Zo’s Summer Groove Celebrates 15 Years of Helping the South Florida Community

Alonzo Mourning at the 2009 Youth Basketball Clinic

Zo’s Summer Groove, presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, to benefit the Alonzo Mourning Charities on July 22- 24 will celebrate 15 star-studded years of giving back to the community. Tickets can be purchased here.

NBA Champion and Miami Heat great Alonzo Mourning has raised the bar for this year’s charitable anniversary extravaganza by featuring a stellar line-up including Zo’s Summer Groove Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Golf Classic and Zo’s Summer Groove Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Comedy Show on Friday, July 22 followed-by Zo’s Summer Groove Benefit Dinner and Gala with a Night of Entertainment Featuring Grammy-Award Winner Alicia Keys on July 23 at Hard Rock Live.

This year’s major beneficiaries of Mourning’s namesake milestone event include the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Mentoring Program. Zo’s programs to enrich the lives of youth rank him as one of the top 10 charitable athletes in the country by yahoo.com.

Details for this year’s schedule of events are:

Zo’s Summer Groove Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Golf Classic presented by Hublot Watches and Coca-Cola

Friday, July 22 at 7:30 a.m.

Teeing off the weekend,  the Zo’s Summer Groove Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Golf Classic debuts its new location at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle. Welcoming golfers to South Florida’s premier golf course with a breakfast reception, beverages and post-event award reception with dessert buffet, this exclusive course is where Alonzo Mourning, celebrities and professional athletes play. The event opens doors for ticket holders to play the course, and for the first time, the option to play with a celebrity. Tickets are $1,000 for a single player, $4,000 for a foursome and $6,000 for a celebrity/athlete foursome. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.zsg.com.

Zo’s Summer Groove Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Comedy Show presented by Alters Law Firm at Hard Rock Live

Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m.

Previously attracting some of the biggest names in comedy such as Chris Rock, David Chappelle, Jamie Foxx and more, Zo’s Summer Groove Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Comedy Show will lead the night off combining laughter and with Zo’s passion and commitment to the South Florida community, with tickets open to the public. This year’s headlining comedian to be announced soon. Tickets cost $49 , $69  and $104; additional fees may apply. To purchase show tickets, visit www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com/events.php.  All seats are also available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, Tuesday-Saturday from noon-6 p.m. and Sunday-Monday only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.

The 2010 Zo's Summer Groove Benefit Dinner and Gala

Zo’s Summer Groove Benefit Dinner and Gala with a Night of Entertainment with performance by Gramm-Award Winner Alicia Keys presented by Publix

Saturday, July 23 at 6 p.m.

Join Alonzo and his wife Tracy Mourning for an intimate dinner followed by a night of entertainment. Limited to 4,000 tickets, the event will feature a cocktail reception and dinner with top donors and celebrity guests, a silent and live auction filled with one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia, personal experiences from the world of sports and entertainment and luxury items. Additional performances and entertainment will be presented by Heineken and unique guest experiences will be presented by Pepsi. Dinner and Gala Anniversary Row Table for 10 is $10,000; dinner tables for 10 are $5,000 each and individual dinner tickets are $500 each. To purchase tables, please visit  www.zsg.com. General admission concert tickets post-dinner are priced from $49-$69; additional fees may apply.To purchase show tickets, visit www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com/events.php.  All seats are also available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, Tuesday-Saturday from noon-6 p.m. and Sunday-Monday only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.

In addition to the events at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Zo’s Summer Groove will also include a Youth Empowerment Summit on July 23 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Signature Grand and an Official Closing Party with Alonzo at LIV at Fontainebleau on July 24 at 11 p.m.

For more information about Zo’s Summer Groove presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to benefit the Alonzo Mourning Charities, please visit www.zsg.com.

Alonzo Mourning Charities (AMC) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation, with funds raised going to benefit programs for youth to excel through platforms it has created, namely Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Mentoring Program. AMC supports programming with proven results that deliver resources to students and families in need.

AMC’s mission is to build strong communities by supporting programs and initiatives that have a commitment to promote positive change. With a 100% success rate through Overtown Youth Center in ensuring students graduate and move onto secondary education, AMC has launched a new campaign called Sponsor-A-Student, asking individuals and corporations to make an investment in students for proven results for their community.

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Miami's Food Trucks Offer Something for Even the Most Discerning Palette

The Wheelin' Dealin' Street Food Festival at Magic City Casino

The popularity of food trucks is at an all-time high – and gaining momentum! While other U.S. cities including New York, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, have had established food truck scenes for several years (more than a decade in the case of Portland and LA), Miami's obsession with food trucks is fairly recent at only about two-years-old. Despite its nascency, food truck meet-ups in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are more popular than ever.

Each truck has its own personality, customized with unique color schemes and graphics to reflect the vibe of the food and the chefs behind it. However, its the food that's the real star of the show! From Cuban-influenced burgers, to Asian-style chicken wings, and even deep-fried cupcakes, Miami's food trucks have something for everyone!

Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival at Magic City Casino

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Date: Held sporadically; please "Like" Magic City Casino on Facebook for upcoming dates

Location: 450 NW 37 Ave., Miami

Parking: Plenty of Free Parking

The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival takes place every month at the Magic City Casino. There are always some great giveaways at the event like tickets to concerts at Magic City Casino. Beer is sold at this event and parking is plentiful. Come out, the chances are great you’ll have an amazing time. (NOTE: All ages welcome to attend the festival, but you must be 21 to gamble in the casino).

Miami Food Truck Rally at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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Date: Every Thursday

Time: 5:30pm-10pm

Location: 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood

Parking: Plenty of Free Parking 

Who’s up for a night of fun at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino? The Miami Food Trucks will be making their way to Hollywood every Thursday Night through the summer here. You’ll be able to enjoy some great food and take on everything the Seminole Hard Rock has to offer including watching a different movie showing every week. Start planning your Thursday nights now!

Whistle Stop Food Truck Rodeo at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Date: First Saturday of the Month

Time: 11am-5pm

Location: 12450 SW 152 St., Miami

Parking: Plenty of Free Parking

This great family event at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum takes place every first Saturday of the month. There is FREE entry into the museum, FREE parking and you’ll be able to picnic or eat in one of the 1940's dining cars.

B.T.T.R., held every Tuesday in North Miami,
one of Miami's most popular Food Truck events

B.T.T.R.

Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:30pm-10pm
Location: NE 127 St. and Biscayne Blvd., North Miami
Parking: Plenty of Free Parking

The Biscayne Triangle Truck Round-Up, or B.T.T.R. for short, is a weekly event taking place on Tuesday Nights across from Johnson & Wales University. The original location for this event was in triangle-shaped patch of land not too far from where it currently resides. It is also the longest re-occurring Miami Food Truck event. It’s got a giant lawn where folks will bring their lawn chairs, blankets and make a picnic out of it. Live music is also usually provided.

Miami Food Trucks at the Wynwood Art Walk

Date: Second Saturday of the Month

Time: 6pm-1am

Location: 210 NW 22 Lane, Miami

Parking: Parking is available throughout the Wynwood neighborhood at meters and in lots

Every second Saturday of the month is the über-popular Wynwood Art Walk. You will find a large group of trucks set up in a lot, as well as throughout Wynwood. Come out for the art and stay for the Miami Food Trucks!

Food Trucks on the Wharf at Haulover Marina & Park

Date: Every Saturday and Sunday

Time: 11:30am-6pm

Location: 10800 Collins Ave., Surfside

Parking: Parking is FREE with code word “Food Trucks”

Every weekend make your way over to Haulover Marina & Park. You can find the Miami Food Trucks under a huge shade tree, just north of The Kite Man. Free parking when you use the code word “Food Trucks.” 

Truck Fridays at Palmetto Bay Village Center

Date: Every First and Third Friday of the Month

Time: 5:30pm-10:30pm

Location: 17777 Old Cutler Rd., South Miami

Parking: $5 Parking

Palmetto Bay Village Center is a great place to come and enjoy the Summer breeze, live music, great picnic areas and of course, the Food Trucks. This time the Food Trucks are invading a beautiful property down the historic Old Cutler Road. A gorgeous setting that hosts many weddings, TV and film productions and huge events like the Taste of Palmetto Bay festival. 

Street Food Fridays in Downtown Miami

Street Food Fridays 

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Twitter: @StreetFoodFri
Date: Held sporadically; please "Like" Street Food Fridays on Facebook for upcoming dates
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Location: 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami
Parking: Free Parking available at The Miami Herald lots

Street Food Fridays is a monthly Friday Lunch event sponsored by The Miami Herald.

Totally Truckin’ Thursdays

Date: Every Thursday
Time: 5:30pm-11pm
Location: 850 NW LeJeune Rd., Miami
Parking: Parking is a $1 Donation for a Charity

This event features live music, beer & wine, covered areas & picnic tables, a giant bounce house for the kids and Beer Pong! There is also an ATM on site. Pets are unfortunately not allowed.

The Miami Street Food Court at Westchester (Tropical Park)

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 5:30pm-10pm

Location: 7900 Bird Rd., Miami

Restrictions: No Pets or Glass Containers allowed

Parking: Plenty of Free Parking

The Original Miami Food Truck event! Tropical Park has signed a one-year agreement with the Food Trucks and the event will be held there every Tuesday night!

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Hard Rock Cafe Miami Partners with Zoo Miami and Zoological Society of Florida Through Limited-Edition Pin Series to Benefit the Association Of Zoos and Aquariums and Zoo Miami

The Jaguar Pin

Lions, tigers and bears have made their way to Hard Rock Cafes across the U.S. and locally at Hard Rock Cafe Miami in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).  Hard Rock Cafe Miami has launched a special Jaguar pin with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the AZA and Zoo Miami.  This limited-edition design features a jaguar from the Amazon & Beyond exhibit and is now available for purchase at Hard Rock Cafe Miami for $14, while supplies last. Hard Rock Cafe Miami is one of 24 Hard Rock locations nationwide offering city-specific, endangered species guitar pins. Please visit www.hardrock.com/miami or call 305-377-3110 for additional details.

In celebration of this pin, Hard Rock Cafe Miami will be hosting a Happy Hour fundraiser for the Zoological Society of Florida on June 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at its Bayside location (401 Biscayne Blvd., R-200).  There will be a live band, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and a raffle to win rockin’ prizes, including the entire 24 Hard Rock Cafe Endangered Species Pin Collection, tickets to Feast With The Beasts, an Annual Pass to Zoo Miami and more!  A $10 donation benefits the Zoological Society of Florida’s wildlife education and conservation programs. Visit www.zoomiami.org to RSVP.

Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting an institution dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information, please visit www.aza.org.

Rated one of the top ten zoos in the U.S. by Tripadvisor.com, Zoo Miami houses more than 2,000 animals in natural habitats and provides visitors the feel of a safari. Enjoy animals like okapis, giant river otters, elephants and rhinos in large open air exhibits; a giraffe feeding station; camel rides; an Indian rhino encounter; meet and greets with Nickelodeon’s favorite animal rescuer, Diego; tram tours; family cycles; water play areas; a monorail and state-of-the-art exhibits like Amazon & Beyond.  Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 Street. General Zoo Admission is: $15.95 plus tax, per adult and $11.95 plus tax, per child (3-12). Hours are 9:30 am–5:30 pm; ticket booths close at 4 pm.  Parking is free. Annual pass holders and children under 2 are also free. For more information, please visit www.zoomiami.org or call 305-251-0400.

The Zoological Society of Florida, founded in 1956, is the non-profit support organization for Zoo Miami. Today it is one of the largest membership organizations in South Florida, with approximately 50,000 members. Its activities and programs include fundraising, marketing, volunteer services, educational programs, special events and member programming. Its mission is to encourage an appreciation for the world’s wildlife and to help conserve it for future generations. For more information, please visit www.zsf.org or call 305-255-5551.

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Celebrates Hard Rock International’s 40th Anniversary with One-of-a-Kind Guest Offerings

As Hard Rock International celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood will honor the occasion by rolling out one-of-a-kind offerings that bring authentic music and rock ‘n’ roll experiences to life for guests. The party got started across the globe on May 18, when Hard Rock International began hosting 40 Days That Rock. Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos around the world will kick-off local market events, parties and promotions celebrating the momentous birthday.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

South Florida’s favorite entertainment destination will be offering a "Sleep like a Rock Star" package, the chance to win an autographed Foreigner guitar and will be celebrating in Hard Rock Café all month long with “Monday, Monday” meals for $40, a Founders' Day party on June 14 and more.

Sleep Like a Rock Star

Surround yourself with the sights and sounds of all that is classic! Stay at the Hard Rock any time before June 26 and you can “Sleep Like a Rock Star!” The two night/three day package for $440 includes:
-Deluxe accommodations for 2 nights/3 days (Sunday-Thursday). Not available during special events, blackout dates or holidays
-Two (2) $40 spa credits at Body Rock Spa
-Hard Rock Cafe “40th Anniversary” merchandise (each room will receive a piece of 40th merchandise, one per room)
-$40 food credit to Hard Rock Café
-$40 food credit to choice of Blue Plate, Council Oak or Beach Club
 (*Subject to availability and change. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Reservation for this package must be made in advance and length of stay requirements apply. Taxes, in-room charges and gratuities are extra.)

A Kick-Axe Foreigner Autographed Guitar Giveaway

Hard Rock has rocked hard in Hollywood for seven years, but rocked the world for 40 years! Celebrate 40 Days That Rock with a hot seat promotion that will have you strumming along to the classics in no time! Each day through June 26 at 9:30 p.m., one lucky person actively playing at the selected seat will be eligible to win an autographed guitar from rock legends Foreigner. (Limit one prize per player per day.  Winners must be able to produce their Player’s Club card and photo ID to the drawing official at the time of the hot seat drawing or the prize will be forfeited. If no one is sitting at the randomly selected hot seat, additional hot seat locations will be drawn until the prize is properly claimed. Prizes are non-transferable.)

Hard Rock Café Offers Dine-in Specials, Free Breakfast and Hits a Home Run for Kids

The Hard Rock Café

“Monday, Monday” - You don’t have to be a Mama or Papa to enjoy our "Monday, Monday" dine-in special. From May 23-June 20, enjoy a Monday meal for two for just $40. Meals for two include one appetizer, two entrees, two soft drinks and one dessert for $40. (Tax and gratuity not included.)

Founder’s Day Specials – Available June 14, 2011 Only 

“They Say It’s Your Birthday” – Celebrate with us on June 14 and enjoy a complimentary breakfast! (*Limited space. Offer is extended to the first 150 guests on a first-come, first-served basis.)

“71 Cent Legendary Burgers” – Hard Rock Café Hollywood will partake in the $.71 Legendary Burgers, offering this legendary burger collection to 22,000 employees of the Memorial Healthcare System, civil servants, government officials and education specialists.

“Take me out to the Ballgame” – Hard Rock Café Hollywood celebrates Founder’s Day with philanthropic partner, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital/Memorial Foundation. Executive committee members will take part in an all day celebration by donating their time as servers. All the tips that are collected will be donated back to the Memorial Foundation for the building of the new Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.  In addition, Hard Rock Café will also hold a silent auction benefiting the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.


“Lovely Rita” – Female servers will go back in time to 1971 when white dresses were the uniform and a lovely lady by the name of Rita Gilligan came into our lives. Each female server will be dressed in their white uniform, white apron and red wig honoring Hard Rock’s first server, Ms. Rita Gilligan.


“The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is thrilled to be a part of this incredible global 40th anniversary celebration,” said Phil Madow, president of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. “We invite guests to take part in our special value offers and signature events designed to bring our first-class amenities and rock ‘n’ roll experience to life.  Additionally, we’re pleased to partner locally with the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital for an interactive and entertaining charitable community initiative.”


To learn more about the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood’s offerings or the global 40 Days That Rock 40th anniversary celebration, visit www.hardrockhotels.com.

The gaming area inside the casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites everyone to PLAYHARD! Play, stay, dine, and shop at South Florida’s ultimate entertainment destination. Over ninety tables offer Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker, Casino War and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. There are also 2,500 Vegas-style slots including the Native-American Casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player’s Club members may enjoy an exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and VIP Chef’s Table show kitchen. Convene in The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise for various games and tournaments of Limit and No Limit Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games.

Seminole Paradise
Featuring Shops, Restaurants, Night Clubs, Bars & More!

Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Café Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 134 globally recognized rock ‘n roll themed restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA, Four Diamond rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 17 restaurants and lounges, 40,000-square-feet of meeting room space, Body Rock spa, 23 boutique shops, 12 nightclubs, Paradise Live, a 400- seat theatre and Hard Rock Live, a 5,500- seat concert arena.


Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call 954-327-ROCK, 1-800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com or on Facebook.   


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Mötley Crüe’s Summer Tour 2011 w/ Poison & the New York Dolls Stops at Hard Rock Live on July 5

Mötley Crüe

Mötley Crüe, one of the world’s most iconic rock bands, will bring their summer headlining tour 2011 with support from Poison and special guests New York Dolls to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on July 5 at 7 p.m.  Ticket are on sale now.

Tickets cost $104 (General Admission, Standing Room Only) and $104 (Reserved Seats)*; all seats are available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6p.m. and Sunday-Monday only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Doors open one-hour prior to show start time. *Additional fees may apply.

As one of the first and most influential hair metal bands of the '80s, Mötley Crüe has sold over 80 million albums worldwide and has inspired both fans and rock and roll and bands alike over their two-plus decades career.  Their mixture of heavy metal and glam rock-stylings produced several best-selling albums that showcased their love of motorcycles, whiskey and strip clubs, as well as telling tales of substance abuse, sexual escapades and general decadence.

Bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee formed Mötley Crüe in 1981 with guitarist Mick Mars and vocalist Vince Neil. The band toured the local Los Angeles club scene and soon became cult favorites known for their unique stage theatrics.

Their first album, Too Fast for Love, sold a surprising 20,000 copies and spawned the cult single and fan favorites “Live Wire” and the title track (the album was later remixed and re-released). In 1983, the band released Shout at the Devil which featured the hit video "Looks That Kill" as well as “Too Young to Fall in Love” and the title track. Theatre of Pain produced their first Top 40 hit with a cover of Brownsville Station's "Smokin' in the Boys' Room." "Home Sweet Home;" the first hit power ballad to be aired on MTV became their most requested music video for four months straight. A home video, Uncensored, was released in 1986, containing rare live footage and interviews.  A year later, Mötley Crüe released their fourth album, Girls, Girls, Girls that included an uncensored video for the popular title track that was immediately banned from television. In 1989, Dr. Feelgood hit #1 on the Billboard charts due to the strong singles "Kickstart My Heart," "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)," "Without You," and the title-track, which became their first Top Ten single. A compilation album, Decade of Decadence, was released in 1991 and opened at #2 on the charts. Other albums to follow included Generation Swine (1997), New Tattoo (2000), the band's double-disc greatest hits collection, Red, White & Crüe (2005) and Saints of Los Angeles (2008).

Bret Michaels of Poison

Fellow American glam rockers Poison have sold over 30 million records worldwide and had seven Top 10 singles and the Hot 100 #1 single, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." 

Formerly known as Paris, Poison was formed in 1984. In 1986, they released their first album, Look What the Cat Dragged In, that spawned a pair of Top 40 hits, "Talk Dirty to Me" and "I Won't Forget You," and sold over two-million copies within a year of its release. Open Up & Say...Ahhh! (1998) proved to be Poison's commercial breakthrough due to the massive hits "Fallen Angel," "Nothin' But a Good Time" and the afore-mentioned “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.”  The album Flesh and Blood (1990) included the #3 hit "Unskinny Bop" and the #4 ballad "Something to Believe In." In 2006, the band celebrated its 20th anniversary with a national tour and greatest-hits album. Propelled by Michaels' new status as a reality TV star, The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock debuted inside the Billboard Top 20. The following year brought similar luck with the band's seventh studio effort -- a covers album titled Poison'd!

The New York Dolls

Rock innovators the New York Dolls formed in 1971. As predecessors of the punk rock era, their outrageous sound and style influenced the look of many new wave and glam metal groups. They began the local New York scene that later spawned The Ramones, Blondie, Television and Talking Heads. The band's first two albums remain among the most popular cult records in rock ‘n’ roll history.

During the early ‘70s, the group played regularly in Lower Manhattan, particularly at the Mercer Arts Center. Within a few months, they had earned a dedicated cult following, but record companies were afraid of signing the Dolls because of their cross-dressing and blatant vulgarity. The band’s eponymous 1973 debut was produced by sophisticated popster Todd Rundgren. Despite critical reviews, the album failed to catch on. The follow-up, Too Much Too Soon, produced by the legendary girl group producer George "Shadow" Morton, was relegated to the same fate. Britain’s Malcolm McLaren, who would later become famous for managing the Sex Pistols, became the Dolls’ manager and while his shock and publicity tactics later worked for the Sex Pistols, they further alienated the Dolls’ rapport with the public. Though the band broke up in 1977, over the next two decades, various outtakes collections, live albums, and compilations were released by a variety of labels and the New York Dolls' two original studio albums never went out of print.

Ironically, David Johansen began a solo career that would eventually metamorphose into his lounge-singing alter ego, Buster Poindexter. He scored a huge hit with the kitschy hybrid of soul and tropical pop remix of “Hot, Hot, Hot” in the mid-'80s.

In 2004, former Smiths vocalist Morrissey -- who was once the president of a British New York Dolls fan club -- invited the surviving members of the New York Dolls to perform at the 2004 Meltown Festival. The group's set was well received by critics and fans (and was recorded for release on DVD and compact disc). Numerous appearances followed including a hometown tribute to their fallen brothers at Little Steven's International Underground Garage Festival in New York City.

The New York Dolls fifth studio album, Dancing Backward in High Heels, featuring both original members Johansen and Sylvain, was released earlier this year.

  

Hard Rock Live, a spectacular state-of-the-art facility, has quickly emerged as the entertainment capital of South Florida. Attracting music, comedy and sports fans, this 5,500-seat indoor arena further expands the ultimate entertainment experience at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. For more information please visit www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com or www.facebook.com/seminolehardrockhollywood.  

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United Cerebral Palsy Students Visit Bayside Marketplace, Hard Rock Café & Ride the Thriller Speed Boat

The group at Bayside Marketplace in
downtown Miami, where they ate at
the Hard Rock Café and went on a
Thriller Miami speed boat ride.

Students from United Cerebral Palsy of Miami's (UCP) Transitional Learning Academy and adults from the Adult Day Training Program recently had the opportunity to go to Bayside Marketplace to take a fast paced cruise on Thriller Miami's speed boat. This power catamaran boat takes attendees on a 45 minute off-shore adventure for the ultimate sightseeing experience on the waters of Biscayne Bay, South Beach, Fisher Island, the Miami Gold Coast & Key Biscayne. These tours cover three times the area as compared to other tour vessels, so the group could see Miami from a whole new perspective. 

The event was made possible by the coordination and generosity of Ira Strickman, with the owners of Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures, George Hall and Charles Keith. Ira also contacted his friend Gonzalo Del Rio, manager of the Hard Rock Café in Bayside Marketplace, who donated a scrumptious lunch to the group following the thrilling boat ride.   

Some of the student's parents were able to take the day off and accompany UCP on this fun adventure.  Denise Hirshon, a mother who attended the field trip said: "Please let all involved know how grateful I am for their kindness and generosity. Everyone had a good time! I could see it on so many faces." 

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