Tuesday 11/30 Red Dot Fair

Red Dot Fair: Boutique Fair for galleries specializing in emerging, mid-career, and established artists. 

Thursday 12/2 Artists Wanted at Scope

After far too long away from your azure shores and palm tree-lined boulevards, Flavorpill is back in Miami, sharing the very best of the city across art, film, music, parties, and more.

Starting this Thursday, watch for a weekly Miami update from us to hit your inbox. Also this Thursday, we're celebrating our launch with help from Artists Wanted at Scope. Come party in a 17,000 square-foot space chock full of installations, living sculpture, and video art from artists around the world. The electrifying electro duo Afrobeta will be headlining, so you know the dance floor will be packed. RSVP to join the fun!
See you Thursday, either at Scope or your inbox.

art basel

i haven't forgotten about art basel and its massive influx to miami this week!

just came back from vacation, and fighting jet lag, but i will have some events posted by tonight/tomorrow :-)

stay tuned!!!

art till you drop!

Art Fairs' SEASON Miami / Dec 1-5, 2010
WYNWOOD	MIAMI BEACH
ART ASIA 3rd. Edition Asian contemporary art from leading galleries around the world Midtown. 2901 N. Miami Ave. Entrance on Midtown Blvd.  VIP Vernissage: Nov. 30, $ 100 Dec. 1: 11 – 6 / Dec. 2 – 4: 11 – 8 Dec. 5: 11 – 6 Admission $15 / $10 Catalogue: $25  ARTASIAFAIR.COM Arts for a Better World1st. Edition Director / Curator: Sandrine & Rod Kukurudz / Ilana Vardy A unique thought-provoking, curated experience featuring works by 40 renowned visual artists from North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Soho Studios at Wynwood Arts District NW 22nd St, & 1st. Ave. VIP Opening Tue 30, 6 – 7:30 by invitation only; Official Preview Tue 30, 7 – 11 Free Entrance General Admission: $ 10. Catalogue: $ 15 Wed. 1 – Sat. 4: 11 – 7; Sun. 5: 11 - 4  ARTSFORABETTERWORLD.com ART MIAMI  21rd. Edition Director/Curator: Nick Korniloff / Julia Draganovic Modern and contemporary art from 100 international art galleries and prominent art institutions. Midtown Blvd. NE 1st. Ave / bet. NE 31st & NE 32nd  Preview November 30: 5:30 pm / $ 25 Donation Benefiting the Lotus House Women Shelter Dec. 1 – 4: 11 – 7; Dec. 5: 11- 6 Admission: $ 15 / $ 10 Catalogue:$30  ART-MIAMI.COM FOUNTAIN ART 5th Edition Directors & Curators: John Leo and David Kesting Installation-based exhibition of 22 avant-garde art projects 2505 N Miami Ave (corner of 25th St..)  VIP Press Preview Thursday Dec. 2 Dec. 3 – 5: 11-7; Dec. 3 – 4 events: 7 – midnight  Admission: $10 Catalogue: Free with Admission  FOUNTAINEXHIBIT.COM LITTLE SISTEr 102nd. Edition Director and Curator: Anthony Spinello 50 of today’s most provocative artists with focus on Miami artists Design District 155 NE 38th St. # 101 Miami, Fl. 33137 Dec 1 – 5: 11 – 8 Admission: Free SPINELLOGALLERY.COM PULSE CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 6th Edition Director: Cornell DeWitt 80 of the world’s premier contemporary art galleries and a dynamic cultural program Private Preview by invitation only The Ice Palace / Downtown 1400 North Miami Ave.  Dec. 2 : 1 – 8 / Dec. 3 – 4: 11 – 5 Dec. 5: 11 – 5 Admission: $15 / $10 Catalogue: Free  PULSE-ART.COM RED DOT ART FAIR 4th Edition Director: George Billis Approximately 40 modern and contemporary dealers will exhibit painting, sculpture, and works on paper. Midtown. Temporary Tent. SW corner of NE 31st St. & NE 1st Ave.  Nov. 30 Opening Reception: 6 – 9 Dec. 1st.: 11 – 7; Dec 2 – Dec 4: 11 – 8; Dec. 5: 11 - 6  Admission: $10 Catalogue: Complimentary  REDDOTFAIR.COM SCULPT MIAMI 3rd. Edition Director/Curator: Gala Kavachnina  Contemporary Sculpture Wynwood Arts District 46 NW 36th St, Miami , FL 33127 Downtown. MDC Wolfson Campus 300 NE. 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33132  Nov. 30 – Dec. 4: 11 – 8 VIP Preview Nov. 29: 7 – 10 Dec. 5: 11 – 5  Admission: Free Catalogue: $5  SCULPTMIAMI.COM SCOPE ART SHOW 10th Edition Director & Founder: Alexis Hubshman International contemporary art, hosting A-list galleries Wynwood Arts District 3011 North Miami Ave. First View November 30: 3 – 9 Dec. 1 – Dec. 4: 11 – 7 Dec. 5: 11 – 6 First View: $100 Admission: $20 / $10 Catalogue: $10  SCOPE-ART.COM	Art Basel Miami Beach 9th Edition Directors: Annette Schonholzer and Marc Spiegler  250 leading galleries from around the world exhibiting 20th & 21st century art work 1901 Convention Center Convention Center– Halls D & B  Dec. 2 – 5: 12 – 8 Dec. 5: 12 – 6 General Admission: $36 Catalogue $ 60  ARTBASELMIAMIBEACH.COM Aqua art fair  6th Edition Directors & Curators: Jaq Chartier and Dirk Park  44 galleries with innovative programming from the West Coast, greater USA and abroad. South Beach Aqua Hotel 1530 Collins Ave.  Preview Wed, Dec. 1: 8 -11 General public hours: Dec. 2 – 3 – 4: 11 – 8 Dec 5: 11 – 4  General Admission / Senior / Student $10 No Catalogue http://aquaartmiami.com/schedule.html DESIGN MIAMI  6th Edition Directors: Wava Carpenter, Acting Director / Craig Robins, Co-Founder and Principal. The global forum for design New Location: Temporary Structure Meridian Avenue & 19th Street. Miami Beach Convention Center P-LotDec. 1 – 4: 12 – 8; Dec. 5: 12 – 6 Admission: $25 / Reduced Rate: $15  DESIGNMIAMI.COM INK MIAMI ART FAIR  5th Edition Director: Michele Senecal Showcase of contemporary works on paper by internationally renowned artists South Beach Suites of Dorchester Hotel 1850 Collins Ave. (19th St.)  Preview Brunch Wed. Dec. 1, 10 – noon Dec. 2, 10 – 5 / Dec. 3 10 – 7 Dec. 5: 10 – 3  Admission: Free  INKARTFAIR.COM NADA ART FAIR 8th Edition Director: Heather Hubbs Featuring 90 galleries from 28 international cities, the fair celebrates new and innovative contemporary art from rising talents around the globe Deauville Beach Resort 6701 Collins Avenue (at 67th Street)  Opening Preview Dec. 2 by invitation only Dec. 3 – 4: 11 – 8; Dec. 5: 11 – 6Admission: Free Catalogue will be featured online by ARTLOG NEWARTDEALERS.ORG/MIAMI/2010 POOL ART FAIR 6th Edition Director: Thierry Alet An artists’ fair. A meeting ground for artists, galleries and curators South Beach Carlton Hotel 1433 Collins Ave.  Dec. 4 -5 - 6: 3 -10POOLARTFAIR.COM VERGE Artistic Director: Edouard SteinhauerInternational platform for the most exciting and interesting in new and emerging art South Beach Catalina Hotel 1732 Collins Ave.  Opening Night Preview Dec. 2 : 6 – 10 Dec. 3 – 4: 12 – 8 Dec. 5: 12 – 6  Preview Admission $ 20 General Admission: $10 Students/Seniors $5 VERGEARTFAIR.COM ZOOM ART FAIR 1st. Edition Director / Curators: Angeliki Georgiou / Sam Bardaouil & Shamim M. Momin  A selective group of regional and international galleries representing Artists from the Middle East and its Diaspora. South Beach South Seas Hotel 1751 Collins Ave. Dec. 2 – 4: 12 – 8 Dec.5: 12 – 6  General Admission: $20 / $ 15 ZOOMARTFAIR.COM

happy thanksgiving!!

save the turkeys!!! 

whatever you do decide to eat today, i hope you are surrounded by loved ones, and grateful for all in your life!!

i am in paris visiting some family. extremely grateful they live here and always have a place for me to stay. instead of the "american thanksgiving", my day will consist of my own version of what thanksgiving should be: savoring crepe sucre, croque monsieur, macaroons, chocolate, pain au chocolat, the typical french baguette and some weird smelly but tasty cheese, champagne, beaujolais nouveau!!, haribo smurfs (the best gummy smurfs on earth, and only sold in france or germany, and the main reason i came here...i see my family on facebook!!!)  and giving thanks to my fellow frenchies for the weight i will ever so gladly gain, but then burn right off as i walk and climb millions of steps!!!!


i hope you have a lovely, warm, miami thanksgiving!!! lots of food, lots of naps!

happy thanksgiving

MiMo Art Boulevard Festival, Sunday 11/28

Experience the first ever one of a kind Art Festival where the artists will work on the Boulevard and become the Art itself-revealing their process and engaging the viewers into their Art to create an interactive Art project.

As a pre- Art Basel event it is the “Kick Off” event to Miami’s Arts Week.

massage your back and bellies on black friday!

while the crazies are out shopping on black friday...go to the viceroy, and take some major advantage of 50% massages!!!! bring 2 un-wrapped toys for the children, and massage your full bellies/hangovers away!! 

SPA BLACK FRIDAY Benefiting Children’s Home Society-FL Southeastern Division Friday November 26th 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Visit The Spa at Viceroy Miami and  when you bring  two new, unwrapped toys you will receive 50% discount on massages.*   Reservations required. *Offer cannot be combined with any other specials or discounts. THE SPA AT VICEROY MIAMI 485 BRICKELL AVENUE MIAMI FL 33131 PH. 305.503.0369 www.viceroymiami.com/spa

fall is in the air..

beautiful sunny weekends. no humidity. and a breeze.

this is my absolute favorite time of year.

just wanted to share my weekend plans with you in case you are looking for something laid back,  cheap, and original miami outings.

saturday am: knaus berry farm is back open!! arrive early for their AMAZINGGGGG fresh baked, warm, gooey, cinnamony, cinnamon rolls. and if you can still manage to fill your stomach, you must have a milkshake!

for those living in the heart of miami, wake up early, and take a drive down to homestead. i promise you that it is well worth it. they open at 8am. 

and since you'll somewhat be in the area, stop by the redland farmers market along US 1 and SW 244th Street, pick up some fresh veggies/fruits for the thanksgiving holiday!! you can bargain with them too :-)

Knaus Berry Farm

15980 SW 248th St., Homestead
305.247.0668

http://www.knausberryfarm.com/location.html

sunday am: pinecrest farmer's market
one of my favorite things to do is ride my bike over to the pinecrest farmers market, in the pinecrest gardens (old parrot jungle) parking lot. the trees are my favorite, favorite, favorite part. lots of different stalls selling fruits/veggies, honey, soap, random jewelry, etc. i just enjoy the strolling..sometimes there is a french baker who makes the most amazing sourdough and ciabatta bread, and rugalla.......i hope he's there.

pinecrest gardens: 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Florida 33156 

i also like continuing the bike ride to matheson hammock park, and hanging out by the picnic benches by the bay/beach..so so pretty. we sure are lucky to live in paradise...especially when it's gorgeous outside!!!

happy beaujolais nouveau day!!

happy third thursday of november!! excited? non? cheer up!!!
tomorrow is friday, and today is the release of the 2010 beaujolais nouveau!
(aka: another reason to get drunk!)





some local frenchie spots will be having events:


George's Coconut Grove
George's South Miami
Angelique Euro Cafe Coral Gables
Anise Miami Beach
Buena Vista Deli
Da Leo Trattoria South Beach
Le Provencal Coral Gables
Lemon Twist Miami Beach
Miam Miam Miami Beach
Provence Grill Miami Beach
Red Bar Brickell
Sofitel Hotel Miami Airport
Vita Miami Beach
Wine Depot Miami Beach

naemi: national art exhibitions by the mentally ill

i have a soft spot for the mentally ill and art therapy. you and i may never truly know what it's like to battle a mental disease and the suffering that comes along with it, but i do believe that art heals and helps us grow and emerge. i've never heard of naemi before, but this looks like an interesting art exhibit. it will feature the art of the mentally ill....the exhibit opens this friday in little havana, and if you can't catch it this weekend, you should definately go next friday, november 26 during viernes culturales (little havana's art walk night)

Ramon Losa, Artist Book, 200 NAEMI,  National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill invites you to their annual International Outsider Art Exhibition, Fundraising and Meeting with the Artists Obrapia Fine Arts 648 SW 8th St. Miami, Fl 33135 P: 305 646 6752 Friday November 19 from 7:30 – 9 pm

November 19 – December 3, 2010  International Outsider Art Show The National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill (NAEMI) marks its 23 years of service to outsider art with and exhibition and fundraising event on November 19, 2010 at Obrapia Fine Arts Gallery in Little Havana. “With our Annual Exhibitions, we hope to bring additional attention to the struggle of those who have been diagnosed with mental illness,” said NAEMI’s Founder Juan Martin. “Our ultimate goal is to help these artists to be recognized and to fight the stigma that so often accompanies mental illness.” Featuring the works of artists from USA, Spain, Chile and Paraguay. All 30 works featured in the exhibition will be available for sale with proceeds benefiting the artists and NAEMI’s goal of helping artists with mental illness from around the world. In the past 22 years, NAEMI has been a pioneer of this field of outsider art by developing various projects, conferences, workshops and activities with experts in the visual arts, literary and mental health professions. NAEMI exhibitions have been annually shown in Miami and have circulated in various museums and art galleries throughout the United States and the world. About NAEMI:  Founded in 1988, NAEMI emerges while Juan Martin, the Executive Director, worked providing counseling to mentally disabled persons at a community mental health center in Miami. After encouraging a patient to paint as a way to escape his intense suffering, Martin remembers how he liked that art work and realized at that moment that there were probably many other talented persons in psychiatric hospitals waiting to be discovered. NAEMI have in his permanent collection near 1200 art works. Their final goal is to open a museum dedicated exclusively to the art of the mentally ill. For more information contact Juan Martín naemi@bellsouth.net  Hours of Exhibition: Monday - Friday 10 - 7 Saturday 11 - 5 P. 305 646 6751

bayside rocks. woodstock of reggae, this saturday!

the woodstock of reggae..coming to bayfront park this saturday, november 20th.
artists performing include: steel pulse, toots & the maytals, midnite, cultura profetica, kulcha shok muzik and more. tickets are $35 for general admission, $55 for vip.

happy 98th birthday tobacco road! friday, november 19

one of miami's oldest bars turns 98!!!! that is older then my grandma!!!
$10 cover, $0.98 drinks from 6pm-7:38pm

design district and wynwood art walk this saturday...

Second Saturdays in Wynwood and the Design District this weekend!! 
The art season is warming up with Art Basel one month away! :-)

CB2 Can Do. Help Fight Hunger, Receive a Discount!!!

What: CB2 is offering a 15% discount on any purchase, to customers who bring in 7 non-perishable items. The food items will be donated to Feeding South Florida to help fight hunger.

When: November 8-24

Where: CB2 Miami

South Beach
Lincoln Road Mall
1661 Jefferson Ave
Miami beach, FL

John Lennon Education Tour Bus

THE JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS

THIS WEEK IN MIAMI!!

*Veterans Day Film Screenings & John Lennon 70^th Birthday Celebration at The Betsy Hotel*

Miami, FL – November 10^th, 2010 – The John Lennon Education Tour Bus will be in Miami, FL for three special events this week. 

·         Thursday, November 11^th - Premiere screening of “Honor Our Veterans” and “Nothing Can Be Done But Something Can Be Said,” two new multi-media works that honor the contributions and sacrifices of Veterans.

Last year The Betsy brought the Lennon Bus to the Miami region for eight days to collect stories and pictures from local citizens honoring servicepersons and their families. On November 11, 2010, two video treatments of materials collected during last year’s project will be screened. One was created by and for young people by the John Lennon Bus and the other was created in association with the PG Family Foundation in New York City. Both will be accessible via YouTube for wider distribution after the official screening. The Lennon Bus will be parked at the Betsy Hotel and open for tours. Screenings are at 2pm & 7pm at the Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, South Beach, FL

·         Friday, November 12^th – John Lennon 70^th Birthday Celebration

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, The Betsy Hotel and Plum TV will be hosting a special celebration honoring John Lennon’s 70^th birthday. Guests will be able to tour the Lennon Bus, watch Yellow Submarine over cocktails in the Lobby Bar, enjoy Rock archive’s “Lennon Remembered” images in the Betsy’s halls and of course celebrate with drinks and cake. This event is free and open to the public. Bus tours begin at 5pm, Cocktails begin at 7pm. B Bar at the Betsy – 1440 Ocean Drive, South Beach, FL

·         Saturday, November 13^th – SAE Miami Bus Visit

The Lennon Bus will be open to the public on the SAE Miami campus. Stop by for tours of the state-of-the-art mobile Pro Audio and HD video recording facility.

Tours between 12pm & 3pm at SAE Miami, 16051 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL

*Stay tuned for details on the Lennon Bus’ return to Miami this Spring*

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit state-of-the-art mobile Pro Audio and HD video recording facility that Bus travels across the U.S. and Canada year-round, providing free tours and workshops at schools, retailers, festivals, on tours with headlining artists, and at major industry conferences. The Bus, a 501(c)(3) venture, is made possible through the generosity of sponsors including Apple, NAMM, Gibson Guitar, Epiphone, Mont Blanc, Sony, Avid, Roland, Mackie, GHS Strings, Sonicbids, Disc Makers, Audio-Technica, Blackheart Amps, Ampeg, Boss, Digital Media Academy, Aphex Systems, Glyph Technologies, Neutrik, Music Player Network, Propellerhead, Musician’s Friend, Harris Corporation, Ableton, Apogee, Litepanels, Applied Acoustics Systems, Antares, McDSP, IK Multimedia, Native Instruments, Slingerland Drums, Bogen Imaging, Creative Allies, and Noise Industries. The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is made possible by an agreement with Yoko Ono Lennon.  Brian Rothschild is Founder and Director of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. Visit

www.lennonbus.org 

Miami Music Festival Returns..November 12-14, 2010

Last year was the inaugural year for the Miami Music Festival, and glad to see that it is coming back this November. $25 advanced purchase for the 3-day pass, is a great deal to spend a weekend supporting our local bands and venues! The schedule hasn't been posted yet, but stay tuned here: http://www.miamimusicfestival.org/index.php

The Miami Music Festival and its emerging artists' conference return this November with a new and expanded schedule, new venues and more new music than ever. The MMF will again feature acts in a wide variety of genres from Florida, around the U.S. and around the world, performing for the music industry, the press, the local community of music fans and visitors to Miami. In 2010, the festival will add shows in major theaters, two daytime, multi-stage sessions and use of more clubs throughout the city. Working with "Live Miami," a new initiative promoting the city's live music venues, and as the centerpiece of "Live Music Month in Miami," The Miami Music Festival is taking its next steps in support of live musical performance and emerging artists.

The Festival's conference will again give emerging artists the opportunity to refine their craft, interact with industry experts, and network with other artists from around the world. And exhibitors will again have the opportunity to present their products and services to artists on the rise. Now in its second year, The Miami Music Festival is itself emerging as a premier event for discovering and enjoying new music in one of the greatest entertainment cities in the world.

girls night out..nov 10 & 11, 6-10pm

Hello, sunshine! Girls Night Out is making its way to Miami and you’re invited! (We know you’ve missed us.) Discover unique designers, sip our delectable drinks, and cap your night with some pretty pampering and glorious Goodie Bags (trust us, you don’t want to miss the goodies).

Score $10 OFF Goodie Bag Tickets TODAY!

the art season begins!!

Just this weekend alone...(all free!!)

Friday:
Coral Gables First Fridays

Saturday:
Lincoln Road Art Walk, 7-10pm
Coconut Grove Art Walk, 7pm
South Miami Art Festival, 10am-6pm http://chambersouth.chambermaster.com/events/details/39th-annual-south-miami-art-festival-700

Sunday:
South Miami Art Festival 10am-6pm http://chambersouth.chambermaster.com/events/details/39th-annual-south-miami-art-festival-700

Buick Regal Remix Party

YOU'RE INVITED: Buick Regal Remix Miami Featuring the Plain White T's and the 2011 Buick Regal GS   WHAT: Witness the birth of the new Buick Regal GS -- while enjoying South Fla-inspired cuisine, complimentary cocktails and a concert performance by Plain White T's -- all at Regal Remix Miami, an event so awesomely royal, Prince Harry already RSVP'd, even though he wasn't invited. To RSVP, just click below, and get ready for the future of automotive excellence. WHEN: Tomorrow: Thursday, November 4th 8:00PM - 11:00PM WHERE: Grand Central 697 North Miami Ave (at NE 7th Street) Downtown Miami Free Valet http://www.thrillist.com/RegalRemixMiami  Must be 21+ to attend. Invite non-transferable. Please Drink Responsibly.

Launch Arte Miami, Starting Saturday Nov. 6th

The funny thing is that I submitted this idea to the James L. Knight "Knight Arts Challenge" back in Spring. My words didn't win them over, but I'm glad that the idea is coming around. A Flea Market in the Design District. Will this be Miami's Portobello Road!? I hope we really get a chance to see true Miami talent in whatever art form they pursue, and some cool art deco vintage pieces wouldn't hurt. I really am excited and I hope it is a success!!!

Location:
Free to the public
Saturdays
11AM - 7PM
121 NE 36th Street
Miami, FL


At LAUNCH Miami Market, you can find:
*Jewelry
*Accessories
*Vintage
*Clothing
*Fashion
*Art
*Handbags
*Hats
*Handmade leather goods
*Culinary Artists
*Music
*Antiques/ Rare finds

LAUNCH Miami Market is now accepting emerging designer entries!
For inquiries email: info@launcharte.com
For space reservations email: reservations@launcharte.com

http://launcharte.com/