Social Miami events August 27 to Sept 4

August 29 through September 4



Connect Florida Kick-Off

Wednesday, August 29, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Learn how you can make a positive impact on Florida! Come out for an evening of networking, fun, food and spirits and hear more about an innovative program created by Leadership Florida. This is a statewide young professionals' organization that connects Florida's young leaders in the 21 to 35 age range to each other, their local community and the community of Florida. Get in on the ground floor and make a difference! RSVP.


Romo the restaurant
1444 S.W. 8th Street, Little Havana






Caribbean "Team" Up Night

Wednesday, August 29, 6 to 10 p.m.

Join Equinox Fitness Club and Sandals Resorts for an evening of fitness, food, fun and frolic to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training. Your $15 donation includes refreshments, a fitness class and the use of the club's state-of-the-art fitness equipment. There will be raffles throughout the event with great prizes, and a special raffle for a weekend getaway to any of Sandals' luxury resorts in the Caribbean. So get in the spirit and come on out—a prize goes to the best Caribbean-inspired fitness outfit!


Equinox Fitness Club
The Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables
786-473-5708 (Olivia)










Hot, Hot, Hot Summer Luncheon & Boutique

Thursday, August 30, 10:30 a.m.

Katherine Fernandez Rundle, the first female Hispanic state attorney in Florida, will be honored as Woman of the Year by the Latin Auxiliary of Douglas Gardens at The Miami Jewish Home & Hospital during the group's annual "Hot, Hot, Hot" Summer Luncheon & Boutique. Rundle was appointed Miami's state attorney in 1993 and re-elected four times. The boutique will offer a vast collection of fashion and home accessories. Lunch begins at noon, and kosher dietary laws are observed. All proceeds from the event fund the salaries and equipment for the Music Therapy Program at Douglas Gardens. In conjunction with the University of Miami music therapy program, this program has become an effective tool in reaching patients with dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. The minimum donation is $45 per person and valet parking is available.


Douglas Gardens at the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital
5200 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami
305-762-1382






Showcase of Artworks from the Ann Storck Center

Thursday, August 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Art is helping adults with severe and multiple developmental disabilities at the Ann Storck Center discover their unique abilities and gain independence in everyday tasks. See this exhibition of their exceptional artworks, all of which will be available for sale, and enjoy the hospitality of Grumpy Dick's. A portion of the proceeds from the entire evening at the restaurant will go to the Center.
Pictured: "Chef 5" by Mindy S.


Grumpy Dick's Seafood & Grill in the Fountains Shops
801 S. University Drive, Plantation
954-452-1952






South Beach Fights Poverty with Fashion

Thursday, August 30, 7 to 10 p.m.

Style and Image Network and The United Nations Association of the Greater Miami Area's Young Professionals for International Cooperation invite you to an ethical fashion event to raise awareness about global poverty. See the stunning collection of Orangia's Janelle Funair of Miami. Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for non-members and can be reserved online.


The Bentley Hotel
510 Ocean Drive, South Beach
786-262-8555 (Patrick Valme)






"Summer Thursdays"

Thursdays through September

"Summer Thursdays" are still drawing in crowds at The Sports Club LA/Miami. Through September bring a guest - or get a member to bring you as a guest - for a workout on any Thursday. Afterwards, relax, socialize and enjoy the summer breeze at the Four Season's Bahia Bar. Sports Club LA/Miami Members and their guests will enjoy a special drink promotion just for them poolside on the 7th floor.


Sports Club LA/Miami
Four Seasons Tower, 1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami
305-533-1199






The Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show

August 31 – September 4

South Florida's largest home-products event will bring an international showcase of home improvement and design to Miami Beach over the Labor Day weekend. The event fills 230,000 square feet with over 1,200 displays of interior design, furniture and accessories and a variety of home improvement ideas for indoors and out. Meet this year's special guest Wanda Colon, designer on HGTV's "24 Hour Design." Informative seminars will be presented throughout the weekend by interior design and home improvement experts with thousands of ideas of interior updates, outdoor beautification projects and home renovations featured. The Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show is open Fri 6 to 10:30 p.m.; Sat & Sun noon to 10:30 p.m.; Mon noon to 7:30 p.m.; and Tues 6 to 10:30 p.m. Pictured: Room design by Conrad Bonet (one of the featured designers in this year's designer room vignettes).


Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
305-667-9299






Upcoming
Events



September 2
The Guava Rugelach Festival


September 7
An Evening of Russian Splendor


September 8
Sacco Gallery's Inaugural Exhibition


September 8 – 10
6th Annual Miami International Wine Fair


September 26
Chanel 2008 Resort & Cruise Show for the Golden Angels


September 28 – 30
Hollywood Beach Clambake


September 28
6th Annual “Wine on Harvest Moon”


September 29
MCM “Be a Kid Again Gala”









Upcoming Events

What When
Guava Rugelach Festival: Tropical Jewish Sound Sunday, September 2
An Evening of Russian Splendor Friday, September 7
Sacco Gallery's Inaugural Group Exhibition September 8
6th Annual Miami International Wine Fair September 8 through 10
Chanel 2008 Resort & Cruise Show for the Golden Angels Thursday, September 26
Hollywood Beach Clambake September 28 – 30
6th Annual “Wine on Harvest Moon” Friday, September 28
4th Annual “Be a Kid Again Gala: Tropical Twenties” Saturday, September 29