Silvia Karman Cubina, Diane Venet, Criselda Breene

By:  Mary Jo Almeida-Shore  

We enjoy a visit to the Bass Museum of Art, one of Miami Beach’s key cultural landmarks, just about any time, but no visit compares to touring this gorgeous museum alongside the city’s leading arts patrons, socialites and tastemakers after hours.  We had the opportunity to do just that on Thursday, March 14, as the Bass hosted its annual fundraiser, A Night at the Museum, for which more than 500 fashion-forward art lovers gathered to enjoy a private preview of From Picasso to Koons: The Artist as Jeweler curated by Diane Venet, which features over 200 beautiful, wearable “shiny things,” created by 135 artists.  Needless to say, our inner (and outer) jewelry addict longed for “one of everything.”  The exhibition, presents an intimate and often whimsical side of some of the greatest artists of recent times, each offering a singular vision of adornment. The exceptional, little-known works of wearable sculpture offer new insights into the creative genius artistic giants including:  Andy Warhol, Georges Braque, Louise Bourgesois, Lucio Fontana, Salvador Dalí, Louise Nevelson, Man Ray, Anthony Caro, Yoko Ono and Anish Kapoor.   Read the rest of this entry »

Jill Martin and Dana Ravich

Celebrity chef Ingrid Hoffmann debut her highly anticipated LATIN D’LITE: Delicious Latin Recipes with a Healthy Twist cookbook at the gorgeous Ornare showroom in the Design District. Guests got to taste Hoffmann’s favorite dishes from her cookbook during the signing and exclusive meet and greet. 

Also on Tuesday night, New York Times bestselling authors, Jill Martin and Dana Ravich celebrated the launch of their new book, The Weekend Makeover, at an exclusive gathering at the Soho Beach House.  Martin drew a slew of photographers to the beach the following day as she laid out on the beach at SBH. 

Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh celebrated his birthday Wednesday night at Bamboo Miami Beach with friends:  Ne-Yo, Dwyane Wade, FLOrida, actor/comedian Dee Ray Davis and Pleasure P. Miami Heat’s official DJ, DJ IRIE kept the party going until the early morning. 

On Friday night, music producer, Pharrell Williams, celebrated his 40th birthday at Arkadia and LIV at the Fontainebleau with famous friends: Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus and Lil Wayne. 

On Sunday, the 6^th annual Nautica South Beach Triathlon raised $422,626 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and brought out participating celebrities such as:  Colin Egglesfield, Greg Ellis, Jason Kennedy, James Marsden, Josh Hopkins, Geoff Stults, Parker Young, Cristian de la Fuente and Monique Coleman. Actress and Broadway signer Laura Bell Bundy and former Dancing with the Stars host Samantha Harris were also on hand for the event but stuck to stage duties, with Bundy singing the national anthem and Harris helping to present checks and medals.

Recently spotted at Zuma Miami:  Marc Anthony and his new girlfriend, TopShop heiress, Chloe Green; Luis Carlos Velez and Siad Char, whoannouncedtheir engagement at a romantic table on the riverfront terrace; singer Fher Olvera from Mana and  Esperanza Aguirre, Spanish politician and former President of Madrid.

Superstar, Jamie Foxx was seen dining a Baoli last week.

Jewellery designer Orianne Collins, ex-wife of Phil Collins, and co-founder of the Little Dreams Foundation attended the unveiling of FENDI Casa’s specially curated Romero Britto exhibit on Thursday, March 14^that the Luxury Living FENDI Casa showroom.  A portion of the proceeds from the exhibit, of which all items are available for purchase, will be donated to the foundation. 

Del Toro Shoes Step in to SET Miami 

On Thursday, April 11, Del Toro Shoes takes over SET to showcase the Miami’s shoe line in South Beach’s exclusive, recently renovated hotspot. Guests can expect to see some of the brand’s top designs suspended from above and throughout the venue. Guests selected at random will also receive Del Toro gift certificates so they can join the legions of the Miami-based brand’s fans. Sounds will be provided by Skam Artist’s very own Ross One alongside ESS + EMM. 

The Blacks’ Annual Gala 

On Saturday, April 13, join Lea and Roy Black for one of the most anticipated events of the year, The Blacks’ Annual Gala featuring musical guest Flo Rida with Taylor Hicks and DJ Trouble at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.  Proceeds benefit The Consequences Charity, Teach for America, Breakthrough Miami, and Big Dream for Kids as well as other worthy charities. To purchase tickets and for further information about this fabulous evening visit: www.theblacksannualgala.com.

Reggae Beach Bowl 

Solé on the Ocean, the Sunny Isles Beach resort is throwing a Reggae Beach Bowl concert on the sand this Saturday, April 13, from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. NFL greats Antonio Brown and Amhad Bradshaw will join Miami Dolphins Lamar Miller and Olivier Vernon in hosting the beach bash with a live performance by Junior Marvin & One Love of Bob Marley & The Wailers. Executive Chef Ralph Pagano of Alba Seaside Italian will be cooking up island favorites such as jerk chicken and pork while guests sip on rum punch and enjoy Heineken and Amstel beer specials; for more information visit www.SoleOnTheOcean.com.

Dream Pop Portraits Art Show 

Pop-artist, Amy Cinnamon will showcase her magnificent Dream Pop Portraits at an art show at the Hoxton on Saturday, April 13 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Expect to see some of your favorite faces on display in beautiful works of art.  The Hoxton will serve up tasty snacks and cocktails as well.  

Bridge to the Stars, “A Starry Night” 

On Saturday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. the rooftop terrace of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami hotel in downtown Miami will be transformed into a whimsical themed evening inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” masterpiece for Bridge to the Stars, “A Starry Night”, presented by City National Bank. Hundreds are expected to attend this special event, including prominent community activists and civic leaders, the fundraiser, hailed as one of the most unique of the season, will help bolster the outreach of Miami Bridge, which provides critical services to youth in great need, many of whom are homeless or runaways and living on the streets. A single reservation is $200.  Attire is Miami Chic. For more information on how to attend or sponsor the event — or support the Miami Bridge organization — contact Monique Bain, 305.636.3520, mbain@miamibridge.org, and visit www.miamibridge.org.