The Signature Chefs Auction presented by Goya® to benefit the March of Dimes is returning for its 21st star-studded year on Wednesday, November 7. One of the area’s most popular food & wine fundraisers, the event will feature more than a dozen top local chefs as well as amazing wines, cocktails and auction items. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Paradise Plaza Event Space in the Miami Design District.
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Signature Chefs Auction
On November - 6 - 2018
Make A Wish Nightclub is the Place to Be on Saturday Night
On November - 2 - 2018
The official after-party for the InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish Ball, the InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish Nightclub presented byE11EVEN MIAMI will be held immediately following the Ball at the InterContinental® Miami on Saturday, November 3. This year’s Nightclub is themed “Sky” and will feature 3-time Grammy Award Winner Wyclef Jean as Celebrity DJ and DJ Affect,along with a runway fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue at Brickell City Centre.
By: Mary Jo Almeida-Shore
Fans of fine dining rejoice! Award-winning churrascaria, Texas de Brazil celebrates its 20th anniversary by offering its original pricing from way back in 1998. For the next couple of days you can enjoy the elevated dining experience at a bargain price of $28.50 per adult for the regular dinner menu. This includes Texas de Brazil’s full, rodizio-style menu which is available from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Monday, October 8 and Tuesday, October 9. Children ages six to 12 dine for $14.25; kids three to five dine for $5 and those under three dine for free. Read the rest of this entry »
An Evening of Art + Fashion with Bacardi
On October - 4 - 2018
Celebrate Bacardi, Dress for Success & Celia Cruz this Saturday, October 6.
Join Bacardi for an evening of art, fashion and cocktails to raise funds for Dress for Success Miami. The event will take place at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, and feature a first look at “Celia Forever,” an insight into the life of Celia Cruz.
VIP guests will also gain access to a fashion show featuring the Rene by RR collection from designer René Ruiz and experience a cognac, whisky and cigar lounge and a silent auction, which includes an African safari, Rene by RR gift certificates, custom Soles by Sir kicks, complimentary dry cleaning from Dryeco Green Cleaners and much more. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Get tickets at https://noaf.eventbrite.com
Don’t Miss: Amigos for Kids Presents Domino Night
On June - 1 - 2018
Amigos For Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and educating communities, will host its premiere annual fundraiser, Miami Celebrity Domino Night on Saturday, June 16 at the University of Miami Student Center Complex in Coral Gables.
Recognized as South Florida’s most anticipated charitable summer event, Miami Celebrity Domino Night is an evening dedicated to raising funds and creating awareness about child abuse prevention. The night promises the best of the best with an exciting star-studded Blue Carpet, domino playing, open bar courtesy of presenting sponsor Bacardí U.S.A., a superb silent auction, live entertainment by multi Grammy Award winner Marlow Rosado and savory culinary fare courtesy of some of South Florida’s leading chefs and restaurants.
“We are excited to announce that our signature fundraising event, Miami Celebrity Domino Night has moved to a new location while keeping all the great fun elements that has made it an annual summer success,” said Amigos For Kids President and CEO, Rosa Maria Plasencia. “We are fortunate to serve a tremendously generous community, and alongside hundreds of celebrities, elected officials and amazing supporters, we will host the 16th edition of Domino Night at the University of Miami. We look forward to another memorable celebration that facilitates fulfilling our mission of child abuse prevention and helps educate millions about this national epidemic.”
The Amigos For Kids 2018 Miami Celebrity Domino Night will host more than 1,500 guests, including an array of South Florida media personalities, renowned television celebrities, elected officials and corporate leaders. Jacqueline Bracamontes and Erica Ender are two of this year’s Celebrity Hosts, and NBC6 Anchor and Amigos honorary board member, Jackie Nespral and WPLG’s Louis Aguirre will be the night’s Celebrity Emcee Hosts.
Iconic personalities from previous years include stars such as María Celeste Arrarás, Charytín, Gaby Espino, Emilio Estefan, Lili Estefan, Laura Flores, DJ Irie, Sofia Lachapelle, Adamari López, Johnny Lozada, Alicia Machado, Justina Machado, Carlos Ponce, Zuleyka Rivera, Teresa Rodriguez, Catherine Siachoque, Pamela Silva-Conde, Sonya Smith, Juan and Maki Soler, and Felipe Viel to name a few.
Tickets to this year’s event are $150 per person in advance, $175 per person at the door, and reserved domino tables of four are available for $1,000 each, in addition to sponsorship opportunities, with all proceeds benefitting Amigos For Kids.
Funds raised aid programs including the Jose Martí Park after-school program; the Amigos Strengthens Families & Communities Nurturing Parent program; the annual back-to-school and holiday toy drives, and the Amigos For Kids yearlong There’s NO Excuse For Child Abuse!® Blue Ribbon Campaign and prevention efforts.
For more information regarding tickets and reservations, please contact Amigos For Kids at (305) 279-1155, or visit at www.amigosforkids.org/. For media credentialing, click here and follow the detailed instructions.
The 2018 Miami Celebrity Domino Night is brought to you by Presenting Sponsor, Bacardí U.S.A.; Gold Sponsors, Academica, Allstate, Baptist Health South Florida Continental National Bank, Macy’s and República; Domino Table Sponsor, Greenberg Traurig; and Entertainment Sponsor, Dra. Maribel Santa Cruz. Media Sponsors include Clear Channel Outdoor, Diario Las Américas, NBC 6, Selecta, Telemundo 51 and Univision 23.
