Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Social Miami events- November 20-December

Holiday Trees and Wreaths

On Sale Now!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade continues the annual tradition of selling Christmas trees and holiday wreaths to the community, just in time for the holidays. A huge tent will mark the location where thousands of Christmas trees of all sizes and shapes will be available. The 40 year plus tradition will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to noon. Prices range from $65 to $450 for trees, and wreaths start at $25.


Boys & Girls Clubs Hank Kline Facility
Corner of S.W. 32nd Avenue and US1, Miami






A Night in Paradise

Wednesday, November 21 at 8 p.m.

The theme of FIU Business Alumni's annual fundraising event is "Taste of Brazil," presented in cooperation with YUPA. The evening, a benefit for CHARLEE and the FIU Scholarship Program, features live music, DJ and dance performances, drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets for FIU Alum and one guest are $40 p/p; non-members are $50.


Grove Isle
Four Grove Isle Drive, Miami
305-348-0397 (Michelle Joubert)








23rd Annual White Party Week

November 21 – 26

Care Resource is the beneficiary of proceeds from the "crown jewel" of HIV/AIDS fundraisers in South Florida. This multi-cultural nonprofit organization is the community's oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization and is dedicated to serving those suffering with or affected by HIV/AIDS. The best known event of the week features Cyndi Lauper performing live at the White Party at Villa Vizcaya on Saturday, November 24.


Various Venues
305-576-1234






Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, November 22

Enjoy and elegant Thanksgiving at one of South Beach's best restaurants. Inspired by its oceanfront setting and name, La Marea at The Tides South Beach presents a Thanksgiving feast fit for Poseidon. Executive Chef Pietro Rota marries American favorites with influences from his Mediterranean and Northern Italian heritage to present artful creations such as Pumpkin Gnocchi and Braised Lamb Osso Buco served with a cream polenta cake. And for the South Beach dieters, there is even a guilt-free dish - roasted Fillet of Salmon Bella Vista, stuffed with halibut puree, tomatoes and spinach served with organic brown rice.


La Marea at The Tides South Beach
1220 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
305-604-5070






Arrival of Santa Claus

Friday, November 23 at 11 a.m.

Santa will be checking his list more than twice when he arrives at Westland Mall in true North Pole-style. Santa's winter wonderland, located at the Food Court, is open to all children and families interested in a bear hug from St. Nick or hearing a festive "ho, ho, ho." Starting November 23rd at 11am, photos can be snapped with Santa in order to savor his magic year round. While visiting Santa, shoppers can also enjoy special discounts on selected photo packages and children will receive their very own set of reindeer antlers and Dress-A-Santa stickers, while supplies last.


Westland Mall
1675 West 49th Street, Hialeah
305-823-9310








Turkey Trail

Friday - Sunday, November 23 – 25 from 9:30 a.m.

Indulged in a little too much turkey and pumpkin pie? Take the whole family to Miami MetroZoo and burn off your Thanksgiving dinner. Right from the entrance gates, the zoo trails are marked with mile, half and quarter-mile markers. Just consult the easy chart that tells you how many miles you need to walk to counteract the calories in a typical Thanksgiving meal. Burning calories is just one reason to visit Miami MetroZoo - there's a ton of other reasons, like shows and rides, Dr. Wilde's World, Diego's Discovery Den Show, the Samburu Giraffe Feeding Station, Wings of Asia, and lots, lots more! Open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closes at 3 on Thanksgiving), admission is $13.95 for 13+, $9.95 for 3-12 and free for members and children two and under.


Miami MetroZoo
12400 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami
305-255-5551






Elves-Day-Out Camp

Saturday, November 24 beginning at 9 a.m.

Sign your youngster up with the Rain Forest Rangers to explore the rain forest and learn about the importance of preserving the environment. It's a day of activities, including building a jungle of your own! Miami Children's Museum will offer this camp every Saturday through December 22nd for an entire day of fun-filled, educational activities.


Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami
305-373-5437, Ext. 112 or 140






Grand Opening and Benefit

Thursday, November 29, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Come enjoy cocktails and hors-d'eouvres as Cilek, creator of the world's most exclusive infant and children's fine furniture, invites you and your family to the grand opening of its North American flagship store at The Village of Merrick Park. The grand opening will feature an extraordinary performance by Turkish belly dancers. 10 percent of the opening week's sales will benefit Project: New Born's neonatal intensive care unit. Phone or email tcjstrategic@yahoo.com for more information.


Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables
Third Floor (Next To Nordstrom)
RSVP: 305-321-0546






Holiday School Supply Drive

Through January 3

Customers are invited to drop off new, unwrapped school supplies at local Starbucks stores to support Take Stock in Children, Florida's premier mentoring and scholarship program. Recommended gifts include paper, pencils, scientific calculators, notebooks, backpacks, binders, folders, glue sticks, etc. Each Starbucks store will serve as a collection site for supplies that will help at-risk children reach academic success. More than 40,000 school supplies were collected last holiday season.


Starbucks Locations









Upcoming
Events


November 29
Fourth Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony


November 29
Festival of the Trees


December 3
Pre-Art Basel Party


December 7
“Doing Business in Paradise”


Beginning December 8
Lichtenstein at Fairchild


December 20 – 31
MOZ / Zakharov Art Exhibition









Upcoming Events

What When
Fourth Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony Thursday, November 29
Festival of the Trees Thursday, November 29
Pre-Art Basel Party Monday, December 3
“Doing Business in Paradise” Friday, December 7
Lichtenstein at Fairchild Beginning December 8
MOZ / Zakharov Art Exhibition December 20 – 31

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