By: Maryanne Salvat
maryannesalvat@aol.com
Angela Laino at Cafeina
Songstress Angela Laino will stop by Cafeina lounge on Thursday, April 28, to perform a rendition of her newest soulful tracks. Miami-favorite DJ Contra will perform a closing set, keeping guests at the Wynwood hotspot partying into the early hours. Specials for the evening include $4 beers, tequila and burgers. Party begins at 9 p.m. For table reservations contact 305.438.0792 or visit www.cafeinamiami.com.
Lorie Lester Sets The Stage
Join Miami-based fashion designer Lorie Lester on Thursday, April 28, for the debut of her Spring/Summer 2011 Collection with The Beautiful Villains Fashion Show at The Stage Miami, located in the heart of the Design District. Entertainment will include live music by garage rockers Jacuzzi Boys, bites by food truck Ms. Cheezious, specialty cocktails by Zignum Mezcal and Coruba Rum. DJ Haitian Hillbilly will warm up the crowd for the fashion show, which will begin at 11:00 PM. Doors open at 10:00 p.m.
WALL Lounge Weekend
Stop by the exclusive WALL lounge this weekend for a healthy mix of decadent debauchery, models and one or more celebrity sightings. The sizzling Miami Heat’s DJ Irie will be in the house on Thursday, April 28, performing a signature mix of hip hop and R&B. DJ SKratchy will play house on Friday, April 29, with a closing set by resident DJ Triarchy. Saturday enjoy beats by DJ Stephan Luke and party until the early hours. For table reservations visit www.wallmiami.com or call 305.938.3130.
A Royal Affair at the National Hotel
On Friday, April 29, National Hotel Miami Beach will host a royal affair in honor of the much-anticipated marriage of England’s Prince William to fiancée Kate Middleton. Held at The Restaurant and Blues Bar from 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., the broadcast viewing party will offer guests the opportunity to watch the festivities on a large projector screen while enjoying a traditional “Full English Breakfast” consisting of fried eggs, English-style sausage, rashers of crispy fried bacon, browned mushrooms, black pudding, a browned half tomato and fried bread. For those who miss the live viewing of the celebrated couple’s “I do’s,” Blues Bar, which will be decked out with floral designs provided by Blooming Design & Events, will continue to loop the footage throughout the day accompanied by Kir Royal cocktails for $6 each. Guests are invited to enjoy the breakfast for $24 (gratuity and cocktails not included), while those who don their best Kate Middleton hat will receive a complimentary Kir Royal. Even better, those who “Get on the List” on the hotel’s Facebook page by noon on Thursday, April 28, will automatically be entered into a drawing for a chance to win the “The Royal Treatment” – a special package in honor of the nuptials consisting of a two-night stay in a luxury suite, complete with breakfast, one dinner and valet parking – to be announced at the viewing party. Valet parking will also be offered at a discounted rate of $10. For more information, visit www.NationalHotel.com.
Surface Merchants at Cafeina Brunch N’ Bazaar
The Wynwood Exhibition Center at Cafeina, along with the Michael Margulies Artist Agency, is pleased to announce its latest exhibition, “Lost and Found: freedom in post-graffism”. The show is an artistic debut by the Surface Merchants, comprised of Miami artists Raymond Adrian, Alex Yanes and Daniel Fila. The artists will be on-site for a special “meet & greet” during Cafeina’s Brunch N’ Bazaar on Sunday, May 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to close out the show. For more information, visit www.marguliesagency.com.
9th Annual Hats Off Luncheon
Join Tracy Wilson Mourning, founder and visionary of the Honey Shine Mentoring Program, along with hundreds of women leaders, members, sponsors, mentors and volunteers as they come together for the 9th Annual “Hats Off” Luncheon on Tuesday, May 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Jungle Island’s Lakeside Café & Treetop Ballroom. Ladies, grab your favorite hat and enjoy a reception, silent auction, luncheon, and the always- anticipated “Honey Bug” Showcase. Proceeds fund bi-monthly “Aspire to Shine” Workshops as well as Camp Honey Shine, a now six-week summer day camp for more than 120 girls enrolled in the program. The Honey Shine Mentoring Program encourages the balance of mind, body, and soul in girls and women by providing nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future.Tickets cost $125 and Honey Shine memberships begin at $250. Parking is available at $4 per car. For more information, visit www.HoneyShine.org.
