Friday, March 6, 2009

Daily Candy

What do do this weekend



Showtime!

OGLE
Here & Now: 2009
What: Aerial dancers, bakers, and remote control cars all play a part in three performance pieces by local artists.
Why: Who doesn’t like a little role play?
When: Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Carnival Studio Theater, 1300 Biscayne Blvd.

SHOP
Nanette Lepore Opens
What: The designer unveils her first Florida boutique with a stunning collection of spring dresses full of flounce and ruffles.
Why: Lepore some sugar on you.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour (305-861-8212).

RELAX
Canyon Ranch Salon
What: The ubiquitous private spa also houses a public salon with treatments like the Mayami tropical foot scrub, a pedicure using local ingredients like Key limes and coconut milk.
Why: It’s a grand canyon.
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (305-514-7000).

SAVE
Gold Saturn
What: The local online T-shirt purveyor helps you dodge shipping costs with a weekend-long sale complete with free cotton candy.
Why: You’re a gold digger.
When: Sat., 1-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-6 p.m.
Where: Sat., 9361 SW 69th St., South Miami; Sun., 1060 Brickell Ave., 1st flr., Brickell. (Ask for the David Jon party.)

WATCH
Miami International Film Fest
What: Skip Mall Cop in favor of global gems like Ireland’s Hunger, about the six-week hunger strike undertaken by IRA prisoners.
Why: Seriously, Mall Cop?
When: Fri.-Mar. 15.
Where: Tickets and schedules online at miamifilmfestival.com.

STROLL
Downtown Coral Gables Sidewalk Sale
What: Live jazz, a farmers market, and 50-70 percent off neighborhood shops.
Why: It’s where the sidewalk ends.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.


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