tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36604080642387552932024-02-19T06:18:18.949-05:00Welcome to Miami & The BeachesInformation about Miami & the Beaches from the Number 1 visitor's magazine in the area.Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.comBlogger305125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-24240801035554262772012-11-15T11:54:00.002-05:002012-11-15T11:57:07.441-05:00Miami is THE Place for Art in December: Art Basel, Satellite Shows & More!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH: Dec. 6-9. Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States; a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design. At the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, 305-674-1292. <a href="http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/">artbaselmiamibeach.com</a><br />
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SCOPE MIAMI: Dec. 4-9. The art show that has established its name by curating cutting-edge contemporary art from around the world proudly returns to Miami for its 10th year. Cementing its future with an 80,000 square foot pavilion across the street from Art Miami, SCOPE Miami's high-profile venue is centrally located in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District. An Art Basel satellite event. At 3000 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33127, 212-268-1522. <a href="http://www.scope-art.com/">scope-art.com</a><br />
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FOUNTAIN ART FAIR: Dec. 6-9. Featuring independent galleries showcase innovative and ambitious projects from younger artists. Returning to Miami for its 7th year, Fountain Art Fair announces an extensive lineup of unique, alternative, exciting art projects and performance art events. With more than 35 exhibitors from around the world, the 2012 art fair will provide a visual display of installation heavy artworks, a spectacle for art enthusiasts to enjoy. An Art Basel satellite event. At 2505 N. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33127. <a href="http://www.fountainartfair.com/">fountainartfair.com</a><br />
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PULSE MIAMI: Dec. 6-9. Held annually in New York, Miami and London, PULSE presents leading international galleries and artists showcasing the latest movements in contemporary art in powerful architectural environments designed to serve both seasoned and emerging collectors. An Art Basel satellite event. At Ice Palace, 1400 N. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33136, 212-255-2327. <a href="http://pulse-art.com/">pulse-art.com</a><br />
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ART MIAMI: Dec. 5-9. This premier fair celebrates its 22nd anniversary as it kicks off the opening day of Art Week. World-famous for its extraordinary variety, outstanding quality and its stylish gallery-like decor, Art Miami showcases the best in modern and contemporary art from more than 100 international art galleries and prominent art institutions. An Art Basel satellite event. At Art Miami Pavilion, 3101 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33137, 520-529-1108. <a href="http://www.art-miami.com/">art-miami.com</a><br />
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MIAMI PHOTO: Dec. 4-9. This leading contemporary international art fair dedicated to photography, video and new media features an international roster of galleries, artist projects, institutions and publishers. An Art Basel satellite event. At Midtown Miami, NE 1st Ave. and NE 34th Street, Miami, FL 33137, 323-937-4659. <a href="http://www.miamiphotofair.com/">miamiphotofair.com</a><br />
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DESIGN MIAMI: Dec. 5-9. Design Miami presents the best international design galleries exhibiting extraordinary historic and contemporary design. Designers, collectors, dealers and curators from around the world participate in lectures, exhibits and design installations. An Art Basel satellite event. At the Miami Beach Convention Center, P-Lot, Meridian Avenue and 19th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139, 305-572-0866. <a href="http://www.designmiami.com/">designmiami.com</a><br />
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SEVEN: Dec. 4-9. SEVEN, the pioneering collective project organized by the galleries BravinLee programs, Hales Gallery, Pierogi Gallery, Postmasters, P.P.O.W., Ronald Feldman Fine Arts and Winkleman Gallery returns to Miami for its third year. With a focus on a collaborative, exhibition-like presentation commingling galleries and artists, SEVEN looks beyond the art fair model to create a new platform for viewing and acquiring works of art. SEVEN features an integrated exhibition format where galleries and artists are commingled. An Art Basel satellite event. At 2637 N. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33127. <a href="http://www.seven-miami.com/">seven-miami.com</a><br />
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POP-UP PIANO MIAMI: Dec. 4-9. During the week of Art Basel Miami Beach 2012, Steinway Piano Gallery of Miami presents Pop-Up Pianos Miami. Seven pianos will "pop up" around Miami offering spontaneous concerts for all to enjoy. Visit the website for musician announcements and event details as well as the specific locations where the pianos will be placed. At various locations in Wynwood, Midtown and the Design District, Miami, FL. <a href="http://popuppianomia.com/">popuppianomia.com</a><br />
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MIAMI PROJECT: Dec. 4-9. Miami Project is the newest addition to Miami's December contemporary art scene. The centrally-located fair will take place in a 65,000 square food tent/pavilion in Midtown Miami and feature curated presentations from 65 galleries, exhibiting leading emerging and mid-career artists from around the world. At NE 1st Avenue and NE 30th Street, Miami, FL 33137. <a href="http://www.miami-project.com/miami">miami-project.com/miami</a><br />
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AOA TRIBAL ART MIAMI SHOW: Dec. 4-9. This fair features a selection of private dealers showcasing museum-quality traditional art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas. Explore how modern art was conceived. At the end of the 19th century, famous artists work from the likes of Picasso, Matisse and Braque were all profoundly influenced by the Art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas. View African masks, oceanic shields and house panels, as well as ancient zoomorphic vessels from pre-columbian peoples. An Art Basel satellite event. At the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132, 305-949-6722. <a href="http://tribalartmiami.com/">tribalartmiami.com</a><br />
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MIAMI RIVER ART FAIR: Dec. 4-9. The Miami River Art Fair will provide a unique fair-going experience during Art Basel week as the only riverfront art fair, boasting an 800 linear foot public sculpture mall on the banks of the Miami River called the Riverwalk Sculpture Mall. Enjoy art talks, gallery exhibits, and more. At the James L. Knight International Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33131. <a href="ttp://miamiriverartfair.com">miamiriverartfair.com</a><br />
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CONTEXT: Dec. 5-9. Trendsetting galleries from around the globe will exhibit in a state-of-the-art pavilion directly adjacent to Art Miami. CONTEXT will feature a curated group of 50 galleries representing exceptional emerging and mid-career artists, including solo artist installations, immersive environments, curated projects and multimedia exhibits. At 3101 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33137. <a href="http://www.contextartmiami.com/">contextartmiami.com</a><br />
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INK MIAMI ART FAIR: Dec. 5-9. The Fair is unique among Miami's fairs for its focus on contemporary works on paper by internationally renowned artists. It is sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association and exhibitors are selected from among members of the Association for their outstanding ability to offer collectors a diverse survey of 20th century masterworks and just published editions by leading contemporary artists. An Art Basel Satellite event. At the Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. <a href="http://www.inkartfair.com/">inkartfair.com</a><br />
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SELECT FAIR: Dec. 5-9. Select Fair features cutting edge contemporary work by galleries, print dealers, collectives, and artists. An Art Basel Satellite event. At the Catalina Hotel, 1732 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. <a href="http://www.select-fair.com/">select-fair.com</a><br />
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ART ASIA: Dec. 5-9. This fair brings more than 60 galleries together to showcase paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, video and installations from established and emerging Asian artists. An Art Basel Satellite event. At Art Asia - Miami Midtown, 2901 N. Miami Ave., Wynwood, FL 33137, 212-268-6148. <a href="http://www.artasiafair.com/">artasiafair.com</a><br />
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ARTSPOT MIAMI ART FAIR: Dec. 5-9. At Miami Art Basel Week 2012, ArtSpot Miami Art Fair is the new Miami International art wing. Organized by Aldo Castillo (Aldo Castillo Projects) the fair is hosted by Red Dot Art Fair (6th Edition) that will take place from December 5-9. Red Dot Art Fair's prime location is adjacent to Art Miami and next to Scope and Art Asia makes Midtown and Wynwood the most visited areas which run concurrent and successful satellite art fairs during Art Basel Miami Beach. During Red Dot Art Fair, ArtSpot will have a dozen booths located at the right of the 60,000 square foot tent, near the entrance in a section named ARTSPOT showcasing painting, sculpture, photography and works on paper. An Art Basel Satellite event. At 3011 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33137, 312-375-8887. <a href="http://www.aldocastilloprojects.com/">aldocastilloprojects.com</a><br />
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RED DOT ART FAIR: Dec. 5-9. This art show features more than 50 international, modern contemporary art dealers from around the world. It includes painting, photography, sculpture and more. An Art Basel Satellite event. At 3011 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33137, 917-273-8621. <a href="http://www.reddotfair.com/">reddotfair.com</a><br />
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OVERTURE MIAMI ART FAIR: Dec. 4-9. Arts for a Better World returns during Art Basel Miami Beach Week for its third year with OVERTURE MIAMI; its newly redesigned and enhanced international platform for contemporary art. Included is a featured monumental exhibition by Andy Warhol: "100 Warhols, an Overview: Painting, Drawing, Collage, Unique Work on Paper, Trial Proofs and Edition Prints". The principal goal of Arts for a Better World is to promote Social Responsibility by using the arts as a vehicle for positive change. At the Midtown Miami Arts Hub, NW 34th Street & Buena Vista Avenue, Miami, FL 33127, 754-423-0726. <a href="http://www.overtureartfair.com/">overtureartfair.com</a><br />
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UNTITLED: Dec. 5-9. Housed in a customized beachfront pavilion under the artistic direction of New York-based curator Omar Lopez-Chahoud, UNTITLED will present a cohesive collection of international works by contemporary artists selected from 50 galeries. At Ocean Drive & 13th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139. <a href="http://www.art-untitled.com/">art-untitled.com</a><br />
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NADA ART FAIR MIAMI: Dec. 6-9. The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) features 88 emerging art galleries from 19 countries as well as performances, lectures, and events. Admission is free and open to the public. An Art Basel Satellite event. At The Deauville Beach Resort, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140, 212-594-0883. <a href="http://www.nadaartfair.org/">nadaartfair.org</a><br />
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JUST MAD MIA: Dec. 6-9. Just Mad MIA features emerging art from a selection of 40 galleries in Spain, Latin America and other countries in Europe. At Soho Studios, Wynwood Convention Center, 2136 NW 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33127. <a href="http://www.justmadmia.com/">justmadmia.com</a><br />
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AQUA 12 AT THE AQUA HOTEL: Dec. 6-9. Based in Seattle, the fair has a distinctly west coast character set off by the balmy indoor/outdoor atmosphere of the Aqua Hotel. Fair organizers continue to seek out vibrant and noteworthy programs in their region as well as the greater USA and abroad, with a particular interest in supporting young dealers and galleries with strong emerging and early mid-career artists. An Art Basel satellite event. At the Aqua Hotel, 1530 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. <a href="http://aquaartmiami.com/">aquaartmiami.com</a><br />
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ART AFRICA MIAMI ARTS FAIR: Dec. 7-9. A juried multidisciplinary exhibition of fine contemporary art from the global African Diaspora, situated in the epicenter of Miami’s African-American cultural hub, Historic Overtown. The central idea of Art Africa Miami is to present an array of visual works that pay homage to the centrality of Africa and its descendant diaspora’s artistic contribution to the modern world. At 919 NW 2nd Ave. (next to Lyric Theater), Miami, FL 33127, 305-576-7101. <a href="http://www.artafricamiami.com/">artafricamiami.com</a>Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-84961915851380151042012-08-15T11:04:00.000-04:002012-08-15T11:04:02.490-04:00Landry’s Restaurant Group Menus Add Special Seasoning to Miami Spice <br />
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During the months of August and September, the city of Miami has teamed up with an impressive lineup of restaurants to host <a href="http://ilovemiamispice.com/index.asp">Miami Spice</a>. Participating Landry’s restaurants include <a href="http://www.mortons.com/">Morton’s The Steakhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.chart-house.com/">Chart House</a> and <a href="http://www.theoceanaire.com/">The Oceanaire Seafood Room</a>.<br />
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Miami Spice has grown to be quite popular because it gives people in Miami an opportunity to experience the city’s exceptional restaurants for an affordable price. Each restaurant is required to create a three-course menu for both lunch and dinner.<br />
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Landry’s restaurants are recognized in Miami for their delicious menus and boast items that guarantee a fine dining experience. Some of these items can be found on the various Miami Spice menus, such as: Oceanaire’s Parmesan Crusted Maine Lobster Tail for dinner, Oceanaire’s Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels for lunch, Morton’s Baked Five Onion Soup for dinner, and the Chicken Bianco for lunch. Additionally, Chart House is offering a Slow Roasted Prime Rib and Spiced Yellowfin Ahi Tuna. Lunch is $19 or $23, and dinner is $33 or $39.<br />
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A complete listing of all menu items can be found on the <a href="http://ilovemiamispice.com/">Miami Spice webpage</a>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://ilovemiamispice.com/participants/charthouse.htm">Chart House</a></li>
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Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-86626262041726210152012-08-10T15:07:00.000-04:002012-08-10T15:14:38.413-04:00Box springs do battle at tongue-in-cheek Coconut Grove PJ-party tradition dating back 30 years<br />
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In the mood for some mattress mayhem? Perhaps even a little bed-on collision? Then set your alarm for Labor Day Weekend and don’t hit snooze—you’ll lose.<br />
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There’s no bedside manner required for this pajama party that’ll shake you out of your slumber and have you shedding your slippers and rippin’ your one-sies. This, Sleeping Cutie, is your wake-up call for the 2012 <a href="http://www.thegreatgrovebedrace.com/">Great Grove Bed Race</a>.<br />
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A tongue-in-cheek competition of racing homemade beds down the streets of Coconut Grove, the origins of the Great Grove Bed Race date back three decades. Tireless teams consist of five members—call it a “five-way”—with four ready-to-romp racers and one rider hitched to the headboard. Speed wins the ultimate exhale at the checkered flag, but awards also will be given for theme, creativity and décor (this being a consummate competition). Celebrity judges will be on hand to grade those looking to score away from home, and proceeds from this roll in the hay of hilarity benefit the <a href="http://www.bgcmia.org/">Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade</a>.<br />
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Said Daisy Lewis-Salazar, Coconut Grove Merchant Group Event Director: “Racers, sponsors and fans all raising money to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade; who wouldn’t get in bed with that?”<br />
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Miami residents, Coconut Grove merchants, and local clubs, businesses and organizations all are invited to pull back the sheets on this year's affair, with festivities kicking off Saturday night, Sept. 1, of Labor Day Weekend with the Pajama Pub Crawl through participating Coconut Grove bars and restaurants.<br />
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Sunday, Sept. 2 is race day, with highlights to include Kids Storytelling Time; the Waiters/Waitresses Obstacle Course; a Pit Row Parade of decorated beds on display; and of course the 1/8th-mile trundle through the heart of the Grove Village. And to eliminate any awkwardness or hard feelings after the on-track tryst, Grove merchants will host a post-race celebration complete with live music, interactive exhibits and perhaps even a little pillow talk—just no sleeping with the enemy... maybe....<br />
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This Labor Day Weekend, Coconut Grove is the place to be for some laborious laughter. For event info—and to register to create your own bedlam—visit <a href="http://www.thegreatgrovebedrace.com/">www.TheGreatGroveBedRace.com</a>. Don’t sleep on it!Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-61171534438700616972012-08-09T13:05:00.000-04:002012-08-09T13:05:31.931-04:00Guests Can Savor the Savings at Dolphin Mall Restaurants 'During the Delicious Discounts At Dolphin Mall' Promotion<br />
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From August 10 through 19, Dolphin Mall will host “Delicious Discounts At Dolphin Mall,” where patrons can choose from an array of dining options at discounted prices! Participating restaurants will offer 25 percent off food and beverage bills, excluding alcoholic beverages, taxes and tips.<br />
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“We are delighted to bring this new exciting dining event to our patrons,” said Madelyn Bello Calvar, marketing & sponsorship director for Dolphin Mall. “The promotion allows our guests the opportunity to experience a range of dining options at a fantastic value.”<br />
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Guests interested in the program are required to visit the Information Booth at the Ramblas Plaza (Entrance 3) in the mall to obtain their Dolphin Mall Delicious Discounts Card. With the Discount Card, customers can try as many of the restaurants as they wish, on their schedule and budget. The special discount applies to the entire bill excluding alcoholic beverages, taxes and tips. Additional restrictions and exclusions apply. The Delicious Discounts Card cannot be combined with any other offers. The Discount card can only be used by one person per household from August 10 to August 19, 2012.<br />
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<u>The line-up of participating restaurants at Dolphin Mall includes:</u><br />
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<a href="http://mojitos.com/">Mojitos Cuban Cuisine</a> is a tropical hideaway at Dolphin Mall, named after the traditional Cuban drink, the Mojito, and the specialty drink of the house in 14 different flavors. In keeping with the Cuban tradition, they pride themselves with preparing and serving only the most authentic Cuban dishes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rotellipizzapasta.com/">Rotelli Pizza & Pasta</a> is a neighborhood Italian eatery that has a well-rounded menu, unique appetizers, traditional and gourmet pizza, freshly made gourmet pastas, hearty soups, salads tossed to order, fresh seafood and much more.<br />
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<a href="http://www.buffalowildwings.com/">Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar</a> is more than a wing joint, boasting 14 signature sauces. The popular hangout is a fun, edgy, high-energy and easygoing restaurant -- much like the personalities of their guests!<br />
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<a href="http://www.catchofthedayrestaurant.com/">Catch of the Day</a> is an exciting seafood bar and grill where guests can kick back and unwind. Enjoy great food and fun in a relaxed atmosphere.<br />
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<a href="http://www.daveandbusters.com/">Dave and Buster’s</a> serves great food in a casual setting, with fun and spirited bars. Whether it's interactive games and simulators, it’s a unique experience that has something for everyone.<br />
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<a href="http://cobbcinebistro.com/">CinéBistro</a> is an experience that offers anyone who has a passion for movies and a palate for great food an environment unlike anything they have ever experienced before.<br />
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<a href="http://www.johnnyrockets.com/">Johnny Rockets</a> is an old-fashioned hamburger and malt shop that takes diners back to the Happy Days. Food, fun and friendliness reminiscent of feel-good Americana. The menu includes classic American burgers and fries, hand-dipped shakes and malts, plus apple pie as good as Mom's.<br />
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Dolphin Mall’s Delicious Discounts promotion rules and restrictions are available at Dolphin Mall’s Information Booth located at Ramblas, Entry 3, and also via the website <a href="http://www.shopdolphinmall.com/">www.shopdolphinmall.com</a>.<br />
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Dolphin Mall is an enclosed value retail/entertainment/dining destination with more than 240 retailers. It is located just five miles west of Miami International Airport, where the Dolphin Expressway and the Florida Turnpike intersect. Shoppers can access the mall by taking Exit 27 off of the Florida Turnpike. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with extended hours in the Ramblas entertainment area.<br />
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Preview the stores, the styles and the savings at <a href="http://www.shopdolphinmall.com/">www.shopdolphinmall.com</a>.Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-16680498065012240502012-08-01T10:15:00.000-04:002012-08-01T10:27:41.524-04:00Actors' Playhouse & Out and About Pub Crawl Tours Team Up for Theatre/Pub Crawl Package<br />
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<a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/">Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre</a> is excited to collaborate with <a href="http://www.pubcrawlofmiami.com/">Out and About Pub Crawl Tours</a> to present the "Real Men" Theatre/Pub Crawl Package!</div>
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The $60 package includes a theatre ticket to the world premiere hit-comedy <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/mainstage.htm">Real Men Sing Show Tunes...and play with puppets</a> and admission to a post-show, guided 90-minute pub crawl/bar tour through downtown Coral Gables (including all drinks, taxes and tips).</div>
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The deal is only available for the Friday, August 3 and Friday, August 10 performances of Real Men Sing Show Tunes...and play with puppets, and is valid with new orders only. Patrons can reserve the "Real Men" Theatre/Pub Crawl Package by calling the Actors' Playhouse Box Office at 305-444-9293.</div>
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A hilarious romp through manhood, Real Men Sing Show Tunes...and play with puppets offers an inside glimpse of what it takes to be a man in a modern world shared with women, children, and yes, even puppets. It is the story of Real Men, who make a habit of juggling their every day lives; fatherhood, midlife crisis, dating, marriage, potency, sexuality, and the lack thereof. </div>
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Although puppetry is featured in this production, this risqué and witty musical is not suitable for children...only the childish and immature.</div>
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The Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is located at <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=280+Miracle+Mile,+Coral+Gables&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9b790ae78d09f:0x5d915e533a218f97,280+Miracle+Mile,+Coral+Gables,+FL+33134&gl=us&ei=aTkZUP6AHIGA9QTCs4HQDA&ved=0CAkQ8gEwAA">280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables</a>. For more information please call 305-444-9293 or visit <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/">www.actorsplayhouse.org</a>. </div>Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-26832971931312755922012-07-31T13:05:00.000-04:002012-07-31T13:07:36.423-04:00Beloved Orangutan on Jungle Island Diagnosed with Lymphoma, Veterinary and Medical Teams Rally to Help With Treatment<br />
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<a href="http://jungleisland.com/">Jungle Island</a> is sad to report that Peanut, an 8-year-old female twin orangutan and arguably one of the most famous animals in south Florida, has recently been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Although the news came as a surprise, Jungle Island has assembled a world-class team and is committed to giving Peanut the best care available.<br />
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For more information on Peanut, her treatment and progress, please visit <a href="http://www.jungleisland.com/peanut">www.jungleisland.com/peanut</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/JungleIsland">Facebook</a>.<br />
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Peanut’s diagnosis came after undergoing major abdominal surgery, performed by Miami veterinary specialists, with the help of Dr. Suzanne Thigpen, a board certified radiologist, to remove what was thought to be a simple obstruction. When histopathology, the microscopic examination of tissues, revealed otherwise, the veterinary staff at Jungle Island turned to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Division of Comparative Pathology, which specializes in wildlife. A UM team consisting of veterinary pathologists, a hematopathologist, radiologist, and oncologist confirmed the diagnosis and is providing a wealth of clinical information to implement a course of action.<br />
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The course of action takes into account all aspects of Peanut’s life, from the medical procedures to her social interactions and quality of life. Everything is being done to give Peanut the best possible chance to overcome this illness.<br />
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The team at Jungle Island chose to consult with human hematopathologists because Orangutans share approximately 96% of a human’s genetic make-up, which means that they are closer to humans than other animals. As a result, the treatment plan for Peanut is closer to that of what a human would receive, and Miller School hematopathologist Offiong Francis Ikpatt, M.D., and hemotolgist/oncologist Joseph D. Rosenblatt, M.D., are consulting in her care. <br />
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“Peanut is loved by so many people and we consider her part of our family, so we are really hoping that Peanut’s cancer treatment is successful. We just can’t imagine losing her,” said Linda Jacobs, Orangutan Caregiver at Jungle Island.<br />
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Peanut and her sister, Pumpkin, are 8-year-old fraternal twins, a rarity in the animal kingdom. These lovable girls have very different personalities and tastes in food. While Pumpkin is independent, introverted and quiet, Peanut is outgoing, energetic and demanding. The duo has been a part of the Jungle Island family since their birth and are some of the park’s most famous residents.<br />
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Jason Chatfield, DVM-General Curator at Jungle Island states, “As a twin myself, I know that any health challenges faced by Peanut, also affect her twin sister Pumpkin. So far, we have not observed any overt signs that Pumpkin is aware of Peanut’s crisis, but as a twin, I suspect she must have a sense of it.” <br />
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While the decision to come forward with Peanut’s diagnosis was a challenging one, Jungle Island hopes to further the awareness of cancer and its impact not just on humans but on animals as well.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">In a continuing effort to help local animal charities, </span><a href="http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/">Miami Seaquarium</a><span style="background-color: white;"> introduces the Give $3, Save 30% offer, which gives guests the opportunity to donate to one of their favorite charities and receive a 30 percent savings on admission to Miami Seaquarium. Following the success of the last two years’ similar promotions which raised more than $46,000 in donations for wildlife related charities, this year’s promotion will benefit south Florida-based charities including Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-a-Pet, Humane Society of Broward County and South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The offer starts on July 30 and runs until September 30. To participate visit <a href="http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/">www.miamiseaquarium.com</a> for a donation form.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">“Miami Seaquarium has a long history of reaching out to and assisting charities of all types,” said Andrew Hertz, General Manager. “We are happy this year to focus the fruits of these promotions on three very worthy charities that help dogs, cats and horses.”</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.humanesocietymiami.org/">Humane Society of Greater Miami</a></span><br />
The Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet is a limited admit, adoption guarantee facility dedicated to placing every dog and cat in our care into a loving home, and to promoting responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs. Adoption guarantee simply means that every animal under our care is safe from the threat of euthanasia for as long as it takes to find them a forever family.<br />
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The Humane Society of Broward County provides shelter, aid and responsible adoptions to animals entrusted to our care, and educates the community about respect and kindness to all animals.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.spca-sofla.org/">South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue</a></span><br />
The South Florida SPCA, founded in 1992, is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of abused, neglected and abandoned horses and other large animals. We also educate the community about responsible animal care, animal ownership and promote the welfare of animals through local and national advocacy.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $39.95 and $29.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at </span><a href="http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/" style="background-color: white;">www.miamiseaquarium.com</a>; also "<span style="background-color: white;">Like" Miami Seaquarium on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiamiSeaquarium">Facebook</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.</span><br />Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-4837044290452879972012-07-26T09:30:00.000-04:002012-07-26T09:30:53.221-04:00Global Fashion Retailer H&M to Open New Location at Aventura Mall in Fall 2012<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/us">H&M</a>, Hennes & Mauritz, one of the world’s largest global retailers known for offering fashion-forward apparel and quality basics, is thrilled to announce that it will open a second location in Miami at <a href="http://www.aventuramall.com/">Aventura Mall</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Following the success of its South Beach pop-up shop, H&M will open its Aventura Mall location shortly after its highly anticipated H&M Lincoln Road flagship store opens, in the fall of 2012.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The fashion retailer is excited to provide even more shoppers in southern Florida access to the brand’s high-fashion, quality collections. The approximately 25,000 square foot space at Aventura Mall will offer collections for ladies, men—including the full suiting collection, young ladies and young men, with separate “store within store” sections for accessories, lingerie, and sports apparel. This location will also carry the Swedish retailer’s fantastic children’s collection, featuring quality clothing for kids ages newborn to eight.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Since H&M opened its first store on New York’s Fifth Avenue 12 years ago, the U.S. has been one of the retailer’s most important markets. With its emphasis on expansion, H&M is committed to opening stores in the best properties and locations for its customers. Now offering U.S. consumers access to quality fashions at the best prices through 245 locations across the country, H&M at Aventura Mall will be a welcome addition to the local Florida market. Internationally, H&M has more than 2,600 stores in 44 markets.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">For more information on this store and all the latest from H&M, please visit <a href="http://www.hm.com/">www.hm.com</a>. </span><br />Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-16675269313500024472012-07-25T14:12:00.000-04:002012-07-25T14:12:36.724-04:00Miami International Mall Presents the Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Hispanic Culture and fall fashion come alive at Miami International Mall with the Eighth Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, created in partnership with the City of Doral, and taking place Sept. 21-22. The event is FREE and open to the public.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The community will experience the diverse cultures and flavors of various Latin American countries through colorful, energetic fashion shows and interactive entertainment as local leaders are recognized through the Hispanic Star Awards. Miami International Mall, one of Miami’s leading shopping destinations, is currently seeking nominations for each of the coveted “Hispanic Star” awards.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">On Friday, Sept. 21, the Hispanic Heritage Celebration kicks off with a culturally-inspired reception honoring the Hispanic Star Nominees in front of local dignitaries, community leaders, prominent media and special guests at the VIP Reception, which serves as the kick-off for the weekend Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The nominees will also participate in a dynamic, show-stopping presentation of the hottest fall fashion looks beginning at 7pm. A silent auction will follow with the proceeds collected being donated to Simon Youth Foundation and a local charity.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">On Saturday, Sept. 22, Hispanic Heritage Celebration continues at the mall with the announcement of the Hispanic Star Award winners. Additional weekend festivities include authentic folkloric music and fiery dance performances, country heritage exhibits, art and flag displays, live entertainment and a spirited parade of native dresses from South America, Central America and the Caribbean presented by the City of Doral.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">For more information please visit </span><a href="http://www.simon.com/" style="background-color: white;">www.simon.com</a><span style="background-color: white;"> or Miami International Mall’s </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/MiamiInternationalMall" style="background-color: white;">Facebook page</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Miami International Mall features more than 140 nationally-recognized stores including Bath & Body Works, bebe, Cache, Express, Hollister, Guess, Gymboree, Limited, Nine West, Victoria’s Secret Beauty and Mayors Jewelers, plus department stores JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s and Sears.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Miami International Mall is located at </span><a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1455+NW+107+Ave.,+Doral&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9becb6f4e11a1:0x37be07f231a02322,1455+NW+107th+Ave,+Doral,+FL+33172&gl=us&ei=UjUQULCcOYOa9gT4zIDQAQ&ved=0CAoQ8gEwAA" style="background-color: white;">1455 NW 107 Ave., Doral</a><span style="background-color: white;">; in close proximity to the Miami International Airport. The mall is open Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm, and Sun., 11am-7pm. For more information, call 305-593-1775 or visit </span><a href="http://www.simon.com/" style="background-color: white;">www.simon.com</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span><br />
<br />Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-19529430459585635792012-07-24T09:35:00.000-04:002012-07-24T09:38:01.336-04:00Miami Beach Botanical Garden Hosts FREE Performing Arts Events<br />
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<u>Miami Performance and Visual Art Festival - <span style="background-color: white;">July 26-29</span></u><br />
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The first of its kind, this free festival will offer workshops, artist's talks, performances and parties for four days. Presented by Edge-Zones, a non-profit arts organization, live performances will be presented to the public in a participatory discourse during the four-day program. This intensive contemporary arts event will take place at three different sites: Downtown Miami, the Miami Design District, and the <a href="http://mbgarden.org/">Botanical Gardens</a>. </div>
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This innovative program will explore the breaking down of boundaries between visual art, music, dance and poetry. A dynamic dialogue between time-based art practice and its documentation will occur through a comprehensive exhibition of site-reactive installations. </div>
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At 9:30 a.m. on the 26th, the festival will start with a meet-and-greet here at the garden, with artist's talks and lunch to follow until noon. Come to the garden to pick up a schedule of events, and visit the event website here.</div>
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On the 29th, performances, installations, and discussions at the garden will start at 9:20 a.m., with a free children's workshop at 10 a.m. Events continue until 8 p.m., where you can join the party with DJ Action Pat at <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=150+NE+40th+Street&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9b157301f6955:0x3ccca6211f82a497,150+NE+40th+St,+Miami,+FL+33137&gl=us&ei=OKIOUNj3D8Pf0gHBn4HgDQ&ved=0CAkQ8gEwAA">150 NE 40th Street</a>, a pop-up performance space in Miami. </div>
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<u>Shakespeare Under the Sun - <span style="background-color: white;">August 4 and 11, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily</span></u><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The garden is hosting three outdoor plays produced by Arturo Fernandez of</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.groundupandrising.org/" style="background-color: white;">Ground Up & Rising</a><span style="background-color: white;">. The first performance will be Julius Caesar, with two shows at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is an hour-long, modern adaption of the Shakespearian classic.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.groundupandrising.org/" style="background-color: white;">Ground Up & Rising</a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">is an award-winning, non-profit theater organization with a vision "to replace the safe and already treaded with the avant-garde and risque." </span></div>
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The producer, Arturo Fernandez, has been named as one of the Top 20 Artists Under 40 by the <a href="http://www.miaminewtimes.com./">Miami New Times</a>, and was given the 2010 Theater Visionary Award by the <a href="http://miamiartzine.com/">Miami ArtZine</a>, amongst other accolades. Read more about Fernadez's performances and accomplishments here!</div>
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Start your weekend off right with a refreshing reminder of the performing talent Miami is known for. Some chairs will be provided, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy the zoysia grass. For more information, 305-673-7256, Ext. 201.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">July 4, 12:30pm-9:30pm. An all-day 4th of July Celebration at CocoWalk! Live </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Caribbean </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">music from 12:30pm-3:30pm by</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"> entertainer Peter Berbard. The kids will enjoy the balloon twisting, face painting and 4th of July freebies from 2pm-5pm. The annual Hot Dog Eating Competition takes place at 5pm in the Courtyard, followed by Beer Pong at 6pm. Watch the fireworks at 9pm from one of the great restaurants with a view! At CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, 305-444-0777. <a href="http://www.cocowalk.net/">www.cocowalk.net</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 4, noon-9:30pm. <span style="background-color: white;">The City of Miami Beach proudly presents its annual
patriotic 4th of July celebration of music and fireworks. There will be a DJ
performing throughout the day starting at noon, followed by live jazz from
6pm-9pm. The fireworks get started at 9pm, but many people show up early to
snag a spot on the beach and set up beach towels and chairs. No coolers or
bottles will be permitted on the beach. The event is free and open to the
public. At 8 Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, 305-673-7577. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/">www.miamibeachfl.gov</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 4, 3pm-9:30pm. <span style="background-color: white;">Bring the whole family to celebrate the birth of this
great nation! Enjoy music, food and beverages, a free Kids’ Zone, and one of
the largest fireworks displays in South Florida. The park is open all day. Free
Kids’ Zone from 3pm-7pm; fireworks at 9pm. Free admission. At Bayfront Park 301
N. Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami,</span> 305-<span style="background-color: white;">358-7550. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/">www.bayfrontparkmiami.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4th of July Dinner Cruise with
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 4, 8pm-10pm. <span style="background-color: white;">This special 4th of July dinner cruise aboard the
Biscayne Lady includes an unlimited buffet and full open bar. There will be a
professional DJ onboard playing dance music until the spectacular fireworks
display over downtown Miami</span> begins<span style="background-color: white;">.
Patriotic music will be played during the fireworks show. The Biscayne Lady
features two ideal areas to view the fireworks, the sky deck and the front bow
of the yacht. Please arrive one-hour prior to departure. The cruise departs
from Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami. Info at
305-379-5119, Ext. 2001. <a href="http://www.islandqueencruises.com/">www.islandqueencruises.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">July 4, 10am-6:30pm. This 4th of July, join Jungle Island’s salute to America’s Armed Forces with a fireworks and BBQ bash! Escape the heat and watch the City of Miami’s fireworks spectacular from the terrace of Jungle Island’s Treetop Ballroom. You will also enjoy an all-you-can-eat mouthwatering BBQ buffet, family entertainment including music and dancing, and last but not least, interactive visits from some of Jungle Island’s animal friends! Ticket info can be found</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"> </span><a href="https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=666&cartID=5f82186d-0cfe-49e9-8694-112b6e84c9b7" style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">. At Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, 305-400-7000.</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"> </span><a href="http://www.jungleisland.com/" style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">www.jungleisland.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 4, 11am-3pm. <span style="background-color: white;">Celebrate the 4th of July in style at the Miami
Children’s Museum! There will be art, food, water games and more. There will
even be a signing of the Declaration of Independence with Ben Franklin. </span>At
the Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., Miami, 305-373-5437.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 4, 11am-9:30pm. <span style="background-color: white;">The parade will start at 11am with a flyover of jets,
and proceed south on Crandon Boulevard from Harbor Drive to West Enid Drive.
There will be patriotic-themed floats and marching groups. <span style="border: 0in none windowtext; padding: 0in;">A picnic at Village Green Park</span></span> (450
Crandon Blvd.) will follow at noon with food and rides for the kids,
culminating with f<span style="background-color: white; border: 0in none windowtext; padding: 0in;">ireworks at the beach at 9pm</span>. <span style="background-color: white; border: 0in none windowtext; padding: 0in;">All events</span> are free <span style="background-color: white; border: 0in none windowtext; padding: 0in;">of charge. </span><span style="background-color: white;">At locations throughout Key Biscayne, 305-361-8557.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 4, 4pm-11pm. <span style="background-color: white;">Don’t miss the annual July 4th </span>celebration and fireworks <span style="background-color: white;">display at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove! Plan on having a fabulous time filled with food, music and patriotic cheer. At Peacock Park 2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove, 305-444-7270. <a href="http://www.coconutgrovechamber.com/">www.coconutgrovechamber.com</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 4, 11am-4pm. <span style="background-color: white;">Kids can participate in a historical scavenger hunt and make their own kites, toy boats and paper dolls in order to understand how different children’s lives were 100 years ago. Live music by singer/songwriter Joel Zoss from 11:30am-3pm.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: navy;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Pack a picnic or buy burgers, hot dogs and veggie dogs on-site. At The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy., Miami, 305-442-6866. <a href="http://www.floridastateparks.org/">www.floridastateparks.org</a></span></span></div>
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<br />Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-69914865825053921252012-06-27T09:33:00.000-04:002012-06-27T09:37:18.519-04:00Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents the world premiere musical Real Men Sing Show Tunes... And Play With Puppets<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/">Actors' Playhouse</a> will cap off the 2011-2012 Mainstage Season with the world premiere of <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/mainstage.htm">Real Men Sing Show Tunes... And Play With Puppets</a>, with book, music and lyrics by Paul Louis and Nick Santa Maria. A song-filled comedy for mature audiences, about real men behaving like real men, this manly musical revue will hit the Miracle Theatre from July 11-August 12. </span><br />
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A hilarious romp through manhood, Real Men Sing Show Tunes... And Play With Puppets offers an inside glimpse of what it takes to be a man in a modern world shared with women, children, and yes, even puppets. The story of Real Men, who make a habit of juggling their balls every day; fatherhood, mid-life crisis, dating, marriage, potency, sexuality, and the lack of it. Men will finally have a musical comedy that speaks to them, while their ladies can gather some comedic material to use against them.<br />
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Although puppetry is featured in this production, this risqué and witty musical is not suitable for children...only the childish and immature.<br />
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"After years of working on new shows featuring 'today's women,' it's been a blast turning the tables and having fun with life, love, marriage, etc., from the guy's point of view," said Actors' Playhouse Artistic Director David Arisco. "Nick and Paul are tremendously talented comedic writers, and this brand new show will have both men and women laughing at the results."<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Arisco has worked closely with the playwrights throughout the past year developing this new work through a series of public and private readings. The playwrights will also be working closely on the production, with Paul Louis and Nick Santa Maria starring in the show.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Preview performances of Real Men Sing Show Tunes... And Play With Puppets will be held Wednesday and Thursday, July 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. The show will open on Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m. and play through August 12. Evening performances will be held Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with afternoon matinees on Sunday at 2 p.m. A special weekday matinee is scheduled on Wednesday, July 18 at 2 p.m.</span><br />
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Preview night tickets on the first Wednesday and Thursday are $35. Tickets for weeknights and matinees are $40, and on Friday and Saturday evenings $48. The theatre offers a 10 percent senior discount rate the day of performance and $15 student rush tickets 15 minutes prior to curtain with identification. Discounts are based on availability and exclude Saturday and Sunday.<br />
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Group discounted rates are offered for 15 or more through our group sales department. Single tickets may be purchased through the box office at 305-444-9293 or online at <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/">www.actorsplayhouse.org</a>.Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-67116551594440916892012-06-19T12:23:00.000-04:002012-06-19T12:25:29.514-04:00Zoo Miami's $5 Days Return July 4-8<br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Look no further for affordable family fun for the Fourth of July. For the third year in a row, <a href="http://www.zoomiami.org/">Zoo Miami</a> is offering a sweet summer deal of $5 admission, backed up by <a href="http://www.ford.com/">Ford Motor Company</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">"Zoo Miami is such a great community resource and we want as many families as possible to enjoy it," said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company. "In celebration of Independence Day, Ford is pleased to provide support so that the Zoo is accessible to more people during this holiday week."</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Representatives from Ford will be setting up shop in the zoo on July 4, 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will receive giveaways when they register to win a new Ford Focus and will be able to view some of their latest car models.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Guests visiting Zoo Miami on these discounted days can enjoy a few other goodies in addition to visiting the lions, tigers and bears along with the normal attractions offered by the zoo. On July 7, Blue Bell will be helping guests cool down by distributing free samples of ice cream to lucky zoo visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of Scoops for Conservation, a partnership between the Zoological Society of Florida and Blue Bell Ice Cream that encourages donations for wildlife conservation. Pepsi Next will also be distributing free samples to help keep visitors refreshed on July 7 & 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">“There is always so much to explore and take part in at the zoo, so for $5, it’s really a steal,” said Eric Stephens, Zoo Miami Director. “Each visit is like a whole new experience.”</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">To help plan the perfect visit, Zoo Miami has launched a handy mobile application for iPhone and Android owners that equips users with a map, calendar, animal information and more. The application can be found by searching for Zoo Miami in the App Store or Android Marketplace. Free Wi-Fi is also offered in four large, convenient locations throughout the zoo.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">For the whole Zoo Miami experience, guests should plan to explore the new Playworld Playground for some wet and wild fun for the kids. If visiting on a weekend, the Hippo Slide, the world’s largest inflatable water slide, is open to the public for a seriously slippery experience.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Along the way, the Samburu Giraffe Feeding Station allows visitors to get up close and personal with a giraffe’s 14-inch tongue for a few bucks. Guests can also feed our Indian rhinoceroses, hop on for a camel ride or choose from the many different ways to travel through the zoo to view and learn about all our animals.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The special and limited $5 admission days are available only from July 4-8 and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Zoo Miami is located at <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12400+SW+152+Street%3B+Miami,+FL+33177&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9c3c5ef862579:0x53719398e0e88580,12400+SW+152nd+St,+Miami,+FL+33177&gl=us&ei=FafgT9rND4qY8gSHhriBDQ&ved=0CA4Q8gEwAA">12400 SW 152 Street; Miami, FL 33177</a>. General Zoo Admission is: $15.95 per Adult and $11.95 per Child (3-12), plus tax. Children under two, Zoo members and parking are free. Zoo Miami’s hours are 9:30 am-5:30 pm; ticket booths close at 4 pm. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.zoomiami.org/">www.zoomiami.org</a> or call 305-251-0400.</span>Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-52968049575641007612012-06-04T12:32:00.001-04:002012-06-04T12:33:44.376-04:00Zoo Miami’s Playworld Playground Is Now Open<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://www.zoomiami.org/">Zoo Miami</a> is excited to announce the opening of its new Playworld Playground that contains two play areas, Jungle Journey and Ocean Voyage. With more than 1.5 acres of play and picnic space, kids ages 12 and under have plenty of room to explore the splashing water features and jungle gym while parents supervise in comfortable shaded seating.<br />
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In the Jungle Journey playground, children have 11 play features to help them create their own adventures. While the jungle gym could keep them busy for a while, kids can find themselves making their way past a wobbly bridge, through a hollow log and escaping life-size gorilla and hippo figures. Their imaginations may take them on a wild journey, but kids remain safe on spongy floors as they bounce around the playground.<br />
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After their jungle adventure, kids can cool down by splashing through spouting blow holes and overflowing buckets of water in the Ocean Voyage playground. This water-themed area includes 28 features that are guaranteed to get kids dripping wet. It would be hard to stay dry around water shooting cannons, a whale tail waterfall, and touch-activated rods spraying water. The ocean theme comes to life with shells and glossy starfish on the floor as guests walk in.<br />
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“This $1 million state-of-the-art playground has been a highly-anticipated addition to Zoo Miami,” said Eric Stephens, Zoo Miami Director. “We are so excited to open it and offer our guests a top-notch play experience.”<br />
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Directly next to the playgrounds are two new shaded pavilions that are available to rent for special events like birthday parties or picnics.<br />
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With parents and kids sure to work up an appetite, the Playworld Playground is conveniently located next to the new and improved Oasis Grille. There guests can chow down on everything including hot-dogs, salads, fruit, burgers and refreshing drinks in the shade of the African-outpost themed area before heading to their next adventure in Zoo Miami.<br />
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Speaking of adventures, now guests can rent pedal boats, water tricycles and kayaks on the lake at Amazon and Beyond on weekends (Friday-Sunday) and holidays from 10am-5pm.<br />
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Zoo Miami is located at <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12400+SW+152+St.,+Miami&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9c3c5ec4ff511:0x53719398e0e88580,12400+SW+152nd+St,+Miami,+FL+33177&gl=us&ei=9OLMT7nKIoT48wTczvD6DQ&oi=geocode_result&ved=0CAsQ8gEwAA">12400 SW 152 St., Miami</a>. General Zoo Admission is: $15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (ages 3-12), plus tax. Children under 2, Zoo members and parking are free. Zoo Miami’s hours are 9:30am-5:30pm; ticket booths close at 4pm. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.zoomiami.org/">www.zoomiami.org</a> or call 305-251-0400.<br />
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<a href="http://www.vizcayamuseum.org/">Vizcaya Museum and Gardens</a>, Miami-Dade County’s European-inspired estate on Biscayne Bay, has announced the launch of audio tours in additional languages for visitors who speak Portuguese, French and Haitian Creole. First introduced a year ago in English and Spanish, the Discover Vizcaya Audio Tour in multiple languages is sure to delight Vizcaya visitors from around town and around the globe.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.vizcayamuseum.com/audio-tour.asp">Discover Vizcaya Audio Tour </a>features 90 minutes of content and guides visitors through the main spaces and primary ideas associated with Vizcaya at their own pace. In this way, visitors will gain an in-depth understanding of individual objects while exploring themes such as cultural exchange, design and patronage, and work and leisure.<br />
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens preserves the Miami estate of International Harvester Vice President James Deering (1859-1925). Built between 1914 and 1922, Vizcaya is one of the most intact remaining architectural examples from the era in United States history known as the American Renaissance, when the nation’s wealthy industrialists built lavish estates inspired by the palaces of Europe. Vizcaya was designated a National Historic Landmark and is owned by Miami-Dade County.<br />
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Vizcaya features a Main House, 10 acres of formal gardens, a rockland hammock (native forest), mangrove shore and historic village. Located at <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3251+South+Miami+Avenue&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9b65d4fc000b5:0xcaf584feafd4efe0,3251+S+Miami+Ave,+Miami,+FL+33129&gl=us&ei=_kPGT7PjMYe68ASBnLm0Bg&oi=geocode_result&ved=0CBEQ8gEwAA">3251 South Miami Avenue</a>, Vizcaya is open daily except Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day (Dec. 25), from 9:30am-4:30pm. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.vizcayamuseum.org/">www.vizcayamuseum.org</a> or call 305-250-9133.Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-59642455752487190582012-05-02T10:06:00.000-04:002012-05-02T10:06:24.328-04:00MAY Art Live On!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_m7SvXB0rMiyqoUsa9PBXPWEVHnF677a76IHvtVty0Mxi_Y7gF0kJsAqe9R-OX4jyHsRSJT-bk-i-Z4QfI1HPDRgnc2i8zI0EVMAHAmHvFK8az2CbQEyGbJ0Kp1YRTB444BBubTnV2BBh/s1600/May5GGPexhibcollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="66" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_m7SvXB0rMiyqoUsa9PBXPWEVHnF677a76IHvtVty0Mxi_Y7gF0kJsAqe9R-OX4jyHsRSJT-bk-i-Z4QfI1HPDRgnc2i8zI0EVMAHAmHvFK8az2CbQEyGbJ0Kp1YRTB444BBubTnV2BBh/s400/May5GGPexhibcollage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before the summer fun begins, the city of <a href="http://www.coconutgrove.com/">Coconut Grove</a> invites visitors to enjoy a night out with international art, hors d’oeuvres, friends and family. The <a href="http://www.coconutgrove.com/events/grove-gallery-walk-2012-05-05/">Grove Gallery Walk</a>, an event that takes place the first Saturday of each month, will continue with the May 5 event. </span><br />
<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Grove Gallery Walk begins at 7pm and continues through 10pm. It is FREE and open to the public. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be made available at selected galleries, while live music at some locations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This month </span><a href="http://www.rodezart.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">RODEZArt.com Gallery</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (3015 Grand Avenue, Suite 237) will host the 24th annual exhibition by the National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill (NAEMI), an organization dedicated to collecting, displaying and selling art by persons in recovery from mental illness. The exhibition features the works of artists from Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Spain and the United States. All 40 artworks featured in the exhibition will be available for sale with the proceeds benefiting the artists and NAEMI’s goals of helping artists from around the world.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.cristinachaconstudiogallery.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cristina Chacon Gallery</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (3162 Commodore Plaza, Suite 1f2) will feature artist Alberto González Vivo’s exhibit titled “Formas/Shapes.” His work ranges from geometric abstraction to Op art, influenced by his research on the production of artists Luis Tomasello, Julio Le Parc, Victor Vasarely, Martha Boto and Eduardo Moisset de Espanés, a generative geometry artist and creator of the Centre for Plastic Mathematical Research of Argentina. The artist’s use of light combined with geometric shapes and smart colors adds balance to his work creating effects of great magnetism.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May’s featured artist for FrameWorks Gallery (3196 Commodore Plaza) is fine art photographer Paul Marcellini. His photos capture the unspoiled scenes of wild Florida with breathtaking views of the Everglades. Through the end of May, Marcellini’s work will also be on display at the Everglades National Park Visitor’s Center. In the past, he has been featured at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, The Winter Park Side Walk Festival, The Santa Fe College Arts Festival and The Islamorada Fine Art Expo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At </span><a href="http://www.boswellmourot.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boswell Mourot Fine Art</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (3162 Commodore Plaza), May’s exhibit will feature all of the current gallery’s artists. Boswell Mourot is solely a fine art gallery, selling original paintings, mixed media and sculptures by international, national and local artists for the established and emerging collector. Artists include Hans Feyerbend, Karen Deilke, John Allison and Diana Ashley.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery (339 Mayfair Street, Suite 128) Meme Ferre will showcase her paintings for another month in her exhibition titled “Raw Energy / Energía Cruda.” Ferre’s pieces combine colors of the Caribbean and the iconic mysticism of India. She will also conduct a live program titled “Art Attack” during the opening, where she will paint to music.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Jim Hunter Gallery (3390 Mary St. Suite 128) right next door will continue to feature Erika King’s retrospective collage collection, titled “Evolution of Spirit.” This exhibition displays iconic images of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Statue of Liberty, Native Americans, angels and even Marilyn Monroe, through the use of familiar fragments of sheet music, stamps and torn foreign currency.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art-inspired events such as these are provided by partnering galleries and the </span><a href="http://www.coconutgrove.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coconut Grove BID</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. The Coconut Grove BID exists to improve the quality and financial success of the Grove’s commercial core. It enhances Grove parking, lighting, sanitation, marketing, and safety, as well as supporting special events. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information on the Coconut Grove BID, or to see a map of participating galleries, visit </span><a href="http://www.coconutgrove.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.coconutgrove.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or call 305-461-5506.</span>Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-48414392663895913302012-04-24T11:21:00.000-04:002012-04-24T11:21:17.739-04:00Summer Camp Returns To Miami Seaquarium: Runs from June 11-Aug. 17 for Campers Ages 5-18<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">With summer vacation right around the corner, parents are often looking for exciting and innovative ways to keep their children engaged in education outside the classroom. <a href="http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/education_programs/camps.asp">Summer Camp 2012 at Miami Seaquarium</a> offers students from kindergarten to high school the opportunity to learn about animals, environmental awareness, and so much more at summer camp. Summer Camp 2012 at Miami Seaquarium will run from June 11-Aug. 17, for campers ages 5 to 18.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Summer activities for kids will focus on educational topics according to their grade level. These activities include lessons on pollution, recycling, water and its properties, invasive and endangered species, animal adaptations and more. Special pricing at <a href="http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/dolphin_swim/dolphin_swim.asp">Dolphin Harbor</a> is available for parents who wish to enroll their campers in an unforgettable Dolphin Interaction program.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Curriculum for each grade level at Summer Camp 2012 at Miami Seaquarium will revolve on a one-week schedule with additional weeks optional. Camp hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with early and late care available for an additional charge.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">For Summer Camp enrollment or additional information, please call 305-361-5705, Ext. 298, 207, or 520. Summer Camp Miami Seaquarium information & registration forms are available on our website at <a href="http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/">www.miamiseaquarium.com</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $39.95 and $29.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at <a href="http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/">www.miamiseaquarium.com</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.</div><!--EndFragment-->Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-40572071966176910352012-04-16T10:09:00.001-04:002012-04-16T10:11:40.198-04:00Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents the 17th Annual National Children’s Theatre Festival FREE Kids Fest Family Weekend, April 28-29<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbl0SLial-RM0cG2_QVa7qKM4HBEdy3Ygt_BsENo_z72Bhfjss3wFhU8azBV-K1ZlrsNRCRf1KCrpSNfx1X1zD-S_z1XBq5hv9wCEGcRn7fNuhk92vxLg42-UBhT8O5fJj-zQWwtS7wik/s1600/Peter+Rabbit+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbl0SLial-RM0cG2_QVa7qKM4HBEdy3Ygt_BsENo_z72Bhfjss3wFhU8azBV-K1ZlrsNRCRf1KCrpSNfx1X1zD-S_z1XBq5hv9wCEGcRn7fNuhk92vxLg42-UBhT8O5fJj-zQWwtS7wik/s320/Peter+Rabbit+logo.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/">Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre</a> presents an entire weekend of FREE theatre fun for the whole family at the 17th Annual National Children’s Theatre Festival Kids Fest Family Weekend.<br />
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Featuring activities geared toward children, Kids Fest will be held at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables on Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29 from noon to 5 p.m. To make reservations, call 305-444-9293 or visit <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/">www.actorsplayhouse.org</a>. Advance reservations are strongly suggested.<br />
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The festival will feature the brand new children's musical <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/childrens.htm">Peter Rabbit and the Garden of Doom</a>, chosen as the winner of the 17th Annual National Children's Theatre Festival Competition.<br />
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This year's Kids Fest Family Weekend will also present several other great events and activities, including displays of magic and comedy as well as special performances of Disney on Broadway presented by Actors’ Playhouse’s acclaimed youth performing troupe, The Musical Miracles. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the creative arts through a variety of hands-on Activity Stations such as Puppet Passion, Mask Mania, Costume Creations and Video “Dress Up” Studio. Characters like Cycler the Robot, The Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland, Dorothy, and more will appear on the scene to take photos with guests.<br />
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Finals for <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/young_talent.htm">Young Talent Big Dreams</a>, the most widespread local youth talent contest in Miami-Dade County will be held following the festival at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. Tickets for this event, which is modeled after the many reality TV talent shows that have gained in popularity in recent years, are just $10 for adults and children.<br />
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The Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is located at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ix=seb&ion=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1304&bih=764&q=280+Miracle+Mile,+Coral+Gables,+Florida+33134&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9b790ae78d09f:0x5d915e533a218f97,280+Miracle+Mile,+Coral+Gables,+FL+33134&gl=us&ei=-fxhT-KoMqfy0gH94cmOCA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CCAQ8gEwAA">280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables</a>. For more information please call 305-444-9293 or visit <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/">www.actorsplayhouse.org</a>.<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Easter Weekend in Miami gets underway with Bunny-Palooza 2012 at Miami Seaquarium, which hops onto the Easter scene from Friday, April 6th to Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 8th, with the largest parade in the event’s more than 10 year history. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Easter Parade will feature <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/arianagrande">Ariana Grande</a>, who plays Cat Valentine, on the hit TV show <a href="http://www.nick.com/shows/victorious/">Victorious</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition, guests will enjoy continuous Easter Egg Hunts throughout the day, candy galore and five acres of adrenaline pumping fun with bounce houses, ‘Giant Fun Slide,’ Rock Climbing Wall and many prizes and surprises. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A discount offering of $8 off admission to Bunny-Palooza is available with a receipt or coupon from <a href="http://www.publix.com/">Publix Supermarkets</a>. Each day 10 lucky fans will have the opportunity to Meet and Greet with Parade Grand Marshal Ariana Grande. For more information on Bunny-Palooza and how to enter to win a Meet and Greet with Ariana Grande visit <a href="http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/">www.miamiseaquarium.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Easter is a big deal at Miami Seaquarium,” said Andrew Hertz, General Manager at Miami Seaquarium. “This year, by bringing in a celebrity Grand Marshal we are building on the tradition that we have created over the course of more than 10 years. The 2012 Bunny-Palooza will be bigger and better than ever before. We are happy to welcome Ariana Grande to our parade and invite all her fans to come out to see her.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Easter Parade will start at 12:30pm on each day, complete with marching bands, strolling performers, costumed characters and of course the Easter Bunny. In addition, during the festivities, bunny hoppers should be on the lookout for a Golden Egg, which will be hidden in one goodie bag that will be given out during Bunny-Palooza. The Golden Egg will give one lucky child and up to three other family members or friends, admission to Miami Seaquarium for their entire lifetime. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information please call 305-361-5705, Ext. 225. Miami Seaquarium is located at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4400+Rickenbacker+Causeway,+Miami&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9b5bf83def319:0x94fe4f0760162869,4400+Rickenbacker+Causeway,+Key+Biscayne,+FL+33149&gl=us&ei=IGJ0T8rGAano0QHkqMD_Ag&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CCUQ8gEwAA">4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $39.95 and $29.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at <a href="http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/">www.miamiseaquarium.com</a>. Like Miami Seaquarium on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiamiSeaquarium">Facebook</a>.</span>Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-87668554694265820652012-03-23T12:09:00.000-04:002012-03-23T12:09:42.405-04:00Miami Marlins Reveal 2012 Friday Night Live Lineup: Latin Grammy Award-winning Daddy Yankee to Kick Off All-Star Lineup of Concerts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwUNxxevQYRhNRPfE7hRTZLLfmHG-RMVpNQeGlYQq4R13gCRIS2rnTutAFQlbNpzB36MLtL5SGBNf-rFe7JDe3kC41Kw1S0iqoWOlFNZ_9OjdNeCmJfTAtr32Qg_XhrulymEDBmi-KzWL/s1600/daddyyankee.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwUNxxevQYRhNRPfE7hRTZLLfmHG-RMVpNQeGlYQq4R13gCRIS2rnTutAFQlbNpzB36MLtL5SGBNf-rFe7JDe3kC41Kw1S0iqoWOlFNZ_9OjdNeCmJfTAtr32Qg_XhrulymEDBmi-KzWL/s200/daddyyankee.jpeg" width="200" /></a>The <a href="http://miami.marlins.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=mia&sv=1">Miami Marlins</a> (formerly Florida Marlins) announced the first four musical acts to perform as part of the six Jiffy Lube Friday Night Live dates at <a href="http://miami.marlins.mlb.com/mia/ballpark/index.jsp">Marlins Park</a> this season. After the first Friday home game of each month, fans will be able to stay in their seats and experience a live post-game concert on the field with top recording artists and entertainers.<br />
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Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist <a href="http://www.daddyyankee.com/">Daddy Yankee</a> will launch the Friday Night Live concert series on April 13 when the Marlins take on the Houston Astros. Additional Friday Night Live acts confirmed to perform include: LL Cool J, Chino y Nacho and Flo Rida.<br />
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All 13 Friday home games will feature a pregame party on the West Plaza, including live music on the main stage, corporate partner activation areas, interactive games and entertainment. Six of the games will feature star-studded concerts, and the remaining seven games will include a post-game party on the West Plaza with live local and regional music and entertainment, food and beverage kiosks, appearances from the Marlins Energy Team and much more. Post-game concerts are included with the price of admission to each Marlins Friday Night Live game.<br />
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April 13 – Daddy Yankee<br />
Daddy Yankee did more than anyone to establish reggaeton as a marketable music style during the early 21st century. Yankee's success was so phenomenal in the wake of his 2004 mainstream breakthrough album Barrio Fino, that it stands tall as the definitive reggaeton album of its time. Boasting a pair of fantastic hits, "Gasolina" and "Lo Que Pasó, Pasó," the album established the production duo Luny Tunes as reggaeton's hottest hitmakers. Barrio Fino was also the first reggaeton album to reach number one on the Top Latin Album chart, a position it held for roughly a year's time while selling over a million copies in the U.S. alone.<br />
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May 11 – LL Cool J<br />
Born James Todd Smith, LL Cool J is a nickname that stands for "Ladies Love Cool James." He is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love," "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover" as well as pioneering hip-hop such as "I Can't Live Without My Radio," "I'm Bad," "The Boomin' System" and "Mama Said Knock You Out". He has released 13 studio albums and two greatest hits compilations, including 2008's Exit 13.<br />
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June 8 – Chino y Nacho<br />
Chino y Nacho are a Venezuelan reggaeton duo with a romantic, tropical style who made their album debut nationally in 2008 and later scored international chart-topping smash hits with "Mi Niña Bonita" and “Tu Angelito” in 2010. Founded in 2007, the duo is comprised of Chino (born Jesús Alberto Miranda Pérez) and Nacho (born Miguel Ignacio Mendoza). Prior to founding Chino y Nacho, they were members of the Caracas-based tropical boy band Calle Ciega. Following the incredible success of Calle Ciega, Chino y Nacho split from Calle Ciega and made their full-length album debut shortly thereafter with Época de Reyes (2008).<br />
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July 13 – Flo Rida<br />
Not only has the Florida-born rapper become a chart fixture thanks to the blockbuster singles “Low (feat. T-Pain),” “Right Round,” “Club Can’t Handle Me” and “Good Feeling,” but he’s also broken down barriers by uniting millions of fans of pop, hip-hop, and club music around the world and establishing himself as an international, genre-busting superstar in the process. Flo brings his experiences traveling the globe to his third album, Only One Flo (Part 1).<br />
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The August 10 and September 14 musical acts will be announced soon. <br />
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For more information on Friday Night Live and to purchase tickets, visit <a href="http://www.marlins.com/">www.Marlins.com</a> or call 1-877-MARLINS.Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-2519568942791459092012-03-22T09:59:00.001-04:002012-03-22T10:04:51.456-04:00'Spring' Over to Zoo Miami for these Amazing April Events<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have fun and learn this Spring at <a href="http://www.zoomiami.org/">Zoo Miami</a>. The Zoo is celebrating the Spring season with a myriad of events and activities for the whole family, including Music of the Americas at Amazon and Beyond, Zoofari Spring Camp, Party for the Planet, Egg Safari and Brew at the Zoo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information about any of the events listed below, please visit <a href="http://www.zoomiami.org/">www.zoomiami.org</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/zoomiami">Facebook</a>, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">or call 305-251-0400</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Egg Safari</b></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The annual Egg Safari takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. It’s a magical weekend at Zoo Miami with continuous egg safaris, fun activities, the Easter Bunny and more for kids 12 and younger. The animals will also be receiving special holiday treats!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Party for the Planet</b></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zoo Miami’s Earth Day celebration, Party for the Planet, will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The <a href="http://www.tfts.org/">Tropical Flowering Tree Society</a> will be hosting the world’s largest flowering tree annual plant show and sale. There will also be fun “green” activities and entertainment for the entire family as well as animal enrichment with recycled items and/or natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes, bamboo, old tires, fire hoses and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During Party for the Planet, guests can come in free of charge if they turn in a cellphone as part of the Zoo's ECO-CELL Phone Recycling Program. Not only will each person donating a cellphone enter the zoo for free on these two days, but they will also help save gorillas!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cell phones include coltan, a mineral extracted in the deep forests of Congo in central Africa, home to the world's endangered lowland gorillas. Fueled by the worldwide cell phone boom, Congo's out-of-control coltan mining business has in recent years led to a dramatic reduction of animal habitat and the rampant slaughter of great apes for the illegal bush-meat trade. Turning in a cell phone will reduce the need for additional coltan … and help protect the gorillas.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Brew at the Zoo</b></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come celebrate <a href="http://www.miaminewtimes.com/">Miami New Times</a>’ and Zoo Miami’s Brew at the Zoo Saturday, April 28, from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Sample more than 100 kinds of beer from around the globe and enjoy live musical performances by Alien Ant Farm and The Spazmatics. Beer bites will be available for purchase. More information is available <a href="http://www.newtimesbrewatthezoo.com/">www.newtimesbrewatthezoo.com</a>.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2012 Summer Savings Pass: </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4 attractions… 4 months of fun… 1 low price!</b></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lioncountrysafari.com/">Lion Country Safari</a>, <a href="http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/">Miami Seaquarium</a>, <a href="http://www.mods.org/">Museum of Discovery and Science</a>, and <a href="http://www.zoomiami.org/">Zoo Miami</a> will be offering the 2012 Summer Savings Pass for the fourth year in a row. The Summer Savings Pass will give its buyers unlimited admission to all four attractions throughout the summer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Summer Savings Pass will be available for purchase at each of the participating parks beginning May 14, 2012 and will be valid for admission to each of the attractions until September 30, 2012. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zoo Miami is located at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ix=seb&q=12400+SW+152+Street,+Miami&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9c3c5ec4ff511:0x53719398e0e88580,12400+SW+152nd+St,+Miami,+FL+33177&gl=us&ei=8w5iT8fqOoiQ0QHX19CZCA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CCIQ8gEwAA">12400 SW 152 Street, Miami</a>. General zoo admission is $15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (3-12), plus tax. Children younger than 2 and zoo members enter free; parking is free. Zoo Miami’s hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m. <i>Note: Some animals start going in for the night at 5 p.m.</i></span><br />
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Miami-area fans of the Florida Renaissance Festival can rejoice! For two special weekends, the Florida Renaissance Festival will be held for the first time ever at <a href="http://cauleysquare.com/">Cauley Square Historic Village</a> in Miami. The festival weekend dates are March 31-April 1 and April 7-8.<br />
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“We are excited to return to Miami at our new location in Cauley Square Historic Village,” said Bobby Rodriguez, executive producer of the Florida Renaissance Festival. “This year’s festival promises even more thrills and excitement for our loyal Miami fans.”<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEBZ1tJyzGva4-GZNy1My3yG4iRsa8pI7WHMmQwxYJlcDNtFMlKmZVkAlMqwFtBxEIhJyOM0gyea_GmjR3Sm5Nbk3Q2c-zYMMVfA6wzmcAj0hMyidBzMfdOgS9NascEmtj28FNzF29nTI/s1600/8_77b51ca3a0dc4f03a5348ca8d7f84832.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEBZ1tJyzGva4-GZNy1My3yG4iRsa8pI7WHMmQwxYJlcDNtFMlKmZVkAlMqwFtBxEIhJyOM0gyea_GmjR3Sm5Nbk3Q2c-zYMMVfA6wzmcAj0hMyidBzMfdOgS9NascEmtj28FNzF29nTI/s200/8_77b51ca3a0dc4f03a5348ca8d7f84832.jpeg" width="200" /></a>The featured entertainment will surely get the crowds going at this year’s Florida Renaissance Festival. Musical acts include local favorites, such as Celtic Mayhem, and nationally known acts like The Trouvaires. Also performing at the festival is Wolgemut, a colorful and energetic pipe and drum act, featuring talented musicians in traditional German Renaissance garb. Variety acts include the new Kamikaze Fireflies, The Duelists and the Washing Well Wenches. Fans will have the chance to interact with roaming entertainers, such as Gabriel Q, a creative puppeteer who works on stilts with elaborately costumed characters. And of course, the Florida Renaissance Festival would not be complete without its King and Queen, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. The royal couple will be on hand to greet their royal subjects.<br />
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Guests can enjoy jousting tournaments, feast on hearty food and toast to the royal court with a tankard of ale or cider. The festival also will feature games of skill and chance that will challenge guests of all ages, including archery, the test of strength, Jacob’s Ladder and many more. Historical reenactments, sword fights and magical illusions are just some of the exciting events in store for this year’s festivities.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwScyJPZ0nOZlHQa9HTSKW-TO_-Vzv0PiK_KN61C8mTN0vTBeju5uiqMSvPkuSUWXYhVZKYsMSvqgTwxxdBw8dcnmxEYcQHLdGQhn-nhEI9Wq_vcpp0EW9_9ICqFmShe8mpJ2sXrDF_Q31/s1600/8_af6071a6981041278b6d729b10056171.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwScyJPZ0nOZlHQa9HTSKW-TO_-Vzv0PiK_KN61C8mTN0vTBeju5uiqMSvPkuSUWXYhVZKYsMSvqgTwxxdBw8dcnmxEYcQHLdGQhn-nhEI9Wq_vcpp0EW9_9ICqFmShe8mpJ2sXrDF_Q31/s200/8_af6071a6981041278b6d729b10056171.jpeg" width="116" /></a>The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by the nationally acclaimed Bobby Rodriguez Productions and strives to create an entertaining and cultural experience for adults and children alike.<br />
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The Florida Renaissance Festival at Cauley Square Historic Village will be open weekends (March 31-April 8) from 10 a.m. to sunset. Prices range from $20 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Group ticket rates are also offered.<br />
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The Florida Renaissance Festival has been seen by more than one million people in South Florida. This 16th Century production features more than 100 costumed performers and stage acts from around the world.<br />
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For additional information call 954-776-1642, visit <a href="http://www.ren-fest.com/">www.ren-fest.com</a>, follow on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/flarenfest">@flarenest</a>, or on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/flarenfest">The Florida Renaissance Festival</a>.<br />
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Due to an overwhelming reception by the South Florida community and strong ticket sales, Cavalia’s new production, “<a href="http://www.cavalia.net/en/odysseo">Odysseo</a>,” announced that a third additional week will be added to the limited engagement of the production at <a href="http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/">Bicentennial Park</a>, which will extend its stay in Miami until March 25.<br />
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After an extended standing ovation on opening night, Miami Herald’s Howard Cohen commented about the show. "If Walt Disney were still alive, he might create a show as magical as Cavalia's new ‘Odysseo,’ he said. "But it wouldn't be better than the wonderful world mastermind Normand Latourelle has created under his White Big Top."<br />
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Nathalie Rodriguez of WMIA-FM, 98.3, describes the show as “One word split in two: <i>Awe-some</i>! It's artistic and majestical, but most importantly, not to be missed!"<br />
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Soul of Miami raved “The show is truly amazing. Between the astounding horsemanship and acrobatics combined with the awesome scenery and visual effects, this show will leave you wanting to see more. This is one show you will not want to miss.”<br />
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</tbody></table>“We are delighted to finally be back in Miami,” expressed Normand Latourelle, founder and artistic director of Cavalia. “Our first show was received wonderfully by the South Florida community two years ago, but the reception of our new production, ‘Odysseo,’ has been overwhelmingly wonderful. In an effort to please the public, we will extend the run to please the high demand.”<br />
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For its exclusive run in Miami, Odysseo will be presented under the White Big Top at Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami. Tickets are on sale now at the introductory price of $59.50 to $109.50 + applicable fees for regular tickets.<br />
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For guests who desire an extraordinary outing, the show can be customized for an extended experience from $144.50 to $199.50, including a Horse Lovers Package that lets patrons tour the Cavalia stables after the show, and the VIP Rendez-Vous Package which includes a tour of the stables after the show, a cocktail/dinner reception and much more. Special pricing is also available for children (2-12), juniors (13-17), and senior citizens (65+). For ticket information, please visit <a href="http://www.cavalia.net/">www.cavalia.net</a> or call 1-866-999-8111.<br />
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</tbody></table>During Odysseo’s Miami run, there will be nightly shows except Sundays and Mondays, matinee and evening shows on Saturdays and matinee shows on Sundays. For more information, a detailed list of show dates and reservations, call 1-866-999-8111 or visit <a href="http://www.cavalia.net/">www.cavalia.net</a>.<br />
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Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Cavalia Inc. operates two separate touring shows, Cavalia and Odysseo, both of which marry the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. Cavalia, seen by some 3.5 million people across North America and Europe since its 2003 debut, celebrates the relationship between humans and horses by loosely recounting the evolution of this bond.Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660408064238755293.post-56504087478237684462012-03-02T10:46:00.000-05:002012-03-02T10:46:54.344-05:00Third BACARDI Miami Sailing Week Features 85th BACARDI Cup Regatta<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Next week the red carpet will again be rolled out for the annual <a href="http://www.miamisailingweek.com/">BACARDI Miami Sailing Week</a> (BMSW) when it returns to Coconut Grove in Miami, Fla., from March 4-10.<br />
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The third annual running of BACARDI Miami Sailing Week will mark several milestones starting with the 150th anniversary of the <a href="http://www.bacardi.com/">BACARDI</a> Company, as well as the 50th year that the BACARDI Cup is being held in Miami for the storied Star Class, which just celebrated its own 100th anniversary.<br />
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Also being celebrated during the week will be <a href="http://www.starclass.org/artman/publish/article_590.shtml">Jose E. “Tito” Argamasilla Bacardi</a>, who lost his battle with cancer late in 2011. During his 40 year career with the company he not only hosted the BACARDI Cup for several decades but also founded the BACARDI museum in Miami.<br />
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The BACARDI Cup headlines the week-long regatta in Miami, and, with 65 Star teams registered to date, will continue its tradition of excellent competition.<br />
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Among the notable sailors vying for the 85th BACARDI Cup title are 2007 winner Hamish Pepper with crew Jim Turner (New Zealand) and 2008 Olympian Peter O’Leary and David Burrows (Ireland). Three of the top-seven finishers at the 2011 Star World Championship in Australia will also compete, including 2008 world champions Mateusz Kusznierewicz and Dominik Zycki (Poland) who finished fourth in Perth, as well as Eivind Melleby and Petter Morland Pedersen (Norway) and Xavier Rohart and Pierre-Alexis Ponsot (France) who were sixth and seventh respectively. Leading the American contenders are 2009 Star World Champion George Szabo (San Diego) who will sail the BACARDI Cup with Miami’s Magnus Liljedahl, who was both world champion and winner of Olympic Gold in 2000.<br />
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Racing for the Stars gets underway on Monday, March 5. Starting on Thursday, March 8, the Stars will be joined on Biscayne Bay by sailors in the Viper 640, Audi Melges 20, and Melges 24 classes, along with the J/80 class which makes its event debut following their successful participation in the 2011 BACARDI Newport Sailing Week. Racing, for all classes, will conclude on Saturday, March 10.<br />
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Favorites in the 20-strong Melges 24 class are Alan Field (Los Angeles, Calif.) and Riccardo Simoneschi (Milan, Italy), who drove to podium finishes of second and third, respectively, in 2011. Kristen Lane (Tiburon, Calif.), the 29erXX North American Champion, is another sailor to watch in this competitive fleet.<br />
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More information on the BACARDI Miami Sailing Week and the 85th BACARDI Cup is available at <a href="http://www.miamisailingweek.com/">www.MiamiSailingWeek.com</a> and <a href="http://www.bacardicup.com/">www.BacardiCup.com</a>.<br />
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Following a successful revival and tour in the United Kingdom, <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/">Actors' Playhouse</a> will present it's own revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the award-winning hit that brought home eight Carbonell Awards for the company in 2000, from March 7-April 8, 2012.<br />
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Created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the team that dreamed up Broadway hits such as Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a fun, hip, colorful and tuneful adaptation of the well-known Biblical tale of Joseph. The melodious, contemporary score features familiar songs like Close Every Door To Me, Any Dream Will Do, and Go Go Go Joseph. A favorite among Actors Playhouse's many award-winning musicals, the return of this colorful show validates that everyone's a dreamer, and through Joseph, audiences will experience a legacy of pure entertainment for the entire family.<br />
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"The return of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is something we have considered for a number of years," said Artistic Director David Arisco. "Now 12 years later with an entirely new cast featuring some of South Florida's top professional actors and a fresh approach to our staging and storytelling, we are proud to revive Joseph, one of Actors' Playhouse's biggest hits in our 25 year history."<br />
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Having had the opportunity to work alongside Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber himself, Josh Canfield, whose favorite credits include Claude in Hair (Germany), Baranaby in Sail Away (London), Luke in Next Fall (Caldwell Theatre), stars in the title role with Amy Miller Brennan as the Narrator and Nick Duckart as Pharaoh. With a professional cast of 21 adults, Joseph also features two rotating choruses of 30 local students from Miami-Dade and Broward County. Directed by David Arisco, with musical staging and choreography by Barbara Flatten and musical direction by Eric Alsford, the creative team for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat also includes set design by Michael Amico, original costume design by Mary Lynne Izzo, costumes adapted for this production by Ellis Tillman, lighting design by Patrick Tennent and sound design by Alexander Herrin.<br />
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Preview performances of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be held Wednesday and Thursday, March 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. The show will open on Friday, March 9 at 8 p.m. and play through April 8, 2012. Evening performances will be held Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with afternoon matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. A special weekday matinee is scheduled on Wednesday, March 14 at 2 p.m.<br />
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Preview night tickets on the first Wednesday and Thursday are $37. Tickets for weeknights and matinees are $42, and on Friday and Saturday evenings $50. The theatre offers a 10% senior discount rate the day of performance and $15 student rush tickets 15 minutes prior to curtain with identification. Discounts are based on availability and exclude Saturday and Sunday.<br />
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Group discounted rates are offered for 15 or more through our group sales department. Single tickets may be purchased through the box office at 305-444-9293 or online at <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/">www.actorsplayhouse.org</a>. <br />
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Actors’ Playhouse subscribers receive guaranteed best seating and pricing, lost ticket insurance, generous membership benefits to Coral Gables’ finest restaurants and discounts on single tickets, among other benefits. To become a part of the Miracle as an Actors’ Playhouse subscriber, call 305-444-9293 or order online at <a href="http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/">www.actorsplayhouse.org</a>.<br />
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Actors’ Playhouse is the nonprofit resident theatre company and managing agent of the historic Miracle Theatre on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Actors’ Playhouse, which has brought home 70 regional Carbonell Awards for artistic excellence, is a Florida Presenting Cultural Organization and one of 22 major cultural institutions in Miami-Dade County.<br />
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In addition to its Mainstage season, Actors’ Playhouse offers a year-round season of Musical Theatre for Young Audiences, a National Children’s Theatre Festival, a Theatre Conservatory and Summer Camp Program, as well as educational arts outreach programs for underserved youth, and has initiated a Young Talent Big Dreams contest for children in partnership with The Children’s Trust.Welcome to Miami & The Beacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377021730237074383noreply@blogger.com0