Florida Renaissance Festival Debuts at Cauley Square Historic Village in Miami

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 Cauley Square Historic Village in Miami. The festival weekend dates are March 31-April 1 and April 7-8.

“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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For additional information call 954-776-1642, visit www.ren-fest.com, follow on Twitter @flarenest, or on Facebook at The Florida Renaissance Festival.

Let the Experts Show You Around Town! Book A Tour with HistoryMiami Today

Downtown Miami's skyline, including the famed InterContinental Hotel.

Delve into the past and experience the sights, sounds and cultures of South Florida with a City Tour or Private Tour.

HistoryMiami offers educational tour opportunities for adults of all ages to learn more about the history of the region. Tour guides look forward to welcoming visitors on a memorable journey of the region’s history, both on-site in the museum galleries or off-site at the many historic neighborhoods, landmarks and sites throughout South Florida.

City Tours feature walking, bike, boat, and coach tours with internationally-acclaimed historian, Dr. Paul George, and eco-historian Frank Schena, as well as other tour guides, prepared to share their expertise on various topics related to Miami and South Florida history. 

Dr. Paul George

For more than two decades, Dr. George has toured his way to local, national and international acclaim by conducting city tours around South Florida. A Miami native, prolific author and Miami-Dade College professor, he has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make the region so unique.

Private Tours are customized to meet each group’s individual needs. All personalized tours include a one-time free admission pass to the HistoryMiami Museum, located at 101 West Flagler Street in downtown Miami. For more information please call the City Tours Department at 305-375-1621, or e-mail citytours@historymiami.org.

Up-Coming Tours:

For a complete list of tours, please visit: 

www.historymiami.org/files/pages/city-tours_happenings_fall2011-3.pdf

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Celebrate The Holidays With Exciting Events At Zoo Miami

This holiday season Zoo Miami is hosting a myriad of exciting and fun activities for everyone. Enjoy a Holiday Hoedown, eight nights of Zoo Lights, Dinner with Santa, and watch the animals open their special holiday gifts!


Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami. General zoo admission is $15.95/adult and $11.95/child (3 -12) plus tax. Children under 3, Zoo members and parking are free. Zoo Miami’s regular hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m.


The Holiday Hoedown, Zoo Lights, Dinner with Santa are special events with separate admission prices. To save time, buy tickets online at www.zoomiami.org.  

Holiday Hoedown

Alligator Ron's Holiday Hoedown is a fundraiser for Zoo Miami’s up-coming exhibit, Florida: Mission Everglades, set to open in 2014. It will take place on Dec. 3 at Green Glades Ranch (21111 SW 16 St., Weston) from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.


There will be live music from the country band Shadow Creek, an open bar, and great BBQ all to benefit the Florida: Mission Everglades. Since it is a hoedown in December, the attire requested is Holiday Western Wear. Light up cowboy boot mugs will be sold for a $20 donation.


Main event tickets are $150 each and VIP tickets are $250 each. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.holidayhoedown.com. 

The lighted giraffes at Zoo Lights

Zoo Lights

At Zoo Miami, guests can enjoy beautiful animal-shaped lights as they stroll zoo walkways during the 8 nights of Zoo Lights, have Dinner with Santa, and watch the animals open their specially-prepared gifts during Holiday Gifts for the Animals.


The zoo’s glorious grounds come to light for eight brilliant nights during Zoo Lights, Dec. 16-23 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. (ticket booths close at 9:30 p.m.). Guests can enjoy dozens of bright animal-shaped lights along our walkways, listen to wonderful holiday music, sip hot chocolate, munch on delicious cookies, and take a ride on a camel, the wildlife carrousel or the hippo slide (the world’s largest inflatable slide). Included with admission is a pair of 3-D glasses, which will make the Zoo Lights experience even more engaging and amusing. 


General admission is only $5 per person plus tax. Food, beverages, camel rides, carrousel and hippo slide are all available at additional costs.

Dinner With Santa

Dinner with Santa will take place on Dec. 17, from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Bring the kids to meet him before he has to rush back to the North Pole!  Enjoy a delicious holiday dinner with the family, photos with Santa, a holiday plush gift and holiday craft-making for the little ones! 

Dinner with Santa admission includes parking, entry to Zoo Lights from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. and a classic holiday menu of fresh roasted turkey with homemade gravy, baked ham, candied sweet potatoes with melting marshmallows, herbed buttery carrots, homemade cranberry sauce, dinner rolls with butter, homemade seasonal pumpkin cake with cream cheese icing, strawberry-infused lemonade, and cranberry mint-infused water.


General admission is $39.95 per adult and $33.95 per child ages 3-12. Zoo members are $36.95 per adult and $30.95 per child ages 3-12. Children ages 2 and under are free. To make a reservation, please call 305-251-0400, Ext. 84941.

Gifts for the Animals

Another fun family activity is Holiday Gifts for the Animals!  Every weekend in December, including Christmas Day, watch the animals joyfully open holiday gifts prepared by zookeepers and volunteers. The animals enjoy opening up their enriching gifts and visitors will be entertained watching them! See schedule below for details.


Saturday December 3
10:30 a.m.: Great Indian hornbills at Wings of Asia will receive papier maché ornaments filled with meaty treats.
1:30 p.m.: Pygmy hippo will eat giant red and green popsicles.

Sunday December 4
10 a.m.: Jaguars will get their own holiday tree – an Australian pine tree with all of the trimmings including catnip!
2 p.m.: Asian bear will receive a gift box filled with treats.

Saturday December 10
10:30 a.m.
Great Indian hornbills at Wings of Asia will receive papier maché ornaments filled with meaty treats.
11:30 a.m.: Lions will get red and green ice treats.
3 p.m.: African elephants will get giant candy canes.

Sunday December 11
10:30 a.m.: Tigers will cool off with their holiday ice treats.
2 p.m.: Gorilla will receive their own holiday popsicles.

Saturday December 17
11:30 a.m.: Santa will deliver sacks filled with treats for the Orangutans.
1 p.m.: Asian elephants will get a giant holiday ribbon.

Sunday December 18
12:30 p.m.: Meerkats will receive a gift box filled with bugs!
2:30 p.m.: Great Indian hornbills at Wings of Asia will receive papier maché ornaments filled with meaty treats.

December 24, Saturday
10:30 a.m.: Great Indian hornbills at Wings of Asia will receive papier maché ornaments filled with meaty treats.
1 p.m.: Asian elephants will get edible holiday ornaments.
2 p.m.: A holiday tree with all of the trimmings will be delivered to Amazon & Beyond for the agouti, chestnut-mandibled toucan, great curassows and black-throated magpie jays.

Sunday December 25
1:45 p.m.: Chimpanzees will receive a holiday surprise!
3 p.m.: African elephants will receive their own giant holiday tree!

Saturday December 31
11:30 a.m.: New Guinea singing dogs will receive New Year’s ball treat dispensers.
1:30 p.m.: Warthogs will get New Year’s decorated treat boxes.

Sunday January 1
2 p.m.: Sun bear will receive treat boxes for the New Year.
3 p.m.: African elephants will get papier maché animals.


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New Thanksgiving Black Friday Hours at all South Florida Macy's & 25% Off Savings Pass (Good Nov. 30-Dec. 5)

New this year! All Macy’s stores will be open at midnight for Black Friday shoppers!

Print this coupon out to shop Macy's Friends & Family on Nov. 30-Dec. 5 for 25% off on almost everything in the store! This includes Polo, Lacoste, Coach and many of our designer brands that are usually excluded!

Here is A Preview of Macy's Black Friday Specials:

• 50% Off Sharper Image iPhone/iPod Docking Stations
• $19.99 Rampage Boots
• $99.99 Kenneth Cole NY & Nautica Overcoats
• With Any $65 Fragrance Purchase, Receive A Digital Video Camera Free (One Per Customer, While Supplies Last)
• Buy One American Rag Sweater ($34-$49), Get One American Rag Pair Of Jeans Free
• Extra 20% Off Dresses
• $199 ½ Ct Diamond Studs In 14K White Gold
• $79.99 Designer Down Coats From DNKY, Laundry, Calvin Klein and More
• $99.99 Young Contemporary Wool Coat From Esprit, Steve Madden and More
• $16.99 Puffer Jacket (Boys 2-20, Girls 2-16, Infants)
• 40% Off Select Regular Price Coffee Makers, Tea Kettles And Espresso Makers
• $68.99 Cuisinart 7-Cup Food Processor
• $179.99 Kitchenaid Classic Stand Mixer (After $20 Mail-In-Rebate)
• $49.99 Tag Fairfield 5-Piece Luggage Set
• $65 Justin Bieber Limited-Edition Holiday Fragrance Gift Set (Includes 3.4 oz. Eau De Parfum spray and Justin Bieber’s new holiday CD with an exclusive downloadable bonus track. Also, receive a free scented poster, while supplies last.)

Macy’s will donate $2 from every purchase to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $100,000!


Black Friday deals available at all South Florida Macy's stores. Don’t miss the opportunity to shop early for the holidays at your favorite Macy’s locations:

• Macy’s Dadeland Mall
• Macy’s Aventura Mall
• Macy’s Downtown Miami
• Macy’s South Beach
• Macy’s The Falls
• Macy’s International Mall
• Macy’s Galleria (Fort Lauderdale)
• Macy’s Boca Raton
• Macy’s The Gardens (Palm Beach)
• Macy’s City Place West Palm Beach
• Macy’s Broward Mall
• Visit the Macy's website for a complete list of locations

...And Don't Forget:

To shop Friends & Family November 30-December 5 for 25% off on almost everything in the store! This includes Polo, Lacoste, Coach and many of our designer brands that are usually excluded! (Please print out the above coupon).


To watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24 LIVE on NBC from New York City in Herald Square. Celebrating its 85th anniversary this year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade continues to be the official kick-off of the holiday season.


For more information visit macys.com.


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Don't Miss the Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk This Saturday, Dec. 17

Enjoy strolling the quaint, tree-lined sidewalks of historic Downtown Hollywood while being serenaded by the sounds of a jazz saxophone, or the soft strings of a violin or harp. Take a moment to look over the shoulder of an artist painting and visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local, regional and international artwork.


The ArtWalk takes place the third Saturday of every month, from 7pm-10pm. Please park in one of the Municipal Garages from 6am-10pm. The first two hours are FREE, and the cost is $1 per hour thereafter. Garages locations: 20th Avenue Municipal Garage (between Harrison Street and Van Buren Street), or 19th Avenue Municipal Garage (between Tyler Street & Polk Street).


Please download an event map to locate the garages and to help navigate the ArtWalk. A complete list of ArtWalk participants is below.

The Shade Post
2028 Harrison St., #102 
954-920-0029
www.ArtOfShade.com
A fashion lab and showroom for the Art of Shade, a recycled, redesigned one-of-a-kind label by designer Kayce Armstrong. Fashions from bikinis to couture gowns!


ANSU Gallery
Fine Arts | Collectibles | Gifts 
2028 Harrison St., #104
954-454-5632
www.AnsuGallery.com
Local artists show and sell their fine art. One-of-a-kind hand-painted porcelain collectibles and papier mâché sculptures. Hand-painted murals on tiles, magnets & more.


D'Art Vine
2000 Harrison St., #4
954-455-5594
www.DArtVine.com
Art gallery and custom framing.


Armando Perez Creations
Fine Artist | Jewelry Designer | Wax and Metal Sculptor
2029 Harrison St., #5
954-241-0081
www.ArmandoPerezCreations.com
Original oil paintings and jewelry designs by artist Armando Perez. Custom made jewelry and commissioned artwork.


ArtsPark Visual Arts Pavilion Gallery
One Young Circle
954-921-3500
www.HollywoodFL.org/artspark
In the Visual Arts Pavilion, visitors can enjoy demonstrations of glass blowing, jewelry making & sculpting, view rotating exhibitions and purchase original artwork.

And don't forget to stop by these amazing

Downtown Hollywood eateries & local businesses:

Cuenca's Montecristo Lounge of Hollywood
1928A Harrison St.
954-364-7660
www.facebook.com/Montecristo.Lounge
The Montecristo Lounge is a classic, relaxing and cozy members only cigar club that hosts a public "Art and Cigars" exhibition each month that attracts cigar aficionados and art lovers alike.


Niki's Café
2028 Harrison St., #103
954-920-7878
A fusion of European & Caribbean flavors ("Eurobbean") where you can enjoy the highest quality in imported cheeses and wines or a delicious plate of Latin food and ice cold beer.


Café Volare
2033 Harrison St.
954-655-5432 
Gourmet International food, fresh baked items, homemade pastas and desserts. Everything is fresh and made on the premises.


Megabite Chillout Lounge
1910B Hollywood Blvd.
954-237-2888
www.MegabiteCyberCafe.com
Chic internet lounge with live music, fanciful and exquisite food. Beer is served at 23°F and there are 20 flavors of bubble tea.


Alexandria Mediterranean Restaurant
2050 Hollywood Blvd.
954-925-4521
www.Alexandria-Restaurant.com
Offering our guests a full liquor bar, a hookah lounge, the best belly dance show every night, special VIP events and much more, all while enjoying the best Mediterranean seafood in town.


Goddess Store & Studio
2017 Harrison St.
954-929-2369
www.GoddessStore.com
Experience a variety of dance forms and yoga at our unique studio. An easy and fun way to maintain and improve your health and wellness. FREE Monthly Dance, Poetry and Art Events.


Kerry's Papery
2029 Hollywood Blvd.
954-547-3165
www.KerrysPapery.com
Invitation and stationery studio.


Comfort Zone Studio & Spa
2028 Harrison St., #101
954-923-2030
www.ComfortZoneSpa.com
Specializing in romantic couples treatments and spa parties. Customized facials, LED facial rejuvenation, a variety of massages, European waxing, natural nail services and more!


Paul Miller Hair Studio
2019 Hollywood Blvd.
954-922-9710
www.PaulMillerHair.com
Paul Miller Hair Studio features an upbeat and trendy atmosphere influenced by some of the most talented and professional hair stylists in Florida. Local and regional artists' work on display during ArtWalk (in December only).


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Holiday Wishes & Aventura Mall Dreams! Shopping Centers Unveils Another Magical Holiday Season

 Aventura Mall, South Florida’s largest super regional shopping center, will welcome another exciting holiday season with the return of its sensational seasonal décor on November 1. Throughout the season, shoppers also will enjoy Santa’s arrival, attractions, events and the top gifts from Aventura Mall’s fashion retailers.

Santa Claus comes to town Saturday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Dec. 24 at Santa’s Village in Fountain Court. Kids (and grownups) can visit Jolly Old St. Nick, whisper their wishes to him and then pose for a photo  Monday through Friday, 11am-8pm, Saturday, 10am-8pm, and Sunday, noon-7pm. Santa will be feeding his reindeer daily at the posted time. Photos with Santa are an additional charge.

From October 31 through January 8, children will be delighted to ride through a magical landscape of make-believe on Aventura Mall’s Holiday Train in Center Court. Visitors can purchase one ticket for $2, four for $6, nine for $12 and 15 for $20.

Youngsters also enjoy “Aventura’s Model Train Station,” which includes a miniature town, amusement park, old time mill, and snow capped mountain ranges. Measuring 16' by 29', the display is built and designed by Smartt, Inc. and features MTH Electric Trains. Assistance is provided by Ready to Roll Train Store.  The Model Train station is located in the JCPenney Court.

In addition, Aventura Mall’s 300 retailers are getting in the holiday spirit from exclusive collections to cute stocking stuffers. Can’t decide on the perfect gift? The MasterCard Concierge Center sells Aventura Mall gift cards. Holiday hours begin November 25 through December 26. Visit www.aventuramall.com  or call 305-935-1110 for exact times.

Aventura Mall is South Florida's Number 1 shopping destination among locals and international visitors, Aventura Mall ranks as one of the top five highest grossing malls in the country in sales per square foot.  Anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and Macy’s, Aventura Mall boasts 300 specialty stores, ranging from chic, internationally renowned names such as Louis Vuitton, Herve Leger by MaxAzria, Burberry, Faconnable, Henri Bendel, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss to many of the most popular and recognized retailers, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Calvin Klein, Forever XXI, True Religion and Diesel. Aventura Mall is also home to 10 full-service restaurants and an exclusive contemporary art collection featuring 10 installations positioned throughout the shopping center.

Located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, the mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. For more information call 305-935-1110, visit online at www.aventuramall.com, like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter.

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Fashion's Night Out Invades Miami TONIGHT!

Fashion's Night Out is a global initiative, sponsored by Vogue magazine and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The first event took place in New York City in 2009 as a means to encourage consumers to shop and support the fashion industry during the tough economic climate.


In 2010 the event expanded, taking place in Australia, Brazil, China, London, Paris, Berlin, Greece, India, Milan, Portugal, Russia, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey!


This year's event takes place on Sept. 8 at several Miami shopping meccas, with giveaways, events, runway shows, designer appearances, and more! 

Don't miss out on these amazing Fashion's Night Out events:

Aventura Mall

The sketch that will be featured on the
Tote Bag. (Design by student fashion
designer Melanie Figueroa Nieves)

More than 75 stores will offer everything from live music to discounts, gifts with purchase and other promotions. The first 150 shoppers who show same day receipts for more than $150 in the mall will receive a special Fashion’s Night Out tote bag at the MasterCard concierge desk.


A runway fashion show and exhibit, "Decades of Passion for Fashion," created with celebrity stylist Danny Santiago of "Sex and the City" and "Sex and the City 2," will begin at 7 p.m. in the mall’s fountain court.

Stylist Danny Santiago (center)

Macy’s will have a fall fashion presentation hosted by Jill Zarin of "The Real Housewives of New York" at 6:30 p.m. The first 100 shoppers who spend $50 or more at Macy’s can meet Zarin, receive her autographed picture and get a complimentary cosmetics clutch.


Aventura Mall is located at 19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura. For more information please contact 305-935-1110 or visit www.aventuramall.com and Facebook. Please see this link for more information about the Fashion's Night Out event at Aventura Mall.

Village of Merrick Park

Beginning at 6 p.m., the mall will host events including music by DJ Ess & Emm, complimentary cocktails, light bites and informal modeling. Shoppers can enjoy a photo booth session with a $25 purchase from any retailer.


More than 40 stores are participating with food, drink, discounts, gifts with purchase or performances.
Neiman Marcus is planning a major event, in partnership with Ocean Drive Magazine, including a fall trends fashion show on an elevated runway, music by DJ Rascal, complimentary ping pong, a "Bordeaux Beauty Bar" with mini-manicures, a photo booth, and Grey Goose cocktails from the professional mixologists at some of Miami's finest restaurants: Soho Beach House, Sra. Martinez, Sustain restaurant + bar, and STK.


“We wanted to really do it up this year,’’ said Neiman Marcus Coral Gables spokeswoman Katharine Rubino.


Nordstrom will also celebrate, offering specialty cocktails at an open "mega-bar," informal modeling, and the chance to enter to win a $500 shopping spree.


Village of Merrick Park is located at 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables. For more information please contact 305-529-0200 or visit www.villageofmerrickpark.com and Facebook. Please see this link for more information about the Fashion's Night Out event at Village of Merrick Park. 

The Falls

The open-air mall will have a special welcome tent featuring fashion vignettes, cosmetics demonstrations, hors d’oeuvres from Macy’s Taste Bar and cocktails by Blue Martini Kendall.
Various stores will participate, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Aéropostale, Banana Republic, Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, Caché, Flip Flop Shops, Francesca’s Collections, Nine West, Norka and Pac Sun. 


The Falls is located at 8888 SW 136 Street, Miami. For more information please contact 305-255-4570 or visit www.shopthefalls.com and Facebook. Please see this link for more information about the Fashion's Night Out event at The Falls. 

Bal Harbour Shops

Neiman Marcus is partnering with Plum Miami Magazine to host a fall trends fashion show, with music by DJ Affect, bites by Il Mulino New York, Texas de Brazil and Divine Delicacies Cakes and lipstick portraits by Lipstick Artists.


Chloe is hosting an event with champagne and music from DJ Johnny the Boy. A Polaroid instant mobile printer will be available to link to shoppers’ cameras or smart phones, to print shots of fashion or partygoers.


"We’d love for people to come and have fun with us and enjoy their time," said Jose Manrique, store manager for Chloe at Bal Harbour.


Yves Saint Laurent will offer champagne and gourmet macaroons. The store is donating 15 percent of the evening’s proceeds to the Bass Museum of Art.


Fendi will donate 20 percent of proceeds from the evening’s purchases to the Wolfsonian-FIU.


Bal Harbour Shops is located at 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour (Miami). For more information please contact 305-866-0311 or visit www.balharbourshops.com and Facebook. Please see this link for more information about the Fashion's Night Out event at Bal Harbour. 

Design District

At least 13 retailers will participate in the evening’s activities, including The Webster at Luminaire, Marni, Maison Martin Margiela, Duncan Quinn, Anya Ponorovskaya, En Avance, Tomas Maier, Kiliwatch Miami, Nectar de Stagni, Sebastien James, Turchin Love & Light Collection, I on the District and Y-3.


Shoppers also can enjoy complimentary Grey Goose cocktails at Oak Plaza on 39th Street. And there will be live musical performances by Agape and Artofficial from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Palm Court, said Anna Williams, vice president of marketing for Dacra, developers of the Design District.


The Design District is located between North 36th Street to the south, North 43rd Street to the north, West First Avenue to the west and Biscayne Boulevard to the east (please see this map). For more information please contact 305-531-8700 or visit www.miamidesigndistrict.net and Facebook. Please see this link for more information about the Fashion's Night Out event in the Design District. 


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Hard Rock’s 40th Anniversary Memorabilia Tour Heads To Miami & Hollywood

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Jacket

On Sunday, Aug. 14, Hard Rock’s 40th Anniversary Memorabilia Tour, featuring memorabilia from the world’s greatest rock legends and icons, will head to Hard Rock Cafe Miami, and then roll on to its next tour stop at the Hard Rock Cafe in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on August 15-17. 


Fans will have the chance to experience rock history with Hard Rock’s 40th Anniversary Memorabilia Tour, honoring the lives and legends of rock’s greatest, like Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and John Lennon, as well as today’s hottest artists, including Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg and Katy Perry, and many more.  From unique clothes and lyrics, to historic instruments and rare personal items, Hard Rock has chosen the top 40 most iconic pieces of music memorabilia from its collection and will take guests through some of the most memorable years in rock history. 

Madonna's "Like A Virgin" Dress

Hard Rock’s memorabilia team scoured its vault and searched Hard Rock Cafes and Hotels worldwide to find the best pieces, and with more than 73,000 items in the collection, it was an extremely difficult task.  With so many unique items to choose from, Hard Rock took to its Facebook page and asked fans to vote on the final items included on the tour.  Pieces from AC/DC, KISS, Slash and Kurt Cobain are just a few of the items that won over the hearts of Hard Rock fans worldwide and found a place on this historic tour.


For more information, please visit www.hardrock.com. 

Hard Rock International 40th Anniversary Memorabilia Tour Includes:

• Freddie Mercury of Queen:  Striped spandex outfit worn onstage by Freddie during Queen’s Jazz tour in 1979
• Jimi Hendrix:  Custom Gibson Flying V played by Jimi at the Isle of Wight festival and in the film Rainbow Bridge and handwritten lyrics to “Midnight Lightning”
• Steven Tyler of Aerosmith:  Striped outfit and scarf-covered microphone stand used by Steven during Aerosmith’s Back in the Saddle tour in 1984 
• Buddy Holly:  Glasses
• Pete Townshend of The Who:  Gibson SG Special played at Woodstock
• Johnny Cash:  Handmade Grammer guitar and assorted lyric sheets
• Marc Bolan of T Rex:  Extremely rare Veleno aluminum guitar built for Marc Bolan in 1971
• Michael Jackson:  Jacket worn in the video “Beat It”
• Madonna:   Wedding dress worn on the cover of her “Like a Virgin” album and during her performance at the 1st  MTV Video Music Awards in 1984
• John Bonham of Led Zeppelin:  White suit from the London boutique  Granny Takes a Trip
• Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath:  Red Gibson SG “Monkey Guitar” used to record the first five Black Sabbath albums
• Peter Frampton:  Outfit and talkbox  from Frampton Comes Alive
• Katy Perry:  Dress worn when she dove on a birthday cake at the 2008 MTV Latin American Awards
• John Lennon:  Jacket worn on the cover of Rubber Soul and handwritten lyrics to “Imagine”
• Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones:  Vox “Teardrop” guitar
• Jim Morrison of The Doors:  Leather coat and handwritten lyrics to “Crawling King Snake”
• Brandon Flowers of The Killers:  Feathered jacket
• Snoop Dogg:  Coat worn in the movie Starsky & Hutch
• Justin Bieber:   Skateboard used in the video for “One Time”
• Prince:  Stage-used “Cloud Guitar”
• Bob Marley:  Guild 12-string used to record the Kaya album
• Will.I.Am of Black Eyed Peas:  Jacket worn in the video for “Hey Mama”
• Janis Joplin:  Poncho from the cover of Pearl and handwritten letter
• Jay Chou:  Elaborate stage outfit
• Ray Charles:  Braille Playboy Magazine
• John Lee Hooker:  Handwritten letter
• Stuart Sutcliffe of The Beatles:   Love letter to Astrid Kircherr
• Sex Pistols:  Telegram from Malcolm McClaren announcing the departure of Glen Matlock and the addition of Sid Vicious
• Marvin Gaye:  Address book
• Elvis Presley:  Scotty Moore's Gibson Super 400 used by Elvis on the '68 Comeback Special
• Bono of U2:  Comical letter written by Bono to Sting
• Bob Dylan:  Handwritten lyrics to "I Want You" and "Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again"
• Sid Vicious:  White tux jacket from the "My Way" video
• Ace Frehley of KISS:  Outfit from the 1975 Alive! tour
• Malcolm Young of AC/DC:  1959 Gretsch White Falcon guitar
• George Harrison of The Beatles:  Letter written in 1962 and handwritten lyrics to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
• Neil Young:  Buckskin poncho from his days in Buffalo Springfield
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Miami Seaquarium's "Give $4, Save 40%" Offer Allows Guests to Save While Benefiting Florida Wildlife

Miami Seaquarium announces the return of the Give $4, Save 40% offer, which gives guests the opportunity to donate to their favorite charities and receive a 40% savings on admission to Miami Seaquarium. Following the success of last year’s promotion, which raised more than $34,000 in donations for wildlife related charities affected by the BP Oil Spill, this year’s promotion will benefit Florida Wildlife charities.

The offer starts on August 15 and runs until September 30. To participate visit www.miamiseaquarium.com.com for a donation form.

“Community involvement is one of the building blocks on which Miami Seaquarium was founded,” commented Andrew Hertz, general manager. “We are happy this year to be joining our guests in giving by continuing this hugely successful program that will raise much needed funds for these worthy non-profits.”

Guests may choose from one of the following charities: Sea to Shore Alliance (manatees), Sea Turtle Conservancy, R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program (Shark Research and Conservation) and Pelican Harbor Seabird Station (Seabird Rescue & Rehabilitation).

Sea to Shore Alliance (Sea2Shore) is a Florida-based nonprofit founded by world-renowned manatee expert Dr. James “Buddy” Powell. Through research, education, and conservation, Sea2Shore works to improve the health and productivity of coastal environments for the endangered species and human livelihoods that depend on them. Their project areas are broad but they all focus on one of three key species: manatees, sea turtles, and right whales. Their research specialties range from satellite tagging and tracking of rehabilitated manatees to teaching coastal residents simple activities that protect nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings to broad scale assessment of critical marine habitats. Sea2Shore combines the technical expertise of trained ecologists and biologists with the passion and enthusiasm of citizen volunteers to educate the public, protect endangered species and conserve our coastal environments.

Founded in Florida in 1959 by renowned ecologist and sea turtle expert Dr. Archie Carr, the Sea Turtle Conservancy (formerly Caribbean Conservation Corporation) was the first organization in the world formed specifically to study and protect sea turtles and their nesting habitats. STC has over 50 years experience in national and international sea turtle research, education and conservation endeavors. The group's mission is to protect sea turtles and associated marine wildlife worldwide, with an emphasis on Florida and Caribbean. To achieve its mission, STC uses research, habitat protection, public education, community outreach, networking and advocacy as its basic tools. The group is world renowned for its successful, long-term sea turtle protection programs in Florida, Costa Rica, Panama and Bermuda. In Florida, STC is the leading sea turtle and coastal conservation group and has spearheaded efforts to establish and protect the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (the most important sea turtle nesting beach in the United States) and other critical sea turtle nesting sites in South Florida.

The mission of R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program (RJD) is to foster STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) literacy and advance marine conservation by conducting cutting edge scientific research and involving graduate, undergraduate and high school students through hands-on field and virtual learning experiences.

RJD research and STEM activities will expose students and teachers from across the globe to the importance of the ocean and terrestrial environments in their daily lives. They will be made aware of the threats facing our oceans and coasts and to the solutions for conservation. Education opportunities will be made especially for those in land-locked communities as well as those from under-served populations.

Pelican Harbor Seabird Station is a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center serving the greater Miami area. The Seabird Station has been rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing sick, injured and orphaned wildlife for 31 years. While the Seabird Station accepts all native wildlife, it is most famous for its work with brown pelicans.

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 $38.95 and $28.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com.

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.

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