By: Maryanne Salvat
Ready Set Target Style!
On Thursday, October 2, Target is inviting Miami residents to a night of live entertainment featuring an in-store style competition! Miami style mavens: Maria Tettamanti (The Wordy Girl), Annie Vazquez (The Fashion Poet), and Ginger Harris (Electric Blogarella) will compete in true reality show format creating the most stylish day to night looks using Target’s fall collection. Guests will enjoy complimentary beauty bars, music, refreshments, and more as the action packed event unfolds at the South Dixie Highway location. The evening will be hosted and judged by the fabulous Zanna Roberts Rassi, Marie Claire Senior Fashion Editor and E! News correspondent. Univision host and Target’s Latin style expert Rodner Figueroa, director and designer Vashtie Kola and blogger Daniela Ramirez will also preside as fashion judges. The fashion showdown will take place promptly at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public; for more information, visit www.readysettargetstyle.com.
Friends of St. Jude Miami Presents: It’s All About The Kids
Friends of St. Jude (FOSJ) Miami, the young professionals group dedicated to raising awareness and funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, and chaired by Jeb Bush Jr., invites the South Florida community to the seventh annual International Dermatology “It’s All About the Kids” event, presented by the Andrés Asion Foundation. This year’s event will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami and will have a circus theme with chic style. The event will feature a tasting menu and cocktails, as well as music performances by The Culture Band and DJ Troubles. This year’s hosts include award-winning journalist and anchor of Univision Network’s news-magazine show Primer Impacto Pamela Silva Conde and recording artist Jencarlos Canela. International Dermatology will serve as the event’s title sponsor for the sixth consecutive year, along with many others. Individual tickets are $175 for members and $200 for non-members, and can be purchased online at stjude.org/itsallaboutthekids or by calling 305.265.1371. To follow the event conversation online, use the official hastag: #FriendOfStJudeMiami.
SAMBA and a Movie
SUSHISAMBA Coral Gables and Coral Gables Art Cinema are proud to kick off a month of tricks and treats with SAMBA & A MOVIE, an ode to foodies and film buffs alike. On Tuesday, October 7, the feature film The Skeleton Twins, a dark comedy where estranged twins reunite after a decade, will be paired with a menu by Executive Chef David Sears showcasing dishes such as the Beating Heart Anticuchos or the Taquito Twins. For only $39, guests can enjoy an inspired 3-course prix-fixe dinner (movie ticket included) before or after their film, on view at the neighboring art house. Purchase tickets at $39 per person online at Coral Gables Art Cinema at www.gablescinema.com. Dinner reservations are available before or after the film, though bookings before the film are strongly suggested with at least 75 minutes lead time to ensure prompt arrival at the theatre. Call the location directly to secure a reservation 305.448.4990.
Veuve Clicquot’s Cross Country Mail Truck Tour
Adorned in Veuve Clicquot’s iconic yellow hue and delivering exciting surprises in cities across the country, the Clicquot Mail truck will be coming to Miami! On Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m., the Clicquot Mail Truck will debut at Villa Azur. Guests can enjoy light bites and sip on Yellow Label by-the-glass for $20 and Rose for $30, while enjoying the Clicquot photo booth and live music. There will also be a calligraphist on site where guests can have hand-written post cards created to mail to a friend and family or post it to the Clicquot Post Board! Start the weekend off right with happy hour on Friday, October 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Conrad. Guests can enjoy Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label by-the-glass for $17 or by-the-bottle for $70 or Veuve Clicquot Rose by-the-glass for $18 and by-the bottle for $80. Both champagnes will be paired with complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres including ham croquettes, pork belly tacos, truffle arancini and cuban spring rolls. Enjoy the outdoors on the covered patio at Sea Salt & Pepper on Saturday, October 11, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Yellow Label will be served by-the-glass for $22 and featured by-the-bottle for $150. Both magnum and jeroboam sizes will also be available. Guests can also enjoy champagne pairings with the chef’s special small plate menu featuring Osetra Caviar at $125 per oz and $250 per 2 oz’s, Kumamoto Oysters for $4.50 each and Meli Melo Tartare for $29. Finally, on Sunday, October 12, the W South Beach Hotel & Residences will host a fried chicken and bubbles party at Grove and on the terrace of The Dutch from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to check out the truck while enjoying a menu of hot fried chicken, honey butter biscuits and house made Anthony’s slaw. Unlimited glasses of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label will be available for $99 and food for $45. Yellow Label will also be available by-the-glass and by-the-bottle.
Resorts World Bimini and Bimini SuperFast Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Resorts World Bimini and Bimini SuperFast are proud supporters of Breast Cancer Awareness month and, on October 4, are partnering with LITE 101.5 for a special “Cruise for Komen” event, where 10% proceeds will be donated to the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Hosted by LITE 101.5’s popular morning show personality Julie Guy, guests will enjoy a complimentary Sail Away cocktail toast of pink rose provided by Barton & Guestier as well as live entertainment, dining in multiple restaurants and lounges, live action table gaming such as Roulette, Craps, Blackjack, and Baccarat as well as the latest Slots and a full service Sports Book. After arriving to Resorts World Bimini, guests can indulge in amenities included with the cruise price such as complimentary use of a beach towel and chair, tram service, and choice of a water sport including snorkeling, paddle boarding or kayaking. The Roundtrip Day Package includes a discount on new water activities now available at the resort including world-class diving and snorkeling, parasailing, water skiing, jet skiing, as well as banana boat rides. Popular Alice Town tours depart the resort on a regular basis, giving guests the opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of Bimini. And, with the opening of the new Port at Resorts World Bimini, guests now have up to 5 hours on the island to enjoy the resort’s white sand beaches, six restaurants and bars and world-class casino. Visit www.rwbimini.com to book your Day Cruise now and enter Promo Code LTCRUISE14 to receive $10 off or call 1-888-930-8688 for more information.
Pamper Yourself Pink at Aveda Seven Seas Spa & Salon
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Aveda Seven Seas Spa & Salon in Sunny Isles is inviting beauty junkies to pamper themselves pink with special promotional spa and salon services. During the month of October, guests can feel good about treating themselves to the following: ‘Nail Breast Cancer Awareness!’ Manicure, Go Pink Pedicure: Receive a FREE pink Essie polish with every full price pedicure; in addition, $5 will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or ‘Ribbon Rubdown’: Enjoy a 50-minute facial or massage for only $50 (value of $99) Monday through Thursday; in addition, $5 will be donated to Mt. Sinai Medical Center; for appointments call 305.749.2100 or visit http://www.sevenseasspasalon.com for more information.
