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10:30 am: Art Deco District Walking Tour
This 90-minute walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. All tours are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors, veterans and students (with ID). Advance reservations not required, simply arrive at the Art Deco Welcome Center (1001 Ocean Drive, at 10th Street & Ocean Drive in South Beach) within 10-15 minutes of the scheduled departure time in order to purchase your ticket. Tickets and info available online at www.mdpl.org/tours/guided-walking-tours
9:00 am: COFFO Harvest Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9am-3pm. The Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organizations COFFO’s Harvest Farmers’ Market supports local farmers. It features local fresh-from-the farm harvested daily, fruits, vegetables, strawberries, beans, sweet onions, squash, cabbage, herbs and organic produce. It takes place in Florida City, in the heart of South Florida’s agricultural area. At 445 W. Davis Parkway, Florida City, 305-246-0357. www.coffo.org
11:00 am: Bayside Marketplace’s Artists’ Square
See local artists at work creating paintings, sculptures, art, jewelry and more at the Artists’ Square, located next to the Hard Rock Cafe. Event ends at dusk. At Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami, 305-577-3344. www.baysidemarketplace.com
11:00 am: Mayfair Antique Market
Browse and shop some of the best antique and vintage dealers in South Florida in 6,000-sq. ft. of air conditioned space. Various sellers offer 19th and mid-20th century fashions, purses, costume jewelry and Victorian jewelry items. Plenty of parking. At the Shoppes of Mayfair, 2900 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, 305-673-4991. www.antiquecollectiblemarket.com
5:00 pm: Gay and Lesbian Walking Tour of South Beach
This 90-minute guided walking includes stops at the Gianni Versace Mansion (the former Casa Casuarina Hotel), the Congress Hotel, the Essex House and the Hotel Victor, among others. Please wear comfortable shoes and arrive within 15 minutes of the scheduled departure time to purchase a ticket. Advance reservations are not required. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at the Art Deco Welcome Center, also the tour’s departure location, 1001 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-672-2014. www.mdpl.org
10:00 am: Pirate Island at the Miami Children’s Museum
Through May 31, 10am-6pm. Pirate Island creates a world of imagination for children and their families. Start with the Pirate Academy to learn how to walk, talk and dress like a pirate. Then explore a ship, crawl up a rope ladder and learn about pirate life through hands-on activities. At the Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., Miami, 305-373-KIDS (5437). www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
8:00 pm: The Cleveland Orchestra
Jan. 27, 8pm. Franz Welser-Möst, conductor; Yefim Bronfman, piano. Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2; Shepherd Wanderlust; Shostakovich Symphony No. 6. At the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722. www.arshtcenter.org
8:00 pm: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band
Jan. 28, 8pm, Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. At the American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami, 786-777-1000. www.aaarena.com
Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Years
June 30, 2011-July 22, 2012. This exhibition goes behind-the-scenes to explore the extensive engagement Greater Miami and its residents have had with the aviation industry. It addresses the evolving concerns of the aviation industry throughout the 20th century and how they were tackled by the developers, the promoters, the pilots and the hundreds of thousands of Miamians who were employed or participated in the development of the field. At HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., downtown Miami, 305-375-1492. www.historymiami.org
Egyptian Gallery at the Bass Museum of Art
The Egyptian Gallery showcases the prized Egyptian Painted Sycamore Fig Wood Sarcophagus and mummy within a dedicated gallery space. More than 37 events are expected to take place coinciding with the exhibit including screenings, lectures, demonstrations, concerts, dedicated family days, special teen events and group tours; please check the website for details, www.bassmuseum.org. Open Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5pm; closed Mondays-Tuesdays. At 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7530.
Wooden Synagogues of Poland & the Florida Connection
Through March 18, 2012. Since the 8th century, Jews lived in Poland. As their numbers increased, they lived in shtetls (small Jewish towns or villages in Eastern Europe) and built wooden synagogues to represent Jewish folk art. During World War II, the Nazis destroyed these early wooden synagogues. Englishman Peter Maurice studied these and made 10 models that he donated to the Jewish Museum of Florida. The exhibit will feature the rare models and stories of Jews who came from Polish shtetls to Florida. At the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-672-5044. www.jewishmuseum.com
Rembrandt's Erotic Secrets
Through March 31, 2012. Curators and collectors have known for centuries about the 20 erotic etchings created in Rembrandt’s lifetime. For the first time, all 20 have been gathered for a public exhibition. Experience an exemplary showing of his masterful technique, seen through Greek mythological studies, biblical subjects and everyday life subjects. Ages 18 and older admitted. At the World Erotic Art Museum, 1205 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-9336. www.weam.com
Live Quarter Horse Racing & Thoroughbred Simulcasting at Hialeah Park
Dec. 10-Feb. 19, 2012. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hialeah Park is an eternal, magnificent and beautiful facility. Live Quarter Horse racing takes place every Friday-Sunday, at post time 1:15pm. At Hialeah Park, 2200 East 4 Ave., Hialeah, 305-885-8000. www.hialeahparkracing.com
Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing at Gulfstream Park
Through April 8. South Florida’s premier thoroughbred racetrack and home of the foremost Triple Crown prep races, including the $1,000,000 Florida Derby, Gulfstream Park has been offering exciting thoroughbred action since 1939. Located in Hallandale Beach, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, fans flock to this winter horse racing landmark annually from around the world. Live racing through April 8, and simulcast wagering year-round. At Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000. www.gulfstreampark.com
Next To Normal at Actors' Playhouse
Jan. 18-Feb. 12. Next To Normal is the winner of three Tony Awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with music by Tom Kitt, and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. An emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. It is about one woman's struggle with manic depression and the toll it takes on her family. Next To Normal's surging score is intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful of how the family comes to terms with their past and faces their future. A truly remarkable, moving and powerful new musical! At the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-444-9293. www.actorsplayhouse.org
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Cuban Hebrew Congregation, Miami Beach, FL, Watercolor, 2005 |
After the death of his father, Murray A. Miller, artist Max Miller chose to undertake the custom of saying Kaddish, the Jewish prayer of mourning. This prayer, exalting the name of God, is recited in the presence of a congregation daily for eleven months.
Miller, who grew up Orthodox with Yiddish as his first language said, "The Kaddish provided me with time to grieve and reflect on spiritual aspects of life and death, and because of this I felt compelled to create images that captured my response to what I was experiencing."
The artist's grief provided the inspiration for a vivid, moving and cathartic account of his experience of honoring his father through the daily recitation of the Kaddish.
As an historic record and for personal reasons, Miller created a watercolor of each the synagogues he visited during the 333 days of saying Kaddish in New York, Vermont, Ohio and Florida (including Congregation Beth Jacob, that is now the Jewish Museum of Florida).
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Beth Jacob, Miami Beach, FL Watercolor, 2005 |
Though the form varies, humanity's expression of mourning transcends time, society, and culture. The extraordinary body of work that ensued is an intimate document of Miller's faith, observance and the Jewish community. The ultimate unity of the Jewish people is found in these remarkable works.
Each image is distinct in its orientation, composition and focus. Depictions range from exterior to interior, from human to architectural portraits, from limited to wide-ranging color schemes. The richness of his color and line inscribes the vitality of faith and continuance of ritual and tradition. The exhibition also includes a stunning portrait of Miller's father, against a silver leaf background, an image of iconic and descriptive power that sets the tone for the show.
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Kehilath Jeshurun, Upper East Side, New York City Watercolor, 2005 |
Accompanying the images are the artist's commentaries, based on his thoughts, feelings and experiences with those he met during this pursuit. While honoring the Jewish tradition of memorializing a parent, Miller came to learn a great deal about his father and their shared heritage.
Though the daily ritual of saying Kaddish has formally ended for Miller, bringing this project to fruition provides an opportunity for those within the Jewish community, and for those in other communities, of all ages, to witness and honor the tradition of the Mourner's Kaddish, and to reflect on their own humanity and spiritual journeys.
This exhibition by Max Miller originated at the Yeshiva University Museum in New York City and is sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts.
Max Miller: Final Mourner's Kaddish - 333 Days in Painting will be on display at the Jewish Museum Of Florida January 31-May 13, 2012.
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| Max Miller |
The Jewish Museum of Florida is housed in two adjacent lovingly restored historic buildings on South Beach that were once synagogues for Miami Beach's first Jewish congregation. The Museum's focal point is its core exhibit MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida - 1763 to the Present and temporary history and art exhibits that change periodically. Currently on display: Wooden Synagogues of Poland and the Florida Connection through March 18, 2012. A Collections & Research Center, several films, Timeline Wall of Jewish history, Museum Store filled with unique items and Bessie's Bistro complete the experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Museum is located at 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 33139, and is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Mondays, Civil and Jewish holidays. Admission: Adults/$6; Seniors/$5; Families/$12; Members and children under 6/Always Free; Saturdays/Free. For information: 305-672-5044 or www.jewishmuseum.com.
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01/27/12 1:49 pm
Sea Trek Reef Encounter at the Miami Seaquarium
The Sea Trek Reef Encounter is a helmet diving experience that allows guests to become one with the Miami Seaquarium's 300,000-gallon tropical reef aquarium, while moving in ethereal slow motion in a near zero gravity diving system.
"Sea Trekking," developed by Sub Sea Systems, can be experienced by non-divers, ages 10 and above; no certification or swimming skills are necessary. In the magnificent Reef Aquarium at the Miami Seaquarium participants may Sea Trek as deep as 15 feet under the "sea" to swim with more than 3,000 fish and 80 different species of marine life.
The Sea Trek Reef Encounter at Miami Seaquarium lasts approximately 90 minutes, including an orientation session. Twenty minutes are spent under warter.
General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $38.95 and $28.95 for children (ages 3-9). The Sea Trek Reef Encounter costs $99 per participant; $39.95 for adult observers (ages 10 and older), $29.95 for a child observer (ages 3-9), and observers under 3 are free. Book today by calling 305-365-2501.
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com and on Facebook.
Sea Trek Reef Encounter Restrictions
For safety reasons, please review the following information. Guests participating in the Sea Trek Reef Encounter must meet the following requirements:
* Be at least 10 years of age.
* Guests under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a paid adult participant.
* Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a supervising adult who pays the observer fee. (General park admission also applies.)
* SCUBA certification is not required.
* Eyeglasses are permitted, but no sunglasses. (Transition lenses are acceptable.)
* Guests must wear a wetsuit during Sea Trek Reef Encounter.
* Guests are not permitted to wear jewelry.
For more information please see the Sea Trek website.
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01/25/12 6:51 am
Don't Miss this Amazing Cyber Monday Deal from Miami Seaquarium
Miami Seaquarium is offering amazing Cyber Monday deals on some of their best interactive attractions. Get up close and personal with the dolphins or swim amongst coral reefs and other marine life without even getting your hair wet! These deals are good today only, so don't hesitate!
- Dolphin Odyssey: $134 (Reg. 199)
- Dolphin Encounter-Adult: $94 (Reg. $139)
- Dolphin Encounter-Child: $68 (Reg. $99)
- Sea Trek Reef Encounter: $59 (Reg. $99)
For more information on these amazing Cybe Monday deals, please visit www.miamiseaquarium.com/cybermonday.
Dolphin Odyssey
Star off by learning about these magnificent marine mammals in an interactive and educational classroom presentation before putting on a wetsuit for the fun-filled, deep water interaction with a dolphin.
Each Dolphin Odyssey participant will have the opportunity to kiss, hug, dance and get up-close to these friendly mammals. Participants will also have the chance to get a dolphin ride across the pool!
For program details click here, to make reservations please call 305-365-2501 to speak to speak to a reservations specialist. Participants in this program must be 52 inches or taller.
Dolphin Encounter
This fun-filled shallow water program is a great way for young and old alike to have an unforgettable experience with a dolphin. The program begins with an informative classroom session to gain insight into these intelligent and fun-loving mammals. Next, wade into the water for an unforgettable shallow water experience with a dolphin.
Participants can touch, feed, play with a dolphin, and even learn what its like to train a dolphin, getting up-close and personal like never before.
Children age 5 and up can participate in the Dolphin Encounter program, so its great family fun. Children age 5-9 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling participating in the program. Don't miss the chance of a lifetime to learn and interact with the dolphins at Dolphin Harbor!
For program details click here, to make reservations please call 305-365-2501 to speak to a reservations specialist.
Sea Trek Reef Encounter
The Sea Trek Reef Encounter is a helmet diving experience that allows guests to become one with the park's reef aquarium, while moving in ethereal slow motion in a near zero gravity diving system.
"Sea Trekking," developed by Sub Sea Systems, Inc., can be experienced by non-divers, ages 10 and above; no certification or swimming skills are necessary. In the magnificent Reef Aquarium at Miami Seaquarium participants may Sea Trek as deep as 15 feet under the "sea" to swim with more than 3,000 fish and 80 different species of marine life.
The Sea Trek Reef Encounter at Miami Seaquarium is approximately 90 minutes, including an orientation session.
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits.
General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $38.95 and $28.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com. Like Miami Seaquarium on Facebook.
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01/25/12 6:07 am
Award-Winning Broadway Musical Next to Normal Now Showing at Actors' Playhouse
Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards, Next to Normal explores how one suburban family copes with crisis. With powerful lyrics and an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, this intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful musical aims right for the heart with its story of a family coming to terms with its past and bravely facing its future.
Actors' Playhouse is proud to be the first regional theatre in South Florida to produce the show following its long Broadway run and National Tour. Next to Normal will be presented at the Miracle Theatre through February 12.
The most talked about new show on Broadway, Next to Normal is the acclaimed and compelling hit-musical "that pushes Broadway in new directions," according to Rolling Stone magazine. Next to Normal's surging score, with emotional book and lyrics, tells the story of one woman’s struggle with manic depression and the toll it takes on her family.
"Next to Normal is the most powerful and riveting piece of musical theatre written in the last decade," said Artistic Director David Arisco. "I'm extremely excited to follow in the footsteps of last year's August: Osage County with a production of another Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Our cast, band, design and creative team are more than up to the task of taking our South Florida audience on this electrifying musical journey." Next to Normal features an impressive cast with strong ties to both the New York and South Florida theatre communities. Jodie Langel, playing Diana, premiered on Broadway as the role of Cosette in Les Miserables and later went on to play the role of Eponine. Now living back in South Florida, Langel's Broadway tour credits include the role of Bertrande in the Pre-Broadway tour of Martin Guerre, the Narrator in the National Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Grizabella in the National Tour of CATS. Mark Sanders, who was last seen as Perchik on the Broadway National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof, will play the role of Dan. Eddy Rioseco, a native Miami boy, will play the role of Gabe. Rioseco's New York shows include Fame (Nick), Mamma Mia (Pepper) and Wicked (Boq).
Next to Normal features music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and direction by David Arisco.
The show opened on Friday, January 20 and will run through February 12, 2012. Evening performances will be held Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with afternoon matinees on Sunday at 2 p.m. A special weekday matinee is scheduled on Wednesday, January 25 at 2 p.m.Tickets for weeknights and matinees are $40, and on Friday and Saturday evenings $48. The theatre offers a 10 percent senior discount rate the day of performance and $15 student rush tickets 15 minutes prior to curtain with identification. Discounts are based on availability and exclude Saturday and Sunday.
Four-show flexible subscription packages are now available to the remainder of the 2011-2012 season for only $186; which includes: the international musical sensation that won Actors' Playhouse eight Carbonell Awards in 2001, including Best Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (March 7 - April 8, 2012) with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice; the hilarious, new comedy Becky's New Car (May 9 - June 3, 2012) by Steven Dietz, as well as the World Premiere of a manly musical revue called Real Men Sing Show Tunes and Play With Puppets (July 11 - August 12, 2012) by Paul Louis and Nick Santa Maria.
Actors’ Playhouse is the nonprofit resident theatre company and managing agent of the historic Miracle Theatre on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Actors’ Playhouse, which has brought home 70 regional Carbonell Awards for artistic excellence, is a Florida Presenting Cultural Organization and one of 22 major cultural institutions in Miami-Dade County. In addition to its Mainstage season, Actors’ Playhouse offers a year-round season of Musical Theatre for Young Audiences, a National Children’s Theatre Festival, a Theatre Conservatory and Summer Camp Program, as well as educational arts outreach programs for under-served youth, and has initiated a Young Talent Big Dreams contest for children in partnership with The Children’s Trust.
For more information please call 305-444-9293 or visit www.actorsplayhouse.org. Actors' Playhouse is located at 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables in the historic Miracle Theatre.
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01/24/12 6:32 am
Jewish Museum Honors Florida's Jews from Poland During Florida Jewish History Month
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| The Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach |
This year's observance of Florida Jewish History Month, in conjunction with the Museum's current exhibit, "Wooden Synagogues of Poland and the Florida Connection," will honor the 80% of American Jews whose origins are from Poland.
For the January 8 kick-off event, the Jewish Museum of Florida welcomes Floridian families with Polish roots, who will share their experiences in a panel discussion. Bring family and friends to join this FREE celebration. Walk-ins welcome or RSVP to 786-972-3175 or e-mail info@jewishmuseum.com.
Jews have lived in Poland for more than 1,000 years. Poland was the center of the European Jewish world before World War II, when the Holocaust resulted in the death of 90% (3 million) of the Polish Jews. By preserving the memories of families, such as those on this panel, the Museum is able to keep Jewish cultural heritage alive and transmit it to future generations.
At the January 8 kick-off event, the Museum will award cash prizes to the winners of its statewide student creative writing contest. The Museum challenged middle and high school students to connect to their own cultural heritage, by answering the following question: "How does a place tell a story that represents your cultural heritage?"
As part of the celebration, Joe's Stone Crab restaurant is providing their famous key lime pie, designated in 2006 as Florida's official state pie. The founders of Joe's, Joe and Jennie Weiss, were the first Jews to settle on Miami Beach in 1913. Joe's is still owned and run by the family, and has been open since 1913.
The concept for Florida Jewish History Month began at the Jewish Museum of Florida. Founding Executive Director Marcia Jo Zerivitz worked closely with legislators to translate the Museum's mission into a statewide observance. In April 2003, Governor Jeb Bush signed a bill into that officially designated the month of January as Florida Jewish History Month. Florida is the first state in the nation to have a month dedicated to the tremendous contributions of Jews in its state.
The success of Florida Jewish History Month inspired the legislation for Jewish American Heritage Month, also initiated by the Museum, and observed each May, with a Proclamation signed by President George Bush in April 2006.
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| Rachel Kosowski, 1938. |
In 1946, they were allowed to return to Poland to vote for the Communists; however, they found severe anti-semitism and government-sponsored pogroms there. An organization called Bricha (escape) had been formed to find and bring Polish Jews to Germany on their way to Palestine. Bricha rescued Rachel's family and sent them to a DP (displaced persons) Camp. Rachel met her husband there, U.S. Army Chaplain (1st Lieutenant) Mayer Abramowitz. The couple moved to Miami Beach in 1951.
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| Maria (2nd from left) and son, Allan Horowitz (3rd from left), with Russian soldiers outside of Warsaw, 1946. |
Father, Edmund, worked for the Polish government but was purged by the Soviets and sent to Siberia. He broke out of prison and fled to Paris with his wife, Maria. Edmund and Maria separated from their sons so that the Soviets could not use the children as hostages. The family eventually reunited and immigrated to the U.S. in 1947.
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| Shomir Atzarim Zionist Organization, Poland Hebrew School, Biala Podlaska,1939. Alice Weinglas (2nd row, top, 1st from left) with classmates. Only five of this group survived the Holocaust. |
Alice met her husband, Max Eiman from Bielsko, Poland. The family members were finally released and reunited in 1946 and returned to Poland. Due to the antisemitism and pogroms, they escaped and were smuggled across the borders.
After time in Displaced Persons (DP) Camps in Austria and Germany, Alice came to America in 1949, and settled in Miami Beach in 1956.
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| Louis Schneider wearing an "Acolyte" outfit, 1944. |
While traversing northern Italy, their train was bombed by American planes and they were rescued from the wreckage by Italians. Louis spent the rest of the war hiding as "Luigi Sarto" in a Catholic monastery in Italy.
The family miraculously reunited in 1946.
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The Jewish Museum of Florida is housed in two adjacent lovingly restored historic buildings on South Beach that were once synagogues for Miami Beach's first Jewish congregation. The Museum's focal point is its core exhibit "MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida: 1763 to the Present." Interesting history and art exhibits change periodically.
Currently on display are: "Wooden Synagogues of Poland and the Florida Connection," through March 18, 2012 and "Rabbi Irving Lehrman: His Life & Art," through January 15, 2012. A Collections & Research Center, Timeline Wall of Jewish history, several films, Museum Store filled with unique items and Bessie's Bistro for snacks complete the experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Museum is located at 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, and is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, except Mondays, Civil and Jewish holidays. Admission: Adults-$6; Seniors-$5; Families-$12; Members and children under 6-Free; Saturdays-Free.
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| The official logo for Florida Jewish History Month, created by one of Miami's most famous artists/residents, Romero Britto. |
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01/05/12 7:31 am
Experience Miami's Best Yoga Studios with the Passport to Prana Program
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| Passport to Prana founder, YuMee Chung |
Passport to Prana is an innovative, new multi-studio yoga passport so Miami's visitors and residents alike can explore the world of yoga without breaking the bank!
The $30 Passport to Prana card entitles Passport-holders to one yoga class at each of the 22 participating studios in Miami and the Miami area. With the average yoga class costing about $15, the potential savings are tremendous. This steal-of-a-deal makes it fun and easy for Miami visitors and residents to find the perfect style of yoga, whether they are seasoned yogis or brand new to the practice.
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| The Passport to Prana Card |
The concept was conceived in 2005 by YuMee Chung, a former securities lawyer who switched careers to become a yoga instructor.
“Our goal with Passport to Prana was to find a way to make yoga truly accessible to everyone,” she explained. “With its rise to popularity over the past few years, the cost of yoga has skyrocketed, effectively making it a luxury for most. Passport to Prana gives everyone, including absolute beginners, a great way to try out the yoga studios where they live, work and play, no matter what their income level, age, or level of fitness.”
An online yoga portal is also part of the program. Anyone who purchases a Passport to Prana will receive an electronic card that will be processed by the yoga studio just before class. The yogi can log onto their Passport to Prana profile at www.passporttoprana.com to track everything from class attendance to passport information in real time. Studio listings, maps, contact information, up-to-date class schedules, special discounts and fun contests are also available, making it a must-stop spot for any yoga lover in the city!
Like all Passports, this one has an expiration date. Miami Passports are good for one year after activation and are available for purchase at www.passporttoprana.com and select participating studios. See the full list of participating studios here.
The program was originally launched in Toronto, Canada and has spread quickly across Canada and into the U.S., with programs currently running in cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Tampa. The program will be coming to other U.S. cities later this year.
For more information about Passport to Prana, or to purchase a Passport, visit www.passporttoprana.com.
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01/04/12 9:18 am
Let the Experts Show You Around Town! Book A Tour with HistoryMiami Today
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| Downtown Miami's skyline, including the famed InterContinental Hotel. |
Delve into the past and experience the sights, sounds and cultures of South Florida with a City Tour or Private Tour.
HistoryMiami offers educational tour opportunities for adults of all ages to learn more about the history of the region. Tour guides look forward to welcoming visitors on a memorable journey of the region’s history, both on-site in the museum galleries or off-site at the many historic neighborhoods, landmarks and sites throughout South Florida.
City Tours feature walking, bike, boat, and coach tours with internationally-acclaimed historian, Dr. Paul George, and eco-historian Frank Schena, as well as other tour guides, prepared to share their expertise on various topics related to Miami and South Florida history.
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| Dr. Paul George |
For more than two decades, Dr. George has toured his way to local, national and international acclaim by conducting city tours around South Florida. A Miami native, prolific author and Miami-Dade College professor, he has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make the region so unique.
Private Tours are customized to meet each group’s individual needs. All personalized tours include a one-time free admission pass to the HistoryMiami Museum, located at 101 West Flagler Street in downtown Miami. For more information please call the City Tours Department at 305-375-1621, or e-mail citytours@historymiami.org.
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01/03/12 7:15 am
Celebrate New Year's in Style Aboard A Golden Yacht Charter
Celebrate New Year's on the water and watch the fireworks from the best location in Miami, Biscayne Bay, where you will have a view of all of the downtown Miami fireworks extravaganzas.
Book a chartered yacht from Golden Yacht Charters today! Note: Due to U.S. Coast Guard law, a maximum of 12 are allowed on each yacht, but you may rent two or more yachts together. Golden Yacht Charters has great deal packages available! To book, email carolina@goldenyachtcharters.com or call 305-523-9330. Book now, as there are only a few yachts left!
All yacht charters include captain, stewardess, refreshments and fuel. Catering is available upon request, from some of the best chefs in town!
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Golden Yacht Charters is located in the heart of South Beach at the Miami Beach Marina. For more information please see www.goldenyachtcharters.com and www.primetimeboats.com.
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12/22/11 7:08 am
Bahamas Express Ferry Links Florida and the Bahamas With Fast-Ferry Service
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| The fast ferry, Pinar del RĂo |
The Baleà ria Group marked a new milestone in travel with a high speed maritime transport service between Fort Lauderdale and Grand Bahama island. The new service, which operates under the Bahamas Express brand, is a firm commitment to the internationalization of the company and also, therefore, to consolidating the company’s growth in the current economic climate.
"The Bahamas Express service provides an important link between South Florida and The Bahamas" said David Johnson, director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. "It is an affordable and easily accessible option that appeals to a variety of travelers, particularly families and for those seeking a relaxing and hassle free route to The Bahamas. We look forward to treating guests to our Bahamian hospitality, whether coming for a day or staying for a week."
The fast ferry, Pinar del RĂo, will operate the new service between Florida and the Bahamas, which undertakes the 76-mile crossing in 2.5 hours. BaleĂ ria Bahamas Express operates on a daily basis, except on Wednesdays, departing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale at 10am and returning to the port at 10:30pm, allowing U.S. passengers to take day trips to Grand Bahama island.
The fast ferry Pinar del RĂo, which sails at a speed of 32 knots, has a capacity to hold up to 463 passengers. The ship also boasts different services such as a bar-cafeteria, duty-free shopping and tourist class and first class accommodation, among others. The interior will also be decorated with the same graphics, which depict the sea bed and is dominated by bright colors.
President of BaleĂ ria Adolfo Utor highlighted the potential of this area of the Caribbean and explained that it complements the routes which the company operates in the Mediterranean. Utor also pointed out that there is a market of more than 200,000 passengers per year on this new route adding that the company is also working on opening another connection to the Bahamian island of Bimini.
For more information please visit www.ferryexpress.com.
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12/20/11 7:36 am
Don't Miss the Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk This Saturday, Dec. 17
Enjoy strolling the quaint, tree-lined sidewalks of historic Downtown Hollywood while being serenaded by the sounds of a jazz saxophone, or the soft strings of a violin or harp. Take a moment to look over the shoulder of an artist painting and visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local, regional and international artwork.
The ArtWalk takes place the third Saturday of every month, from 7pm-10pm. Please park in one of the Municipal Garages from 6am-10pm. The first two hours are FREE, and the cost is $1 per hour thereafter. Garages locations: 20th Avenue Municipal Garage (between Harrison Street and Van Buren Street), or 19th Avenue Municipal Garage (between Tyler Street & Polk Street).
Please download an event map to locate the garages and to help navigate the ArtWalk. A complete list of ArtWalk participants is below.
The Shade Post
2028 Harrison St., #102
954-920-0029
www.ArtOfShade.com
A fashion lab and showroom for the Art of Shade, a recycled, redesigned one-of-a-kind label by designer Kayce Armstrong. Fashions from bikinis to couture gowns!
ANSU Gallery
Fine Arts | Collectibles | Gifts
2028 Harrison St., #104
954-454-5632
www.AnsuGallery.com
Local artists show and sell their fine art. One-of-a-kind hand-painted porcelain collectibles and papier mâché sculptures. Hand-painted murals on tiles, magnets & more.
D'Art Vine
2000 Harrison St., #4
954-455-5594
www.DArtVine.com
Art gallery and custom framing.
Armando Perez Creations
Fine Artist | Jewelry Designer | Wax and Metal Sculptor
2029 Harrison St., #5
954-241-0081
www.ArmandoPerezCreations.com
Original oil paintings and jewelry designs by artist Armando Perez. Custom made jewelry and commissioned artwork.
ArtsPark Visual Arts Pavilion Gallery
One Young Circle
954-921-3500
www.HollywoodFL.org/artspark
In the Visual Arts Pavilion, visitors can enjoy demonstrations of glass blowing, jewelry making & sculpting, view rotating exhibitions and purchase original artwork.
And don't forget to stop by these amazing
Downtown Hollywood eateries & local businesses:
Cuenca's Montecristo Lounge of Hollywood
1928A Harrison St.
954-364-7660
www.facebook.com/Montecristo.Lounge
The Montecristo Lounge is a classic, relaxing and cozy members only cigar club that hosts a public "Art and Cigars" exhibition each month that attracts cigar aficionados and art lovers alike.
Niki's Café
2028 Harrison St., #103
954-920-7878
A fusion of European & Caribbean flavors ("Eurobbean") where you can enjoy the highest quality in imported cheeses and wines or a delicious plate of Latin food and ice cold beer.
Café Volare
2033 Harrison St.
954-655-5432
Gourmet International food, fresh baked items, homemade pastas and desserts. Everything is fresh and made on the premises.
Megabite Chillout Lounge
1910B Hollywood Blvd.
954-237-2888
www.MegabiteCyberCafe.com
Chic internet lounge with live music, fanciful and exquisite food. Beer is served at 23°F and there are 20 flavors of bubble tea.
Alexandria Mediterranean Restaurant
2050 Hollywood Blvd.
954-925-4521
www.Alexandria-Restaurant.com
Offering our guests a full liquor bar, a hookah lounge, the best belly dance show every night, special VIP events and much more, all while enjoying the best Mediterranean seafood in town.
Goddess Store & Studio
2017 Harrison St.
954-929-2369
www.GoddessStore.com
Experience a variety of dance forms and yoga at our unique studio. An easy and fun way to maintain and improve your health and wellness. FREE Monthly Dance, Poetry and Art Events.
Kerry's Papery
2029 Hollywood Blvd.
954-547-3165
www.KerrysPapery.com
Invitation and stationery studio.
Comfort Zone Studio & Spa
2028 Harrison St., #101
954-923-2030
www.ComfortZoneSpa.com
Specializing in romantic couples treatments and spa parties. Customized facials, LED facial rejuvenation, a variety of massages, European waxing, natural nail services and more!
Paul Miller Hair Studio
2019 Hollywood Blvd.
954-922-9710
www.PaulMillerHair.com
Paul Miller Hair Studio features an upbeat and trendy atmosphere influenced by some of the most talented and professional hair stylists in Florida. Local and regional artists' work on display during ArtWalk (in December only).
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12/15/11 8:09 am
Miami is known as The Magic City--and for good reason! Miami nightlife is amazing, the restaurants, spas and hotels are among the world's best, and the beaches are gorgeous, but there are many more things to do in Miami. We have incredible attractions, including the world-famous Miami Seaquarium and ZooMiami, Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, the historic Art Deco District, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, home to the Florida Grand Opera and Miami City Ballet, and the New World Center, recently re-designed by famed architect Frank Gehry.
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Staying on Miami Beach? We're in a lot of Miami Beach hotels too, including the famous Clevelander, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, Setai and Loews Miami Beach. Any place visitors like to go, including Bayside Marketplace, you can find a copy of Miami and the Beaches and Bienvenidos a Miami y Sus Playas magazines.
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