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Movies on the Plaza: War Horse – Friday, June 21, 2013, starting at 8pm


Brickell World Plaza: 600 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131
Cost: Free!

Movies on the Plaza presents: War Horse, a tale of incredible loyalty, hope and tenacity directed by Steven Spielberg. Based on the Tony award-winning Broadway play, and set against the sweeping canvas of World War I, this deeply heartfelt story begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and his young trainer Albert. When they're forced apart by war, we follow Joey's extraordinary journey as he changes and inspires the lives of everyone he meets.

Movies on the Plaza is a free, family-friendly event sponsored by Brickell World Plaza each month.
Parking is free in the surface lot. Chair rentals are available.
Bring dinner. Bring snacks. Coolers are allowed, but please, no glass or bottles. 
Movies nights are subject to favorable weather conditions. 

(Rain make-up date: Saturday, June 22, 2013)


Friday, June 21, 2013 • 7pm – 11pm
Musicians will also play later at select restaurants & clubs.

A live music celebration in the streets, public areas, restaurants and cafes by amateur and professional musicians during the longest day of the year and first day of summer, the summer solstice and the first day of winter, the shortest day of the year. People wander from place to place and enjoy a night of free music of all styles from classical to funk, R&B, rock, blues, jazz and more.

The Fete de la Musique, thought up by an American musician in 1976 to build peace by the means of music, first took place in Paris / France in 1982, and is now celebrated world-wide in more than 450 cities in over 100 countries.

Fete de la Musique Coconut Grove is always celebrated on the 21st of June and the 21st of December.

Band Line-up:

Munera
Barrioactivo
Brazil Rose Max
Earthshine Duo
Sunshine Stompers
Jubal MD 
The Coconut Grove Drum Circle
Ghost of Greyhound
Coral Cubana
Rodiles
Peter Betan
The Crackers- blues and rock
Treebo
Choral Cubana
Kuyayky Children's Orchestra
Cuban Pete and the Hialeah Hooligans
Federico Ulibarri

More Bands coming... current listings subject to change. 





Welcome back Weekend!

Miami Painting by: Nady Paint

So good to see you, and the sunshine. Hopefully the sunshine is here to stay!!
This weekend will be all about relaxing, playing outside, planting some new plants, visiting pops, and perhaps, finally finishing unpacking and doing laundry. Really haven't adjusted back to reality after vacation..it's more exciting to live out of suitcases..

Didn't get a chance to blog much this week, but there are a few things going on around town this weekend!

FRIDAY
DWNTWN Miami Concert Series- Free show by EGINE


SATURDAY

Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project- Volunteer to help keep our beaches "barefoot friendly"

Feverish Pops- It's HOT outside! Have you tried the amazingly refreshing popsicles here? No? GO!!


Redland Summer Fruit Festival- Tropical fruits...yum!!! 

Bird Road Art Walk (old post, but you get the idea)

SUNDAY

Spend the day with your dad and feed him!!! (Or at least call him!)
Coral Gables Restaurant Week- Dad's don't ask for much. Space. Food. Beer. Sports. Lots of spots to choose from in Coral Gables, and I'm sure they will all show the Heat game.

In any case, there are always things to do via our Miami Musts list!

Happy Weekend to you!

Back from vacating the magical land of Miami. I heard we didn't miss out on much other than some rain, thunderstorms, occasional sunshine and humidity hair nightmare stories. It's hard to adjust to work and blogging when all you think about is being cell phone and internet free (more so now that we know the government is reading/listening to our really exciting lives), rum and cokes and sand in your toes.
But alas, reality sets in and if there is no motivation to "work" then we shall EAT!

Coral Gables Restaurant Week has begun, from June 10th-30th.
Your favorite restaurants will be offering prix fixe three course menus.
Three weeks to try them all out!!! 
Coral Gables Restaurant Week
All of the restaurants participating this year are here



Vacation! 
As the word implies, we are going on vacation.
Vacating Miami, cell phones, emails, twitter, blogging until June....
Pretty much vacating anything electronic other than a camera!


We'll be back in June! 
May is for M-Path. Join us May 23 to Celebrate!

Date: May 23, 2013
Time: Happy Hour, 5-7pm
Location: Titanic Restaurant and Brewery, 5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Ride your bike or walk to Titanic Brewery and get drink specials and free appetizers! 
Bike valet will be provided by Green Mobility Network. 

Click here to RSVP



Shops at Midtown Miami is excited to announce the 2nd film in our Midtown Miami Moonlit Movie series! We are showing Oscar winning film Life of Pi from Director Ang Lee. 
Join us on Wednesday May 22nd at 8pm to view this critically acclaimed film adapted from the New York Times Bestseller.
Bring the whole family out or make it a date night! Don't forget your beach chairs and blankets!
We'll see you at Fountain Plaza on May 22nd to see Life of Pi!
Almost Memorial Day Weekend....Almost Memorial Day Weekend.......
Even though it is pretty much summer in Miami year round, Memorial Day Weekend starts off the real summer season in Miami. Long sunny days, random hellish rain storms, beach days, bike rides, boating, BBQ's, iced coffee...you get my drift. Almost time..Our last weekend in Miami before the true summer season (and probably the last weekend in town for most locals this month.....you know everyone runs away next weekend...right?) 

Cheers to the weekend!! What will you do?
(Pic below is from the amazing Official Miami Book)

FRIDAY
If you have never been to this event in Little Haiti...(or to Little Haiti period), check out this monthly event hosted by Rhythm Foundation. It's a great night of Haitian Kompas, art, food, dancing and culture. All we hear/see are negative images of Haiti...when the reality is Haiti is a beautiful, beautiful country with amazing food, beautiful beaches, incredible art, and music that just gets you in an undescribable mood. 
side note: white haitians exist. biased opinion :-)

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
A free movie in the heart of the city.
Bring chairs/blankets/snacks (and your drinks in a flask)
Great date/friends/family night!


SATURDAY
Have you been to Fairchild recently? Seen the new butterfly gardens?
If not, this may be the perfect intro into Fairchild's butterfly world.
Fairchild is hosting Miami's first-ever Butterfly Migration Parade, a day full of butterfly-themed family fun. Participate in the whimsical parade down Old Cutler Road from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., then spend the day at Fairchild from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to join in fun activities like the butterfly costume contest, live music and butterfly viewings. Tasty treats are provided by the Glasshouse Café and food trucks. Make sure to visit the Wings of the Tropics exhibit to marvel at the thousands of vibrantly colored butterflies swooping overhead.

An original artist warehouse community off of Bird Road/SR 826.
Great art walk in another unexplored part of town
(unless you grew up here! we've all been to Tropical Park, and Tropical Chinese Restaurant
 which are near by) 

Saturday 5/18 is also International Museum Day
The Miami participants of International Museum Day:
Special events include a Fantasy Theatre Factory performance at 3 p.m. of ”Gordon Gumshoe – Fantasy Detective.”
Docent-led tours of New Work Miami 2013 and Frames of Reference are at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.


SUNDAY
Nothing really exciting to share going on this Sunday...relax & enjoy the sunshine!
Our usual favorite is the Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market and if you feel orchid-y, check out the Redland International Orchid Show (If you're heading this far southwest, grab some juice at Robert is Here and check out the amazingly unknown and beautiful Wat Buddharangsi Thai Temple!)
(so I lied..there may be really cool things to do this Sunday!)


As always, make your own adventures in Miami, and check out our Miami Musts for ideas!
Happy Weekend!
Friday May 17, 2013
Big Night in Little Haiti

Sak Pase!
May is Haitian Heritage Month, and some wonderful events are planned for the Little Haiti Cultural Center to celebrate, and Big Night in Little Haiti will be a highlight.

Friday May 17th, 6pm - 10pm
Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59 Terrace, Miami 33137
FREE
Big Night in Little Haiti celebrates Haitian Heritage Month

Live concerts in the plaza by konpa legends Skah Shah #1 and rising new stars X-Tassy
Also featuring Rara Lakay, DJ Mack of Mizikpam.com, and ESMIA Children's Orchestra of Miami Music Project
in the gallery, Donna Karan's Discover Haiti, presented by Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance and Urban Zen Project
Delicious kreyol cuisine, cold drinks, activities for kids and much more.

Produced by Rhythm Foundation and the Little Haiti Cultural Center
Major support from the John S and James L Knight Foundation and Boom
Join us for


Saturday, May 18, 2013 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(& the third Saturday of every month) 

Miami's Bird Road Art District is centrally located
just east of the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826) and south of Bird Road (SW 40 St).
Most of the studios are located just off of SW 74 & SW 75 Ave.

Experience Miami's Art Scene at the 
Bird Road Art Walk!

If you haven't been to the Bird Road Art Walk, you're missing out on the walk that does away with formal galleries and takes you behind-the-scenes into the working studios of 30+ Miami-based independent artists and alternative spaces.
On the third Saturday of each month the artists' open their doors from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, each venue offers their own exhibitions, refreshments and artistic vibes to create a unique experience for art collectors and enthusiasts alike. Here the emphasis is all about the ART. 

Miami New Times recognized the Bird Road Art Walk as Miami's Best Art Walk 2011. Miami New Times Best of Miami 

The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists and creative businesses founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts, collectors and the South Florida community to the Bird Road Art District. 
Brickell World Plaza  is hosting another Movie Night on Friday, May 17, 2013.
We will be screening Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade!


 Friday, May 17th 2013. from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Movies on the Plaza is a free, family-friendly event sponsored by Brickell World Plaza each month.

Parking is free in the surface lot. Chair rentals are available.

Bring dinner. Bring snacks. Coolers are allowed, but please, no glass or bottles. Movies nights are subject to favorable weather conditions.

For more information please call (305) 384-7170
Where: Brickell World Plaza
600 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33131



Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Matheson Hammock Park to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Spread your wings and join us for Fairchild's first-ever Butterfly Migration Parade starring you!

Fairchild is hosting Miami's first-ever Butterfly Migration Parade, a day full of butterfly-themed family fun. Participate in the whimsical parade down Old Cutler Road from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., then spend the day at Fairchild from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to join in fun activities like the butterfly costume contest, live music and butterfly viewings. Tasty treats are provided by the Glasshouse Café and food trucks. Make sure to visit the Wings of the Tropics exhibit to marvel at the thousands of vibrantly colored butterflies swooping overhead. 

Admission is free for parade participants, Fairchild members and children 5 and under,
$25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, and $12 for children 6-17.
Participants will line up from 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Butterfly Migration Parade begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Matheson Hammock Park entrance. The road will close to vehicular traffic from approximately 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. until all the participants have entered Fairchild.

Head south on Old Cutler Road from the Matheson Hammock Park entrance with a delightful caravan of whimsical, wonderful floats, bands and much more. Be sure to dress up and bring your butterfly wings to celebrate our fluttering friends!

Then, once the parade reaches Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, you are invited for a full day of butterfly-themed family fun!
Mondays...suck. 
Check out O Cinema & Love and Vegetables as they present
LOVE AND A MOVIE!

Perfect way to unwind on a crazy Monday evening, and perfect dinner for Miami Vegans or those who celebrate Meatless Mondays!


The Movie:

GIMME THE LOOT

Malcolm and Sofia, two determined teens from the Bronx, are the ultimate graffiti-writers. When a rival gang buffs their latest masterpiece, they must hatch a plan to get revenge by tagging an iconic NYC landmark, but they need to raise $500 to pull off their spectacular scheme.

Over the course of two whirlwind, sun-soaked summer days, Malcolm and Sofia travel on an epic urban adventure involving black market spray cans, illicit bodegas, stolen sneakers, a high wire heist, and a beautiful, rich girl’s necklace that is literally their key to becoming the biggest writers in the City.

The Menu:

Graffiti Salad
Create your own art on the tray with a medley of black beans, lentils, squash, greens, millet,
and house sprouts, and with a splash of three different seasonal dressings: Spicy Mango Lime, White Bean Cucumber, and Green Goddess

The Loot: Portobello Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde
Assemble your own taquitos from a selection of marinated mushroom strips, Earth ‘N Us Farm greens, salsa verde, and spicy mango chutney.

Bronx Summer Quinoa Pilaf
Enjoy a mixture of South Florida Summer Vegetables cooked together with Quinoa and a
mixture of spices and flavors found along 187th Street.

6 Train Sweet Potato Fries
Our Salt and Vinegar Sweet Potato Fries are just like riding the 6 train into the Pelham Bay Park
Station: a little sweet, a little salty, and a whisper of sour.

Dessert: Big Apple Crumb Cake
We hit a homerun with this Big Apple Cake, created with local cane sugar, our special Bronx Spice Mixture, and finished with Graffiti Writing Crumb Topping.

Mid Movie Snack: Chocolate Sun Pillows
Chocolate and Sunflower Butter may come from two different neighborhoods, but that doesn’t
stop their friendship. We stuff Sunflower Butter inside little chocolate pillows to create a love that
has no boundaries.

About Love and Vegetables:

Love and Vegetables is a Community pop-up Cafe that operates on a pay-what-you-can basis throughout South Florida. Love and Vegetables’ mission is to feed all in our community with dignity and respect, regardless of means to pay; if guests cannot afford their meal, they are welcome to volunteer their time in exchange. In addition to its healthy, creative, vegan fare, the cafe also offers educational workshops and opportunities to learn about growing, minding, harvesting, and preparing vegetables and vegan dishes.

O Cinema Wynwood
90 NW 29th Street Miami, FL
(305) 571-9970
Sun is shining, weather is sweet. Make you want to move...your dancing feet!
Welcome Back Weekend! Have a happy and relaxing one!


FRIDAY

SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
Call your mother! Happy Mother's Day!
Funny Mother's Day Ecard: Happy Mother's Day to a mom who didn't intentionally get knocked up to be on MTV. 

Blackbird Ordinary Bird Bash
Celebrating 1.5 Year Anniversary!!!!
May 11, 2013 5-10pm



Bands: Spam Allstars, Deaf Poets, Eagle Chief (formerly Arboles Libres)
DJs: Contra, Sharpsound, Haitian Hillbilly, Damion Yancy, Louie Arson, Patrick Walsh
*Open bar 5-6pm
*Drink specials all night
*Carnival games, snowcones, cotton candy, & a dunk tank!
*We'll also have a couple food trucks out front 
*21+, No cover