By: Mary Jo Almeida-Shore
Brotherly Love brings Live Music all over Town
Brotherly Love Productions presents another weekend of great live music, kicking it off Friday with Southern-rock jammers Cypress at The Funky Buddha (www.thefunkybuddha.com). This will be their final show with founding member/guitarist Bill Talley. Opening act Diocious will hit South Florida with two additional shows. The psychedelic funk-rock trio plays Titanic Brewery on Saturday (www.titanicbrewery.com), and they’re the featured artists at BLP Sunday Cookout at Hurricane Bar in Delray Beach (www.hurricanelounge.com).
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Hot on the heels of an outstanding cover story by the Miami SunPost, Shareef Malnik announces the
official unveiling of the new façade of The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar on Tuesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. The exterior redux, inspired by the architecture of the French-Neoclassical period was conceptualized with the original Forge in mind, but with modernized touches to match the modified interior. The public unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony comes after receiving rave reviews following the reopening of the award-winning restaurant. Representatives from The City of Miami Beach will also issue a proclamation to Malnik, Chef Dewey LoSasso and The Forge family, presenting them with The Forge’s sixth key to the city. This project was realized by project manager Allegra Parisi of Apartment A, KCS Construction, designer Francois Frossard and Capponi Construction under the direction of Shareef Malnik. The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar is located at 432 W 41st Street. For more information, contact: 305.538.5833.
Big Names Join Forces for Miami Socialholic™ Party at SET
Miami’s hottest new website, Miami Socialholic™ is hosting a launch party and you are invited! The Opium Group’s, Eric Milon, along with Michael Capponi, two of the biggest names in nightlife, present Miami Socialholic’s official launch party at SET, on Friday, June 11th. The party starts at 11 and goes all night with a complimentary vodka bar for the first hour or two (check back next week for more details). Visit www.miamisocialholic.com to RSVP for this fabulous celebration.
On Thursday, May 27th, television personality, María Celeste Arrarás, will celebrate the 8th Anniversary of her show “Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste” at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach. Arrarás is an Emmy award-winning journalist who has collaborated on special reports for Dateline, is a frequent guest co-host of the Today Show and is the bestselling author of 
Friday, May 28, the party will be hosted by an array of superstars including: NBA star, Allen Iverson; R&B Emmy nominated pop singer, actor, model and dancer Mario; the stunning “Me & U” singer, Cassie and model/socialite Amber Rose. Music will be by resident DJs Stevie J and DJ Top Feelin, with special guest sets by DJ Clue. R&B artists Pleasure P, Bow Wow, and Wale, host the party on Saturday and will also perform. Sunday, May 30, American Hip Hop artist Piles will release his new album “Goon Affiliated”. The well-known rapper will also do a live performance during the evening. For table reservations and more information, call 305-532-4340. Doors open at 11pm and close at 5am.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The South Miami location along with 24 other RA Sushi locations, will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of various food and beverage items to help treat and cure children with life-threatening illnesses. Lots of cool events and initiatives take place every night. To see the full line-up, visit: 
Dr. José Azel will host a launch event for his new book Mañana in Cuba at Books & Books in Coral Gables on Wednesday, June 2. The official event begins at 8:00 p.m. but guests are invited to attend a pre-reception celebration at 7:00 p.m. in the bookstore’s Mediterranean-style courtyard, with small plates and wines courtesy of The Café at Books & Books. Immediately following the outdoor soirée, Dr. Azel will discuss concepts from Mañana in Cuba. A question and answer period will follow, during which time Dr. Azel will autograph copies of his book. Notably, 100 percent of the author proceeds from sales of Mañana in Cuba will benefit the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-America Studies at the University of Miami, where Dr. Azel is a Senior Scholar.
Owner Rocco Mangel will celebrate June babies with a Mexican-style cumpleanos fiesta, including a llive Pancho Villa mariachi band, DJ Adam Lipson, $3 Dos Equis and $5 Cabo Wabo Blanco cocktails. Rocco will also give presents to anyone with a June birthday with ID. The fun goes from 8 to midnight at 224 Clematis Street. For more information call (561) 650-1001 or visit:
To commemorate it’s fifth anniversary, The Vibe, an innovative event planning agency, is hosting the ultimate girl’s night out experience in the Magic City with a special screening of the much anticipated “Sex and the City 2”and a fabulous VIP after-party, two days before the film’s official release. This chic, spectacular event is designed to celebrate The Vibe’s expertise of producing unique, fun experiences as well as to encourage Miami women to indulge themselves and celebrate that they are fabulous, glamorous and VIPs in their own lives. In addition to a special screening of the movie, attendees will be treated to a complete girls’ night out exhilarating experience that will feature: A dazzling pink carpet entry to the exclusive after party, a fabulous display of shoes and clothing worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in “Sex and the City 2”, complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, luxury swag bag from event sponsors, and the opportunity to win a vacation to Marrakesh or a “Summer in The City” spa and hotel package. Valerie Bihet, The Vibe Agency director, will be on-hand to discuss her event planning savvy, her SATC connection and offer tips on how to create your own girls’ night out. Miami women channeling their inner Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha will walk the pink carpet and kick-off the exclusive after party on Wednesday, May 26th . The pink carpet VIP pre-party begins at 7:00 P.M. on the 7th floor of the 1111 Lincoln Road building; the special movie screening begins at 8:30 P.M. at Regal Cinema, Miami Beach; For more information and to purchase tickets go to 
Join the “In” Crowd
The Many Faces of Joe Dert Live at Rokbar
22, from 12 to 6 PM at Cafeina in Wynwood (297 Northwest 23rd Street). Marketing and design agencies Super Market Creative and Creative Mafia, together with earth conscious brands including 944 Magazine, Yelp, Plum TV, Soul of Miami, Ecoist, Dream in Green, Portfolio Salon and METRO 1 Properties, will seek to revolutionize shopping in South Florida. Bartering, the oldest form of buying and selling, has been reinvented as the newest shopping craze, known as swapping. Bring your fashionable, clean and gently used clothing, accessories, home décor and furniture accent pieces to trade. Designer furniture retailers and local fashion stylists will be on site to give styling tips, as well as to help appraise items according to “Swap Miami’s” set pricing standards of low, medium and high. Co-founders Sean Drake & Michelle Leshem say “the point of Swap Miami is to finally get rid of that item you have been holding onto for so long and never use. It’s not about the exact valued amount you will get for donating your items. It’s about letting go and in the process, possibly scoring a few fine items. That’s just a small bonus on top of the charity who scores all left over goods at the end of each ‘Swap Miami’ event.”
Jazz Concert at Angelique
A Workout with a Treat
