le chat noir, sat oct. 2

             i'd say i'm more of a dog afficianado, but my heart of gold always extends to helping those who do not know love or have a home. $50 for open bar bacardi, snacks by smith/wollensky, fashion show and silent auction...not bad for a saturday night.

                                                                     
                                                                     
                                             
The dual soiree and fundraiser will celebrate the elegant glamour of the black cat in an evening of old-Hollywood style in black and silver fashion, hors d’ouevres and cocktails. 

Highlights of the night include:
-Fashion Show by Miami fashion designer Eva Trubetskaya who will debut her new collection from DEVA swimwear
-Silent Auction with items from prominent artists, restaurants and boutiques
-Open Bar courtesy Bacardi USA
-Hors d’oeuvres by Smith & Wollensky

For more information about all of the highlights of the night, please visit:

http://thecatnetwork.org/get-involved-2/events/


Tickets are $50 each in advance, $75 at the door
Tickets can be purchased online at: 

http://thecatnetwork.org/get-involved-2/events/le-chat-noir/

All proceeds benefiting The Cat Network, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless cats.

This is the inaugural fundraiser event for The Cat Network, whose mission is to reduce the overpopulation of cats in Miami.  Le Chat Noir event is designed to educate the public about the plight of homeless cats in South Florida, specifically the black cat who has suffered an unlucky reputation.

Sam Adams Oktoberfest Celebration

Saturday Oct 2, 2010
2pm-12am
Ponce Circle Park
Saturday Festivities Include:
+Dueling Pianos as live entertainment
+Stein Hoisting Contests
Best German Costume Contest
+ Samuel Adams Utopias may make a special appearance!
+ Try over 10 Sam Adams Styles including the Sam Adams very own Octoberfest
+and other surprise activities

Samuel Adams will also be sponsoring
The Kiwanis "Art in the Park Series" which will kick-off
Friday Oct 1, 2010 7-11pm
Ponce Circle Park is located two blocks south of Miracle Mile on Ponce de Leon Coral Gables

Oktoberfest at Fritz and Franz Oct 1-10

Oktoberfest 2010 in Coral Gables at Fritz And Franz Bierhaus

Cost: Free -

Oktoberfest 2010 at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus in Coral Gables

The legendary Coral Gables Oktoberfest will continue in its 16th year tradition in which an elite cultural event has been hosted in Miami’s Coral Gables community. This FREE festival is will be held October 1 - 10 on the beautiful Bierhaus Plaza in front of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way in downtown Coral Gables, ten minutes from downtown Miami via Metrorail. 

The festival has become one of Miami's most anticipated annual neighborhood celebrations and typically attracts up to 15,000 guests over a two-weekend span. Performers have included Austrian and German celebrated musicians like Die Edelseer, Gluatfunkn, Gifti und die Wahsinns Fuenf, Pfundskerle, Goldberg Spatzen, Luftsprung, Alpenland Express, Alpenland Gaudi, Kaitersberg Echo, Bavaria Krainer, Laterndl Trio and Sepp Hias. 

Featured artists for the 2010 Oktoberfest include The Group GASTEIN of Gastein in Salzburg, Alpenland Gaudi and the STODERTALER GAUDI EXPRESS from Hinterstoder in Upper Austria.

As every year in the past, The Oktoberfest will raise money for a charity. This year we have chosen again CHARLEE Homes for Children to be the beneficiary of sales from the Raffle Tickets. Tickets will be sold for $5.00. GRAND PRIZE: 7 day cruise for 2 with Royal Caribbean International.

ADMISSION: FREE

EVENT HOURS:
Weekdays from 11am to midnight 
Weekends: 11am to 2am

LOCATION
60 Merrick Way
Coral Gables, FL, 33134

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit: www.oktoberfestmiami.com or call 305-774-1883, or check out the event on Facebook http://ow.ly/2DJjV 

Sassy City Chicks: Fashion Bash at the Moore Building

sassy miami chicks (there are A LOT of us out there!!!), get your tickets! sample sale at the moore building in the design district on thursday october 14th. for event info: www.sassycitychicks.com

Inaugural Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival Sat 9/25

The Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation, Inc. invites you to join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and become a founding sponsor for our Inaugural Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival.

This exciting event will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010, on Biltmore Way between LeJeune Road and Hernando Street. The Festival will include a Cigar Appreciation/VIP Lounge, Domino Tournament, Artist showcase, Folkloric Music, as well as booths and activities for all.

And of course, the Festival will showcase the artwork of renown Cuban artist, Cundo Bermudez, founding member of Cuba's Association of Painters and Sculptors. A world celebrated modern artist, Bermudez' works have sold for millions of dollars to collectors of fine art and you will have the opportunity to admire the Festival's Official Poster piece at the festival's gallery.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit local non-profit organization dedicating to arts, cultural and childrens initiatives.

miami carnival

ahh. my fellow carib's. carnival is being held on sunday october 10th this year at the sun life (dolphin, joe robbie) stadium..wishing it was still being held in downtown miami for the skyline and bay scenery..but makes sense to put the party in an one stop area with easy parking and bathroom facilities..

The 2010 MIAMI CARNIVAL will be held on Sunday, October 10th, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium (Dolphin Stadium) in the City of Miami Gardens. Miami Carnival is a celebration of creativity: an eruption of revelry, colorful and spectacular costumes and pulsating music. It is a time when the diversity of the caribbean community can be seen as people of all ages and races come together to shed their inhibitions and enjoy a release from everyday stress. 

Meet your Neighbors: Downtown Miami

Sep 23    From: 5:30:00 PM    To: 8:00:00 PM
This is your opportunity to make new friends and get to know Downtown Miami. First & First Southern Baking Company and KFC are serving up tasty nibbles and Sagatiba Cachaca is pouring fun-tastic libations. Evening entertainment is a masterful PopLife mash-up with D.J. Pauer mixing music, Capoeira demonstrations and a big brass surprise. We′ve taken care of everything you just need to bring yourself to 

Meet your Neighbors!

Free Parking at 700 North Miami Avenue Parking Lot

Complimentary appetizers and drinks

hump day, burger bash day. 9/22

ahhh, wednesday...the day we start looking forward to the
weekend!! end your hump day with a huge smile, and full belly as b&b hosts a burger bast day!! endless array of beers and b&b's famous dishes. beer braised chicken wings, 
sliders, and beer.. $35 presale, $40 at the door. at the b&b south beach location, 1766 Bay Road, Miami Beach 33139

Business Buddies Miami

Join Best Buddies Miami on Thursday September 16 from 7:00 pm - Midnight for a fabulous evening of networking, cocktails, and music!

 

The event will take place at the W South Beach and will have live entertainment by DJ Irie of the Miami Heat, hors de'ouvres from Solea Restaurant for VIP guests, and drinks provided by Grey Goose and Red Bull (open bar from 7:30 - 9:30 pm)

 

The evening will come complete with a silent auction featuring dozens of incredible items including original works from local Miami artists, featuring Stephen Gamson.

Tickets are $20 presale/$25 at the door. 

 

Click here to register and donate for this event!

weekend of art!

its another weekend of art art art...and college football.


friday- check out p.a.r.k (performing acts of random kindness, post below), and most talked about, fashion's night out all over miami (see post here)


saturday- um vs ohio state, fiu vs rutgers...and 2nd Saturdays Art Walk in the Design District and Wynwood



sunday- fall for the arts at the adrienne arsht center (see below) 

FALL FOR THE ARTS FESTIVAL includes:

• • CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF FESTIVAL EVENTS.
• • Two performance stages!
• • Children’s activities!
• • Workshops and seminars on community-based topics!
• • More than 100 arts and community service organizations offering discounts and giveaways!
• • Learn more about volunteer opportunities with your favorite organizations—meet people, earn service hours, and give back!
• • Delicious food from more than 20 street food vendors for purchase.
• • First opportunity to purchase more than 40 Adrienne Arsht Center shows in person with no fees !

The Adrienne Arsht Center box office will be open from 12 noon to 6 p.m. All tickets purchased in person at the box office will not be subject to any processing fees! 

Tickets may also be purchased by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org

park. perform acts of random kindness

glad to share this wonderful event from an fiu alumni..also happy my friends day music died will be performing. general tickets are $10, vip $25

Our 1st PARK event is in celebration of LIFE,BIRTHDAYS and the National Day of SERVICE A portion of the event proceeds benefit the Relay for Life of FIU, Doral and the Miami VA Fisher House. 8:00 PM PARK @ Grand Central Cabaret Greeters, Red Carpet Photos, Celebrity Musicians, Dance Performances, Interactive Touch Screen, Video Production and more! 10:00 PM OFFICIAL LAUNCH StarMar & PARK Project Welcome  11:00 PM CONCERT Day Music Died

Labor Day Blues Picnic at Deering Bay

Labor Day Blues Picnic at Deering Bay
Sunday September 5th, 11am-5pm

Enjoy great food and musical entertainment by the Blackstar Blues Band on Sunday, September 5th. The main gate opens at 10:00 am and entertainment begins at 11:00 am. The last ticket will be sold at 4:00 pm and the Estate closes at 5:00 pm.

The menu includes your choice of: Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, OR Grilled Hot Dog. Side dishes include: Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Garden Salad, & Chips. Food provided by the Mango Cafe at the Fruit & Spice Park.

General Admission - including BBQ lunch: $30 for adults & $20 for kids
General Admission - bring your own picnic basket: $15 for adults & $10 for kids

Tickets can be purchased online for an additional fee. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233. 

Anchoring ban in Biscayne Bay

To my fellow young, twenty something, boaters/partiers/day time drinkers. The National Park Service has released an assessment/plan on limiting the number of boaters that can anchor in Biscayne Bay and sandbars (Elliott Key, Stiltsville, Sands Cut, etc. etc.) They are proposing that a few buoys be anchored in these areas which will only allow a few boats to anchor to the buoys rather then anchoring in the sand (and causing harm to the sealife below). There is a section of their PDF which explains the damages caused by us human folks: boating under the influence, controlled substance possession, minors with possession of alcohol, littering, boating accidents, assualt/battery, etc. This to me sounds like something that the police should be worrying about rather then the park service, but what do I know...

So basically...they want to stop (limit) the anchoring and tie-ups of the partying boats in our bay. I can't speak for everyone, but if you grew up in Miami, you've had many boating experiences, and most likely in these areas...I understand the NPS's desire to want to environmentally take care of the park and the animal life, but at the same time, this hampers Miami boating experiences and the companies who support us in all our boating needs..There is a comment section link at the bottom of this page, where you can leave your comments/ideas on how this will affect you, your lifestyle, and the environment in which we all live and play in. 

Mooring Buoy and Marker Plan

Biscayne National Park » Mooring Buoy and Marker Plan» Document List

The National Park Service (NPS) has released an environmental assessment (EA) for a proposed Mooring Buoy and Marker Plan at Biscayne National Park. The purpose of this EA is to assist the NPS in analyzing the impacts from different alternatives to manage its embedded and floating marker system, as well as to determine criteria for adding or relocating markers and mooring buoys. Waters within Biscayne National Park are marked to assist boating navigation by a system of aids to navigation (ATONs). This system employs a variety of markers using a simple arrangement of colors, shapes, numbers and light characteristics to mark navigable channels and hazards to navigation. Buoys are installed and managed by a variety of agencies to denote sensitive areas and closures; these aids are installed with the concurrence of the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure that their placement does not present a hazard to safe navigation. Aids found within the park include embedded markers such as lighted structures, day markers (both lighted and non-lighted), poles and pilings, as well as floating buoys. Markers are in place to assist navigation through routes or around hazards, or to give information such as the presence of scientific sites or swim areas. Some markers within the park are managed by other agencies (such as the U.S. Coast Guard or Miami-Dade County) or private entities (such as Florida Power and Light). The park also manages several mooring buoys to prevent anchor damage to resources while allowing boaters easy access to dive, snorkel, or fish at reefs and historic shipwrecks. The purpose of this plan is to increase the protection of marine natural and cultural resources while enhancing visitor enjoyment of these resources, as well as to protect human health and safety through the appropriate use of mooring buoys, aids to navigation, and informational signs. Vessel groundings can be dangerous. Vessel groundings, improper anchoring, and visitor crowding in or near sensitive habitats can cause considerable damage to seagrass beds and coral reefs. It can take years and even decades for seagrasses and corals to recover from grounding and anchoring damage, and in some areas, they may never grow back; instead forming sandy areas, such as by the Sand Key sandbar. The park is reviewing its current navigational and mooring system to determine whether moorings and navigational markers should be removed, relocated, or increased in number to protect marine resources and provide for the enjoyment of park resources such as reefs and shipwrecks. The park is proposing appropriate criteria and standards for establishing future mooring sites, as well as defining desired conditions for mooring sites and navigation. The park is also proposing to formalize and expand the Maritime Heritage Trail in order to facilitate access to historic shipwrecks and other submerged archeological sites, by installing mooring buoys and providing diver cards and brochures for each of these sites.

Contact Information
If you have any questions about the process or public meetings, please contact Elsa Alvear, Chief of Resource Management, at (305) 230-1144 ext 002. 

http://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=26660

http://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentform.cfm?parkid=353&projectid=26660&documentid=35247
We welcome your comments on this project. 
The comment period closes on ' 09/03/2010 at 11:59 PM.'
Your comments must be submitted or postmarked by midnight Mountain Time on ' 09/03/2010 by 11:59 PM.'

Miami Happy Hour

saw this on the new times.. definitely worth sharing! share with your friends!

http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2010-09-02/restaurants/miami-s-top-happy-hours/

i love bardot.

i truly have a secret crush on bardot. probably has something to do with the fact that its cozy (small), dark, has lots of comfy seating and most importantly, always always has good bands playing..

i think i see myself at bardot all weekend this weekend..so many good bands playing, im wondering if they'll let me just sleepover. all have a $10 cover, and get there early!! 

friday: sept. 3 afrokumbe

saturday: sept. 4 the big bounce

sunday: sept. 5 spam all stars & ketchy shuby

(click on the bands to see their websites/hear a sample)

http://bardotmiami.com/