historical museum of southern florida

The Historical Museum of Southern Florida’s Young Professionals, the Tropees, are celebrating the repeal of prohibition on December 10 at 7pm at Bardot. In December 1933, the 21^st Amendment was ratified ending prohibition. What better way to celebrate then with a good old fashion Repeal Prohibition Party!

Come to our swanky speakeasy and enjoy two complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and happy hour until 9PM. Parking is located behind Bardot. To RSVP or for more information call 305.375.1657. To purchase tickets online, visit https://historical-museum-of-southern-florida.ticketleap.com/get-scrooged-12-10-2009-18-30.

In advance

Tropees Members$15 Non-Members $20

At the door

Tropee Members $20 Non-Members $25

As you can see, I'm uploading all sorts of goodies going on this week for Art Basel.

Sorry they aren't in chronological order by date, but time just seems to keep flying by and that wasn't on my list of important things to do!

Hope you and yours are able to make it out to some of these events. I think Art Basel and the surrounding events are really great for Miami, our tourism industry and getting people OUT and ABOUT, despite what local artists are saying (protesting).

It's Miami, is anyone EVER happy here?!

The seventh annual Breakfast in the Park, The Frost's signature event during Art Basel Miami Beach, will feature an informal lecture by Michele Oka Doner, whose work is included inThe Missing Peace: Artists Consider the
Dalai Lama.

Born in Miami Beach, Michele Oka Doner is an internationally acclaimed artist and designer who has built a career that includes public art projects, monumental sculpture, furniture and jewelry.

Celebrating organic forms and fueled by an appreciation of the natural world, particularly ocean life, she has also integrated the human figure as a subject in her works using bronze, wax, silver, clay, concrete, handmade paper and glass.

Her artwork has been acquired by major museums and private collectors including
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Mussée des Arts Decoratifs at the Louvre. Oka Doner’s large scale installations can be seen locally at Miami International Airport and atThe Wolfsonian-FIU Museum.

Join us Sunday, December 6, 2009
from 9:30 a.m. to noon

Don't miss...

Make sure to visit one of our partner fairs...

List of other participating
Art Basel Miami Beach fairs:

SCOPE Miami
Aqua Art Miami
Scuplt Miami
Pulse
Art Asia
Fountain

Through the Eyes of Love- Art Center South Florida

Artwork by 2008 Best in Show Barry Gross

You are cordially invited to the Opening Reception of the

Miami Beach Community Health Center's

Through the Eyes of Love juried art exhibition in honor of World AIDS Day. Be the first to preview this thought provoking art collection that depicts how HIV/ AIDS has affected the lives of so many around the world.

November 30, 2009 6 -9 pm

767 17th St. Miami Beach, Florida

Presented in part by the

Details at miamibeachhealth.org or call 954.703.7938

Join us for a four-day private art & dining event featuring an imaginative 7 course menu conceived by world class Chefs and inspired by the evening's Art. Each night our talented Chefs will be paired with an artist in a marriage of Art and Fine Dining to create a truly unique gastronomical experience in the heart of Art Basel.

In addition, guests will be treated to an intimate private viewing & cocktail reception with the Artist of the evening and will have the opportunity to dine with the Artist during dinner. Invitations will be limited to 35 guests per evening preserving the intimate setting that is a hallmark of all PH2 events.

Guests will have the option to enjoy dinner only or to upgrade their reservations in to include an hour-long Collectors' cocktail reception with the Chef and Artist of the night. Guests participating in the Collectors' reception will receive a limited edition print (1 of 35) from the Artist of the night created exclusively for this event.

Seating is limited and seats in the past have sold out in a matter of hours.

It is my hope that you will join us for the most imaginative and unique event of Art Basel.

Click Here to Learn More

Join us for a four-day private art & dining event featuring an imaginative 7 course menu conceived by world class Chefs and inspired by the evening's Art. Each night our talented Chefs will be paired with an artist in a marriage of Art and Fine Dining to create a truly unique gastronomical experience in the heart of Art Basel. In addition, guests will be treated to an intimate private viewing & cocktail reception with the Artist of the evening and will have the opportunity to dine with the Artist during dinner. Invitations will be limited to 35 guests per evening preserving the intimate setting that is a hallmark of all PH2 events. Guests will have the option to enjoy dinner only or to upgrade their reservations in to include an hour-long Collectors' cocktail reception with the Chef and Artist of the night. Guests participating in the Collectors' reception will receive a limited edition print (1 of 35) from the Artist of the night created exclusively for this event. Seating is limited and seats in the past have sold out in a matter of hours. It is my hope that you will join us for the most imaginative and unique event of Art Basel. Click Here to Learn More

OH WOW Events this week

IT AIN'T FAIR 2009
Art Basel 2009
December 2 - 6, 2009
3100 NW 7 Avenue / Miami / Florida / 33127

The second installment of It Ain’t Fair promises to be even more spectacular than our inaugural exhibition. Calling on our community for participation, we assembled an international group show comprised of over 30 artists that we feel are creating the most relevant work today including Rita Ackermann, Tim Barber, Lizzy Bougatsos, Scott Campbell, Julia Chiang, Barb Choit, Peter Chung, Brian Degraw, Ry Fyan, Cyprien Gaillard, Michael Genovese, Todd James, KAWS, Zak Kitnick, Terence Koh, Harmony Korine, Andrew Kuo, Nate Lowman, Adam Marnie, Megan Marrin, Santiago Mostyn, Neck Face, José Parlá, Erik Parker, Brad Phillips, Kenny Scharf, Aurel Schmidt, David Benjamin Sherry, Agathe Snow, Spencer Sweeney, Eric White, Bobbi Woods and Aaron Young.

Opening night will be highlighted by a special rooftop performance by French symphonic composer Koudlam alongside a jumbo-sized outdoor screening of Cyprien Gaillard's Crazy Horse accompanied by explosions and visual effects.

DANGER MOUSE and SPARKLEHORSE
visuals by DAVID LYNCH
Dark Night Of The Soul Art Basel 2009
December 2 - 6, 2009
3100 NW 7 Avenue / Miami / Florida / 33127

Musical visionary Danger Mouse and iconoclastic filmmaker David Lynch pool their talents and reveal the stunning and haunting photographs from their groundbreaking project Dark Night of the Soul at Art Basel Miami Beach 2009.

Dark Night of the Soul is a full-length album and illustrated book, combining the talents of Danger Mouse, David Lynch and celebrated rock recluse Sparklehorse. In addition to the hardcover book, the album includes vocals from the Flaming Lips, Julian Casablancas of The Strokes, Frank Black of the Pixies, Iggy Pop, Nina Persson of The Cardigans, Suzanne Vega and many others.

The exhibition consists of over 50 original photographs by David Lynch which are displayed alongside the accompanying soundtrack by Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse. Seven limited edition prints of each photograph will be available for purchase. The exhibition will open December 2, 2009 as the much anticipated kickoff to Art Basel week 2009.

STAGES
Art Basel 2009
December 3 - 6, 2009
888 Biscayne Blvd. / Miami / Florida / 33132

We invite you to join Lance Armstrong and Nike at STAGES.

It’s a unique celebration of human potential inspired by Lance and dedicated to the fight against cancer. Over twenty renowned artists offered their time and creativity to express the LIVESTRONG message and raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Foundation which is committed to inspire and empower people affected by cancer.

Artists included in the exhibition are Cai Guo-Qiang, Rosson Crow, Jules de Balincourt, Dzine, Shepard Fairey, Futura, Andreas Gursky, KAWS, Geoff McFetridge, Yoshitomo Nara, Catherine Opie, Os Gemeos, Erik Parker, José Parlá, Raymond Pettibon, Lari Pittman, Richard Prince, Ed Ruscha, Tom Sachs, Kenny Scharf, Eric White, Christopher Wool, Dustin Yellin and Aaron Young.

Join the fight.

www.stages09.com

MAX FISH
20 Year Anniversary
December 2 - 6, 2009
28 NE 14 Street / Miami / Florida / 33132

In celebration of the legendary New York City bar's 20 year anniversary, Aaron Bondaroff, Al Moran and Ulli Rimkus bring the downtown institution Max Fish to Miami for the week of Art Basel. Taking over a functioning bar space in downtown Miami, the team will be recreating an art installation out of the core elements of the Lower East Side location and importing it's colorful cast of characters for the week. With a prime location downtown Miami, it will most definitley be the common meeting point for Art Basel attendees and act as the main clubhouse for all of the creative community during the fair week. A full lineup of live bands and dj's will be performing nightly during ther week as well as movie screenings in an outdoor space.

LIVE PERFORMANCES FOR THE WEEK

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009
I.U.D. / Silkflowers / Animals Of The Arctic

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009
BARR / Mike Bones / Wilder Zoby (Chin Chin) / Jaccuzzi Boys

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009
Gang Gang Dance / Endless Boogie / Teepee

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009
Special Secret Performance

Resident DJ's Tim Barber, Leo Fitzpatrick and Benton

Miami Art Basel Map and Guide

MIAMI ART SEASON MAP
FAIRS MIAMI-DEC 2-6, 2009 ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center 220 leading galleries from around the world exhibiting 20th and 21st century art work One day Ticket $ 35.00; 2 Days $ 55.00 Thurs. - Sat. noon to 8 p.m. Sun. until 6 p.m. www.artbaselmiamibeach.com AQUA WYNWOOD ART FAIR Wynwood 42 NE 25th St. 49 dealers with a focus on the west General. $15.00 Thurs. 1 - 7; Fri & Sat: 11 - 7; Sun 11 - 4 http://aquaartmiami.com/schedule.html ART ASIA Wynwood 2136 NW 1st. Ave.Soho Studios. International Asian contemporary art fair. Curated by Leeza Ahmady. General $ 20.00/ Students $10.00 Dec. 3-5/ 11 -7; Dec. 6 11 - 6 www.artasiafair.com ART MIAMI Wynwood - Midtown NE 1st Ave between NE 31 & Ne 32 ST 20th Anniversary! 80 International Galleries exhibiting modern & contemporary art from the 20th & 21st centuries. One Day - $15; Students - $10 Dec 2-5; 11-7 Dec 6: 11-5 www.art-miami.com BAC23 Wynwood 561 NW 32nd St. Emerging and Midcareer artists representing over 15 countries Free admission Nov 30 - Dec 6, 10 - 6 daily;breafast daily Dec. 1 - 5: 11 - 7 www.bacfl.org DESIGN MIAMI Miami - Design District 39th St. & NE 1st Ct International fair for limited edition design.Designer of the Year: Dutch Designer Maarten Baas. General $ 20.00 / Students $10.00, Dec 2 - 5, 11 - 7 www.designmiami.com FO.CI ART FAIR Wynwood 3000 N. Miami Ave. Institutions & galleries representing young and emerging artists $10.00 Wed - Sat Dec 2 - 5: 11 - 7 Sun Dec 6: 11 - 5 www.fociartfair.com FOUNTAIN ART Wynwood 2545 N. Miami Ave / Studio 25 12 cutting edge galleries shocasing innovative and ambitious projects from younger artists. Weekend pass $5.00 Dec: 3 - 6: 11 - 7 daily www.fountainexhibit.com GRAFFITTI GONE GLOBAL Wynwood-Midtown 3252 NE 1st Ave. Ste.101 Today’s top street artists. Presented by Sushisamba. Free admission Dec 4: 11 - 8; Dec 5: 12 - 9; Dec 6: 12 - 3 INK MIAMI Miami Beach Dorchester Hotel,1850 Collins Ave. 13 notable publishers and dealers who will exhibit new publications, projects and acquisitions by leading contemporary artists. Free admission Dec 2 12-7; Dec 3-5 10 -7, Dec 6 10 -3 www.inkartfair.com LITTLEST SISTER 09 Design District 155 NE 38th St. No. 101 The smallest art fair. 50 of todays most provocative artists with a predominant focus on local Miami artists. Curated by Denis Tejedor and Anthony Spinello. Vernissage: Dec. 1st: 7-10; Dec. 1 - 5 / 11 – 8 Free admission www.spinellogallery.com NADA Miami Beach Deauville Resort, 6701 Collins Ave. A not-for-profit collective of professionals working with contemporary art. Free Admission Dec 3 - 5: 10 to 8 Dec 6 10 -4 www.newartdealers.org PHOTO MIAMI Wynwood - Midtown 3401 N. Miami Ave. & NW 34th St. Intl. contemporary art fair for photo- based art, video and new media. General: $20 / Students $15 Dec 2, 11-3, Dec 3-5 11-7, Dec 6, 11-6 www.photomiami-2009.com POOL ART FAIR Miami Beach Carlton Hotel | 1433 Collins Ave. Dec. 4, 5 & 6: 3 to 10 daily Vernissage Friday Dec. 4 from 6 www.poolartfair.com PULSE MIAMI Downtown Miami 1400 N Miami Ave. Relocation to The Ice palace. Over 75 exhibitors in its main section, with an additional 10 galleries in its IMPULSE section. General: $15 / Students $10.00 Dec. 3: 1 - 8; Dec 4- 6 10- 8 www.pulse-art.com RED DOT FAIR Wynwood - Midtown 3011 NE 1st. Ave. (at NW 31st. St.) High-quality contemporary art galleries specializing in emerging, mid-career and established artists. The Opening Reception on Dec. 2, 6 - 9 will benefit Green Miami. All donations will go directly to City of Miami Tree Trust. General: $10.00 Dec 3: 11- 7; Dec 4 & 5: 11- 8; Dec 6: 11 - 6 www.reddotfair.com SCOPE MIAMI Wynwood 2136 NW 1st. Ave. Soho Studios. 60 international emerging contemporary art. Curatorial Director David Hunt. General $ 20.00; Students $ 10.00 Dec 3-5 11 -7, Dec 6 11 -6 www.scope-art.com SCULPT MIAMI Wynwood 46 NW 36 St Outstanding s large – scale and indoor sculptures by prominent modern artists from around the world General $5.00 & includes catalogue Dec 2 - 6: 11 - 8 www.sculptmiami.com VERGE Miami Beach The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. 1732 Collins Ave. International platform for the most exciting and interesting new and emerging artists General: $10/ Students $5.00 Dec 4- 5 12 - 8: Dec 6 www.vergeartfair.com ZONES CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR Wynwood 47 NE 25th St. Independent galleries, collectives and artists showcasing new projects focus on local artists. Admission: Free Dec 3 - 6: 11 - 7 www.edgezones.org

Duncan Quinn at the Moore Building

Design World-Luminaire

Art Miami

Pablo Picasso, Portrait de Dora Maar, 1944, Oil on canvas, 36 1/4 x 23 5/8 in.Courtesy of Scott White Contemporary Art Art Miami cordially invites you to visit their 20th edition The Art Miami Pavilion Miami Arts District Midtown Boulevard (NE 1st Ave.) bet. NE 31st & NE 32nd Sts. Miami, Fl 33137 General Admission Fair Hours: Dec 2 - 5 | Wed - Sat | 11 - 7 Dec 6 | Sun | 11 - 5 First View & Lotus House Benefit ($25 Donation at the door) Tues, Dec 1 5:30 – 7 VIP Preview (access for VIP cardholders & press) Tues, Dec 1, 7 – 10:30 ADMISSION: $15 for one day fair pass $30 for one day fair pass including catalog $20 for multi-day fair pass $35 for multi-day fair pass including catalog $25 for Art Miami 2009 Catalog $10 for students ages 12-18 and senior Free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult $10 for groups of 10 or more Transportation / Parking: A four-story parking garage with more than 2,000 spaces, is located directly across the street from the Art Miami Art Pavilion. Shuttle buses will be available to transport guests to and from the Art Miami Pavilion and the Miami Beach Convention Center. http://www.art-miami.com

F Factory miami design district

From Daily Candy:

Factory Worker
F Factory Pop-Up Shop Opens

There’s nothing wrong with dropping the occasional F bomb.

Especially in the case of F Factory, the multibrand pop-up shop opening today in the Design District.

Inside the Moore Building, high-end fashion houses have set up artsy micro boutiques, selling designs throughout the holidays.

Stop by Fendi for a needlepoint stitch kit, a canvas handbag that comes with colorful string (so you can customize your purse). Accessories designer Katherine Fleming displays her classic clutch reconceived by sixteen artists and sells her spring line. And Neon Monster, the hipster toy company, hawks limited-edition prints in the Cave of Wonders, complete with stalagmites and glowing tree stumps.

Also on hand: ultra-luxe — and pseudo-secret — Parisian clothing line Maison Martin Margiela and Christopher Ross’s gold-plated, hand-cast belt buckles.

Sure, the high-end lines may cost a pretty penny.

But f@#k it.

F Factory, in the Moore Building, 191 Northeast 40th Street, Design District.

carmichael gallery scope miami

Carmichael Gallery will be participating at SCOPE Miami, December 2-6, 2009. They will be present at Booth 127 with a selection of works from Simon Birch, Boxi, case, Hush, Mark Jenkins, Nunca, and Sixeart, seven of the most important urban contemporary artists.

The divergent styles of these seven artists, who are based in Hong Kong, Germany, England, the US, Brazil and Spain, respectively, represent some of the most important voices in urban contemporary art.

About SCOPE SCOPE is the largest and most global art fair in the world featuring emerging contemporary art with seven markets worldwide. It is their goal to present the most innovative galleries, artists and curators while networking them with Patrons through a unique program of solo and thematic group shows presented alongside museum-quality exhibitions, collector tours, screenings, and special events.

About Carmichael Gallery Carmichael Gallery exhibits emerging international contemporary artists with a focus on narrative and figurative painting, mixed media and sculpture.

scope art show scope miami

SCOPE ART SHOW T-SHIRT WALL

We have extended our deadline for t-shirts to be submitted for our T-Shirt Wall at the Scope Art Show.

Come drop off one t-shirt that you designed at our second Pop-Up Party, Friday November 27th, from 7pm to Midnight.

We still have some blank shirts and art supplies, so just come with an idea if you don't have the means to design your own, and make it at the Pop-Up Party II while sipping on a complimentary Grolsch beer or illy espresso.

Download the pdf for more details.

If you don't live in Miami or are under 18, the deadline to send us a shirt by mail has also been extended to November 27th.

As mentioned previously here, Miami Music Festival is right around the corner.

I'm not quite sure how much promotion has been going on, but hopefully they intend to promote this event a lot more during the next two weeks.

The event is scheduled to take place right after Art Basel, December 10-12, 2009 all over Downtown Miami and Brickell.

The lineup promises 600 events, 25 stages, and ONE wristband required to attend all events.

Price tag: For all three days, $50 ($35 for students); For one day, $25 ($20 student).

If you aren't mathematically inclined, find your old student id, and buy the three day pass for $35.

The schedule is posted here, and is pretty much your typical, complex venue listing.

http://www.miamimusicfestival.org/schedule.php

The majority of the acts seem to be local South Florida bands (which is awesome!) and if you're looking to know more, check out their website http://www.miamimusicfestival.org/index.php