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Stop (and Read This) in the Name of Love: A Comprehensive History of Valentine’s Day February 14th is a day of love, appreciation, and care, but it’s not exactly clear why. Approximately two billion cards are sent each year for Valentine’s Day.
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See FEEDING, page 11
hile it may not be obvious that a river needs an organization of appointed officials to serve as its “watchdog, advocate, and clearinghouse,” the Miami River has just that in the Miami River Commission. 2015 was a banner year for the Miami River Commission and the river itself, seeing multiple restaurants, high- and mid-rise condominiums, and other businesses pop up and begin to bustle with activity. But perhaps one of the Commission’s most exciting accomplishment in 2015 was the continued construction of the 60% complete Miami River Greenway, an impressive five-and-ahalf mile walkway that lines the gorgeous waterway and makes way for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The walkway is projected to run from the salinity dam near Miami Interna-
ALIVE & KICKING
By Chris Carson ith breathtaking sandy beaches, warm tropical breezes, and diverse and vibrant communities, people can easily forget
February 10 - 23, 2016
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THE PUBLISHER’S PICKS
Young Patronesses of the Opera Teachers’ Professional Development Workshop
Editor-in-Chief/Publisher
Yara Zakharia, Esq. (Key Biscayne, FL)
Creative Art Director Cristian Ortiz
English Language Columnists Sarah Mason (Philadelphia, PA) Edyna Garcia (Miami, FL)
Cheryl Lawko (Key Biscayne, FL)
Mirjam Walker (Bern, Switzerland) Aphrodette North (Roanoke, VA) Chris Carson (Philadelphia, PA)
Spanish Language Editor
Saida Santana (Miami, FL / Madrid, Spain)
Spanish Language Columnists
Gloria Góngora Lopez (Miami, FL) Minín Arévalo (Culter Bay, FL)
Saida Santana (Miami, FL/Madrid, Spain)
Guest Columnists
Dr. Carmen J. Ortiz-Butcher, M.D.
Fernando Montes de Oca (Key Biscayne, FL/ Acapulco, Mexico)
Michele Fontaniere (Paris, France/ Miami, FL) Robert Elias, Esq. (Miami, FL)
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ince 1988, the Young Patronesses of the Opera (YPO) has held an Annual Teachers’ Professional Development Workshop. This year, YPO will hold its workshop at iTech @ Thomas A. Edison Educational Center (6101 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami) on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, in collaboration with Florida Grand Opera (FGO) and the MiamiDade County Public Schools, Division of Academic Support – Performing Arts. When the teachers arrive, they will receive a packet containing the day’s agenda, as well as informational flyers on obtaining YPO Opera Funtimes, scheduling our In-School Opera Program, and applying for the YPO Educator of Note Award. The teachers will feast upon a plentiful and delicious smorgasbord of breakfast goodies, coffee, and juices donated and prepared by the YPO Teachers’ Workshop Committee. The morning educational segment consists of presentations by two recipients of the Young Patronesses of the Opera “Educator of Note” Award: Lynette Davis (2015 YPO Educator of Note Winner - Music Teacher at Keys Gate Charter School in Homestead) and Leslie Cooper (1999 YPO Educator of Note Winner - Director of Music, Richmond Heights Middle School). These two outstanding educators will share their award-winning methods of incorporating opera into the classroom using our Opera Funtime booklets.
These special educators bring opera to life for their students, and one cannot help but recognize the lasting impact their teachings will have on their students. Midday, the teachers will enjoy a sumptuous luncheon prepared by the YPO Teachers' Workshop Committee. After lunch, Justin Moss, Florida Grand Opera’s Director of Broward Operations and Outreach will present an informative and highly entertaining talk. Rebekah Diaz-Fendrei, Director of Education for Florida Grand Opera, will discuss the resources available to teachers through the Florida Grand Opera and the opportunities for teachers to take their students to dress rehearsals. Following these presentations, a magnificent musical performance by members of Florida Grand Opera’s Young Artist Program headed by Mr. Graham Fendrei will entertain the attendees. The professional development workshop will end on a fun and lively note with a raffle and the distribution of Opera Funtime booklets. Prizes will include four packets of the entire Opera Funtime collection and opera tickets donated by YPO members. 2014 YPO Educator of Note - Aliza Sebag wrote of last year's workshop: “I hope the teachers got some ideas and will be inspired to explore and be creative. What a display of FOOD!!! Thank you and the ladies of YPO for a great experience and all that you do for our kids!”
Evelyn Pacheco (York, South Carolina)
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BIG PICTURE
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February 10 - 23, 2016
Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara star in "Carol"
Rooney Mara stars in "Carol"
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IntoxicatingRomance ‘Carol’
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Leaves Audiences with a Breathtaking Cinematic Perfume
By Julie Valderrama Julie@INYBN.com
arol is a love story. Director Todd Haynes gave birth to a film about Patricia Highsmith’s novel of an affair between a wealthy, suburban older woman and a younger innocent. The fact that both characters in the May-December relationship are women is intriguing. Carol, a beautiful, elegant, early middle aged wife and mother, is played by Cate Blanchett in a convincing portrayal of destiny. Therese, who is played by Roonie Mara and is a young amateur photographer working as a shop girl in a swank department store has a certain pathos, an irresistible attraction of the moth to the flame. Now, as a movie aficionado, I will be the first to confess that certain romantic situations have generated discomfort for me in the cinema, as a human. My first uncomfortable moment was the spaghetti kiss between Disney’s Lady and Tramp. I must have been four years old, and I remember sitting next to my dad and feeling embarrassed. I stopped looking at the screen and instead focused on the curls of cigarette smoke dancing in the light beam of the movie projector. My next moment of wishing the ground would open up and swallow me occurred with my aunts Ofelia and Bertha, both in their 70s when dad took the whole family to see “The Music Lovers”, a movie on Tchaikovsky’s life and starring Glenda Jackson and Richard Chamberlain. No one warned us about a powerful scene in the insane asylum when Antonina Miliukova, the character played by Glenda Jackson, sat on a grating with prisoners below. Needless to say that my aunts gave my dad dirty looks for the next two days. In preparation for a movie that I had been anticipating and which has won 40 awards and garnered over 100 critics and industry nominations, I decided to interview my young millennial son and his friends over brunch at a Denny’s. The current thinking, if I may reflect their thoughts on paper, is that sexuality is independent of love- namely, that many of their peers are now “pansexual” and instead of noting the gender, they focus on the personality and qualities of the object of
Cate Blanchett stars in CAROL
their desire. I was pleasantly surprised by their outlook. “It’s okay”, they surmised,” it’s normal; we are all human. It doesn’t matter if it’s a girl or guy as long as they are a nice person with a good heart.” That being said, I gaily traipsed into the charming Coral Gables Art Cinema, across from Books & Books to watch Carol with two ‘straight’ girlfriends. The Coral Gables Art Cinema has lately been showing fare that
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leads to lines out the door and down the sidewalk. Needless to say, this was one of those occasions. The line was comprised of couples, mostly over 40, in varying degrees of gender play, and several groups of singles. Not many under 25 were in line. The film is highly acclaimed because of the sensitive screen play by Phyllis Nagy, a seductive setting and costume reality immersion from Judy Becker and Sandy
Powell. The substance and depth of the play places our sexual prejudices under a microscope. The reality is so succinct that you can smell the cigarette smoke held by Carol, played by actress Blanchett as she talks. The musical score was dirge full. I would have used more music from the fifties, perhaps the genre that lets you hear the ice in cocktail classes clinking. The romance evolves from a sexual frisson of interactions to an explosive expression of desire that left many in the audience with dilated pupils for hours. Mid 20th America was not ready for these interactions on the screen. Early 21st Century Miami greets this luminous film with open arms. The mood is edgy. The performances are so genuine that the eroticism between Carol and Therese is so universal that you forget that it is about two women and find yourself immersed in their feelings, passions and panic. Cinematographer Ed Lachman has created a masterpiece of visual play. I would say, using a tony “Well Done” with a British accent, that this is a not-to-miss film since you will be seeing the awards given in the Spring and will wish you had seen it. Cate Blanchett is most deserving of the Best Actress Oscar. Patrons of the Coral Gables Art Cinema will find comfortable seats, a terrific selection of cookies, popcorn, and teas, wine…The theatre even boasts a small Movie Camera Museum upstairs by the restrooms. Staff is friendly and warm. An independent movie theatre with support from Miami Dade, the Coral Gables foundation, Bacardi, and the Knight foundation, the theater can always use additional funding. Screening times are announced weekly for full seven day a week runs at www.gablesinema.com; visitors can also call 786 385 9689 for more info. Julie Valderrama
University of Miami alumnus and former faculty member Julie Valderrama has published and reviewed articles for publications as well as chaired U.M.'s Academic Standards Committe. Julie is a gourmet cook with a discerning palate and a film aficionado with broad taste from classics to Studio Ghibli.
February 10 - 23, 2016
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A Pied-à-Terre in South FL
Spend an Afternoon on the Miami River Greenway
MIAMI RIVER, from page 1 tional Airport that protects the Everglades from damage from the ocean’s salt water to the Biscayne Bay. Chairman Horacio Stuart Aguirre himself described his personal enjoyment of the Greenway with an air of relaxation and nostalgia: “I walk from 12th Avenue to 22nd Avenue, and it’s a wonderful experience. I do that every once in a while on a Sunday afternoon. I highly recommend that people try to experience the Greenway and enjoy what we’ve built there.” The Miami River Commission is a government-sponsored entity and official agency of Florida. Aguirre is an appointee of Governor Rick Scott and was voted Chairman by his peers, all of whom were appointed by other state officials. The Commission, which is also comprised by one staff member- Managing Director Brett
Circle Brickell Key / Photos courtesy of Toni Kirkland celebrates Miami Riverday, which is a “wonderful event during which we celebrate all things Miami River, and the weather is almost always perfect.” This year’s free 20th Annual Miami Riverday, which takes place on April 2nd, 1-6 PM at Lummus Park, 250 NW North River Drive, will offer free boat rides, live music, kayak and paddleboard races, children activities, environmental education, historic re-enactors, food and drinks starting at 11 a.m. The event features a mid-day regatta, during which hundreds of racers come out from all over the world. Organizers also contract nine tourist boats for free boat rides on the scenic waterway. “I like to ask people on the boat how many of them are from Miami-Dade, and lots of hands go up,” Aguirre said. “And then I ask how many people have
And even though the Commission supports the construction of condos, it wants to make sure they are put in in the places that are optimal for the community. “It’s not a make believe river; it’s not a decoration,” said Aguirre. “It is a working river and plays an indispensable role in feeding the Caribbean Islands that do not have deep water ports. It is vibrant, exciting, and beautiful. I don’t do this because it’s a job. I have been here in Miami since I was three years old, and I do this because it’s a passion. I love Miami, and I love boating, and I love the river.” The Miami River is inescapably becoming a central corridor to the area, and the Greenway is being built to enhance enjoyment of the natural and historical landmark that played a major role in making Miami the dynamic city it is today.
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Bibeau, operates year-round. It is charged with a long list of tasks, including oversight over the Miami River District, which is generally thought of as one to two blocks from the river; that is, it includes the Marlins Stadium, the proposed soccer stadium, and other areas. The river consists of many mixed uses—from recreational yachting and commercial shipping to single family residences, mid-level high rises, and some high rises on Brickell that are up to 80 stories. The Miami River District also includes lots of parks, historic sites, restaurants and other businesses. “And of the greatest importance to people like you or me, there are some of the finest city-owned parks that are beautiful, safe, and very well-cared for. They’re open every day from sunrise to sunset. We have tried to create an experience anybody can enjoy. Young 20somethings, children, and grandparents can find something of enjoyment on the Miami River.” On the first Saturday of every April, the Commission
Approved rendition of Riverwalk to be constructed at One River Point never been on the river before, and almost the same amount of hands go up.” This just goes to show the importance of the Commission’s work on projects such as the Miami River Greenway —enabling visitors and residents alike in the in Miami-Dade area to thoroughly and fully enjoy all the river has to offer. Aguirre lamented the commonly-held misconception of Miami derived from old TV shows like Miami Vice and underlined the reality of the Miami River as one populated by lovely homes and people, various activities, office buildings, and fine restaurants. While the Miami River Greenway and the mixed-use Miami River District are still works in progress, their value to the area’s economy and lifestyle cannot be overstated. Had the Commission not enabled the establishment of diverse businesses along the waterfront, the area may have turned into “a condo canyon that would have turned Miami into a bedroom community.”
” Sarah L. Mason
Is a freelance writer who teaches at Florida International University, where she is an M. F.A. candidate and the fiction editor at Gulf Stream literary magazine. She is from Maryland’s Eastern Shore but now lives in Miami because of the palm trees. Sarah is currently working on a novel.
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hat would you say if you had five minutes on stage? Find out what the youth of South Florida have on their minds at the TEDxYouth@Miami’s fifth annual performance at the Adrianne Arsht Center on February 26 at 6:30 pm. Students ages 6-25, from a dozen South Florida schools, will present "ideas worth sharing" to encourage, inspire and yes, entertain. In edition to amazing oratory, musical performances will include past American Idol Top 10 Winner Lazaro Arbos, CNN-featured “Guitars over Guns” , and an amazing sibling violin duo, “Sons of Mystro". It’s an unforgettable evening perfect for families. Tickets can be purchased for $25 at www.arshtcenter.org.
February 10 - 23, 2016
Lazaro Arbos, former American Idol top 10 winner.
Daniela Rodriguez
Photos courtesy of Lisa Mozloom
February 10 - 23, 2016
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Stop (and Read This) in the Name of Love: A Comprehensive History of Valentine’s Day
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LOVE, from page 1
ebruary 14th is a day of love, appreciation, and care, but it’s not exactly clear why. Approximately two billion cards are sent each year for Valentine’s Day, making it the second largest card-giving day of the year, lagging only behind Christmas. In addition to keeping Cupid very busy delivering letters and cards, we send candy, flowers, and other gifts all in the name of someone many of us have probably never thought much about: Saint Valentine. But who was the Romain saint, and how did he influence a holiday that revolves around romance? A clouded history full of mythical moments, speculative specifics, and actual events helps shape what we now lovingly refer to as Valentine’s Day.
Flowers for Valentine / Photo by Daria Sukhorukova
Pagan Roots
Like many American holidays, Valentine’s Day is thought to have been influenced by pagan rituals and customs. The pagan festival of Lupercalia played a central role in the development of the February holiday. Originally conceived as an homage to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, Lupercalia honored fertility as well as the two founders of Rome: Romulus and Remus. At the Lupercalia, a sect of Roman priests known as the Luperci initiated the festivities by meeting at the sacred cave where a lupa, or she-wolf (unfortunately not Shakira), was fabled to have nursed and raised Romulus and Remus (talk about puppy-love). Here, the priests performed sacred rituals of sacrifice, offering a goat to symbolize fertility and a dog to purification as sacrifice. The sacrificial blood of both animals was then taken to women and harvest fields to bless them with fertility. After the opening rituals of sacrifice, a matchmaking ceremony began. All the single ladies did a lot more than put their hands up—they wrote their names on pieces of paper and placed them in a large urn in the center of the city signifying their consent to be paired with a single man. Single young men would then pull a name from the urn, and the couple tried each other on for size for a year; a period that often culminated in marriage. Those slips of paper are thought by some to be the origins of Valentine’s Day cards. Though Lupercalia was practiced during the initial rise of Christianity, it was later outlawed at the end of the 5th Century.
Saint Valentine’s Influence
But it’s not Lupercalia day, it’s Valentine’s Day! Where did the name come from? Well, historians postulate that “Valentine” could refer to three different saints, each named Valentine or Valentinus. Creating further confusion, each saint was said to be martyred on the same day, February 14th. Those three Valentines were a bishop in Terni, a little-known Saint, Valentine and the person most historians believe the day is named after, a priest who earned the wrath of Claudis II. To add to the befuddling trifecta, three myths surround Saint Valentine’s efforts opposing Claudis II. Around 270 AD, Claudis II made it illegal for young men to marry, believing single men were better soldiers than men with wives and families. Refusing to adhere to this decree, St. Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies until he was apprehended and sentenced to death. A different adaptation of the tale depicts an imprisoned St. Valentine falling in love with the daughter of his captor, Claudis II. Prior to his impending execution, he wrote a letter to his beloved which he affectionately signed “from your Valentine.” The last theory is that St. Valentine was put to death for refusing to renounce Christianity. Not fantastical or pertinent to love as the other two beliefs, this refusal is a much more pragmatic (and boring) version of St. Valentine’s martyrdom.
Valentines
Sending Valentine’s Day cards did not become in vogue until the mid-1700s. Hand-written notes and small gifts of affection were more popular for exchange during the holiday. Technological progress, the printing press in particular, eventually propelled the exchange of printed cards to the forefront of Valentine’s paraphernalia, making them the most common form of Valentine’s greetings during the 1900s. Esther Howland, known as the “Mother of the Valentine,” was the first mass-producer of valentines in America. Her valentines were made with ribbons and lace, accenting pretty pictures. The Greeting Card Association estimates that roughly 25% of all cards sent each year are valentines. Though the origins of Valentine’s Day continue to be speculated, it does not make it a holiday for the birds; even though some historians maintain that it was set in mid-February because that is the beginning of bird mating season. Whatever its origins, Valentine’s Day in the 21st century centers around love and togetherness. This year, demonstrate that love to those around you with a Valentine treat or card and carry on the favorite pastime and tradition.
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Tis the Season for Love / Photo by Greg Rakozy
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SOUTH FLORIDA HEARTBEAT
February 10 - 23, 2016
Fans of the Famed Rock Group Chicago Can Relive the Glory When Beginnings Takes the Stage at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
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ventura Arts & Cultural Center presents Beginnings: A Tribute to the Music of Chicago on Saturday, February 20, at 8 p.m. Covering material from the entire Chicago catalog, the New-York based, ultimate tribute band Beginnings will perform all of the best-loved hits including, “25 or 6 to 4,” “Just You & Me,” “Hard Habit To Break,” “Look Away,” “If You Leave Me Now,” “Beginnings” and more. Comprised of professional musicians who have toured and performed with artists as wide-ranging as Peter Frampton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brett Michaels and Constantine Maroulis, Beginnings got its start in the fall of 2002 and says that the “collaboration blossomed into a non-stop musical odyssey,” which pays homage to the self-described “rock and roll band with horns.”
Chicago, which burst on the scene in the late 60s, had a steady stream of hits throughout the 70s and 80s.
Tickets are $40 and $45.
Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org; by phone at 877-311-7469; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 N.E. 188 Street in Aventura. Photo courtesy of Christine Feeley
February 10 - 23, 2016
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CORAL GABLES & SOUTH FL HEARTBEAT
Coral Gables Museum to Showcase
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Florida Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibit Feb. 4-March 13
he Coral Gables Museum welcomes the finest original watercolor paintings in the state when it presents the “Florida Watercolor Society Travel Exhibit” from Feb. 4 to March 13. Admission is free to museum members and $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students.
“The Coral Gables Museum is proud to host artwork from the most talented watercolor artists Florida has to offer,” said Caroline Parker, acting director of the Coral Gables Museum. “This exhibit will showcase some of the best of today’s watercolor artwork.”
The traveling exhibit, curated by internationally acclaimed artist Morten Solberg, will feature over 30 watercolor creations by members of the Florida Watercolor Society. Dating back to as early as 1938, the Florida Watercolor Society is one of the largest watercolor organizations in the country boasting membership of national recognition.
Royal Gum Scrapers- Neal Linda D. / Photo courtesy of Ana Chavez
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CORAL GABLES & SOUTH FL HEARTBEAT
February 10 - 23, 2016
Capture Coral Gables Photography Contest with Coral Gables Museum accepting entries through May 1
The Coral Gables Museum will begin accepting submissions for the fifth annual Capture Coral Gables Photography Contest on Monday, Feb. 1, through Sunday, May 1. Photography enthusiasts are encouraged to enter their work for a chance to exhibit their photographs at the museum and win prizes, including the grand prize special edition Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Solid Gray camera.
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he Capture Coral Gables Photography Contest is a free, juried photography contest open to teens and adults from amateur to professional. Participants can enter their work in any of the five categories: portraiture, street photography, nature/landscape, night photography and digital photo manipulation. Submissions must be entered by visiting www.capturecoralgables.org. The objective of the contest is to invite the public to explore and examine the City of Coral Gables through a photographic lens, as well as to recognize local talent. More than 400 photography entries were submitted in 2015, resulting in 14 winners exhibiting 60 photographs in different categories. A panel of judges will select this year’s photographs to go on display for a summer exhibition from June 3 to Aug. 19. During the exhibition museum visitors will be able to cast ballots for their favorite photo. Twelve winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. Prizes consist of products and gift cards from local Coral Gables businesses and restaurants. The photograph that receives the most votes will be awarded the title of People's Choice Award and the photographer will receive a special edition Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Solid Gray camera.
About The Coral Gables Museum
For more information about educational programs or volunteering, visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org. Nature-Landscape; entry by Diego Tamayo / Photo courtesy of Ana Chavez
February 10 - 23, 2016
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A Leading Resource of South Florida is A Caring Heart: A Profile of Feeding South Florida FEEDING, from page 1
what makes the South Florida region truly special: the caring hearts within its residents. An organization that epitomizes this ideal is Feeding South Florida. The foundation’s values of compassion, integrity, dedication, and stewardship of resources are within all of its members, especially its CEO and president, Paco Vélez. When I began my conversation with Mr. Velez, I was under the impression that Feeding South Florida was just a food bank. But by the time we finished talking, it was evident the Feeding South Florida isn’t “just” anything; it’s much, much more, it’s an organization that always has “a place at the table for everyone.” “One of the things we like to share
with the community is everyone can get involved. Everyone can be part of the solution to hunger,” said Vélez. What many people don’t realize is that fighting hunger doesn’t just begin and end with supplying food to people in need. Though it alleviates current suffering, it is only a solution to the symptom, not an end to the ailment. Finding an end to hunger requires long-term solutions to the problem of why people are in need to begin with, which calls for ongoing effort from all available resources to brainstorm resolutions to the problem. “It never fails—when I go to a distribution, we always take fresh produce. And every time, at least one child, usually more than one, grabs a piece of fruit before we have everything set up,” Vélez remarked fondly. To Vélez, those
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children’s actions are an obvious sign of how important his job is, and how much it is needed. Feeding South Florida is not only trying to distribute food to people in need, it strives to get people involved in ways that allow them to succeed. Two upcom-
are struggling.” Vélez let out a heavy sigh and continued, “It’s tough. Working in the service industry for minimum wage like so many people do in South Florida, makes it tough. The secret to longevity is doing right by families and sharing their struggles so people under-
ing events, the Hunger Games 2016 and the 6th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K, aim to inspire legal professionals and fitness enthusiasts with the opportunity to help end hunger through their specific strengths. Feeding South Florida believes that everyone can do something to end hunger, from volunteering, to donating, to wearing awareness clothing, to participating in events such as these. “We need every single person who wants to be involved to find a way to take action. We can help you get involved. You are only limited by your imagination and creativity,” stated Vélez. The organization continually provides events like these to not only gain important funding, but to raise awareness of the issue of hunger. Participants are urged to turn to social media and generate as much publicity about ending hunger as possible. In addition to these specialized events, numerous programs are offered year-round by the organization. From the backpack program, to disaster relief, to nutrition education, to senior programs, Feeding South Florida strives to be involved with every aspect needed to end hunger. “For us, first of all, we try to provide in the community. Look at basic things individuals need to just live. We want to help families with dignity and respect,” Vélez acknowledged, “we live in a great and supporting community. People do understand there is a need and families
stand.” Sharing the struggle is only part of the education that Feeding South Florida is sharing. By educating people on nutrition, they will eat better. By educating people about how to cook, they can feed healthy meals to their families and have the means to attain a job. Education is a foundation upon which Feeding South Florida is built; it also helps clear up misconceptions. “There is a perception of people who want benefits but don’t want to work. That’s definitely not true for all people. Some have two, three, sometimes four jobs. People want to make their own choices, be able to go to grocery stores. Unfortunately, for a lot of people, that’s not the case and they go without jobs and food,” Vélez lamented. Through their unwavering efforts, Feeding South Florida continues to reach those in need while continuing to educate people on the community’s need to end hunger; an effort that will continue until every family has the means to feed itself. For more information on how you can be part of the solution to the hunger problem and to learn more about the many ways the organization is involved with the community, visit the Feeding South Florida website at feedingsouthflorida.org.
Chris carson
A West Virginia native, Chris Carson is a WVU alum. After working in the fitness and customer service industries for the better part of two decades, he now lives and writes in Philadelphia. While residing in the City of Brotherly Love, Chris indulges his interests as a lover of red wine and appealing alliteration, while constantly waiting for the next great adventure that life has to offer.
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“Romance/Romance”
Delivers Twice The Musical Merriment at The Broward Center For The Performing Arts
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Valentine’s Day performance occurs during the show’s run
taged by Slow Burn Theatre Company, the feisty, frothy and fun musical Romance/Romance continues the Abdo New River Room Theater Series at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts from Thursday, February 11 through Sunday, March 6. Danger and illusion spark the flames of attraction for four couples centuries and continents apart during two one-act musicals. In Vienna, the couples pursue a delightful romp to elude sexual ennui at the turn of the 20th century, followed by a modern look at affection and disaffection set in the Hamptons. Currently nominated for 15 Carbonell Awards, Slow Burn Theatre is known for casting talented local performers and the cast of Romance/Romance features Laura Hodos, Matthew Korinko, Mike Westrich and Leah Sessa. This Broadway and Off-Broadway hit musical is directed and choreographed by Slow Burn Theatre Artistic Director Patrick Fitzwater and features the creative team of musical director Emmanuel Schvartzman, scenic designer April
Soroko, lighting designer Lance Blank, sound designer Richard Szczublewski, costume designer Rick Pena and production stage manager Justin Schneyer. The original Broadway production received five Tony Award nominations including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. The musical runs from Thursday, February 11–Sunday, March 6 with performances Thursday–Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $45. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954-462-0222; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Starting one hour prior to the performance and during intermission, sumptuous sandwiches, salads, snacks and desserts are available for purchase at the Café in the Abdo New River. A full cash bar is also available. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District at 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
Laura Hodos and Matthew Korinko / Photo Credit: Patrick Fitzwater
February 10 - 23, 2016
OBX North Carolina: The Secret Worth Sharing
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he coasts of North Carolina, in particular, the Outer Banks, have always fascinated me. I often see the little OBX stickers lovingly and proudly placed on the back of what seems like every other car that drives by in the northeast, but had never experienced the Carolina Coast for myself. What had drawn so many visitors to the roughly hundred miles of beaches shielding inland Carolina from the Atlantic Ocean? This past summer, I finally had my first opportunity to see what the Carolina shores had to offer when I joined my boyfriend and his family on their annual trip. If you are an aviation buff, then you may already know about the town of Kitty Hawk. If not, then you may have noticed a few North Carolina license plates that read “First in Flight.” It was in the Carolina beach town of Kitty Hawk that the Wright Brothers performed their early work in modern avia-
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tion. A grand monument now stands on top of Kill Devil Hill, depicting the brothers’ likeness and paying tribute to their vision. Also honoring their efforts are the markers of their first flights; my feet walked the path of their first aerial travels, from launch pad to landing. I closed my eyes and could envision their plane soaring overhead, imagine the faint jubilation from the other brother on the ground cheering loudly at the flight. The only other town I knew about came from other people’s imagings of the Outer Banks. I knew about the town of Rodanthe because of Nicolas Sparks’ novel-turned-movie, Nights in Rodanthe. So, after strolling around the Wright Brother memorial in Kitty Hawk, we drove down the bypass (what the locals refer to as US-158) through Kill Devil Hills and Hags Head towards the little town of Rodanthe. The drive down US158 and onto RT-12 past Whale Bone Junction turns into a scenic landscape of marshland and shrubbery; it feels as if you are driving back in time, leaving industrial lands behind. Rodanthe is the perfect backdrop for a
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Wright Brothers Memorial - A National Landmark / Photo Credits Sarah L. Mason
love story—good choice, Mr. Sparks. Beach houses erupt out of the sandy ground on stilted beams to protect them from the hurricanes that batter the area. Patches of wispy grass line the little dunes surrounding the houses. Windblown sand flows off the dunes and scatters the sidewalks and roadways of Rodanthe. The warm salt air, the soft seabreeze, and the stunning surrounds contribute to making it a romantics’ paradise. The secluded scenery set the tone for the rest of the evening. We attended the outdoor theatrical performance of The Lost Colony; a rendition of the first settlement in the Carolinas that mysteriously vanished. It wasn’t Broadway, but a fun adaptation to experience under the stars. It was a humid night, and after the show I was craving refreshment. We only needed one thing: wine. With over 100 miles of area to cover, we had plenty of options for our rendezvous with my favorite red. We considered the Outer Banks Brewing Company, whose homemade beers and cuisine all looked appealing, but since live music always tempts me, we opted
instead for Mulligan’s Raw Bar and Grill. The outdoor seating was what sparked my attention, and from the road we could see string lights illuminating the deck and tiki bar. The acoustic guitar from the live performer could slightly be heard from the parking lot. We sat at the bar and were pleasantly surprised by the not-so-modest wine selection. I chose a red blend from Sanctuary Vineyards, a North Carolinian wine (After all, when in Carolina, do as the Carolinians do). We chatted with the bartender about the area, places we should see, and what he loved about the Outer Banks. He pointed out to me that when he was little, the area’s motto was “a secret worth keeping,” and that though he liked thinking of this region as his own, he wanted others to know how picturesque it is; he obviously overlooked all of the OBX-stickered cars that drove the streets. The motto is now “a secret worth sharing,” mainly because it wasn’t a very well-kept secret to begin with, but I’m definitely glad someone shared it with me.
The Lost Colony
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ALIVE & KICKING
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6 Valentine Movies
here are hundreds of Valentine’s Day movies from which to choose for this year’s holiday of love. I filtered through several popular favorites to spare you the arduous task. These six lovely choices all exhibit elements of humor, realism, empathy, and love—and what’s more, neither I nor my boyfriend scoffed at the prospect of watching them. These films are befitting for the sappy types and for those looking for a great plot. In all of these stories, the characters find love, sometimes exactly where they thought it was, and sometimes where they least expected it, reminding couples everywhere of what makes their relationships special. So after watching dozens of sentimental films, reading numerous critic reviews, and researching movies until my eyes hurt, I’ve compiled a short list of V-day movies sure to please both you and your significant other. You won’t be disappointed if you let Hollywood take over for an hour or two; so, snuggle up together and enjoy one of these select flicks this Valentine’s Day.
50 First Dates
This light-hearted comedy starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore tells the tale of a woman who has no short term memory. When Henry (Sandler) meets Lucy (Barrymore), he is smitten with her. And what makes this story different from many others is that she, as well, adores him. Unfortunately, Lucy wakes up every morning with no recollection of the previous day, and forgets her and Henry’s connection. Henry must convince not only her protective friends and family, but Lucy herself that he truly, madly, and deeply loves her every day.
(500) Days of Summer
February 10 - 23, 2016
This is an emotional roller-coaster of a story following the 500 day relationship of Tom Hansen and Summer Flinn, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zoey Deschanel, respectively. Though he studied to be an architect, Tom finds himself working for a greeting card company. Summer is hired to be Tom’s
boss’s assistant at the company, and Tom quickly falls for her. The two eventually date, but Tom’s feelings are much deeper than Summer’s and big problems inevitably arise. Tom begins a downward spiral as the two separate, and Summer finds true love elsewhere— something she thought didn’t exist while she was dating Tom. In the movie, Tom reflects on their relationship and finds a love he didn’t expect.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
A star-studded cast highlights this remarkably love-struck movie. Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) has everything he wants: a good job, model children, and a loving wife... or so he thinks. Cal has no clue his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore) has found someone else and wants a divorce, and this shocking revelation hurdles Cal into a new world. Seemingly overnight, Cal’s life changes and he finds himself back on the dating scene at 40, where he meets Jacob (Ryan Gosling), a young buck who gives him
Ryan Reynolds finds love in Definitely Maybe photo credit: Gage Skidmore via Foter.com CC BY-SA
tips on meeting women—but all Cal really wants is his wife and life back. This charming story is sure to make you and your honey smile—and appreciate the bond you have between you.
Definitely, Maybe This story within a story stars Ryan Reynolds as soon-to-be-divorced Will Hayes explaining to his young daughter Maya, portrayed by Abigail Breslin, his pre-marital life. Definitely, Maybe is an engaging love story details Will’s encounter with Maya’s mother and the other women who touched his life along the way. So Maya doesn’t play favorites in his retelling of the story, Will changes their names; consequently, Maya must guess which woman is her mother and the true love of Will’s life.
Shrek
The land of Far, Far Away will never be the same after Shrek (Mike Myers) and his trusted stead, Donkey (Eddie Murphy) are done “saving the day.” This
Bradley Cooper Steals Hearts photo credit: ElHormiguero via Foter.com CC BY-ND
animated movie presents a fun twist on a damsel in distress story when Shrek is charged by Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) for her imprisonment. An adventure/love story for the whole family; Shrek, Donkey, and the rest of the gang will have you laughing, crying, and realizing that happy endings exist for everyone, even ogres.
Silver Linings Playbook
You would be hard pressed to find an actress and actor hotter than Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in Hollywood right now. Lawrence won an Academy award for her depiction of Tiffany Maxwell in this thorny love-triangle story of Pat Solatano (Cooper), Tiffany, and Pat’s estranged wife Nikki (Brea Bee). When Pat meets Tiffany, they make an agreement to help each other with the major problem in their lives. At the end, will they realize there are silver linings in almost every situation?
Whether you select one of these contemporary films or something different while cuddling with your sweetie, make the 2016 Valentine’s Day one to remember by making an extra effort to show him or her how much you care. Grab a flick, pop some kernels, and indulge in a soda and Raisinettes for a time-tested celebration of coupledom: a movie night.
Get Cozy on the Couch like Vincent & Candy - photo credit: Rikki's Refuge
It's time for Crazy Stupid Love - photo credit: Poster Boy NYC via Foter.com CC BY
Hollywood's It Girl Stars in Silver Linings Playbook - photo credit: RedCarpetReport via Foter.com CC BY-SA How Many First Dates Could you Handle - photo credit: Hot Rod Homepage via Foter.com CC BY
February 10 - 23, 2016
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Mollete con chili con carne
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l mollete se consume muy frecuentemente en México, principalmente en el desayuno. Un platillo muy sencillo a base de pan al que se le agrega frijoles y queso. Se acompaña con una salsa. En otros países se puede encontrar en diversas formas según el lugar donde se elabora, en España, es una especie de tostada. Ingredientes 500 gramos de Carne de res molida 500 gramos de Frijoles cocidos 125 mililitros de salsa cátsup 1 cuchara de comino 1 cuchara de pimienta negra 1 cuchara de pimienta Cayena 1 cuchara de sal 1 cuchara de pimentón 2 cucharas de aceite de oliva 8 rebanadas de pan tipo chapata 150 gramos de queso mozarela rallado
Preparación En una sartén caliente se tuestan ligeramente el comino y la pimienta negra, una vez tostadas estas especies se retiran de la sartén y se muelen en un procesador. En la misma sartén, ya caliente, se incorporan las dos cucharadas de aceite de oliva, cuando el aceite este caliente, se incorpora la carne de res y se sofríe. Se incorporan al sofrito las especies tostadas y molidas, posteriormente se añade la pimienta de Cayena y el pimentón rojo. Un poco antes de terminar de sofreír la carne se incorpora la salsa cátsup e inmediatamente los frijoles, integrándolos muy bien al sofrito y a los otros elementos. Una vez cocinada la carne junto con los frijoles, se retira del fuego, se rebanan los panes en dos partes, a cada rebanada se le añade una porción del guiso y se termina añadiendo una capa del queso rallado. En un horno precalentado a 200 grados centígrados, se introducen los molletes para que se tueste el pan y se derrita el queso.
Fernando Montes de Oca Martin
En los últimos diez años se ha dedicado a escribir poesía crónicas, narraciones, cuentos, ensayos y novelas. Ha incursionado en el mundo de la fotografía y la cocina, en que destaca su gran amor y sensibilidad a las artes. Viajero insaciable del mundo, observador talentoso y libre pensador. Hombre de familia y actuario de profesión. En 2001 represento al Museé Imaginaire dándolo a conocer en México. Para Fernando Montes de Oca, haber dejado el mundo de los logros materiales para vivir intensamente cada segundo de un día cualquiera, le ha dado una energía positiva, que pretende compartir a través de sus actividades diarias.
Photo Credits: Fernando Montes de Oca
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SOUTH FLORIDA HEARTBEAT
February 10 - 23, 2016
Surfcomber Hotel’s Social Club and High Tide Announce the Second Annual Mediterranean Feast, Thursday, February 25, 2016
Walk-Around Food, Wine & Cocktail Extravaganza Hosted By Chef Blair Wilson Headlines with Visiting Chefs Mike Isabella, Jennifer Carroll, and George Pagonis
The Social Club, and new pool bar and lounge
High Tide, both at Kimpton’s Surfcomber Miami South Beach Hotel, announce the Second Annual Mediterranean Feast, to be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 9:30 p.m.—12:30 a.m. Social Club and High Tide Executive Chef Blair Wilson welcomes fellow headlining chefs Mike Isabella, Jennifer Carroll, and George Pagonis (all celebrated Top Chef alumni and chef/partners at popular D.C. and Virginia restaurants) along with mixologist Dean Feddaqui of Lilt Lounge at the Epic Hotel in Miami, as they join him in creating an evening of authentic Mediterranean tastes. Priced at $95 per person, tickets are on sale now at www.mediterraneanFeast.EventBrite.com.
Taking place around the pool area and
on the back lawn of the Surfcomber, Wilson, Isabella, Carroll and Pagonis will each demonstrate their individual areas of expertise for a late night, flavor-packed beachside exploration of the Mediterranean. Guests will sip on fine Greek wines and craft cocktails as they visit food stations including an Oyster Raw Bar by Travis Croxton of Rappahannock River Oyster Co. in Virginia that will include a selection of hand shucked oysters and delicious garnishes; as well as a Wood Burning Spit Station with Merguez sausage and spit-roasted lamb on grilled flat bread with Romaine, pickled onion and radish; and charred octopus with a shaved fennel and citrus salad, alongside authentic housemade Greek spreads and charred flat bread, including Tzatziki; Revithosalata; and Taramasalata. A Mediterranean Seafood Bar promises hot delicacies such as saffron roasted lobster; Gulf shrimp with piri piri; grilled whole local fish with tapenade and preserved lemon gremolata, spicy artichoke and spinach; and warm savory bowls of Bouillabaisse, as well as cold dishes including shellfish escabeche; charred scallop and squid salad; shrimp cocktail; stone crab claws; king crab legs, and all the accoutrements.
ABOUT KIMPTON’S SURFCOMBER MIAMI, SOUTH BEACH
Kimpton’s Surfcomber Miami is situated at the Atlantic Ocean’s edge along 200 feet of oceanfront property on historic Collins Avenue in the heart of Miami Beach’s Art Deco District. For reservations and information visit www.surfcomber.com or call (855) 523-5455 or 1-800-KIMPTON.
Social Club and High Tide are both located at the Surfcomber Hotel at 1717 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. The 2nd Annual Mediterranean Feast takes place late night Thursday, February 25, 2016, from 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $95 per person and can be purchased at www.mediterraneanFeast.EventBrite.com. Parking not included.
Photo courtesy of Ali Jeffries
February 10 - 23, 2016
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WAKE-UP CALL
Environmental experts to discuss damage to the Everglades caused by Tamiami Trail and efforts to mitigate in the age of climate change on Feb. 17
Environmental experts will share their knowledge about mitigation of the Everglades during a panel discussion titled “Raising the Road” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. The discussion is part of the “Trailblazers: The Perilous Story of the Tamiami Trail” exhibit at the museum. Admission to the event is free to students and museum members and $7 for adults, $5 for seniors. For information please call 305-603-8067 or visit coralgablesmuseum.org.
The panel will converse on the Tamiami Trail, the environmental damage it inflicted and and what needs to be done to reduce its impact in the age of climate change. The panelists are: · Charles Borders, Tamiami Program manager, U.S. National Park Service · Stephen E. Davis III, Ph.D., wetland ecologist, Everglades Foundation · Evelyn E. Gaiser, Ph.D., executive director, School of Environ-
ment, Arts and Society; professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Southeast Environmental Research Center; and lead principal investigator, Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research Program at Florida International University · Miccosukee Tribe representative is invited
The exhibit is curated by Jon Ullman, who has been building coalitions and organizing activists to restore the Everglades for the Sierra Club for 17 years. He organized a broad-based coalition to build the River of Grass Parkway, a 6.5mile collection of bridges across Tamiami Trail to restore water flow to Everglades National Park and Florida Bay. His advocacy on the campaign to raise US41 helped result in the first raised mile and an additional planned 5.5 miles of bridge.
For more information about educational programs or volunteering, visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org.
Iceland's Official Oscar Entry "Rams" Opens 2/12 At The Gables Cinema Exclusive Miami Premiere
BIG PICTURE
WHAT:
*Exclusive Miami Premiere of Rams in 2K Digital Cinema Projection
WHEN:
*Showtimes for Rams are: Fri. 2/12 at 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 pm; Sat. 2/13 & Sun. 2/14 at 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00; and Mon. 2/15 to Thu. 2/18 at 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 pm.
WHERE:
Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables; parking on-site in covered garage
ADMISSION:
Tickets for Rams are $11.50 and under and are available for purchase at the box office and on the Cinema's website at www.gablescinema.com.
INFO:
www.gablescinema.com, www.facebook/gablescinema, www.twitter.com/gablescinema, info@gablescinema.com or (786) 385-9689.
While living next door to one another, two aging brothers locked in a decades-long feud, go to dryly comical extremes to avoid communication with each other. But they share a passionate love for the sheep to whom they've dedicated their lives and land. When one of their sheep contracts a contagious disease, the livelihood of the brothers and their neighbors is threatened. Writer-director Grímur Hákonarson, a master of mournful wordless comic set-pieces, with cinematographer Sturla Brandth Grøvlen (Victoria), makes maximum expressive use of the bleakly beautiful Icelandic mountain landscapes. But it's the almost wordless performances of the brothers that lead to an unexpectedly passionate resolution. Who could have expected Iceland, sheep and septuagenarian bachelors to be this funny, and this thrilling? Rams is Iceland's Official Entry to the Oscars and winner of the Un Certain Regard Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Tickets for regular screenings are $11.50 and under and can be purchased in advance on the Cinema's website at www.gablescinema.com or in person at the box office during regular screening hours. For more information visit the website or the Cinema's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/gablescinema, or contact the Cinema at info@gablescinema.com or (786) 385-9689.
Photos courtesy of Cohen Media Group
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MIRAMAR & SOUTH FL HEARTBEAT
February 10 - 23, 2016
Universoul Circus Returns To South Florida, Bridges Cultures From Around The World With One-Of-A-Kind Performances
June 10 - 23, 2015
Exclusively at Miramar Regional Park Thru Feb. 15
WHAT: UniverSoul Circus will once again present a multicultural and multinational cast of rock-star performers in 2016, exclusively at Miramar Regional Park. Guests are invited to experience electrifying and entertaining performances for the entire family to enjoy, including extreme motorsports, mindbending contortionists, fresh-faced clowns, disco-dancing pachyderms, free-flying aerial acts and more. A big-top spectacle of global proportions, the 2016 production of Atlanta-based UniverSoul Circus takes fans of all ages on an unfor-gettable journey of light, sound and soul. WHO: UniverSoul is a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater, and music that spans genres including Pop, Classic R&B, Latin, Hip Hop, Jazz and Gospel. It embraces and celebrates the unique and familiar aspects of pop culture globally by bringing them center stage with a cast of international performers. UniverSoul Circus is rated as one of the top three circuses in America along with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey and Cirque du Soleil. UniverSoul’s fresh approach to family friendly live entertainment has garnered it a coveted spot as one of Ticketmaster’s top ten most requested family events. WHEN: Thru Monday, February 15, 2016 WHERE: Miramar Regional Park, 6801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027 DETAILS: Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. For more information, show times and schedules, visit www.universoulcircus.com. Admission tickets for guests ages 11 and older, range from $16- $35. Doors open one (1) hour before scheduled show time. Shows begin promptly at their respective scheduled times. Arriving as early as possible is recommended to avoid heavy traffic and long lines. Will Call tickets (Ticketmaster ordered) are available for pickup one (1) hour prior to your scheduled show time. Touring on-site box office is open from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.
Photos courtesy of Kimi Hurtado
February 10 - 23, 2016
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Thursday, Feb. 11:
Carol Most highly acclaimed picture of the year 9 PM @ Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave.
The Treasure 7 PM @ Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave.
Lecture With Historian Arva Moore Parks 6 PM- 9 PM @ Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Special night blooming tram tours are 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. Lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. A.S.K. Club Luncheon 12 PM @ Key Biscayne Community Center's Island Room. $5; 305.365.8900 KBCC Thursday Movie Matinee 4:30 PM @ Key Biscayne Community Center's Adult Lounge (2nd floor) Free; 305.365.8900
Friday, Feb. 12:
Jazz Encounters- Rick Margitza 8 PM @ WDNA Jazz Gallery, 2921 Coral Way. Free for Students -18 and WDNA Members/$15 General Admission; 305.662.8889
Abba Mania 8 PM @ Aventura Arts & Cultural Center,3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura $50-$54; ticketmaster.com
Saturday, Feb. 13:
Andrea Bocelli 8 PM @ Hard Rock Live!, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood $200.00 - $550.00 + fees; ticketmaster.com
Valentine's Day Concert Treat your loved one to a romantic solo piano concert performance by Mia Vassilev, enjoy an open wine bar, a box of chocolates by Peterbrooke Chocolatier, and free admission to the exhibits on view in the galleries. 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM @ Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave. $35; $25 for Museum members; eventbrite.com
Storm Large "Songs of Seduction and Obsession" 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM @ SMDCAC's Black Box Theatre, 10950 SW 211 Street, Cutler Bay FL $35 in advance, $40 day of show; https:// tickets-smdcac.miamidade.gov
Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens- Carmen Lundy Quintet 8 PM @ 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest $25.00 & $30; 877.496.8499
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
GOGO MOAD 10 AM- 6 PM @ Coconut Grove Arts Festival. Admission: $15 per person per day Free Admission: Children 12 and under
Sunday, Feb. 14:
Alan Parsons LIVE Project/The Orchestra 6:30 PM @ Mizner Park Amphitheatre, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL $39.50 - $189.50 + fees; www.axs.com/ events
Valentine's Day Concert at Fairchild feat. Renée Olstead 5:30 PM- 9 PM @ 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables General admission: Fairchild Member: $60; General Public: $75; Students (valid student ID required): $25; Children (6-18): $20; VIP Romance Package (includes reserved, private table, candlelit dinner and wine): Fairchild Member: $150; General Public: $175
Valentine's Day "Moonlight & Music" Concert 8 PM @ Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. $25. 305.235.1668; deeringestate.org
Frost Symphony Orchestra—Concerto Competition Winners Concert 4 PM @ UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables Adults: $16; seniors: $11; https://web.ovationtix.com https://web.ovationtix.com
Microtheater: Micromusicals 7 PM-10 PM @ CCEMiami, 1490 Biscayne Blvd. 305.448.9677
Monday, Feb. 15:
Author Event- Robert Battle- My Story, My Dance 7 PM @ The Cafe at Books & Books at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Tuesday, Feb. 16:
Sea Level Rise Discussion Series, Part I Dr. Crowl is the Director of FIU’s Southeast Environmental Research Center. He will provide an overview of the causes of sea level rise and its potential future impacts in South Florida. 6 PM- 7 PM @ Coral Gables City Hall Commission Chambers,405 Biltmore Way
Frost Concert Jazz Band— Kenton’s West Side Story 8 PM @ UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables; https://web.ovationtix.com
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 7:30 PM @ BB&T Center, 1 Panther Way, Sunrise $55.00 - $150.00 + fees; ticketmaster.com
Creative Minds 8 PM @ The Cafe at Books & Books at Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Wednesday, Feb. 17:
Happy Hour Enjoy selected foods and drinks for $4 4 PM- 7 PM @ Happy Wine, 2883 Bird Ave., Coconut Grove
Jazz in the Gables 12:15 PM- 2:15 PM @ Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave.. jazzinthegables.org; free Trivia Night 7 PM @ the Cafe at Books & Books at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
AARP Tax Assistance 1 PM- 4 PM @ Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St.,Coral Gables
Thursday, Feb. 18:
Coral Gables 2030: Building Consensus. Defining our Future, with Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick 6 PM- 8 PM @ Country Club Ballroom, Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables
Author Event: Angella NazarianVisionary Women 3 PM @ 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, FL PAMM Third Thursdays: Contempo Lounge Presented by Beck's Urban Canvas 7 PM- 9 PM @ PAMM, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Exclusively for PAMM Contemporaries and above level members and guests. Men are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Live! The Off-Broadway Hit Comedy 8 PM @ James L. Knight Center's Ashe Auditorium, 400 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami $55; ticketmaster.com
San Jose Sharks vs. Florida Panthers 7:30 PM @ BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise $20.00 - US $250.00; ticketmaster.com Norwegian film "The Wave" @ Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave.
Medicare Counseling 10 AM- 2 PM @ Key Biscayne Community Center's Computer Lab (2nd floor) Free; 305.365.8900
Lunch with an Author 12 PM @ Key Biscayne Community Center's Island Room. Free; 305.365.8900
Friday, Feb. 19:
Michael Flatly: Lord of the Dance, Dangerous Games
7 PM @ BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise $40.75 - US $80.75; ticketmaster.com
Author Event: Ludovica SquirruHoróscopo Chino 2016 6:30 PM @ Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables
Chris Mann 8 PM @ Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft Lauderdale $25-$45; ticketmaster.com
Adult Trip: John Pennekamp Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lunch Bus departs at 10 AM from Key Biscayne Community Center; 305.365.8953
Saturday, Feb. 20:
Bryan Adams 8 PM @ Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach $67.50, $99.50 + fees; concerts.livenation. com
Cheryl Crow/Melissa Etheridge 2 PM @ Sun Life Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Miami Gardens Dr. $50; dolphinscancerchallenge.com
Sunday, Feb. 21:
Chili Cook Off 2- 6 PM @ Fred B. Harnett Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables. Free; chilichillin.com
Passion: A Musical 4 PM @ Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 305.949.6722; tickets@arshtcenter.org
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2 PM @ Arsht Center's Ziff Ballet Opera House. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 305.949.6722; tickets@arshtcenter.org
Tuesday, Feb. 23:
Jazz History Lecture Series- The Duke And I, through the eyes of his nephew Stephen James. 7 PM @ WDNA Jazz Gallery, 2921 Coral Way
Wednesday, Feb. 24:
Iron Maiden 7 PM @ BB&T Center, 1 Panther Way, Sunrise. $45.25, $55.25, $85.25 +fees; ticketmaster.com
South Florida Symphony: 1001 Nights @ Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft Lauderdale $45-$75; ticketmaster.com
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OUT ON THE TOWN | SOUTH FLORIDA BON VIVANT
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Broward County Kick off Fun, Uplifting and Meaningful Party Fundraiser at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale
Kate Goldman, Luke Freeman, Heidi Alzate, Karen Holmes
Andy Kasten, Rachel Perz, Stephan Greco
Maggie Gunther, Brianna O’Connor, Angelina Gunther
Vicki & Neil McAdorey, Gail Bulfin
Amber Blanco, Stacy Ostrau, Caroline Pinsker Photos courtesy of Louise Hendry
Guests Mingled with World-Renowned Artists and Enjoyed a Festive Cocktail Reception at the Opening Night Preview Party for the 2nd Annual International Glass and Ceramics Fair at the Gallery of Amazing Things in Dania Beach
Master potter and ceramic artist, Robin Rodgers
Nancy Zapolski; Charlie Camacho and Tom Zapolski
Dottie Daniels; Gregg Whittecar, owner House of Whitley and Ardmore Collection artist, FĂŠe Halsted
Claire Heath and Michael Doulton from the Royal Doulton Gallery in England
Jaeda Neal modeling Fort Lauderdale Art Institute fashions Photo Credits: Diana Hanford
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JURIDSPRUDENCE & YOU
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SWEEPING CHANGES FOR RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS
hanges in Washington, D.C. have resulted in the U.S. Dept. of Housing And Urban Development (“HUD”) no longer having oversight of residential real estate transactions (i.e. single family homes, condominiums, townhouses, vacation property, etc.) involving institutional mortgages. Oversight has instead been shifted to the newly-created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) pursuant to the Dodd Frank Act. The CFPB has promulgated new regulations that have led to sweeping changes to the borrowing/closing process. These changes affect all of the key parties to residential real estate transactions including buyers, sellers, realtors, and lenders.
CFPB Changes Closing Requirements for Consumer Protection
The stated goal of the CFPB is to assist consumers by restricting unfair, deceptive or abusive practices and to otherwise enforce consumer protection laws. Observers suggest the CFPB was created largely to address a variety of past practices that may have contributed to the financial and subsequent real estate meltdown of 2007-2008 – essentially, focusing on the notion that borrowers were not always clear on the terms, conditions and costs of residential loans. As such, the newly-implemented regulations, effective for mortgage applications after October 3rd, 2015, are intended to update disclosure and closing requirements for the protection of borrowers. Among the significant changes to the borrowing and closing process are newlycreated forms (and timeframes) developed by the CFPB. The forms are commonly referred to as the “TRID forms”. “TRID” stands for: “TILA” (Truth in Lending Act), “RESPA” (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act), Integrated Disclosure.
Closings Will Be Different With TRID Forms
While the regulations are voluminous, a few of the key changes are as follows: 1. Lenders will no longer utilize the Good Faith Estimate (“GFE”), Truth-In-
Lending form (“TIL”), or the HUD-1 Settlement Statement (“HUD-1”). 2. The new loan disclosure document required by the CFPB is the “Loan Estimate” which replaces the aforementioned GFE and TIL. Lenders must provide borrowers with the Loan Estimate within 3 days after receipt of the completed loan application. 3. The new closing statement/document required by the CFPB is the “Closing Disclosure” which replaces the HUD-1 (previously required by HUD). Lenders must provide the Closing Disclosure at least 3 days prior to closing date (not the previous 24 hour timeframe). 4. There is a new 3-day waiting period when any changes are made to the Closing Disclosure. (In fact, the standard FAR/BAR contract template typically used by Floridians has been modified to extend closing for an additional 10 days if loan funds are not available on the closing date due to TRID requirements.)
While the new regulations affect all parties to the transaction in certain ways that may be transparent to consumers, it is important that buyers, sellers, and realtors understand that the closing process will, in most instances, take longer to complete. Historically, if all aspects of closing were in order, a closing could occur within 30 days. Under the new TRID guidelines, we expect that 45-60 days will be the new normal. As anyone who has been involved in a residential transaction can attest, last minute changes to the HUD-1 (i.e. credits, adjustments, etc.) often arise. Under the new regulations, such changes will necessitate new notice and waiting periods. Resulting delays can have adverse impacts on both buyers and sellers in terms of closing timeframes and relocation/moving logistics.
The Elias Law Firm can help
The marketplace will adjust to the new regulations over time. If you have any questions about your Florida residential real estate contract, process or closing, feel free to contact The Elias Law Firm at 305-823-2300 or via email at relias@eliaslaw.net.
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