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Saturday, April 19, 2014
Sweatstock #5
Begins at 9am


RECORD STORE DAY 2014 + SWEATSTOCK #5!

Doors open at 9am for the Record Store Day exclusives! 
At 11am we are honored to welcome super special guest ERIC BURDON of The Animals and War for an autograph signing! 

2pm: The Main Stage + Audio Junkie Stage at Churchill’s kick off! Main Stage Lineup: AJ DAVILA of DAVILA 666 (San Juan, PR), SUNBEARS! (Jacksonville), TELEKINETIC WALRUS, EONS, NOBODIES, EAGLE CHIEF, MY DEER, KAZOOTS, and THE BOWS & TIES, with DJs CHALK, MR. BROWN, ACTION PAT, and WOOZLES between bands! 

Audio Junkie Stage Lineup (in random order, set times to follow): ORBWEAVER, PLASTIC PINKS, SHROUD EATER, SUEDE DUDES, WHORISH BOORISH, NIXA, BOBBY FLAN, THE JELLYFISH BROTHERS, LOS BASTARDOS MAGNIFICOS, GUN HOES, ALX CZO, DIVIDENDS, HAOCHI WAVES, POCKET OF LOLLIPOPS, JUJU PIE, CASUAL CREATURES, and THE BEARINGS, with DJs PELIGRO, JOLT RADIO and OS DA MU to mix it up! 
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Tobacco Road's 420 Fest 
8pm-3am

This year Easter and 420 share the same day. 
I'd love to hear how you get out of family day for 420...please share your experiences!!! 

Four Twenty Fest and Voters Registration
3 Stages of Music, Art and more.
Tobacco Road 


Brickell Smoke Shop • Vape & Smoke Shop #1 and Tobacco Road Presents:
Four Twenty Fest and Voters Registration going down Saturday April 19th, 2014 from 8pm til 3am held at The Legendary Tobacco Road in downtown Miami/Brickell. The festival will showcase 3 stages of live music with vendors, arts & crafts, raffles and more. Plus will serve as a voters registration.

The Florida Supreme Court has narrowly approved language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize marijuana for medical use, guaranteeing the measure a spot on the state’s 2014 November ballot. We need to pass this law and you need to vote for it. 

$100 Cash Blunt Rolling Contest - 2am - 
Parking lot Hosted by Oski 

1 Handed Paper Rolling Contest for COOL PRIZES sponsored by: White Boys Rolling Paper. During the festival. We are looking for the fastest roller. 

Cocktail Collection Upstairs Stage:
Pages And The Out Of Hand Band • 130am-2am
Greenhouse Lounge • 12am-1am
Bodhisattva • 11pm-1130pm
Fly Machine • 10pm-1030pm
Johnny Two Cords • 9pm-930pm

Brickell Smoke Shop Parking Lot Stage:
DJ Hank Justice • All night
Killa Ochosiete • 135am-2am
Abstract Music presents Nlyte • 1am-130am
The Lived • 12am-1230am
Chico V • 1135pm-1155pm 
Not Spices • 11pm-1130pm
Akira • 1035pm-1055pm
Blank Check • 10pm-1030pm
Fresh-Air Florida-Band • 9pm-930pm
The Crude Brood • 8pm-830pm

Vape & Smoke Patio Stage: 
Making Pearls • 130am-2am
Ornimental • 1230am-1am
1000 pounds of thrust • 1130pm-12am
Flowtly J aka Observe N Learn J • 1105pm-1155pm
Katabatik • 1030pm-11pm
Köcosanté • 930pm-10pm
Nekromaniak • 830pm-9pm
Friday, April 18, 2014
Big Night Little Haiti
6-10pm

If you've read my blog, you'd know I was Haitian, and proud. (see pics from my last trip here). One of my favorite nights each month..come dance, eat and see amazing Haitian art!


When Big Night in Little Haiti began three years ago, Rara Kuyu invited the organizers to a large gathering at his studio, to make sure that rasin music had a part of the series. What a group – top locally-based dancers, musicians, artists. Rara Kuyu and his 15-member Universal Soul Love group launched Big Night with a bang, setting the tone for an amazing monthly night of music. Now we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary, and welcome back to the stage one of Miami’s artistic anchors.

A night of rara and roots to celebrate a good Friday at Big Night. Rara Kuyu and Universal Soul Love have created an massive production of roots music and dance. Born in Port-au-Prince, Kuyu is a gifted painter, muralist and musician. If you’ve been to Tap Tap, you’ve seen his beautiful murals. The band, featuring performance and dancers, is anchored by a commitment to Haitian percussion and musical exploration.

When Big Night in Little Haiti began three years ago, Rara Kuyu invited the organizers to a large gathering at his studio, to make sure that rasin music had a part of the series. What a group – top locally-based dancers, musicians, artists. Rara Kuyu and his 15-member Universal Soul Love group launched Big Night with a bang, setting the tone for an amazing monthly night of music. Now we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary, and welcome back to the stage one of Miami’s artistic anchors.

A night of rara and roots to celebrate a good Friday at Big Night. Rara Kuyu and Universal Soul Love have created an massive production of roots music and dance. Born in Port-au-Prince, Kuyu is a gifted painter, muralist and musician. If you’ve been to Tap Tap, you’ve seen his beautiful murals. The band, featuring performance and dancers, is anchored by a commitment to Haitian percussion and musical exploration.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Benetton Beach Bash
2-5pm


The festive fashion brand, United Colors of Benetton, launches its 2014 spring collection with a bang. Benetton is celebrating the arrival of Spring with a Beach Bash on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at its South Beach flagship. Doors will open to the public where costumers will be treated to complimentary Pinkberry froyo cups and Vita Coco refreshments while they peruse the new collection.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Miami Beach Botanical Garden celebrates Earth Day

10am-1pm.
Mother Earth Day
Celebrate our common Mother with several family-friendly activities throughout the day such as a showcase of sculptures and other works by local artists made from repurposed materials. Short environmental films will be playing from 10 a.m. to noon in the Butterfly Room, and families with children ages 4-12 can attend a session of art projects and eco-learning opportunities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meldy Hernandez, our Mommy and Me teacher, will host a family yoga and dance class for the little ones (ages 1-3) to introduce them to the wonders of nature using song, dance, yoga and world music. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. There is a $12 fee to participate. Call the Garden at 305.673.7256 ext. 201 to reserve your spot now. 
End the day with a nighttime garden gathering and yoga class from 7 to 11 p.m. This event is in conjunction with Sustainatopia, to benefit the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.


7-11pm
Glow Yoga and Garden Gathering
Find your roots and celebrate our universal heritage as a human race with this unique fuse of glow-in-the-dark yoga and an outdoor garden social. From 7 to 8 p.m. enjoy local DJ’s and live music acts, as well as grassroots vendors from the Miami area showcasing homegrown food clothing and art. From 8 to 10 p.m. meet on the patio for a special glow-yoga class and meditation taught by Terra-Nova and Cristal Gould, ending with a sound bowl healing. After the class, mix and mingle under the sea grape tree and join in the drum circle for more festivities and live art and music. All are welcome to this free event. 
Those who would like to glow with us in the yoga class can preregister for $25 or pay $30 at the door. Everyone is encouraged to wear anything that glows or shines, to honor our common home we all share together. 
This event is in conjunction with Sustainatopia, to benefit the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
Wednesday April 16, 2014 and Thursday April 17, 2014
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens


Vizcaya's bayfront gardens are breathtaking by day, don't miss the chance to see them transformed by the glow of a bright Miami moon.

With live music in the Courtyard, the allure of Italian-inspired gardens and delicious temptations available in the Cafe & Shop.

Tickets $18; $12 for Members, Students and Seniors;
available onsite only from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the evening of the program.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Fairchild Palms Social Hour at Batch Miami
6:30-9pm



[Batch Gastropub Social Hour] with The Fairchild Palms

Join The Fairchild Palms leadership, board members and a great group of friends and colleagues for a happy hour at the trendy Batch Gastropub in Brickell, Miami this Thursday!

Mix and mingle all in support of a great cause; The Fairchild Challenge program.

Complimentary Cocktail
Hors d’oeuvres (7:30pm – 8:30pm)

Happy Hour pricing until 9pm
$15 per person
15% off dinner that evening

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Sustainatopia Honors Opening Party and Fashion Show
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
7:30 to 10:30 p.m.


The Sustainatopia Honors party is the opening night event for Sustainatopia honoring those who do extraordinary good within social, financial and environmental sustainability. Special attendees include Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, Senior Climate Change Advisor to the President Bina Venkataraman, and Executive Director of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Foundation, Cameron Sinclair. 
Food and drinks provided by Whole Foods and Barefoot Wines. This year's honorees include world-call architect Chad Oppenheim, philanthropist Ron Cordes, ethical fashion champion Matt Reynolds, environmental photographer and supermodel Amber Arbucci, and community building and social businessman Juan Pablo Cappello. 
It's here, it's here, it's finally here!! Happy Weekend Miami!!
The weather is beautiful, the sun is shining...living in paradise, so much to do!
I'll be basking in the sunshine and playing outside, cold drink in hand.
Hope you get a chance to relax and enjoy your weekend!


Ongoing Events:

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

As always, check out our Miami Musts for more adventures around town. 
Follow us on twitter @iheartmiami305 for the latest happenings and adventures around Miami.
Saturday April 12th and Sunday, April 13th, 2014
 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Come and see what’s growing at Fairchild during our annual celebration of spring, local foods and the gorgeous gardens they grow in, and then take home spectacular plants from our 35th Annual Spring Plant Sale. And, as a special treat this year, learn about the charismatic world of butterflies at our annual Butterfly Days! Celebrate the season with crisp and refreshing spring brews and summer ales in our Spring Beer Garden, sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Gather new tips and recipes from local chefs at a culinary demonstration, all with a sweet twist. Chefs will be highlighting honey in their recipes.
Shop local vendors array of vegetables, herbs, handmade foods and artisan products.

Discover Fairchild’s Edible Garden, lush and delicious with peppers and chilies, perfect for preparing your garden for the summer. Enjoy hands-on scientific activities, as well as, culinary demonstrations for kids and families. Flutter into one of the many Butterfly Days lectures. Shop the 35th Annual Spring Plant Sale with thousands of plants from Fairchild’s nursery and local plant vendors.

Spring Beer Sampling Garden
Location: Cycad Vista Beer Garden
Join us all weekend starting at 11:00 a.m. for samples of seasonal brews.
Whole Foods Market and Gold Coast Beverage will be bringing us Abita Brewery Spring IPA, Anchor California Lager, Crisp Cider Company Pacific Pear Cider and New Belgium Snapshot. 
 Vermont Hard Cider Company will be bringing us Woodchuck Spring and Granny Smith Hard Cider and Magners Original and Pear Cider. 
  Miami Brewing Company will be bringing us Big Rod Coconut Ale, Shark Bait Mango Wheat Ale and Miami Vice IPA. 
B.R.E.W. F.I.U. will be bringing us an English Pale Ale, Sweet Stout, Barley Wine, Irish Red Ale, Heffeweissen, English Brown Ale, and a Root Beer Soda. 
 Please note, you must be 21 years of age or older to participate in the beer garden.

Fairchild Farm Smoothies and Fruit Market
Join us at our Edible Garden for refreshing smoothies made from fruit from our Fairchild Farm living collections. We will also have seasonal fruits from our Farm for sale.

Walking Tours of the Edible Garden
Join us both days of the festival at 11:00 a.m. for a walking tour of our Edible Garden, tours begin at the entrance of the Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion and will include a fruit tasting.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Books & Books, Coral Gables
2 pm


Enjoy an afternoon of opera presented by Florida Grand opera with opera aficionado, Justin Moss and the FGO Young Artists. Justin will be sure to delight you as he provides insight into the arias, operas, and composers from the selected repertoire that will be presented by the very talented Young Artists. 
 You will come away from this event truly enlightened and entertained by both Justin and the Young Artists.

Pianist: Alexandra Naumenko 

Betsy Diaz: Aria Voi lo sapete from Cavalleria Rusticana composed by Pietro Mascagni

Rebecca Henriquez: Poison Aria from Roméo et Juliette (Romeo and Juliet) by Charles Gounod

Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste: Cavatina So anch'io la virtù magica from Don Pasquale composed by Gaetano Donizetti

Casey Finnigan: Aria Nessun dorma from Turandot by Puccini

Tom Lehman: Onegin’s Aria from Eugene Onegin, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 

Casey Finnigan, Tom Lehman: Duet from The Pearl Fishers composed by Georges Bizet
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Slow Art Day
Frost Art Museum, FIU


Art viewing: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 
On The Terrace

Host: Miriam Machado

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum located on the main campus of Florida International University, is proud to host its second Slow Art Day. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, we have world class exhibitions on view. This Slow Art Day is dedicated to the memory of Helen Venero, a dedicated docent, volunteer, and art lover who enthusiastically helped us launch our first Slow Art Day.

Participants will get a chance to “slow down” in our grand galleries with Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art exhibition. Each participant can pick up a visual analysis worksheet at the front desk, if they wish to use it as they are looking. Bring your lunch or purchase one at our nearby food court and then join others on our beautiful terrace overlooking a lake. 

Free Parking on Saturdays.

Slow Art Day is a worldwide celebration of art that encourages people to look at art SLOWLY – and thereby experience art in a new way. You can see more about Slow Art Day and the mission behind it on our website: http://SlowArtDay.com.


More info about Slow Art Day movement: facebook | twitter | tumblr
Sunday, April 13, 2014

Featuring Grand Marshals – International Superstar and Miami Icon Gloria Estefan with Legendary Director and Choreographer Kenny Ortega

High Heel Race: 11:30am-Noon on Ocean Drive and 7th Street
Parade: Noon-1pm on Ocean Drive from 7th to 15th Street
Concert Stage: Noon-9pm, Lummus Park
Fireworks: 9-9:15pm


Miami Beach Gay Pride is an extraordinary event that features a loud and colorful parade and more than 100 LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, exciting celebrities, musical performances, refreshments, food and a family-friendly play area. Coming into its sixth year, Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown into the largest, single-day event of the entire year in Miami Beach. The hugely successful event in 2013 drew more than 80,000 revelers from different parts of the country and all age groups.
No cover for the parade, concert or stages!
Friday, April 11, 2014 - Sunday, April 13, 2014


Experience, engage and explore the integrated relationship between people and the environment through site specific eco and environmental works in the visual, literary and performing arts during the Deering Estate Festival of the Arts, April 11-13,2014, at the Deering Estate at Cutler. 

The In Deep theme for this year's Festival is designed to immerse the senses with challenging performances and works that run the gamut from upcycled materials to activist statements; from sound installations to earth works. Events on Friday evening & Saturday after 3:30 pm are FREE and open to the public. On Saturday, April 12th, food and beverages will be available at the Culinary Café by the courtyard. 


FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2014
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 
Visitor Center Theatre
The reading of Messenger #4 depicts how a character's actions inadvertently change the world. 

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014 
10:00 am - 11:30 am 
Back by popular demand, master violinist and pedagogue, Charles Castleman returns to present a master class featuring South Florida’s finest young string players. 

3:30 pm - 10:00 pm

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm 
A simultaneous peformance and movement choir brings attention to the fragility of our waters. 

4:45 pm - 6:15 pm 
Curator's Tour - In Deep
Lucinda Linderman, curator, guides guests through the indoor and outdoor exhibit that challenges local, national and international artists to create works that showcase the many facets of eco and environmental art. 

4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Mangrove Boardwalk - Nighttime Adventure Tour
Ongoing Guided Tour
With flashlights in hand, explore a unique South Florida coastal mangrove forest. 

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
Fire Circle Poetry
Spontaneous nature-based readings throughout the evening culminating at the fire circle with particpatory poems. 

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artists' Exhibit Tour - In Deep
Guided tour of indoor and outdoor artworks with presenting artists of this year's Festival. 

SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2014
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$25 Adult; $12 Youth (K-12)
Guest violinist, Charles Castleman and founding members of the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble present musical imageries of nature in early chamber music works by Felix Mendelssohn and Erich Korngold. 

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014
3:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Bring Your Own Perspective (BYOP) Photography Competition
Self Guided Tour
Bring your own camera or cell phone to capture images of the Estate. Email your image to BYOPDeering@gmail.com for a chance to win a digital camera or a Deering Estate Foundation Membership. 

3:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Eco-Scavenger Hunt
Self Guided Tour
Follow a Festival map to find eco and environmental art installations. Receive a Deering Explorer Certificate and a chance to win binoculars or a Deering Estate Foundation Membership. 

Culinary Cafe by the Courtyard
A select group of food trucks will be onsite for a healthy, fresh picnic experience. 

Onsite Shower Head Exchange
Save our Waters: Bring your old shower head and exchange it for a "free" water efficient shower head. 
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Global Master of Trash & Art- El Anatsui at the Bass Museum
Show Opening, 7pm
El Anatsui will be in conversation with Bass Director and Chief Curator Silvia Karman Cubiña


Who is El Anatsui? He is one of Africa's best known contemporary artists, and is one of the world's most critically successful, celebrated for inventing an original sculptural medium where before there was only junk & garbage. Fresh off his major exhibition at NY's Brooklyn Museum, the Ghanian-born Nigerian resident's work Gravity & Grace: Monumental Works by El Anatsui is coming to the Bass beginning on Thursday April 10.

El Anatsui's tapestries, strung together with chicken wire, scrap metal and twist off liquor bottle caps, transform local remnants of scourges Europeans brought over with the slave trade into a rueful commentary about Africa's history. The bottle caps are from the African-made liquor that the artist and his assistants recover from dumps near his home.

Hope you can join opening night to hear El speak, and see his undulating, and shimmering tapestries-work that has joined a very short list of history-making masterpieces by artists who have used junk and garbage - think of Duchamp's bicycle wheel, and Robert Rauschenberg's bed- to make provocative and visionary statements.