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Culinary & Business Programs at Johnson & Wales University Earn Top Rankings Nationally By: Josie Gulliksen jgulliksen4@gmail.com
MiamiCentral is located at NW 1st Ave., between NW 3rd St. and NW 8th St. within Miami's core of bustling neighborhoods. New office and retail complex located right off the Brightline will be joined by two residential towers in 2020. [Photo courtesy of MiamiCentral]
Live, Work, Play and Move Around Miami From MiamiCentral By: Kim Hutchinson KimberlyHutchinson1@gmail.com
With all of its diversity in culture, leisure options, education, dining, shopping and the beaches, is it any wonder why locals love this city? But what many don’t love is trying to get around – to get to work, shopping, dining and more. Florida East Coast Industries has stepped up and is helping us with getting around and more… MiamiCentral is not only the home of Brightline but also brings the community a new lifestyle destination complex! Spanning over six city blocks in downtown, MiamiCentral is the new hub for all things transportation… plus dining, entertainment, living and business too! For transportation, MiamiCentral serves as the southernmost station for Brightline – the high-speed rail between Miami and Palm Beach with a stop in Fort Lauderdale, and the centric spot in Miami for Metromover (a free service providing movement through downtown Miami), Metrorail (moving all around Miami-Dade County), and Tri-Rail (offering direct service between Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Continued on page 6
The North Miami Campus of Johnson & Wales University is the newest of the four at 25 years. Starting as a business school in the 1970s, it has expanded to include culinary and hospitality. As its reputation as a topnotch culinary and hospitality institution grew, the prestige of attending the school plus awards and accolades followed. Bruce Ozga, dean of Culinary Arts discussed a few of the latter: “The Wall Street Journal named our campus #1 for Top Colleges in the South for Diversity and #3 nationally for diversity. We’re proud of the diversity of our staff, faculty and students and the environment of inclusiveness we’re able to create for all on our campus.”
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The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only cancer center in this area designated as a Cancer Center of Excellence by the State of Florida. [Photo courtesy of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center]
By: Kim Hutchinson KimberlyHutchinson1@gmail.com
“You have cancer.” Every 20 seconds, someone in the US hears those painful words. Newly-diagnosed cancer patients who live in South Florida don’t have to travel far to receive life-
saving treatment at one of the most widely recognized and successful cancer treatment centers in the country. The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, a part of the University of Miami Health System, is the only
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JWU culinary program is highly rated nationally. [Photo courtesy of Robyn Hankerson]
The school also offers an assortment of degrees, including an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts, a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service Management and Culinary Arts, Culinary Nutrition and Food Service & Entrepreneurship. Additionally, the Business School offers degrees for Culinary & Hospitality students. “For many years, we focused on cooking, but in the Fall of 2020, the college will be renamed the College of Food Innovation and Technology, to expand on all things food, focusing on food from start to finish,” pointed out Ozga. The new appellation means Johnson & Wales will examine the entire system of food including the agricultural side, food as medicine and wellness, food technology and manufacturing and all the different entrepreneurship aspects of food, not only in restaurants but also in sustainability, policy, marketing, media, tourism and food safety. Johnson & Wales University’s range of programs transcends Culinary Arts and the Hospitality College. Students in those fields are also enrolled in business classes while taking general courses such as English, Finance and Math, to name a few. Students can also be proud of the school they attend given the Who’s
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Commercial Leases: A Few Important Considerations for Tenants
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Commercial real estate leases have become increasingly complex regardless of the whether the lease is for a large office, medium size warehouse or small retail location. The FAR/BAR lease template is commonly used in residential transactions but far less common for commercial leases. Both landlord and tenant in the commercial setting have significantly different interests and concerns than their residential counterparts. While the initial and primary focus (often the subject of the Letter of Intent – prior to lease preparation) focuses on rent, length of the primary term and options/extension periods, there are a significant number of other factors that can impact the success of the commercial tenancy. This article will focus on a few important considerations for prospective commercial tenants.
Default Prior to a landlord declaring a default (either monetary or non-monetary), tenants should require that they be provided with written notice and the opportunity to “cure” the default within a reasonable time. We typically recommend that tenants make rent payments through automatic bank transfers. If they choose to pay by check via regular mail, tenants risk postal error and be unaware that the landlord never received the rent. The “cure” period would allow the tenant to make a late rent payment and avoid the ramifications of default, which may include eviction and/or acceleration of all rents.
Subleasing/Assignment of the Lease Tenants should plan in advance for the possibility that the business may be sold, may not succeed, and/or may not utilize the entire leased premises throughout the entire lease term. If the business fails and/or is sold, it may be necessary to assign the lease (i.e. let someone step in the shoes of the original tenant) to a buyer of the business or to a third party who may want the space of another purpose. Subletting typically occurs when the tenant cannot utilize all of the space or wants to lease a portion or all of the space for less than the full remaining term. In either case, it is important to have a lease provision that permits both assignment and subletting. Typically, commercial leases prohibit assignments/subletting of the lease without the landlord’s prior written consent. Insuring that the landlord does not have sole, absolute and/or unfettered discretion to deny consent is extremely important. We typically demand/request (depending on negotiating leverage) that the consent not be “unreasonably withheld” so the tenant has some standard to rely upon and enforce.
Insurance We deem it imperative that insurance requirements set forth in proposed commercial leases be reviewed carefully with the tenant’s insurance provider to ensure such requested coverages are appropriate, feasible, and affordable. If provisions do not meet these standards, then the provisions should be negotiated with the assistance of the insurance agent.
No one benefits from “over” insurance except the insurance company, and poorly drafted insurance provisions can lead to significant aggravation.
Personal Guaranty In the event that a corporate entity is the named tenant in the lease, landlords typically request that the principal(s) of the entity personally guaranty the lease (i.e. step in and personally pay any sums due that the entity does not/ cannot pay). Attempt to avoid such personal guaranties, if possible. If the landlord is insistent, then try to limit the personal guaranty in some way (i.e. amount, length of time, etc). A s c o m m e r c i a l le a s e s h ave become increasingly complex, prospective commercial tenants should recognize the value in retaining a Florida real estate attorney to assist with the review and negotiation of the commercial lease as the fi nal executed document will potentially govern the relationship for multiple decades. Robert Elias, Esq Robert Elias, Esq is the Managing Principal of a local boutique transactional law firm specializing in real estate (residential and commercial), banking, corporate, and estate planning/asset protection. Mr. Elias serves on the Board of Directors of Apollo Bank and is active in a variety of civic and charitable endeavors throughout South Florida. www.eliaslaw.net.
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Three Exciting Exhibitions Herald the Lowe’s 2018 Fall Art Season Three exciting exhibitions will open at the Lowe Art Museum in October, featuring photographs from the National Portrait Gallery and exquisite works by notable glass artists. Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits, October 18, 2018 – January 20, 2019 Iconic images of individuals who have distinguished themselves in fields as diverse as business, science, medicine, entertainment, politics, and the arts were captured by one of the 20th-century’s finest photographers. Highlights include portraits of Georgia O’Keeffe, Jonas Salk, Grace Kelly, Muhammad Ali, Elizabeth Arden, I. M. Pei, and Eleanor Roosevelt. This exhibition has been organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. An Opening Reception will be held on October 18 at 7 pm. Tickets are available here.
including Dale Chihuly, Dan Dailey, Michael Glancy, Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová, Linda MacNeil, Dante Marioni, Billy Morris, Yoichi Ohira, Tom Patti, Preston Singletary, Therman Statom, Lino Tagliopietra, and Toots Zynsky.
dell’Anima (Garden of the Soul) series.
Dialogues: Studio Glass from the Florence and Robert Werner Collection, October 25, 2018 – January 27, 2019 This exhibition is comprised of more than fifty works of stunning contemporary glass from leading practitioners,
Giampaolo Seguso: My Page Is Glass, October 25, 2018 – January 27, 2019 This monographic exhibition tells the artistic story of one of Murano, Venice's leading glass maestros and features the never before exhibited Giardino
Glass Artist Lectures Continue to Celebrate Year of Glass The Lowe continues to celebrate 2018 as the Year of Glass with special programs that highlight glass art. Beginning with the reinstallation of its beautiful Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavilion
Giampaolo Seguso, Marangona, 2015 16.5 x 7.1 x 5.9 inches
Michael Glancy, Contracting Expansion, 2000, 9 x 15 x 15 inches
©Giampaolo Seguso
©Michael Glancy
[Image courtesy of Susanne Haase]
[Image courtesy of Susanne Haase]
Images from these exhibitions are available upon request. An Opening Reception will be held for both exhibitions on October 25 at 7 pm. Tickets are available here.
for Contemporary Glass and Studio Arts, the Year of Glass also features two upcoming lectures by specialists of the genre: Bruce Helander, September 20, 7-9 pm: American artist, art critic, and arts writer Bruce Helander discusses Dale Chihuly’s remarkable personal collections. The lecture will be followed by a book signing. Clifford Rainey, Palley Glass Artist Lecture Series, November 8, 7-9 pm. For more information, call 305-2843535 or visit lowe.miami.edu.
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WAK E - U P C ALL
The “birthplace” of Coral Gables may not be around much longer
Photos courtesy of Karelia Carbonell
Recently, the Coral Gables City Commission showed great respect for our city's historic legacy and patrimonial heritage by rescinding [by a 5-0 decision] the April 24, 2018 Resolution that "authorized the City to enter into a parking agreement with owner MML [Mirella La Salle] once the owner demolishes the structure." In a second resolution, the Commission asked staff to discuss with Mrs. La Salle options that would "save" the La Salle building. Let's hope Mrs. La Salle will consider overtures by the City to preserve this unique historical property. Assistant Director of Economic Development Leonard Roberts has been tasked to negotiate with the owner. Yes, the last minute push to save the property made some inroads. At least, the efforts made by the groundswell of citizen support allowed for additional dialogue among City leaders, residents, and preser-
vationists. The building [as of July 12] was given a “stay”, and the City reversed its demolition/parking resolution.
Why did it get to this point? Historical designation was NOT approved for La Salle Building by the City’s volunteer Historic Preservation Board. Sadly, the La Salle matter was doomed at the moment designation was rejected. And due to that decision, there was no legal basis to stop the building from demolition. The only hope [if time allows] is for the City of Coral Gables and La Salle to agree on a “saving grace” for the last remaining building that launched City Founder Merrick’s Coral Gables Business District. The City’s professional historic preservation officers [Historic Resources Department] presented a highly-detailed, well-documented 41-page designation report to the Historic Preservation Board. The historic preservation officers followed protocol and unequivocally recommended historic designation status to the "La Salle Building". Equally significant in this case is that the "La Salle Building" met all four designation criteria [only one criterion is needed to warrant designation] under the
City's preservation ordinance. And according to the designation report compiled by the City's preservation officers, the alterations to the building are 100% reversible. If any building should have been designated historic, it was this one. Unfortunately, there is not much more to do unless the City and La Salle agree to negotiate a deal. In order for the building to be saved, restored, and re-purposed, the owner would have to hold off on demolition and negotiate with the City. As much as citizens fought to "save" this building, it will fall to the City of Coral Gables to do “protect” it and do whatever it can to keep the property. How does one put a price on a one-of-a-kind historical treasure? As important is the premise that preservation is not a zero sum game and it should not be weighed against how many buildings are saved versus how many are sacrificed. The key word is preservation and yes, every opportunity that presents itself to preserve a community's cultural patrimony [whether private or public] should trig-
ger the same reaction: protect the historic integrity of the resource, not destroy it. If any building should be saved, it is this one. It is hoped it will still be standing at the time of reading this article. Built by founding architect H.George Fink, [who was instrumental in building the City of Coral Gables along with his first cousin George Merrick], the 1923 property served as Merrick's first office [preceding City Hall] and housed Merrick's construction company. One can say that the building was the birthplace of the City Beautiful. Established in 1991, Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote the understanding and importance of historic resources and their preservation. For additional information or to become a member, please visit www.historiccoralgables.org — Karelia Martinez Carbonell, President Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables
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Live, Work, Play and Move Around Miami and the Gold Coast From MiamiCentral Continued from page 1
Beach Counties with the connection at MiamiCentral opening in 2019). But beyond transit, MiamiCentral is a place where one can live work, shop and get around: For business, there are two office towers: • 3 MiamiCentral – featuring 12 floors of Class A office space plus approx.. 35,000 square feet of ground floor retail and a parking garage. Tenants already include the new Einstein Bagel Brothers (opening last month), Brightline, HNTB, Viacom MTV Latin America, Confederation of North Central America and Caribbean Association Football (C O N CACA F ) a n d Atlantic Pacific Companies. • 2 MiamiCent ral – 10 f loors, including 190,000 square feet of Class A office space, open ter race, f itness and conference center. Tenants include Cisneros, EY, Moss & Associates, Spaces (Regus) and Florida East Coast Industries.
From left to right: Patrick Goddard, President and Chief Operating Officer at Brightline; Tad Templeton, Vice President of Retail Leasing at Florida East Coast Industries; Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat Captain and Managing Partner of JFC Miami; Ramonda D. Hall, Managing Partner of JFC Miami; Bruce Snyder, EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Florida East Coast Industries. [Photo courtesy of MiamiCentral]
An experience beyond the rails will soon be found at Central Fare, a dynamic food hall, marketplace and dining destination opening in November. For a great evening out with friends or date night, Central Fare will bring local artisans, tastemakers and chefs together for an unrivaled dining experience. To date, partners include 800° Woodfired Kitchen, Parliament Espresso & Coffee Bar, Kuenko and Rosetta Bakery.
Joe & The Juice in MiamiCentral. [Photo courtesy of MiamiCentral]
For living, there will soon be Park-Line MiamiCentral, residential living integrated in the heart of downtown slated for occupancy in 2020. This hot new development will feature two residential towers with 816 multifamily rental units (studio, one, two and threebedroom apartments) and top-line amenities plus park ing. T he 30 -f loor north residential tower features 350 rental units, and the south 33-f loor residential tower features 466 rental units.
Retail therapy experiences are already opening at MiamiCentral, with Einstein Bros. Bagel and Joe and The Juice. Starbucks will soon be opening its doors as well, along with a major grocer, fitness studios, more
restaurants and entertainment throughout 2018 and 2019. Last month, when Einstein Bros.® Bagels opened on the ground floor of 3 MiamiCentral, it brought along a true sense of “community” to the complex. “MiamiCentral and Brightline are helping transform South Florida, and JFC Miami is excited to be a part of the movement,” said Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat Captain and a partner with Ramona D. Hall in their company, JFC Miami, a dynamic food and beverage operator. Haslem and Hall collaborated for the new Einstein’s location at MiamiCentral. “We are thrilled to partner with JFC Miami, a Miamigrown, reputable operator of big brand names,” said Tad Templeton, vice president of retail leasing for FECI. JFC Miami collaborated with CareerSource South Florida to create jobs for unemployed job seekers, as well as young adults from low income families; providing them an opportunity to enhance their work-readiness skills while earning an income. The opening of this location at MiamiCentral has brought more than 30 new jobs to the area. “We are
Kim Hutchinson A fourth generation Floridian, Kim Hutchinson is Founder/President of KTH Communication Solutions specializing in public relations, marketing and social media. She has an MBA from FIU’s Chapman School of Business and a Bachelor of Science from its School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Prior to opening her own firm, Kim worked for over two decades at the famed luxury 7,000 acre Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
ecstatic to open at MiamiCentral and offer Historic Overtown and Downtown Miami new, delicious options for breakfast, l u n c h a n d c a t e r i n g ,” remarked Hall. To celebrate the opening, Einstein Bros. Bagels at 3 MiamiCentral is offering Brightline riders 10 percent off their purchase now through December 31, 2018. Einstein Bros. Bagels is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Friday and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday – Sunday at 3 MiamiCentral. MiamiCentral in the heart of downtown Miami will soon be the place to
Pedestrian entrance to parking at MiamiCentral. [Photo courtesy of MiamiCentral]
live, work and play with great dining, shopping and easy access to Miami Beach, Miami International, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach…and coming
not too far away, Orlando too! To learn more about the happenings at and information on MiamiCentral log onto: www.miamicentral.com
3 MiamiCentral South Facade. [Photo courtesy of MiamiCentral]
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Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce: The Rainbow in Your Financial Skies
By: Susan Alvarez susaalvare@aol.com
Looking to expand your business? Would you like an introduction to a powerful network of professionals with an estimated purchasing power of eight billion dollars? Where else can you have access to countless business contacts and an association that promotes the interests of the business community? Your local MiamiDade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) provides great social mixers, wide-ranging business databases and endless networking opportunities, all in an inviting tropical setting and tourist destination that is Miami. The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is the largest notfor-profit corporation in the county for gay and lesbian businesses according to its President and CEO, Mr. Steve Adkins. “It was formed from the merger of two organizations; the South Beach Business Guild and Miami Network back in 2000. With current membership comprised of close to 600 companies / businesses representing more than 1,200 members, the Chamber's mission is to promote a unified and thriving, gay and gay-friendly, business and professional community throughout Miami-Dade County. Our goals are to promote networking within the existing gay and gay-friendly business and professional community, to promote business opportunities for Chamber members, to promote Miami as a year-round, gay and gay-friendly tourist destination, to provide resources for our members, and to provide outreach from our community to other organizations.” Some of the initiatives and projects the Chamber champions are diversity
nual Gala & Awards Celebration, “State of Our Community” Luncheon, EXPOsure Business Luncheon, Spotlight MegaMixers, GALLA (Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Association” Lunches or Social Mixers, MDGLCC-U Educational Breakfasts, “Maximize your MemberScott Bader (Director of Membership & Engagement), ship Benefits” Breakfasts, Steve Adkins (President & CEO), Jorge Richa (Director of Marketing & Programming). [Photo courtesy of Carina Mask] “Leverage gaybizmiami. com to Grow your Busiand inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, ness” Breakfasts, YPN (Young Profesand transgender (LGBT)-owned busi- sional Network) Social Mixers, Hospitalnesses. Adkins says they continue to ity Council Meetings, Women’s Council identify LGBT owned businesses in the Social Outings, SOCAM (Support Our local community to subsequently grant Cultural Arts Members) Events, among LGBT Business Enterprise® (LGBT- others.” This May at the Hilton Miami DownBE®) designation to such businesses town Hotel, the MDGLCC held one of its as part of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s LGBT Supplier signature events- the 17th Annual Gala & Diversity Initiative. He goes on to explain Awards Celebration- honoring corporate that “By becoming a certified LGBTBE, and individual supporters of the Miamibusinesses are able to build relationships Dade LGBT community. Over 500 + with America's leading corporations, guests were in attendance and paid tribute generate prospective business and clients, to the honorees selected for their longand collectively team with each other for term commitment to fostering diversity, as contracting opportunities. As corporate well as for their efforts in contributing to America becomes more inclusive and the overall well-being and quality of life in further diversifies its supply chain, certification offers the opportunity for LGBTowned businesses to differentiate themselves from their competitors.” The main mission of all the chambers of commerce is to connect businesses by hosting events. “The Chamber has over 80 events a year for our members and community at large to engage and network. Adkins said. “They range from big to small, social to business, day to night. Some of these include the An-
County. This market requires specific products and services in order for it to be viable and successful- Miami-Dade County businesses / consumers need statistical information quantifying the size of GDP [gross domestic product] of this market in order to be incentivized to participate,” explained Adkins. As if you needed additional enticements for joining the Chamber, there are numerous discounts and benefits to be reaped. “Members receive discounted admissions to all of our events (they vary in amount) as well as incentives by our existing members offered to each other and to the community at large. A successful and popular one is a 15% off per ticket by using promo code MDGLCC at selected shows at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.” “Membership with the MDGLCC is filled with many benefits, it's hard to keep track of all of them!” exclaimed Adkins. “They range from Visibility, Networking & Referrals, Marketing, Community Outreach, & Advocacy. Here is a link to more details: www.gaybizmiami.com/ member-benefits.” Adkins encourages all our readers (gay & allied) who are business owners or work for a company to consider joining
EXPOsure Networking Luncheon. [Photo courtesy of Carina Mask]
South Florida. This annual event, MDGLCC’s principal fundraising effort of the year, helps sustain operations and the everincreasing demand to expand programming.” More information about the Gala can be found at www.gaybizgala.com Adkins specified that some of the contributions made to the community is that “The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) sells to LGBT and Allied (those looking to do business with the LGBT business / consumer market) businesses and individuals. We also sell to agencies and governmental organizations seeking to diversity their market outreach. We combine business development, leadership and social action to expand economic opportunities for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and those who support equality for all.” As with any organization, the operations of the Chamber are not without its challenges. “Our Marketing strategy is built on retention and sustained growth. With limited staff, it is important to provide products and visibility opportunities for members to not only showcase their businesses but to meet others in the Chamber who will advocate on their behalf. Our existence is built on the premise that there is a larger and underserved LGBT Business market in Miami-Dade
their organization. “Membership in the MDGLCC gives you exposure to a powerful network of professionals and access to marketing tools. We act as a lens focusing the power of the LGBT consumer market (estimated at 500,000 loyal LGBT patrons with an estimated purchasing power of 8 billion dollars) on the member business community.” Some of the Chamber’s upcoming events include “Hospitality Council Meeting” (9/19); “Women’s Social Outing” (9/20); and “Networking Breakfast” (10/4). For more information on the MiamiDade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, please contact them at 305-6734440, info@gaybizmiami.com or visit www.gaybizmiami.com. Susan Alvarez Susan Alvarez has a multifaceted background in theatre, film and newspaper production. She is a professional stills photographer whose photographs and art work are exhibited in private and public collections. Susan has written extensively on health and wellness as well as the arts, authored coffee table book Clínica Borinquen: A Legacy for the People. Her life as an artist began in the New York theatre community as an actor and dancer. A move to Los Angeles expanded her experience in the theatre and film to include directing but, through it all, she always had a camera at her side.
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Young Patronesses of the Opera Presents ‘The Wonderland Ball’ Young Patronesses of the Opera, one of Miami’s oldest arts organizations, is celebrating its 63rd year, and will host a wondrous night of dinner and dancing at The Wonderland Ball to be held November 3, 2018 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Miami’s leading philanthropists and opera lovers will walk through the looking glass into a whimsical world of wonder and enjoy a cocktail hour, graciously hosted by Bacardi USA, that includes a silent auction, followed by dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Drew T Band, and other surprise performances. This year’s ball will feature an expansive silent auction, including over 200 items with luxury vacations including a Mediterranean voyage onboard Sea Dream Yacht Club Cruises, a luxury trip to Peru, a 5-star river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, an 11-night Yucatan Land and Sea Safari, and a 10-Night Great Lakes and French Canada cruise, just to name a few. The Wonderland Ball's co-chairs are Violeta Cepeda, Michele Reese, Patty Scerpella, Barbara Waters, and Nicole Unternaehrer who promise a magical night of fantasy. They are honored to be chairing this signature fundraising event, while celebrating Young Patronesses of the Opera’s 63 year history of providing opera education to school children across South Florida. “Proceeds from the ball help us raise
money for our opera education programs that reach over 20,000 students in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties each year,” Young Patronesses of the Opera President Lise-Marie Wertanzl said. “Every year our ball raises pivotal funds that help us keep our programs alive so we can continue funding our mission for many more years to come.” For 43 years, YPO has brought professional mini-opera programs (In-School Opera) to elementary school children each year. YPO also presents both a Girl Scout Workshop where over 150 girl scouts earn their opera patch, as well as a Teacher’s workshop, to train MiamiDade Music teachers in ways to incorporate opera in the classroom. This year YPO will also hold its bi-annual Voice Competition founded Mrs. Irene Patti Swartz Hammond in 1972 to provide scholarships to up and coming opera singers. This year the competition will be held on April 11-13, 2019 at the Colony Theater on Miami Beach. The finals (April 13th) is open to the public. Young Patronesses of the Opera would like to thank its sponsors as of this release: Trish and Dan Bell, Swanee and Paul DiMarie, the Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation, Bacardi USA, Dr. Brandt Skincare, Victory Cruise Lines, Aqua Expeditions, SeaDream Yacht Club, Peru Empire, Property Markets Group, ExcelAg, Corp. USA, Gerard Bertrand Wines, Selecta Magazine, Celebrity Cruises, Holland
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cine, The Ritz-Carlton, Titilaka, Maurice’s Jewelers, and Press Concepts. The event will begin at 6:30 pm. A single ticket to the gala is $400. Attire is whimsical black tie. For more information www.ypo-miami.org/gala.
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Cancer Center at University of Miami Recognized for Excellence of Care Continued from page 1
university-based cancer center in South Florida and the only one in this area designated as a Cancer Center of Excellence by the State of Florida. Sylvester is member of the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers – an elite group of only 11 cancer centers in the nation that also includes facilities such as the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering and MD Anderson. A 2015 study by New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center showed that patients with any of four common cancers who are treated at these 11 centers, including Sylvester, have a 10% higher chance of survival than patients treated at other hospitals in the US. This month, Sylvester is submitting a 1,700 page application to achieve National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation, a prestigious distinction that recognizes cancer centers in the US for their scientific leadership, resources and depth and breadth of their research. At Sylvester’s helm is Dr. Stephen Nimer, a renowned leukemia and lymphoma expert who came to Miami in 2012 after 20 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering. “I’ve been here just over six years and recruited 119 physicians and scientists to bring the best throughout the United States to Sylvester. We have significantly increased our grant funding, with more than $10 million dollars coming from the National Cancer Institute each year and another $15 million from external peer reviewed cancer funding. By bringing the best minds and acquiring
Leading the Sylvester cancer team is Dr. Stephen Nimer, a renowned leukemia and lymphoma expert. [Photo courtesy of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center]
the latest diagnostic equipment, we are not only delivering the highest level of care but finding innovative ways to prevent, slow down and/or eradicate cancer in all its forms,” said Nimer. “It’s a tall order, but our team is working hard every day to get there.” Research and clinical expertise is what sets Sylvester apart from any other cancer centers in the region. “We perform cutting edge research on all types of cancers with impressive outcomes. Our research helps our physicians in their ability to make precise diagnosis, predict
outcomes and deliver the best treatments their exposure. for each unique patient. We are also the The Patient/Family Council provides only facility in South Florida to offer pa- an opportunity for Sylvester leadership tients phase 1 clinical trials, which are to meet and receive feedback from pavery new treatments – for both children tients and family members and listen to and adults”, Nimer explained. their needs, which helps develop and enEvery year, 7,400 new patients are hance Sylvester’s programs. treated at Sylvester, not including paThis Spring, patients at Sylvester were tients referred from Jackson Memorial the first in the country to receive jackets Hospital. The vast majority of patients specially designed for cancer patients. live in Miami Dade, Broward, Palm The jackets donated by Oscar de la RenBeach and Monroe Counties. However, ta, LLC offer a unique design that allows many patients come to Sylvester from nurses to easily access chemotherapy around the country and the world. Ongo- chest ports, while helping patients stay ing initiatives through Sylvester’s Global warm. This uniquely designed jacket is a Oncology Programs are helping train joint project by Care+Wear, a healthwear healthcare professionals in many other countries on cancer diagnosis, prevention and treatment. In South Florida, Sylvester has seven locations where more than 300 scientists and physicians conduct research or provide state of the art treatment. Three locations are in Miami-Dade County: the main medical campus near downtown Miami, The Lennar Foundation Medical Center in Drs. Kerry Burnstein and Maria Julia Martinez Coral Gables, and Sylves- working on research to identify treatments for ter in Kendall. In Broward prostate cancer. [Photo courtesy of Sylvester ComCounty, Sylvester offers prehensive Cancer Center] services in Hollywood, Plantation, Coral Springs, and Deer- company, and Oscar de la Renta, the international fashion firm, in honor of the field Beach. “We have amazing groups of clinicians late designer who passed away from canand researchers working on pancreatic cer in 2014. A total of 500 jackets in navy cancer, brain tumors, women’s cancers and pink were donated, bringing smiles (breast, ovarian, cervical), prostate can- to patients in the chemotherapy treatcer, kidney cancer, lung and blood can- ment area. Sylvester also has a close partnership cers. We have experts in these and all other types of cancers,” explained Nimer, with the Miami Dolphins. On April 6, who learned from the best. In his second 2019, the Miami Dolphins Foundation year of medical school at the University of will host the 9th Miami Dolphins Cancer Chicago, his teacher was world-renowned Challenge, its signature initiative with cancer geneticist Dr. Janet Rowley. “She 100% of participant-raised funds going was among the most famous cancer re- to Sylvester. This program, which gives searchers and certainly one of the most participants the choice to cycle, walk or famous leukemia researchers. I decided run, has raised over $27.5 million dollars then and there I wanted to devote my life to date for innovative cancer research. Sylvester is also a leader in cutting to studying leukemia. Her success was ultimately recognized in many ways. She edge technologies. It was the fourth later won the Presidential Medal of Free- facility in the U.S. and the first on the dom and the National Medal of Science. ” East coast to acquire an MRI-guided Nimer provides compassionate care to radiation therapy system, the first FDApatients, conducts innovative research approved system of its kind. Sylvester while also providing transformational was also the first site on the east coast leadership at Sylvester. He and Sylvester’s to be equipped with Ablatherm, a highteam of researchers, scientists and physi- intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) cians have launched a variety of success- device used for prostate ablation. In the ful initiatives that focus on improving the Spring, Sylvester broke ground on a proton therapy center, scheduled to open in lives of South Floridians. The Sylvester Game Changer Vehicle 2020. “We have world renowned phyvisits underserved communities in South sicians and scientists at Sylvester and Florida and provides cancer screening have equipped them with the best techand education. The vehicle is equipped nology and resources available so they with two private rooms for consultations may provide lifesaving cancer care and and screenings and a multimedia area research right here in our community. that provides an interactive opportunity The diverse people of South Florida deserve access to a great cancer center – to learn about cancer prevention. In partnership with fire departments and that is why Sylvester is here,” said across the state of Florida, Sylvester’s Nimer. To learn more about the Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative is a state funded program dedicated to research- Comprehensive Cancer Center, the reing the cancer risk factors unique to search, the cancers they treat and to find first responders and ways to reduce a doctor, go to www.sylvester.org
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Saving Flamingos, Other Rare Species One Natural Habitat at a Time By: Liz Kobak
grounds that complement the gardens’ team’s preservationist mentality. “Every weekend, there’s a different theme,” says Piranio, who started out in the gardens’ education department nearly three decades ago and conducted tours of the grounds. The current temporary exhibition features 70 pieces of glass which, by most standards, is voluminous, and which an artist named Borowski created.
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When one thinks of the staple Florida bird, the flamingo most certainly comes to mind. With six species of flamingoes in existence, the question begs where these birds even came from in the first place (closer to home than experts once hypothesized). A recent National Geographic article cited zoologists who have concluded that Floridian flamingos are indeed natives of the Orange State. Moreover, what leaves onlookers in awe is how centers such as Flamingo Gardens allow flamingos to thrive in their natural
habitat without compromise. In seeing how these prized birds became near extinct by the turn of the 20th century, the 60-acre gardens - founded in 1927 - came to fruition. Garden administrators and directors of the non-profit organization didn’t stop there. Soon after, they brought together the rarest and coincidentally beautiful endangered wildlife within one natural habitat. As one of the oldest botanical gardens in South Florida, more than 3,000 tropical and sub-tropical species of plants and trees call Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary home, making it the largest collection of Florida native wildlife in the state. One might question the importance of and test the theory of man versus nature, considering there is contained, rather than free roaming wildlife. The Davie-based center assures visitors and conservationists alike that it
Photos courtesy of Claudia Piranio
houses animals rescued from the nearby Florida Everglades, who otherwise might suffer without proper attention. Founded by Floyd and Jane Wray 91 years ago, the center originally sought out to function as an orange grove; little did they know that the grove would evolve into the site it is today. Aside from showcasing thousands of rare and endangered species to interested parties, the gardens offer tours of its att raction, seasonal events/festivals, eateries, shops and more. Twenty-seven year administrative veteran Claudia Piranio describes the temporary exhibitions as a means of artistic expression throughout the
Catching natural light and mixing mediums, these works of art conceptualize how art mimics nature and how the wild reflects itself in art as well. The art will be on display in September to make way for another seasonal exhibition that favors fall. “The Harvest Festival has free hay rides, pumpkin decorating,
scare crow competition – people make scare crows and they bring them in, and then we vote on them for the most creative,” says the Director of Administration. “People love it.” In the vein of “The Wizard of Oz”, it’s akin to building a scarecrow that comes to life much like the wildlife creatures once they are saved by the gardens. “[T he Har vest Festival] is fun for all ages,” says Piranio of the fallcentric event for families and friends, new and old. “There’s a superhero weekend and even a scavenger hunt.” Prior to the glitz and glamor of festivals and ample wildlife on display, Piranio recalls when the gardens had few species living on the grounds. “When I started, there were some flamingos, bob cats and alligators and that was it – and now, we are a true sanctuary,” observes Piranio of the gardens, which currently boast extra rare species in a new habitat, such as the River Otter and Black Bear. “I couldn’t put my finger on one thing in how it has evolved: A zoo puts animals on display, while the ones we have here are preserved.” Animals living on preservations such as Flamingo Gardens cannot be released into the wild; some of those include the Florida panther and the bald eagle. The trick to knowing how to
maintain their habitat is including an animal care unit. In addition to ensuring the animals have strong health and prosper, another benefit to keeping them in the sanctuary is that children learn about the wildlife and their role in preserving them. “We see 30,000 school kids a
year, and it’s very important for them to learn about the environment and to learn about the Everglades,” underscores Piriano about why parents and schools should encourage visits. “A lot of these children have never seen a botanical garden.” For Piranio, one of the most rewarding feelings is when kids come back many years later after having received a tour from her and go on to become outstanding citizens. The ultimate goal of this exposure is to enable “kids to grow up with a respect for nature.” And with pride, the longstanding administrator says these students of the wild return on their own volition to perform community service activities in high school. The Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary’s Flamingo Gardens is most certainly where the wild things are in South Florida. Liz Kobak Liz Kobak is a freelance writer with bases in New York and Miami. An avid t e n n i s pl aye r and former top-ranked junior, Liz has w r it ten on var ious beats from spor ts (mainly tennis) to ar t (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.
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Culinary & Business Programs at Johnson & Wales University Earn Top Rankings Nationally Continued from page 1
Who of JWU alumni. Michelle Bernstein (Crumb on Parchment, Michy’s, Sra. Martinez) was one of the first graduates from the school; Jose Mendin of Pubbelly fame was one of Ozga’s first students. Timon Balloo from Sugarcane in Midtown, Adrienne Calvo of Chef Adrienne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar, Xavier Torres of Drunken Dragon and Jeff McInnis of Stilltsville Fish Bar (a graduate of the South Carolina campus) are also all alumni who have achieved notoriety in their field. “We also measure our success by what our alumni are doing. In the food service area, we have quite a few James Beard Award winners that have
JWU students are trained for entering a competitive job market. [Photo courtesy of Robyn Hankerson]
Photo courtesy of Robyn Hankerson
JWU culinary program is highly rated nationally. [Photo courtesy of Robyn Hankerson]
graduated from here,” noted Ozga. “Also, our Zest awards recognize a wide variety of leaders in the food industry including chefs, bartenders and other areas.” Although tuition is steep,
Johnson & Wales awards nearly $21 million in scholarships, indicated Ozga. That averages to about $12,000 per student. Aside from this, there is also federal aid that students qualify for, “making the bottom
School spirit is high at Johnson & Wales. [Photo courtesy of Robyn Hankerson]
line much different than what the tuition is,” he said. Their eligibility is also dependent
on more than just a GPA, and SAT scores are not required. The college takes into consideration a student’s involvement in clubs and organizations and offer resources to assist those struggling academically, enabling them to achieve success. Aside from their time in class, students receive six hours of daily hands-on training, working in labs, kitchens, dining rooms and bake shops and are required to complete an internship in the industry prior to graduation. Among “superstar” faculty members at the school are Seth Wagner, a global master chef
from the World Association of Chefs Society and Chef Colin Roche, who Ozga dubs “a rare bird, a chef who comes from a food service background in hotels and restaurants. He has a PhD and wrote a book on culinary educators.” With such a varied curriculum, it is no wonder the school’s graduates go on to start catering companies, work in food sales as well as manufacturing, research and development. They leave JWU ready to tackle the culinary and hospitality industry from every angle.
Josie Gulliksen Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community. A Miami native, she currently writes for Miami.com, Indulge Miami, Miamionthecheap.com, MiamiCurated, Artburst Miami and Edible South Florida. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today covering the arts community, calendar of events and restaurant scene. She has also worked in public relations for the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, in travel and tourism for Newman PR, and at the Miami Science Museum. She has written for Florida Travel + Life magazine and Florida Monthly magazine.
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Getaround Brings Hourly, Keyless Carsharing to Miami
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United Way calls on community members to become volunteer readers and mentor preschoolers for success One in three children are not prepared for kindergarten, so in 2017 United Way invested $16M in early education Un it e d Way of M ia m iDade’s ReadingPals program aims to provide preschoolers with a mentor to help nourish a love for literacy early on. Last school year, the program paired 140 children with volunteer readers who read an average of 16 hours to each child. This year, ReadingPals is seeking 200 volunteers to continue fighting for quality early education and the success of every child in Miami-Dade. One in three children are not prepared for kindergarten, which reinforces how the achievement gap can start as early as by the time a child is 18 months old. To fight the gap, ReadingPals exposes children to as much early literacy opportunities as possible. Volunteers read highquality books and engage with the children through interactive learning activities that builds vocabulary and literacy skills, as well as, social and emotional development. “I believe that education and an awareness of the rich possibilities offered by our world are fundamental to happiness and a better society. I also believe that reading is the most direct and enjoyable path to those goals,” said David Skipp, who is in his fifth year as a ReadingPals volunteer. “I realized the remarkable value of ReadingPals when ‘my pals’ had achieved a clear boost in comprehension, a love for words, a real curiosity about the adventures to be had in the world around them and genuine kindness and compassion for others.”
Last year, all students who participated in ReadingPals increased their scores in the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) assessment, showing they are better prepared to enter kindergarten. By the end of the school year, ReadingPals students had more gains overall than nonReadingPals students. ReadingPals aims to provide 20 books for children in the program to take home. To volunteer with the ReadingPals program or host a ReadingPals book drive, email readingpals@ unitedwaymiami.org or call 305-646-7021. Purchase and donate pre-selected book bundles at a special price at http://shop. booksandbooks.com/unitedway-community-book-drive. For more information, visit www.unitedwaymiami.org/ readingpals.
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Peer-to-peer carsharing pioneer introduces its instant solution, expanding transportation options for residents and tourists in Miami Getaround, the carsharing platform that empowers users to instantly rent and drive great cars shared by people in their city, recently announced its availability in Miami. Car owners can reduce the financial burden of car ownership and even make some fun money by listing their car on the platform. People share everything from sporty convertibles to practical sedans and earn thousands in extra income. Each car is equipped with Getaround ConnectTM, a proprietary technology that enables people to rent, locate and unlock the car using the Getaround app. Residents and visitors of Miami can instantly rent nearby cars without meeting the owner to exchange keys or waiting in line at a rental car company. “It’s been our vision to drive change that has global impact, yet also positively affects lo-
cal communities,” said Sam Zaid, CEO and co-founder of Getaround. “Our platform radically disrupts traditional car ownership by empowering those with cars to earn money on an often idle asset, and providing those who choose to live car-free with a hassle-free and convenient way to grab a car when they need one.” In addition to creating economic opportunity for Miami locals, Getaround is investing in the South Florida area. Overseeing the Miami market is General Manager, Nick Chong, who has brought on a dozen local employees to help ensure a successful expansion into the area. Chong has also secured office space in Coral Gables and has partnered with several auto-body shops and regional vendors to support the company’s continued growth . “As a long time Miami local, I’ve been thrilled to have watched the city boom,” said Chong. “With growth comes more people, more visitors and more cars on the road, resulting in congestion, traffic and a
strain on our local transit system. Miami is ripe for a new, sustainable transportation option, and I’m confident Getaround will make an immediate impact on the city’s traffic and congestion.” A study by the University of California Transportation Sustainability Research Center states that for every car shared about 10 are taken off the road. In turn, every 1,000 vehicles shared reduces up to 50M pounds of carbon dioxide, which means Getaround’s community of users is helping take cars off the road and lessen toxic emissions. Getaround does not require signup fees, annual fees, or access cards, making it convenient and accessible for Miami residents to join the carsharing community as owners or renters. Each trip is insured by Getaround’s $1M insurance policy with 24/7 customer support and roadside assistance included. To learn more, list your car, or rent a car nearby, visit www.getaround.com.
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38th Alper JCC Berrin Family Downtown Coral Gables Book Festival Calendar Welcomes New
For a schedule of authors, visit http://www.alperjcc.org/artsculture/book-festival/ or call 305-271-9000 ext. 268 Tuesday, October 16 • 7:30pm • Alper JCC Ambassador Norman Eisen, The Last Palace Thursday, October 25 • 7:30pm • Alper JCC Yvette M. Corporon, Something Beautiful Happened Monday, October 29 • 7:30pm • Miller Center for Judaic Studies Irvin Ungar, Arthur Szyk Tuesday, October 30 • 7:30pm • Temple Beth Am Rachel Kadish, The Weight of Ink Sunday, November 4 • 7:00pm • Temple Judea Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, Not for the Faint of Heart Thursday, November 8 • 9:30am • Coral Gables Country Club Susie Orman Schnall, The Subway Girls Women’s Day Luncheon Tuesday, November 13 • 7:30pm • Young Israel of Kendall Miriam Hoffman, A Breed Apart Thursday, November 15 • 7:30pm • Bet Shira Congregation Martin Fletcher, Promised Land: A Novel of Israel Tuesday, December 4 • 7:30pm • Alper JCC Sally Kohn, The Opposite of Hate Wednesday, January 9 • 7:30pm • Alper JCC Jamie Bernstein, Famous Father Girl Sunday, February 10 • 4:00pm • Alper JCC Steven Levenson, Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel Tuesday, February 19 • 7:30pm • Alper JCC Alyson Richman, The Secret of Clouds Tuesday, March 12 • 2pm • Alper JCC Isaac Mizrahi, I.M.: A Memoir Wednesday, March 13 • 7:30pm • Alper JCC Marilyn Simon Rothstein, Husbands and Other Sharp Objects
Miami’s Community Orchestra Daniel Andai, Andai Artistic Director and Principal Conductor
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Establishments to the “City Beautiful”
Plus fun events and happenings round out the month of September The Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables is excited to announce that 21 new businesses have recently opened in Downtown Coral Gables and Miracle Mile. The new retailers contribute to a lively epicenter infused with international flair, one-ofa-kind offerings and experiences, where locals and visitors can take advantage of a tastefully-cultivated community and effortless lifestyle. “As our businesses thrive and our destination is reinvigorated, locals and visitors appreciate the elegant and sophisticated ambience to live, shop, play and work,” said Taciana Amador, Executive Director of the Coral Gables BID. “The addition of these new retailers, along with our new dining options, further solidifies the City Beautiful as the go-to locale for all fashion, dining and entertainment interests.” In the past eight months, the following establishments have joined the BID’s portfolio:
Health & Fitness:
Restaurants:
• Espresso Cubano, 147 Giralda Avenue • Carrot Express, 259 Miracle Mile • Rodilla, 135 Miracle Mile Apparel/Beauty • Well Groomed Image Consultants, 261 Miracle Mile
• Amore Restaurant & Bar, 92 Miracle Mile • Doc B's Fresh Kitchen, 301 Miracle Mile • Starbucks Coffee, 292 Miracle Mile (moved locations) • Mara's Basque Cuisine, 112 Giralda Avenue • P.Pole, 279 Miracle Mile • Clutch Burger, 146 Giralda Avenue • Fixpresso, 200 Miracle Mile • Stephanie's Crepes, 2423 Galiano Street • Café Grumpy, 2516 Ponce de Leon Blvd • Salumeria 104, 117 Miracle Mile • Terre Del Sapore, 246 Giralda Avenue
• TruFusion, 301 Giralda Avenue • Burn Boot Camp, 2320 Galiano St • The Cage, 355 Miracle Mile
Apparel/Beauty: • Giovanni Scutaro, 380 Miracle Mile • Ella Bella RoZio Bridal Couture, 246 Miracle Mile (moving locations) • Azai, 275 Miracle Mile • Spacagna Italian Hair Design, 62 Miracle Mile Specialty/Co-working Spaces • WeWork Ponce de Leon Blvd, 2222 Ponce de Leon Blvd • Capital One Café, 50 Miracle Mile
Florist • Lovely Roses, 88 Miracle Mile Furthermore, the BID is expected to welcome a slew of other restaurants, apparel, beauty and health/fitness retailers, including:
Restaurants
Health & Fitness • 9Round, 72 Miracle Mile The BID has also launched a new series, Live Music on the Mile. Every Friday and Saturday night until September 29, several blocks throughout Miracle Mile will feature live music and entertainment. As couples, families, and passersby stroll the streets, the musical stylings of various local musicians will create a lively scene for all to appreciate.
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High Pines Happy Hour & Annual Open House @ Tropical Audubon Society Friday, September 28, 6-8pm • Bird Walk @ 6pm Toast farewell to Summer and herald Fall Migration at Tropical Audubon Society's annual High Pines Happy Hour & Open House. Belly up to the donation Bird Bar for a welcome-back-fromthe-Four-Winds cold beverage courtesy of RNDC and Miami Brewing Co. Enjoy an Acoustic Salon by Phil Allen & Friends. Delight in National Audubon's annual traveling exhibit of award-winning bird photography. Take a sunset bird walk with Tropical Audubon Field Guide Brian Rapoza on the society's 2.2-acre Steinberg Nature Center campus and glimpse birds that stop by for refueling as they travel south on the "Atlantic Flyway." Explore the site's native pine rockland and hardwood hammock habitats. Bring a munchie or covered dish and perch in the shady picnic grove or hang out with friends and neighbors in the landmark 1932 Doc Thomas House. High Pines Happy Hour is a "Rain or Shine" community event! Parking options: Limited on-site parking via the 55th Avenue entry gate; nearby metered, garage and valet parking options within 1-3 blocks; Metrorail service to South Miami Station. Tropical Audubon Society: 5530 Sunset Dr., Miami, FL, 33143
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‘Eccentric Visions Part II’ Includes 12-Foot Photo of Central Manhattan, New Conceptual Works by Kyle
Kyle ASTRONAUT AND LADY IN SUMMER DRESS, 2017, Oil on Canvas--UF, 48 x 36 in. Images courtesy of Virginia Miller
Arless Day (1951) A DAY IN PARIS, 2016 Ed. 1/1 Collage and gouache on board, 16 x 19 3/8 in. “Eccentric Visions Part II,” the ongoing exhibition at ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries in downtown Coral Gables, has been amplified with new conceptual works by Kyle and a spectacular 12-foot panoramic photograph of midManhattan and lower Central Park by Robert Catasus. Kyle, a native Floridian, depicts such “psychological collisions” as the juxtaposition of an astronaut and a young woman in a summer dress—the classic conflict between the male self-image and that of a female, a timeless classic love story. Along with seven canvases, Kyle is exhibiting several sculptures and wallmounted constructions, often with pointed visual messages, such as “Baggage,” with diminutive male and female figures, each dwarfed by its towering obelisk of a motley assortment of luggage. Taken late in the afternoon, Catasus’ astonishing photograph—actually, several shots stitched together—taken from Rockefeller Center is so sharp that cars can be seen crossing the George Washington Bridge, nine miles uptown. Catasus also is represented by a fourfoot print of the space frame supporting
Robert Catasus NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, EAST BUILDING, SPACE FRAME DETAIL, 2010 Ed. 1/25 Photograph on canvas, Ed. 1/25, 32 x 48 x 1 1/2 in.
Mario Segundo Perez (1960) PESCADORES DE ESTRELLAS II, 2014 Oil on Canvas - UF, 47 3/8 x 59 1/4 in.
beams of the East Wing of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., which can be visually “read” as a geometric abstraction. Altogether, the works of six artists can be sampled in “Eccentric Visions,” according to gallery owner and director Virginia Miller. “Because each has a unique style and subject matter, they appear unrelated at first glance, but their common thread is that each of these artists takes reality and stretches it into another dimension that reflects their particular visions. “This show demonstrates how varied their ‘eccentric visions,’ that interpretation of reality, can be.” Arless Day, whose collages of architecture, landscapes and interiors look almost familiar and oddly mysterious, transcends their subject matter into what one critic proclaimed “a classical universality.” Day, who was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1951, has exhibited since 1981 in leading museums and galleries in every corner of the U.S. as well as England, New Zealand and Zimbabwe, and is included in more than two dozen prestigious museum and corporate collections. Unlike Day, whose mosaic-like collages
Renato Meziat WHITE ONIONS, 2015 Oil on Canvas - Framed, 29 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.
create an overall impression, Renato Meziat, a Brazilian autodidact, paints still lifes and figurative canvases so realistic one can almost reach out and touch their flowers, glassware and other subjects. Inspired by such leading Latin American realists as Claudio Bravo of Chile and Julio Larraz of Cuba, Meziat has participated in exhibitions since 1979 in such leading venues in Brazil and the United States as Hammer Galleries in New York City and Galeria Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro. His first solo exhibition at ArtSpace Virginia Miller Galleries opens on November 2nd. City-scapes and interiors by Anders Moseholm, a Danish artist being shown in the gallery for the first time, “create a mood–a sense of motion, an authentic emotional scene,” according to the artist. Moseholm has exhibited internationally since 1997, including solo and group exhibitions in China, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the United States. His work is included the such important Danish collections as the Vejle Kunstmuseum, the Skive Kunstmuseum, the Carlsberg Foundation and the Danish Arts Foundation, as well as private and corporate collections in Chi-
na, Europe and the United States. The magic realism of Mario Segundo Pérez of Argentina is characteristic of a chiefly Latin-American concept in painting, literature and film. Many of his paintings are based on the games, parties and bonfires of his childhood in the arid, desert-like area of western Argentina. “By incorporating fantastic or mythical elements into an otherwise realistic scenario, Segundo Pérez transports the viewer into an imaginary landscape that seems playful and fun,” Miller notes. Recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, among other awards and honors, the 58-year-old artist has had solo exhibitions in South America, the United States and Spain along with Berlin and New York. “Eccentric Visions Part II” will be exhibited at ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries, in the heart of the Coral Gables business and restaurant district at 169 Madeira Avenue, through October 26, 2018. A public reception will be held during Gables Gallery Night on Friday, Oct. 5th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. For gallery hours and other information, call 305-444-4493.
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Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College (MOAD MDC) has been presenting an ambitious series of public programs to accompany their By the People: Designing a Better America, a major exhibition on socially responsible design and the inaugural exhibition in the Museum’s newly renovated facility in downtown Miami’s historic Freedom Tower. These programs have included scholarly lectures, roundtables, and presentations by leading architects, urban activists, and artists, and consider how design and architecture can spearhead “a new civic imagination.” By the People documents some of the grassroots initiatives that, in alliance with architects and designers, are committed to spaces that foster sociability and strengthen community. Organized by Dr. Ariana Hernandez-Reguant, Research Assistant Professor at Tulane University and an urban anthropologist with extensive experience researching Miami’s urban communities and civic practices, the public programs complement the exhibition by bringing these themes home, to consider Miami’s unique environmental, cultural, and socio-historical context, as well as its international networks of trade and cultural influence. These programs seek to engage audiences with issues critical to a more equitable urban future. These include “placemaking” (the notion that design interventions in public space lead to civic participation), racial justice, and environmental challenges. Architects, designers, planners, activists, sociologists, anthropologists, and political leaders from across the Americas will participate in dialogues with their Miami-based peers. All programs take place in the Citizen Design Lab at the Museum of Art and Design. Daytime programs require Museum admission. Evening programs are free. Coming up on the schedule are: Mexico City for and by the People Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:00 PM Description: In this talk, Lorena Zárate, historian and president of Habitat International Coalition, reviews the urban movements and struggles that have shaped Mexico City’s political agendas and public policies, in particular those related to housing, public space, and mobility. In 2017, Mexico City adopted its own constitution, which is one of the first in the world to incorporate its inhabitants’ “Right to the City.” Zárate assesses the city’s achievements and challenges, as well as the lessons that other cities can learn from Mexico City’s 2016 New Urban Agenda.
The Politics of Public Space in Latin America Wednesday, September 26, 2018 7:00 PM Description: This panel will consider cuttingedge urban initiatives in various Latin American cities, and the two paths they suggest to neighborhood revitalization through urban design. One is the vision of elected officials such as mayors, and the other emerges from grassroots activism. Cities like Medellin, Caracas, and Mexico City have been at the forefront of new initiatives in formerly underserved communities. A discussion of these projects will serve as a base for future choices Miami could consider. Panelists: Alejandro Haiek (LAB PRO FAB, Venezuela), Jorge Pérez Jaramillo (Santo Tomás University, Medellin, Colombia), Lorena Zárate (Hábitat International Coalition) Moderator: Dr. Sonia Chao (University of Miami)
Medellin: A City for Public Life Thursday, September 27, 2018 7:00 PM Description: Lecture by Jorge Pérez Jaramillo (Universidad de Santo Tomás, Medellin, Colombia) Seen as an urban failure, Medellin was once plagued by violence and terrorism, deep social fractures, economic crisis, and a breakdown of democracy and the rule of law. Yet today, the city stands as an inspiring example of overcoming urban ills. Jorge Pérez Jaramillo, Medellin's former director of urban planning, offers a critical analysis of Medellin’s profound urban changes from the 1980 crisis until today, detailing the collective processes that, through strategic planning, led to increased local democracy, equity, and human development.
Building Up! Cooperative Urban Reengineering, Alejandro Haiek (LAB.PRO.FAB, Venezuela) Friday, September 28 7:00 PM Description: Award-winning Venezuelan architect Alejandro Haiek co-founded LAB.PRO. FAB (Project and Fabrication Laboratory) in the early 2000s to address social, political, and environmental issues through a collaborative architectural practice. Working outside official channels in the slums of Caracas, he has initiated bottomup, community-based projects and built unconventional structures that encourage social diversity, community empowerment, cultural activism, and sustainability. This presentation will focus on two of LAB.PRO.FAB’s innovative and subversive projects that reimagine relations between public landscapes, post-industrial ecologies, and political networks.
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Dade Heritage Trust to Host Book and Attic Sale on Sept. 22
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Get ready for a fall treat! Dade Heritage Trust, Miami's largest historic preservation organization, is cleaning house to get ready for a new permanent exhibit about early Miami medicine and Dr. James Jackson. This means the public will get a chance to own a piece of history, when DHT hosts its first ever “Book and Attic” sale benefitting the nonprofit’s education programs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Trust’s headquarters at 190 SE 12th Terrance, Miami. “We are thrilled to offer this sale to the public,”
Dade Heritage Trust Executive Director Chris Rupp. “Some items are so rare and worth much more than we anticipated. All proceeds will benefit Dade Heritage Trust's educational and advocacy efforts.” Through the years, supporters and friends of Dade Heritage Trust have donated books on history, architecture and preservation- some rare and out of print, 1920's architectural publications, antique lighting fixtures, hardware and artwork which will all be for sale. “This is a treasure trove for lovers of Miami history, architecture vintage books and magazines,
and even those who photograph vignettes or stage shoots or settings,” said Rupp. The nonprofit resides in Dr. Jackson's 1905 office and surgery, a charming wood-frame building that was moved from its original location in downtown Miami to its current location in 1917, and was turned into a residence. The City of Miami purchased it in 1976 and Dade Heritage Trust restored the historic building and made it the organization's headquarters in 1978. To learn more about Dade Heritage Trust call 305358-9572 or visit dadeheritagetrust.org.
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The Miami Foundation hosts third annual day of community reflection, ‘My Miami Story’ Life for Miami-Dade County’s 2.7 million residents can be easily categorized by economic indicators -- the affordability of homes compared to average salaries, the number of good jobs paying decent wages, and the funding for public schools compared to other major cities. But how do these statistics connect to what residents experience in their daily lives? The answer is found in this year’s My Miami Story conversations, part of a national initiative to advance greater community connection and problem-solving funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. This year’s My Miami Story is slated for Tuesday, October 23, 2018, when small groups of Miamians – led by residents, civic leaders and local organizations – will sit down over lunch, dinner or cafecito breaks to talk about their stories and experiences
behind the statistics. Now in its third year, this open dialogue creates a unified community narrative that illuminates what life is truly like in Greater Miami. Last year, more than 3,000 residents participated in almost 300 conversations across the county. “It’s a day unlike any other in Miami where we pause to reflect, connect and spark action around the issues that matter to all of us,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. “My Miami Story conversations ignite the potential energy each of us has to improve our city, neighborhoods and collective future. When we break bread, talk and listen, we discover that there is much more that unites us as a community than divides us.” All participants will be asked to share their “Miami story”: how they came to Miami, why they stay here, what they care
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about and, ultimately, what each of us can do to improve life in the county. Experiences, ideas and recommendations will be captured in a post-conversation survey analyzed by the public opinion research team of Hart Research and Public Opinion Strategies. The Miami Foundation will share the survey findings, insights and results with local residents, funders, agencies and decision-makers to inform their community-building work in Greater Miami. The Miami Foundation is one of 10 community foundations across the U.S. participating in a national initiative funded by Knight Foundation following a successful pilot in 2017. My Miami Story replicates an
annual civic engagement initiative developed by The Chicago Community Trust in 2014 called “On the Table”. Support for this initiative advances Knight Foundation’s work to help cities attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunity and create a culture of civic engagement. Knight Foundation believes that successful communities are equitable, inclusive and participatory. “My Miami Story is helping to build a national network of engaged residents and problem solvers who are invested in the future of their communities,” said Lilly Weinberg, program director of Community and National Initiatives at Knight
Coral Gables Community Foundation Announces Honorees for This Year’s Venetian Fantasy Gala
The Coral Gables Community Foundation today announced its honorees for its annual Biltmore Ball to Benefit the Coral Gables Foundation, to be held on Friday, October 5th at the Biltmore Hotel. This year’s gala will be Un Ballo in Maschera and is titled, Venetian Fantasy. Co-chaired by Sissy De Maria Koehne and Lauren Harrison, the glamorous evening will recognize esteemed members of the community for their tireless efforts that directly improve the quality of life for those living in the City Beautiful. Among the recipients of the prestigious distinction include: the Kahn Family for the Jerry Santeiro Community Award; Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Laurinda Spear for the Arts & Culture Award; Norma Jean Abraham and the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation for the Philanthropy Award; the Milton Family for the Education Award; Dick Anderson for the Sports & Wellness Award presented by Doctors Hospital and Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute and Withers Worldwide for the Landmark Award presented by The Biltmore. Miami’s high society has already marked their calendars – and ordered their carnival masks - for what has be-
come one of the city’s premier black tie affairs on the annual charity circuit. Ladies and gentlemen are making preparations to embark on a fantasy evening to Venice, courtesy of the spectacular backdrop of the historic Biltmore Hotel and its exquisitely decorated ballroom, influenced by hidden secrets of Venice, that evoke the spirit of the grand masterpiece of gothic architecture such as the Palazzo Ducale and the opulence of the Church of Gold, St. Mark’s Square. In keeping with the exotic Venetian theme, many of those attending “Venetian Fantasy” will dawn carnival masks with their traditional evening gowns and tuxedos. Venetian gondoliers will trumpet the arrival of guests through the Biltmore’s storied halls. The Biltmore Ball will also celebrate the redesign and restoration of the historic and iconic luxury hotel. The Biltmore is debuting a fresh take on the hotel’s history of old world glamour and regal elegance with the addition of royal hues, luxurious materials, and elegant furniture pieces that harmonize seamlessly with the newly refurbished main lobby. Proceeds raised at “Venetian Fantasy” will benefit the Coral Gables Commu-
Foundation. “The growing popularity of the event is testament to the desire of Miami residents to connect and drive positive change.” Anyone can sign up to host a My Miami Story conversation. Hosts will receive a simple toolkit with tips on planning and guiding the discussion. They can also participate in free information sessions or online webinars highlighting “how to’s” that ensure a successful gathering. There will also be open conversations throughout Miami-Dade where anyone from the public who wants to participate can attend. To register as a host and for more information, visit mymiamistory.org.
nity Foundation – a non-profit which fosters pivotal programs and initiatives aimed at enLauren Harrison hancing the quality Sissy DeMaria-Koehne [Photos courtesy of of life in Coral Ga- Katherine Dagand] bles. Celebrating 27 years, the Community Foundation support of our community, and we thank prides itself most recently on bringing all those whose outpouring of generosUmbrella Sky to Giralda Plaza this sum- ity and support have made our efforts all mer and on providing college scholar- the more possible,” added Jack Lowell, ships to economically disadvantaged Chairman of the Coral Gables Commustudents from Gables High School each nity Foundation Board of Directors. In addition to silent and live auctions year. The Foundation has long served as and live entertainment, guests of “Venethe philanthropic conduit within the City, connecting individuals and corporations tian Fantasy” will enjoy a dazzling gasseeking to positively impact its citizens tronomic experience – appropriately enhanced with authentic Italian cuisine by and the community’s overall growth. “Our annual gala has become a time- classically trained Executive Chef David honored tradition for our organization, Hackett of the Biltmore Hotel. “Venetian Fantasy” starts at 7:00 p.m. and it’s a tremendous point of pride to at the Biltmore Hotel. Attire is black tie unveil our latest and most significant edition under the leadership of our event and masks are encouraged. For more co-chairs Sissy De-Maria-Koehne and information on how to attend or sponsor Lauren Harrison,” said Mary Snow, the event -- or for additional details about Executive Director of the Coral Gables the Coral Gables Community Foundation -- contact Mary Snow, 305.446.9670, Community Foundation. “Year after year, funds raised from this mary@gablesfoundation.org, or visit important event go toward the critical www.gablesfoundation.or/gala.
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watch their enthusiasm as well as the excitement of the faculty who have taken their students to the spaces. This is only the beginning of something great," said Peter Tolmach, Head of Middle School. “In these spaces students are totally engaged. They are having fun and are more inclined to control their own learning,” said Brian Diaz, innovation coordinator. Diaz forms part of the faculty that developed the vision for a maker’s movement. After 12 years at PTS as technology specialist, he has taken on the new role created with this vision in mind. Diaz believes in the power of innovation and creativity to broaden education. “Innovation is taking creativity and turning it into something meaningful in the real world. It’s turning ideas into something concrete,” he said. Faculty has also found the space to be an asset for their own disciplines, booking the innovation spaces for class projects and collaborations. Diaz added, “It is our hope that this approach to creativity and independent learning permeate throughout campus, allowing each student to cultivate useful skills that will stay with them into adulthood.”
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MDC Live Arts’ The Black Queen Explores the Story of a Demonized Female Ruler Miami Dade College’s (MDC) MDC Live presents an original work, The Black Queen, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 and Friday, Sept. 28 at the MDC Live Arts Lab. The experimental theatrical piece reexamines the narrative of a historical female leader, and one cannot help but draw parallels with contemporary societal struggles, where powerful women are often maligned. The medieval queen Barbora of Celje was an intelligent, powerful ruler whose life was rewritten by her enemies as a myth of evil, witchcraft and vampirism. A recent text by a Slovakian historian unveils how—without questioning—her myth was adopted and embellished. She went from Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, where she independently administered large feudal fiefdoms and taxes and was instrumental in creating the royal Order of the Dragons, to exile/imprisonment for allegations of alchemy, heresy and immoral behavior. In a new work, MDC Live Arts Live Arts Lab Alliance (LALA) artist-inresidence Juraj Kojs explores Barbora’s story together with fellow composer/ performers Jennifer Beattie and Adam Marks. They unite medieval melodies, contemporary poetry, real-time electronics and a voice-controlled interactive star ceiling to create a moments of magic—invoking a sonic mediation and surreal encounter between dark myth and true spirit. Whether a fan of Game of Thrones or a citizen who has heard any political commentary in recent times, this piece is sure to strike a chord. Goth attire welcome, dragons not allowed. WHAT: MDC Live Arts presents The Black Queen WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 28 at 8pm WHERE: MDC Live Arts Lab MDC Wolfson Campus Building 1 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132 Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, please visit mdclivearts.org
America Comes To Parker Playhouse The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents bring America to the Parker Playhouse on Thursday, January 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 21 at 10 a.m. The perennial classic-rock favorite will celebrate its 49th Anniversary in 2019. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name." America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first no. 1 single. Nearly five decades later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
Tickets are $45.50 – $87.50. VIP packages are $185 – $250 and include premium seating and exclusive assorted merchandise. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of Parker Playhouse. Buy tickets online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; in person at the Parker Playhouse box office Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Parker Playhouse, located in Holiday Park at 707 N.E. Eighth Street in Fort Lauderdale, is an affiliated venue of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which provides programming and management of the facility. The Broward Center 2017-2018 season is presented by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. For more information visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.
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The Real Dangers of Imaginary Fears Some years back, my spiritual master shared a story about a large group of students in an Indian school attending a lecture when suddenly a storm caused a power outage. While he was struggling to keep the group under control, one of the students started screaming in panic at the sight of something lying on the floor that appeared to be a snake. The room was dark, and because no one could really see what it was, confusion and panic took over. After a few minutes, the teacher was able to fi nd a lantern and approached the “snake” only to discover that it was a piece of rope left behind. When the lights came back on, the students felt shocked and embarrassed about their chaotic behavior. The teacher then shifted the message of his lecture, focusing on the dangers of imaginary fears and how easily they can distort our perception of reality. Research psychologists have confi rmed that 90% of our fears are imaginary. They identified several types of imaginary fears arising out of projected, displaced or conditioned past experiences that affect our sense of
security, which in turn, propel chemical reactions in our body preparing it for fight, flight or freeze. All of these originate from a very primitive part of our brain. When fear is realistic, these responses help us to be safe from danger and ultimately survive. But when fear is a fabrication of our hyperactive mind, then all the chemicals released in our body, with no useful purpose, create much stress and strain. In this particular case, I am referring to the type of imaginary fear that has no apparent stimulus, brings high levels of anxiety and oftentimes, the worst possible outcome. On one occasion, I was talking to a coworker when his office phone rang, and he said to me, “It’s my boss calling to fi re me.” There was absolutely no reason for that kind of thought; in fact, his boss just wanted to schedule a meeting. Yet, he made this arbitrary comment, which in turn triggered a strong emotion of fear in his mind. “My life has been filled with terrible misfortunes that never happened,” Mark Twain once rightly said. I believe that we start generating imaginary fears when we give room to “What if” thoughts:
What if things go wrong, what if she has an accident, what If I am not good enough, what if he doesn’t love me anymore and so on… When these thoughts become mindless and repeated practice, they start manifesting at unexpected times and situations, stealing our joy and peace of mind. Fear is a strong emotion, and if charged with negative energy, has tremendous power of derailing us from achieving our goals and desires, with significant impact to all facets of our lives. Many recommend meditation, prayer and deep breathing as ways to tame and eradicate imaginary fears. Others fi nd that being in close contact with nature and a positive entourage make a difference. All of these practices work in the long run. However, I am exploring a different approach towards confronting imaginary fears. As soon as I feel the emotion arising, I bring awareness to the present moment and acknowledge its presence. Secondly, I make an effort to explore the experience further, asking myself “Where in my body do I feel it? What has triggered this emotion? What part of this emotion is real, and which
part is an assumption? What is this fear blocking me from doing?” Most times, answers to these questions come instantly as thoughts or bodily sensations. Finally, I kindly ask the fear to vanish. Awareness and coping with our imaginary fears have an immediate, liberating effect. Denying, fighting or concealing fear has a counter effect; it can easily control and hijack our behavior. The more we practice awareness, the less frequently fear will hamper or paralyze us and the happier we will live.
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City of Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert Invites Citizens to Join Him for Mayor’s Fitness Challenge City of Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert is challenging his City to get active, fit and healthy together by joining the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge! Residents are invited to attend the kick-off event on Saturday, September 22, 2018, 8am-noon, at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex (3000 NW 199th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056). Registration is open until September 25, 2018. During the Challenge, residents will have the opportunity to work out with Mayor Gilbert up to three times a week for 60 days. Registered participants will also receive a free health assessment, meal planning tips, online support in a private Facebook group, and more. There’s a healthy prize at stake for participants. The winner of the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge will receive a Fitbit Activity Tracker and workout kit. The challenge is funded by Simply Health-
care and Health Foundation of South Florida. It runs from September 22 to November 17, 2018. Participants can expect a diverse fitness agenda including: Trap Yoga; Aqua Fit; Boot Camp; Power Walk; ZUMBA; and Healthy Cooking Demonstrations. "I am pleased to be hosting another Mayor’s Fitness Challenge this Fall. The success of the earlier Challenge proves that there is indeed strength in numbers for many on their fitness journey. Maintaining a healthier lifestyle takes patience and determination and when we join together we can hold each other accountable as we work towards our goals," said Mayor Oliver Gilbert. In conjunction with the fitness challenge, Mayor Gilbert is asking his residents to take a pledge. October is, “Take your loved one to the doctor” month, and Mayor Oliver Gilbert has partnered
with Tom Joyner from Hot 105FM and Health Foundation of South Florida to encourage City of Miami Gardens residents to stay on top of their health and support a loved one as well by taking them to the doctor. Residents who do not have a regular primary doctor will receive a FREE doctor visit during the month of October at any two City of Miami Gardens health centers: Center for Children and Family Enrichment and Jessie Trice Community Health Center.
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“The Beauty Around Us” Gallery Opening at Commenoz Oct. 11
Don't miss the next show at Commenoz Gallery on Key Biscayne that opens on October 11th. It features the work of four women- Carolina BARON BIZA, Laura NILLNI, Arlene VALARINO, Trudy WIESENBERGER, who have a very personal style of expression and who are always intensively working and exploring new possibilities. The work of Carolina Baron Biza is always in movement. Lines that go back and forth or resembling sheets of paper falling from somewhere. The work contains layer after layer of colors that hide something in the background. And it is as if the artist would like for you to look closely at each painting and find or imagine what she hid behind all those layers. Could it be the leaves on the trees, the light of
Carolina BARON BIZA (Argentina), mixed media on canvas “Dancing Lines” 68” x 42"
the night, a curtain? Laura Nillni was born in Argentina, lives and works in Paris since 1987. Her minimalistic wall sculptures are inspired by music. At first, from far away, within these rectangular constructions there are other shapes. As you get closer to these wood boxes, you discover the sheets of music that have been collaged.. It is then that you want to decipher and pay attention to the music that you almost hear is coming out of them. One could say that the art of Arlene Valerino reflects her soul. These are busy canvases when you are in front of them, but they are full of information, color, joy. Arlene was always in constant contact with nature as she was growing up in Venezuela, roaming free,
Carolina BARON BIZA, acrylic on canvas “Windy Day in the Garden” 60” x 36”
admiring everything: the trees, the greenery, the birds, the stones, the sky, and as she explains, those memories are what she expresses in her canvases. It is for the viewer to discover what it is that she has constructed in that maze of color and forms. However, if you look closely, you will discover those toucans, those birds, those plants. The collages of Trudy Wiesenberger are like a poem; they are delicate, minimalist, and evoke the places where she has traveled. To the viewer, even if he/she hasn’t been there, those images are familiar. Commenoz Gallery is located in the Galleria Shopping Center, 328 Crandon Bvd., Suite 218, Key Biscayne, FL Phone 305-361-7052 for more information.
Laura NILLNI, wall sculpture "Her works have the lightness of musical scores"
Photos courtesy of Naydu Commenoz
Carolina BARON BIZA, acrylic on canvas “La Pampa, My Sister” 36” x 36"
Carolina BARON BIZA, acrylic on canvas 36” x 36"
Trudy WIESENBERGER, photo lithographs with either mono print and chine colle, or paint, “Stone Steps, Patmos” 17” x 21"
Carolina BARON BIZA, acrylic on canvas 36” x 36"
Arlene VALARINO signing one of her pieces
Arlene VALARINO, acrylic on canvas “Henry” 41’ X 46"
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