Downtown Hollywood International Film Series
Thursday, September 13 at 7 p.m.
This month's feature foreign film, sponsored by the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival and Downtown Hollywood, is "The Road Home." Subtitled in Chinese, the movie tells the story of Luo Yusheng who returns to his home village in Northern China for the funeral of his father. During the traditional burial ceremony of carrying his father's body back to his home village, Yusheng recalls the magical story of how his father and mother met. Interesting foreign films are screened every second Thursday for your enjoyment. Admission is $2 - includes the film and popcorn! Doors open at 6:30; movie begins at 7 p.m.
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
1770 Monroe Street (at U.S. 1), Hollywood
954-921-3016
Business Skills Workshop
Friday, September 14 at Noon
Meet Pat Morgan of Smooth Sailing and Ed Gorin of Gorin Communications who will present the second in a series of three Business Skills Workshops sponsored by Chamber South. The topic for this workshop is "What Your Business Card Says About You." The admission fee includes lunch - $15 for Chamber South members and $20 for others.
Office of Chamber South
6410 S.W. 80th Street, South Miami
305-661-1621 (Nicole)
2007 Florida Coastal Cleanup
Saturday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to noon
Be one of the local volunteers who will spend their morning collecting litter and debris from the Miami-Dade coastline. Not only will you be protecting the environment by eliminating debris that injures wildlife and contaminates our beaches, but your efforts will also be rewarded with free admission to an appreciation party from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Miami Seaquarium sponsored by Robert Allen Law. It's all part of the 22nd Annual International Coastal Cleanup sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy and supported by local businesses. Community service hours awarded to school kids and a positive sense of involvement to all volunteers. Click to learn more!
Seventeen locations through Miami-Dade
International Aroid Society Show and Sale
Saturday-Sunday. September 15-16, 9:30 a.m. to 4: p.m.
Get to know the Aroid, the common name for members of the family of plants sometimes known as the Philodendron family. This two-day show presented by the International Aroid Society will feature a comprehensive display and sale of Aroids with on-site experts available to provide advice on the selection process. Vendors will be on hand to sell a beautiful selection of aroids and other exotic plants. Admission to Fairchild Garden is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and young children.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami
305-667-1651
Kick-Off Luncheon
Tuesday, September 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy a special fashion presentation of the Resort 2008 Collection from Luca Luca and hear what's in store for Project: New Born this season. Co-Presidents Shelly Bermont, Nancy Degraff and Joslynn Drucilla Miller will be on hand to personally greet you. RSVP by phone or e-mail to RSVP@lucaluca.com.
Luca Luca Bal Harbour Shops
212-644-5568
Spa Soiree at Splash Spa
Wednesday, September 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Sports Club/LA-Miami, Splash Spa at Four Seasons Hotel, Miami Institute and RikRak are hosting a "ladies-only" Spa Soiree. Join them for an evening of pure indulgence with mini massages, facials, eyebrows, make-up and mini manis, and beauty consults with experts. The Miami Institute's Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Leonard Tachimes, M.D. will offer Botox, Juvederm and Restylane, and Dr. Tiffany Woods will offer acupuncture, all at very attractive prices. An exclusive selection of fine Argentinean wines will be provided by Vizcaya Wine Imports with hors d'oeuvres from Bahia at Four Seasons. Complimentary valet parking. $75 per person. RSVP today; space is limited.
Four Seasons Hotel & Tower
1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami
305-381-3993
Premiere Screening of "These Kids Mean Busines$"
Thursday, September 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Dr. Rudy Crew, will be on hand as local NFTE (National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship) students showcase their businesses in a National PBS documentary. NFTE is an international nonprofit whose programs are aimed at young people from low income communities. The goal is to teach these young people to think like entrepremeurs and take control of their futures! Join NFTE and Dr. Crew for the premiere screening of "These Kids Mean Busines$." Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call or e-mail dulce.damon@nfte.com.
WLRN Studios
172 N.E. 15th Street, Miami
305-665-1141
The National Spiritual Ensemble
Thursday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m.
The National Spiritual Ensemble is devoted to preserving the art and tradition of Negro spirituals through captivating and emotional performances. The nine voices that comprise the ensemble perform to sell-out audiences across the country. Tickets for this performance of the Eisenhart Concert Series are $30 General Admission; $20 for Seniors; $15 for Students; group discounts available.
St. Thomas Episcopal Parish
5690 N. Kendall Drive, Miami
305-661-3436
World Flight Adventure Gala
Saturday, September 22 at 7 p.m.
Celebrate the amazing round-the-world flight with Florida Memorial University senior Barrington Irving, the youngest person and the first of African descent to ever to fly solo around the globe. This Jamaica-born young man found his passion for flying at age 15, spending free time doing odd jobs at the airport to pay for flying lessons. Over time he earned his private, commercial and flight instructor licenses and instrument rating, readying him for his famous world flight. The aircraft he used was assembled by airplane manufacturer Columbia after Barrington got all the components donated by various manufacturers. The celebratory dinner will benefit the nonprofit he founded in 2005, Experience Aviation, Inc., which guides and encourages youth pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace. Tickets are $125 and $60 for students with valid ID.
Florida Memorial University
15800 N.W. 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens
305-537-9291
Upcoming
Events
Starting September 26
La Marea presents “La Notte”
September 28
6th Annual Sunset Tavern Golf Classic
Sept. 28 – 30
Hollywood Beach Clambake
September 28
6th Annual “Wine on Harvest Moon”
September 28
Pisco Montesierpe Benefit for Peru
Sept.29 – Nov.10
Festival Miami
September 29
MCM “Be a Kid Again Gala”
October 13
“The Green Ball”
November 7
Pre-Opening Benefit Performance of Rockettes
Upcoming Events
What When
La Marea presents “La Notte” Starting September 26
6th Annual Sunset Tavern Golf Classic Friday, September 28
Hollywood Beach Clambake September 28 – 30
6th Annual “Wine on Harvest Moon” Friday, September 28
Festival Miami September 29 – November 10
4th Annual “Be a Kid Again Gala: Tropical Twenties” Saturday, September 29
“The Green Ball” Friday, October 13
Pre-Opening Benefit Performance of Rockettes Wednesday, November 7
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