Gefen’s series of paintings in Development of Power vs. Untitled Creatures.

Aesthetically, Brian Gefen’s painting surfaces are visually flat but complimented by many strongly contrasting color combinations and lively characters illustrating events in the ongoing, unfolding artistic drama of Development of Power vs. Untitled Creatures. Gefen uses an array of mixed media which include acrylic paint, spray paint, markers, photos, computer printouts and vinyl stickers.

For more information regarding the artist, email bgefen@aol.com. A full schedule of exhibitions can be viewed at www.as.miami.edu/art. In celebration of the exhibition’s opening, there will be a reception for the artist on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 6 – 10 PM. Other viewing times can be arranged by appointment.

RA Sushi in South Miami launches Red Light Green Light Thursdays

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WHEN: Every Thursday beginning this Thursday, March 10 8 p.m. to midnight

WHERE: RA Sushi South Miami
5829 SW 73rd Street
Miami, FL 33143

Head to RA Sushi in South Miami every Thursday night beginning March 10 to mix and mingle with others at Red Light/Green Light – a new twist on singles night! If you’re single, you’ll receive a green bracelet, and if you’re taken, you’ll receive a red bracelet. Choose your color and let nature take its course! In addition, guests will enjoy hot tunes courtesy of a special guest DJ from 8 p.m. to midnight, and take advantage of RA’s drink and food specials including a Single Roll (Tempura calamari, kani kama crab mix & cream cheese rolled & topped with spinach tempura bits; drizzled with a sweet eel sauce) and Taken Roll (Shrimp tempura, spicy kani kama crab mix & cucumber rolled & topped with red beet tempura bits; drizzled with a sweet eel sauce), $4 Well Drinks, $5 Kirin and Kirin Lights, and $5 Apple Martinis and Cosmopolitans. Guests are also invited to pair their “liquid courage” with some delicious bites from RA’s sushi and dinner menus as the full menu will be available until midnight.

About RA Sushi
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, an upbeat, unconventional sushi bar, opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in October 1997. RA is best known for successfully combining distinctive sushi with a trendy, hip atmosphere. Fresh sushi is served to order along with outstanding Japanese fusion cuisine in a fun, lively environment. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable. Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is served until 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and until midnight Thursday through Sunday. The bar is open until 1 a.m. or later. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday, 3 to 7 p.m.

Cirque Du Pool Pre-Pool Promotional Party 3/19/11

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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 1-6pm
Pre-Pool Promotional Party at
Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge
488 Ocean Drive
2 Tickets Given Away Live!

To RSVP to one of our promotional events -OR- if you are interested in our Competitve Sales Opportunities = You Make Cash Money through Selling Tickets for our event -OR- if you are interested in your business or services being involved in this and/or future events of this caliber and to talk about the Sponsorship Benefits, Kindly email MyPublicist@hotmail.com with Cirque du Pool Party in the Subject Line.

Official Participating Sponsors: Alexander, Ink., Angel Squads, Bacardi, Electra Management Talent & Special Events Management, Enerdesigns Media, Gusto Vino & Caffé Miami Beach, Hitogram Media, Inc., Ocean Drive Magazine, Ocean Wave Video, Pam DJs, Pop Artist Michael Perez, Radio 4by4.com, Sofi Magazine, Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge, Uncle Sam’s, VH1 Save the Music Foundation, Village Caterers, Visual Intake Graphics, Zhantra Dancers

Cirque Du Pool Pre-Party with National Security Administration Models at Uncle Sam’s 3/16/11

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Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 1-4pm
National Security Administration Models
Uncle Sam’s 1141
Washington Avenue
South Beach
2 Tickets Given Away Live!

To RSVP to one of our promotional events -OR- if you are interested in our Competitve Sales Opportunities = You Make Cash Money through Selling Tickets for our event -OR- if you are interested in your business or services being involved in this and/or future events of this caliber and to talk about the Sponsorship Benefits, Kindly email MyPublicist@hotmail.com with Cirque du Pool Party in the Subject Line.

Official Participating Sponsors: Alexander, Ink., Angel Squads, Bacardi, Electra Management Talent & Special Events Management, Enerdesigns Media, Gusto Vino & Caffé Miami Beach, Hitogram Media, Inc., Ocean Drive Magazine, Ocean Wave Video, Pam DJs, Pop Artist Michael Perez, Radio 4by4.com, Sofi Magazine, Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge, Uncle Sam’s, VH1 Save the Music Foundation, Village Caterers, Visual Intake Graphics, Zhantra Dancers

Cirque Du Pool Apertivo Party with Art Music Food and Wine 3/8/11

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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 7-11pm
Apertivo Party with Art Music Food & Wine at
Gusto Vino & Caffe
959 West Avenue
South Beach
2 Tickets Given Away Live to Cirque Du Pool Party

To RSVP to one of our promotional events -OR- if you are interested in our Competitve Sales Opportunities = You Make Cash Money through Selling Tickets for our event -OR- if you are interested in your business or services being involved in this and/or future events of this caliber and to talk about the Sponsorship Benefits, Kindly email MyPublicist@hotmail.com with Cirque du Pool Party in the Subject Line.

Official Participating Sponsors: Alexander, Ink., Angel Squads, Bacardi, Electra Management Talent & Special Events Management, Enerdesigns Media, Gusto Vino & Caffé Miami Beach, Hitogram Media, Inc., Ocean Drive Magazine, Ocean Wave Video, Pam DJs, Pop Artist Michael Perez, Radio 4by4.com, Sofi Magazine, Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge, Uncle Sam’s, VH1 Save the Music Foundation, Village Caterers, Visual Intake Graphics, Zhantra Dancers

Cirque du Pool Party 3/26/11

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Cirque du Pool Party
Saturday, March 26, 2011 from Noon-10pm
Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge & Private Rooftop Pool Deck
488 Ocean Drive
South Beach Miami, FL 33139

In partnership with Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge
VH1 Save the Music
Pop Artist Michael Perez, Radio 4by4.com
An Alexander Ink. and Electra Management Event
National Security Administration (N.S.A.) Presents
“Cirque du Pool Party”

A Cirque du Soleil Inspired Show
Live Performances, Tall Shots, Live Painting by Pop Artist Michael Perez, Massage ‘Angel Squads’ On Two Luxurious Levels including Private Rooftop Pool Deck
Hospitality Suite, Open Bacardi Mojito and Swarovski Champagne Bars, Live Performances, Grilling Station & Pool Butlers (with purchase of VIP ticket)

Full Views of the Ocean and Ocean Drive – An Event Oasis for Music Enthousiasts
To Benefit VH1 Save the Music with Live Broadcasting and Interviews on Global Internet Radio 4by4.com
Ralf Falcon (Miami)
Jason Perez (NY-Miami)
Radio 4by4 DJs Hito Mix (Miami) Ben LB (France) Johannes Drakenberg (Sweden)
Beats4Breakfast with Sonifox & Michael Block
Right in the Center of all the Ultra Weekend Festivities on South Beach!

Advanced Tickets {until March 20, 2011} VIP $80
Includes Open Bacardi Mojito Bar Noon – 2pm
Hospitality Suite with Swarovski Champagne Bar
Access to Pool Deck Grilling Station & Pool Butlers
Advanced $80 / $100 After March 20, 2011

General Admission $40
Includes Open Bacardi Mojito Bar from Noon-2pm
Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres
Advanced $40 [until March 20, 2011]
$50 March 20 – March 26, 2011
For Your Convenience Tickets are Available Online at www.radio4by4.com/cirquedupoolparty

We also make it a little bit easier and fun by throwing
Three Pre-Promotional Events with Live Music, Food, Live Broadcasting, Drinks, Entertainment & Ticket Giveaways !

Segafredo L’Originale WMC 20ELEVEN Event Schedule 3/8-13/11

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Segafredo L’Originale WMC 20ELEVEN
EVENT SCHEDULE

Tues: Beppe Gioia & Friends
Wed: Good Times & Disco Revenge
Thurs: United Music 3 yr Ann Party
Fri: Sole Channel – It’s a Soul Thang!
Sat: Groove Parlor & Breakin’ It Down 8
Sun: Priti Soul Label Party & Segafredo All Stars Closing Party

Segafredo L’Originale – 1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
RSVP to www.sze-originale.com

Carnaval The Rio Experience 3/10/11

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“A Rare Occasion”
Thursday, March 10th at 9pm
401 Est Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Thursdays at RARE Lounge Presents:
Carnaval The Rio Experience

Join us as the world celebrates the sexiest event of the year!

Hosted by Kimberlee & Erin Mia

Table Reservations & Mandatory RSVP ErinMiaMilchman@gmail.com

in New Light Sabine Kutt Solo Exhibition 3/12/11

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“in New Light” Sabine Kutt Solo Exhibition
Opening reception: Saturday, March 12, 2011. 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Miami, DACRA Art and Design Space
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Ste 101C
Miami, FL 33137
www.dacra.com
www.skfineartphoto.com

From March 15 through March 19, 2011

“In New Light” Photography as Painting – The Magic of the ‘In-Between’ Realm
Sabine Kutt, an international fine art photographer, will present her latest images at a solo exhibition at DACRA Art & Design Space owned by Craig Robins.

In her first career as a ballerina and choreographer Sabine Kutt was fortunate to work with many legendary European dance and acting companies. This theatrical background is reflected in her photographic work in an ever-changing variety of subjects, themes and styles. In her alluring abstracts, she applies the formal compositional theories of stage design to the format of photography. Other examples of her art have the strength of well-lit yet seemingly casual studies with a beckoning romanticism. Her photographic technique in these pieces creates a feeling reminiscent of classic watercolors and oil paintings. In all of her work she experiments with alternative techniques and media, hand-crafting each piece to capture a fleeting moment in time.

Sabine Kutt’s photos impress upon one’s imagination the magic of this “state of inbetweeness”- the transition from photograph to painting, the changes from lucid tones to opaque color, the metamorphosis of the objective on ones thoughts. Her works live in the transcendental glance of the arrangement of our seemingly banal surroundings. Still and shrill, frozen moments in time persist through the composition, movement is ‘released’ and a feeling somewhere between remembrance and desire is set in motion. Her photos are like watercolor paintings, snap shots in pastel. They search for the completion of form in arbitrary everyday pleasure and find originality in their creation.
Sabine Kutt lives and works in Delray Beach, Florida.

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

Free Music Together Demo class 3/29/11

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FREE Music Together Demo class!
Tuesday, March 29th, 4:00-4:45 pm
Playing the Game of Life Enrichment Center
7144 Byron Ave., 2nd floor
Miami Beach, FL 33141
www.PlayingtheGameofLife.com

FREE Music Together® Demo Class!

Music Together® is an internationally recognized music program where children and parents experience the joy of music through songs, dance, and instrument play.

Alisha has been teaching Music Together since 2004, and is excited to be offering her first Music Together classes here in Miami!

Come sing, dance and groove with us!

Please call 305-864-5237 or email Alisha@ecqc.biz to register for this FREE class! You can also check out our website at www.PlayingtheGameofLife.com!

Playing the Game of Life is licensed by Music Together LLC-www.musictogether.com

Good Morning Yoga! at The Falls 3/16/11

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Families Invited To Wake Up And Stretch With Corpo Yoga During “Good Morning Yoga! At The Falls”
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
9:30 a.m.
The Falls (Center Court)
8888 SW 136th Street, Miami, FL 33176

Cost: Free

The Falls invites families to gather up the kiddos and head down to the mall to wake up and stretch during “Good Morning Yoga! at The Falls.” During this special mid-week event, attendees will have the opportunity to meditate, stretch, sweat and rebalance their lives, as Corpo Yoga hosts a free yoga demonstration in The Falls open-air center court. Everyone is invited to participate – regardless of their skill level.

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to enter to win a $100 American Express®/Simon Giftcard® to help them save during Spring Break. The winner must be present to claim their prize.

Contact The Falls at (305) 255-4571, visit www.simon.com or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShopTheFalls.

Samba at Soho Studios Wynwood Art Walk Event 3/12/11

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Saturday 2.12.11, Doors open at 7:30pm
Vitamin C & Soho Studios present Art do Brazil
Soho Studios
2136 Nw 1st Ave
Wynwood Convention Center
RSVP Required Email RSVP@yourvitaminc.com

Wynwood’s Art Walk Afterparty At Soho Studios

Follow the Brazilian Parade to Soho Studios for Complimentary Cocktails from 8 to 9pm

Samba Dancers & Capoeira Performances

Iemanja Brazilian Swimwear Fashion Show

Food Trucks
Art Instillations
Music by VJ Bounce

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Just As You Were a solo show by Jipsy at Butter Gallery on 3/8/11

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of photojournalist Jipsy debuts first solo show Just As You  Were at Butter Gallery in Wynwood on Tuesday, March 8, 2011.   What an awesome show, the photographs were amazing and so much fun.  I loved it, this is a must see exhibition.

Just As You Were was curated from thousands of photographs taken by Jipsy herself from 2005 to the present. A prominent nightlife fixture since arriving to Miami in 1996, Jipsy’s photos tell a story with captivating colors, stories and characters.

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

Antoon Vandeborght Classical Guitar Concert 3/19/11

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Antoon Vandeborght, Classical Guitar Concert
March 19, 2011, 8:00 pm
Episcopal Church Center at University of Miami, Coral Gables
1150 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(entrance of the Lowe Art Museum of UM, off US1).

www.miamiguitar.org

Antoon Vandeborght – Belgium’s First Prize Winner, in Concert

The Miami Classical Guitar Society presents the fourth concert of its International Guitar Masters and Laureates Series 2011, featuring Antoon Vandeborght, Belgian virtuoso guitarist.

Vandeborght is undoubtedly Belgium’s leading young guitarist, 1st Prize Winner of 16 of the most important international guitar competitions, including the 2009 Premio Andres Segovia (Spain), 2009 Ciudad de Coria (Spain), Concurso Internacional José Tomás (Spain), Enschede (Netherlands), Mercatalli (Italy), among others. Audiences and juries all around the world have much valued his interpretive qualities, and his sensibility and capacity to transmit his music to the public.

Tickets: $20.00 general admission at the door, ($15 members/seniors/students with ID). Parking is free.

For reservations or to become a member, please visit www.miamiguitar.org or call 305-412-2494.

Antoon Vandeborght Website: www.antoonvandeborght.com

Families Invited to Hop Into Spring at Dadeland Mall 3/25/11

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FREE Easter event features the Easter Bunny, face painting and more
Fri., March 25, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Dadeland Mall (Area in front of Kay Jewelers)
7535 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33156

Dadeland Mall invites families to “Hop Into Spring” at the Simon Kidgits Club’s Easter Celebration, featuring the beloved Easter Bunny. Children will have the opportunity to take part in festive activities and face painting, with the choice to be painted as bunnies or colorful Easter eggs. Fantasy Theatre Factory will present Barnabus B. Bunny and Peter Rabbit in a delightful show featuring magic, juggling, comedy and carrots.

The Simon Kidgits Club’s Easter Celebration is free to members. Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club, during regular mall hours, for a 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.

1st Homeschool Graduation for Senior Class 2011 6/10/11

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1st Homeschool Graduation for Senior Class 2011
June 10, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
www.zoomiami.org

Zoo Miami and Florida Homeschool Help proudly announce the
1ST HOMESCHOOL GRADUATION FOR SENIOR CLASS 2011

Check-in: 6:30 p.m. – 6:55 p.m.
Ceremony Time: 7:00 p.m.

*Price per Graduate: $75.00
Guest: $9.95
Parking is free

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

Advance reservation is required. All tickets must be purchased before May 1, 2011 (extended from March to May).

Senior photo opportunities will be available onsite.

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

Calling all Event Planners to Zoo Miami 5/12/11

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Calling all Event Planners to Zoo Miami
May 12, 2001, 9 – 11 a.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
www.zoomiami.org

Whether an elegant reception or wedding, corporate team-building session, company picnic, or special gathering for friends and family, Zoo Miami offers the perfect spot – day or night, indoor or out.

On Thursday, May 12, from 9 – 11 a.m., join the Zoo Miami Group Sales Team as we take you on a complimentary “Safari Sneak Peek” showcasing exotic event locations throughout our zoo! Visit the most beautiful and popular areas in which to host an event – with wild animals and lush vegetation as your background. Your visit will also include:

• Complimentary zoo admission
• Guided tram tour
• Monorail all-day pass
• Light refreshments
• Exciting raffles
• Discount at concessions & gift shop valid May 12, 2011
• 10% off your facility rental if you book within six months of your visit

Give us a try. We guarantee you’ll be glad you did! Pre-registration is required so please call or email Terry Mallo, Special Events Manager, to reserve your spot! (or stripes!), at 305-251-0400 ext. 84939 or mallot@miamidade.gov. We look forward to meeting and seeing you at Zoo Miami!

Photographs of Just As You Were a solo show by Jipsy at Butter Gallery on 3/8/11

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Photojournalist Jipsy debuts first solo show Just As You  Were at Butter Gallery in Wynwood on Tuesday, March 8, 2011.   What an awesome show, the photographs were amazing and so much fun.  I loved it, this is a must see exhibition.

Just As You Were was curated from thousands of photographs taken by Jipsy herself from 2005 to the present. A prominent nightlife fixture since arriving to Miami in 1996, Jipsy’s photos tell a story with captivating colors, stories and characters.

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Scoop on Poop! Through May 8, 2011

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Scoop on Poop!
Through May 8, 2011, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, Fl 33175
www.zoomiami.org

The Scoop on Poop, a 5,000 square-foot traveling exhibition on what poop is and how animals and humans use it, opens for the second time in Florida and at Zoo Miami at Dr. Wilde’s World on January 22nd. The exhibition, based on the popular book with the same name by Dr. Wayne Lynch, treats the subject with a tactful blend of facts and fun with large colorful graphic panels, three dimensional models and interactive components. As the largest exhibition ever mounted on the science of what animals leave behind, it will open to the public everyday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Fish do it, frogs do it, pythons, birds and elephants do it, yet poop is one of those subjects people find difficult to talk about with a straight face. Kids, however, are positively fascinated by it, and poop is actually an interesting topic. Animals use poop to build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates, send messages, and cool off – some even eat it. Veterinarians, farmers, naturalists, paleontologists, Maasai tribesmen and power companies also use it. Poop is a scientific puzzle, that with a little detective work, can lead to important information about an animal.

“Kids and adults alike will learn a great deal and definitely get a good laugh from The Scoop on Poop exhibit. This subject can sometimes be a little ‘stinky’ to discuss, but the creators of this exhibit have done it very well,” said Cristina Heredia, Zoo Miami Exhibits Manager.

The Scoop on Poop, which made its FL debut fall of 2006 at Zoo Miami, invites visitors to listen in on an animal’s digestive system, learn the language of poop in countries around the world, examine fecal samples in a veterinarian’s lab, compete in dung beetle races, track wild animals by clues left in scat, see how long it takes an elephant to poop their body weight, improve their “number 2” IQ in stool school, and meet a dinosaur dung detective.

“We think kids will be excited to see this exhibit. They’re curious over subjects that are a little gross and not regularly discussed,” said Cristina Heredia, Zoo Miami Exhibits Manager.

The Scoop on Poop was created by the exhibits department of Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, a zoological institution accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association like Zoo Miami. Design and construction of the exhibition took over three years. Once the exhibit closes at Zoo Miami on May 8, 2011, its next stop will be the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, WA.

Brew at the Zoo 4/30/11

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Brew at the Zoo
April 30, 2011, 5 – 11 p.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, Fl 44277
www.zoomiami.org

Come celebrate Miami New Times’ and Zoo Miami’s Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, April 30 from 5 pm to 11 pm. Sample over 100 kinds of beer from around the globe and enjoy live musical performances. Beer bites will be available for purchase. More information will be available at www.zoomiami.org soon.

Zoo Miami’s Great Egg Safari 4/23-24/11

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Zoo Miami’s Great Egg Safari
April 23 – 24, 2011, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
http://www.zoomiami.org

Join us at our annual Great Egg Safari on Saturday & Sunday, April 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. It’s a magical day at Zoo Miami with continuous egg safaris, fun activities, the Easter Bunny and more for kids 12 and under at the Picnic and Special Events fields. For more info, call 305-251-0400 or visit www.zoomiami.org.

Party for the Planet 4/16-17/11

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Party for the Planet
April 16 – 17, 2011, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
www.zoomiami.org

Zoo Miami’s Earth Day celebration Party for the Planet will be held on Saturday & Sunday April 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Tropical Flowering Tree Society will be hosting the world’s largest flowering tree annual plant show and sale. There will also be fun activities and entertainment for the entire family as well as animal enrichment with recycled items. For more info, call 305-251-0400 or visit www.zoomiami.org.

Camp of America Zoofari Spring Camp 3/14-18/11

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Camp of America Zoofari Spring Camp
March 14 – 18, 2011, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
www.zoomiami.org

Monday, March 14 – Friday, March 18
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

$170 per child (members); $190 (non-members)
Ages 4–10

Enjoy the best spring break week ever discovering the wonders of wildlife at Zoo Camp. Your days will be filled with exciting animal encounters, presentations with skulls and skins, visits to exhibits, meeting with Zookeepers, and much more!

Morning and afternoon snacks provided.
Campers must bring their own lunches with beverages from home.
Drop off and Extended Care:
Morning drop-off: 8:30- 8:50 A.M. Camp starts promptly @ 9:00 A.M.!
Extended care: 4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Cost: $35 for the week per child.
Registration: Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
$5 discount for siblings.
Registration is processed on a first come, first served basis, and are due by noon on Wednesday, March 9th. A $10 late fee per child will be assessed after that.
Groups are arranged by age, at camp staff discretion.
Completed registration and medical information forms must be submitted with payment by fax or mail.
Registration Form
Medical Form
Authorization to Dispense Medication

Fax: 305-255-7126, Education Dept.
Mail: Zoo Camp
Zoological Society of Florida, Education Dept.
12400 SW 152 ST
Miami, FL 33177
Email: zoocamp@zsf.org

A confirmation letter will be sent by email when processing is completed. Please allow 2-3 business days for processing.

Cancellations and Refunds
Refunds may be requested until March 8th, 3:00 P.M. and are subject to a $20 cancellation fee per child. After that, no credits or refunds will be issued.

Wonders of Wildlife
Daily Themes (Subject to change)
Animal Architects
You will have a great time at Zoo Camp finding out how some animals utilize a variety of nature’s construction materials to build amazing homes for them and their young. You will also have a lot of fun with your friends making a cozy animal house from recycled materials!

Did You Know?
When it rains chimpanzees use broad leaves as umbrellas. Crocodiles on the other hand, can cry real tears! There is even an animal that can see if it’s day or night by using its tail! Can you tell what animal is that? Fun animal facts such as these and many others are the theme of this exciting day at Zoo Camp.

Opposite Day
Join us to explore an incredible array of opposites in the animal world. You will find the fastest and the slowest, heaviest and the lightest, the largest and the smallest animals at the zoo, if you look for them really well during this opposite scavenger hunt day.

Where Does the Cookie Go?
We all know that cookies are yummy, but where do they go after we eat them? Do bears or chimpanzees like the same foods that you do? What happens to their treats after they eat them? Finding out about these and other curious food facts will be the perfect ingredients for a super fun day at Zoo Camp!

A Reason for Helping Animals
You will agree that animals and natural areas must be protected from extinction, but can you think of some reasons for doing so? Should we also help animals that may sting and scratch as well as harmless ones? You will have the best time at the Zoo with your friends, discovering the purpose for creatures and habitats. Join us!

Music of the Americas at Zoo Miami Through May 1, 2011

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Music of the Americas
Through May 1, 2011, Various
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, Fl 33177
www.zoomiami.org
www.fwtb.org

After enjoying a day strolling around Zoo Miami’s beautiful pathways, gazing at more than 2,000 amazing animals in their natural habitats, and enjoying the refreshing shade provided by our 1,200 trees and plants, there is no better way to relax than at our Amazon and Beyond’s Village Plaza, where you can sway to rhythmic samba, dance with exotic Brazilian dancers, or just sit and relax to the soothing sounds of South American flutes, woodwinds, and harp.

This outstanding series, “Music of the Americas,” is presented by the American Express Charitable Fund. “American Express is proud to partner with the Zoological Society of Florida to bring the South Florida community the Music of the Americas concert series at Zoo Miami,” said Doria M. Camaraza, Senior Vice President and General Manager, American Express. “At American Express, we believe that serving our communities is an integral part of our individual responsibilities as citizens of the world.”

Following are the talented artists who will be performing between noon and 2 pm as well as their performance schedule.

Jorge Alfano and Akoncagua
The music of South America and the rainforest comes alive with the mystical sounds of the quena flute and the rhythms of the charango in the hands of Jorge Alfano and AKONCAGUA. Experience the sounds of the Amazon at the Village Plaza.

Mariana and the Brazilian Express
The most exciting Brazilian singer in Miami, Mariana will be accompanied by the great South American group Brazilian Express, who will be playing an extensive repertoire of songs from the Brazilian Amazonas. Beautiful dancers from the Amazon will also be performing.

Roberto Perera and Jorge Alfano
World renowned harpist Roberto Perera joins multi-instrumentalist Jorge Alfano to perform and explore the beautiful sounds of the Paraguayan harp and woodwinds of down south.

Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Bring the entire family to dance to the exciting Brazilian samba and Carnaval rhythms with the most beautiful dancers in Miami. This will truly be an experience to remember.

December 2010
Sunday 26 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Monday 27 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Tuesday 28 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Wednesday 29 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Thursday 30 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Friday 31 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe

January 2011
Saturday 1 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 2 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 8 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 9 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 15 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 16 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Monday 17 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Friday 21 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Saturday 22 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 23 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 29 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 30 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano

February 2011
Saturday 5 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 6 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Saturday 12 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Sunday 13 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Friday 18 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Saturday 19 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 20 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Monday 21 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Saturday 26 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 27 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano

March 2011
Saturday 5 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 6 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Saturday 12 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 13 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Monday 14 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Tuesday 15 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Wednesday 16 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Thursday 17 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Friday 18 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Saturday 19 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 20 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 26 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 27 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe

April 2011
Saturday 2 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 3 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Monday 4 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Saturday 9 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Sunday 10 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 16 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 17 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Friday 22 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Saturday 23 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 24 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 30 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua

May 2011
Sunday 1 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano

Dine with Diego at Zoo Miami 3/26/11

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Dine with Diego at Zoo Miami
March 26, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
www.zoomiami.org

Have an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet with your family and friends and meet Diego!

Members: $29.95 per child age 3-12, (children two and under are free), $27.95 per adult (tax included)
Non-members: $35.95 per child age 3-12 (children two and under are free), $33.95 per adult (tax included)

Includes: Zoo admission, monorail all-day pass, buffet lunch and refreshments in an air-conditioned location, zanny straw (zoo animal themed hard twisty straw) and a meet and greet with Diego! Every paying child will receive a plush and a photo with Diego. Every adult will receive a large souvenir cup with unlimited refills for the day.

Lunch buffet includes:
Fresh sliced deli meat: roasted turkey and ham
Assorted breads
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and assorted cheese
Seasonal whole fruit
Kettle cooked chips
Carrots and dip
Fresh baked cookies
Fruit punch, lemonade, and water
Check-in: 9:30am – 11:00am at Main Entrance
Lunch at Oasis Grille Lakeside Pavilion: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Diego Meet and Greet: 12:00pm – 12:20pm

Additional gifts (i.e. for children two and under that are admitted free):
Plush: $8.56 each (tax included)
Picture: $5.35 each (tax included)
Zanny Straw: $2.68 each (tax included)
Please contact the Group Sales Department at 305-251-0400, ext. 84941 by Tuesday, March 22 to reserve your seat. Advance reservations are required and space is limited.

The Quorum 3/18/11

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The Quorum
Friday, March 18, 2011, 9:00pm – 2:00am
The Townhouse Hotel Rooftop
150 20th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139-1904

Please join us as we celebrate our first event of the year.

There’s no better place to be during this time of year than on S. Beach, which is why we’re bringing the Quorum back to the Townhouse Hotel. The beautifully-renovated rooftop terrace gives all of our guests the opportunity to experience the best that this city has to offer in one exciting and enchanting evening.

Please arrive early as capacity is limited.

Drink specials will be complimented by the award-winning Bond St. sushi menu.

For more information, please visit the following sites:
www.townhousehotel.com
www.bondstrestaurant.com

Hype and Open House 2011 A WMC Event 3/11/11

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“Hype” & Open House 2011 – A WMC Event
Friday March 11th 2011, 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.bar721.com

Friday, March 11th
Winter Music Conference Event!
DJ Manny Ward
DJ B’Ugo
DJ Chia

Performance by Stephanie Carcache & her Dancers!

“H Y P E” Fridays is South Beach’s Friday night and is packed every week!

Free Finlandia vodka drinks 10pm to 11pm.
Vodka bottle special $125!
Smoking is not permitted inside the venue.
There is no cover charge.

DJ Bryan Zero

Past Life Regression Therapy Workshop featuring Amy Weiss 3/19/11

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Rina Jakubowicz , owner of Rina Yoga, will be hosting the Past Life Regression Therapy Workshop featuring Amy Weiss.
Saturday, March 19, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Rina Yoga
2409 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33145

Amy is the daughter of psychiatrist Dr. Brian L. Weiss, the best-selling author of “Many Lives, Many Masters” and the pioneer of past-life regression therapy. She is passionate about the mind-body connection and holistic approaches to psychotherapy and healthcare.

Back by popular demand, Amy Weiss, the pioneer of past-life regression therapy, will guide a class through hypnotherapy. By understanding ourselves through the mirrors of time, we become more loving and compassionate towards others and especially to ourselves.

Tickets are $25 prepay and $30 at the door.
For more information: http://www.rinayoga.com/events/march-11

Sobe Beats 3/9/11

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Sobe Beats
Wednesday March 9th, 2011, 9pm
Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Join us for Jose de las Casas and Augusto Araujo’s first WMC event!!

Also teaming up with 3 other great local DJS on March 9th, @Bar 721, including MiamiMayhem’s own Andrew Ward, Miami Beach’s, Dandelion and MTV’s Newest DJ, J’Andres

Hosted By MTV & MIAMIMAYHEM

Event benefits Miami Beach Aids Walk.
Come out and support.

For VIP Table Reservations 305.785.5919
Follow us on Twitter @BAR721

Teknologique II Tuesday 3/8/11

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Teknologique II
Tuesday March 8th, 2011, 10:00pm
Bar 721
www.bar721.com

Slanted Black Records, SoundGroove Records and Midnight Society Productions presents Teknologique II
Slanted Black 5 Year Anniversary Party

Featuring guest DJ/Producers
Josh Finley
Eric Tenalio
Jonas Koep
John Spinosa
Meticulous

and celebrating his 38th birthday Midnight Society featuring DJ/Producer Curtis Atchison

Hosted by Manny Ward, Craig Mitchell & Curtis Atchison of Slanted Black Records & SoundGroove Records.

Music starts at 10pm
No Cover!!

Follow us on Twitter @BAR721

Free Community Health Fair 3/19/11

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Free Community Health Fair
Saturday, March 19, 2011, 9 am to 1 pm
North Miami Health Center
14101 NW 8th Ave.
Miami, Fl 33168
More Info.

The Miami-Dade County Health Department Cordially invites you and your family to our Community Health Fair.

Health Services
Blood Sugar/Cholesterol, Blood Pressure & Body Mass Index (BMI),
Lead Poisoning screening for children
Osteoporosis screenings
Clinical Breast Examination
Sexual Transmitted Infections testing
Pregnancy Test & Rapid HIV test for family planning clients
Hepatitis B Vaccinations for Adults
Toxic (PH) Testing, Adrenal function Testing & Neurological Assessment ( Spinal Screening)
** FREE FLU SHOT Vouchers to first 200 clients

Additional Information on:
Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection, Colorectal Cancer Screening Education, Dental Health information , Family Planning, WIC & Nutrition, Epidemiology & Disease Control, Care Plus Health Plan, Tobacco Cessation, The Children Trust, Injury Free Mobile Home Safety Presentations, The Miami Herald, Baptist Health of South Florida Congregational Health, Hepatitis A , B & and much more….

Referrals, Giveaways, Raffles,
Music, & much more…

Contact Angélica E. Urbina • angelica_urbina@doh.state.fl.us
www.dadehealth.org

Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas with live Orchestra at the New World Center 3/24/11

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Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas with live Orchestra at the New World Center
March 24, 2011, 9:30 pm – 1:00 am
New World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL
www.synevent.com
Facebook Evite.

Tuzexx & Veni Vidi Vici Present: “Synesthesia”
A One Of A Kind Multi-Sensory Experience
Featuring Grammy Awarding Winning Artist “Dirty Vegas” At The Miami New World Symphony’s New World Center

Incorporating stimulation of the five senses, Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas presents a one of a kind experience never before seen in the United States.

During the month of Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival, Miami’s most anticipated music gatherings, a never before experienced fusion of the five senses will be presented at the New World Center designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Frank Gehry. Synesthesia will present the unique combination of a live 30-piece symphony orchestra performing with featured artists, while also incorporating visual projections by Laurence Gartel & Psyberpixie, together with scent creating technology previously only utilized by entertainment giants like Cirque Du Soleil and Disney.

One of Synesthesia ’s multi-sensory journeys will showcase a performance by Grammy Award winning artist Dirty Vegas. The second, featuring special guest, Michael Burian, takes attendees through a performance that highlights the history of House music.

This distinctive event will take place at Miami’s New World Center, the newest addition to Miami’s modern art scene. This multifunctional building, designed by Frank Gehry, was listed by BizBash as South Florida’s “most anticipated” venue of 2011.

“Miami is one of the music meccas of the world, events like the Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival bring thousands of music professionals and music enthusiasts to the Miami metro area” said Daniel Saro, founder of Tuzexx. “By satisfying five basic senses,” said Saro, “we are creating the “Ultimate Experience”, a show that sets new standards in the entertainment industry.”

Setting Synesthesia apart from any other event is its fusion between DJ and live orchestra performance as well as its incorporation of the five senses:

HEAR, the state-of-the-art performance hall was designed under the supervision of Grammy Award winning conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and critically acclaimed architect Frank Gehry to maximize the listener’s experience

SEE, Laurence Gartel, the father of digital art, and Psyberpixie VJ will use 280-degree projection capabilities to enhance visual experience

SMELL, the inclusion of scent creating technologies to enhance the overall experience

TASTE, dinner & cocktail pairing by Miami’s premiere chefs and mixologists for VIPs and sponsors before the show

FEEL, the experience of live instruments and their vibrations in an incredible setting.

Synesthesia takes place on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 10pm to 2am at the New World Center. For more information, including ticket information and VIP Packages, please visit www.synevent.com.

DIRTY VEGAS is a Grammy Award winning British house music trio made up of Ben Harris and Paul Harris on instruments and production and Steve Smith on vocals.

They are best known for their international hit single “Days Go By”, which gained mainstream popularity in a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse television commercial, and for remixing songs created by other artists.

Contact: www.dirtyvegas.com

DJ MICHAEL BURIAN is one of the most successful European DJs and producers. He holds three Czech DJ of the Year awards and is regularly featured at the world’s most prestigious festivals and parties like Creamfields and Sensation. Burian is a renowned mega-talent from Prague and is sponsored by Audi and Stanton in Eastern Europe. His singles regularly occupy top places in the prestigious sales charts and his tracks are supported by world best DJs. “…the Paul Oakenfold of Eastern Europe…”

Contact: www.michaelburian.com

LAURENCE GARTEL is considered the “FATHER” of the Digital Art movement around the world for over 35 years. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, Joan Whitney Payson Museum, Long Beach Museum of Art and in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History and the Bibliotheque Nationale. “Mr. Gartel taught Andy Warhol how to use the Amiga Computer, when he got the commission to do the cover of Debbie Harry’s (Blondie) album cover. Gartel had many associations with musicians such as Debbie Harry (Blondie) Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols), Stiv Bators (Dead Boys) Johnny Thunders (New York Dolls) Ace Frehley (Kiss) and Wendy O Williams (Plasmatics). And recently for Pop Culture stars Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. His ABSOLUT GARTEL commission for Absolut Vodka has graced the pages of “ART-IN-AMERICA,” “Artforum,” “Sothebys,” “Art and Auction,””Art “WIRED,” & “NY Magazine. Contact: gartel@aol.com

PSYBERPIXIE is world’s leading female VJ. She’s been Visualizing Music for the past 8 years, playing live with hundreds of Musicians and DJ’s in an array of music world wide. Some Musicians she’s worked and played with: George Clinton, P-Funk Band, Harry Waters, Jane’s Addiction, India Irie, Tommy Lee, MOBY, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto & Sasha. Contact: www.psyberpixie.com

TUZEXX is a multicultural entertainment and event production company focused on creating the “Ultimate Experience”. With a European attention to detail, we concentrate on building energy that takes you on a journey beyond your wildest fantasies. Tuxexx focuses on organizing events in unconventional environments to create entertainment phenomenons around the world.

“Tuzexx is here to connect the dots of the global music movement. Music erases borders of race, culture and religion. It is the missing link we were all looking for.”

–Tuzexx Founder Daniel Saro

Contact: daniel@tuzexx.com, www.tuzexx.com,

VENI VIDI VICI [“I came, I saw, I conquered”] is an event marketing and production company based out of Miami, FL. Focusing on emerging talents, unique artistic visions and creating cultural experiences, Veni Vidi Vici aims to bring a fresh prospective to the local and global event scenes.

“Veni Vidi Vici is committed to providing and creating events that go beyond the ordinary and which engage and inspire. We work closely with our clients to provide concise and complete event planning, marketing and production.”

– Veni Vidi Vici Co-Founders Ernesto Reyes and Erica Fickling

Contact: ernesto@vvvmiami.com, erica@vvvmiami.com, www.vvvmiami.com

TINte Cosmetics and Caring about the Strays invite you to a Martini Party 4/9/11

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Martini Party TINte Cosmetics and Caring about the Strays invite you to a Martini Party
April 9th, 4:00 to 8;00 PM
Blue Martini
900 S Miami Ave # 250
Miami, FL 33130-3048
www.tintecosmetics.com
caringaboutthe strays.org

Caring about the Strays and TINte Cosmetics Invite you to a Martini Party.
Join us for Free Martini’s, Appetizers and Makeovers from Celebrity Makeup artist Chantal Sauvignon- Soto. Participate in our exciting raffle (all proceeds benefit Caring about the strays)

Please RSVP By April 5th to
events@caringaboutthestrays.org or
(305) 889-0840

Dance For Haiti 3/13/11

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Dance For Haiti
March 13th, 2011, 5pm
Electric Pickle
2826 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
www.miamiassists.org

On Sunday, March 13th, 2011 under the WMC umbrella, Miami Assists in part with the Haitian Heritage Museum, CLOAK INC and DJ’s For Haiti will band together to bring, “Dance for Haiti,” an event where all proceeds will benefit two nonprofit organizations doing work on the ground in Haiti.

ELECTRIC PICKLE, conveniently located at 2826 North Miami Avenue in Miami’s thriving Design District has agreed to donate the space for this event. Event hours will take place from 5pm to 9pm, there will be a charge at the door of $20 which will go 100 % to the chosen organizations:
AYIKODANS and LIFE FOR THE WORLD.

MIAMI ASSISTS is a unique nonprofit organization that enables people to learn about and support specific causes via our interactive web portal and informational events. From food, water and shelter to educational and artistic enrichment, we aim to collectively meet the immediate, basic needs of children as well as contribute to the sustainable development of the communities so that they can live up to their full potential. Miami Assists is creating a movement that empowers the global community to take action to improve the lives of children living in inhumane conditions throughout the Caribbean and South America. We believe that in a world that can so easily connect, no child should suffer.

We are proud to have the support of Miami’s own HAITIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM. HHM has been actively working at preserving and highlighting Haiti’s heritage and rich culture nationally and internationally. The City of Miami is awarding Ms. Pierre the Executive Director/Founder of the Haitian Heritage Museum as Woman of the Year in the Arts and Entertainment, for all of the amazing work she has contributed to the community.

Miami Assists is equally excited to collaborate with CLOAK inc. a conscientious apparel company that has supported Haiti since 2008. CLOAK promotes hope & inspiration through fashion. Their creative solutions and impactful interactive technology has addressed the social crisis around the world and has broken ground in the world of fashion and activism. CLOAK will be selling merchandise at the event will be donating a percentage of the profits to the organizations.

Proceeds of the event will go to the following nonprofit organizations: AYIKODANS and LIFE FOR THE WORLD.

AYIKODANS assists underprivileged children obtain an education through the arts. Owner and choreographer, Jeanguy Saintus, built the company 20 years ago. And since, Ayikodans has become a safe haven for the children of Haiti, as well as a means up and out of their dire situations. Unfortunately, the dance studio, which was a beacon of safety for so many youth in Haiti, crumbled in the earthquake.

LIFE FOR THE WORLD (http://lifefortheworld.com) operates and supports Maranatha Orphanage and School in Source Matelas. The proceeds from this event will assist in rebuilding the orphanage as the children have been sleeping outside, on the streets or under tents since the earthquake. . Life for the World has participated in taking canvasses and paint supplies to Maranatha to give the children at the orphanage art therapy and in turn the paintings have been taken back to NY to be featured at a gallery to raise funds for the orphanage. The project continues to support the children to rebuild their school and paint a brighter future.

Music will be provided by DJ Sabine of DJ’s for Haiti and Brooklyn Mecca NYC. Sabine is active in creating events throughout NYC that bring awareness to her Haitian heritage and culture.

We look forward to a successful event and extend our deepest thanks to everyone that is coming together for this cause and believing that only in action we can bring about change.

Spring Fling Speed Mating 3/16/11

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Spring Fling Speed Mating !
March 16, 2011, 7pm-10pm
Vinyl & Kai
1131 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.vinylkai.com

Back by Popular Demand!

On March 16, 2011, Vinyl & Kai will be hosting the hottest singles event on South Beach!
Here is the deal: $30 (early bird price) gets you in. $50 at the door.
* Includes 2 drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres.
* Score card to keep track of the hotties.
*Follow up email with contact information to include phone numbers and email addresses.
*The infamous DJ Chucky Brown mixing it up at the tables.
*Your favorite sweetheart movies on the large screen.

Sponsors include: InSense Miami, Equinox Gym, World Erotic Art Museum, Romance Parties, Gold Fellows, Pleasure Emporium and more!

Remember…this is not your abuelita’s speed dating event. Come for moral support, come for the drinks, come for the FUN!

Enjoy an amazing night with the hottest people at the hottest spot on the beach!

InSense Miami Social Media Boot Camp 3/27/11

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InSense Miami’s Social Media Boot Camp
March 25, 2011, 11AM
Vinyl & Kai
1131 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.insensemiami.com

Can’t Tell the Difference Between a Tweet and Yelp?

Do You Want the Right Audience to Be Your Virtual Fans and Like Your Business?

Then get ready to see things clearer! InSense Miami presents a Social Media Boot Camp like none other! Join us Friday morning March 25, 2011 at Vinyl & Kai on South Beach

Spread the word! (Or you can Tweet it- We’ll show you how)

We will give you a full break down of what social media is, advice for promoting your company, effective tips for increasing your fan base and the tools necessary to make your company a success online and within the community. The three hour seminar is a workshop that demonstrates why social media is a vital part of marketing in today’s culture and answer all your questions of what works and why.

You will also hear from local expert professionals Sandi Abott from Xpresso Marketing, Ron Mann from Project SEOfrom and Christian Tang from Marketang Group. They will share their success stories and give you advice on how to achieve the goals you have for your company.

Register now to secure your spot!

$47 or $60 at the door – includes lunch. Please arrive for 11:00 AM for check in.

HistoryMiami Event Listings April

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Matheson Hammock Sketching Eco Walk
Saturday, April 2 from 10 am – 12:30 pm
Matheson Hammock Park, 9610 Old Cutler Road, Miami
Join HistoryMiami’s eco-historian Frank Schena through shady Matheson Hammock and sketch the surroundings if you wish. Hear about its distant past as an Indian hunting ground and absorb the diversity of flora and fauna that grows there today. Advance reservations suggested.
Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Inside The Vault Series
Saturday, April 2 at 4 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Enter the secret world of collections at HistoryMiami. View exclusive architectural drawings from Arquitectonica and a special talk from architect, author and Professor Allan Shulman. Invitations to Inside the Vault events are a privilege to those participating in our highest contributing levels of membership.
To join, upgrade your membership or to RSVP, call 305-375-5356 or email:
membership@historymiami.org.
Fellow and c100 member invitation only.

Biscayne to Bacardi Walk
Sunday, April 3 from 10 am – 12 pm
Latin Café, 2500 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Join HistoryMiami’s historian Dr. Paul George through this downtown Miami neighborhood and view historic architecture, including Art Deco and classic bungalows. End the tour at the iconic blue and white tiled Bacardi Building, recently designated for historic preservation. Advance reservations suggested.
Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Eighth Annual South Florida History Challenge
Sunday, April 3 from 2 – 4 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Show your knowledge during this 2-hour game hosted by HistoryMiami’s historian Dr. Paul George. Join in the fun as a contestant or enjoy it as a spectator. Mix and mingle with the past winners. You could win one of the several door prizes available.
For contestant applications and information, call 305-375-1621.
Discounted parking is available at 50 NW 2 Avenue.
Members: Free Non-Members: Free with General Admission ($8)
Info: Call: 305-375-1621

Discovery Day: Florida’s Little-Known Explorers
April 4 from 9 am – 5 pm
Many explorers have visited our region, several of them are not well known. HistoryMiami invites you to learn who they are and see why their adventures seem to have been lost to history. The day will include making floatable wooden sailing ships and a lesson in navigation.
Members: $35 Non-Members: $45
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.

Wine Down Wednesday
April 6 from 5 – 8pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami
HistoryMiami invites you to enjoy live music, poetry and an art show by musician
Oscar Fuentes and Wynwood University founder Scott Cunningham!
Free General Admission
Members and County Employees Complimentary Glass of Wine
$15 open wine bar and light snacks $5 per glass
FREE Parking available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue
RSVP by April 4
Call (305) 375-1614 or email: rsvp@historymiami.org

Florida’s Fabulous Hotel Lobbies Coach Tour
Saturday, April 9 from 10 am – 1 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Explore some of South Florida’s most beautiful and iconic hotel lobbies with HistoryMiami’s historian Dr. Paul George. Visit the Biltmore in Coral Gables, then head to Miami Beach to discover the Essex, the Fontainebleau, the Eden Roc, and the Doral. Advance reservations and payment required.
Members: $44 Non-Members: $49
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Family Fun Day: Wonders of the Miami Circle®
Saturday, April 9 from noon – 5pm
The mysterious Miami Circle® is ready to welcome visitors. Join HistoryMiami for an intimate look at the ancient artifacts found at the site and enjoy educator-led tours of the new park.
Free and open to the public.
Info: Call: 305-375-1629 or email: education@historymiami.org

Islands of the Bay & Indian Creek Village Boat
Sunday, April 10 from 10 am – 1 pm
Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Enjoy a cruise of Biscayne Bay from Indian Creek Village to sizzling South Beach, with HistoryMiami’s Dr. Paul George. Along the way see the sites of homesteading communities Lemon City and Buena Vista, the islands that Christo wrapped, and the famous hotels along the water. Advance reservations and payment required.
Members: $44 Non-Members: $49 Children: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Everglades Chokoloskee & Ochopee Eco Coach Tour
Sunday, April 17 from 9 am to 4 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Travel in an air-conditioned coach through the Everglades to Smallwood Store with eco-historian Frank Schena. See alligators and bird life along the way. Tour stops include the Big Cypress Preserve Visitor’s Center, Clyde Butcher’s gallery, and the Everglades Museum in Everglades City. Bring your picnic lunch.
Advance reservations and payment required.
Members: $44 Non-Members: $49
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Little Havana Historic Neighborhood Walk
Sunday, April 17 from 10 am – 1 pm
Torch Monument Across From Nuevo Siglo Market, 1305 SW 8 Street, Miami
Join HistoryMiami for a stroll with historian Dr. Paul George on this classic tour through one of Miami’s most exciting neighborhoods. Visit Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Boulevard and see the home of Miami’s first mayor. Advance reservations suggested.
Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Souvenir Maps and Plates
Thursday, April 21 at 6 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Join HistoryMiami for the opening our latest exhibit. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Members: Free Non-Members: $10
RSVP by April 18 to 305-375-5356 or membership@historymiami.org.

Discovery Day: For the Birds
April 22 from 9 am – 5 pm
Celebrate Earth Day! Join HistoryMiami for an intimate look at Miami’s first tourists- the birds. Learn about their migration and habits as well as conservation efforts to protect them. Enjoy making freestanding models of our fine feathered friends and a trip to Simpson Park.
Members: $35 Non-Members: $45
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.

Symposium: Evolution of The Modern Jury Trial
Friday, April 22 at 4pm
Dade County Courthouse,73 West Flagler, Miami
HistoryMiami’s 11th Judicial Historical Society invites you to a panel discussion led by renowned trial attorney Ervin A. Gonzalez about the increased role technology has in modern trial practice.
Free and open to the public.
RSVP to 305-375-1614 or 11JCHS@historymiami.org.

Stiltsville, Key Biscayne & Cape Florida Lighthouse Boat Tour
Saturday, April 23 from 10 am – 1 pm
Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Voted best tour by the Miami New Times. Enjoy this beautiful boat trip with HistoryMiami’s historian Dr. Paul George to one of Miami’s hidden gems—Stiltsville, a remnant community of seven houses perched on stilts in the middle of the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay. Advance reservations and payment required.
Members: $44 Non-Members: $49 Children: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

71st Annual Membership Meeting
Thursday, April 28 at Noon
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
HistoryMiami invites you to celebrate “Miami Stories” through the eyes of members of the community, which came from around the world to make our city their home. Miami Stories is part of a joint project between HistoryMiami, Miami Herald, The Weiser Family Foundation and Arva Moore Parks, to bring people together through history. Light refreshments and lunch will be included with admission.
Members: $6 Non-Members: $12
RSVP by April 21 to 305-375-5356 or rsvp@historymiami.org.

Secrets of Miami City Cemetery
Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 12 pm
1800 NE 2 Avenue, Miami
Join HistoryMiami’s guide Nathan Samuels as he leads you through this historic graveyard. Hear about graveyard customs from other cultures including Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Learn about the people buried here and see the resting places of some well-known inhabitants, including the Burdine family, Julia Tuttle, Bernard Mackey of the Inkspots Quartet; Judge Lawson Thomas, first black judge in the South; and Richard Toomey, Miami’s first black lawyer. Park inside the cemetery front gate. Advance reservations suggested.
Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Missing Merrill Stevens: Miami River Presentation
Saturday, April 30 at 1 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
HistoryMiami invites you to learn the fate of East Coast Fisheries, Merrill Stevens Boatyard, and other disappearing landmarks on the Miami River. View slides of pioneer life and modern architecture along the ever changing Miami River by Dr. Elliot Salloway and historian Dr. Paul George. Advance reservations suggested.
iscounted parking available at 50 NW 2 Avenue.
RSVP to 305-375-1621 or citytours@historymiami.org.
Members: Free Non-Members: Free with general Admission ($8)

Wine Down Wednesdays
Every first Wednesday of the month from 5 – 8pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Don’t sit in rush hour traffic when you can be drinking wine, listening to live music and mingling with other professionals at HistoryMiami.
Free parking at 50 NW 2 Ave.
Free and open to the public.
Members: Complimentary Glass Of Wine
RSVP to 305-375-1614 or rsvp@historymiami.org

HistoryMiami Event Listings March

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HistoryMiami Event Listings – Spring/ Summer 2011

South Beach Art Deco Walk
Saturday, March 5 from 10 am – 1 pm
News Café, 800 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Experience South Beach’s landmark Ocean Drive with HistoryMiami as historian Dr. George acquaints you with Art Deco hotels and returns you back to the 1930s and 40s. Relax inside the Essex Hotel and see the Wolfsonian museum’s frozen fountain. Advance reservations suggested.
Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Women’s History Metromover Tour
Sunday, March 6 from 1 – 3 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami
Celebrate Women’s History Month with HistoryMiami and travel on the Metromover to famous sites dedicated to pioneering women Julia Tuttle, Mary Brickell, Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Roxcy Bolton with guide Sylvia Gurinsky. Advance reservations suggested.
Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Symposium: Ripped From The Headlines
Friday, March 11 at 8:30 am
Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1, 73 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami
HistoryMiami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society invites you to step inside the courtroom where Giuseppe Zangara stood on trial for the attempted assassination of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and where William Lozano, Miami Police officer, stood on trial for the murder of a motorcyclist. Learn about the media’s role in Miami courtrooms today.
Free and open to the public.
RSVP to 305-375-1614 or 11JCHS@historymiami.org.

Secrets of Coconut Grove Walk
Saturday, March 12 from 10 am – 1 pm
Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami
Discover the charming history and hidden secrets of one of Miami’s original settlements, Cocoanut Grove as you walk with HistoryMiami and historian Dr. Paul George. Visit the memorable sites including the Peacock Inn, Millionaire’s Row, and the Barnacle, the preserved home of Commodore Ralph Munroe. Advance reservations suggested.
Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Family Fun Day: Reflections of Florida
Saturday, March 12 from Noon – 5 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami
Come see the new exhibit at HistoryMiami Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865-1965 as you capture old Florida on canvas with special guests from Young at Art Children’s Museum. Join these artists and create your own colorful masterpieces throughout the afternoon.
Free and open to the public.
Info: Call: 305-375-1629 or email: education@historymiami.org

Stiltsville, Key Biscayne & Cape Florida Lighthouse Boat Tour
Sunday, March 13 from 10 am – 1 pm
Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Voted best tour by the Miami New Times. HistoryMiami invites you to enjoy this beautiful boat trip with historian Dr. Paul George to one of Miami’s hidden gems—Stiltsville, a remnant community of seven houses perched on stilts in the middle of the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay.
Members: $44 Non-Members: $49 Children: $25
Advance reservations and payment required.
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Spring Camp: Reflections of South Florida
March 14 – 18, 2011 from 9am – 5 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami
Our region has many lush, watery and beautiful vistas. With inspiration from HistoryMiami’s new exhibit, Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865-1965, campers will create paintings of Biscayne Bay,
downtown Miami, and other local sites. The week will include a visit to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, where campers will enjoy an exciting tram tour throughout the gardens and make colorful naturalistic portraits.
Camp Rates:
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.

Disc Signing & Wine Pairing Salon
Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 pm
Riviera Country Club, 1155 Blue Road, Coral Gables
HistoryMiami invites you to enjoy a private wine pairing dinner experience and disc signing ceremony featuring photographer Rob Gage, a 30 year veteran advertising photographer.
RSVP to 305-375-1619 or rsvp@historymiami.org.
C100 Member Invitation Only

Elliott Key & Boca Chita Eco Boat Adventure
Saturday, March 19 from 9 am – 4 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami
HistoryMiami invites you to enjoy a close-up view of Elliott Key from the water and then choose to go ashore at Boca Chita, or stay with the boat and go snorkeling for an hour at a wreck. Relax in an air-conditioned luxury coach with eco-historian Frank Schena as you travel to Biscayne National Park and embark on a 3-hour boat tour of Elliott Key and Boca Chita.
Members: $59 Non-Members: $64
Maximum capacity is limited to 45.
Advance reservations and payment required.
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Little Havana Cuban Cuisine & Culture Walk
Sunday, March 20 from 10 am – 1 pm
Torch Monument, Across From Nuevo Siglo Market, 1305 SW 8 Street, Miami
Join HistoryMiami and explore Cuban culture with guide Pepe Menendez. Walk through this dynamic neighborhood, as you sample the food and coffee. Visit the monuments and glimpse inside a cigar factory that still employs hand rollers. Advance reservations suggested.
Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Secrets of Courtroom 6-1
Thursday, March 24 from 4 – 5 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami
HistoryMiami invites you to join historian Dr. Paul George and11th Circuit Court historian Judge Scott Silverman for a tour inside the newly restored Miami-Dade County Courthouse Room 6-1. Within these walls Guiseppe Zangara was convicted of trying to assassinate Franklin Roosevelt and Al Capone faced justice for tax evasion.
Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
Advance reservations and payment required.
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Lecture: Southern Romanticism and Historical Florida Painting
Thursday, March 24 at 6:30 PM
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865-1965 from the collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown currently on display at HistoryMiami join Jay Williams, the former Gary R. Libby Curator of Art at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Daytona Beach, as he presents an interpretive view of the Cici and Hyatt Brown collection and its relationship to Romanticism as an international, national, and local phenomenon.
Free and open to the public.
Info/RSVP: email: e.info@historymiami.org
Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865-1965 from the collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown is organized by the Museum of Art & Sciences, Daytona Beach.

Centennial Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House and Gardens Eco Coach Tour
Saturday, March 26 from 10 am – 2 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami
HistoryMiami’s Eco-historian Frank Schena leads you on a coach trip to one of the country’s most endangered sites – the Bonnet House. The house, owned by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, is full of delightful decorative elements and personal treasures. Bring your picnic lunch.

Members: $44* Non-Members: $49
*Rate also applies to Ft. Lauderdale Historical Society Members

Advance reservations and payment required.
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Croquet & Cocktails
Sunday, March 27 at 4 pm
Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Join HistoryMiami’s Flagler Street Society for their signature fundraising event, Croquet & Cocktails. Enjoy croquet, live entertainment, refreshing cocktails and savory local fare!

General Admission: $25
Flagler Street Society members including VIP benefits: $25
VIP: $45
White attire suggested.

RSVP by March 21
For event details, sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, call 305-375-5356 or email: membership@historymiami.org

Centennial Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal Boat Tour
Sunday, March 27 from 9 – 11 am
Riverfront, Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale
Celebrate Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial with a cruise along the New River, with HistoryMiami and historian Dr. Paul George. View the site of two forts, from which the city derives its name, as well as Birch State Park, and Bonnet House.
Members: $44* Non-Members: $49 Children: $25
*Rate also applies to Ft. Lauderdale Historical Society Members
Advance reservations and payment required.
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

Centennial Fort Lauderdale Stranahan House Walk
Sunday, March 27 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Stranahan House, 355 Se Sixth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Celebrate Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial with HistoryMiami! Join historian Dr. Paul George for a walk at this charming house listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See antiques owned by the family of Fort Lauderdale’s first postmaster, Frank Stranahan, and his wife Ivy Cromartie. Advance reservations suggested.
Members: $20* Non-Members: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org
*Rate also applies to Ft. Lauderdale Historical Society Members

Centennial Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Walk
Sunday, March 27 from 1 pm – 2 pm
Riverfront, Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale
Celebrate Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial with HistoryMiami and historian Dr. Paul George along the tree-shaded banks of the New River, and a visit to the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society’s museum, housed in Broward’s oldest tourist hotel. Advance reservations suggested.
Members: $20* Non-Members: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org
*Rate also applies to Ft. Lauderdale Historical Society Members

Wine Down Wednesdays
Every first Wednesday of the month from 5 – 8pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Don’t sit in rush hour traffic when you can be drinking wine, listening to live music and mingling with other professionals at HistoryMiami.
Free parking at 50 NW 2 Ave.
Free and open to the public.
Members: Complimentary Glass Of Wine
RSVP to 305-375-1614 or rsvp@historymiami.org

Betsey Johnson’s Midsummer Night’s Dream by WFK 3/12/11

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Wasabi Fashion Kult Presents: Betsey Johnson “Midsummer Night’s Dream”
March 12th, 2011 at 10pm (after ArtWalk)
CONTROL Salon & Gallery
2812 N. Miami Ave, FL 33127
Free Admission
Open bar 10-11pm
Link with info.

A living fashion sculpture show featuring Betsey Johnson’s 2011 Spring Collection.
“Lose Control” Sculpture Garden Party// “Midsummer Night’s Dream” living fashion sculpture.

Wasabi Fashion Kult presents “Midsummer Night’s Dream” a living fashion sculpture show making it’s debut at CONTROL Salon’s “Lose Control” garden party. A fashion exhibit transformed into an enchanted garden party, where beautiful fairies dressed with Betsey Johnson and styled with the romance and poetic scent of a midsummer night’s dream will bring the garden into life. The magical scenery will be captured on Kazilla’s canvas as she paints the mystical creatures live.

Please join us for this fantasy event where fashion, music, and art dress the night. Other installations will be presented by Monica L. Travis, Zusel Escriba, Rachel Page, Jason Peterman. Music by DJ Caroline Geys (Off the Radar & Kill Your Idol,) Haitian Hillbilly, and Desiree.

Largo Bar and Grill Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on 3/9/11

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Largo Bar & Grill Grand Opening Party  
Wednesday, March 9th
5:30pm – 8:00pm

Largo Bar & Grill
401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL
Bayside Market Place (located next to The Gap store)

RSVP: info@largobarandgrill.com or 305-814-5820

Please join Largo Bar & Grill for an unbelievable time on the waterfront! Great Prizes, complimentary drinks and appetizers, and whole lot of dancing afterwards!

Raffle of Autographed Jersey’s benefiting Autism Speaks
(The Big 3:  Dwade, King Lebron and CBosh)

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United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival 4/14-17/11

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In its 16th year, United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival expands to four days
2011 festival to feature fine wine and food, spirits, beer and much more
Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17, 2011
Various Locations.

The 16th annual United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival, Miami’s first and foremost charity wine and food festival, will take place Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17, 2011. Presented by American Express, all proceeds from the festival will benefit United Way of Miami-Dade’s work in the areas of education, income and health.

For more information and tickets, visit www.miamiwinefestival.org or www.facebook.com/miamiwineandfoodfestival or follow us on Twitter @MiamiWineFest. . For tickets call 1-877-820-3378.

This annual event brings together food and wine lovers for a now expanded four-day festival featuring notable chefs, sommeliers, prestigious wineries and winemakers, celebrity mixologists , breweries and impressive auction lots. This year, one of the nation’s most prolific apostles of Progressive American cuisine, Chef Dewey LoSasso, executive chef of The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar will headline the Interactive Dinner on Friday, April 15.

Festivities begin on Thursday, April 14, with the Taste & Toast – Fine Wine Tasting presented by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, featuring dozens of international wineries and 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and caterers, including: Acqua at Four Seasons Hotel, AltaMare, Meat Market, Ortanique on the Mile, Season’s 52, Timo Restaurant and Two Chefs among many others. The VIP tasting begins at 6 pm, general admission begins at 7 pm; tickets are $150 per VIP admission; $75 per general admission. Following the tasting, guests can enjoy the Glenfiddich “Music to Drink Whiskey By” afterparty featuring whiskey ambassador and scotch specialist Heather Greene and DJ Adam Williams. Taste & Toast takes place at Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables.

Friday, April 15, the Food, Friends & Fun – Interactive Dinner, presented by Bacardi USA, belongs to celebrity Chef Dewey LoSasso of The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar. This interactive experience is the ultimate good time for foodies, where tables will team up to cook their own three-course meal under Chef LoSasso’s tutelage. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a Bacardi cocktail reception, and Bacardi master mixologist, Gary Hayward, will teach guests a few tricks of the trade during dinner, which begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $300 per person and $2,400 per table of eight. Food, Friends & Fun takes place at the InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami.

On Saturday, April 16, the Cellar●bration – Good Food and Award-winning Wines, presented by Cypress Hill Financial, features award-winning wines from the first annual Best in Glass Wine Challenge and a multi-course dinner, exclusive auction lots, and live entertainment and dancing by quintessential American jazz vocalist, Kevin Mahogany. A champagne cocktail reception and silent auction begin at 6:30 pm; dinner begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $300 per person and $3,000 per table of 10. Cellar●bration also takes place at the InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami.

The festival culminates on Sunday, April 17, with Brews & Bites – Craft Beer Tasting, presented by CBIZ, featuring bites from area restaurants, live entertainment, craft beers and mirco-brews from around the world including: Narraganssett Brewing, Blue Point Brewing, Shipyard/Se a Dog Brewing, Abita Brewing Company, The Boston Beer Company, Brooklyn Brewery, Sierra Nevada, Stone Brewing and many more. The VIP tasting begins at 1 pm, general admission begins at 2 pm; tickets are $75 per VIP admission and $55 per general admission. Admission to the event includes a commemorative tasting cup. Brews & Bites takes place at Mary Brickell Village, 901 South Miami Avenue, Miami.

American Express is the presenting sponsor of the 16th annual United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival. Other sponsors include: American Airlines at the Vintner level; Baca rdi USA, CBIZ, Cypress Hill Financial, Miccosukee Resort & Gaming and Selected Brands at the Sommeliers level; Baptist Health South Florida at the Connoisseur level; Baltic Linen Company, Inc.; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida; Carnival Cruise Lines; Celebrity Cruises; 97.3 The Coast and Easy 93.1, Cox Media Group Miami; Downtown Coral Gables & Miracle Mile; Ernst & Young; Florida Power & Light; Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau; Inktel Direct; In the Gables Magazine; MCM Corporation; Miami New Times; Nestle Waters, North America; Ryder Charitable Foundation; Steiner Transocean Ltd.; William Grant & Sons; Yelp; World Fuel Services; and Zuni Transportation at the Cooper level. The Miami Herald/el Nuevo Herald and Comcast are the official media sponsors of the festival.

John and Elaine Kanas Family Foundation Contributes $1 Million to United Way of Miami-Dade

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United Way of Miami Dade has been presented with a $1 million donation from the John and Elaine Kanas Family Foundation. This gift represents the single largest individual unrestricted gift to the 2010 campaign, which will directly impact United Way’s work to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all Miami-Dade residents. The gift will be recognized at a reception with United Way board members and key supporters.

Kanas is chairman, president and CEO of BankUnited, the largest bank headquartered in Florida. In May 2009, he led a group of investors in purchasing the bank, and since then, has spent much of his time in South Florida, running the bank and getting to know the community.

“My family and I have spent a lot of time in South Florida since I became involved with BankUnited,” said Kanas. “As in many communities, there are not enough resources to meet the tremendous needs of underserved populations. We are honored to share this gift with an organization that is making such a difference in people’s lives.

“Childhood education is an important element of preparing tomorrow’s entrepreneurs and employees. We know this gift will create better futures for children in South Florida.”

Harve Mogul, president and CEO of United Way of Miami-Dade, added, “We are so very grateful to John and Elaine for this most generous unrestricted gift, which will have tremendous impact on thousands of lives in our community who depend on the work of United Way. This is an incredible example of the family’s philanthropic spirit.”

About United Way of Miami-Dade
United Way is working to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. We are focused on improving education, income and health – the building blocks for a good life. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. We invest in quality programs, advocate for better policies, engage people in the community and generate resources. We invite you to join us in this work and LIVE UNITED. For more information, visit www.unitedwaymiami.org or www.facebook.com/UnitedWayMiami.

Photographs of the event

Arts at St Johns presents 2nd Sunday Jazz Concert 3/13/11

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Arts at St Johns & St. John’s Church present
2nd Sunday Jazz Concert
March 13, SUNDAY, 3-5 PM
Arts at St Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Featuring:
Chuck Bergeron on Bass
Felix Gomez on piano
Nestor Zurita on alto sax

This jazz trio was created especially for the Arts at St John Jazz series and is composed of some great Miami jazz musicians. The music presented at this concert includes compositions by Corea, Davis, Parker, Evans, Coltrane, and others, as well as original compositions.

COST: $10 AT THE DOOR
$8 PREPAID ONLINE TICKET

www.artsatstjohns.com
Children 10-and-under free!
BRING A PICNIC BASKET WITH YOUR FAVORITE FOOD AND DRINK.

After the concert, take your friends to visit the Sandbar Lounge, one of our corporate sponsors.
And stay tuned to South Florida’s great jazz station, WDNA.

Fab Cocktail Party at The Raleigh 3/18/11

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The Raleigh Cocktail Party
Friday, March 18th – 8pm
The Raleigh
1775 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
limited capacity, rsvp requested – rsvp@elanartists.com
Cocktail Fabulous Attire Suggested

Join us for an exclusive evening to celebrate our favorite event and creative friends. We will inspire you with fabulous cocktails, seasonal tastes, and invigorating vintage and modern sounds.
delectables – John Delucie of the Royal
live tunes – Carte Blanche, The Hudson Project, La Femme Classique
decor and performance vignettes by E squared concepts

Friday Night, March 18th, a wonderful event, for the coolest, most exclusive people in the city!!!

www.carteblanchesamples.com recently played for Kate Spade, Martha Stewart and the Oscar de la Renta Runway Show, and
www.thehudsonproject.com played the Tri Beca Film Festival

This will be a really amazing party.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Warmest Regards Always, Heather

Heather Davis Productions Inc
*Special events and promotions
*Entertainment and event coordinator
*Serial networking
*Exclusive guest list

VIP Magazine Launch Party at LIV 3/19/11

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First Elite-only, Luxury Lifestyle Online Magazine, ‘VIP MAGAZINE’ to be Launched
March, 19th
LIV, Miami

www.VIPMagazines.com , the first luxury lifestyle online magazine designed exclusively for the elite will be launched this Saturday, March 19th at LIV, Miami.

Created by Michael Martin, Miami’s most influential promoter, VIPMagazines.com will suggest its upper-crust readers only the best, most sought-after places to eat, party and shop in Miami.

‘As a promoter, I have been working closely with a very demanding, influential clientele of both locals and jet-setters who fly off to Miami for the weekend. The idea of launching VIP Magazines had been on my mind for quite some time now, because while no existing magazine really reflects what Miami has best to offer, the market is huge.’ CEO of VIP Magazines Michael Martin says.

Targeted to a wealthy audience of socialites in search of the finest, trendiest entertainment, VIPMagazines.com will later offer a premium concierge service, allowing its members to have access to the most private venues and events.

With similarly high demand from socialites from throughout the Nation, VIP-Magazine will expand to New York City and Los Angeles in the coming months, with local teams covering and developing each edition.

‘Vip-Magazines is like no other existing magazine because of its top level of quality, its concept, and its unique services to members that will follow shortly after the launch. We feel very confident that the NYC and LA versions of VIP Magazines will be very successful also’, Marketing director for VIP Magazines Elisea Nir Wolff Said.

South Florida’s Inaugural Food Allergy 5K 4/2/11

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South Florida’s Inaugural Food Allergy 5K
April 2, 2011, Race Start – 7:30 am
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
A1A and Johnson Street at the Hollywood Beach Theatre
www.FoodAllergy5K.com

Join us as we walk or run 3.1 miles along the beautiful Hollywood Beach Broadwalk to increase Food Allergy Awareness in our schools and in our community.

The Food Allergy 5K is presented by The South Florida Food Allergy Support Group and Friends in Training. For more information, please contact Melinda@ActiveBlastSports.com.

Sicilian Film Festival 6th Edition at Miami Beach Cinematheque 4/7-13/11

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South Beach Meets Sicily at the 6th Annual Sicilian Film Festival
April 7 to 13, 2011
The Miami Beach Cinematheque
City Hall
1130 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, 33139

The most important cultural and social experience about Sicily in the world welcomes you for the 6th time!

For schedules, times, and all information visit www.SicilianFilmFestival.com
Visit us on Facebook: “Official Sicilian Film Festival”

Salvo Vincent Bitonti (Artistic Director), Laura Delli Colli (Cinema Journalist/Presenter), Franco Nero (Actor), and Emanuele Viscuso (President)
at the Gran Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido, Venice, Italy

For six days in April, the mercury will rise as South Beach meets Sicily at the 6th Annual Sicilian Film Festival (SFF) – April 7 to 13, 2011. The screenings will be held at the recently inaugurated Miami Beach Cinematheque located at the Historic City Hall, 1130 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139. It will be a feast for all senses and party for all, showcasing the best of Sicily: cinema, literature, art, fashion, food and wine, culture, history, and people.

Spearheaded by founder and president, Emanuele Viscuso, the SFF has grown from a small festival, developed in only a few weeks’ time, to the grand event it is today – an internationally recognized film festival organized and supported by contributors located around the globe.

An idea into action strengthened through partnership

The idea emerged after Viscuso received a request, from the Regione Siciliana (the Sicilian Film Commission) and by the Cultural Association, Ragusani nel Mondo, to showcase in Miami the works of Sicilian film directors. Describing his vision for the first festival held in 2006, he stated: “I imagined a kind of festival able to combine films and culture, entertainment and friendship, information and communication. From that moment real miracles started happening. Incredible supporters appeared magically. Instinctive love and tremendous appreciation for this idea were revealed by friends and sponsors. Extremely important people and institutions offered their help. Many professionals were happy to participate with their work and sustain. All this happened in a few days. I can say, I eye witnessed a miracle.”

Viscuso brings to the SFF a legacy of artistic contributions. Born in Palermo, Sicily, he is an artist and a cultural events organizer and promoter. His most famous piece is the 45 foot large sculpture Wave-Bridge On The Imaginary located at the Milan Malpensa international airport. His activity and international recognition goes from the field of music, design, art, photography, poetry, to architecture, urban planning and social causes. He represents private and public cultural institutions. He is also the founder of the International Festival of Organ Music in the Churches of the Historic Princedom of Castelbuono, Sicily. Viscuso has taken part in the Esperia STS-120/10A Mission, launched on October 23, 2007 from the NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida as delegate in Florida of Accademia Italiana della Cucina, a Cultural Institution of the Italian Republic. Thanks to his proposal and support on board the Space Shuttle Discovery, Node 2 – the interconnecting unit developed in Italy by Thales Alenia Space – and the ESA, the Italian Paolo Nespoli and other astronauts started their journey towards the International Space Station (ISS) bringing with them Italian and Sicilian food to offer to the other astronauts on the Station in orbit. The City of Miami Beach, where he has resided since November 2000, presented him with the Key to the City on October 17, 2007 as recognition for his cultural commitment to the community.

Salvo Bitonti is now entering his fourth year as Artistic Director for the SFF. Born in Syracuse, Sicily, he is a director, screenwriter and professor of theatre and film direction at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin and at Foggia University. He graduated in Greek drama from Bologna University. He has directed over forty plays in the most important theatres of Italy (Piccolo Teatro di Milano, Teatro Quirino, Rome), as well as in national (Todi Festival; Magna Grecia Festival, Taranto; Baroque Arts Festival, Genova) and international festivals in Tunisia, France. Spain and Egypt. An experimental director, he has researched the relationship between cinema and theatre, creating performances characterized by the use of multimedia on stage. He has also experimented with a contemporary interpretation of classical drama, especially Greek tragedy and lyrical theatre. He collaborates with the National Institute of Greek Drama, in Syracuse. His most notable awards include: Fiuggi Platea Award, as best director; City of Siracuse Theatre Award for his career. He is the author of Dioniso & Pirandello (Rome 1999) and has written articles on theatre and cinema for important Italian magazines such as Primafila and Parol. His short Phaedra, was screened in many international festivals and at the 2007 Sicilian Film Festival, it won the award as best short film. His last short is Helen, featuring Franco Nero and Mita Medici was presented in 2009 at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CA during the Los Angeles – Italia Film Festival.

A masterpiece of creative ingenuity
Featured films will be a selection of Sicily’s finest:
L’imbroglio nel lenzuolo (The Trick in the Sheets): by Alfonso Arau, with Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Geraldine Chaplin, et al.
Brief Synopsis: 1905 – Cinematography has reached Southern Italy and casts fear among the peasants who believe it is a devilish trick. They call it “l’imbroglio nel lenzuolo” (the trick in the sheet, as sheets were used as makeshift projection screens.) Marianna, an illiterate sorceress, finds out that she will be featured in a 6-minute long movie called “La casta Susanna” (“Chaste Susanna”) who will either enchant or enrage the audience with a spectacle of her bathing naked in a lake. Unsure of exactly what a cinematographer does, she cannot understand how her own image can be on the screen and believes that this “double” is someone like her trying to ruin her reputation among the villagers. “L’imbroglio nel lenzuolo” is a sensual comedy that will please all audiences.

Viola di mare (The Sea Purple): by Donatella Maiorca, with Valeria Solarina and Isabella Ragonese. Presented at the Venice Film Festival 2009
Brief Synopsis: Angela, isn’t like the other girls of her same age. She runs, smokes and fears nothing and nobody. All her feelings are for the young Sara. A forbidden relationship in a 19th century Sicily. Only a deceit – changing her outward appearance, disguising herself as a man – might be a solution.

Fughe e approdi (Getaways and Landings): A documentary by Giovanna Taviani presented at the Venice Film Festival
Brief Synopsis: Based on Taviani’s memories, the film documents life of fishermen and quarry workers living and working in the region surrounding the Aeolian islands during Fascist Italy.

Baaria: by Giuseppe Tornatore
Brief Synopsis: From the acclaimed director of Cinema Paradiso, comes an epic saga of life and death, love and hatred in a vibrant Sicilian town in the first half of the twentieth century. This film was nominated for Golden Globe in 2010.
Father: by Pasquale Squitieri with Franco Nero and Claudia Cardinale

An intellectual buffet
Film, literature, conversation, and food will converge.
“Sicilian Cinema’s Taste From Leopard to Baarìa” – An evening with recipes ‘stolen’ from the screen – a lecture by Laura Delli Colli, famous Italian cinema journalist and author of “The Cinema’s Taste” followed by a dinner featuring Sicilian dishes inspired by scenes from Lucino Visconti’s Leopard; Giuseppe Tornatore’s Baaria; and Donatella Maiorca’s Viola di Mare.

A bridge connecting two worlds
Through a cooperative effort by the Roberto Granata Foundation and the Sicilian Film Festival, a photographic exhibit titled: “Roberto Granata: Sicilian Photographer in Hollywood” will bring a touch of Hollywood glamour to South Florida. The display is a collection of Granata’s portraits of favorite celebrities such as: Anne Hathaway, Andie MacDowell, Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, and Isabella Rossellini. Granata’s Foundation helps to support orphaned children in areas of the world that have been struck by earthquakes.

April 7, 2011 will be declared “Sicilian Film Festival Day” by the City of Miami Beach. In speaking about the 2010 SFF, Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor of Miami Beach, stated: “We recognize that through theatre, music and art, and love, boundaries are traversed and all nations learn to share each other’s works and get to understand and appreciate their different cultures. I believe [the Sicilian Film Festival] does a great deal for international relations.”

The evening will bring a ‘red carpet affair’ presenting directors and actors from each of the films including: Giovanna Taviani, Pasquale Squitieri, Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, Valeria Solarino, Isabella Ragonese, Donatella Maiorca, and Giuseppe Tornatore.

With the generous support of many and through a variety of presentations and events, the 6th Sicilian Film Festival will offer everyone an affordable, but stylish cultural experience served South Beach style!

Natalia Save a Life Foundation Benefit 3/19/11

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Natalia Save a Life Foundation
Saturday March 19th @5PM
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33129
Story and more information at the Burgerbeast.

On Saturday March 19th the foundation will host its 2nd annual Organ Donor Registry show. The event will have inspirational music, dance performances, and an educational presentation on Organ Donation. Also at the event will be Latin Burger & Taco, El Rey De Lay Fritas, Sugar Rush, The Fish Box and Dim Ssam a Gogo who will donating all proceeds from the sales of their food to the charity. We will also have a raffle where for a small donation you can be entered to win one of a few autographed cookbooks by Ingrid Hoffman, Lee Schrager & Michael Schwartz.

Dive in Miami WMC Pool Party 3/11/11

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March 11, 2011 from 12pm to 9pm
South Seas Hotel
1751 Collins Ave
Miami Beach

$15 general admission
$10 presale
Presale link.

DIVE makes its return to South Beach for its annual “DIVE in Miami” extravaganza. And what better place to celebrate this annual pilgrimage to the deep than dancing under the sun (and stars) by the pool of the lovely South Seas Hotel. Featuring some of best players who have rocked the world renowned weekly party, DIVE, in San Diego over the past 6 years, music should be on point and representative ofDIVE’s signature sound:

DJ ALA (DIVE, San Diego)
Jamsteady (Gotsoul, Montreal)
Mark Grant (Blackstone, Chicago)
Lars Behrenroth (Deeper Shades, Los Angeles)
Brian Salazar (Housemen, San Francisco)
Carlos Mena (Ocha Records, San Francisco)
Mikeytown (Dive, San Diego)
Cris Herrera (Soul On Beat, San Diego)
Hallex.M (United Music, France) with live PA by Marissa Guzman (Juicy Luicy, San Francisco)

In association with Winter Music Conference, DIVE, Poolside Sessions, vitaminwater, Media Services NYC, The Joint, South Seas Hotel, Pilikia by the Pool
vitaminwater will be in full force at DIVE, keeping you cool and hydrated, giving you’re the dwnld on all the newest music, adding some extra spark to the parties, and connecting with the essential crowd (you!). keep checking @vitaminwater.com and Poolside Sessions on Facebook for all the event details and exclusive event photos, videos and coverage.

Art for All British Posters for Transport Member Preview And Reception 4/14/11

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‘Art For All: British Posters For Transport’
Explores The Evolution Of Transport Posters In Twentieth-Century Britain
members’ preview and reception
April 14, 2011 at 6pm
The Wolfsonian
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

Exhibition to Open at The Wolfsonian–FIU April 15, 2011

Art for All presents more than eighty masterpieces from the Yale Center for British Art, many of them donated to the Yale Center by Henry S. Hacker, Yale College, Class of 1965. In addition, the installation will include works from The Wolfsonian collection that complement the exhibition. To inaugurate the show, The Wolfsonian is hosting a members’ preview and reception on April 14, 2011 at 6pm, featuring introductory remarks by the exhibition’s curator, Teri J. Edelstein.

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University presents Art for All: British Posters for Transport, an exhibition that explores the evolution of transport posters in twentieth-century Britain, and features outstanding examples executed for both the London Underground and the British railways. The exhibition, on view from April 15, 2011 through August 14, 2011, is organized by the Yale Center for British Art.

Art for All traces the changing graphic styles from the second decade of the twentieth century through the 1970s and highlights specific features such as the career of Edward McKnight Kauffer, the work of women artists, how the posters were initially displayed, and the larger implications of these advertising campaigns. “Art for All continues The Wolfsonian’s exploration of the role that graphic design—and design in general—plays in shaping our everyday life experiences,” notes Sarah Schleuning, The Wolfsonian’s curator. “The London Underground’s diverse yet distinct advertising campaign to encourage ridership and promote goodwill among citizens is considered one of the landmark design programs in modern history.”

In 1908 under the leadership of Frank Pick, the London Underground (later, London Transport), began a promotional campaign that became one of the most successful, adventurous, and best sustained branding operations ever attempted. The posters commissioned by Pick engendered goodwill and encouraged ridership on the public transport system. They also helped to foster a civic identity for the city of London.

A string of major artists, including Edward McKnight Kauffer, Frederick Herrick, Hans Schleger, and Anna Zinkeisen worked for Pick. From 1923—when numerous British railway companies were amalgamated into four lines: the Great Western Railway (GWR), the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) and the Southern Railway (SR)—until the nationalization of the railways in 1948, the “Big Four” followed Pick’s lead in mounting their own poster campaigns. While none of the British rail lines matched the scope and ambition of the Underground campaign, some of the same artists, such as Kauffer, and Walter Spradbery, also designed for the mainline railways. Other no less gifted artists, such as Tom Purvis and Frank Newbould, created extraordinary graphics for the railways.

The title of the show, Art for All, is taken from an exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1948 (organized by the V&A and London Transport), which featured original works of art, the maquettes for the posters. This exhibition contains the art truly seen by all: the posters themselves.

CREDITS
Art for All: British Posters for Transport is organized by the Yale Center for British Art and curated by Teri J. Edelstein, Principal, Teri J. Edelstein Associates Museum Strategies.

The Wolfsonian is located at 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL. Admission discount in effect through April 14, 2011: $5 for adults; $3.50 for seniors, students, and children age 6 -12; and free for Wolfsonian members, State University System of Florida staff and students with ID, and children under six. The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from noon-6pm; Friday from noon-9pm; and is closed on Wednesday. Contact us at 305.531.1001 or visit us online at www.wolfsonian.org for further information.

Boudoir Girls And Pin-Up Dolls 3/19/11

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Boudoir Girls And Pin-Up Dolls
March 19, 201, 7pm to 11pm
Howard Austin Feld Gallery
309 23rd St. South Beach
TheBoudoirDiaries.com

Boudoir And Pin-up Photography

ART 33139 Presents: Meet the PIN-UP DOLLS at Howard Austin Feld’s Gallery Block Party… It will be a rockabilly time, with giggle water, the jukebox and an after party at Mokai… (right next door) Wear your favorite Pin Up/Boudoir outfit and you could win a $1000 H.A.F. Photo shoot! Palm Court 309 23 St South Beach March,19 7-11pm. Over 7000sq feet of exhibiting artists! Special exhibit by Tomas Loewy and Maria Lankina.

South Florida Jazz Presents We Four Celebrating the Music of John Coltrane 3/12/11

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South Florida JAZZ welcomes We Four, a new band of New York’s best players, celebrating the legacy of saxophone colossus John Coltrane.
March 12, 8:00pm
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University campus
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd
Davie 33314

South Florida’s premier modern jazz organization is privileged to feature We Four: Celebrating John Coltrane. All of the players have a connection with the master and drummer Jimmy Cobb played with Coltrane in the Miles Davis bands of the 1950s and -60s. This concert takes place at the 500-seat Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd in Davie 33314. Tickets are $40 ($30 for South Florida JAZZ members and $15 for students under age 25 with I.D.) and may be purchased from the Broward Center Box Office by calling 954.462.0222 in Broward County; also toll-free at 877-311-SHOW, as well as online at: southfloridajazz.org, the presenting organization’s official Web site.

We Four is a new band of esteemed New York jazz players, all of whom feel a special connection to John Coltrane. The band is composed of tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson, pianist Mulgrew Miller, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Jimmy Cobb. In point of fact, only Jimmy has zero degrees of separation from Coltrane, as he famously played with him in the Miles Davis bands of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. Jimmy’s inspirational work with Miles, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley and company spanned 1958 until 1962, and included the masterpiece recording Kind of Blue, the most popular jazz recording in history. He also played on Sketches of Spain, Someday My Prince will Come, Live at Carnegie Hall, Live at the Blackhawk, Porgy and Bess, and many, many other watermark Miles Davis recordings, as well as other dates with leaders Coltrane, Adderley, and Kenny Burrell. Jimmy is still going strong at 82 with Miles and Coltrane tribute bands and his own group dates.

Javon Jackson rose to prominence as an Art Blakey Jazz Messenger and has played with others connected to Coltrane, including drummer Elvin Jones, and bassists Ron Carter and Richard Davis. Javon is a fluent improviser who carries the standard proudly. Mulgrew Miller, like John Coltrane, is a deeply spiritual man and a superb pianist who was mentored by a Jazz Messenger pianist, James Williams. He played in Tony Williams’ band for six years, so you know that he can bring it. Mulgrew has golden fingers and can swing you to death. Peter Washington, part of the Javon and Mulgrew generation, is a brilliant scholar and bassist. He also was a Jazz Messenger and has played with everyone. He has recorded copiously, rivaling Christian McBride for productivity.

The repertoire will be a jazz lovers delight from that hard-swinging era after bebop when so many standards and bluesy compositions were arranged and played so craftily and like no one ever thought possible. No band can do it better than this one.

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

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