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Thursday, September 26, 2013
Happy Hour at The Conrad Hotel Bar, LVL25

On Sept. 26 from 5-9 p.m. The Conrad hotel, @LvL 25 is teaming up with Food Network’s City Eats to host a reverse the clock happy hour.

On the 25th Floor, you can Rise Above Them All and catch an irresistible sunset while sipping on half-priced cocktails and bar snacks. City Eats will also be giving away a number of limited free goodies.

Bar Bites include:

- French fries with creamy truffle aioli

-2 different types of savory Flatbreads

-Lightly fried calamari with saffron aioli

-Tender chicken sliders with ricotta, grapes and almond mayonnaise 

-Decadent ham croquets with saffron aioli
Friday, September 27, 2013
7:00pm – 11:00pm

Combining the worlds of luxury and casual comfort, The Cluck will showcase some of the nations top chefs as they battle it out preparing their version of the classic Fried Chicken. Toast the night away during our Veuve Clicquot Champagne Reception as well as our premium open cocktail bars while you taste the culinary masterpieces and cast your vote to help decide who is the reigning winner of The Cluck. Featuring more than a dozen of South Florida’s top chefs showcasing their take on this classic dish paired with their signature sides, this night is sure to be a thrill featuring live entertainment and celebrity guest hosts. This delicious night will take place in Miami’s hottest new venue, Studio 255, located in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood Arts District.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities, an organization that finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.

Admission: $85 online $100 at the door

(Note: Tickets are limited and may not be available for purchase at the door if sold out)

Cluck Miami is a VIP experience, all tickets include access to:
Unlimited restaurant tastings from 10-plus high-caliber, Miami restaurants.
Access to Welcoming Champagne Reception presented by Veuve Clicquot Champagne (7-8pm) featuring complimentary endless bubbles.
Access to Bombay Sapphire World Bazaar featuring complimentary cocktails all night and mixologist demonstrations throughout the event.
Complimentary cocktails by Chambord Flavored Vodka - which pairs great with champagne.
Complimentary specialty microbrew created for Cluck Miami from Wynwood Brew Lab, set to open this fall.
Complimentary keepsake glass champagne flute.
Token to help decide which restaurant is the winner of Cluck Miami.
Special offers from local merchants.
Studio 255, 255 NW 25th Street, Wynwood Arts District, Miami, FL 33127
Saturday, September 21, 2013, 4pm
Beer Snob Pub Crawl


Join us as we kick off autumn and Oktoberfest! The Beer Snob Bicycle Pub Crawl returns for its eighth installment come Saturday, September 21st 2013. Once again we'll be visiting a few new establishments and some old favorites so be sure to check out the itinerary & map provided below. Join as as we celebrate good beer, food and cycling! Come experience for yourself why the New Times dubbed us Best Urban Bike Ride 2011 and Best Activity While Intoxicated 2010.

We'll be starting off at 4pm at 5 Napkin Grill on South Beach! We'll then make a stop at The Abbey, World Of Beer (Midtown), Gramps, and finally The Filling Station. The pub crawl conveniently ends near the Government Center Metrorail Station in Downtown Miami for those who wish to take the train back home vs riding. 

Suggested route available here. Total distance is approximately 9 miles (13 miles if you ride from downtown to Miami Beach).

Remember to bring a bicycle lock. A light is also recommended since it'll be dusk by the time we leave the last bar. The pub crawl should be over by 9:30pm. Cyclists ride at their own risk and assume responsibility for their own safety!

Please remember to DRINK RESPONSIBLY, obey all traffic laws and be courteous to others. This is not a Critical Mass ride and there will be no corking. We invite you to come out and have a good time, meet new cyclists, try some different beers, but most importantly to ride safely. 21+


Below is a list of the bars we will be visiting (in order) : 

*For those who wish to ride from downtown to the first stop on Miami Beach via Venetian Causeway with a group, we'll be meeting at the Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station (formerly Omni - 15th/Biscayne) at 3:30pm.

Bring cash and tip your bartenders!

4:00pm
455 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
$4 cans of New Belgium "Shift" + $4 on ALL drafts.

5:00pm
1115 16th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
All Abbey house brews $4.50 (Abbey Immaculate IPA, Brother Dan's Double, Brother Aaron's Quadruple, and Father Theodore's Imperial Stout). Cash only for the specials!

6:15pm
World of Beer (Midtown)
3252 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 112
Miami, FL 33137
$2 off ALL drafts.

7:15pm
176 NW 24th Street
Miami, FL 33127
$4 New Belgium "Sunshine Wheat", "Fat Tire", and Harpoon "Summer Beer".

8:15pm
95 Southeast 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33131
$3 New Belgium (Fat Tire, Shift Lager, Ranger IPA), Narragansett, Abita Satsuma Wit, Bells Two Hearted, PBR, Magic Hat #9, UFO White, UFO Pumpkin, Avery IPA, White Rascal, Hazed & Infused, Dale's Pale Ale, Mama's Little Yella Pils, Blue Point White IPA, Shiner Bock, and Wood Chuck Amber. *FOOD - $5 pulled pork sandwiches with Big Easy BBQ sauce!
Saturday, September 21, 2013
RedBull Flug Tag
at Bayfront Park
Hangars open at noon
First flight at 2:00pm
EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 

On September 21st, Red Bull Flugtag will land in Bayfront Park, situated on the blue waters of Biscayne Bay. So Miami, let’s see some of that classic Latin swagger. And to the rest of the southeast, we want to see if a melting pot of cultures can translate into a melting pot of wacky flying machines.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
WoodyStock at Peacock Park


The Woody Foundation is pleased to announce that they are hosting their first benefit concert Woodystock presented by City National Bank on Saturday, September 21st from 3:00-8:00pm at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove. Cris Cab will be preforming at the concert along with appearances from Jahfe, ArtOfficial, Problem Kids and Lanco-O of Kulcha Shok Muzik. This show marks a homecoming for Cris Cab as he looks forward to hitting the stage in front of his family, friends and local fans.This is a free concert open to the public.

Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Woody Foundation who supports those affected by spinal cord injuries. Woodystock is a local free grassroots event for all music and art lovers. Along with the concert local artists will be exhibiting their work in gallery setting. 

The namesake of The Foundation, James “Woody” Beckham suffered his spinal cord injury making a rugby tackle in January 2011. After this sporting accident Woody was so thankful for the support he received from his own community that he wanted to continue this effort of support for others. Two and a half years later the Woody Foundation has helped raise awareness and funds for organizations like The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Jackson Rehabilitation Hospital and Shake-A-Leg Miami.
Join us for


Saturday, September 21, 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. 
Friday September 20th, 6pm to 10pm

FREE Every third Friday, enjoy a night of music, art, food, culture and fun, produced by The Rhythm Foundation and Little Haiti Cultural Center.
Big Night in Little Haiti was named Best Festival by New Times Best of Miami.

One Miami Broward Carnival kicks off at Big Night with a masquerade pageant. Musically, we go from young folky sensations Aroze Twoubadou to classic old school konpa from Les Freres Dejean. Les Freres Dejean will bring you right back to the golden age of konpa, playing a party in the elegant hotel ballroom of Port-au-Prince in the 1960s. Now based in Miami, the group has not slowed down at all. Be ready to dance.

Here’s a taste of Aroze Twoubadou, in an earlier show at the Little Haiti Cultural Center
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Art Days 2013, from September 20-22, features a special tour just for you! 
Whether you are walking, biking, a history buff or a art connoisseur Art Days offers unique insight in to the arts and culture of a burgeoning Downtown Miami.  
   
            
BeachedMiami Bike Tours
 
Saturday, September 21
Sunday, September 22
2-5pm
Beached Miami is hosting a group bike ride through Downtown Miami to discover significant cultural sites and experience Art Days Fringe projects. This FREE bike ride features guest speakers and artist performances along the route and a delicious post-ride picnic catered by Pollo Tropical.

The ride leaves from the Art Days Hub at Grand Central Park. 
All riders must RSVP at www.beachedmiami.com/artdays 
There are only 50 spots per ride and it's FREE, so don't wait!
BYOB: Bring Your Own Bike  
Curated Walking Tours
Artist T. Wheeler Castillo curates free Walking Tours that give an insider look into the burgeoning art scene in Downtown Miami.  Four immersive tours thread contemporary art  conversations and offer experiences of key subjects, such as architecture and art spaces, within the neighborhood: 
   

Friday, September 20  
      Three Buildings  11am-12:30pm
      Meeting at The Freedom Tower ­ (600 Biscayne Blvd)
Friday, September 20
      An Object, A Craft, and Ideas (CRAFT)  2-3:30pm
      Meet at The Wolfsonian ­FIU Downtown Study Centre ­ (21 SE 1 Ave)
Sunday, September 22
      Art Spaces  11am-12:30pm
      Meet at the DWNTWN Art House ­ (100 NE 11 St)
Sunday, September 22
      An Object, A Craft, and Ideas (PRINT)  2-3:30pm   
      Meet at DWNTWN Art House ­ (100 NE 11 St)
Tours are FREE and space is limited to 15 per tour, so REGISTER NOW  by emailing:downtownarthouse@gmail.com  with the chosen tour title in the subject line.
HistoryMiami Tours
HistoryMiami offers daily tour of their incredible collection as well as unique walking tours especially for Art Days.
Friday, September 20  
     HistoryMiami Collection 1-2pm
     Meet at HistoryMiami
 
     Mary Brickell Village to Miami Circle Walking Tour 6-7:30pm 
     Meet at Mary Brickell Village
 
Saturday, September 21 
     HistoryMiami Collection 11am-12pm & 2-3pm
     Meet at HistoryMiami
     Downtown Architecture Walking Tour  3:30-5pm 
     Meet at HistoryMiami   
 
Sunday, September 22
     HistoryMiami Collection 11am-12pm & 2-3pm
      Meet at HistoryMiami 
Olympia Theater Tours
Experience the historic Olympia Theater from the balcony to the basement covering 87 years of history. 
Friday, September 20
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Saturday, September 21  
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm 

All tours are free!  Call 305-374-2444 or  
visit olympiatheater.org for more information.  
Progressive Studio Tour

Visit with the resident artists of The Artisan Lounge.  Each artist will present a "mini artist talk" and show their works in progress.
 
Saturday, September 21  
Tour begins at 12pm and progresses every 15 minutes. 

Visit theartisanlounge.com for a list of artists and  
a complete schedule.   
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Open House at The Bar Method by Sunset Place

Ladies (and gents who are interested..) If you haven't tried The Bar Method, here is your chance to try a free class. It's a great workout to tone and shape your body. YOU WILL BE SORE in places you did not know existed!!! Give it a try!!

The Bar Method Miami
OPEN HOUSE
Are you curious about The Bar Method? Ready to reshape your body?
You're invited to our Open House Saturday, September 21, 2013.

FREE Classes for First-Timers at 
12:30pm and 1:00pm.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED


What You Need to Know:
- Weart pants that cover your knees, a top that covers your midriff
and socks.

- Arrive 15 minutes early for your first class. 

For everyone's safety, new students can't enter class late.

Reservations are required. Classes will fill up, so call today to reserve your space.305.668.7738.
Or visit our website and reserve online right now! 

Try the workout that is creating leaner-looking bodies in over 75 locations throughout 
the US and Canada.

Special offers and discounts will be offered if you decide to become a member during the 
Open House.

See You at The Bar!
Saturday, September 14, 2013
DiverCycles Bike Ride starting at Government Center at 10am

Bike Ride celebrating diversity in Miami and supporting immigration reform with a path to citizenship.

Join us in a route passing by Little Havana to Little Haiti.
We will stop at an ACLU of Florida Mural “I am here” created by the Dominican artist Ruben Ubiera, inspired by the real stories of Floridians dealing with our harsh immigration policies.
Ubiera will be at the location to share details about the interactivity of the mural, and José Machado, one of the people represented in the art piece, will be sharing his immigration story with the riders.

At Little Haiti, we will do a tour to the Little Haiti Cultural Center,
and will enjoy some traditional Haitian Cusine (bring cash).
Thursday September 12, 2013-Sunday September 15, 2013
at O Cinema



Adding to Miami’s art and cultural offerings, the 1st Annual Miami Fashion Film Festival (MIAfff), held September 12-15, 2013, will showcase and celebrate films and filmmakers that creatively examine the art, culture, and business of fashion, both locally and internationally.

Offering a close and colorful look at the creative and fast-paced world of the fashion industry, screenings include documentaries, narratives, fashion shorts, fashion-in-film classics as well as style-filled movies that have inspired our love of fashion.

Through screenings and added programming, MIAfff will engage the community in conversation to explore the opportunities and challenges within fashion that youth, women, and industry professionals face.

The Miami Fashion Film Festival benefits Fashion Inspires More (FIM).
FESTIVAL HAPPENINGS: 

SCREENINGS:






FACING FASHION CHAT SERIES:



Made in Miami


WORKSHOPS:



EXHIBITS:
Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 9am
Meet at the Miami Beach Bicycle Center and ride with the community.

The Miami Beach Community Ride is brought to you
by Miami Beach Bicycle Center and the City of Miami Beach.
This ride is perfect to meet and greet new people, get exercise, and have a great time.
Thanks to the Miami Beach Police, the traffic is stopped and the riders can enjoy a continuous safe ride.
At the half way point the riders stop to drink water and take a quick breath.
The best thing about the ride is that its FREE!
The ride is every second Saturday of the month starting from the store at 9am.

Miami Beach Bicycle Center
601 5th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Starting at 1pm, $45

Bottomless Mimosa's Paint Nite Miami at Brickell's Fado Irish Pub
Artist: Ami Lawson

In just about two hours, while you’re sipping on a cocktail, Ami Lawson will guide you through each painting so that you come up with your own unique masterpiece at the end of the night that you will be amazed YOU created. Everything you will need will be provided: canvas, paints, brushes and even a smock.
Bring your fun loving friends and have a few cocktails to keep the sprits high and inhibitions to a minimum and we'll make sure your inner Picasso is unleashed. It's all simple and completely stress free! Everyone gets a gold star! Absolutely no painting experience is needed.

Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your new masterpiece.
Acrylic paint in primary colors and 16”x20” canvases provided at all of our events.
Saturday, September 7 at 6pm
Miami-Visually Speaking Author Event at Books and Books-Coral Gables

This is one of our favorite coffee table books.
The most beautifully captured photos of Miami!
It's a shame we won't be able to attend this event... #CanesvsGators Game!!!
If you can't attend..you should still purchase this book anyways, it's absolutely gorgeous, and worth the price! 



Miami - Visually Speaking by Kiko Ricote is a lavish coffee table book contains over 200 pages of full-color photographs that convey the visual richness of Miami, and its tropical urban surroundings. "This book is my love letter to Miami," says Venezuelan-born photographer Kiko Ricote. Text is nonexistent in this wittily-organized collection of photographs: from breathtaking landscapes, fascinating aerial views, urban details, miles of beaches and colorful skies the city is famous for, this artful book perfectly captures the true experience of this tropical paradise. "My goal with the book is to show that this beautiful city is worthy of admiration from all," says Kiko, who previously published the bestseller coffee table book, Key Biscayne - Island Paradise.

About the Author

Born in Caracas, Venezuela to Spanish parents, Kiko Ricote has always loved adventure. At 17, he and a friend traveled through Latin America in a VW van with two surfboards and a guitar. After a year, he returned to Venezuela and landed work as a model, eventually making it to Europe. He found work in Milan's fashion world, then in Zurich he picked up a camera fro the first time. When a Swiss agency hired him to photograph emerging models, his second career was born. For 20 years, he worked as both model and photographer, spending time in Amsterdam, Zurich, Munich, Sydney, Los Angeles, and Mexico City. Finally, in 1995, he made Miami his home. He lives in Key Biscayne with his wife and three daughters.

Books and Books Coral Gables
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Thursday, September 12 at 6pm
Celebrity Chef Giada de Laurentiis to Host Book Signing 
at Books & Books, Bal Harbour for New Children Series
Giada de Laurentiis, celebrity chef and host of Giada at Home on the Food Network, is releasing a new series of children’s books called Recipe for Adventure and will be bringing her book signing tour to readers in South Florida at Books & Books in Bal Harbour Shops. 

The series will detail the journey of siblings Alfie and Emilia
and their culinary experiences in great food cities around the world. 

Books & Books, Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue, Second Level (near Neiman-Marcus)
Bal Harbour, FL 33154

Ticketing and Signing Guidelines: For attendance, you may purchase and pick up vouchers at Books & Books in Bal Harbour Shops, Coral Gables or Miami Beach. Vouchers may also be ordered online or by calling one of these store locations to reserve for will call pickup the night of the Bal Harbour event. 

The voucher will be given in exchange for your purchase of Recipe for Adventure: Naples and Recipe for Adventure: Paris ($13.98 + tax) and serves as entry for one family (up to 4 people) to the Giada de Laurentiis personal appearance and autographing event.
The books will be distributed on September 12. 

For more information please call Books & Books, Bal Harbour at 305.864.4241.