Design House Open House

Osirys Mendez, renowned Interior Designer will share her top five tips for decorating and “must haves” pieces for spring at DCOTA, this Saturday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the only Saturday that the general public will have access to DesignHouse, so don’t miss out.  In addition to receiving complimentary design consultations you can shop floor samples from 60 showrooms priced at up to 80% off.  DCOTA is located at 1855 Griffin Road, Dania Beach Florida.

Volleypallooza-2010?

2010 Model Beach Volleyball tournament, hits the sands of Nikki Beach this weekend, featuring scantily-clad gorgeous models who will showcase their athletic abilities, among other “assets” on Saturday, April 10th and Sunday, April 11th from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Miami celebrities and spectators are invited to the open event to watch models from seven renowned agencies such as Next, CGM, MC2, Front, Green Agency and Wilhelmina, as they spike their way to glory in the co-ed beach volleyball competition.  In addition to bathing suits, each model will be wearing a colorful RumbaTime watch, in a color to represent their agency.  Lucky guests will also receive a RumbaTime Watch from the brand’s signature collection in their gift bag, while supplies last.

ART:  NC-17

Calix Gustav Gallery’s newest exhibit, “Sticky & Sweet,” which explores sexual freedom, expression and all related taboos will be feted with an opening reception on Saturday, April 10, from 7-10 p.m. We understand that the show is quite risqué and, as usual, in-tune with the gallery’s M.O. of pushing the envelope, so leave the kids and prudes at home! During the reception, complimentary cocktails and beats by DJ Johnny the Boy will be provided.

Laugh at Play

Play Nightclub in South Beach will hold Comedy Nights every Wednesday evening, featuring up and coming local comics. On Wednesdays, Play will open at 9pm and the comedy will continue until 11:30. After 11:30 Play returns to its regular nightclub format.  Admission costs $10 for the comedy show with a special dinner and appetizer menu available for purchase, as well as drink specials throughout the evening.  Play Nightclub is located at 1045 5^th Street (Lenox and fifth) with a convenient attached parking lot. For table reservations please call 305-532-4340.

Happy Birthday, Mansion

Mansion, South Beach’s biggest nightclub celebrates six years of dance, decadence and delight with an all-star lineup starting April 14^.  You are invited to join the Mansion family for nightly celebrations featuring club kid extraordinaire Richie Rich’s “Tabloid Hero” fashion show Wednesday, Busta Rhymes live Thursday, Fabolous and Trey Songz live Friday, DJ Steve Aoki Saturday and more. For more information please visit www.mansionmiami.com or call 305 531 5535.

 The third annual Nautica South Beach Triathlon takes place on Sunday, April 11 to benefit pediatric cancer research for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Participants expected in this year’s 2010 races include co-anchor and national correspondent for NBC‘s “Today”, Natalie Morales, actress, Eliza Dushku, former NBA player, Rick Fox,  Australian triathlete and five-time Ironman champion, Chris “Macca” McCormack, NBC’s “Biggest Loser”, winner Ali Vincent, The Bold and the Beautiful’s, Heather Tom, three-time Winter X Games freestyle skiing gold medalist, Sarah Burke, WPLG Local 10’s news anchor, Sasha Andrade, and WKMG Orlando’s news anchor Michael Garolfalo. The “fun” starts at 7:00 a.m. (yes, in the MORNING) on 5^th street and Ocean Drive.  For more information, please visit www.SouthBeachTri.com.