New Times Weekly activities

ISRAEL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA at the Arsht Center. Gil Shohat, Conductor - Giora Schmidt, Violin. Tuesday, February 12th at 8:30pm. Giora Schmidt is a protege of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who hand-selected Schmidt based on his skill and vast potential Performing Beethoven's seldom heard, yet powerful, Symphony No. 7. Sponsored by Judy and Donald Lefton. Tickets are $18 - $120. For more information click here.

DRESDEN PHILHARMONIC at the Broward Center. Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos, Conductor. Tuesday, February 19th at 8pm. Historic Orchestra over 130 years old serves as the cultural ambasssador for the city of Dresden, Germany. The programs include Wagner Three Excerpts from Die Meistersinger, Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 and more. Tickets are $18 - $120. For more information click here.

Exclusive Zap Dating Party at GEM Nightclub Feb. 2 at 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Complete a questionnaire about your personality at OneKeyAway.com. At the party, we will hand you a small device the size of a car alarm remote that has your personality embedded in it. When you approach someone, you press a button and point it to each other to test your compatibility. Great ice-breaking event! Only space for 200 single daters ages late 20s to mid 40s. Register today here or 310-766-4478.
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Hooligans Pub & Oyster Bar's annual SuperBowl Party!! Sunday, February 3rd. No Cover Charge-- Free $10,000 Superbowl Contest, Free 100 sq pool - 1st 100 people, Free Lead Change Shooters, Free Half Time Buffet, Flip Night after the Game, and Reserved Seating $10.00 per person. Must be 21 and over to enter-- Get over to Your Superbowl Headquarters Located at 9555 S. Dixie Hwy 305-667-9676. Click here for more information.

QUARTERDECK - SOUTH BEACH IS HOSTING THE ULTIMATE "INDOOR" TAILGATE TO THIS YEAR'S SUPER BOWL XLII ! With over 40 Flat Screen TV's, you and your friends can RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY for only $95 per person. Price includes all you care to drink Bud, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Amber Bock along with well drinks. In addition, you'll enjoy their signature Tailgate Pre-fixe menu from Fried Calamari and Coconut Shrimp Appetizers to Angus Steak, Ribs and Top Sirloin Steak entrees. Deserts include their famous Tempura Twinkies, Key Lime Pie and the death defying Triple Chocolate Cake. SUPER BOWL XLII AT QUARTERDECK SOUTH BEACH - DON'T MISS A THING! Reserve your seat today - 305.531.2441, For more information click here.

The Miami Beach Festival of the Arts will celebrate its 34th anniversary in 2008 by continuing its relationship with Coldwell Banker, title sponsor of the event. This signature community event showcases the juried artwork of over 150 artists from across the nation, exhibiting paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, and photography.The festival also features music and entertainment by South Florida performers, an international food court and plenty to do for the kids, including a children’s gallery with hands-on arts & crafts. Festival dates are February 9-10, 2008, from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. (both Saturday & Sunday) and will once again be located on the magnificent Ocean Terrace (East of Collins Ave between 73rd and 75th Street). For more information click here.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Romance In A Can presents its second annual romantic film festival, sparkling with twenty five engaging European independent feature-length romantic films never before seen in this country!

Produced locally by Red Chemistry Inc., Romance In A Can is the only romantic film festival in the United States! Romance In A Can pairs two weeks of screenings and special events at appropriate venues throughout Miami and the beaches, concurrent with a free film series for students at Florida International University. Participating locations include the Colony Theater, the Alliance Française, the Miami Beach Cinematheque, Books & Books Coral Gables, Byron Carlyle Theater, Maison d’Azur at the Anglers Hotel, Circa 39 and Coconut Groves’ Mutiny Hotel. Many of the evenings include receptions reflecting the film’s country of origin and three feature meet-and-greet sessions with the award-winning foreign filmmakers themselves: France’s Marc Esposito, Poland’s Lech Majewski and Israel’s Amir Manor. Click here for details.

Now in its sixth year, the Langerado Music Festival has established its place as the unofficial kickoff to music festival season. For the sixth annual Langerado Music Festival, organizers are taking it to the next level and moving the event to the expansive Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation.

Check out www.langerado.com for full line-up, directions and ticket details.

The line up this year includes; Beastie Boys . R.E.M. . Phil Lesh & Friends . 311 . Matisyahu . Thievery Corporation . The Roots . Gov't Mule . Ani DiFranco . Ben Folds . G. Love & Special Sauce . Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood . Built to Spill . The National . Les Claypool . Umphrey's McGee . And much more! If you are feeling lucky Click Here to enter to win a pair of tickets to the event of the year. Contest ends 2/21/08.

New Times would like to thank everyone who came out to support Artopia presented by City of Miami Cultural Arts and Entertainment. Our 20th Anniversary event was a huge success thanks to you the public. We would also like to thank our sponsors: City of Miami Cultural Arts and Entertainment, Belvedere Vodka, Stella Artois, Zin Master, A3 TV, and Sweat Records. A special thanks to The Fish House, Exquisito, Qdoba Mexican Grill, and Risque Business Bakery for providing us with delicious and tasty treats. Also our gift bag sponsors, Abad Corp, Laser Cosmetica , M4 – Miami Museum and members Month, DJ Scratch Academy, Rags to Riches, Pleasure Place, and Our Secret. All of the performers and participants made our party an exciting event thanks go out to Raffa + Rainer, ANR, Spam AllStars, Deuce Crew, DJ Hottpants, DJ Ryan Evans, and Black Jesus (Modernage), Circ X and Animate Objects Physical Theater, Kristina Ashley Bikini Line, Rucht D'Oleo Designs, U.D. / Style Lab, Romance in a Can, Ryan the Wheelbarrow, Adam Schrimmer and Carlos A. Navarro.


New Times' Taste 2008 a full-color, glossy magazine. Besides having the most comprehensive list of menus in town, Taste 2008 also provides each restaurant with an editorial capsule, online presence, hyperlink to website, and a detailed map featuring the location of the restaurant. This is an issue no restaurant can afford to pass up. Get on the phone and place an order today! Served Up February 21. To advertise, call 305-571-7534.

Check us out! The street team will be handing out plenty of Springbac,
a great new drink that replenishes nutrients essential to an active lifestyle. Springbac contains no caffeine, no taurine and no guarana, so it's a really healthy way to rejuvenate your body. Springbac. Replenish Responsibly. www.springbac.com

Win tickets to see Mauro Picotto show at Mansion this coming Saturday Jan 26th

Win a gift certificate to Intima Spa for a free tanning session! Intima Spa is located at 1434 Collins Ave. Call 305-695-8999 for more information or an appointment.




Win passes to Fun and Fit as a Family Perfect for the Gang!! . Gather your brood and head to Jungle Island on either Saturday or Sunday, Feb. 23 or 24, to enjoy exercise, healthful eating and plenty of together time-all in the name of improving your lifestyle habits.

Win tickets to Absinthe.
"Imagine Circque de Soleil as channeled through 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'..." THE NEW YORK TIMES. Grab your friends, bring your drinks back to your seat and take in the jaw dropping beauty & mystery of this extravaganza. Now through Febuary 17.


Win tickets to the off broadway hit Altar Boyz! Got Guilt? Come see the 2005 winner for Best Off Broadway Musical: Alter Boyz. is a laugh packed musical comedy that will rock into Coral Gables. A phenomenal hit in NY, Actors’ Playhouse will produce the first regional production with the “BOYZ”, Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan, and Abraham. Music and lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Walker, and book by Kevin Del Aguila, ALTAR BOYZ is a soul searching fun experience of love and acceptance with witty music and hot dancing. On stage from January 16 through February 10.

Win Tickets for two to visit BODIES THE EXHIBITION being shown at
300 SW 1st Avenue
Suite 214
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Celebrate the wonder of the human form at BODIES... The Exhibition and BODIES REVEALED, two phenomenal exhibitions about the amazing and complex machine we call the human body.

WIN A FREE MEMBERSHIP TO MIAMI VELVET®!
Miami Velvet® is Florida's largest on premise Swingers Club! Miami Velvet is a private club voted #1 erotic club in country! Located at 3901 NW 77 Ave (Directly off the Palmetto and NW 36th St.).

Win a free Columbia Sweat Racerback Top from Active Fit! Look good at the gym with apparel from Active Fit. Located at 2582 NE Miami Gardens Dr.