Fairchild Tropical Garden: Free Sundays in August

Visit the garden in all its summer splendor for free every Sunday in August.

The First Miami Beach Clothing Swap Happy Hour

From Miami Downtown Life

Wish I was in town while this event is going on, as I'm a girl who loves wine, and clothes (used, new, whatever!)

So it's Finally Here Girls!


We have a date for the 1st Swap Party and it is going to be a GREAT one! ;)
It is on Tuesday August 11th at 7:30 PM,
make sure to get there on time swapping will begin at 8PM !

And we have a great location for us.
It's at Novecento on lincoln rd. ( 430 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL, 33139.) www.bistronovecento.com/es/index.php?i=4
$5 cover ( for the beautiful establishment)
but you get a DRINK ticket redeemable for a glass of sparkling wine, red or white wine or draft beer.
After the first drink each person can order drinks at happy hour prices or appetizers.
Also for those of you who would like to stay for dinner, the management at Novecento has offered us a great 3 course menu deal for only $22 each.

And last but not least....You get FREE NEW-TO-YOU items to cherish until our next Swap party! ;)

(Please RSVP and let us know if you would like to join for dinner, otherwise just bring the clothes to exchange...remember the more you bring the more new-to-you items you can take home!)
(Also I am looking for volunteers for the night of the event, please email me so we can meet before hand! thank you in advance!)
Don't hesitate to call or email with any questions! and SIGN UP in our meetup group! www.meetup.com/closetcycle

Veronica Ibanes
305.505.9904

Lincoln Road: Art Walk Saturday 8/1

Saturday 8/1

Lincoln Road Gallery Walk

Come by the ArtCenter/ South Florida for the first monthly Lincoln Road Gallery Walk.

If you bring this month's invitation printed (or on your cell phone) you'll be able to enjoy hors d'oeuvres and wine inside different artist's studios. A cash bar is also available.

After you get your necessary dose of creativity and art you can also enjoy some of Miami Beach's best restaurants and bars along Lincoln Rd. A perfect beginning to your Saturday night.

gonna make you sweat....baby..

Happy Birthday Miami!!!!!

Miami, you flashy, lavish, energetic city!! Happy Birthday!!

The City of Miami

will celebrate its 113th birthday today with traditional gifts, cake and ice cream.

The city is holding an event at the historic Lyric Theater.

It will begin with a bus tour, followed by a party for children.

Mayor Manny Diaz will speak about coming together as a community.

The city of Miami was incorporated July 28, 1896.

Musical week...

Tuesday, July 28th at Revolution in Fort Lauderdale..

Guaranteed to be the craziest and funnest concert you'll ever go to (excluding drinks!)

GOGOL BORDELLO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM1Ahn0Osjo

By far, one of my favorite bands ever..always puts me in a happy, dancing mood!!!!

Wednesday, July 29th

Tori Amos at The Fillmore-South Beach

Thursday, July 30th

Local Miami Faves- Day Music Died at Tobacco Road

Check these guys out...great rock and at a great location

www.myspace.com/dmd

Friday, July 31st

Viernes Culturales

Friday, July 31st

Maxwell- American Airlines Arena

(The afro is gone, but this man is still drop dead sexy and can sing to me all night long. Guys, want to get laid, take your girlfriend to see Maxwell!)

Friday, July 31st

Jazz at MOCA

The popular Jazz at MOCA series presents FREE outdoor concerts on the last Friday of every month. Featuring some of the great jazz players locally and globally, Jazz at MOCA appeals to all audience, young and old. Why not make a picnic out of it? Bring a blanket, a nice bottle of wine and pizza and have a romantic evening out on the town. Bring your own lawn chair if you want and sit back and enjoy the music! Whatever you do, don't forget to come inside the museum and check out what MOCA has up on exhibition! Don't worry - the galleries are open by donation! So bring your friends, your family, or that special someone and see what MOCA has to offer! Art for your eyes AND ears!

Performing: DIOGO BROWN

Standard Mondays

Stitchin'' Boozin'' Bitches

Get your crafty on...

We will be drinkin', crochetin', knittin' and bitchin' - come hang out and learn to make stuff!

Bring your supplies for your craft project that you are already working on or bring something new! If this is your first time, we recommend getting a starter kit from any craft or yarn store.

Every Monday 8pm til Midnight.

ARTHOUSE Film Series

The Standard invites you to delve into the minds of the greatest American artists of the 20th Century.

Screenings are free and on the last Monday of each month at 8pm. Click here for descriptions of upcoming viewings.

"Beautiful Losers" will be featured for our next screening on July 27, 2009:

BEAUTIFUL LOSERS celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural moments of a generation. In the early 1990s a loose-knit group of like-minded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the "establishment" art world, this group and the subcultures they sprang from have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture.

Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories. It speaks to themes of what happens when the outside becomes "in" as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today's youth.

$25 prix fixe dinners!!

I'm all for $25 dinners, more so when they come with appetizers, entrees and dessert!!!

All the restaurants participating this week are yummy (or sound yummy, haven't eaten at all of them yet) and are a great idea for a girls night out, date night, etc.

Bon Appetit!!!

Yelp Eats Restaurant Week!

$25 Prix Fixe Dinners!

Monday, July 20, 2009 - Sunday, July 26, 2009 restaurants will offer a special 3-course prixe fixe menu for $25 (+ tax and tip) dinners.

Here are a few important tips to enjoy Yelp Eats! Restaurant Week:

1. Call to make reservations, and request the Yelp Eats menu!

2. $25 does NOT include tax/tip or additional items.

3. Spread the word, this deal is open to all!

Here are the participating restaurants and brief menu options:

660 at The Anglers
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
1. Andalusian Gazpacho or Risotto & Mushroom Croquetas
2. Pappardelle Carbonara or Half Chicken "Al Mattone" or Moules-Frites
3. Liquid Center Chocolate Cake or Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

AltaMar
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
1. Grouper Cakes or Peruvian Style Tiradito or Bahamian Conch Salad
2. Grouper Ravioli or Yellowjack with mustard sauce or Breaded Filet of Mackerel
3. Passion Fruit Mousse with Crème Anglaise or Tiramisu

Au Pied de Cochon
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
1. Warm Crispy Camembert Cheese, Beetroot & Apple Salad or Escargots Vol au Vent Provencale
2. Grilled Salmon Filet or Grilled Andouillette or Duck Confit Parmentier
3. Red Fruit Clafoutis, Raspberry Sorbet or Apple Tatin Tart, Sour cream, Caramel Sauce

Cafe Sambal
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
1. Organic Greens Salad or Pork and Shrimp Shu Mai
2. Salmon Teriyak or Wok Seared Kobe beef or Chicken Pad Thai or Tofu Vegetable Pad Thai
3. Mango Rice Pudding or Coconut Flan

Casa Toscana
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
1. Sausage, cannellini beans, tomatoes, and greens casserole or Mixed Plate
2. Spaghetti with littleneck clams or Pappardelle with mini veal meatballs or Risotto of the day prepared with vegetables seafood or meats
3. Homemade amaretti gelato or Ricotta almonds chocolate figs semifredo

Escopazzo
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1. Eggplant timbale or Baby arugula salad or Beet carpaccio with celery salad
2. Pasta or risotto of the day or Large shellshaped pasta or Pennette or Crepes filled with ham, fontina cheese and cabbage or Giancarla's fish stew
3. Selection of homemade desserts

Grazianos Brickell
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1. Grilled Homemade Argentine Style Sausage or Bay Scallops Involtini
2. Hand Cut Angus Sirloin Steak or Egg Pappardelle or Grilled Free-Range Chicken Breast
3. Graziano's caramel filled (Dulce De Leche) crepes Flambé with orange liquor or Argentine style cake

Jaguar
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1. Choice of three Ceviche Spoons
2. Mexican Tortilla Lasagna or Rice Platter "Chino del Chifa" or Chopped Celia's Salad with Chicken
3. Palomas de Cajeta or Flan de Queso

La Cofradia
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
1. Pears and Manchego Salad or Goat Cheese and Yuca Croquettes or Tapa of Ceviche
2. Chicken Saltado or Salmon with Scallops or Fettuccini
3. Peruvian Style Dulce de Leche Topped with Port Meringue or Sorbets

Pacific Time
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1. Hot and Sour Popcorn Shrimp or Sesame Chicken Salad
2. Skirt Steak or Grilled Fish Szechuan Style or Spaghettini
3. Drunken Grape Parfait or Vanilla Creme Brulee

Red Koi
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
1. Tuna Tartar or Tuna Yuke or Thai Combination Platter
2. Chicken Teriyaki or Santini Roll or Mitch Roll
3. Fried Ice Cream or Thai Donuts or Green Tea Ice Cream

Red, The Steakhouse
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
1. "Red" House Salad or Classic Caesar
2. Bucatini, Meatball, Red Lead or CAB Prime Sirloin Steak or Fish du jour
3. Housemade Sorbet or Molten Chocolate Cake

Thursday Events 7/23

Sunset Tavern Beer Tasting

July 23, 2009 (Thu)

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

LOCATION: Deli Lane Cafe & Tavern 7230 SW 59th Ave South Miami, FL 33143 ph. (305) 665-0606 For guests who prefer to get their guzzle on from a keg rather than a bottle of wine, Sunset Tavern will be hosting their 1st Beer Tasting on Thursday, July 23rd in South Miami. Bringing some class to the beer mug, the Sunset Tavern event offers guests the opportunity to sample 20 different beers from around the world, munch on variations of the Tavern's delicious chicken wings and learn from a beer afficianado about which flavors go best with the different brews. What: Sunset Tavern 1st Beer Tasting Event When: Thursday, July 23rd at 7:00pm Where: Sunset Tavern - 7230 SW 59th Ave. South Miami, FL 33143 Why: For just $20, guest will be able to sample 20 beers from around the world and snack on out of this world chicken wings. Guest will also be treated to ½ price on Domestic Draft @ conclusion of the event. How: Sign up via Pay Pal at www.delilane.com and receive a free draft at the end of the tasting, call 305.665.0606 or email Patty at pksyankees@aol.com Beers that will be featured include: Fresh Beers Incorporated - Shipyard Export Ale, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Boulder Mojo IPA, Stone IPA, Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA and the featured beer, “ Stone Imperial Russian Stout”, Presidente Beer Company - Presidente, Presidents Light, Gold Coast Distributors - Brooklyn Lager, Irish Setter, Sierra Nevade Pale Ale, Black Pecker, Warsteiner Dunkel, Snake Bite, Warsteiner, Cream of Wheat, New Castle Brown Ale, Black & Blue, Royal Extra Stout, Murphy’s Stout WEBSITE: www.delilane.com...

Wednesday Networking Events 7/22

Tuesday Events 7/21

Piola Robbins Fashion Show

3930 NE 2nd Ave., Ste 102/103

Design District, Miami

6pm

Fashion For a Cause: Miami HYPE Event

Art Walk: Saturday July 11th

Rainy days, Humid nights...Summer in South Florida!

We can't change it, but we can enjoy it!

This Saturday, July 11th is 2nd Saturdays Art Walk in Wynwood District and the Design District in Miami.

Most galleries open from 7pm-11pm (some close earlier)...If you haven't checked out Art Night, come by with your friends, family, or a date! Some art may not be suitable for children, some galleries offer free beer/wine!

Just remember, it's oudoors, hot, muggy, and walking

shoes are advised....Also, don't park where it's too dark, don't park where nobody else did...

Wynwood District:

Wynwood District Gallery Map

Design District:

Art + Design Night July 11, 2009 07:00PM - 10:00PM Visit the Design District and experience a gallery walk featuring inspiring art, design, music, cocktails, dining and shopping. Every Second Saturday of the Month from 7:00 - 10:00 PM Design District Gallery Map

Thursday 7/9 Events

Battle of the Bands Night

at Transit Lounge

United Way Young Leaders invite you to join us this Thursday for Battle of the Bands Night at Transit Lounge. Grunge Kat and Transit Lounge

present: Four Bands in ONE NIGHT! Come experience four great rock bands performing to raise money for United Way of Miami-Dade. Featuring: Day Music Died, It Is What It Is, Sun Dry Cilo, and Vladez.

Thursday, July 9, 2009
9 - 11:30 pm
Transit Lounge
729 Southwest First Avenue, Miami

Suggested donation of $10 - All proceeds to benefit United Way

To learn more about United Way Young Leaders, visit our website at
http://www.unitedwaymiami.org/youngleaders.asp or contact Akira Diaz at (305) 646-7009. United Way Young Leaders are now on Facebook. Become a fan by entering "United Way of Miami-Dade Young Leaders" in the search box.

MAM Summer Nights

Come to MAM every second Thursday during the Summer months to enjoy a late night at the Museum under the stars. Experience the convergence of creativity as the visual & performing arts come together in new & exciting ways!

This month features "Re-visit, Re-vision, Re-verb", a series of world premiere dance works created especially for this one night! Come see pieces in MAM's current exhibitions come to life through movement!

MAM Members $5; Non-members $10

Date/Time:
07/09/09 06:30PM - 09:00PM

Location:
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130

Webpage:
http://www.miamiartmuseum.org/adult_events.asp

Tuesday Tastings around Miami

Fresh Beer Summer Tasting at Town Kitchen & Bar, $20

7301 SW 57th Court in South Miami.
One block south of the Shops of Sunset, just west of Red Road.
(One block west of Gardner’s Market).

www.townkitchenbar.com

July 7, 2009 (Tue)

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join Town Kitchen & Bar and Fresh Beer Inc. as they sample a variety of beers ranging from summer ales, lagers, pale ales, and porters, plus a few surprises! Beer Tasting & Happy Hour.

$20 includes sampling and hors d'oeuvres. Stay after and continue to enjoy 1/2 off featured beers all night!

Happy Hour at Meat Market, $10

915 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach, FL 33139 ph. 561-313-2210 www.meatmarketmiami.com

July 7, 2009 (Tue)

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Dine Magazine will officially kick off their Summer Happy Hour Series in Miami. Every Tuesday this summer (starting in July), Dine will host a Happy Hour at a different restaurant in the Miami area. The cost will be $10 and guests will receive 1 glass of wine and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. This will give you a chance to experience some of the best restaurants in Miami and find some new favorites. Our kickoff will be at Meat Market on Lincoln Road.

What it includes: 1 glass of wine and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine specials for the remainder of the event.