ArtCrowd Event - Rock Stars of the Art World
Thursday
March 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Turn up the volume on your culture dial and scope out the biggest art superstars of the past five decades at 2 cutting-edge galleries in the Wynwood Arts District. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. join ArtCrowd at Gary Nader Art Gallery, 62 N.E. 27th Street, for Frank Stella - Five Decades of Paintings and Sculpture. The group then moves to the Center for Visual Communication, 541 N.W. 27th Street, to hear Bill Goldston talk about what it's like to work side by side with great artists of our time, Rauschenberg, Rosenquist, Johns and more, and to see 120 of the "greatest hits" from the archives of the legendary studio ULAE. Tear it up with ArtCrowd and check out the delicious offerings of bin no. 18, and cocktails by UV Vodka, courtesy of AMC Liaisons. Admission is free for ArtCrowd members; $15 for others. Space is limited so RSVP please!
A visit to two galleries
Wynwood Arts District
305-673-7530, Ext. 1015
In the Mood for Pop
Thursday
March 27 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Beginning in London in the mid-1950's Pop Art - a visual arts movement expressing popular mass culture - found artists using themes influenced by advertising, everyday products and comic books. Opera Gallery's exhibition "In the Mood for Pop" features the exciting and kitschy works of contemporary masters, like Warhol, Wesselmann, and Lichtenstein, along with the paintings by emerging international avant-garde artists. The exhibition's opening reception offers an international mix of art and music with celebrated guest DJ Benjamin Franklin in honor of the Winter Music Conference. The reception is by invitation only so to be included, you must call 305-868-3337. See In the Mood for Pop through April 13. Pictured: Tom Wesselmann; "Bedroom Face with Orange."
Opera Gallery at Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
305-868-3337
Six Degrees Night featuring Gaudi and Jef Stott
Thursday
March 27 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
London-based Italian-born Gaudi's music, an organic fusion of dub, electronica and worldbeat, has been topping the charts in the UK. Gaudi himself is an in-demand producer and remixer for some of the most important names in music. Jef Stott, a founding member of Lumin and Stellamara, will perform a moody Middle Eastern piece with dub elements that was specifically designed for this event. He is a trained anthropologist and studied with master musicians from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Iran and Turkey, and their music and instruments figure in his compositions and production work. Accompanying is Zeb on oud and light percussion. Bob Duskis and The Worker from Six Degrees Records will DJ before and after the sets. Part of the Rhythm Foundation 20-year Retrospective. Admission is $10.
CIFO Art Space
1018 N. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-672-5202 (Laura Quinlan)
Jazz at MOCA
Friday
March 28 at 8 p.m.
Mantra World Music Ensemble will perform at Jazz at MOCA, the museum's monthly free outdoor concert. A perennial favorite on the South Florida concert scene, Mantra is known for their unique blend of original and classic music that is a high energy celebration of jazz, Latin and Afro-fusion rhythms. Under the direction of percussionist and vocalist Marlon Moore, Mantra is composed of musicians from Spanish, South American, Afro-Caribbean and American cultures. MOCA will be open from 7 to 10 pm so visitors may tour the exhibition Pivot Points, Part 1: Defining MOCA's Collection. Jazz at MOCA, held the last Friday of every month, is the longest-running free jazz concert series in South Florida. It is generously sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company and the City of North Miami.
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami
305-893-6211
World Premiere of NIGHTSPOT
Friday – Sunday
March 28 – 30
NIGHTSPOT, Miami City Ballet's first major commission, involves two of the most celebrated artists of our time. Twyla Tharp has created some of the most memorable and innovative dances in the modern repertory and has also worked extensively on Broadway and in Hollywood. This commission is Tharp's first major work for a ballet company in 5 years. For it, she has joined forces with Elvis Costello who is providing an original musical composition. Costello's musical curiosity is expansive: besides rock and roll, it ranges from classical to jazz to country. Tharp created NIGHTSPOT on 18 MCB dancers, and Costello's composition, which features new music intertwined with various motifs and quotations from existing songs, is written for a 9-piece onstage dance band and a 32-piece orchestra in the pit. Isaac Mizrahi, one of the world's most famous fashion designers, created the costumes for the new work. Also on Program IV are three outstanding ballets by George Balanchine: Square Dance, a classical ballet set to baroque music by Vivaldi and Corelli; Balanchine's homage to Italian folk dancing with the dynamic and speedy Tarantella, set to music by Gottschalk; and the French-style Sonatine, set to music by Ravel. A pre-performance talk by Edward Villella and/or his artistic staff will be conducted, free to the ticketed audience 45 minutes prior to curtain. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday (program does not include Sonatine to accommodate festivities related to the premiere); 8 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets range from $125 to $19 and are available through MCB Box Office, the Arsht Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Pictured: Callie Manning and Carlos Guerra; photo by Bruce Weber.
The Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
1-877-929-7010
arteaméricas
Friday – Monday
March 28 – 31
Merrill Lynch arteaméricas, the premier art fair from Latin America, will return to Miami for its sixth year. See the latest in paintings, sculpture and multimedia from contemporary artists as well as renowned, established artists. Seventy of the best galleries from the Americas, selected by the fair's advisory committee of art experts, will be in attendance, displaying works by internationally celebrated artists, including Fernando Botero, Wilfredo Lam, Jesús Soto, Rufino Tamayo, and Joaquin Torres-Garcia, to name a few. Among the vanguard contemporary artists whose works are on view are José Bedía, Tony Bechara, José Pedro Costigliolo, Eduardo Chapela, Bastón Díaz, León Ferrari, Carmen Herrera, Kcho and Hugo Zapata. Supported by South Florida's prestigious art institutions, arteaméricas has year after year exceeded all expectations with outstanding exhibits and excellent sales while maintaining its intimate boutique feel. The art offered for sale ranges from $2,000 to $1 million. arteaméricas is open from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday; and Monday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door. Admission is free from noon to 2 p.m. every day.
Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall A
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
305-854-3050
3rd Annual Women's International Film Festival
Friday - Sunday
March 28 – April 6
Ten days of films, art, workshops, discussions and fun are being presented by the Women's International Film & Arts Festival, kicking off with "Steam," starring Ruby Dee, Ally Sheedy, Kate Seigel and Chelsea Handler, at the Gusman Center. This year's festival line-up features more than 100 films from 15 countries. Through the films presented by the festival, issues are explored that affect, empower and celebrate women. Visit the website to view the entire line-up of films and special events. Tickets range from $7 for members to $55 for opening night film, concert and party.
Various Venues in South Florida
305-653-9700
Books by Design: Amazing Structures
Saturday
March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Make a book out of one single sheet of paper! Fold, cut, and decoratively stencil; transform a single sheet of paper into your own unique book. Based on early Japanese fold or maze books - hence the name a-mazing structures - this art form will be taught at The Wolfsonian-FIU by Miami artist Maria Gonzalez, who has taken courses on this technique and also invented her own style of creating these unstructured books. This 3 hour workshop will give you the how-to, and provides all the materials necessary. Once you make the book, you decide on the content, be it a book of poetry, a personal journal, favorite photographs, whatever is special to you. Limited space; RSVP required. Workshop cost is $10 for members; $20 for all others.
Wolfsonian - FIU
1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
305-535-2644 (Julia)
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Saturday
March 29 at 7 p.m.
A bold new production of Lewis Carroll's classic fairy tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, adapted and directed by Stephanie Ansin, will premiere at The PlayGround Theatre. In this version, co-adapted and designed by Fernando Calzadilla, time, space and cultures collide as the precocious heroine tackles the challenges of her ever-changing world in this familiar tale unfolding with a tropical twist. Performances run through April 13 - see complete schedule. Tickets are $15 each, $10 for groups of 20 or more, and $5 when purchased by students through Culture Shock.
PlayGround Theatre
9806 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
305-751-9550, Ext. 223
Spring Arts Festival
Saturday & Sunday
March 29 and 30
Two days of non-stop activities at Grace Café and Galleries celebrate the thirty-year career of Purvis Young. On exhibit at Grace Galleries since 2006, Young's work has been exhibited at important American art museums, as well as public and private galleries. A collection of over 200 never before seen works by Purvis Young, including important pieces from the 1980's on metal, wood paper and fabric, will be available for purchase. Artwork by emerging and established artists from Europe, South America and Latin America will also be showcased, along with dance workshops, live music from the Peruvian Andres, and a new "Spring in Provence" menu. On Saturday, visit the Tango Cafe between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. to learn the Tango and be part of an extravagant dance performance piece. Join revelers in the mini-Milonga outdoors under the beautiful South Florida skies. On Sunday learn Chacarera, Argentina's lively and rhythmic traditional Folkloric dance, from Master Instructor Claudio Ponce. The Basic Walk Chacarera Part 1 begins at 1 p.m., and at 2:15 p.m. Part 2 features Folklore Technique. No matter your dance experience, Ponce will inspire the dancer within you with his passion and energy. One workshop is $35, and two are $50. If you plan to dance, come wearing comfortable clothes. Saturday's activities are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Reservations please for the dance workshops.
Grace Cafe and Galleries
49 N. Federal Highway, Dania Beach
954-921-1231 (Clare Vickery)
Free Gospel Sunday
Sunday
March 30 at 4 p.m.
The Arsht Center and Gospel AM 1490 WMBM are hosting a monthly series of concerts celebrating great American music and featuring many of this community's best and brightest gospel soloists and choirs. This month's line-up includes: The Woods, Sisturz, Second Baptist Church, Richmond Heights and the New Birth Baptist Church Cathedral of Faith International. The concert, which will be performed in the Knight Concert Hall, is free and open to the public. Tickets can be reserved in advance by calling the box office and will also be available on the day of the concert. Free parking in Lots C and E.
Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-949-6722
Side-By-Side Concert
Sunday
March 30 at 7 p.m.
Michael Tilson Thomas makes a special appearance at this year's Side-By-Side performance, featuring Miami-Dade's finest student musicians playing alongside New World Symphony Fellows. The jewel of NWS's community engagement and education programs, this event is a guaranteed heart-warmer! The concert is free, but ticket reservations are required.
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-673-3331
Seeking Original Children's Art
Monday
March 31
Lehrman Community Day School is seeking original works of art from children, pre-school through middle school, for its first Community-Wide Art Contest. The winners of the "Think Outside The Box" Art Contest will be announced by Tom Lollar, Director of Visual Arts for the New York Lincoln Center, at an event on April 10 at the Sagamore Art Hotel. The artwork will be displayed at the Miami Children's Museum, and the prizes are a weekend stay at the Sagamore and Toys 'R' Us gift cards. The work must use a shoe box and a creative mind - no plants, animals, water, sharp objects of food may be used. Drop off the work at Lehrman School on or before Monday, March 31.
Lehrman Community Day School
77th Street and Dickens Avenue, Miami Beach
305-710-7258 (Diane Breslow)
Opening Night Fandango Party
Thursday
April 3 at 7:30 p.m.
The Miami Beach Dance Festival kicks off in high style with a party and informal Fandango performance by Ballet Contemporaneo de Oaxaca. It will be a lively evening with music, dancing and audience participation that includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Admission is free.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
305-858-7002
5th Annual Miami Beach Dance Festival
April 3 – 13
Over 50 artists, representing six dance companies, will share their love and enthusiasm for dance through a multitude of performances and activities during the Miami Beach Dance Festival presented by Momentum Dance Company. See Ballet Hispanico's first ever Miami performance; festival newcomer BrazzDance Theater; "Fandango" by Ballet Contemporaneo de Oaxaca from Mexico; a return visit from Florida Dance Theatre, a chamber ballet company; an incomparable collaboration of Ballet Flamenco La Rosa and Breffni Irish step-dancers; and two World Premieres offered by Momentum Dance Company. Visit their website for information about performances, special events and master classes.
Various Venues
305-858-7002
Steve Martin's "The Underpants"
Thursday – Sunday
April 3 – 6
In 1911 Carl Sternheim wrote "Die Hose," which was promptly banned by the German government as immoral. The story centered on a Dusseldorf matron who becomes the center of attention when her underpants accidentally fall to her ankles while watching a parade. Steve Martin's adaptation of the piece is a fast-paced, brilliant and outrageous sex farce - "hilarious and bawdy!" according to the Village Voice after its premiere in New York. It's been making audiences around the country laugh ever since, and you will too at FIU Theatre's production, directed by Stephen Neal. Performances are Thurs - Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and $8 for seniors and FIU students and alumni. Pictured: Paul Perez, Cairo Cangas and Josh Dobarganes.
Wertheim Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre
FIU University Park Campus, Miami
305-348-3789
Pre-Opening of "The Mission"
Friday
April 4 at 7 p.m.
New Theatre presents Jules Tasca's "The Mission," a tempestuous 2-character play about life-altering decisions. Within the confines of a penitentiary a trusting priest is drawn closer to the heart of darkness of a prisoner; the results are a double tragedy. Directed by Ricky J. Martinez, the actors, Ricky Waugh and William Gressman, will exchange roles every other night displaying their talent and versatility. The play previews on Thursday, April 3, at 8 p.m. (tickets are $20), and the Friday night performance includes a pre-show reception catered by Catering by Lovables (tickets are $55 for performance and reception). Performances continue through May 4.
New Theatre
4120 Laguna Street, Coral Gables
305-443-5909 (Box Office)
Gables Gallery Night
Friday
April 4 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Join the fun every first Friday when Gables Gallery Night attracts collectors and young professionals to the art galleries, sidewalk tapas bars, fine restaurants and clubs in safe, comfortable downtown Coral Gables. Whisked between galleries aboard free air-conditioned minibus limousines or the city's quaint trolleys, thousands of visitors join local residents at Greater Miami's liveliest monthly event. Enjoy complementary refreshments, stroll through exhibitions of contemporary and modern Latin American, North American, and European art, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, works on paper and photography, along with art books, in a downtown area chock full of fascinating boutiques. Top off your evening in one of Coral Gables' celebrated dining spots - all within easy walking distance! Click to view participating member galleries.
Throughout the Coral Gables Business District
305-444-4493
Art in the Park Concert Series
Friday
April 4 from 7 to 11 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana with the support of the City of Coral Gables and local businesses is hosting another great Art in the Park Concert Series, a musical element to the already famous monthly art walk. Over 50 artists of growing national and international reputation will exhibit their works and perform live art demonstrations for the viewing public. Made possible by its sponsors and the Title Sponsor, Old Spanish Village, the concert series continues on the first Friday of April, October, November and December. The sounds of Latin funk and Latin jazz, with performances at 7:15 p.m. by the Juan Turros Quartet, at 8:45 Grammy Award winner Negroni's Trio, and at 9:45 Big Brooklyn Red. A musical mix-‘em-ups of Latin des-car-gas! See you all there!
Ponce Circle Park
Kiwanis Club of Little Havana
Ballet Hispanico
Friday
April 4 at 8 p.m.
Miami Beach Dance Festival is proud to present one of the nation's preeminent ambassadors of Hispanic culture, Ballet Hispanico, in its first performance in Miami. Originally founded to provide dance training and performance opportunities for underprivileged Latino youth in 1970, the company's dynamic mission inspires an appreciation for the rich heritage of America's growing Hispanic population. Its 13 dancers perform works by the foremost Latino choreographers of our time, as well as those of emerging artists. The program includes Caravanserai (choreography by Talley Beatty, music by Carlos Santana); Club Havana (Pedro Ruiz, López, Gonzáles, Salim, Prado and Repilado); and Déjame Soñar (Alexandre Magno, Tito Puente, Pink Martini and LaLupe). Tickets range from $25 to $50 for premier seating and $12 for students and seniors.
Dade County Auditorium
2901 West Flagler Street, Miami
305-858-7002
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Gold tournament May 2, 2008
USO Celebrity Cadillac Invitational Golf Tournament we are hosting May 2, 2008 at the Miami Beach Golf Club. We would like to invite individuals and companies that would like to participate as a sponsor or as a participant/golfer in the Golf Tournament and or Awards Dinner. Today, more than ever our troops need the comfort and morale boosting activities that the USO provides.We are looking for companies and individuals like you that share our devotion to the men and women of our nation's military.
As you know, the USO (United Service Organization) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization; not a government agency. They depend on the financial support of individual donors and corporate partners .
This first ever USO Golf Tournament to be held in Miami is designed to assist the organization in it's many needs. Attached are the sponsor opportunities. We appreciate you taking he time to review the documents to see how you, and others you feel would be appropriate (especially former military personnel), might be able to participate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Warmest regards,
Elisa
Elisa Gaudet
Executive Golf International
NYC office: 646 678 5747
elisa@execgolfintl.com
www.execgolfintl.com
As you know, the USO (United Service Organization) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization; not a government agency. They depend on the financial support of individual donors and corporate partners .
This first ever USO Golf Tournament to be held in Miami is designed to assist the organization in it's many needs. Attached are the sponsor opportunities. We appreciate you taking he time to review the documents to see how you, and others you feel would be appropriate (especially former military personnel), might be able to participate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Warmest regards,
Elisa
Elisa Gaudet
Executive Golf International
NYC office: 646 678 5747
elisa@execgolfintl.com
www.execgolfintl.com
Tickets for Sale
Kid Rock
Hard Rock Live
Hollywood, FL
Wed, 05/07/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Katt Williams: It's Pimpin' Pimpin' Tour
BankAtlantic Center Sinatra Theatre
Sunrise, FL
Thu, 05/15/08
on sale: 03/29/08
Jim Gaffigan
The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Fri, 08/15/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Citizen Cope
Culture Room
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Wed, 06/18/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Guitars and Saxes 2008
The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Sat, 05/31/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Zo's Summer Grove All-Star Basketball Game
American Airlines Arena
Miami, FL
Sun, 07/13/08
on sale: 04/01/08
She Wants Revenge
Revolution Live
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Wed, 05/21/08
on sale: 03/29/08
Hatebreed
Revolution Live
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Tue, 05/20/08
on sale: 03/29/08
Avenue Q
Ziff Ballet Opera House The Arsht Center
Miami, FL
Tue, 05/13/08
more dates
on sale: 03/30/08
Otep
Culture Room
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Mon, 04/28/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Casualties
STUDIO A
Miami, FL
Mon, 05/05/08
on sale: 03/29/08
Yo Majesty
STUDIO A
Miami, FL
Fri, 05/23/08
on sale: 03/26/08
An Evening with Yes
Hard Rock Live
Hollywood, FL
Fri, 08/01/08
on sale: 03/28/08
All Star Boxing, Inc & Showtime Cable Network Present 7 Exciting Bouts
Miccosukee Indian Gaming
Miami, FL
Fri, 04/11/08
on sale: 03/26/08
Corey Smith
Culture Room
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Thu, 05/22/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Filter
Culture Room
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Thu, 05/08/08
on sale: 03/28/08
The Dwarves
STUDIO A
Miami, FL
Fri, 04/25/08
on sale: 03/29/08
Punk Bunny
STUDIO A
Miami, FL
Thu, 04/03/08
on sale: 03/29/08
1re Festival De LA Comedia Dominicana
Miami Dade County Auditorium
Miami, FL
Sat, 04/19/08
on sale: 03/25/08
Hard Rock Live
Hollywood, FL
Wed, 05/07/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Katt Williams: It's Pimpin' Pimpin' Tour
BankAtlantic Center Sinatra Theatre
Sunrise, FL
Thu, 05/15/08
on sale: 03/29/08
Jim Gaffigan
The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Fri, 08/15/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Citizen Cope
Culture Room
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Wed, 06/18/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Guitars and Saxes 2008
The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Sat, 05/31/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Zo's Summer Grove All-Star Basketball Game
American Airlines Arena
Miami, FL
Sun, 07/13/08
on sale: 04/01/08
She Wants Revenge
Revolution Live
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Wed, 05/21/08
on sale: 03/29/08
Hatebreed
Revolution Live
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Tue, 05/20/08
on sale: 03/29/08
Avenue Q
Ziff Ballet Opera House The Arsht Center
Miami, FL
Tue, 05/13/08
more dates
on sale: 03/30/08
Otep
Culture Room
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Mon, 04/28/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Casualties
STUDIO A
Miami, FL
Mon, 05/05/08
on sale: 03/29/08
Yo Majesty
STUDIO A
Miami, FL
Fri, 05/23/08
on sale: 03/26/08
An Evening with Yes
Hard Rock Live
Hollywood, FL
Fri, 08/01/08
on sale: 03/28/08
All Star Boxing, Inc & Showtime Cable Network Present 7 Exciting Bouts
Miccosukee Indian Gaming
Miami, FL
Fri, 04/11/08
on sale: 03/26/08
Corey Smith
Culture Room
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Thu, 05/22/08
on sale: 03/28/08
Filter
Culture Room
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Thu, 05/08/08
on sale: 03/28/08
The Dwarves
STUDIO A
Miami, FL
Fri, 04/25/08
on sale: 03/29/08
Punk Bunny
STUDIO A
Miami, FL
Thu, 04/03/08
on sale: 03/29/08
1re Festival De LA Comedia Dominicana
Miami Dade County Auditorium
Miami, FL
Sat, 04/19/08
on sale: 03/25/08
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Careers @ Bacardi: Business Analytics Director
Business Analytics Director
Seal Beach, CA
Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., a United States distributor and marketer of premium beverage alcohol products, is a subsidiary of Bacardi Limited. We boast a brand portfolio of some of the most recognized and top selling spirits in the world. Bacardi U.S.A. is best known for BACARDI rum, which has been the number-one selling spirit in the United States for more than 25 years.
Bacardi’s roots date back to 1862, when founder Don Facundo Bacardi revolutionized spirits making by producing the world’s first light bodied rum.
In addition to BACARDI, the Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. portfolio includes: GREY GOOSE vodka, the world’s favorite super premium vodka; DEWAR’S Scotch, the top selling blended Scotch in the U.S.; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, the top super premium gin in the U.S; .MARTINI & ROSSI vermouth, the favorite vermouth in the world; CAZADORES blue agave tequila, the top selling 100% blue agave tequila in the world and other notable brands and labels.
We are actively seeking a Director of Business Analytics for a Business Unit based out of Seal Beach, CA. This is a highly dynamic leadership position. Consumer goods BU/Brand P&S Analytics background is a must.
position overview
- Deliver consistent and accurate business decision support, controls and insightful analysis in order to drive excellence in CBU (Client Business Unit) execution.
duties and responsibilities
· Command and instill a value creation mindset throughout Distributor and Bacardi Analytics team
· Build upon monthly analysis provided with a focus on future opportunities by identifying business variances and performance
· Analyze monthly report of distributor profitability & pricing working to identify potential opportunities for value creation
· Examine and identify resource allocation opportunities
· Lead the integration and planning between Bacardi & Distributor financial management, evaluation and reporting to ensure A & P effectiveness & efficiency
· Plan for synergistic financial reporting and ROI between Distributor & CBU
· Identify gaps and develop processes to support value creation
· Lead the Business Plan process for CBU
· Elevate the standards and expectations for A&P effectiveness and efficiencies including ROI for Bacardi & Distributor
· Coordinate Quarterly program and sales driver evaluation (KPI’s)
· Monthly Budget & Financial Analysis of results
· Support monthly Distributor & Brand Business Reviews
· Proactively identify strategic opportunities & risks in collaboration with stakeholders to accelerate growth
· Monthly market analysis and assessment of competitors and market intelligence with a focus on the future and value creation
· Drive market intelligence into the business plan process and how we go to market at the local market level
· Feed local market programs to the Shared Services Center with an eye on sharing of Best Practices
minimum requirements
· Strong analytical thinking.
· Superior technical skills.
· Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
· Ability to interact with senior and executive level management.
· Bachelors degree in Business or related field; MBA preferred.
· Three to five years previous experience; beverage alcohol experience a plus.
· Experience in an analytical role.
We offer competitive base pay, a generous bonus program, and truly outstanding benefits. If you meet our qualifications and would like to explore becoming part of the Bacardi U.S.A. family, please apply online or email a copy of your resume to careers@bacardi.com , and include the job code 2007078 in your subject line.
Seal Beach, CA
Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., a United States distributor and marketer of premium beverage alcohol products, is a subsidiary of Bacardi Limited. We boast a brand portfolio of some of the most recognized and top selling spirits in the world. Bacardi U.S.A. is best known for BACARDI rum, which has been the number-one selling spirit in the United States for more than 25 years.
Bacardi’s roots date back to 1862, when founder Don Facundo Bacardi revolutionized spirits making by producing the world’s first light bodied rum.
In addition to BACARDI, the Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. portfolio includes: GREY GOOSE vodka, the world’s favorite super premium vodka; DEWAR’S Scotch, the top selling blended Scotch in the U.S.; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, the top super premium gin in the U.S; .MARTINI & ROSSI vermouth, the favorite vermouth in the world; CAZADORES blue agave tequila, the top selling 100% blue agave tequila in the world and other notable brands and labels.
We are actively seeking a Director of Business Analytics for a Business Unit based out of Seal Beach, CA. This is a highly dynamic leadership position. Consumer goods BU/Brand P&S Analytics background is a must.
position overview
- Deliver consistent and accurate business decision support, controls and insightful analysis in order to drive excellence in CBU (Client Business Unit) execution.
duties and responsibilities
· Command and instill a value creation mindset throughout Distributor and Bacardi Analytics team
· Build upon monthly analysis provided with a focus on future opportunities by identifying business variances and performance
· Analyze monthly report of distributor profitability & pricing working to identify potential opportunities for value creation
· Examine and identify resource allocation opportunities
· Lead the integration and planning between Bacardi & Distributor financial management, evaluation and reporting to ensure A & P effectiveness & efficiency
· Plan for synergistic financial reporting and ROI between Distributor & CBU
· Identify gaps and develop processes to support value creation
· Lead the Business Plan process for CBU
· Elevate the standards and expectations for A&P effectiveness and efficiencies including ROI for Bacardi & Distributor
· Coordinate Quarterly program and sales driver evaluation (KPI’s)
· Monthly Budget & Financial Analysis of results
· Support monthly Distributor & Brand Business Reviews
· Proactively identify strategic opportunities & risks in collaboration with stakeholders to accelerate growth
· Monthly market analysis and assessment of competitors and market intelligence with a focus on the future and value creation
· Drive market intelligence into the business plan process and how we go to market at the local market level
· Feed local market programs to the Shared Services Center with an eye on sharing of Best Practices
minimum requirements
· Strong analytical thinking.
· Superior technical skills.
· Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
· Ability to interact with senior and executive level management.
· Bachelors degree in Business or related field; MBA preferred.
· Three to five years previous experience; beverage alcohol experience a plus.
· Experience in an analytical role.
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Improv show - this Sunday at 5 pm
End the weekend with a laugh. I'm in an improv comedy troupe calledChasing Tales, and this Sunday afternoon, we're performing at Out ofthe Blue cafe (2426 NE 2nd Ave., near the Design District). Showtime's5 pm. This is our second performance at the cafe, and our last show was atotal blast. We had more than 50 people and got rave reviews. You'llenjoy our light-hearted take on improvised storytelling, not tomention one of the best capuccinos in town. Please come -- and bringfriends! Much improv love to y'all, Dan Grech
Join Me for the Celebrity 5K this Sunday, March 30, 2008
Friends & Colleagues,
There is an extremely important (and fun!) event occurring this Sunday morning (March 30th). Thousands of runners and walkers will sweat and strut their stuff for 3.1 miles, all in support of eradicating homelessness in Miami Dade.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Celebrity 5k (www.celebrity5k.com) for Community Partnership for the Homeless (www.cphi.org) kicks off at 8am on Watson Island (Miami Children's Museum off of the MacArthur Causeway) and finishes in Miami Beach with an after party following at Nikki Beach.
Community Partnership for the Homeless is an organization crucial to our community and is now viewed as the national model in its category. Please join me and the other members of the Next Generation Council on Sunday morning to celebrate CPH's success to date, to contribute to continuing its fight and to get your Sunday off to a healthy and beautiful start.
There is an extremely important (and fun!) event occurring this Sunday morning (March 30th). Thousands of runners and walkers will sweat and strut their stuff for 3.1 miles, all in support of eradicating homelessness in Miami Dade.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Celebrity 5k (www.celebrity5k.com) for Community Partnership for the Homeless (www.cphi.org) kicks off at 8am on Watson Island (Miami Children's Museum off of the MacArthur Causeway) and finishes in Miami Beach with an after party following at Nikki Beach.
Community Partnership for the Homeless is an organization crucial to our community and is now viewed as the national model in its category. Please join me and the other members of the Next Generation Council on Sunday morning to celebrate CPH's success to date, to contribute to continuing its fight and to get your Sunday off to a healthy and beautiful start.
Dog looking for home
Toby is a sweet 49-pound neutered male mixed breed looking for a home (I think he is a mix between a wheaten terrier and an airdale terrier). He doesn't shed, is one year and four months old, gets along very well with kids and other dogs. He's house trained as well as very affectionate. His owner couldn't keep him but will really miss him. He had his annual shots yesterday and is in good condition and available to a good stable home.
If you need any more pics please let me know. Give me a call at 786-597-2884 if you have any questions. Pass this onto your friends please :)
Thanks!
Oriane Lluch
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Oriane Ambre Lluch
OrianeLluch @ gmail.com
If you need any more pics please let me know. Give me a call at 786-597-2884 if you have any questions. Pass this onto your friends please :)
Thanks!
Oriane Lluch
--
Oriane Ambre Lluch
OrianeLluch @ gmail.com
All Ivy + dinner April 1, 2008
Our next All Ivy + dinner is hosted by the incomparable Leejee Suh and the MIT Club of South Florida. Thanks Leejee!!
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Time: 6:30PM
Restaurant: Abokado Sushi
900 S. Miami Ave, 305-347-3700
http://www.abokadosushi.com/
Dear All Ivy +,
Please come to the second All Ivy + dinner at Abokado, the new and
highly - anticipated Japanese Pan-Latin fusion restaurant in Mary Brickell
Village. Join your colleagues and friends for this fantastic menu at
a great new venue!
An Assortment of Appetizers:
Hamachi Chiles Rellenos: tempura battered rainbow chiles stuffed with
hamachi, served with a trio of sauces.
Sunomono Salad: buckwheat noodles and julienne vegetables tossed in a
poblano-miso vinaigrette.
Revolucion Roll: spicy tuna and asparagus topped with albacore tuna
and ginger-garlic ponzu.
Choice of Entree:
Corriander Seared Tuna: Latin veggie spring roll, colantro pesto and
chile-spiked pumpkin seeds.
Grilled Beef Filet: Peruvian corn succotash, with yucca mash and
chipotle BBQ sauce
Vegetarian entree upon request
Dessert:
Ume-Raspberry Sorbet
The menu is $40 per person, including tax and tip (please bring cash).
Parking is available in the lot in Mary Brickell Village.
RSVP to allivyplus@yahoo.com ASAP (Seating limited to 40)
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Time: 6:30PM
Restaurant: Abokado Sushi
900 S. Miami Ave, 305-347-3700
http://www.abokadosushi.com/
Dear All Ivy +,
Please come to the second All Ivy + dinner at Abokado, the new and
highly - anticipated Japanese Pan-Latin fusion restaurant in Mary Brickell
Village. Join your colleagues and friends for this fantastic menu at
a great new venue!
An Assortment of Appetizers:
Hamachi Chiles Rellenos: tempura battered rainbow chiles stuffed with
hamachi, served with a trio of sauces.
Sunomono Salad: buckwheat noodles and julienne vegetables tossed in a
poblano-miso vinaigrette.
Revolucion Roll: spicy tuna and asparagus topped with albacore tuna
and ginger-garlic ponzu.
Choice of Entree:
Corriander Seared Tuna: Latin veggie spring roll, colantro pesto and
chile-spiked pumpkin seeds.
Grilled Beef Filet: Peruvian corn succotash, with yucca mash and
chipotle BBQ sauce
Vegetarian entree upon request
Dessert:
Ume-Raspberry Sorbet
The menu is $40 per person, including tax and tip (please bring cash).
Parking is available in the lot in Mary Brickell Village.
RSVP to allivyplus@yahoo.com ASAP (Seating limited to 40)
THIS WEEK AT THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU March 27, 2008
THIS WEEK AT THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU
PUBLIC TALK
Thursday, March 27, 7pm
"LE CORBUSIER, THE NEW WOMAN, AND DOMESTIC REFORM"—Mary McLeod, professor of architecture at Columbia University, explores the relationship between Le Corbusier's architecture and the emergence of the New Woman in France in the 1920s. Free to members and students; $10 all others.
DOCUMENTARY SERIES: SEARCHING FOR SECURITY IN AN INSECURE WORLD
These films expose contemporary crises. Curated by Barron Sherer and cosponsored by The Jack D. Gordon's Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship Studies' Program in National Security Studies.
Friday, March 28, 7pm
THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK (2006, Annie Sundberg and Ricki Stern, USA/Chad, 85 min, DVD)—Dispatched to Sudan by the African Union, former Marine Captain Brian Steidle is witness to the genocide of black Sudanese civilians in Darfur. Followed by a discussion with professor Richard Olson, FIU Department of Political Science. Free to members and students; $10 all others.
Saturday, March 29, 1-4pm
WORKSHOP: BOOKS BY DESIGN: AMAZING STRUCTURES—Always wanted to make a book? Fold, cut, and decoratively stencil; transform a single sheet of paper into a unique book with Miami artist Maria Gonzalez. Materials provided. RSVP required: 305.535.2644 or julia@thewolf.fiu.edu. $10 for members; $20 all others.
PUBLIC TALK
Thursday, March 27, 7pm
"LE CORBUSIER, THE NEW WOMAN, AND DOMESTIC REFORM"—Mary McLeod, professor of architecture at Columbia University, explores the relationship between Le Corbusier's architecture and the emergence of the New Woman in France in the 1920s. Free to members and students; $10 all others.
DOCUMENTARY SERIES: SEARCHING FOR SECURITY IN AN INSECURE WORLD
These films expose contemporary crises. Curated by Barron Sherer and cosponsored by The Jack D. Gordon's Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship Studies' Program in National Security Studies.
Friday, March 28, 7pm
THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK (2006, Annie Sundberg and Ricki Stern, USA/Chad, 85 min, DVD)—Dispatched to Sudan by the African Union, former Marine Captain Brian Steidle is witness to the genocide of black Sudanese civilians in Darfur. Followed by a discussion with professor Richard Olson, FIU Department of Political Science. Free to members and students; $10 all others.
Saturday, March 29, 1-4pm
WORKSHOP: BOOKS BY DESIGN: AMAZING STRUCTURES—Always wanted to make a book? Fold, cut, and decoratively stencil; transform a single sheet of paper into a unique book with Miami artist Maria Gonzalez. Materials provided. RSVP required: 305.535.2644 or julia@thewolf.fiu.edu. $10 for members; $20 all others.
David Amram March 27, 2008
Join us as the Florida Center for the Literary Arts at Miami Dade College presents
featuring
David Amram
An evening of music, poetry and stories inspired by On the Road.
Join David Amram, renowned jazz and classical composer and author of Offbeat: Collaborating With Kerouac, and others for a night of prose, poetry and music. Amram has composed more than 100 orchestral and chamber works, written two operas and has conducted and performed as a soloist with major symphony orchestras around the world.
Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m.
Upstairs at Tobacco Road
626 S. Miami Ave., Downtown Miami
Free Admission
305.237.3940 • www.flcenterlitarts.com
featuring
David Amram
An evening of music, poetry and stories inspired by On the Road.
Join David Amram, renowned jazz and classical composer and author of Offbeat: Collaborating With Kerouac, and others for a night of prose, poetry and music. Amram has composed more than 100 orchestral and chamber works, written two operas and has conducted and performed as a soloist with major symphony orchestras around the world.
Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m.
Upstairs at Tobacco Road
626 S. Miami Ave., Downtown Miami
Free Admission
305.237.3940 • www.flcenterlitarts.com
E-newsletter editor - Job
E-newsletter editor
I'm looking for freelance newsletter editor who has experience with Joomla CMS to develop and manage a quarterly e-newsletter for an online magazine website www.beingmagazine.com
If interested, please contact me at jsandomir @ beingmagazine.com
I'm looking for freelance newsletter editor who has experience with Joomla CMS to develop and manage a quarterly e-newsletter for an online magazine website www.beingmagazine.com
If interested, please contact me at jsandomir @ beingmagazine.com
"Miami Country Day School Alumni Golf Tournament & Clinic" on Saturday, April 12 2008
"Miami Country Day School Alumni Golf Tournament & Clinic" on Saturday, April 12 at 8:00am. Brian says, "For those of you that are golfers - We have a tournament For Non-Golfers -We have a clinic for Aspiring GolfersAll proceeds will be going to the Faculty Endowment at Miami Country Day". Event: Miami Country Day School Alumni Golf Tournament & ClinicWhat: TournamentHost: Miami Country Day School AlumniWhen: Saturday, April 12 at 8:00amWhere: Miami Shores Country Club To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=9048412738
Florida Derby Day Saturday, March 29 2008 from 1-7pm
Sure you heard of the KENTUCKY DERBY!
Check out the FLORIDA DERBY Saturday!
The top race day in Florida.
It coincides with the DUBAI WORLD CUP,
"The World’s Richest Horse Race"
Glamour, glitz and glory...
Check it all out South Beach style,
At 'Franks Energy Beach'
at GULFSTREAM PARK
DJs, Day beds, Derby Hat Parade
Saturday, March 29 from 1-7pm
Complimentary Admission & Parking
Hosted by Hope of HOPE INTERNATIONAL
'Hope' to see YOU there!
Click link or cut & paste into your browser for VIP evite, details & directions.
www.ehopeinternational.com/floridaderby.htm (print evite for VIP entry)
RSVP required: hopeamerica@aol.com
Check out the FLORIDA DERBY Saturday!
The top race day in Florida.
It coincides with the DUBAI WORLD CUP,
"The World’s Richest Horse Race"
Glamour, glitz and glory...
Check it all out South Beach style,
At 'Franks Energy Beach'
at GULFSTREAM PARK
DJs, Day beds, Derby Hat Parade
Saturday, March 29 from 1-7pm
Complimentary Admission & Parking
Hosted by Hope of HOPE INTERNATIONAL
'Hope' to see YOU there!
Click link or cut & paste into your browser for VIP evite, details & directions.
www.ehopeinternational.com/floridaderby.htm (print evite for VIP entry)
RSVP required: hopeamerica@aol.com
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Join Me for the Celebrity 5K This Sunday, March 30th
Friends & Colleagues,
There is an extremely important (and fun!) event occurring this Sunday morning (March 30th). Thousands of runners and walkers will sweat and strut their stuff for 3.1 miles, all in support of eradicating homelessness in Miami Dade.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Celebrity 5k (http://www.celebrity5k.com/) for Community Partnership for the Homeless (http://www.cphi.org/) kicks off at 8am on Watson Island (Miami Children's Museum off of the MacArthur Causeway) and finishes in Miami Beach with an after party following at Nikki Beach.
Community Partnership for the Homeless is an organization crucial to our community and is now viewed as the national model in its category. Please join me and the other members of the Next Generation Council on Sunday morning to celebrate CPH's success to date, to contribute to continuing its fight and to get your Sunday off to a healthy and beautiful start.
Feel free to contact me with any questions, Rebecca
Monday, March 24, 2008
Exclusive Wine Tasting with Adobe Road Winery March 27, 2008
You're invited to an exclusive wine tasting at Wine 69 with Kevin Buckler and Adobe Road Winery...
Please join us on Thursday, March 27th, 2008 at 7:30PM- 9:30PM
Wine 69, at 69th and Biscayne Ave
Adobe Road Winery of Sonoma Valley is a boutique producer of some of California's latest award winning wines.
This is a special, exclusive tasting and not to be missed. Wines to be tasted include:
-- 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma County
Gold Medal, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition
-- 2005 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Gold Medal, 2008 6th Annual Pinot Noir Shootout
Gold Medal, 2008 Florida State Fair Wine Competition
--2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Gold Medal, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition
-- 2005 Cabernet Franc, Knight’s Valley
Double Gold Medal, 2008 Florida State Fair Wine Competition
-- 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley
Bronze Medal, 2008 Florida State Fair Wine Competition
The cost for this event is $15, please pay at Wine 69. No reservation is necessary.
For more information about Adobe Road Winery, please click here.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THIS AND FUTURE EVENTS!
WWW.CONNECTMIAMIURBANPROS.COM
Please join us on Thursday, March 27th, 2008 at 7:30PM- 9:30PM
Wine 69, at 69th and Biscayne Ave
Adobe Road Winery of Sonoma Valley is a boutique producer of some of California's latest award winning wines.
This is a special, exclusive tasting and not to be missed. Wines to be tasted include:
-- 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma County
Gold Medal, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition
-- 2005 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Gold Medal, 2008 6th Annual Pinot Noir Shootout
Gold Medal, 2008 Florida State Fair Wine Competition
--2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Gold Medal, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition
-- 2005 Cabernet Franc, Knight’s Valley
Double Gold Medal, 2008 Florida State Fair Wine Competition
-- 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley
Bronze Medal, 2008 Florida State Fair Wine Competition
The cost for this event is $15, please pay at Wine 69. No reservation is necessary.
For more information about Adobe Road Winery, please click here.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THIS AND FUTURE EVENTS!
WWW.CONNECTMIAMIURBANPROS.COM
Arte al Dia/ArteAmericas 2008 - Private Reception
CLICK ON THE INVITE TO SEE THE ELECTRONIC VERSION
OR GO TO
www.starservicesevents.com/invites/ritz-arte-americas/
RSVP to events@starservicesevents.com
OR GO TO
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Miami Beach Cinemateque - March 2008 schedule
This week at MBC!...
WED: WMC Evening with Jesse Saunders
FRI: Greenaway's 8 1/2 Women
SAT: OSCAR® SHORTS (animation)
SUN: "Docuspain": Bars in the Memory
T H E M I A M I B E A C H C I N E M A T H E Q U E
The on-going film festival where you don't just watch films, you experience them!
512 Española Way at Plaza de España (305) 67-FILMS (673-4567) www.MBCINEMA.com
Winter Music Conference Special Event
Presented with Power of Love Productions
26 WED 8:30pm: An Evening with Jesse Saunders
The First House Music Producer, and author/director of:
House Music: The Real Story (Jesse Saunders/2007)
Featuring Jessie Saunders, Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Larry Levan, Pete
Tong, Donna Summer, Louie Armstrong, BB King, KoKo Taylor, Chuck Berry,
Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, The Go Go’s, Blondie, Devo, B-52’s, Madonna,
The Talkning Heads, and many more!
As first seen at PLANET HOLLYWOOD Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, this visually
dynamic documentary has captured the imagination of thousands of dance music
enthusiasts. It is an adaptation of the book House Music: The Real Story, written
by the amn who created the world’s first House record (ON & ON, 1984), Jesse
Saunders. It delves into and beyond the rave culture and where it’s left those who
were rudely put out by the passing of the Rave Act by Congress. It’s a trippy,
stimulating, visual experience (similar to attending a RAVE), mixed with DJ style
that will have you dancing in your seat.
The film will be followed by Q&A WITH JESSE SAUNDERS at MBC,
and autographed copies of his new book will be available for purchase.
28 FRI 8:30pm:
“Cinema and Beyond: Peter GREENAWAY”
8 ½ Women (2000)
With John Standing, Mathew Delamere
'If every man is supposed to think of sex once every nine minutes,
what on earth does he think of in the other eight?'
In Greenaway’s homage to
Federico Fellini, John Standing plays Philip Emmenthal, a banker who has just gained
control of some pachinko parlours in Tokyo. His odd son Storey is looking after them
in Japan, while Philip resides in his mansion in Geneva. When Philip's wife dies, he
tells Storey to return to Geneva to console him. While there, Storey takes Philip to see
Fellini's 8 1/2, and it gives them both an inspiration to use their mansion as a bordello.
They go back to Japan and bring an assortment of women back to the mansion.
Just like Guido would have.
Official Selection: Cannes Film Festival
"Peter Greenaway's masterful meditation on grief, sexual indulgence and power
might just be his masterpiece... If 8 1/2 Women isn't the best film of Greenaway's
career, it ranks with anything this obsessive and utterly distinctive filmmaker
has ever done." --Andrew O’Hehir, Salon.com
And the short Greenaway film:
Dear Phone (1977)
29 SAT 8:30pm: OSCAR® SHORTS 2007!
The 2007 Academy Award nominated and winning
ANIMATED short films:
Miami Premieres!
Madame Tutli-Putli
I Met The Walrus (Canada, Oscar Nominee: Josh Raskin)
5 minutes, English, 2D Animation, Documentary
In 1969, fourteen-year-old Jerry Levitan snuck into John Lennon's hotel room with
his tape recorder and persuaded him to do an interview.
Madame Tutli-Putli
(Canada, Oscar Nominees: Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski)
17 minutes, Silent, Claymation/CGI, Drama
A timid woman boards a mysterious night train and has a series of frightening experiences.
Meme les Pigeons vont au Paradis
(Even Pigeons Go To Heaven)
(France, Oscar Nominees: Samuel Tourneux and Simon Vanesse)
9 minutes, French w/ English subtitles, CGI
A priest tries to sell an old man a machine that he promises will transport him to heaven.
My Love (Moya Lyubov) (Russia, Oscar Nominee: Alexander Petrov)
27 minutes, Russian with English subtitles, Drama
In nineteenth-century Russia, a teenage boy in search of love is drawn to two very
different women.
Peter & The Wolf
WINNER!
(UK & Poland, Oscar Nominees: Suzie Templeton and Hugh Welchman)
27 minutes, Silent, Drama
A young boy and his animal friends face a hungry wolf in Prokofiev's classic
musical piece.
(COMING: South Beach ANIMATION Film Fest
April 03-06!)
30 SUN 8pm: “DOCUSPAIN”
Award winning, provocative documentaries in Spanish,
produced with Spanish support...once a month at MBC!
Presented by MAHOU, and PRAGDA Barcelona/New York,
with support from the Embassy of Spain, the Spain Foreign Cultural Corporation,
the International Documentary Association, and Tapas y Tintos restaurant.
Bars In The Memory (Rejas en la memoria)
(Manuel Palacios/Spain/2004)
This groundbreaking documentary uncovers the forgotten history surrounding
Franco’s concentration camps and prisons created to deal with the Republican
resistance fighters from the Spanish Civil War in 1936.
Every DOCUSPAIN film will be followed by an afterparty at Tapas y Tintos,
featuring LIVE Flamenco, complimentary tapas and MAHOU beer for filmgoers!
TICKETS:
FILMS: $10 or $6 MBC Members & Students
Doors open 1/2 hour before screenings
T H E M I A M I B E A C H C I N E M A T H E Q U E
512 Española Way at Plaza de España (305) 67-FILMS (673-4567) www.MBCINEMA.com
Greenaway's 8 1/2 Women
Ordinary
movies?
NEVER!
COMING in April to MBC!...
South Beach Animation Festival (03-06)
Miami Beach Dance Festival Night at the Movies (08)
Sicilain Film Festival of Miami (09-14)
Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (26-May 02)
South Beach International
Animation Festival
03 THU 8:30pm:
International and Art House Animation
(including , but not limited to, the following short films. . .)
Jingaroo (Beckett Entertainment/Australia/10:00)
What cartoons do the kids "Down Under" watch?
One Skin (Gudrun Cram-Drach/USA/10:16)
One women’s journey.
A-ha! Butterfly Rescuers (Paul Paik/Korea/4:21)
Insects living in a ending machine are force to find a new home.
Let Her See The World (India/5:00)
A protest against "Female Foeticide".
Anti Smoking (India/1:05)
Third World countries are addressing the issue of cigarette smoking.
YoYo (Boaz Zachary/Australia/3:10)
How one adventurous boy surfs the big ones in Australia.
04 FRI 8:30pm: Animation for Adults
(including , but not limited to, the following films. . .)
Father & Son (Shawn Robertson/USA/1:30)
The time honored ritual of a father teaching his son how to throw a
ball. How sweet. Or is it?
Chicken Sushi (Rich Jackson/USA/1:07)
Coming to a diner near you?
Yum Yum Treats (Matthew Feuer/USA/:30)
Man’s best friend does his best to negotiate getting the treat of his dreams.
It Could Be Worse (Zack Horn/USA/5:32)
This film is dedicated to anyone who has lost a night’s sleep with a snoozer.
Alley Cats (Derrik Dean/USA/7:22)
Ladies, a sale and a bowling alley. What could go wrong?
Nude Nule (Soule Movie/Korea/X Rated/3:00)
On a country back road one man does his best to bridge the generation gap.
Once you see this film, you will never think of Korea the same way again.
05 SAT 2-4pm:
Saturday Afternoon with the Toons
Concept Development Workshop
Attend a hands-on demonstration to learn how computer animation is created.
Have you ever had an idea for a great cartoon? Come to this workshop and learn
how to get the idea out of your head and down on paper. Once on paper your concept
is just a pencil stroke away from becoming a short film. The two-hour workshop will
allow participants to explore the relation between story and character development.
Through enjoyable and creative exercises (principles of writing, story design and
cinematography) they will develop their own story learning how to translate an idea
into an initial storyboard’s first draft.
With Diana Arrambide of the Computer Animation Department
of Miami International University of Art & Design.
$15 or $12 MBC Members
05 SAT 8pm:
Awards Night with Awards Party
categories include ‘grand master”, international, student
(including , but not limited to, the following films. . .)
Duck Amuck (Chuck Jones/USA/10:00)
One of the greatest cartoons in the Warner Bros. library from its
Golden Age of Animation is, hands down, this 1953 classic.
A Mouse’s Tale (Sam Armitage/UK/3:10)
A tale of an English mouse, his mother and a curious cat.
Monster For Sale (Simon Testro/UK/3:10)
One boy’s answer to the neighborhood bullies is to hire a Monster.
Let Her See The World (India/5:00)
A political protest against "Female Foeticide"
Hope Springs Eternal (Ron Noble/USA/7:05)
Such a loser he can’t even commit suicide without screwing up.
Sweet Robbery (Guy Bourraine Jr/USA/12:04)
A sweet old lady is home all alone when a cat burglar enters her home.
After the films meet the animators for Q&A.
Join us afterwards for the Awards Party at CAMEO
(free admission and open bar 10pm-Midnight!)
06 SUN 8pm:
Best of Ottawa Animation Film Festival
The largest of its kind in North America
The Best of Ottawa program showcases many of the outstanding films
presented in the world famous Ottawa Internnational Animation Film
Festival’s official competition. The 2007 program includes exceptional
films from Tom Brown & Daniel Gray, Aaron Augenblick, Tibor Bancozki,
and Matthew Walker. The selected films competed in six main competitions:
Feature Film, New Media, Independent Short Films, Commissioned Films,
Student Films and Animation Made for Children
WED: WMC Evening with Jesse Saunders
FRI: Greenaway's 8 1/2 Women
SAT: OSCAR® SHORTS (animation)
SUN: "Docuspain": Bars in the Memory
T H E M I A M I B E A C H C I N E M A T H E Q U E
The on-going film festival where you don't just watch films, you experience them!
512 Española Way at Plaza de España (305) 67-FILMS (673-4567) www.MBCINEMA.com
Winter Music Conference Special Event
Presented with Power of Love Productions
26 WED 8:30pm: An Evening with Jesse Saunders
The First House Music Producer, and author/director of:
House Music: The Real Story (Jesse Saunders/2007)
Featuring Jessie Saunders, Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Larry Levan, Pete
Tong, Donna Summer, Louie Armstrong, BB King, KoKo Taylor, Chuck Berry,
Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, The Go Go’s, Blondie, Devo, B-52’s, Madonna,
The Talkning Heads, and many more!
As first seen at PLANET HOLLYWOOD Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, this visually
dynamic documentary has captured the imagination of thousands of dance music
enthusiasts. It is an adaptation of the book House Music: The Real Story, written
by the amn who created the world’s first House record (ON & ON, 1984), Jesse
Saunders. It delves into and beyond the rave culture and where it’s left those who
were rudely put out by the passing of the Rave Act by Congress. It’s a trippy,
stimulating, visual experience (similar to attending a RAVE), mixed with DJ style
that will have you dancing in your seat.
The film will be followed by Q&A WITH JESSE SAUNDERS at MBC,
and autographed copies of his new book will be available for purchase.
28 FRI 8:30pm:
“Cinema and Beyond: Peter GREENAWAY”
8 ½ Women (2000)
With John Standing, Mathew Delamere
'If every man is supposed to think of sex once every nine minutes,
what on earth does he think of in the other eight?'
In Greenaway’s homage to
Federico Fellini, John Standing plays Philip Emmenthal, a banker who has just gained
control of some pachinko parlours in Tokyo. His odd son Storey is looking after them
in Japan, while Philip resides in his mansion in Geneva. When Philip's wife dies, he
tells Storey to return to Geneva to console him. While there, Storey takes Philip to see
Fellini's 8 1/2, and it gives them both an inspiration to use their mansion as a bordello.
They go back to Japan and bring an assortment of women back to the mansion.
Just like Guido would have.
Official Selection: Cannes Film Festival
"Peter Greenaway's masterful meditation on grief, sexual indulgence and power
might just be his masterpiece... If 8 1/2 Women isn't the best film of Greenaway's
career, it ranks with anything this obsessive and utterly distinctive filmmaker
has ever done." --Andrew O’Hehir, Salon.com
And the short Greenaway film:
Dear Phone (1977)
29 SAT 8:30pm: OSCAR® SHORTS 2007!
The 2007 Academy Award nominated and winning
ANIMATED short films:
Miami Premieres!
Madame Tutli-Putli
I Met The Walrus (Canada, Oscar Nominee: Josh Raskin)
5 minutes, English, 2D Animation, Documentary
In 1969, fourteen-year-old Jerry Levitan snuck into John Lennon's hotel room with
his tape recorder and persuaded him to do an interview.
Madame Tutli-Putli
(Canada, Oscar Nominees: Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski)
17 minutes, Silent, Claymation/CGI, Drama
A timid woman boards a mysterious night train and has a series of frightening experiences.
Meme les Pigeons vont au Paradis
(Even Pigeons Go To Heaven)
(France, Oscar Nominees: Samuel Tourneux and Simon Vanesse)
9 minutes, French w/ English subtitles, CGI
A priest tries to sell an old man a machine that he promises will transport him to heaven.
My Love (Moya Lyubov) (Russia, Oscar Nominee: Alexander Petrov)
27 minutes, Russian with English subtitles, Drama
In nineteenth-century Russia, a teenage boy in search of love is drawn to two very
different women.
Peter & The Wolf
WINNER!
(UK & Poland, Oscar Nominees: Suzie Templeton and Hugh Welchman)
27 minutes, Silent, Drama
A young boy and his animal friends face a hungry wolf in Prokofiev's classic
musical piece.
(COMING: South Beach ANIMATION Film Fest
April 03-06!)
30 SUN 8pm: “DOCUSPAIN”
Award winning, provocative documentaries in Spanish,
produced with Spanish support...once a month at MBC!
Presented by MAHOU, and PRAGDA Barcelona/New York,
with support from the Embassy of Spain, the Spain Foreign Cultural Corporation,
the International Documentary Association, and Tapas y Tintos restaurant.
Bars In The Memory (Rejas en la memoria)
(Manuel Palacios/Spain/2004)
This groundbreaking documentary uncovers the forgotten history surrounding
Franco’s concentration camps and prisons created to deal with the Republican
resistance fighters from the Spanish Civil War in 1936.
Every DOCUSPAIN film will be followed by an afterparty at Tapas y Tintos,
featuring LIVE Flamenco, complimentary tapas and MAHOU beer for filmgoers!
TICKETS:
FILMS: $10 or $6 MBC Members & Students
Doors open 1/2 hour before screenings
T H E M I A M I B E A C H C I N E M A T H E Q U E
512 Española Way at Plaza de España (305) 67-FILMS (673-4567) www.MBCINEMA.com
Greenaway's 8 1/2 Women
Ordinary
movies?
NEVER!
COMING in April to MBC!...
South Beach Animation Festival (03-06)
Miami Beach Dance Festival Night at the Movies (08)
Sicilain Film Festival of Miami (09-14)
Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (26-May 02)
South Beach International
Animation Festival
03 THU 8:30pm:
International and Art House Animation
(including , but not limited to, the following short films. . .)
Jingaroo (Beckett Entertainment/Australia/10:00)
What cartoons do the kids "Down Under" watch?
One Skin (Gudrun Cram-Drach/USA/10:16)
One women’s journey.
A-ha! Butterfly Rescuers (Paul Paik/Korea/4:21)
Insects living in a ending machine are force to find a new home.
Let Her See The World (India/5:00)
A protest against "Female Foeticide".
Anti Smoking (India/1:05)
Third World countries are addressing the issue of cigarette smoking.
YoYo (Boaz Zachary/Australia/3:10)
How one adventurous boy surfs the big ones in Australia.
04 FRI 8:30pm: Animation for Adults
(including , but not limited to, the following films. . .)
Father & Son (Shawn Robertson/USA/1:30)
The time honored ritual of a father teaching his son how to throw a
ball. How sweet. Or is it?
Chicken Sushi (Rich Jackson/USA/1:07)
Coming to a diner near you?
Yum Yum Treats (Matthew Feuer/USA/:30)
Man’s best friend does his best to negotiate getting the treat of his dreams.
It Could Be Worse (Zack Horn/USA/5:32)
This film is dedicated to anyone who has lost a night’s sleep with a snoozer.
Alley Cats (Derrik Dean/USA/7:22)
Ladies, a sale and a bowling alley. What could go wrong?
Nude Nule (Soule Movie/Korea/X Rated/3:00)
On a country back road one man does his best to bridge the generation gap.
Once you see this film, you will never think of Korea the same way again.
05 SAT 2-4pm:
Saturday Afternoon with the Toons
Concept Development Workshop
Attend a hands-on demonstration to learn how computer animation is created.
Have you ever had an idea for a great cartoon? Come to this workshop and learn
how to get the idea out of your head and down on paper. Once on paper your concept
is just a pencil stroke away from becoming a short film. The two-hour workshop will
allow participants to explore the relation between story and character development.
Through enjoyable and creative exercises (principles of writing, story design and
cinematography) they will develop their own story learning how to translate an idea
into an initial storyboard’s first draft.
With Diana Arrambide of the Computer Animation Department
of Miami International University of Art & Design.
$15 or $12 MBC Members
05 SAT 8pm:
Awards Night with Awards Party
categories include ‘grand master”, international, student
(including , but not limited to, the following films. . .)
Duck Amuck (Chuck Jones/USA/10:00)
One of the greatest cartoons in the Warner Bros. library from its
Golden Age of Animation is, hands down, this 1953 classic.
A Mouse’s Tale (Sam Armitage/UK/3:10)
A tale of an English mouse, his mother and a curious cat.
Monster For Sale (Simon Testro/UK/3:10)
One boy’s answer to the neighborhood bullies is to hire a Monster.
Let Her See The World (India/5:00)
A political protest against "Female Foeticide"
Hope Springs Eternal (Ron Noble/USA/7:05)
Such a loser he can’t even commit suicide without screwing up.
Sweet Robbery (Guy Bourraine Jr/USA/12:04)
A sweet old lady is home all alone when a cat burglar enters her home.
After the films meet the animators for Q&A.
Join us afterwards for the Awards Party at CAMEO
(free admission and open bar 10pm-Midnight!)
06 SUN 8pm:
Best of Ottawa Animation Film Festival
The largest of its kind in North America
The Best of Ottawa program showcases many of the outstanding films
presented in the world famous Ottawa Internnational Animation Film
Festival’s official competition. The 2007 program includes exceptional
films from Tom Brown & Daniel Gray, Aaron Augenblick, Tibor Bancozki,
and Matthew Walker. The selected films competed in six main competitions:
Feature Film, New Media, Independent Short Films, Commissioned Films,
Student Films and Animation Made for Children
New Times Weekly activities
Slippers, Check. Bathrobe, Check. Teddy bear, Check! Put on your jammies and Don't miss PJs in the Park! On Saturday, March 29th, from 4pm - 8pm check out our game zones: Wacky, Topsy Turvy, Relay Xtreme and the Special Tot Tot Goose Zone for your toddlers! Kids age 3-8 FREE Come as a family in your PJS and enter the Best PJs contest. Free games, magic show, musical performances and fun for the whole family. Happening at Kennedy Park located at 2400 South Bayshore Dr. For more Information call: 305-642-1271.
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
PET PLACE, Miami's most reliable boarding spa for your best friend just opened on Biscayne Blvd. Celebrate our GRAND OPENING Friday, March 28th from 6:30pm-10:30pm. Please join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music and a howling good time. We provide GROOMING, BOARDING, PET SUPPLIES and TLC for your best friend. Give your pooch or kitty a pawsitively purrfect experience at Pet Place. 275 NE 18th Street (on Biscayne Blvd between 18th & 19th St) 305-372-2433
Join us for the 3rd Annual Women's International Film Festival, March 28th - April 6th, 2008. Opening night celebrities include Ruby Dee, Ally Sheedy, Chelsea Handler, Kate Siegel, Lucrecia and many more. "Voted Best Festival" by Miami New Times '07. Over 100 Films in 10 Days by Women or about Women and for all who love Women. Celebrating the many colors, dreams, voices and visions of women. For tickets and program info call 305-653-9700 or visit www.womensfilmfest.com.
AVP have announced the return of professional beach volleyball to South Beach with the 2008 AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Miami Open. The tournament will be held April 11-13 on South Beach, at Ocean Drive and 8th Street. The event marks the kick off of the 2008 AVP Crocs Tour. Buy Tickets at www.avp.com.
The Road is up FOR SALE this monday!
Visit www.tobacco-road.com for more information.
Miami City Ballet presents the World Premiere of Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello’s NIGHTSPOT on March 28-30 at The Arsht Center (formerly Carnival Center). Renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp and famed singer-songwriter Elvis Costello have teamed up with Miami City Ballet to bring you the highlight of the season. Costumes are by top fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi and there will be a dance band onstage as well as a 32 piece orchestra in the pit. Program IV also features the exuberant Square Dance, the French-inspired pas de deux Sonatine, and thrilling Tarantella.
Performance tickets start at just $19. For tickets visit www.miamicityballet.org or call the MCB Box Office at (305) 929-7010.
Win tickets to Hernan Cattaneo at Mansion on March 22nd.
Win VIP for Remix Hotel.Come and enjoy poolside DJ sets and artist performances by Anja Schneider, Austin Leeds, Bad Boy Bill, Dirty South, DJ Dan, Dubfire, Fedde Le Grand and many more!!
Win tickets to the 2008 Massive Music Festival
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
PET PLACE, Miami's most reliable boarding spa for your best friend just opened on Biscayne Blvd. Celebrate our GRAND OPENING Friday, March 28th from 6:30pm-10:30pm. Please join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music and a howling good time. We provide GROOMING, BOARDING, PET SUPPLIES and TLC for your best friend. Give your pooch or kitty a pawsitively purrfect experience at Pet Place. 275 NE 18th Street (on Biscayne Blvd between 18th & 19th St) 305-372-2433
Join us for the 3rd Annual Women's International Film Festival, March 28th - April 6th, 2008. Opening night celebrities include Ruby Dee, Ally Sheedy, Chelsea Handler, Kate Siegel, Lucrecia and many more. "Voted Best Festival" by Miami New Times '07. Over 100 Films in 10 Days by Women or about Women and for all who love Women. Celebrating the many colors, dreams, voices and visions of women. For tickets and program info call 305-653-9700 or visit www.womensfilmfest.com.
AVP have announced the return of professional beach volleyball to South Beach with the 2008 AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Miami Open. The tournament will be held April 11-13 on South Beach, at Ocean Drive and 8th Street. The event marks the kick off of the 2008 AVP Crocs Tour. Buy Tickets at www.avp.com.
The Road is up FOR SALE this monday!
Visit www.tobacco-road.com for more information.
Miami City Ballet presents the World Premiere of Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello’s NIGHTSPOT on March 28-30 at The Arsht Center (formerly Carnival Center). Renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp and famed singer-songwriter Elvis Costello have teamed up with Miami City Ballet to bring you the highlight of the season. Costumes are by top fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi and there will be a dance band onstage as well as a 32 piece orchestra in the pit. Program IV also features the exuberant Square Dance, the French-inspired pas de deux Sonatine, and thrilling Tarantella.
Performance tickets start at just $19. For tickets visit www.miamicityballet.org or call the MCB Box Office at (305) 929-7010.
Win tickets to Hernan Cattaneo at Mansion on March 22nd.
Win VIP for Remix Hotel.Come and enjoy poolside DJ sets and artist performances by Anja Schneider, Austin Leeds, Bad Boy Bill, Dirty South, DJ Dan, Dubfire, Fedde Le Grand and many more!!
Win tickets to the 2008 Massive Music Festival
Elton John Concert for Hillary Clinton
Tickets for "Elton and Hillary: One Night Only" will go on sale this morning at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of this historic event -- get your tickets today!
To purchase tickets, visit:
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/elton
This will be Elton John's first solo concert in New York since 2000 -- you don't want to miss it. And it's a great way to help Hillary win the White House!
Thank you,
Hillary Clinton for President
To purchase tickets, visit:
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/elton
This will be Elton John's first solo concert in New York since 2000 -- you don't want to miss it. And it's a great way to help Hillary win the White House!
Thank you,
Hillary Clinton for President
Upcoming Landmark Communication Curriculum Introductory Salons
Please join us for a fun and fulfilling evening inquiring into what is available for you in transforming your relationship to communication. What do you not know that you don’t know about where are are stopped in communication. What would be available if you could be with any communication and have love and affinity present with anyone, anytime, anywhere?! Please forward to Landmark Grads.
Being artful and generous…Brandi
Communication Salon
introduction to the Communication Program
This is your chance to find out about the miracle of communication. The evening will help distinguish the
- old model of communication: forcing, avoiding, defending, resisting, manipulating, getting certainty
from the
- new model of communication: forgiving, accepting, acknowledging, dancing in the conversation
The evening will also help you see where breakthroughs in communication could make a difference with your family, friends, romantic relationships, work, communities, and the world.
This is the perfect evening for Landmark Education Forum graduates to find out about all the Landmark Education Communication courses.
UPCOMING SALONS:
Tuesday 3/18, 5 pm to 7 pm
Orlando Landmark Education Seminar, Holiday Inn Hotel
6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL
Call Karen at 407-920-4288 to RSVP
Thursday 3/20, 7 pm to 9 pm
1730 Alvarado Ct, Longwood, FL 32779 (Orlando)
Call Karen at 407-920-4288 to RSVP
Tuesday, 3/25, 7 pm to 9 pm
2515 Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL
(on a Boat docked behind the house, call ahead for parking and directions)
Call John at 954-608-3875 to RSVP and for directions
Saturday, March 29, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
3841 NE 17th Avenue, Oakland Park, FL 33334
Call Linda at 954-394-8073 to RSVP
Saturday, April 5th, 5 pm to 7 pm
Landmark Education
115 Bryan Road, Suite 2-F, Dania, FL 33004
Call Carlos at 954-588- 9536 to RSVP
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
Communication: Access to Power
April 12, 13 & 17, 2008 FT. LAUDERDALE
May 10, 11 & 15, 2008 ORLANDO
Communication: Power To Create
May 31, June 1 & 5, 2008 FT. LAUDERDALE
Thank you,
Christine Leon-Laurent
754-422-2988
Being artful and generous…Brandi
Communication Salon
introduction to the Communication Program
This is your chance to find out about the miracle of communication. The evening will help distinguish the
- old model of communication: forcing, avoiding, defending, resisting, manipulating, getting certainty
from the
- new model of communication: forgiving, accepting, acknowledging, dancing in the conversation
The evening will also help you see where breakthroughs in communication could make a difference with your family, friends, romantic relationships, work, communities, and the world.
This is the perfect evening for Landmark Education Forum graduates to find out about all the Landmark Education Communication courses.
UPCOMING SALONS:
Tuesday 3/18, 5 pm to 7 pm
Orlando Landmark Education Seminar, Holiday Inn Hotel
6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL
Call Karen at 407-920-4288 to RSVP
Thursday 3/20, 7 pm to 9 pm
1730 Alvarado Ct, Longwood, FL 32779 (Orlando)
Call Karen at 407-920-4288 to RSVP
Tuesday, 3/25, 7 pm to 9 pm
2515 Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL
(on a Boat docked behind the house, call ahead for parking and directions)
Call John at 954-608-3875 to RSVP and for directions
Saturday, March 29, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
3841 NE 17th Avenue, Oakland Park, FL 33334
Call Linda at 954-394-8073 to RSVP
Saturday, April 5th, 5 pm to 7 pm
Landmark Education
115 Bryan Road, Suite 2-F, Dania, FL 33004
Call Carlos at 954-588- 9536 to RSVP
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
Communication: Access to Power
April 12, 13 & 17, 2008 FT. LAUDERDALE
May 10, 11 & 15, 2008 ORLANDO
Communication: Power To Create
May 31, June 1 & 5, 2008 FT. LAUDERDALE
Thank you,
Christine Leon-Laurent
754-422-2988
Friends of Kopali Communities - Costa Rica!
From Jeff
Greetings Friends!
I am proud once again to present to you, Kopali Communities in Costa Rica! It has been a few months since my last correspondence and update to you all. I hope this note finds you happy, healthy and enjoying the new year wherever you may be! 2008 holds great promise for us all! We've got a lot of very exciting information to pass on to you in this update. As always, should you wish to be removed from this mailing list, do not hesitate to let me know. If you would like me to add anyone that you know, please let me know.
"You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, you must build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller
Valle de Machuca
Do you know where your food comes from? In a Kopali Community you can live right where your food is grown and raised. You can have 100s of varieties of organic fruits, nuts, vegetables, roots, teas, herbs and medicinals as well as organic, farm-raised chicken, eggs, freshwater fish, freshwater shrimp and clams, goats milk, cheese, yogurt, etc, etc, etc. Just imagine, we have over 60 varieties of bananas! Not to mention over 3,000 pineapples planted, 100s of pumping mango trees, dozens of avocado trees, cashew trees, orange trees, lime trees and a myriad of exotic fruit trees like guanabana, custard apple, sugar apple, durian, breadnut, breadfruit, passion fruit, mangosteen and many, many more! In this tropical climate, almost everything will grow! We can grow food year round, as we're not subject to major seasonal changes. Each home-site (lot) will be flowering with a bounty of consumable and ornamental plants and trees. At the heart of the community exists an organic nursery and garden (photos attached) which is just about nearing completion. Here is where much of the food our residents will eat is born and will be managed by a staff of farmers and gardeners.
Is the water you drink clean and chemical-free or is it treated with chlorine and other poisonous chemicals so it is deemed as "safe" to drink? At Valle de Machuca your drinking water will be from natural springs found deep under the surface (200 ft). Completely safe and free of bacteria, your water will never treated with chemicals. Only pure, sweet spring water. Water is becoming more and more of an issue world-wide. Clean water is a problem in almost every country as groundwater supplies and aquifers are continuously being drained by the ever-increasing global population - especially here in Costa Rica!! Additionally, global water supplies are being destroyed by irresponsible corporations and governments who refuse to stop polluting. Each home will also be equipped with a rain-water catchment and storage system.
Speaking of water, the wastewater from each home's toilets, sinks and showers, will be piped to an on-site wastewater treatment plant, engineered, designed and built by the world-renown Dr. John Todd. The effluent water will be treated by a Living-Machine, a completely biological and ecological system which uses minimal amounts electrical (solar) power. This treatment plant, unlike the conventional and unsightly industrial treatment facilities, will be beautiful and lush - bustling with life - with butterflies and birds, flowers and trees. A truly safe, responsible, ecological and sustainable way to treat and dispose of human waste.
Do you know your neighbors or do you only see them in passing from time to time? If you wish to live in a safe, secure and friendly environment where you can be part of a genuine 'community' setting, perhaps Valle de Machuca is the place for you? Common areas like the nursery and gardens, the yoga/community center, children's playgrounds and communal lands will be host to several events, concerts, workshops, courses, gatherings, etc. In fact, our first Permaculture Course was just recently held on-site at Valle de Machuca. The students were given first-hand experience on a sustainable, super-ecological permaculture community development site! It was a smashing success. Inquire if you're interested in attending the next course.
Residents of Valle de Machuca will be integrated with the local population and not segregated from them. We wish to honor, respect and partake in the local community's customs, traditions and events. We wish to truly integrate into THEIR culture, not to force upon them with OURS. Kopali Communities has recently formed the 'Comision Vision San Mateo,' a commission designed to connect us and to bond our community together with the local community, to stimulate learning and education and to exchange of knowledge and wisdom. Additionally, this commission's aim is to stimulate economic growth and prosperity in a town so desperately in need. This is a major commitment on behalf of our organization, the future residents of our community and the people of San Mateo.
A Postcard from the Past
A Kopali community is a special community. Anything but a simple 'collection of houses' or a place where people can pretend that they're living on a Mexican hacienda (i.e. most 'gringo' developments throughout Costa Rica!), Valle de Machuca is an authentic look into the history, tradition and culture of this magical country. Our community is located on a 45 acre (18.22ha) farm, formerly a mango and tropical fruit plantation. Unlike most developers who buy farms (fincas) here in Costa Rica only to clear-cut the trees, grade the land flat and build conventionally master-planned, gated developments, Kopali Communities endeavors to maintain the agricultural history of Costa Rica while doing as little earth-movement and tree removal as possible - working with the natural contours and protecting the natural environment. In fact, we have already begun our efforts in reconnecting ancient biological and wildlife corridors which ran through this area many years ago. Valle de Machuca will continue to be a farm, celebrating the past while moving into the future. It will be home to modern and contemporary people, living healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
"Doing more with less" is a basic principle by which we live and work. An example of this concept are the roads at Valle de Machuca. As part of our storm-water management system we have built a connected series of ponds, pools and creek beds to control the water from the heavy rains (which cause erosion damage and which foul the rivers and streams) and another series of ponds and pools to raise consumable freshwater fish, shrimp and clams (aqua-culture). From these ponds and pools we've built, we've excavated a tremendous amount of local rock material with which we will build our roads. Talk about using local materials!! This is just one of the many examples of doing more with less - and keeping it local.
What's Next with Kopali?
It is our hope that by June 2008, we will be ready to begin selling lots in our community. Interest is peaking and is coming in from all over the world. We were recently featured in an article by Costa Rica's largest English-speaking news paper, the Tico Times. We also had an extensive interview published in the Atenas Today, an English-speaking online publication in Atenas (home to many ex-pats from the US, Canada, France, Germany, etc.). We're working with our amazing Costa Rican architect, Rolf Ruge, on the first set of preliminary drawings for our model home. We expect the home to be completed by the end of 2008. Sr. Ruge is a devout naturalist and an expert in organic architecture. If you are interested in purchasing a lot, please feel free to inquire.
The construction of the new edition of www.kopalicommunities.com is now underway. Our good friend and amazing web-designer, Andres Calvo, is hard at work getting it ready for re-launch. On our new site, you'll find interactive elements like an online community forum, discussion and bulletin boards, weekly photo updates from the finca, videos, comments from our visitors, etc. I hope that you all register and check back often!
We're planning the first of many gatherings (an encuentro) at Valle de Machuca now (see below). Please do come if you're able. If you have not already, this will be a wonderful time to really see it for yourself, to feel the energy of this land and the incredible valley in which we've chosen to locate and to have a whole lot of fun! As always, please continue to email me with your questions, comments, thoughts, well-wishes, etc. We love hearing from you all and really look forward to being together soon.
Until next time,
Jeff & the entire Kopali Team!
THE "BUZZ" IS ON
Please join us on April 26th @ 11am at Kopali Communities "Valle de Machuca" and experience the most ultra-ecological development in Costa Rica. This residential community boasts world-class sustainable and organic living unlike any other lifestyle environment ever offered anywhere. Located in San Mateo, less than one hour from San Jose, Valle de Machuca will change your thinking about living healthier and sustainably. After your tour , we invite you to meet our amazing friends and colleagues who will offer brief discussions on 'permaculture in the tropics' while enjoying music into the night around the fire, under a sky full of stars. Bring your camping gear and stay the night! For more information contact us at: info@kopali.com / tel. +011-506-2446-37-01
KOPALI ORGANICS
Reinventing How Food is Grown, Bought & Sold
Check out our sister-company, Kopali Organics. They just launched 10 ultra nourishing, energy packed products including organic fruits, a trail mix, and dark chocolate covered treats (like gogi berry, golden berry, espresso beans and more). All are 100% certified organic, the chocolates are Fair Trade Certified, and the mango is the first ever Rainforest Alliance certified dried fruit. You can find any of these products in your local Whole Foods Market in the US.
Check out their website www.kopaliorganics.com for more on these amazing Superfood Supersnacks
Greetings Friends!
I am proud once again to present to you, Kopali Communities in Costa Rica! It has been a few months since my last correspondence and update to you all. I hope this note finds you happy, healthy and enjoying the new year wherever you may be! 2008 holds great promise for us all! We've got a lot of very exciting information to pass on to you in this update. As always, should you wish to be removed from this mailing list, do not hesitate to let me know. If you would like me to add anyone that you know, please let me know.
"You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, you must build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller
Valle de Machuca
Do you know where your food comes from? In a Kopali Community you can live right where your food is grown and raised. You can have 100s of varieties of organic fruits, nuts, vegetables, roots, teas, herbs and medicinals as well as organic, farm-raised chicken, eggs, freshwater fish, freshwater shrimp and clams, goats milk, cheese, yogurt, etc, etc, etc. Just imagine, we have over 60 varieties of bananas! Not to mention over 3,000 pineapples planted, 100s of pumping mango trees, dozens of avocado trees, cashew trees, orange trees, lime trees and a myriad of exotic fruit trees like guanabana, custard apple, sugar apple, durian, breadnut, breadfruit, passion fruit, mangosteen and many, many more! In this tropical climate, almost everything will grow! We can grow food year round, as we're not subject to major seasonal changes. Each home-site (lot) will be flowering with a bounty of consumable and ornamental plants and trees. At the heart of the community exists an organic nursery and garden (photos attached) which is just about nearing completion. Here is where much of the food our residents will eat is born and will be managed by a staff of farmers and gardeners.
Is the water you drink clean and chemical-free or is it treated with chlorine and other poisonous chemicals so it is deemed as "safe" to drink? At Valle de Machuca your drinking water will be from natural springs found deep under the surface (200 ft). Completely safe and free of bacteria, your water will never treated with chemicals. Only pure, sweet spring water. Water is becoming more and more of an issue world-wide. Clean water is a problem in almost every country as groundwater supplies and aquifers are continuously being drained by the ever-increasing global population - especially here in Costa Rica!! Additionally, global water supplies are being destroyed by irresponsible corporations and governments who refuse to stop polluting. Each home will also be equipped with a rain-water catchment and storage system.
Speaking of water, the wastewater from each home's toilets, sinks and showers, will be piped to an on-site wastewater treatment plant, engineered, designed and built by the world-renown Dr. John Todd. The effluent water will be treated by a Living-Machine, a completely biological and ecological system which uses minimal amounts electrical (solar) power. This treatment plant, unlike the conventional and unsightly industrial treatment facilities, will be beautiful and lush - bustling with life - with butterflies and birds, flowers and trees. A truly safe, responsible, ecological and sustainable way to treat and dispose of human waste.
Do you know your neighbors or do you only see them in passing from time to time? If you wish to live in a safe, secure and friendly environment where you can be part of a genuine 'community' setting, perhaps Valle de Machuca is the place for you? Common areas like the nursery and gardens, the yoga/community center, children's playgrounds and communal lands will be host to several events, concerts, workshops, courses, gatherings, etc. In fact, our first Permaculture Course was just recently held on-site at Valle de Machuca. The students were given first-hand experience on a sustainable, super-ecological permaculture community development site! It was a smashing success. Inquire if you're interested in attending the next course.
Residents of Valle de Machuca will be integrated with the local population and not segregated from them. We wish to honor, respect and partake in the local community's customs, traditions and events. We wish to truly integrate into THEIR culture, not to force upon them with OURS. Kopali Communities has recently formed the 'Comision Vision San Mateo,' a commission designed to connect us and to bond our community together with the local community, to stimulate learning and education and to exchange of knowledge and wisdom. Additionally, this commission's aim is to stimulate economic growth and prosperity in a town so desperately in need. This is a major commitment on behalf of our organization, the future residents of our community and the people of San Mateo.
A Postcard from the Past
A Kopali community is a special community. Anything but a simple 'collection of houses' or a place where people can pretend that they're living on a Mexican hacienda (i.e. most 'gringo' developments throughout Costa Rica!), Valle de Machuca is an authentic look into the history, tradition and culture of this magical country. Our community is located on a 45 acre (18.22ha) farm, formerly a mango and tropical fruit plantation. Unlike most developers who buy farms (fincas) here in Costa Rica only to clear-cut the trees, grade the land flat and build conventionally master-planned, gated developments, Kopali Communities endeavors to maintain the agricultural history of Costa Rica while doing as little earth-movement and tree removal as possible - working with the natural contours and protecting the natural environment. In fact, we have already begun our efforts in reconnecting ancient biological and wildlife corridors which ran through this area many years ago. Valle de Machuca will continue to be a farm, celebrating the past while moving into the future. It will be home to modern and contemporary people, living healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
"Doing more with less" is a basic principle by which we live and work. An example of this concept are the roads at Valle de Machuca. As part of our storm-water management system we have built a connected series of ponds, pools and creek beds to control the water from the heavy rains (which cause erosion damage and which foul the rivers and streams) and another series of ponds and pools to raise consumable freshwater fish, shrimp and clams (aqua-culture). From these ponds and pools we've built, we've excavated a tremendous amount of local rock material with which we will build our roads. Talk about using local materials!! This is just one of the many examples of doing more with less - and keeping it local.
What's Next with Kopali?
It is our hope that by June 2008, we will be ready to begin selling lots in our community. Interest is peaking and is coming in from all over the world. We were recently featured in an article by Costa Rica's largest English-speaking news paper, the Tico Times. We also had an extensive interview published in the Atenas Today, an English-speaking online publication in Atenas (home to many ex-pats from the US, Canada, France, Germany, etc.). We're working with our amazing Costa Rican architect, Rolf Ruge, on the first set of preliminary drawings for our model home. We expect the home to be completed by the end of 2008. Sr. Ruge is a devout naturalist and an expert in organic architecture. If you are interested in purchasing a lot, please feel free to inquire.
The construction of the new edition of www.kopalicommunities.com is now underway. Our good friend and amazing web-designer, Andres Calvo, is hard at work getting it ready for re-launch. On our new site, you'll find interactive elements like an online community forum, discussion and bulletin boards, weekly photo updates from the finca, videos, comments from our visitors, etc. I hope that you all register and check back often!
We're planning the first of many gatherings (an encuentro) at Valle de Machuca now (see below). Please do come if you're able. If you have not already, this will be a wonderful time to really see it for yourself, to feel the energy of this land and the incredible valley in which we've chosen to locate and to have a whole lot of fun! As always, please continue to email me with your questions, comments, thoughts, well-wishes, etc. We love hearing from you all and really look forward to being together soon.
Until next time,
Jeff & the entire Kopali Team!
THE "BUZZ" IS ON
Please join us on April 26th @ 11am at Kopali Communities "Valle de Machuca" and experience the most ultra-ecological development in Costa Rica. This residential community boasts world-class sustainable and organic living unlike any other lifestyle environment ever offered anywhere. Located in San Mateo, less than one hour from San Jose, Valle de Machuca will change your thinking about living healthier and sustainably. After your tour , we invite you to meet our amazing friends and colleagues who will offer brief discussions on 'permaculture in the tropics' while enjoying music into the night around the fire, under a sky full of stars. Bring your camping gear and stay the night! For more information contact us at: info@kopali.com / tel. +011-506-2446-37-01
KOPALI ORGANICS
Reinventing How Food is Grown, Bought & Sold
Check out our sister-company, Kopali Organics. They just launched 10 ultra nourishing, energy packed products including organic fruits, a trail mix, and dark chocolate covered treats (like gogi berry, golden berry, espresso beans and more). All are 100% certified organic, the chocolates are Fair Trade Certified, and the mango is the first ever Rainforest Alliance certified dried fruit. You can find any of these products in your local Whole Foods Market in the US.
Check out their website www.kopaliorganics.com for more on these amazing Superfood Supersnacks
Jobs March 2008
General Manager - Vertical Market and Corporate Accounts GE Industrial, Security
Marketing Manager New! University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine
INTERACTIVE ACCOUNT MANAGER New! MEDIA 8 Miami, FL 03/23
Sr. Analyst, Corporate Finance Burger King Corporation
Director, BD Finance, Telemundo Network Group New! NBC Universal Hialeah, FL
Marketing Supervisor UPS Miami, FL 03/11
Marketing Communications Manager Bertram Yacht
MARKETING New! Morgan Stanley Miami, FL 03/23
Marine Superintentent New! Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Miami, FL 03/21
Associate Producer, Telemundo Network Sports New! NBC Universal Hialeah, FL 03/21
Interactive Account Executive New! Miami Herald Media Co.
Account Executive Interactive Marketing Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Miami, FL 03/10PJ Library Program Coordinator Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Translator/Transcriber, Closed Captioning Department NBC Universal
Director, Business Affairs, Telemundo Internationa NBC Universal
President & CEO New! The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
VP, Guest Experience New! Carnival Cruise Lines
TV Sales Account Executive New! Univision South Florida, FL
Passenger Services Analyst Costa Cruise Lines
Vertical Marketing Director Kaplan University
Finance Manager, LatAm Operations New! Microsoft Licensing
MARKETING MANAGER - Mattel Latin America, Export Inc New!
Advertising Director Kaplan University Fort Lauderdale, FL
Marketing Intern, Summer Semester 2008 New! CBS Interactive
Director, Information Technology- Latin America New! Newell Rubbermaid
Marketing Manager New! University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine
INTERACTIVE ACCOUNT MANAGER New! MEDIA 8 Miami, FL 03/23
Sr. Analyst, Corporate Finance Burger King Corporation
Director, BD Finance, Telemundo Network Group New! NBC Universal Hialeah, FL
Marketing Supervisor UPS Miami, FL 03/11
Marketing Communications Manager Bertram Yacht
MARKETING New! Morgan Stanley Miami, FL 03/23
Marine Superintentent New! Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Miami, FL 03/21
Associate Producer, Telemundo Network Sports New! NBC Universal Hialeah, FL 03/21
Interactive Account Executive New! Miami Herald Media Co.
Account Executive Interactive Marketing Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Miami, FL 03/10PJ Library Program Coordinator Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Translator/Transcriber, Closed Captioning Department NBC Universal
Director, Business Affairs, Telemundo Internationa NBC Universal
President & CEO New! The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
VP, Guest Experience New! Carnival Cruise Lines
TV Sales Account Executive New! Univision South Florida, FL
Passenger Services Analyst Costa Cruise Lines
Vertical Marketing Director Kaplan University
Finance Manager, LatAm Operations New! Microsoft Licensing
MARKETING MANAGER - Mattel Latin America, Export Inc New!
Advertising Director Kaplan University Fort Lauderdale, FL
Marketing Intern, Summer Semester 2008 New! CBS Interactive
Director, Information Technology- Latin America New! Newell Rubbermaid
We're Back - Next Saturday at The Bar
The Party's at the Gables Bar
This upcoming Saturday, March 29th, the Bushmen return to The Bar at 152 Giralda Avenue (2 blocks North of Miracle Mile, right off Ponce de Leon in Coral Gables).
The party starts at 10 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. - we'd love to party later but the Gables shuts down early.
Stop by and don't forget to bring your instruments - we'll be looking for volunteer musicians to jam with the band (no experience necessary).
Look us up on Facebook - Sergio Aranda, Mark Wiser
News
The Bushmen are happy to announce the upcoming grand opening of Sergio's family wine bar - a cool new place to go and enjoy a great cup of vino, great music, great people, and great ambiance featuring music by The Bushmen and other local musicians, including Spanish Flamenco and Classical guitar performances. And for those of you whom are too refined for wine (like Serg) there will also be an excellent collection of beer to choose from.
Please stay tuned for the grand opening announcement in the next couple of weeks.
This upcoming Saturday, March 29th, the Bushmen return to The Bar at 152 Giralda Avenue (2 blocks North of Miracle Mile, right off Ponce de Leon in Coral Gables).
The party starts at 10 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. - we'd love to party later but the Gables shuts down early.
Stop by and don't forget to bring your instruments - we'll be looking for volunteer musicians to jam with the band (no experience necessary).
Look us up on Facebook - Sergio Aranda, Mark Wiser
News
The Bushmen are happy to announce the upcoming grand opening of Sergio's family wine bar - a cool new place to go and enjoy a great cup of vino, great music, great people, and great ambiance featuring music by The Bushmen and other local musicians, including Spanish Flamenco and Classical guitar performances. And for those of you whom are too refined for wine (like Serg) there will also be an excellent collection of beer to choose from.
Please stay tuned for the grand opening announcement in the next couple of weeks.
Intercollegiate LGBT Mixer-Hollywood, FL, Friday March 28 2008
FFR/Princeton BTGALA, GALA of the University of Notre Dame
and Saint Mary's College, the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus, &
Dartmouth GALA Present...
An Intercollegiate LGBT Alumni Mixer at O'Hara's
Hollywood, FL
WHEN: Friday, March 28th, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE: O'Hara's Jazz & Blues Cafe
1903 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood FL 33020 - (954) 925-2555
COST: No Cover, Cash Bar
RSVP: Requested, but not required. To help us plan, please fill out our
RSVP Form at http://alumni.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/sc_index.asp
Join us in Hollywood, FL, as we bring back our alumni mixers to South
Florida! To reach O'Hara's Jazz Cafe from US95 take the Hollywood Blvd.
exit east and drive two blocks past N. Dixie Highway (S 21st Ave.) -
O'Hara's is on the north side of the street, just before Young Circle
Park. Driving time from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale should be 30 to 40
minutes, depending on traffic.
We welcome alumni from the Ivy League, Seven Sisters, Stanford, Duke,
UVA, Georgetown and their partners and friends that are over 21 are
welcome.
Details can also be found at:
http://alumni.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/Events2008/080328FL.html
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The Fund for Reunion, Inc., is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation incorporated in 1986 independent of Princeton University with the goal of improving Princeton's relationships with its lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community, including alums, students, faculty, and staff. For more information, visit our website at http://alumni.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/ or send us an e-mail to scowls@alumni.princeton.edu. To sign up for the events newsletter of FFR/Princeton BTGALA, visit http://alumni.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/FFR_RSVP.asp
and Saint Mary's College, the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus, &
Dartmouth GALA Present...
An Intercollegiate LGBT Alumni Mixer at O'Hara's
Hollywood, FL
WHEN: Friday, March 28th, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE: O'Hara's Jazz & Blues Cafe
1903 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood FL 33020 - (954) 925-2555
COST: No Cover, Cash Bar
RSVP: Requested, but not required. To help us plan, please fill out our
RSVP Form at http://alumni.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/sc_index.asp
Join us in Hollywood, FL, as we bring back our alumni mixers to South
Florida! To reach O'Hara's Jazz Cafe from US95 take the Hollywood Blvd.
exit east and drive two blocks past N. Dixie Highway (S 21st Ave.) -
O'Hara's is on the north side of the street, just before Young Circle
Park. Driving time from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale should be 30 to 40
minutes, depending on traffic.
We welcome alumni from the Ivy League, Seven Sisters, Stanford, Duke,
UVA, Georgetown and their partners and friends that are over 21 are
welcome.
Details can also be found at:
http://alumni.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/Events2008/080328FL.html
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The Fund for Reunion, Inc., is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation incorporated in 1986 independent of Princeton University with the goal of improving Princeton's relationships with its lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community, including alums, students, faculty, and staff. For more information, visit our website at http://alumni.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/ or send us an e-mail to scowls@alumni.princeton.edu. To sign up for the events newsletter of FFR/Princeton BTGALA, visit http://alumni.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/FFR_RSVP.asp
This Month's Breakast with the Local Execs/Mar. 27 2008
For those of you who missed the wonderfully informative panels held during the Miami International Film Festival, the Incubator is giving you another chance to connect with some of the local industry executives who work here on a daily basis and with each other, of course. In fact, one of the speakers will be the head of the Festival, Patrick de Bokay. Joining him will be Eric Rovner of the local office of the William Morris Agency.
Our breakfast this month will be held at the Miami Beach Cinematheque on Espanola Way at 8:45A on Thursday, Mar.27th. With March being such a busy month, we hope to see as many of you who can make it there as possible. Please RSVP so we know how much coffee to have on hand…!
This, of course, comes the morning after the quarterly South Florida industry mixer put together by the Film Offices of Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach and takes place on Hollywood Beach at the Crowne Plaza (4000 South Ocean Drive) from 6P – 8P. So we’ll be seeing a lot of each other!
Entertainment Industry Incubator
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305)672-9297
www.eincubator.org
The Entertainment Industry Incubator, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization celebrating its 10th year dedicated to furthering the growth of local entertainment based businesses, organizations and individuals. The Incubator can be a fiscal agent and is a facilitator and clearinghouse for information and resources in order to help promote development of local talent for artistic and economic gain.
Our breakfast this month will be held at the Miami Beach Cinematheque on Espanola Way at 8:45A on Thursday, Mar.27th. With March being such a busy month, we hope to see as many of you who can make it there as possible. Please RSVP so we know how much coffee to have on hand…!
This, of course, comes the morning after the quarterly South Florida industry mixer put together by the Film Offices of Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach and takes place on Hollywood Beach at the Crowne Plaza (4000 South Ocean Drive) from 6P – 8P. So we’ll be seeing a lot of each other!
Entertainment Industry Incubator
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305)672-9297
www.eincubator.org
The Entertainment Industry Incubator, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization celebrating its 10th year dedicated to furthering the growth of local entertainment based businesses, organizations and individuals. The Incubator can be a fiscal agent and is a facilitator and clearinghouse for information and resources in order to help promote development of local talent for artistic and economic gain.
Northwestern University Undertones Performance March 29, 2008
The Northwestern University Undertones
Co-ed A Cappella Concert
Saturday, March 29th 2008 at 2:00 P.M. the Northwestern University Undertones perform live for the Northwestern University Club of Southeast Florida and their guests at the Las Olas Riverfront Gazebo Stage in Ft. Lauderdale. Performance is complementary for NU Alumni and guests.
After the performance, Alumni and guests will gather at Palmgrill* located directly across from the stage to mix and mingle with Undertones performers and local Northwestern Alumni.
For Directions: Take 95 to Broward Blvd., Exit East (towards Ocean). Go to Brickell Ave, & turn right. Go straight and will drive straight into our plaza.at the curve in the road, you will see valet on the right and there is a parking garage after valet. The gazebo is straight back, facing the water. For more information go to the following: http://riverfrontfl.com/guest_info/directions
RSVP's welcome, but not required. To RSVP or for additional information, please contact:
Chad Lang, Esq. CLang@FORDHARRISON.COM or call 305-808-2103.
The Undertones are THRILLED to be coming to South Florida this Spring Break!
They will entertain with songs and skits. For more Undertones info. click link below.
Northwestern University Undertones
Formed in 2001, this group of Northwestern students come from all backgrounds, majors and parts of the United States.
Fifteen guys and gals strong, the Undertones sing their little hearts out with all the top 40's music they can their hands on, no instruments of course! Their successes include the release of their first CD - Seriously Now - a hugely successful tour of Southern California in 2006, and winning the 2007 quarterfinals of the International Competition for Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) with special award for best choreography.
*Drinks or food will not be provided by the NU Club of SEFL.
Co-ed A Cappella Concert
Saturday, March 29th 2008 at 2:00 P.M. the Northwestern University Undertones perform live for the Northwestern University Club of Southeast Florida and their guests at the Las Olas Riverfront Gazebo Stage in Ft. Lauderdale. Performance is complementary for NU Alumni and guests.
After the performance, Alumni and guests will gather at Palmgrill* located directly across from the stage to mix and mingle with Undertones performers and local Northwestern Alumni.
For Directions: Take 95 to Broward Blvd., Exit East (towards Ocean). Go to Brickell Ave, & turn right. Go straight and will drive straight into our plaza.at the curve in the road, you will see valet on the right and there is a parking garage after valet. The gazebo is straight back, facing the water. For more information go to the following: http://riverfrontfl.com/guest_info/directions
RSVP's welcome, but not required. To RSVP or for additional information, please contact:
Chad Lang, Esq. CLang@FORDHARRISON.COM or call 305-808-2103.
The Undertones are THRILLED to be coming to South Florida this Spring Break!
They will entertain with songs and skits. For more Undertones info. click link below.
Northwestern University Undertones
Formed in 2001, this group of Northwestern students come from all backgrounds, majors and parts of the United States.
Fifteen guys and gals strong, the Undertones sing their little hearts out with all the top 40's music they can their hands on, no instruments of course! Their successes include the release of their first CD - Seriously Now - a hugely successful tour of Southern California in 2006, and winning the 2007 quarterfinals of the International Competition for Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) with special award for best choreography.
*Drinks or food will not be provided by the NU Club of SEFL.
Job in NYC
If you have a moment, I'd appreciate your help. Please take a look and forward this job on to anyone you think would be interested in the position, or anyone else who could help me find a great candidate.
Thanks for your help!
-Dibakar Ghosh
Company: UK Sales Director for FirstRain//New York - New York City
Job Title: UK Sales Director for FirstRain//New York - New York City
Description: Position Responsibilities:
-Locate, develop and close opportunities within financial institutions with a focus on the buy-side.
-Organize a comprehensive sales strategy focused on new business, as well as renewing and upselling existing clients.
-Able to handle large ticket sales and enterprise sales strategies.
-Develop a small team to expand the business: Identify, recruit, train and retain a world class team
-Research topics that are pertinent to prospective clients and schedule demonstrations in person, and via WebEx.
-Work with client solutions to maximize customer value from the FirstRain solution
-Develop a lasting sales process.
-Work closely with VP of Sales to develop and organize the pipeline for new and renewal business.
Candidate Requirements:
-5+ years selling to financial services with a focus on the buy-side - proven track record of success closing business.
-2+ years managing a sales team of sales representatives.
-Experience selling into the UK market
-Energetic, self motivated person who wants to close new business.
-Strong follow up skills.
-Strong presentation skills.
-Strong recruiting and leadership skills - potential to grow into second level management a plus.
-Able to deal with high level clients who have precious little time.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Creative thinker that can uncover needs in an unstructured environment.
-Comfortable selling a technology based solution.
-Strong Closing skills.
-Excellent relationship building skills.
-Minimum bachelors degree education level, technical degree or master a plus
-Willingness to travel
Warm Regards,
Dibakar Ghosh
Manager - Business Development
Espire Technologies, Inc. | www.espireinfo.com
Direct Line: 201-604-3491
Fax: 201-484-0949
Skype: dibakar.ghosh
Thanks for your help!
-Dibakar Ghosh
Company: UK Sales Director for FirstRain//New York - New York City
Job Title: UK Sales Director for FirstRain//New York - New York City
Description: Position Responsibilities:
-Locate, develop and close opportunities within financial institutions with a focus on the buy-side.
-Organize a comprehensive sales strategy focused on new business, as well as renewing and upselling existing clients.
-Able to handle large ticket sales and enterprise sales strategies.
-Develop a small team to expand the business: Identify, recruit, train and retain a world class team
-Research topics that are pertinent to prospective clients and schedule demonstrations in person, and via WebEx.
-Work with client solutions to maximize customer value from the FirstRain solution
-Develop a lasting sales process.
-Work closely with VP of Sales to develop and organize the pipeline for new and renewal business.
Candidate Requirements:
-5+ years selling to financial services with a focus on the buy-side - proven track record of success closing business.
-2+ years managing a sales team of sales representatives.
-Experience selling into the UK market
-Energetic, self motivated person who wants to close new business.
-Strong follow up skills.
-Strong presentation skills.
-Strong recruiting and leadership skills - potential to grow into second level management a plus.
-Able to deal with high level clients who have precious little time.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Creative thinker that can uncover needs in an unstructured environment.
-Comfortable selling a technology based solution.
-Strong Closing skills.
-Excellent relationship building skills.
-Minimum bachelors degree education level, technical degree or master a plus
-Willingness to travel
Warm Regards,
Dibakar Ghosh
Manager - Business Development
Espire Technologies, Inc. | www.espireinfo.com
Direct Line: 201-604-3491
Fax: 201-484-0949
Skype: dibakar.ghosh
A Note From Michael Moore
So? ... A Note from Michael Moore
Monday, March 24th, 2008
Friends,
It would have to happen on Easter Sunday, wouldn't it, that the 4,000th American soldier would die in Iraq. Play me that crazy preacher again, will you, about how maybe God, in all his infinite wisdom, may not exactly be blessing America these days. Is anyone surprised?
4,000 dead. Unofficial estimates are that there may be up to 100,000 wounded, injured, or mentally ruined by this war. And there could be up to a million Iraqi dead. We will pay the consequences of this for a long, long time. God will keep blessing America.
And where is Darth Vader in all this? A reporter from ABC News this week told Dick Cheney, in regards to Iraq, "two-thirds of Americans say it's not worth fighting." Cheney cut her off with a one word answer: "So?"
"So?" As in, "So what?" As in, "F*** you. I could care less."
I would like every American to see Cheney flip the virtual bird at the them, the American people. Click here and pass it around. Then ask yourself why we haven't risen up and thrown him and his puppet out of the White House.
The Democrats have had the power to literally pull the plug on this war for the past 15 months -- and they have refused to do so. What are we to do about that? Continue to sink into our despair? Or get creative? Real creative. I know there are many of you reading this who have the chutzpah and ingenuity to confront your local congressperson. Will you? For me?
Cheney spent Wednesday, the 5th anniversary of the war, not mourning the dead he killed, but fishing off the Sultan of Oman's royal yacht. So? Ask your favorite Republican what they think of that.
The Founding Fathers would never have uttered the presumptuous words, "God Bless America." That, to them, sounded like a command instead of a request, and one doesn't command God, even if they are America. In fact, they were worried God would punish America. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington feared that God would react unfavorably against his soldiers for the way they were behaving. John Adams wondered if God might punish America and cause it to lose the war, just to prove His point that America was not worthy. They and the others believed it would be arrogant on their part to assume that God would single out America for a blessing. What a long road we have traveled since then.
I see that Frontline on PBS this week has a documentary called "Bush's War." That's what I've been calling it for a long time. It's not the "Iraq War." Iraq did nothing. Iraq didn't plan 9/11. It didn't have weapons of mass destruction. It DID have movie theaters and bars and women wearing what they wanted and a significant Christian population and one of the few Arab capitals with an open synagogue.
But that's all gone now. Show a movie and you'll be shot in the head. Over a hundred women have been randomly executed for not wearing a scarf. I'm happy, as a blessed American, that I had a hand in all this. I just paid my taxes, so that means I helped to pay for this freedom we've brought to Baghdad. So? Will God bless me?
God bless all of you in this Easter Week as we begin the 6th year of Bush's War.
God help America. Please.
Michael Moore
MMFlint@aol.com
MichaelMoore.com
Monday, March 24th, 2008
Friends,
It would have to happen on Easter Sunday, wouldn't it, that the 4,000th American soldier would die in Iraq. Play me that crazy preacher again, will you, about how maybe God, in all his infinite wisdom, may not exactly be blessing America these days. Is anyone surprised?
4,000 dead. Unofficial estimates are that there may be up to 100,000 wounded, injured, or mentally ruined by this war. And there could be up to a million Iraqi dead. We will pay the consequences of this for a long, long time. God will keep blessing America.
And where is Darth Vader in all this? A reporter from ABC News this week told Dick Cheney, in regards to Iraq, "two-thirds of Americans say it's not worth fighting." Cheney cut her off with a one word answer: "So?"
"So?" As in, "So what?" As in, "F*** you. I could care less."
I would like every American to see Cheney flip the virtual bird at the them, the American people. Click here and pass it around. Then ask yourself why we haven't risen up and thrown him and his puppet out of the White House.
The Democrats have had the power to literally pull the plug on this war for the past 15 months -- and they have refused to do so. What are we to do about that? Continue to sink into our despair? Or get creative? Real creative. I know there are many of you reading this who have the chutzpah and ingenuity to confront your local congressperson. Will you? For me?
Cheney spent Wednesday, the 5th anniversary of the war, not mourning the dead he killed, but fishing off the Sultan of Oman's royal yacht. So? Ask your favorite Republican what they think of that.
The Founding Fathers would never have uttered the presumptuous words, "God Bless America." That, to them, sounded like a command instead of a request, and one doesn't command God, even if they are America. In fact, they were worried God would punish America. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington feared that God would react unfavorably against his soldiers for the way they were behaving. John Adams wondered if God might punish America and cause it to lose the war, just to prove His point that America was not worthy. They and the others believed it would be arrogant on their part to assume that God would single out America for a blessing. What a long road we have traveled since then.
I see that Frontline on PBS this week has a documentary called "Bush's War." That's what I've been calling it for a long time. It's not the "Iraq War." Iraq did nothing. Iraq didn't plan 9/11. It didn't have weapons of mass destruction. It DID have movie theaters and bars and women wearing what they wanted and a significant Christian population and one of the few Arab capitals with an open synagogue.
But that's all gone now. Show a movie and you'll be shot in the head. Over a hundred women have been randomly executed for not wearing a scarf. I'm happy, as a blessed American, that I had a hand in all this. I just paid my taxes, so that means I helped to pay for this freedom we've brought to Baghdad. So? Will God bless me?
God bless all of you in this Easter Week as we begin the 6th year of Bush's War.
God help America. Please.
Michael Moore
MMFlint@aol.com
MichaelMoore.com
Friday, March 21, 2008
PINK MARTINI WITH THE MIAMI POPS ORCHESTRA
WIN A 4 PACK TO SEE PINK MARTINI WITH THE MIAMI POPS ORCHESTRA
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida presents The Miami Pops Orchestra featuring Pink Martini on Friday, March 21st @ 8pm at Arsht Center, Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd
The Concert Association of Florida launches their new Miami Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Jose Antonio Molina, with a special project: Pink Martini in concert. The 12-piece group plays a genre-busting mix of styles ranging from Brazilian sambas to Latin jazz to Afro-Cuban rumba to sultry cabaret. The aesthetic is jet-set, vintage-chic, cerebral, and more than a little campy.
For more information and to purchase tickets click HERE
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida presents The Miami Pops Orchestra featuring Pink Martini on Friday, March 21st @ 8pm at Arsht Center, Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd
The Concert Association of Florida launches their new Miami Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Jose Antonio Molina, with a special project: Pink Martini in concert. The 12-piece group plays a genre-busting mix of styles ranging from Brazilian sambas to Latin jazz to Afro-Cuban rumba to sultry cabaret. The aesthetic is jet-set, vintage-chic, cerebral, and more than a little campy.
For more information and to purchase tickets click HERE
Tickets On Sale & Special Offers for the Week
Augustana
Culture Room
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Fri, 05/30/08
on sale: 03/22/08
Eddie Izzard
The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Fri, 06/13/08
more dates
on sale: 03/16/08
The Queen Bee Stings Miami
James L Knight Center
Miami, FL
Sat, 04/05/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Roberto Carlos
American Airlines Arena
Miami, FL
Sat, 05/31/08
on sale: 03/17/08
Michalis Hatzigiannis
Parker Playhouse
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Fri, 05/23/08
on sale: 03/22/08
1re Festival De LA Comedia Dominicana
Miami Dade County Auditorium
Miami, FL
Sat, 04/19/08
on sale: 03/25/08
Jeffree Star
STUDIO A
Miami, FL
Sun, 04/27/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Compagnie Thor
Colony Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Fri, 04/04/08
more dates
on sale: 03/18/08
Miami Dance Project Presents: Time Travel
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Sat, 05/10/08
on sale: 03/25/08
Miami Beach Dance Festival Presents: Brazz Dance Theater
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Wed, 04/09/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Miami Beach Dance Festival Presents: Florida Dance Theatre
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Fri, 04/11/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Miami Beach Dance Festival Presents: Ballet Flamenco LA Rosa
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Sun, 04/13/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Miami Beach Dance Festival Presents: Ballet Contemp. De Oaxaca
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Sat, 04/05/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Miami Beach Dance Festival Presents: Momentum Dance Company
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Sun, 04/06/08
more dates
on sale: 03/19/08
Art Metrano's Jews Don't Belong On Ladders
Broward Ctr for the Perf Arts Amaturo
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Thu, 08/21/08
more dates
on sale: 03/18/08
MDC Kendall Campus Presents: Belly Dance Show 2008
Miami Dade County Auditorium
Miami, FL
Sat, 05/10/08
on sale: 03/24/08
Culture Room
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Fri, 05/30/08
on sale: 03/22/08
Eddie Izzard
The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Fri, 06/13/08
more dates
on sale: 03/16/08
The Queen Bee Stings Miami
James L Knight Center
Miami, FL
Sat, 04/05/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Roberto Carlos
American Airlines Arena
Miami, FL
Sat, 05/31/08
on sale: 03/17/08
Michalis Hatzigiannis
Parker Playhouse
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Fri, 05/23/08
on sale: 03/22/08
1re Festival De LA Comedia Dominicana
Miami Dade County Auditorium
Miami, FL
Sat, 04/19/08
on sale: 03/25/08
Jeffree Star
STUDIO A
Miami, FL
Sun, 04/27/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Compagnie Thor
Colony Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Fri, 04/04/08
more dates
on sale: 03/18/08
Miami Dance Project Presents: Time Travel
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Sat, 05/10/08
on sale: 03/25/08
Miami Beach Dance Festival Presents: Brazz Dance Theater
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Wed, 04/09/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Miami Beach Dance Festival Presents: Florida Dance Theatre
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Fri, 04/11/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Miami Beach Dance Festival Presents: Ballet Flamenco LA Rosa
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Sun, 04/13/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Miami Beach Dance Festival Presents: Ballet Contemp. De Oaxaca
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Sat, 04/05/08
on sale: 03/19/08
Miami Beach Dance Festival Presents: Momentum Dance Company
Byron Carlyle Theater
Miami Beach, FL
Sun, 04/06/08
more dates
on sale: 03/19/08
Art Metrano's Jews Don't Belong On Ladders
Broward Ctr for the Perf Arts Amaturo
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Thu, 08/21/08
more dates
on sale: 03/18/08
MDC Kendall Campus Presents: Belly Dance Show 2008
Miami Dade County Auditorium
Miami, FL
Sat, 05/10/08
on sale: 03/24/08
Entertainment Industry Incubator March 27 2008
For those of you who missed the wonderfully informative panels held during the Miami International Film Festival, the Incubator is giving you another chance to connect with some of the local industry executives who work here on a daily basis and with each other, of course. In fact, one of the speakers will be the head of the Festival, Patrick de Bokay. Joining him will be Eric Rovner of the local office of the William Morris Agency.
Our breakfast this month will be held at the Miami Beach Cinematheque on Espanola Way at 8:45A on Thursday, Mar.27th. With March being such a busy month, we hope to see as many of you who can make it there as possible. Please RSVP so we know how much coffee to have on hand…!
This, of course, comes the morning after the quarterly South Florida industry mixer put together by the Film Offices of Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach and takes place on Hollywood Beach at the Crowne Plaza (4000 South Ocean Drive) from 6P – 8P. So we’ll be seeing a lot of each other!
Entertainment Industry Incubator
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305)672-9297
www.eincubator.org
Our breakfast this month will be held at the Miami Beach Cinematheque on Espanola Way at 8:45A on Thursday, Mar.27th. With March being such a busy month, we hope to see as many of you who can make it there as possible. Please RSVP so we know how much coffee to have on hand…!
This, of course, comes the morning after the quarterly South Florida industry mixer put together by the Film Offices of Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach and takes place on Hollywood Beach at the Crowne Plaza (4000 South Ocean Drive) from 6P – 8P. So we’ll be seeing a lot of each other!
Entertainment Industry Incubator
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305)672-9297
www.eincubator.org
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Volunteer at Inter-American Development Bank's Annual Meeting
Volunteer at the Inter-American Development Bank's Annual Meeting
United Way Young Leaders, in partnership with Hands On Miami, encourage you to take advantage of a different kind of volunteer opportunity.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) invites Miami-Dade volunteers to participate in the bank's week-long annual meeting. Volunteers from all professional backgrounds are asked to lend a hand and support IDB. Over 8,000 representatives from across the Western Hemisphere will be attending the event, along with honored guests including Bill Gates, multiple philanthropic organizations, business and government leaders working to improve economic and social development in the Americas.
Inter-American Development Bank's Annual Meeting
April 4 - 8, 2008
Location is based upon your role in the event. The IDB Host Committee will need volunteers beginning March 24, 2008.
For more information or to receive a volunteer application, please contact Alicia Quillen 305.646.7460 or alicia@handsonmiami.org.
The Inter-American Development Bank, the oldest and largest regional multilateral development institution, was established in 1959 to help accelerate economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. This gathering has long served as the premier global forum on Latin American finance, trade and development.
United Way Young Leaders, in partnership with Hands On Miami, encourage you to take advantage of a different kind of volunteer opportunity.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) invites Miami-Dade volunteers to participate in the bank's week-long annual meeting. Volunteers from all professional backgrounds are asked to lend a hand and support IDB. Over 8,000 representatives from across the Western Hemisphere will be attending the event, along with honored guests including Bill Gates, multiple philanthropic organizations, business and government leaders working to improve economic and social development in the Americas.
Inter-American Development Bank's Annual Meeting
April 4 - 8, 2008
Location is based upon your role in the event. The IDB Host Committee will need volunteers beginning March 24, 2008.
For more information or to receive a volunteer application, please contact Alicia Quillen 305.646.7460 or alicia@handsonmiami.org.
The Inter-American Development Bank, the oldest and largest regional multilateral development institution, was established in 1959 to help accelerate economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. This gathering has long served as the premier global forum on Latin American finance, trade and development.
Art About Town with Grace Galleries, Art For Life and Arnold Mittelman - from Socialmiami.com
Socialmiami.com
Lichtenstein at Fairchild
During February through May 31
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is hosting an exhibition of one of the world's most iconic Pop artists, Roy Lichtenstein. Fairchild, one of the world's premier botanic gardens and Miami-Dade County's oldest cultural institution, is hosting the large scale sculpture exhibition as part of its annual art program. With sculptures ranging from 8 to 30 feet high, Lichtenstein at Fairchild marks the largest sculptural exhibition of Lichtenstein's pieces in a naturalistic setting. Sculptures are on display daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through May 31, 2008. Beginning December 13, Fairchild will remain open for Pop'n Tropical Nights on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Day admission is $20 adults, $15 seniors 65+, $10 children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under. Night Admission is $20 Fairchild members, $15 member children 6-17; $30 non-members, $20 non-member children 6-17, and free for children 5 and under.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10910 Old Cutler Road, Miami
305-667-1651
"A Nervous Smile"
Final Weekend
Strained to the breaking point by caring for their severely disabled daughter Emily, a wealthy New York couple weigh their own happiness against that of their child-with shocking consequences. Emily's lyrical poetry, the bitter volleys of the couple's disintegrating marriage, and the appraisals of the outside world frame the narrative of this insightful play. Performances at New Theatre are Thurs - Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 1 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $40 with student tickets available at $15.
New Theatre
4120 Laguna Street, Coral Gables
305-433-4909
The Disney Topiaries
Now through April 10
Take a scenic stroll through the Disney Topiary gardens at Aventura Mall and marvel at the thousands of trees, plants and flowers that have transformed the Center and Fountain Courts into a piece of Disney magic. The display, part of the mall's Disney's Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival promotion, is a first for this kind of exhibit in a South Florida shopping center. Like the dazzling Disney Topiaries in Epcot, the mall's topiaries incorporate stunning blooms, artfully designed floral beds and expertly crafted bonsai trees. See five different gardens that make up the Lion King display, featuring the characters Simba, Nala, Pumbaa, Timon, and Rafiki in fun colorful scenes reminiscent of the movie. Another garden scene displays Bambi characters Thumper, Flower and of course, Bambi, all enjoying each other's company in a lush forest setting. Walk among the incredible topiaries, including a 13 foot-tall giraffe, and you might glimpse one of the "hidden Mickeys" that have been incorporated. Aventura Mall, South Florida's largest super regional mall, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
Aventura Mall
19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura
305-935-1110
The Barnacle under Moonlight
Friday
March 21 at 7 p.m.
The Alhambra Orchestra will perform an evening of Family Pops on the Lawn sponsored by The Barnacle Society. The 60-member community orchestra, under the artistic direction of Reginald Nicholson, will play instantly recognizable old standards and new melodies. Special guest artists include jazz trombonist Ira Sullivan and soprano Beverly Coulter. It will be a night to remember under the moonlit skies of Miami. Tickets are $7 for adults and kids 10 and over; $3 for children 6 to 9; and free for children under 6. Show goes on rain or shine! Gates open at 6 p.m.
The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
305-668-9260 or 305-442-6866
Pink Martini with the Miami Pops Orchestra
Friday
March 21 at 8 p.m.
The Portland, Oregon-based Pink Martini band has played at events ranging from the Cannes Film Festival to the opening party of the New York Museum of Modern Art. Part French chanson, Argentine tango and soft merengue with a dash of low-lit jazz lounge, Pink Martini is the brainchild of classically trained pianist, Thomas M. Lauderdale, and songwriter and guitarist China Forbes. With a multilingual repertoire, Pink Martini has blossomed from a quintet into a suave salon orchestra equally at home on concert stages and in smoky clubs. Pink Martini's performance at the inauguration of Miami Pops is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and WDNA 88.9 Serious Jazz and presented by Concert Association of Florida in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation. Tickets range from $15 to $85.
Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-808-7446, Ext. 301
Forbidden Broadway
March 21 – April 13
The Miami premiere of Forbidden Broadway, a wickedly funny roast of Broadway musicals, previews March 21-24, opens March 25 and runs thru April 13 in the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater. Forbidden Broadway is New York's longest-running musical comedy revue and features outrageous costumes, hilarious songs and stellar performances by the New York cast of the Tony Award-winning show. This edition of the Forbidden Broadway is specially designed for Miami audiences and features spoofs of Monty Python's Spamalot, Avenue Q, The Lion King, Wicked, Les Misérables, and Hairspray, all shows that have played or will play in South Florida. Show times are Tues - Friday at 7:30 p.m., Sat at 5 and 8 p.m., and Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $45 and $50. Pictured: Michael West & Valerie Fagan as "Mary Poppins" and "Spamalot;" photo by Carol Rosegg.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-949-6722
Free Legal Clinic
Saturday
March 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Artists and arts organizations can learn more about legal issues affecting them through membership in LegalArt and clinics that they sponsor like this free clinic open to LegalArt members. The day-long event will address all types of legal issues, and participants are provided a 30 to 60 minute consultation with an attorney to deal with their individual concerns. Membership in LegalArt is $30 for individuals and $45 for organizations. Email to learn more.
University of Miami School of Law
1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables
305-804-3630
5th Annual Everglades Awareness Benefit Concert
Saturday
March 22 from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Top bands, spoken word artists, dancers, visual artists and community activists will join together to raise awareness and funds for the Everglades, one of the most threatened natural habitats in the western hemisphere. A wide variety of musical styles, including jazz, rock, folk, Latin, funk, hip hop, world beat fusion and more will be performed - a testament to the diversity of supporters for this cause. The event is presented by Ploppy Palace Productions. Admission is $10. Must be 21 years old to attend.
Tobacco Road
626 S. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-374-1198
Nifty 50's Show
Saturday
March 22
Take a trip down memory lane via Route 66 with 6 local performers to celebrate the first SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day, an annual event taking place globally during Women's History Month. Presented by KP Productions, a non-profit organization, proceeds will provide live musical entertainment to seniors at assisting living and day care facilities in the tri-county area. A portion of the matinee revenue will also be donated to the Fund for Women Artists. Tickets for the 2:30 matinee performance are $15 and the 8 p.m. performance are $20. Pictured: Donald Stansfield, Jerry Wilson, Robert Cervera, Christy O Connor, Pamela Johnson, Meri Ziev.
Broward Library Theater
100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
954-274-8537
Performance for MAM PARTNERS
Saturday
March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Join MAM PARTNERS and attend an intimate viewing of Maria Jose Arjona's "The White Series." Comprised of 5 performances in which the artist uses her body to transcend issues of identity, the viewer is stimulated by positioning particular "clues" - a question, a phrase, a song, a recognizable image from childhood. Arjona's prior performances have taken place at a variety of venues, including El Museo del Barrio and Exit Art in New York and The Ballroom in Marfa, Texas. Gallery Diet will sponsor an event reception. This is part of the MAM PARTNERS Introductions Series that is open to members of this dynamic group of young professionals who support Miami Art Museum. To learn about membership and how you can attend art-related events and programs throughout the year, email Liza Lesser.
Gallery Diet
174 N.W. 23rd Street, Wynwood Arts District
305-375-5840 (Liza Lesser)
La Traviata
Saturday
March 22 at 8 p.m.
See Miami Lyric Opera's production of La Traviata, Giuseppe Verdi's opera about the great Parisian courtesan, Marie Duplessis, taken from Alexander Dumas' novel, La dame aux Camélias. La Traviata was first performed in Venice's La Fenice Theater in 1853 and has become immensely popular. It is third on Opera America's list of the 20 most-performed operas in North America, behind only Madame Butterfly and La boheme. MLO's production is set in 4 acts under the artistic direction of Raffaele Cardone. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students (available at the Colony box office).
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-674-1040
John Adams: Plugged and Unplugged
Saturday
March 22 at 8 p.m.
If there is one name that embodies the pulse of American music, it's John Adams. Engaging, sharp, dynamic, transcendent - his is music that can't be confined to just one category. Culled from his operatic collaboration with Peter Sellers (called "the musical event of the year"), Doctor Atomic Symphony explores the emotional ramifications of the first atomic bomb. Electric violinist Tracy Silverman joins the composer for a work inspired by Jack Kerouac's journeys through California, and the rhythmic drive of Slonimsky's Earbox puts us in touch with Adams' Minimalist roots. This concert is presented by New World Symphony. Tickets are $15.
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-673-3331
Dino Eggstravaganza!
Saturday & Sunday
March 22 & 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Miami Science Museum is celebrating the Easter holiday with a two-day Dino Eggstravaganza! There will be Dino Egg Hunts, of course, Paleo Tours of the Dinosaurs of China exhibit, entertaining interactive games and activities, face painting, hands-on science eggsperiments, wildlife animal encounters with alligators, bald eagles, snakes and owls, music and fun for the entire family. Radio Disney will be onboard for music, fun giveaways and cool prizes.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-646-4200
Pivot Points I: Defining MOCA's Collection
Tuesday
March 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Since 1995, the Museum of Contemporary Art has been developing a collection of pivotal works by international contemporary artists. On view in the Pivot Points series of exhibitions are works from the permanent collection that mark important moments in the development of the artists' work and turning points in contemporary art. Pivot Points I will be the first time that the landmark gift to the collection "No Ghost Just a Shell" will be exhibited at MOCA. The collaborative multi-media project by Pierre Huyghe and Phillipe Parreno, on view from March 26 through May 11, is comprised of 17 works by international artists, all based on a Japanese Manga character named Annlee. This project was jointly donated to MOCA and Tate, London in 2007 by Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz, and is considered to be a seminal work for the 21st century that marks a shift in the ways artists work. The opening reception is free for MOCA members, N. Miami residents and employees and children under 12; $10 for non-members.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
770 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami
305-893-6211
Next Big Thing 2008 Touches Down
Tuesday – Sunday
March 25 - 30
Next Big Thing 2008 will be making its debut during this year's Winter Music Conference creating the ultimate VIP experience for its top industry delegates in the areas of music, arts, fashion, technology, and non-profit, through a selection of high-end events and a VIP Hospitality House atmosphere. Fusing together top talents from the music industry (including Macy Gray, FlyLeaf, Rui Da Silva, Motel, and more) with world-renowned designers (Bogosse and more), industry mavens, and brand managers, Next Big Thing 2008 looks to make its initial undertaking the first of many, with Next Big Thing 2009 already in the works for Puerto Rico and 2010 in Dubai. Tickets to certain events now available at www.wanttickets.com/nbt.
Multiple locations in Miami Beach
(202) 552-5775
Fashion@MiaSci: Bringing Fashion Forward
Wednesday
March 26th from 6 and 10 p.m.
The Miami Science Museum boasts a new "jewel" among its programmatic collection. @MiaSci, a monthly young professional mixer, has quickly become the premiere gathering for the 20 and 30-something mover and shaker crowd in South Florida. Billed as the "Happy Hour with Substance," the event combines a business mixer celebrating art with a twist of science. This month's installment will highlight some of the hottest fashion designers working in Miami, selected under the direction of the Miami University of Art and Design. A variety of fashion visionaries will participate, all working within specific genres including: organic and recycled sportswear and handbags, social conscious street wear, innovative swimsuits, evening and club wear and formal gowns. The designers shown include: Juju Costa, EverAfter by Renato, So-Me Designs, Kristina Ashley, Retro Actif and Jewelry by Cheryl Lynn among others. Miami Artist Alex Yanes will also premiere his exclusive line of hand painted ladies shoes. Designers will be selling ready to wear garments throughout the evening with proceeds benefiting the Museum. The best part is that all of this is offered for a donation of $10.00 per person.
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami
305-646-4209
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
March 26 – April 13
A bold new production of Lewis Carroll's classic fairy tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, adapted and directed by Stephanie Ansin, will premiere at The PlayGround Theatre. In this version, co-adapted and designed by Fernando Calzadilla, time, space and cultures collide as the precocious heroine tackles the challenges of her ever-changing world with the familiar tale unfolding with a tropical twist. Performances preview March 26-28, premiere Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m., and run through April 13 - see complete schedule. Tickets are $15 each, $10 for groups of 20 or more, and $5 when purchased by students through Culture Shock.
PlayGround Theatre
9806 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
305-751-9550, Ext. 223
ArtCrowd Event - Rock Stars of the Art World
Thursday
March 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Turn up the volume on your culture dial and scope out the biggest art superstars of the past five decades at 2 cutting-edge galleries in the Wynwood Arts District. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. join ArtCrowd at Gary Nader Art Gallery, 62 N.E. 27th Street, for Frank Stella - Five Decades of Paintings and Sculpture. The group then moves to the Center for Visual Communication, 541 N.W. 27th Street, to hear Bill Goldston talk about what it's like to work side by side with great artists of our time, Rauschenberg, Rosenquist, Johns and more, and to see 120 of the "greatest hits" from the archives of the legendary studio ULAE. Tear it up with ArtCrowd and check out the delicious offerings of bin no. 18, and cocktails by UV Vodka, courtesy of AMC Liaisons. Admission is free for ArtCrowd members; $15 for others. Space is limited so RSVP please!
A visit to two galleries
Wynwood Arts District
305-673-7530, Ext. 1015
In the Mood for Pop
Thursday
March 27 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Beginning in London in the mid-1950's Pop Art - a visual arts movement expressing popular mass culture - found artists using themes influenced by advertising, everyday products and comic books. Opera Gallery's exhibition "In the Mood for Pop" features the exciting and kitschy works of contemporary masters, like Warhol, Wesselmann, and Lichtenstein, along with the paintings by emerging international avant-garde artists. The exhibition's opening reception offers an international mix of art and music with celebrated guest DJ Benjamin Franklin in honor of the Winter Music Conference. The reception is by invitation only so to be included, you must call 305-868-3337. See In the Mood for Pop through April 13. Pictured: Tom Wesselmann; "Bedroom Face with Orange."
Opera Gallery at Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
305-868-3337
Six Degrees Night featuring Gaudi and Jef Stott
Thursday
March 27 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
London-based Italian-born Gaudi's music, an organic fusion of dub, electronica and worldbeat, has been topping the charts in the UK. Gaudi himself is an in-demand producer and remixer for some of the most important names in music. Jef Stott, a founding member of Lumin and Stellamara, will perform a moody Middle Eastern piece with dub elements that was specifically designed for this event. He is a trained anthropologist and studied with master musicians from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Iran and Turkey, and their music and instruments figure in his compositions and production work. Accompanying is Zeb on oud and light percussion. Bob Duskis and The Worker from Six Degrees Records will DJ before and after the sets. Part of the Rhythm Foundation 20-year Retrospective. Admission is $10.
CIFO Art Space
1018 N. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-672-5202 (Laura Quinlan)
Jazz at MOCA
Friday
March 28 at 8 p.m.
Mantra World Music Ensemble will perform at Jazz at MOCA, the museum's monthly free outdoor concert. A perennial favorite on the South Florida concert scene, Mantra is known for their unique blend of original and classic music that is a high energy celebration of jazz, Latin and Afro-fusion rhythms. Under the direction of percussionist and vocalist Marlon Moore, Mantra is composed of musicians from Spanish, South American, Afro-Caribbean and American cultures. MOCA will be open from 7 to 10 pm so visitors may tour the exhibition Pivot Points, Part 1: Defining MOCA's Collection. Jazz at MOCA, held the last Friday of every month, is the longest-running free jazz concert series in South Florida. It is generously sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company and the City of North Miami.
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami
305-893-6211
World Premiere of NIGHTSPOT
Friday – Sunday
March 28 – 30
NIGHTSPOT, Miami City Ballet's first major commission, involves two of the most celebrated artists of our time. Twyla Tharp has created some of the most memorable and innovative dances in the modern repertory and has also worked extensively on Broadway and in Hollywood. This commission is Tharp's first major work for a ballet company in 5 years. For it, she has joined forces with Elvis Costello who is providing an original musical composition. Costello's musical curiosity is expansive: besides rock and roll, it ranges from classical to jazz to country. Tharp created NIGHTSPOT on 18 MCB dancers, and Costello's composition, which features new music intertwined with various motifs and quotations from existing songs, is written for a 9-piece onstage dance band and a 32-piece orchestra in the pit. Isaac Mizrahi, one of the world's most famous fashion designers, created the costumes for the new work. Also on Program IV are three outstanding ballets by George Balanchine: Square Dance, a classical ballet set to baroque music by Vivaldi and Corelli; Balanchine's homage to Italian folk dancing with the dynamic and speedy Tarantella, set to music by Gottschalk; and the French-style Sonatine, set to music by Ravel. A pre-performance talk by Edward Villella and/or his artistic staff will be conducted, free to the ticketed audience 45 minutes prior to curtain. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday (program does not include Sonatine to accommodate festivities related to the premiere); 8 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets range from $125 to $19 and are available through MCB Box Office, the Arsht Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Pictured: Callie Manning and Carlos Guerra; photo by Bruce Weber.
The Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
1-877-929-7010
arteaméricas
Friday – Monday
March 28 – 31
Merrill Lynch arteaméricas, the premier art fair from Latin America, will return to Miami for its sixth year. See the latest in paintings, sculpture and multimedia from contemporary artists as well as renowned, established artists. Seventy of the best galleries from the Americas, selected by the fair's advisory committee of art experts, will be in attendance, displaying works by internationally celebrated artists, including Fernando Botero, Wilfredo Lam, Jesús Soto, Rufino Tamayo, and Joaquin Torres-Garcia, to name a few. Among the vanguard contemporary artists whose works are on view are José Bedía, Tony Bechara, José Pedro Costigliolo, Eduardo Chapela, Bastón Díaz, León Ferrari, Carmen Herrera, Kcho and Hugo Zapata. Supported by South Florida's prestigious art institutions, arteaméricas has year after year exceeded all expectations with outstanding exhibits and excellent sales while maintaining its intimate boutique feel. The art offered for sale ranges from $2,000 to $1 million. arteaméricas is open from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday; and Monday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door. Admission is free from noon to 2 p.m. every day.
Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall A
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
305-854-3050
Lichtenstein at Fairchild
During February through May 31
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is hosting an exhibition of one of the world's most iconic Pop artists, Roy Lichtenstein. Fairchild, one of the world's premier botanic gardens and Miami-Dade County's oldest cultural institution, is hosting the large scale sculpture exhibition as part of its annual art program. With sculptures ranging from 8 to 30 feet high, Lichtenstein at Fairchild marks the largest sculptural exhibition of Lichtenstein's pieces in a naturalistic setting. Sculptures are on display daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through May 31, 2008. Beginning December 13, Fairchild will remain open for Pop'n Tropical Nights on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Day admission is $20 adults, $15 seniors 65+, $10 children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under. Night Admission is $20 Fairchild members, $15 member children 6-17; $30 non-members, $20 non-member children 6-17, and free for children 5 and under.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10910 Old Cutler Road, Miami
305-667-1651
"A Nervous Smile"
Final Weekend
Strained to the breaking point by caring for their severely disabled daughter Emily, a wealthy New York couple weigh their own happiness against that of their child-with shocking consequences. Emily's lyrical poetry, the bitter volleys of the couple's disintegrating marriage, and the appraisals of the outside world frame the narrative of this insightful play. Performances at New Theatre are Thurs - Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 1 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $40 with student tickets available at $15.
New Theatre
4120 Laguna Street, Coral Gables
305-433-4909
The Disney Topiaries
Now through April 10
Take a scenic stroll through the Disney Topiary gardens at Aventura Mall and marvel at the thousands of trees, plants and flowers that have transformed the Center and Fountain Courts into a piece of Disney magic. The display, part of the mall's Disney's Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival promotion, is a first for this kind of exhibit in a South Florida shopping center. Like the dazzling Disney Topiaries in Epcot, the mall's topiaries incorporate stunning blooms, artfully designed floral beds and expertly crafted bonsai trees. See five different gardens that make up the Lion King display, featuring the characters Simba, Nala, Pumbaa, Timon, and Rafiki in fun colorful scenes reminiscent of the movie. Another garden scene displays Bambi characters Thumper, Flower and of course, Bambi, all enjoying each other's company in a lush forest setting. Walk among the incredible topiaries, including a 13 foot-tall giraffe, and you might glimpse one of the "hidden Mickeys" that have been incorporated. Aventura Mall, South Florida's largest super regional mall, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
Aventura Mall
19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura
305-935-1110
The Barnacle under Moonlight
Friday
March 21 at 7 p.m.
The Alhambra Orchestra will perform an evening of Family Pops on the Lawn sponsored by The Barnacle Society. The 60-member community orchestra, under the artistic direction of Reginald Nicholson, will play instantly recognizable old standards and new melodies. Special guest artists include jazz trombonist Ira Sullivan and soprano Beverly Coulter. It will be a night to remember under the moonlit skies of Miami. Tickets are $7 for adults and kids 10 and over; $3 for children 6 to 9; and free for children under 6. Show goes on rain or shine! Gates open at 6 p.m.
The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
305-668-9260 or 305-442-6866
Pink Martini with the Miami Pops Orchestra
Friday
March 21 at 8 p.m.
The Portland, Oregon-based Pink Martini band has played at events ranging from the Cannes Film Festival to the opening party of the New York Museum of Modern Art. Part French chanson, Argentine tango and soft merengue with a dash of low-lit jazz lounge, Pink Martini is the brainchild of classically trained pianist, Thomas M. Lauderdale, and songwriter and guitarist China Forbes. With a multilingual repertoire, Pink Martini has blossomed from a quintet into a suave salon orchestra equally at home on concert stages and in smoky clubs. Pink Martini's performance at the inauguration of Miami Pops is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and WDNA 88.9 Serious Jazz and presented by Concert Association of Florida in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation. Tickets range from $15 to $85.
Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-808-7446, Ext. 301
Forbidden Broadway
March 21 – April 13
The Miami premiere of Forbidden Broadway, a wickedly funny roast of Broadway musicals, previews March 21-24, opens March 25 and runs thru April 13 in the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater. Forbidden Broadway is New York's longest-running musical comedy revue and features outrageous costumes, hilarious songs and stellar performances by the New York cast of the Tony Award-winning show. This edition of the Forbidden Broadway is specially designed for Miami audiences and features spoofs of Monty Python's Spamalot, Avenue Q, The Lion King, Wicked, Les Misérables, and Hairspray, all shows that have played or will play in South Florida. Show times are Tues - Friday at 7:30 p.m., Sat at 5 and 8 p.m., and Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $45 and $50. Pictured: Michael West & Valerie Fagan as "Mary Poppins" and "Spamalot;" photo by Carol Rosegg.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-949-6722
Free Legal Clinic
Saturday
March 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Artists and arts organizations can learn more about legal issues affecting them through membership in LegalArt and clinics that they sponsor like this free clinic open to LegalArt members. The day-long event will address all types of legal issues, and participants are provided a 30 to 60 minute consultation with an attorney to deal with their individual concerns. Membership in LegalArt is $30 for individuals and $45 for organizations. Email to learn more.
University of Miami School of Law
1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables
305-804-3630
5th Annual Everglades Awareness Benefit Concert
Saturday
March 22 from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Top bands, spoken word artists, dancers, visual artists and community activists will join together to raise awareness and funds for the Everglades, one of the most threatened natural habitats in the western hemisphere. A wide variety of musical styles, including jazz, rock, folk, Latin, funk, hip hop, world beat fusion and more will be performed - a testament to the diversity of supporters for this cause. The event is presented by Ploppy Palace Productions. Admission is $10. Must be 21 years old to attend.
Tobacco Road
626 S. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-374-1198
Nifty 50's Show
Saturday
March 22
Take a trip down memory lane via Route 66 with 6 local performers to celebrate the first SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day, an annual event taking place globally during Women's History Month. Presented by KP Productions, a non-profit organization, proceeds will provide live musical entertainment to seniors at assisting living and day care facilities in the tri-county area. A portion of the matinee revenue will also be donated to the Fund for Women Artists. Tickets for the 2:30 matinee performance are $15 and the 8 p.m. performance are $20. Pictured: Donald Stansfield, Jerry Wilson, Robert Cervera, Christy O Connor, Pamela Johnson, Meri Ziev.
Broward Library Theater
100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
954-274-8537
Performance for MAM PARTNERS
Saturday
March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Join MAM PARTNERS and attend an intimate viewing of Maria Jose Arjona's "The White Series." Comprised of 5 performances in which the artist uses her body to transcend issues of identity, the viewer is stimulated by positioning particular "clues" - a question, a phrase, a song, a recognizable image from childhood. Arjona's prior performances have taken place at a variety of venues, including El Museo del Barrio and Exit Art in New York and The Ballroom in Marfa, Texas. Gallery Diet will sponsor an event reception. This is part of the MAM PARTNERS Introductions Series that is open to members of this dynamic group of young professionals who support Miami Art Museum. To learn about membership and how you can attend art-related events and programs throughout the year, email Liza Lesser.
Gallery Diet
174 N.W. 23rd Street, Wynwood Arts District
305-375-5840 (Liza Lesser)
La Traviata
Saturday
March 22 at 8 p.m.
See Miami Lyric Opera's production of La Traviata, Giuseppe Verdi's opera about the great Parisian courtesan, Marie Duplessis, taken from Alexander Dumas' novel, La dame aux Camélias. La Traviata was first performed in Venice's La Fenice Theater in 1853 and has become immensely popular. It is third on Opera America's list of the 20 most-performed operas in North America, behind only Madame Butterfly and La boheme. MLO's production is set in 4 acts under the artistic direction of Raffaele Cardone. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students (available at the Colony box office).
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-674-1040
John Adams: Plugged and Unplugged
Saturday
March 22 at 8 p.m.
If there is one name that embodies the pulse of American music, it's John Adams. Engaging, sharp, dynamic, transcendent - his is music that can't be confined to just one category. Culled from his operatic collaboration with Peter Sellers (called "the musical event of the year"), Doctor Atomic Symphony explores the emotional ramifications of the first atomic bomb. Electric violinist Tracy Silverman joins the composer for a work inspired by Jack Kerouac's journeys through California, and the rhythmic drive of Slonimsky's Earbox puts us in touch with Adams' Minimalist roots. This concert is presented by New World Symphony. Tickets are $15.
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-673-3331
Dino Eggstravaganza!
Saturday & Sunday
March 22 & 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Miami Science Museum is celebrating the Easter holiday with a two-day Dino Eggstravaganza! There will be Dino Egg Hunts, of course, Paleo Tours of the Dinosaurs of China exhibit, entertaining interactive games and activities, face painting, hands-on science eggsperiments, wildlife animal encounters with alligators, bald eagles, snakes and owls, music and fun for the entire family. Radio Disney will be onboard for music, fun giveaways and cool prizes.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-646-4200
Pivot Points I: Defining MOCA's Collection
Tuesday
March 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Since 1995, the Museum of Contemporary Art has been developing a collection of pivotal works by international contemporary artists. On view in the Pivot Points series of exhibitions are works from the permanent collection that mark important moments in the development of the artists' work and turning points in contemporary art. Pivot Points I will be the first time that the landmark gift to the collection "No Ghost Just a Shell" will be exhibited at MOCA. The collaborative multi-media project by Pierre Huyghe and Phillipe Parreno, on view from March 26 through May 11, is comprised of 17 works by international artists, all based on a Japanese Manga character named Annlee. This project was jointly donated to MOCA and Tate, London in 2007 by Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz, and is considered to be a seminal work for the 21st century that marks a shift in the ways artists work. The opening reception is free for MOCA members, N. Miami residents and employees and children under 12; $10 for non-members.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
770 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami
305-893-6211
Next Big Thing 2008 Touches Down
Tuesday – Sunday
March 25 - 30
Next Big Thing 2008 will be making its debut during this year's Winter Music Conference creating the ultimate VIP experience for its top industry delegates in the areas of music, arts, fashion, technology, and non-profit, through a selection of high-end events and a VIP Hospitality House atmosphere. Fusing together top talents from the music industry (including Macy Gray, FlyLeaf, Rui Da Silva, Motel, and more) with world-renowned designers (Bogosse and more), industry mavens, and brand managers, Next Big Thing 2008 looks to make its initial undertaking the first of many, with Next Big Thing 2009 already in the works for Puerto Rico and 2010 in Dubai. Tickets to certain events now available at www.wanttickets.com/nbt.
Multiple locations in Miami Beach
(202) 552-5775
Fashion@MiaSci: Bringing Fashion Forward
Wednesday
March 26th from 6 and 10 p.m.
The Miami Science Museum boasts a new "jewel" among its programmatic collection. @MiaSci, a monthly young professional mixer, has quickly become the premiere gathering for the 20 and 30-something mover and shaker crowd in South Florida. Billed as the "Happy Hour with Substance," the event combines a business mixer celebrating art with a twist of science. This month's installment will highlight some of the hottest fashion designers working in Miami, selected under the direction of the Miami University of Art and Design. A variety of fashion visionaries will participate, all working within specific genres including: organic and recycled sportswear and handbags, social conscious street wear, innovative swimsuits, evening and club wear and formal gowns. The designers shown include: Juju Costa, EverAfter by Renato, So-Me Designs, Kristina Ashley, Retro Actif and Jewelry by Cheryl Lynn among others. Miami Artist Alex Yanes will also premiere his exclusive line of hand painted ladies shoes. Designers will be selling ready to wear garments throughout the evening with proceeds benefiting the Museum. The best part is that all of this is offered for a donation of $10.00 per person.
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami
305-646-4209
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
March 26 – April 13
A bold new production of Lewis Carroll's classic fairy tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, adapted and directed by Stephanie Ansin, will premiere at The PlayGround Theatre. In this version, co-adapted and designed by Fernando Calzadilla, time, space and cultures collide as the precocious heroine tackles the challenges of her ever-changing world with the familiar tale unfolding with a tropical twist. Performances preview March 26-28, premiere Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m., and run through April 13 - see complete schedule. Tickets are $15 each, $10 for groups of 20 or more, and $5 when purchased by students through Culture Shock.
PlayGround Theatre
9806 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
305-751-9550, Ext. 223
ArtCrowd Event - Rock Stars of the Art World
Thursday
March 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Turn up the volume on your culture dial and scope out the biggest art superstars of the past five decades at 2 cutting-edge galleries in the Wynwood Arts District. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. join ArtCrowd at Gary Nader Art Gallery, 62 N.E. 27th Street, for Frank Stella - Five Decades of Paintings and Sculpture. The group then moves to the Center for Visual Communication, 541 N.W. 27th Street, to hear Bill Goldston talk about what it's like to work side by side with great artists of our time, Rauschenberg, Rosenquist, Johns and more, and to see 120 of the "greatest hits" from the archives of the legendary studio ULAE. Tear it up with ArtCrowd and check out the delicious offerings of bin no. 18, and cocktails by UV Vodka, courtesy of AMC Liaisons. Admission is free for ArtCrowd members; $15 for others. Space is limited so RSVP please!
A visit to two galleries
Wynwood Arts District
305-673-7530, Ext. 1015
In the Mood for Pop
Thursday
March 27 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Beginning in London in the mid-1950's Pop Art - a visual arts movement expressing popular mass culture - found artists using themes influenced by advertising, everyday products and comic books. Opera Gallery's exhibition "In the Mood for Pop" features the exciting and kitschy works of contemporary masters, like Warhol, Wesselmann, and Lichtenstein, along with the paintings by emerging international avant-garde artists. The exhibition's opening reception offers an international mix of art and music with celebrated guest DJ Benjamin Franklin in honor of the Winter Music Conference. The reception is by invitation only so to be included, you must call 305-868-3337. See In the Mood for Pop through April 13. Pictured: Tom Wesselmann; "Bedroom Face with Orange."
Opera Gallery at Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
305-868-3337
Six Degrees Night featuring Gaudi and Jef Stott
Thursday
March 27 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
London-based Italian-born Gaudi's music, an organic fusion of dub, electronica and worldbeat, has been topping the charts in the UK. Gaudi himself is an in-demand producer and remixer for some of the most important names in music. Jef Stott, a founding member of Lumin and Stellamara, will perform a moody Middle Eastern piece with dub elements that was specifically designed for this event. He is a trained anthropologist and studied with master musicians from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Iran and Turkey, and their music and instruments figure in his compositions and production work. Accompanying is Zeb on oud and light percussion. Bob Duskis and The Worker from Six Degrees Records will DJ before and after the sets. Part of the Rhythm Foundation 20-year Retrospective. Admission is $10.
CIFO Art Space
1018 N. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-672-5202 (Laura Quinlan)
Jazz at MOCA
Friday
March 28 at 8 p.m.
Mantra World Music Ensemble will perform at Jazz at MOCA, the museum's monthly free outdoor concert. A perennial favorite on the South Florida concert scene, Mantra is known for their unique blend of original and classic music that is a high energy celebration of jazz, Latin and Afro-fusion rhythms. Under the direction of percussionist and vocalist Marlon Moore, Mantra is composed of musicians from Spanish, South American, Afro-Caribbean and American cultures. MOCA will be open from 7 to 10 pm so visitors may tour the exhibition Pivot Points, Part 1: Defining MOCA's Collection. Jazz at MOCA, held the last Friday of every month, is the longest-running free jazz concert series in South Florida. It is generously sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company and the City of North Miami.
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami
305-893-6211
World Premiere of NIGHTSPOT
Friday – Sunday
March 28 – 30
NIGHTSPOT, Miami City Ballet's first major commission, involves two of the most celebrated artists of our time. Twyla Tharp has created some of the most memorable and innovative dances in the modern repertory and has also worked extensively on Broadway and in Hollywood. This commission is Tharp's first major work for a ballet company in 5 years. For it, she has joined forces with Elvis Costello who is providing an original musical composition. Costello's musical curiosity is expansive: besides rock and roll, it ranges from classical to jazz to country. Tharp created NIGHTSPOT on 18 MCB dancers, and Costello's composition, which features new music intertwined with various motifs and quotations from existing songs, is written for a 9-piece onstage dance band and a 32-piece orchestra in the pit. Isaac Mizrahi, one of the world's most famous fashion designers, created the costumes for the new work. Also on Program IV are three outstanding ballets by George Balanchine: Square Dance, a classical ballet set to baroque music by Vivaldi and Corelli; Balanchine's homage to Italian folk dancing with the dynamic and speedy Tarantella, set to music by Gottschalk; and the French-style Sonatine, set to music by Ravel. A pre-performance talk by Edward Villella and/or his artistic staff will be conducted, free to the ticketed audience 45 minutes prior to curtain. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday (program does not include Sonatine to accommodate festivities related to the premiere); 8 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets range from $125 to $19 and are available through MCB Box Office, the Arsht Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Pictured: Callie Manning and Carlos Guerra; photo by Bruce Weber.
The Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
1-877-929-7010
arteaméricas
Friday – Monday
March 28 – 31
Merrill Lynch arteaméricas, the premier art fair from Latin America, will return to Miami for its sixth year. See the latest in paintings, sculpture and multimedia from contemporary artists as well as renowned, established artists. Seventy of the best galleries from the Americas, selected by the fair's advisory committee of art experts, will be in attendance, displaying works by internationally celebrated artists, including Fernando Botero, Wilfredo Lam, Jesús Soto, Rufino Tamayo, and Joaquin Torres-Garcia, to name a few. Among the vanguard contemporary artists whose works are on view are José Bedía, Tony Bechara, José Pedro Costigliolo, Eduardo Chapela, Bastón Díaz, León Ferrari, Carmen Herrera, Kcho and Hugo Zapata. Supported by South Florida's prestigious art institutions, arteaméricas has year after year exceeded all expectations with outstanding exhibits and excellent sales while maintaining its intimate boutique feel. The art offered for sale ranges from $2,000 to $1 million. arteaméricas is open from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday; and Monday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door. Admission is free from noon to 2 p.m. every day.
Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall A
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
305-854-3050
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