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The Wynwood Yard Brings The Strategic Miami Pop-up Cuisine to South Florida Area Rapid Transit Plan:
A Smart Approach to South Florida Transit
By: Liz Kobak Liz@INYBN.com
South Florida foodies always look for the next big thing outside of fancy restaurants. For local Miami culinary enthusiasts, their new oasis presents itself at The Wynwood Yard. “[The Wynwood Yard is] an incubator for up-and-coming entrepreneurial concepts, particularly in the culinary Continued on page 9
Wynwood Yard outdoor venue [Photos courtesy of Masson Liang]
Landmark at Merrick Park: Intimate Setting for Big Screen Viewing By: Chris Carson Chris@INYBN.com
To dub the new Landmark at Merrick Park a mere movie theater would hardly do the high-end luxury cinema justice. As the largest chain of theaters dedicated to exhibiting and marketing independent films, Landmark Theatres boast 268 screens at 56 theatres in 27 markets nationwide. The company prides itself on being more than just another big screen destination; it fosters an ambiance of sophistication. Laine Kaplowitz, Director of Publicity for the Landmark was able to share some insights on the latest movie theatre addition to Coral Gables, including the anticipation for future film festivals in the region. “We have had inquiries from film festivals in the area and hope to be hosting a few in 2017,” commented Kaplowitz. The coordinators who host events will be thrilled to have a venue such as the Landmark to
SMART Plan Map shows plans for expansion of Tri-Rail, Metrorail, Rapid Transit and Bus Express routes. [Image courtesy of Elizabeth Rockwell] Stadium seating as well as recliners help to optimize viewing experiences. [Photo courtesy of World Red Eye]
entertain at. T he location at Mer r ick Park features seven auditoriums, each with luxury reclining leather seats positioned in a stadium-style setting. These recliners will comfortably keep patrons situated in front of
massive screens illuminated by laser projectors. The viewing experience is complete, courtesy of the Dolby Digit Surround 7.1, which produces exquisite, precise sounds for audiences to marvel at. The screen, sound, Continued on page 11
By: Chris Carson Chris@INYBN.com
Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) are constantly pursuing avenues to improve transportation in the South Florida region. One of the ways they have sought to advance the
transit system is through the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan, which identifies six Rapid Transit Corridors and relies heavily on a Light Rail Transit (LRT) to bring efficient transit to all six sectors and improve South Florida’s mass transit system. Continued on page 10
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WAK E - U P C ALL
MADD Kickoff Party in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 25 Editor-in-Chief / Publisher Yara Zakharia, Esq. (Coral Gables/ Key Biscayne, FL) English Language Columnists Chris Carson (Philadelphia, PA) Kim Hutchinson (Memphis, Tennessee/ Atlanta, Georgia) Liz Kobak (Miami, FL / New York) Maria Ruiz (Miami, FL) Spanish Language Editor Saida Santana (Miami, FL / Madrid, Spain) Spanish Language Columnists Minín Arévalo (Cutler Bay, FL) Saida Santana (Miami, FL/Madrid, Spain) Guest Columnists Robert Elias, Esq. (Miami, FL) Logo Concept Yara Zakharia, Esq. Evelyn Pacheco, PhD (York, South Carolina)
MADD Broward County is kicking off the 2017 La Croix Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by Allegiance Crane brought to you by Ultimate Software with a fun, uplifting and meaningful party at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale. The event will feature delicious bites by BRIO Tuscan Grille Plantation, mocktails by LaCroix and ice cream by Artica. Guests will enjoy a silent auction, raffle items and music by Michael Marino, DJ One Tre. The attire is come as you are. Special guests include Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale Honorary Chairman Jim Robertson, CEO of Allegiance Crane, Sheriff Scott Israel, and MADD Florida volunteers Penny and Keith Grumer who will provide an inspirational message. MADD Broward is grateful to Kick Off Chairs Stephan Greco, attorney at Conroy Simberg, and Rachel Perz, general manager of BRIO Tuscan Grille in Plantation, both dedicated MADD volunteers. Donation items are being accepted for the kickoff party’s auction. For more information, contact madddash@gmail.com. The Seventh Annual La Croix Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by Allegiance Crane brought to you by Ultimate Software, will take place on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. More than 3,000 walkers and runners are expected to attend the event, for which Allegiance Crane CEO Jim Robertson is the
honorary chair. The event will be chaired by volunteer chairperson and Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale Founder Heather Geronemus. Since it was launched in 2011, the annual La Croix Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by Allegiance Crane brought to you by Ultimate Software has raised over $1 million. Featuring the slogan “Drunk Driving Ends Here,” the walk encourages people to literally take steps to end drunk driving. MADD recently launched its firstever tagline: “No More Victims.” For more information about the Seventh Annual La Croix Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by Allegiance Crane brought to you by Ultimate Software, visit www.walklikemadd. org/fortlauderdale When: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, 6 p.m. Where: Artserve, 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Why: To raise awareness and funds to stop drunk and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. Cost: $25 per person How: Visit http://bit.ly/WLMFLKickOff to reserve for the kick-off party.
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2 Copies of World Jazz Flamenco artists Sultans of String’s latest release “Subcontinental Drift”;
2 Tickets to the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Eighth Annual Tour of Kitchens;
2 Tickets to the Miami Downtown Jazz Festival; 4 Tickets to the Women’s Fund ‘Power of the Purse’ Luncheon and Auction @ Watsco Center at the University of Miami;
2 Tickets to Pulitzer Prize For Drama winner “Between Riverside and Crazy” @ Gablestage at the Biltmore; For advertising opportunities, email us at INYBN.editor@gmail.com or contact us via private message on Facebook at www. facebook.com/INYBN. To suggest a story, share your news or post your event in our Calendar of Events or contact us at INYBN. editor@gmail.com for submission is the Tuesday prior publication. Copyright Notice The content of INYBN’s print and digital editions is copyrighted and may not be republished in part or in whole without the publisher’s written and express consent.
2 Passes to satirical drama and fantasy film “The Exterminating Angel” @ Gables Art Cinema;
2 Tickets to the play “El Puerto De Los Cristales Rotos” (“Harbor of Broken Glass”) @ the Miami-Dade County Auditorium;
2 Passes to Biographical Drama Film “Neruda” @ MDC’s Tower Theater;
2 Tickets to Orchestra Miami’s “Espana a la Rossini” @ the Ancient Spanish Monastery; and
2 Tickets to Chilean comedy/drama “Chiflón, The Silence of Coal” @ the Miami-Dade County Auditorium
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J U R I SPRU DEN CE & YOU
Understanding Basic Real Estate Contract Contingencies When buying or selling real estate, most attention is placed on the purchase price and the closing time frame. While these are critical components of any real estate contract, it is important for prospective buyers and sellers to understand certain basic contingencies set forth in the contract. In the context of a real estate transaction, “contingencies” essentially detail specific terms and/ or conditions that must be met prior to the obligation of the parties to close on the sale. In other words, properly drafted contingencies may allow a party to back out of the transaction without any penalty. Absent a contingency, a buyer’s typical penalty for failure to close is the loss of the deposit, which can be substantial, while the seller may be subject to remedy of specific performance. The following will detail some of the most common real estate contract contingencies utilized by buyers to protect the deposit: 1. Inspection Contingency, also known as a “Due Diligence Period”: Most Florida
residential real estate is sold “as is with right to inspect”, which means what it says. The inspection contingency allows the buyer a predetermined number of days (typically ranging from 10-20 days) in which to confirm the property is suitable for purchase. During the inspection period, the buyer can evaluate every aspect of the potential purchase and typically engages a professional inspection company to conduct an inspection. Additionally, buyers may have other professionals, including contractors and subcontractors, conduct walkthroughs for remodeling estimates, etc. At any time prior to the expiration of this due diligence period, the buyer can elect to terminate the contract (for any or no reason) by simply providing written notice of termination to the seller and thereafter receive a full refund of the posted deposit. More commonly, if the inspection or contractor walkthroughs reveal any unforeseen repairs/replacements or other surprises, the buyer can utilize
the due diligence period to negotiate a purchase price adjustment or credit at closing. 2. Financing Contingency: Historically, financing has been a common real estate contract contingency. Essentially, the provision specifies that the offer is conditioned upon the buyer being able to secure financing for the purchase of the property within a particular period of time (typically 30-45 days). Well drafted financing contingency provisions are specific as to both the type of financing and the particular terms (i.e. interest rate, down payment, length of loan, and fixed/ adjustable, etc.). If the buyer is unable to secure a loan commitment letter from the lender within the specified financing period, then the buyer can provide written notice of same to Seller and receive a full refund of the deposit. Understandably, Sellers favor buyers who do not require lender financing. 3. Appraisal Contingency: The appraisal contingency essentially allows a buyer to terminate the contract if the
praised value is not equal to or greater than the buyer/borrowers sales price.
The Elias Law Firm can help Please feel free to contact The Elias Law Firm at 305823-2300 or via email at relias@eliaslaw.net if we can assist with any of your transactional legal needs.
Robert Elias, Esq.
property does not appraise at or above the contract sales price. If the appraisal reflects a valuation below the contract purchase price, the buyer should alert the seller and, thereafter, try to negotiate a lower sales price (presuming the buyer remains interested in purchasing the property at the lower price) or alternatively exercise the right to terminate. The appraisal contingency often goes hand-in-hand with the financing contingency as the lender will not fund the loan if the ap-
About the Author: Robert Elias, Esq. leads a boutique law firm specializing in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, corporate law, banking, and asset protection/estate planning/probate. He is active in a variety of charitable and civic endeavors throughout South Florida and sits on the Board of Directors of Apollo Bank. Mr. Elias maintains an AV PreEminent Lawyer Rating from MartindaleHubbell, the highest peer rating for professional excellence. Mr. Elias was named to the exclusive list of South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers in 2015 by American Lawyer Media.
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ALI VE A N D K I CK I N G
Vanessa Cisneros tiene colores y acordes que alivian la vida y curan el alma Aún cuando es Contadora Pública Certificada (CPA) y se desarrolló en ese campo con gran éxito, su pasión por ayudar a los demás la llevó a explorar otros caminos. Estudió acupuntura y descubrió que con cromías y música los procesos curativos son mucho más efectivos. Desde entonces, el monocordio y las linternas son sus mejores aliados. — Minín Arévalo-Parodi La puntualidad es parte de ella. A la hora indicada, está en la puerta esperando a su paciente. Ella, “Sammy”, su adorable perrito y “Faith” un gatito minúsculo y espectacular, le dan la bienvenida a quienes van a ponerse en sus maravillosas manos. Es increíble la atmósfera que reina en el recinto donde atiende Vanessa. Todo es calma, solaz, placidez, un aroma que envuelve e invita a relajarse y a dejarse llevar por ella y explorar juntos el camino de esta nueva –o muy viejamanera de sanarse que aplica: acupuntura, luz y música; la mezcla más perfecta de curación holística hasta el momento. Las terapias que aplica Vanessa Cisneros son milenarias y sin embargo, recién descubiertas por muchos. La acupuntura, como se sabe es una forma de curación alternativa basada en la medicina tradicional china que consiste en aplicar finas agujas en puntos meridionales del cuerpo. Estas agujas pueden recibir calor, presión o luz y su uso más común es como alivio a dolores agudos y crónicos; sin que esto no signifique que tiene una muy amplia gama de otras enfermedades que atiende y cura. La novedad, es que Vanessa no se queda solamente en las agujas, sino que da un paso al frente y complementa la terapia con luz en diferentes ondas y colores que
hacer la atmósfera mucho más agradable, toca las campanas tubulares y comienza, desde un cómodo banquito, a sonar las cuerdas según la propia vibración de cada alma que se entrega a su propio renacimiento. Visiones y comunicación surgen entre terapista y atendido, sin que medie en esta relación ninguna ideología religiosa o creencia predeterminada. Los atendidos creen en su manifestación superior de preferencia, si tuvieran alguna y la proyecta en esta curación y limpieza que purifica al tiempo que cura. Al concluir, un vaso de agua purificada y listo. Aquí es donde llega el final del dolor, la angustia o el desasosiego y comienza el renacer. Lo nuevo. Lo bueno. La paz. El ser completo.
La luz y las agujas son una mezcla poderosa. Y ésta es la que usa Vanessa Cisneros.
entran bien por las retinas – en una máquina especial tipo cámara- o a través de la piel con especie de linternas que van directo a puntos neurálgicos del cuerpo y hacen que éste responda a los impulsos lumínicos. Por si esto no fuera ya bastante y la ayuda que proporciona al cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu suficiente, ella ha seguido avanzando y le ha incorporado la terapia del sonido. Pero no una ya hecha, de la radio o de un CD de re-
lax. No. La del monocordio que toca al tiempo que es el aura del propio paciente quien va dictando cada acorde y va expandiendo la ayuda en cada sonido.
Una hora que cambia la existencia
La técnica que usa esta contadora pública que dejó atrás los cuadros de Excel para dedicarse al cuerpo humano, pero sobre todo al alma y al espíritu, es única y diferente en cada caso, porque es cada ser el que habla desde su interior y va pidiendo en una comunicación casi imperceptible entre ese cuerpo y Vanessa lo que ella debe aplicarle para sanarlo. Al principio, como corresponde y es debido, se llena una historia clínica con los antecedentes del paciente y la terapista hace una larga lista de preguntas que le ayudan a conocer mejor el interior y el verdadero yo de cada persona. Salvada la primera parada, una máquina como Con el monocordio, se logran armónicos únicos para cada quien. Es como cámara oscura que lo siente la terapista, como lo inspira el paciente.
emite diferentes ondas, aplica la cromoterapia que no es otra cosa que la influencia emocional que ejercen los colores en las personas, lo que permite generar un estado que facilita la sanación de enfermedades y el restablecimiento del equilibrio y el balance. Pero no todo queda allí. Al tiempo que las retinas reciben las difeVanessa Cisneros, una Conrentes longitudes de ondas de tadora Pública que dejó los colores, los puntos focales del números para dedicarse a cuerpo están siendo tocados sanar a los demás. por un diapasón para despertarlo internamente. Al concluir, el paciente pasa a Estas terapias se aplican así una camilla igual a todas, pero de completas o en otras moabsolutamente diferente. Y lo dalidades que pueden ser solo es, porque el reverso del col- de luz y color, música o agujas chón tiene cuerdas para formar según lo que se requiera o deun monocordio, instrumento see cada paciente. Y para saber parecido a una cítara que fue más, los interesados pueden utilizado principalmente por ingresar a su sitio en internet Pitágoras para enseñar sus www.soundandcoloracupuncteorías y que no obedece a ture.com reglas musicales, sino que sirve bien como Minin Arevalo Parodi diapasón y bien como Minín Arévalo, periodista venezolana con más de 30 años de trayectoria en medios de su país. objeto para generar Máster en Comunicaciones Corporativas de la ar mónicos según la Universidad Católica Andrés Bello. Actualmente, inspiración de quien maneja su propia agencia de PR con lo ejecuta. Es justo en su nombre en Mieste momento cuando ami y es CEO del Vanessa enciende luportal periodístico para hispanos en ces para continuar con E s t a d o s Un i d o s la aplicación del color www.lanota-latina. que necesite cada cual, com af ina el aroma para
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CO R AL GA B LE S HE A R TB E AT
Coral Gables Community Foundation to Host Annual Tour of Kitchens Fundraiser On Saturday, February 4, 2017, foodies, home-design enthusiasts, architecture admirers and fans of the City Beautiful will gather together for the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Eighth Annual Tour of Kitchens. Eight of Coral Gables’ finest private home kitchens will open their doors to the public and offer mouthwatering food tastings, exclusive home and kitchen items for sale and table setting displays for dining room inspiration. As always, proceeds from the Tour of Kitchens will benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation and its Culinary Arts Fund, which provides support and scholarships for the Culinary Arts Program at Coral Gables Senior High School. Foundation Board member Venny Torre will serve as Chair of the
Tour for the second consecutive year. Venny is President and CEO of Torre Companies, a full service real estate development, construction management and certified general contracting company known for its attention to quality, creativity and design details. The Tour will begin at 9:00 AM with a lavish breakfast, coffee and mimosas at Snaidero Kitchens + Design showroom (4110 Ponce de Leon Boulevard). At check in, Tour guests will receive a program booklet containing the Tour map. Stops on this self-guided Tour are open from 10:00 AM until 2:00 P.M., and guests may visit the homes in any order. Scavolini Store Miami will be featuring one of their clients’ homes as a stop on the Tour as well as have their own Coral Gables location as a
Photo courtesy of Katherine Dagand
stop. Miele will also be a stop on the Tour. Each stop on the Tour features tasty bites from a popular eatery. The restaurants participating in this year’s Tour of Kitchens include Swine, Spring Chicken, MyCeviche, Whisk Catering, Steak-Out Catering, La Tab-
erna Giralda and the beneficiaries of the Tour itself, the Culinary Arts Program students from Coral Gables Senior High School. The Tour finishes with a Closing Event at Ferg uson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery (4119 Ponce de Leon Blvd)
from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, featuring champagne. At the Closing Event, guests may indulge in the wide array of dessert provided by Cao Chocolates, Dolci Peccati Gelato, Happy Sugar Drop, Hip Pop and more. Also featured at Ferguson will be kitchen talks by noted kitchen designer Julia Johnston and a silent auction including home, kitchen and foodie-related items. Tickets are $60 per person and may be purchased online at www.gablesfoundation.org or by calling the Foundation at 305.446.9670.
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V I NTAGE M I A M I
Vizcaya’s Centennial Sets Stage for Next 100 Years by Expanding Community Role Restoring Land and Historic Buildings Will Bring Local Residents Together and Create More Green Space Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is proud to announce its centennial anniversary, the perfect opportunity to reflect on the rich past of this National Historic Landmark and its significant role in South Florida’s history. In December of 1916, agricultural industrialist James Deering made Vizcaya his home. Now, one hundred years later, his passion and vision are reignited by the development of an ambitious Master Plan, which will breathe new life into Vizcaya, further establishing it as South Florida’s cultural hub. The 100-year recognition Viscaya main house and gardens. [Photo courtesy of Bill Summer] and celebration provide an opLooking forward, the Village revitalize Vizcaya Museum portune time to look forward. As Miami-Dade County and will enable Vizcaya to provide and Gardens would not be posits residents have evolved over more robust offerings and en- sible without the critical supthe past decade, the role of the gaging programs. With meet- port of Miami-Dade County iconic home of James Deer- ing spaces, urban agriculture, and the generous donors who ing will adapt accordingly. The greenhouses, family-friendly will help keep history alive new Master Plan outlines a activities and cultural events, for South Florida residents and strategic approach to expand- Vizcaya Village will be dedi- visitors from around the world ing Vizcaya’s programming cated to educating and uniting for years to come. potential for locals and visitors the community. The vision for ABOUT VIZCAYA by restoring land and MUSEUM & historic buildings at GARDENS: the Vizcaya Village, Vizcaya Museum and Garwhich was part of the dens is an accredited museum original 1916 estate. and National Historic LandThe Village initially mark that preserves the Miami consisted of more than estate of agricultural industria dozen buildings with alist James Deering to engage the intent of making the Miami community and its Vizcaya virtually selfvisitors in learning through sufficient. Vizcaya Vilthe arts, history and the envilage is located across Viscaya Village west gate today. [Photo ronment. Vizcaya was built South Miami Avenue courtesy of Bill Summer] between 1914 and 1922 and from the Main House, and will serve as a natural ex- the Village also includes res- became Deering’s winter home tension of Vizcaya Museum and toration of remaining original when the Main House was buildings for walking tours and completed in December 1916; Gardens. “We are eager to reintroduce the addition of green space and the estate celebrates its centennial through 2017. Vizcaya is Vizcaya Village as an inviting, operational facilities. In embracing Vizcaya’s vione of the most intact remainrevitalized, accessible space that remains evocative of ‘Old Mi- sion through the Master Plan, ami,’” said Vizcaya executive di- the community, financial suprector, Joel Hoffman. “Vizcaya porters and residents near this Village will provide inventive crossroads of Miami’s history and dynamic cultural program- hope to benefit from this comming to solidify Vizcaya’s role munity asset for generations. as a cultural hub for communi- Of course, the essential and ongoing work to maintain and ties across South Florida.”
Viscaya Village garage today. [Photo courtesy of Bill Summer]
ing examples from this era in United States history, when the nation’s wealthy entrepreneurs built lavish estates inspired by the stately homes of Europe. Vizcaya features a Main House, a collection of decorative art collections, furnishings and sculptures; 10 acres of formal gardens; a rockland hammock (native forest); a mangrove shoreline; the Vizcaya Café and Shop; and a his-
toric village with buildings, grounds and gardens that will be restored for additional program space. Located at 3251 South Miami Avenue, Vizcaya is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For more information, visit www.vizcaya.org, connect via social media, call 305-250-9133, or email vizcayainformation@vizcaya.org.
Viscaya Village circa 1917. [Photo courtesy of Bill Summer]
Viscaya Village today. [Photo courtesy of Bill Summer]
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SOUTH FLO R I DA B O N V I VA NT
The Wynwood Yard Brings Pop-up Cuisine to South Florida
“You literally feel like you’re walking into a big back yard”, says Della Heiman, who launched The Wynwood Yard in 2015. [Photo courtesy of Masson Liang]
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sphere,” says Wynwood Yard founder and CEO Della Heiman on the space inspired by food halls and pop-up concepts. Since a brick and mortar set-up is unrealistic for many Miami entrepreneurs just starting out, everyone involved in this venture embraces the mission of exposing their brand and bringing Miami high-quality products. And all the while, they treasure the communal concept.
“For [the chefs and small business owners] it’s a really exciting opportunity,” remarks Heiman regarding the exposure to thousands of attendees on a weekly basis. “The entrepreneurs are able to bounce ideas off each other, support each other, even borrow a lemon or an egg sometimes if they need to.” Della Heiman, also the founder and CEO of the Della test kitchen truck on site, launched The Wynwood Yard in November 2015. The airy site with a central bar covered by a huge canopy
makes it such that: “you literally feel like you’re walking into a big back yard”, describes Heiman. There is also a stage where The Wynwood Yard hosts live music, fitness classes and other events on a weekly basis. Most of the classes, cultural events and concerts at the Yard are free. Networking groups meet there as well. “This is basically a hub where all kinds of Miami communities intersect: the culinary, wellness, musical, artistic and civic communities,” Heiman says. Taking into consideration every aspect of Miami’s different enclaves, Heiman settled on Wynwood as the spot to make this project happen. “The Wynwood Yard is all about culture, art and community. The Wynwood neighborhood is really a good fit,” Heiman says. “I wanted the space to be community-driven and activated by a lot of cultural and arts events, so it made a lot of sense for what became The Wynwood Yard to be in this neighborhood.” As far as vendors are concerned, The Wynwood Yard staff is careful to select top-quality and communitydrive entrepreneurs who want to test
Top-quality and community-drive entrepreneurs test out their culinary concepts are The Wynwood Yard. [Photo courtesy of Masson Liang]
Yard is “Eat. Elevate. Empower.” And that motto seems to come to fruition in the variety of events ongoing at the Yard. “T here are an average of th ree events a day here,” Heiman says. “T here’s always something going on. It’s a great place to get a sense of what’s [happening] in Miami. We bring it all together here.”
THE WOMEN’S FUND MIAMI-DADE
The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade invites you to our signature Power of the Purse Luncheon and Auction
THE POWER the
OF
Purse
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 11:00 AM Watsco Center at the University of Miami 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, FL
For tickets and event information, visit:
www.tinyurl.com/wfmdpop2017 305.441.0506 www.womensfundmiami.org
There is an average of three events per day at The Wynwood Yard. [Photo courtesy of Masson Liang]
out their concepts. In fact, the process of getting selected to participate in The Wynwood Yard is quite fi nite; therefore, the venue attracts various but selective groups of food and drink concepts, such as vendors Myumi and Kuenko, as well as other non-culinary boutiques like PopUpStream. “They present their projects and talk to us about what they are hoping to gain from being a part of The Wynwood Yard. Generally being part of an entrepreneurial community matters to them, and they share our vision for The Yard or bring great new ideas to the table about this community,” says Heiman about how vendors present their case for getting on-board. The former slogan of the Wynwood Liz Kobak Liz Kobak is a freelance writer with bases in New York and Miami. An avid tennis player and former top-ranked junior, Liz has written on various beats from sports (mainly tennis) to art (her college major). In her spare time, Liz can be found on the tennis courts, singing ‘80s songs at her local karaoke bar and volunteering.
Creative food and drink drink complement music, entertainment, art and fitness activities and events. [Photo courtesy of Masson Liang]
It’s a pop-up feel mixed with an entrepreneurial hub offering creative food, drink design and more in the illustrious Wynwood Arts District. But aside from the food and drink concept, visitors can enjoy music, entertainment, fitness classes and popup art shows. The District also offers complimentary Pilates mat classes on Wednesdays, organizes “Taste of The Yard” culinary Happy Hour events on Fridays, and hosts Art Basel-themed events highlighting local artists.
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The Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit Plan: A Smart Approach to South Florida Transit Continued from page 1
Director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), Alice Bravo, offered some insight into how the project is developing and what ways residents can hope to see positive changes when it is fully implemented. “On April 20th of this year, Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and I gave a presentation to the Metropolitan Planning Organization Transit Solutions Committee. Our proposal highlighted many of the problematic areas affected by high congestion of traffic in South Florida. The MPO discussed a resolution to pass the plan, naming it the SMART Plan,” explained Bravo. The proposal that Bravo and Gimenez presented included a density map, pinpointed the areas of anticipated growth, and revealed commuting and travel patterns. The plan focuses on providPublic presentation of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan identified six Rapid Transit Corridors where Light Rail Transit can improve the County’s transportation system. [Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Rockwell]
Alice Bravo, director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, revealed plans to relieve traffic congestion and provide reliable transportation for Miami-Dade County. [Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Rockwell]
ing dependable transportation options to all corners of Miami-Dade County. The Rapid Transit Corridors as defined in the SMART Plan are the Beach Corridor, the East-West Corridor, the Kendall Corridor, the North Corridor, the Northeast Corridor, and the South Dade Transit Way. “With the network that the SMART Plan creates, it will extend to all regions of the county, enabling these areas to have reliable mobility options,” Bravo said. In addition to the light rails, the Bus Express Rapid Transit (BERT) system will be a major factor in facilitating the SMART Plan. In order to effectively expand the reach of the SMART Plan, the BERT system will be a main component to ensuring sufficient transit to the network. BERT will run through the Flagler Corridor, S. Miami-Dade Express, N.W. Miami-Dade Express, S.W. Miami-Dade Express, the Florida Turnpike Express, and the Beach Express North/Central/South. There is also hope that the plan will alleviate some issues for neighboring counties, with a possibility that they will look at how the SMART Plan has helped Miami-Dade County and implement a similar system themselves. “I think our most immediate neighbor to the north will see some effects
of the SMART Plan. There are a good percentage of people who commute to work in Miami-Dade County, and they will hopefully notice some improvements along I-75,” remarked Bravo. Changes will hopefully be coming soon. The project is currently in the process of assessing data. By effectively evaluating real cost values of the projects they intend to implement, the SMART Plan can make an accurate and informed financial assessment to execute these projects. After the projects have been priced, the next stage identifies what can be funded locally and which projects will require outside sources to help meet the proposed cost of the SMART Plan. This is part of the reason the SMART Plan will be implemented in stages—funding is a major component in the timeline for implementation. “If we have projects that are lower cost and we have right of way, we can move forward. We want to make progress for the public while simultaneously exhibit to the FDOT that the SMART Plan is needed,” commented Bravo. Ideally, the financial evaluations will be complete sometime next summer, and then the next stages for SMART Plan projects will be carried out. The SMART Plan has already accepted a policy that the Metrorail in the corridors will not be elevated. The ability to bring some existing Metro cars down to grade is also on the agenda. It is both a cost effective and convenient way to help
improve transit in the region. “I think people will see major benefits from some of the mobility options the SMART Plan offers. A Metrorail that doesn’t have to stop for traffic and some of our bus routes will be extremely convenient for people. Being able to get
into downtown and to the outer regions of the county will be a more pleasant experience for everyone,” stated Bravo. For more information on the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit Plan, please visit http://miamidadempo.org/smartplan.asp.
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Landmark at Merrick Park: INTIMATE SET TING FOR B IG SCREEN VIEWING
John Charters, Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick, John Allen, Ted Mundorff, Commissioner Pat Keon, Mark A Trowbridge, Mabel Tam, Mayor Jim Cason, & Craig Leen commemorate the opening of Landmark at Merrick Park. [Photo courtesy of World Red Eye]
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and seats aren’t the only premium characteristics of the building. Much of the décor features high-end stone and wood finishes One of the unique perks that the Landmark offers its patrons is reserved seating. This feature allows patrons not only to pre-purchase tickets in advance but select where in the theatre they wish to sit. There is also an automated ticketing kiosk available to streamline pre-order sales and tickets bought on site. A ticket window with a clerk will continue to be an option.
For the eco-friendly and health-conscious guests of the Landmark, the theatre offers delectable options. “On the concession side, we carry several organic and/or Fair Trade products such as organic Honest Tea, numerous varieties of Fair Trade chocolate bars from Divine Chocolate, and organic crispy chickpeas, known as Chickpeatos, with flavors such as Spicy Cayenne and Rosemary. Additionally, we’re currently investigating the possibility of moving to more sustainable packaging to supplement our EcoSelect popcorn
The atmosphere at the Landmark is comfortable and welcoming. [Photo courtesy of World Red Eye]
bags,” explained Kaplowitz. Movie-goers will also pleased to Much of the prestige of the Landmark know that following each film and upon Theatres can be attributed to the own- enjoying all of the theatre’s first-class ers and their vision for how they believe amenities—they will be able to purmovies should be experienced. Co-owned chase DVDs, CDs, and books. Patrons by Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner, the can then take home something to set the Landmark is part of the Wagner/Cuban mood once their experience at the thecompanies which also includes Magnolia Pictures, Magnolia Home Entertainment, 2929 Productions, AXS TV and HDNet Movies. The owners’ national notoriety doesn’t keep them from interacting with locals, however. In December, Landmark held a sneak peek event to allow many prominent members of the community the opportunity to visit the venue before Denise Coloma & Natalie Barzana enjoy a drink at the bar during a private event held at the Landmark. opening its doors to the pub- [Photo courtesy of World Red Eye] lic. It showcased the potential for Landmark to become one of Coral Ga- atre has concluded. ble’s favorite destination for film viewing. The Landmark at Merrick Park has It also plans to extend a welcome hand to the potential to be not only your go-to City Beautiful and South Florida residents destination for movies, but a venue for through its film club. many wonderful events in Coral Ga“The Landmark Theatres Film Club is bles. From private screenings and proan email list where subscribers receive spective film festivals, to a night out enadvance information about now playing joying a movie, Landmark Theatre will and coming soon films, free screening be more than just another theatre but a invitations, notifications of filmmaker destination. appearances, and other events for The For movies times, ticket availability, or Landmark at Merrick Park,” noted more information about the Landmark Kaplowitz. Information about becom- at Merrick Park please visit www.landing a member of the club can be found at marktheatres.com/miami/the-landmarkhttps://filmclub.landmarktheatres.com/. at-merrick-park or call 786-574-4416.
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Chopin Foundation Presents Eric Lu, Pianist and Ariel Horowitz, Violinist
On Jan 21 & 22, 2017, the Chopin for All Free Concert Series will present Eric Lu, the laureate of both the National and International Chopin Competitions in 2015. A local favorite, Eric returns to S. Florida to play a solo and chamber program with the outstanding young violinist, Ariel Horowitz.
When & Where: Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 3:00 PM, Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 3:00 PM, Granada Presbyterian Church, 950 University Drive, Coral Gables
What:
Eric Lu, an international sensation and Chopin Competition top prize winner, will perform solo works by Chopin and Prokofiev, and also collaborate with violinist, Ariel Horowitz on works by Brahms, Chopin and Wieniawski. FREE ADMISSION — No tickets required. More at www.chopin.org Eighteen-year-old Eric Lu is rapidly building an international reputation as a young pianist with enormous promise, and a distinctive musical voice. Eric is the 1st prize winners of the IX Moscow International Chopin Competition for Young Pianists, and the 2015 National Chopin Competition in Miami, USA where he also received the prize for the best performance of a concerto. In October 2015, Eric participated in the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Competition in Warsaw, winning the 4th prize at the age of 17, becoming one of the youngest laureates in the history of
Eric Lu and Ariel Horowitz. [Photo courtesy of Jadwiga Gewert]
the competition. Described by the New York Classical Review as a musician of “exceptional musical sensitivity”, as well as by Michael Moran from the Duszniki Festival who proclaimed, “The tone he produced was luminous, the articulation spellbinding and exciting, the legato and bel canto desperately moving.” With his concert life being very fresh and new, he has already received compelling responses by audiences worldwide to the unique beauty, and intensity of the music he plays. Recent performances include recitals and concerto appearances at the Auditorio Nacional Madrid, Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, Boston Jordan Hall, Nohant Chopin Festival, Krakow Music Festival, Seoul Arts Center, Suntory Hall, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Carnegie Hall in New York, and at the 70th International Chopin Festival in Duszniki Poland. Past appearances include perfor-
Emilio Sanchez in South Florida Collections Opens Feb. 9 at the Lowe
Emilio Sanchez, “El Ventanal,” 1973. [Photo courtesy of Susanne Haas]
The works of artist Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) will be on view at the Lowe Art Museum in a first-time exhibition entitled Emilio Sanchez in South Florida Collections, opening February 9, 2017. The exhibition will include nearly
four dozen works by the prolific Cuban artist and remains on view through May 21, 2017. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Sanchez established himself as one of the premier painters of daily life in the Caribbean, including his native Cuba. After the Cuban Revolution, Sanchez shifted his focus to other islands in the Caribbean as well as countries in Latin America and even Morocco. Through it all, New York—where he had permanently settled in 1952—remained a constant source of inspiration for him. Emilio Sanchez in South Florida Collections brings together stellar examples of this under-appreciated artist’s remarkable oeuvre, which have never before been shown together. An Opening Reception will take place at the Lowe on February 9, 2017, 7-9 pm, with a gallery talk by co-curators Drs. Victor Deupi and Nathan Timpano at 7:30 pm. In addition to being showcased at the Lowe, Sanchez’s works will be on view in an exhibition entitled Emilio Sanchez: A Generous Life from February 11 through December 2017, at the Vasari Project in the Miami-Dade Public Library’s Main Library Downtown. For more information, call 305-2843535 or visit lowemuseum.org.
mances in Beijing, Vancouver, Bydgoszcz, Torun, Eppan Italy, Minneapolis, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Newport, Miami, Sarasota, Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Birmingham AL. Eric has collaborated with orchestras such as the Warsaw Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, Chopin Foundation Orchestra, Wellesley Symphony, and the Boston Civic Symphony. Hailed by The Washington Post as “sweetly lyrical,” nineteen-year-old violinist Ariel Horowitz cannot remember life before loving music. Winner of top prizes at the Stulberg and Irving M. Klein International String Competitions, as well as the Juilliard School’s Violin Concerto
Competition, the Violin Channel praised Ariel’s artistic energy: “If they gave out prizes for attitude…we think we may have found the Olympic champion.” Ariel is a student of Itzhak Perlman and Catherine Cho at the Juilliard School as a recipient of the Dorothy DeLay Scholarship. In July 2015, Ariel performed the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Tito Munoz at the Strathmore Music Center and Meyerhoff Symphony Hall to rousing standing ovations. Ariel’s solo appearances also include performances with the Neue Philharmonie Westphalia, Raanana Symphonette, Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, New Albany Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, and the Doctor’s Orchestral Society of New York, as well as recitals in the United States, Italy, France, Israel, Brazil, and Argentina. Ariel has attended The Perlman Music Program, Mozarteum Salzburg, Keshet Eilon International Master Course, Yellow Barn YAP, and Orford Music Centre among other festivals. In the 2012 Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists in Beijing, China, Ariel was featured in the Final Gala Concert and received the Morningside Music Bridge Young Artist Award. Ariel was featured on National Public Radio’s From the Top with pianist Christopher O’Reily in 2012, and performed at the From the Top Annual Gala in 2014.
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French Guitar Virtuoso Thibaut Garcia To Perform Jan. 28 at University of Miami Thibaut Garcia, winner of the 2015 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, will perform at Saint Bede Episcopal Chapel (at University of Miami) at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Born in Toulouse, France, Thibaut Garcia began to play the guitar at the age of seven. Garcia credits his Spanish origins as a primary influence on his way of thinking. He studied in Toulouse where he received his chamber music diploma under the tutelage of Renaud Gruss, and his guitar diploma, with academic honors, under Paul Ferret. At sixteen, Garcia
entered the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he would complete his Bachelor’s, with academic superlatives, with Olivier Chassain. He currently studies privately with Judicaël Perroy. At twenty-two, Garcia has already won several international competition prizes including first prize at the Guitar Foundation of America in Oklahoma City in 2015, the “Jose Thomas” international competition in Spain in 2014, the IV Sevilla International Guitar Competition in Spain in 2013, the “Terra Siculorum” in Romania in 2013, the “Ana Amalia” in
Weimar, Germany in 2011, and the “Valle de Egues” in Spain in 2008. In part of his competition accolades, Garcia has already begun an international concert career, having performed in France, Spain, England, Germany, Romania, Hungary, Canada, United States, Brazil, Greece, Argentina, Mexico, Russia, and China. In the fall of 2016, Garcia will begin a tour of over fifty concert dates in the United States and Canada as part of his prize for winning the 2015 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition. His first recording, “De-
main dès l’aube” (Tomorrow At Dawn) was produced by the Contrastes label in 2014 and features a unique program of Bach, Berio, and Regondi. In 2016, Garcia will release his major-label debut with a recording for Warner Classics entitled Leyendas (Legends). In his native France, Garcia was recently featured on La Boîte à Musique (The Music Box) where he was invited to perform on national television by Jean-François Zygel. In December 2015, he also performed on France Musique for Gaëlle Le Gallic’s program. Garcia was also recently awarded the distinction of “filleul” (God-
son) by the Académie Charles Cross, a cultural organization that acts as an intermediary between goverment policy makers and professional musicians in France.
Concert Location: Saint Bede Episcopal Chapel (at University of Miami) 1150 Stanford Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 MAP Parking is free Tickets are $30 at the door Discount for members, seniors, students with ID. For tickets and more info, please visit www.miamiguitar.org
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“Epicurean Escapade: A Food & Wine Experience” Benefits Holy Cross Hospital on April 1 Gourmet food and fine wine from global culinary destinations are on the menu for “Epicurean Escapade 2017: A Food & Wine Experience,” presented by the Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA), 1855 Griffin Road in Dania Beach. This year’s Epicurean Escapade benefits the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Hospital in honor of lo-
cal businessman Phil Smith who passed away in December from ALS. Smith made the donation in order to bring much needed research and treatments to South Florida. Once established, the Phil Smith ALS and Movement Disorders Clinic will provide the local community with access to leading edge clinical trials and research through an expanded relationship with Massachusetts General Hospital, the largest teaching hospi-
Dr. Philip Valent, Julie Valent (event chair), Cheryl Lamb (event chair), Vicki Homer (event chair), Dr. Kenneth Homer. [Photo courtesy of Nicole Carbuccia]
Holy Cross Hospital President and CEO Dr. Patrick Taylor, JM Family Enterprises President and CEO Colin Brown, Jan Moran. [Photo courtesy of Nicole Carbuccia]
tal of Harvard Medical School. “We are forever grateful for Phil’s support of Holy Cross Hospital,” said Holy Cross President and CEO Patrick Taylor, M.D. “The funds raised during Epicurean Escapade will help ensure that Phil’s legacy and spirit live on through the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at
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Holy Cross Hospital.” Guests attending Epicurean Escapade 2017 will indulge in full plates of delectable cuisine and generous pairings of a wide variety of wines while enjoying a fun evening of dancing, live musical entertainment and an auction featuring trips and other extraordinary experiences.
Chairs for Epicurean Escapade 2017 are Vicki Homer, Cheryl Lamb and Julie Valent. This marks the 61st year for the Auxiliary’s annual fundraiser benefiting the non-profit hospital. Tickets are $250 per person. For more information, call Elaine Lacker at 954-229-8562.
47th Floor — Incredible Views
2/1 — Heart of Coral Gables
321 Catalonia Ave: 2/1 in the heart of Coral Gables. House has wooden floors throughout. Newly remodeled kitchen, New washer and Dryer in the garage. Attractive price for the location. Less than a mile from Miracle Mile, close to the highways and US1, near the beaches and Coconut Grove. Call (305) 445-6921 today for complete details.
253 NE 2 ST Apt. 4704: Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo on the 47th floor in the highly sought after Vizcayne Condominium. Unit has 2 balconies and offers breathtaking views of the city. The unit has tile throughout except in the bedroom which has carpet. Master bath has a jacuzzi tub and separate shower, and his and hers sinks with plenty of storage space. There is a flat screen TV in the living room that is included with the rental of this unit. Unit also has a storage space in the parking garage and washer and dryer inside the unit. This unit is priced extremely fair in comparison to other units on lower floors. Close to highways, of walking distance to Bayside and the AAA Arena. Call (305) 445-6921 today for complete details.
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Restaurant Roundup Photos courtesy of Erica Vazquez-Bacardi
La Cueva
Introducing La Cueva, a Latin bar with a Mexican flare that looks and feels like you’re in one of Mexico’s famous caves. The new bar will serve all your favorite and classic cocktails, but specializes in everything tequila: cocktails, shots, shooters and flights. La Cueva will hold some of the most exclusive tequila brands and will have limited addition tequilas available for tastings every month. Like Tucandela, La Cueva will play popular and upbeat Latin tunes, but will also be more open-format by playing hip-hop and dance music. For some visual appeal and entertainment, expect the Mariachis regularly and Lucha Libre Mexican fighters! La Cueva will be opening January 20th, 2017. 1111 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130; (305) 744-1714
Bertoni Gelato Caffe and Eatery
Recently opened Bertoni Gelato Caffe & Eatery in Brickell is everyone’s dream come true for 2017, as it has a variety of healthy and nutritious options for the health-conscious: fruit smoothies, fresh-pressed juices, acai & pitaya bowls, colorful fresh salads and wholesome dishes. Bertoni is also known for their indulgent options such as their assortment of creamy gelato, sweet pastries, pastas and sandwiches. What makes Bertoni different from many other food spots is every item is made-to-order, made from scratch and nothing is ever frozen or pre-cooked. So whether you’re in need of a detox smoothie or juice, a healthy breakfast to start your day, a bowl of pasta to satisfy that carb craving, or a few scoops of their famous gelato, there’s a dish for everyone’s palate to look forward to at Bertoni, all with an impeccable view by the bay. 1300 Brickell Bay Dr, Miami, FL 33131; (786) 347-5952
Candela Gastrobar
Recently opened by the same owners of Baru Latin Bar and TuCandela, Candela Gastrobar is the place to go for delicious Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant is located in Mary Brickell Village, the heart of Brickell, nearby its sister locations Baru and TuCandela. Candela Gastropub serves authentic Latin dishes for lunch and dinner including the Piqueo Candela, a dish made of traditional Peruvian ceviche, parmesan octopus ceviche, shrimp Siu Cao and panko prawns, or the indulgent Arroz Al Estilo Candela, made of white rice cooked in a pepper and cilantro sauce, served with lobster tail, prawns, scallops, shrimp, squid, mussels, clams, octopus, parmesan cheese and leche de tigre. In the late evening till 5 a.m., Candela turns into a night lounge with tables with bottle specials, lounge music and more delicious cocktails. 900 S Miami Ave #180, Miami, FL 33130; (786) 360-5569
Baru Latin Bar
Baru Latin Bar is a hot party space with a vibrant Latin atmosphere, with locations in Brickell, Doral, and an upcoming addition in Kendall. It’s the perfect spot for a refreshing drink from their specialty cocktail menu. Accompany your drink with a bite from the menu and order the Tequeños with guava barbecue sauce, the Chicharrones, or the Empanadas. Baru’s newest location in Kendall will be set to open early in the 2017 and will bring much attention to the area with their own cocktail “ventanita”, multiple full bars, wrap-around terrace and delicious Latin food menu.
Kendall: The Palms at Town & Country - 8268 Mills Dr, Miami, FL 33183 Brickell: Mary Brickell Village, 901 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33130
Doral: 11402 NW 41st St, Doral, FL 33178
Made in Italy
Wynwood’s hidden gem, Made in Italy Gourmet, has been offering authentic farm to table Italian cuisine along with an extensive wine bar filled with Italian imported wine since 2015. You can experience a taste of Italy by enjoying our weekly updated wine library. Pair a glass with our daily specials by Chef Brian Zuccarini. You can also take a little piece of Italy home by purchasing fresh Italian ingredients from our Italian Market. Whether you dine in or take our delicious ingredients home, you are sure to taste, live, share. 10 NE 27th St, Miami, FL 33137; (786) 360-5671
Steak Brasil
Steak Brasil Churrascaria brings authentic Brazilian food to the downtown Miami neighborhood near the Miami Tower. They serve exceptional meat cuts such as leg lamb, beef ribs, chicken, sausage and traditional picanha at a fixed priced. Along with the meat fare, Steak Brasil also offers guests a salad bar with 19 different options as well as a buffet of hot dishes including white rice, black beans, banana fries, traditional cheese bread and more. 190 SE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33131; (305) 415-2006
Bitter Truth
Midtown’s seasonal pop-up bar, Bitter Truth, debuted during Art Basel Week and has since become a hot-spot for craft cocktail enthusiasts and creatives. Brought together by four of Miami’s award-winning bartenders, the bar exudes chill and local vibes with its friendly bartenders and live music. Patrons even join in games of pool throughout the night. 3252 NE 1st Ave #124, Miami, FL 33137
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Plunge Beach Hotel, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea’s Hip, New Resort Debuts in Early 2017 The charming seaside town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is ready to make a splash as the brand new Plunge Beach Hotel prepares for its grand debut in March 2017. Developed by the Florida Development Group and managed by Hospitality Ventures Management Group, the 163-room oceanfront hotel complex, formerly the site of Lauderdale Beach Hotel, is located at 4660 El Mar Drive between A1A and the Atlantic Ocean. Unlike many of the town’s current vacation accommodations, the Plunge Beach Hotel offers direct beach access. Comprised of three individual buildings referred to simply as the Island, Beach and Bungalow residences, each with its own distinct vibe and design aesthetic, the resort offers guests a trio of divergent experiences tailored to their personal tastes. With its edgy and contemporary flair, the self-proclaimed hip hideaway shuns corporate conformity in favor of an eclectic approach to food, fun, music, technology, recreational activities and accommodations. “We discovered an untapped consumer market, which until now, hadn’t catered to the emerging creative class of millennials and young families who desire an off-the-radar, expe-
riential vacation,” said Paul Ditheridge, director of marketing for Plunge Beach Hotel. “We designed Plunge to fill this void and are thrilled to introduce beach lovers to our authentic, anythingbut-boring retreat.” Among the resort’s most anticipated perks is the soon-to-be-famous Backflip Beach Bar, the only true toes-in-the-sand beach bar in Lauderdaleby-the-Sea. It will be open to hotel guests and locals alike, along with Octopus Lobby Gastropub and a coffee shop, serving locally roasted coffee, fresh sandwiches and gelato. The hotel’s amenities in- Ocean Plunge Beach Hotel. [Photo courtesy of Diana Hanford] clude a beachfront swimming pool with spectacular ocean spacious beach setting we can easily around the world to its natural reefs for views, free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness cen- accommodate groups and hope to host off-shore scuba diving, its renowned ter and ample street level parking. year-round social events and beach- fishing pier and walkability to a variety “Our redevelopment crew has front weddings in style.” of charming shops and restaurants. worked tirelessly round the clock for The developers chose to invest in LauFor additional information or to the past year and a half so we can derdale-by-the-Sea for its small town book a reservation visit plungbeachdebut Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s fin- charm and global appeal. With conve- hotel.com, call 754-312-5775 or email est new vacation escape,” said Doug nient access from three South Florida info@plungebeachhotel.com https:// Barrow, general manager of Plunge international airports and Port Ever- www.facebook.com/plungebeachhoBeach Hotel. “With our spectacular, glades, the town attracts visitors from tel https://twitter.com/PlungeHotel
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Cuban American Bar Association to Host “Avenue of Time” 43rd Annual Benefit and Installation Gala Fundraiser supporting law school scholarships and pro bono legal services
The Cuban American Bar Association will host the “Avenue of Time,” its 43ndannual benefit and installation gala, at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at the FIU Arena, 11200 SW 8th St. Ave, Miami, FL. Hundreds of judges, attorneys, business professionals and community leaders are expected to attend the event, which will include the annual installation of officers. Open to CABA members and nonmembers, the gala raises money for the CABA Scholarship Fund and CABA Pro Bono. The scholarship fund supports students pursuing legal careers. Specifically, the scholarship is for law students distinguished academically and/or in serviceoriented activities as well as law students distinguished in areas of importance to the Cuban-American community. CABA Pro Bono addresses the legal needs of indigent Spanish speakers in Miami-Dade County and was recognized in 1992 by former President George H.W. Bush as a Point of Light for outstanding work on behalf of the community. “This year we’re taking the CABA gala to the next level with Grammy awardwinning entertainment and production elements that are sure to impress even the most seasoned of gala goers,” said Javier
Lopez, incoming CABA president and a partner with Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. “The gala is a vital part of our mission of bestowing scholarships to law students who embody CABA’s core values of community, diversity, and equality. These scholarships enable outstanding students to join our multi-cultural legal community and contribute their new ideas and perspectives as part of tomorrow’s generation of lawyers.” This year’s gala includes a new feature, “Cuban Time at the Gala,” for those interested in arriving later at 9 p.m. and enjoying the party until 2 a.m. Tickets to “Cuban Time,” which includes an open bar and late-night bites, are available for an $85 pre-event rate or $100 at the door. Table sponsorships, which start at $6,000 each, are almost sold out. Sponsorships, offering many benefits are available for corporations, organizations, and individuals, range from $3,000 for an “Esmeralda” sponsorship to $50,000 for a “Presenatador” sponsorship. Branded underwriting options, which are 100% tax-deductible, range from $500 to $20,000. Tables, tickets and sponsorship information is available at cabaonline. com.
Sunday- Jan. 22 ~7:00 PM Tickets $40; $30 Seniors
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Gala Benefits Young Patronesses of the Opera It was a star-studded night at the Riviera Country Club, filled with celebration and recognition of American Composers and American Opera. “An Aria to America” served as the main fundraising event for the enriching community programs of The Young Patronesses of the Opera (YPO). More than 200 of Miami’s philanthropic, music and Opera lovers turned out in red, white and blue to support YPO’s mission of educating and promoting the love of music and Opera at elementary schools throughout South Florida. During the cocktail hour, guests mingled to the musical stylings of a trio inspired by classic American music. At the silent auction, guests bid for an amazing assortment of items including luxury trips, hotel
William & Barbara Reese. [Photos courtesy of Marianne Kircher]
stays, tickets for sport and cultural events, a customfit Italian suit donated by Jose Acosta, jewelry displayed by Jae’s Jewelers, and art pieces, including one by J Steven Manolis titled “Happy Birthday America 2004.02” used to create the art in the invitations for the event. YPO President Rene Beal and Gala Chairs Marianne Kircher and Paula Barrera Scheer honored and acknowledged the Gala benefactors: Bunny Bastian, Trish and Dan Bell, Swanee and Paul DiMare, The Shepard Broad Foundation, Joanne Silva and Marianne & Peter Kircher. Guests enjoyed a fabulous performance of classic themes from American Opera and Broadway, sung by entertainers from Couture Guides featuring local per-
Morten Ebbeskov Jankovic, Sanela Ebbeskov Jankovic and Ashley & Robert Thornburg
Dan & Trish Bell, Bunny Bastian, Swanee Di Mare, Anthony Broad
Barbara Waters, Nicole Unternaehrer, Don Waters, Debby Magenheimer and Beate Schmied
Patricia & Dr. Ernesto Scerpella
Gail and Cerise Sutton
Dr. Linda Neider and Joanne Silva
Barbara Waters, Violeta Cepeda, Lisa Chaffin, Carla Ligia Erraez, Patricia Scerpella
Beate Schmied and Kristin Podack
Stephen Scheer & Paula Barrera Scheer
Chris Granger and Michele Reese
Mia Patch, John & Carolina Friedhoff
Dr. Alfred, Leatrice and Aaron Damus
David Treitel and Carla D’Andre
Jillian, Bruce and Shelly Hornik
Ronald Beal & Rene Beal, YPO President
Aaron Damus, Swanee Di Mare, Leatrice Damus
formers Megan Barrera, Gerard Ortega, Hector Mir, John Cabrali and two Miss America contestants to fit the theme: Julianna Strout (Miss Rhode Island 2010) and Sydnee Wagonner (Miss Alaska 2010)! The Drew T Band kept the elegant group dancing the night away. Since its inception in 1956, over 1,000,000 Dade County elementary school children have witnessed the magical art of Opera with the YPO’s In School Opera Program. YPO also hosts a Girl Scout Workshop where Girl Scouts can earn an Opera Patch, a Teacher’s Workshop where Miami Dade County teachers can learn and enjoy the art firsthand, and an annual Voice Competition that gives away over $40,000 to young aspiring singers. For more information visit www.ypo-miami.com
Lori Thomas, Consuelo Tarazona, Lee Lenon, Janeen Lofton
George & Blanca Denis
Peter & Marianne Kircher
Gail & Dr. Avelino Pinon
Karen Mathieson and Gary Loft
Todd Saunders and Amal Solh
Linda Zankl McEnany and Sandy Zankl
Kennin Straout, Morten Ebbeskov Jankovic, Sanela Ebbeskov Jankovic, Jose Acosta, Julianna Strout, Matthew Baron
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Yachts Miami Beach Gets New Look and Layout for 2017 ANNUAL BOAT SHOW ELEVATES GUEST AND EXHIBITOR EXPERIENCES The 29th annual Yachts Miami Beach, the city’s premier in-water luxury yacht show, will introduce a new look and layout designed to deliver superior guest and exhibitor experiences at the 2017 event. The yacht show is set to take place from February 16-20 on Collins Avenue, across from the legendary Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels. Show Management and the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), which co-own the show, engaged EDSA, one of the world’s foremost design companies, to reimagine Yachts Miami Beach. EDSA is renowned for creating inspiring environments for distinctive destinations ranging from Atlantis in the Bahamas to the John F. Kennedy Center and Disney’s signature resorts. “EDSA has translated our vision for engagement between exhibitors and buyers into a new, strategic and aesthetically pleasing design for Yachts Miami Beach,” said Dane Graziano, senior vice president and COO for Show Management. “We have expanded show marketing this year to share our excitement about this great new experience planned for Miami Beach boat show weekend in February.” Spanning more than a mile along Collins Avenue from 41st Street to 54th Street, the show’s new layout highlights its picturesque, waterfront location along Indian Creek Waterway. Attendees enter through five artfully designed show entrances, each with attractive wayfinding graphics and an information booth. Entry to the show is $20 per person per day. For the first time ever, guests can arrive at the show aboard water taxis, connected to new, convenient parking locations. Foot traffic has been redirected from the sidewalk along Collins Avenue to the show’s network of new floating docks, where guests will find food and beverage concessions in a welcoming environment where they can spend time and enjoy the show. A VIP Experience ticket has been added for Thursday, Friday and Saturday which includes admission to the show and access to the new floating, air-conditioned VIP lounge which will feature a premium open bar, gourmet food, access to nightly events, private bathrooms, a water taxi pass and a dedicated concierge to arrange appointments on board yachts directly with exhibitors. For VIP tickets please visit VIP. YachtsMiamiBeach.com. From the north, water taxi service embarks from the Miami Beach Rowing Club on 65th Street. Convenient parking is available at the 67th Street parking garage. From the south, guests can park at the 17th Street Miami Beach Convention Center Parking Garage and hop a quick shuttle to the water taxi at 24th Street and Collins Avenue at the COMO Metropolitan Hotel dock. Bus shuttle service also runs all day between Yachts Miami Beach and the Miami International Boat Show on Virginia Key. Valet parking is available at 43rd Street and Collins Avenue, closer to the valet garage than it was in the past, and taxis and Uber service are located at 46th Street and Collins Avenue.
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“El Puerto de Los Cristales Rotos” (Harbor of Broken Glass) Presented by Teatro Avante & Miami-Dade County Auditorium
El puerto de los cristales rotos (Harbor of Broken Glass) by Mario Ernesto Sánchez and Patricia Suárez returns to Miami after its successful world premiere at the 31st International Hispanic Theatre Festival in July 2016. This time it will be staged at the On.Stage Black Box Theatre (OSBB) – Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Feb. 2-5, 2017. Directed by Mario Ernesto Sánchez, the cast features Carlos Acosta-Milián (Hans Goldenberg), Juan David Ferrer (Captain Gustav Schroeder), Alina Interián (Lina Berman), Gerardo Riverón (Avram Berman), Boris Alexis Roa (Otto Schiendick), Julio Rodríguez (Dr. Joseph Feivel), Marilyn Romero (Vera Kaufman), Jorge Carlos Oviedo (Violinist) and Amaya & Sienna Borroto (Jewish Girls). The production team includes Beatriz J. Rizk (dramaturge and literary consultant), Mike Porcel (original music and sound effects), Pedro Balmaseda and Jorge Noa (set,
costumes and props), Ernesto Padilla (lighting and technical director), Adriana Carbonell (hair & makeup and assistant director), Marián Prío (supertitles translator), Leiter Padilla (sound and video operator), Gabriel Cutiño (video), Asela Torres (photography), F&R Scaffolds, Inc. (set construction), Nobarte.com & Julio Rodríguez (costume tailoring), Teresa Da Silva (supertitles operator), and Melissa Messulam (cultural consultant). El puerto de los cristales rotos will be performed in Spanish with English supertitles. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster or by calling the box office at 305.547.5414. Discounts are available for senior citizens, students and the special needs community. Free parking. The opening performance on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 8:30 p.m. will begin with a Bacardí reception at 7:00 p.m. A photography exhibit of the MS St. Louis will be on display at the OSBB lobby.
Alina Interian & Gerardo Riveron. [Photo courtesy of Asela Torres]
About the Play In the first half of the 20th century, no incident was more representative of both the United States’ controversial immigration policy and the Cuban
government’s staggering apathy than the island nation’s refusal in 1939 to allow 937 passengers on the MS St. Louis, most of them Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany, to land in
Havana. Most of the refugees failed to find safe harbor and were forced to return to the terrifying Europe of Hitler’s time. Harbor of Broken Glass was inspired by this historical event.
Conde Contemporary 204 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
www.condecontemporary.com 239.961.0452
the silence of coal
by Silencio Blanco Theatre Company (Chile)
JANUARY 27 & 28 - 8:30 P.M. Above : "Anticipation" by Andres Conde Tuesday - Saturday 11pm to 7pm Sunday 12pm to 6pm
Tickets: Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com and by phone (800) 745-3000 Miami Dade County Auditorium Box Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. More Information (305) 547-5414 $30 General Admission-$25 Students and Seniors
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THE CH A M PI O N ’S B EN CH
Durée Ross, Local PR Firm Owner, Named One of PR News’ Top Women in PR for 2016 Ross Also Recently Honored by March of Dimes Foundation as a Woman of Distinction Durée Ross, president and founder of Fort Lauderdalebased full-service public relations, marketing and special events firm Durée & Company, Inc., has received the prestigious honor of being named one of PR News’ 2016 Top Women in PR, a nationwide award, and the only woman recognized from South Florida. PR News’ Top Women in PR list is comprised of the most inf luential women, the ones driving the agenda for the industry and in their companies — women who have made bold advances in managing crises, developing brand messages, protecting and building brand reputations and creating content for digital platforms, for
their own organizations or for clients. The awards luncheon will take place on Jan. 24, 2017, at The Grand Hyatt in New York City. Nationwide, only 82 women were selected as PR News’ Top Women in PR honorees. In addition, on Dec. 9, 2016, Ross was honored as a March of Dimes Woman of Distinction at the organization’s Women of Distinction Luncheon at the Hilton Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale. These women are the present and future innovators, influencers, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs who make the South Florida community a better place. March of Dimes’ mission is to improve the health of babies by prevent-
ing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. “I am honored to be a recipient of both of these esteemed awards, one in the national professional arena, and the other for making a difference my local community,” Ross said. “With over 20 years of experience in the PR industry, I am pleased to continue to provide unsurpassed PR services to clients, as well as dedicate my time to the South Florida community.” Ross, who launched her own PR agency, Durée & Company, at the age of 24 in 1999, has since been setting the bar for excellence in PR, serving the corporate, agency and nonprofit arenas for local, national
Durée Ross, President & Founder of South Florida PR Firm Durée & Company. [Photo courtesy of Sue Reddy Silverman]
and international clients. An award-winning entrepreneur, she has been nationally recognized for her ability to manage crises, develop brand messages, protect and build brand reputations and create content for
digital platforms. She has mastered the “new” rules of public relations and marketing, utilizing new and expanding social media platforms – paving the way for future generations of PR professionals.
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Children’s Harbor Annual Winterfest Boat Parade Event Raises Over $100,000
Betty and Bill Nanovsky, Patty McEwen, Joanne Moeller; Bottom Row: Ann and Greg Purdy, Karla Nickell, Bill Mahoney. [Photos courtesy of Kimberly Rodriguez]
More than 170 supporters of Children’s Harbor attended the 18th Annual Winterfest Boat Parade Dinner presented by Kemet Electronics. “This is a very special time of year and so many of our guests look forward to this event,” said Children’s Harbor board member and former Board Chair Marty Alexander of Holland and Knight. Organized by Children’s Harbor Founder, Bill Mahoney of Mahoney and Associates and Karla Nickell, it has become
an annual tradition at the Chart House, where guests enjoy a four-course gourmet meal on the dock while watching the Winterfest Boat Parade. Children’s Harbor hosts this event to raise funds and to keep a tradition alive. This year, again, Kemet Electronics decided to have their holiday office party at the event. “It’s a way to celebrate and support a worthy cause at the same time,” said Kemet CEO and former Board Chair Per-
Stefano Vetralla, Per Loof, Claudia Spada, Fernando Spada; Bottom Row: Johnny Boan, Asa Loof, Bill Lowe, Suzanne Lowe. [Photos courtesy of Kimberly Rodriguez]
Olof Loof. Two major sponsors have supported the event for many years: Citrix and Comerica Ban k. Additional sponsors include Cent u r y Management, Delta Dental, Memorial Healthcare System, Searcy Denney Scarola, Barnhart and Sh i ple y PA , Wel l s Fa r go Insurance, JM Family, RES Software and Sunshine Health. The dock was packed to
overflowing with long time 11 pregnant/parenting teens supporters and people new to involved in the foster care the Winterfest Boat Parade system. Ma r t y A lexa nder and to Children’s Harbor. made an appeal for funds Part of the festivities included for the “Shine a Light” camthe announcement of the win- paign to implement an autoners of the Caribbean cruise matic generator system to raffle donated by Royal Ca- keep the electricity running ribbean Cruise Lines. when power goes out. Children’s Harbor, a non“We are truly fortunate to p r of i t a g e n c y, p r ov i d e s have so many great supportn u r t u r i n g , f a m i l y g r o u p ers,” said Children’s Harbor homes for 24 siblings and CEO Elizabeth Wynter.
John and Melida Akiti. [Photos courtesy of Kimberly Rodriguez]
Dr. Elizabeth Wynter, Per Loof, Sherry Stein. [Photos courtesy of Kimberly Rodriguez]
Marty and Sandy Alexander. [Photos courtesy of Kimberly Rodriguez]
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, Jan. 19 House of Cards in Concert
Opening night of the Frost School of Music’s Festival Miami 8 PM @ Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 305.949.6722; tickets@arshtcenter.org
Franco-Belgian-German drama/ thriller “Elle” starring Isabelle Huppert and Charles Berling. 9:10 PM @ MDC’s Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St.
Almovodar’s drama/romance “Julieta”
2:40 PM, 4:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:30 @ MDC’s Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St.
Drama/thriller “In Her Name” (Au Nom de ma Fille)
2:35 PM @ MDC’s Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St.
KBCC Thursday Movie Matinee
1:30 PM @ Key Biscayne Community Center
Shine at KBCC
Free, unbiased and confidential health insurance counseling to empower residents to make informed healthcare choices. 10 AM–12 PM @ Key Biscayne Community Center’s, Computer Lab, (305) 365-8900
Lunch with an Author
12 PM–2 PM @ Key Biscayne Community Center’s, Island Room; (2nd floor). $5
Friday, Jan. 20 11th Annual International Chocolate Festival
The International Chocolate Festival! Enjoy fine chocolate samples from artisan chocolatiers, lectures on chocolate making and demonstrations from Miami’s master chefs and chocolatiers! Take our ChocoWalk to learn about the life cycle of a cacao plant, with stops in our Rainforest and more. 9:30 AM- 4:30 AM @ Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Free for Fairchild Members; Adults: $25. Seniors (age 65 and up): $18. Children (ages 6-17): $12. Free for children 5 and younger
Jazz Roots: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis @ Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 305.949.6722; tickets@arshtcenter.org
Dominoes in the Gables
3 PM- 5 PM @ Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables
KBCC Friday Movie Matinee at Noon 12 AM @ Key Biscayne Community Center’s, Adult Lounge (2nd floor)
Saturday, Jan. 21 Coral Gables Farmers Market
8 AM- 2 PM @ Corner of Miracle Mile & LeJeune Road; free
Downtown Walking Tour
11 AM–12 PM @ Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave.
Maker and Engineering Saturday Workshops Kid Archimedes offers hands-on, creative activities and projects that blend art, science and engineering during Spring Break. 10 AM- 12 PM @ KBCC’s Arts and Crafts Room, 4-12 years (girls & boys); Member Fee: $40 each, Non-Member Fee: $48 each. (305) 365-8900
Sunday, Jan. 22 Chopin For All Free Piano Concert Series
Eric Lu, piano and Ariel Horowitz, violin. 3 PM @ Granada Presbysterian Church, 950 University Drive
Tuesday, Jan. 24 City Commission Meeting
9 AM @ Commission Chambers, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables
Jazz in the Gables
6 PM–7:30 PM @ The Plaza at 150 Miracle Mile; free
Kenny Rogers: The Gambler’s Last Deal 7:30 PM @ Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, Jan. 25 Wednesday Wellness in the Gables FREE Yoga, Boot Camp and Zumba classes. 6 PM–7 PM @ The Plaza at 150 Miracle Mile
South Florida Symphony Orchestra- Ubermensch (Superman)
7:30 PM @ Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 305.949.6722; tickets@arshtcenter.org
Don Henley
8 PM @ Hard Rock Live! 5747 Seminole Way, Hollywood; ticketmaster.com
Q&A with Social Security
9:30 AM–12 PM @KBCC’s 2nd floor lobby. Free; (305) 365-8900
Thursday, Jan. 26 Town Hall Meeting with Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick 6 PM–8 PM @ Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave.; free
Dizzy Gillespie Tribute: Frost Concert Jazz Band
8 PM @ UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, Room 110, Coral Gables https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/ pesptpm/10119682/1037103; 305.284.4940
The Cleveland Orchestra: Bach & Bruckner
8 PM @ Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 305.949.6722; tickets@arshtcenter.org
Nestor Torres Live — Fine Arts Concert Series
7:30 PM @WDNA Jazz Gallery, 2921 Coral Way, $25 WDNA members, $50 general. Reservations: 305-662-8889
Jazz at MOCA: Oriente
10 AM @ Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables
8 PM @ Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center,201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale; ticketmaster.com
Look for the Gallery Night Trolley signs to hop on one of the special Trolleys which loop between Coral Gables galleries and participating art venues. 6 PM- 10 PM @ various galleries in Coral Gables; free
8 PM @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale; ticketmaster.com
Saturday, Jan. 28 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 8 PM @ Hard Rock Live, 5747 Seminole Way, Hollywood, ticketmaster.com
Studio 102: Miami featuring The Cover Girls
70s and 80s Dance Party 8 PM @ E11EVEN MIAMI, 29 NE 11th St, Miami https://tickets.completeticketsolutions. com/thebeachmiami/Online/
Coral Gables Farmers Market 8 AM @ Corner of Miracle Mile & LeJeune Road; free
Coral Gables Festival of the Arts
10 AM–6 PM @ Alhambra from Ponce de Leon to LeJeune Road
Sunday, Jan. 29 ¡Revolución vs. Realization!
“Domingos Culturales” “FORO LITERARIO”— Escritoras Latinoamericanas. 0 AM @ Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables
Author Event: Tastes of the Camino — Yosmar Martinez
4 PM @ Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables
Tuesday, Jan. 31 Jazz in the Gables — Troy Anderson 6 PM @ The Plaza at 150 Miracle Mile; free
Design in Harmony: Feng Shui for the Home 6 PM- 7:30 PM @ Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St.
Wednesday, Feb. 1 Wellness Wednesdays in the Gables
KBCC Thursday Movie Matinee
The Brain Plasticity Revolution
Boz Scaggs/Robert Cray Band
Gladys Knight
IRS-certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will assist you in preparing your federal income tax forms. Please bring last year’s tax return, all W2s, 1099s, social security numbers for you and your dependents and a photo ID. Space is limited.12 PM- 3 PM @ Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St.
Friday, Jan. 27
8 PM @ Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 305.949.6722; tickets@arshtcenter.org
Friday, Feb. 3
Alumni Networking Event
1:30 PM @ KBCC
The Cleveland Orchestra: Sibelius Second Symphony
8 PM @ Museum of Contemporary Art, Joan Lehman Building, 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami
6 PM- 7 PM @ The Plaza at 150 Miracle Mile; free
Network and reconnect with fellow alumni and School representatives while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. 6 PM–8 PM @ U.M. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Free parking is available at the Pavia Garage, located on 5615 Pavia Street. eventbrite. com
Thursday, Feb. 2
AARP Tax Assistance
Quattrosound — Innovative Virtuosity
8 PM @ UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, Room 110, Coral Gables; 305.284.4940 https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/ pesptpm/10119875/1037103
Coral Gables Gallery Night
Florida Panthers vs. Anaheim Ducks 7:30 PM @ BB&T Center, 2555 NW 136th Ave. ticketmaster.com
Between Riverside and Crazy
8 PM @ Gablestage at the Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Ave.; 305.445.1119
Adult Trip: Worth Avenue
Bus departs at 9:30 a.m. from Community Center; $5. (305) 365-8900
Saturday, Feb. 4 Tour of Kitchens
9 AM- 4 PM gablesfoundation.org; 305.446.9670; $60
Bruce Hornsby with Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra
8 PM @ UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, Room 110, Coral Gables; 305.284.4940
Taste of Ballroom
Learn the basic steps of East Coast Swing and American Tango. 3 PM–4:30 PM @ Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St.
Annual Gala in the Garden
This black tie formal event begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a seated dinner overlooking Pandanus Lake and dancing under the stars. 6:30 PM–11:30 PM@ Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables https://nc.fairchildgarden.org/gala-2017
Sunday, Feb. 5 Sunday in the Park with George
4 PM @ Arsht Center’s Carnival Studio Theater, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305.949.6722; tickets@arshtcenter.org
Sunday Sounds
Enjoy live music performed by student ensembles from theFrost School of Music. Music range from classic to contemporary to jazz favorites. Concerts are free with Garden admissions. 1 PM @ Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
Tuesday, Feb. 7 Rick Astley
8 PM @ Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305.949.6722; tickets@arshtcenter.org
Wednesday, Feb. 8 AARP Tax Assistance
12 PM–3 PM @ Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St.
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Lots on So. Federal Highway and So. Miami Avenue priced at $8.5 million. Aprox. 60k sq. ft., can be T3 or T4. Suitable for building 12 two-story homes or 17 three-story condos. Call (305) 445-6921 today for complete details.
100,000 Sq. Ft. near South Miami Hospital and Larkin Hospital
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Lots at 6320 Sunset Drive and 6330 Sunset Drive. Two corner lots totaling 14,260 sq. ft. and priced at $1.6 million. Prime location next to South Miami Hospital, medical offices and directly on Sunset Drive. Zoned commercial. Ready to build. Call (305) 445-6921 today for complete details.
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