Out on DVD/Blu-Ray:

Pete’s Dragon is a whimsical journey of friendship and fun between an orphan named Pete and Elliot, his best friend, who just happens to be a jolly dragon. For the first time ever on DVD/Blu-ray, the magical story comes to life for its 35^th anniversary; a true family classic film in the same genre as Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang that is sure to please all audiences.

Secret of the Wings, the newest release from Disney on Blu-ray is a magical story full of delight and adventure as our favorite pixie fairy, Tinker Bell, discovers that she shares a very special secret with Periwinkle, a frost fairy, which lives in the forbidden Winter Woods. With the talents of Angelica Houston (Smash), Timothy Dalton (James Bond 007), Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars), and Mae Whitman (Parenthood), the fairies from Pixie Hollow will capture your heart in this wonderful tale. The Blu-Ray/DVD 4 pack combo includes: Blu-ray featured film with bonus details including “The Great Divide” music video performed by the McClain Sisters, DVD with bonus detail, Digital Copy of the feature film, and Blu-ray 3D Feature film.   Available for a limited time so make sure to get your fix of Pixie Dust soon!

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SLS Hotel South Beach Presents Halloween 

On Saturday, October 27, from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Hyde Beach at SLS Hotel South Beach will host the Christie’s Mad Hatters Party. Complimentary hats will be provided by Christie’s and music by Lazerdisk and on Wednesday, October 31, Bacardi will provide courtesy cocktails at Hyde Out a Haunted Havana Halloween event at SLS Hotel South Beach’s Hyde Beach. Sounds by Lazerdisk, Party Sex, and The Chain Smokers from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Nightmare on the Beach 

On Saturday, October 27, join The Little Lighthouse Foundation for its 3rd annual Halloween party: Nightmare on the Beach at the historical Bath Club from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. All attendees will be treated to top shelf open bar, cuisine from some of Miami’s top restaurants and caterers, and music from world renowned DJs. Lose yourself in a world of Nightmare vs. Dream, when you attend Miami’s most audacious, spectacular, costume extravaganza! General admission starts at $100 per person.

Veuve Clicquot: Yelloween Masquerade Ball

The terrace at EDGE Steak & Bar will transform into an al fresco ultra lounge for the Veuve Clicquot Yelloween Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 27 from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., where Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label will flow for Miami’s social crowd decked out in Halloween costumes. Comfortable sofas will be set up throughout the terrace, which is adorned with lush greenery and twinkle lights strung from the retractable awnings. DJ Sol Martinez will play loungey house music with a spooky twist, and cocktail servers will serve the VIP tables throughout the terrace. A custom Veuve Clicquot outdoor bar will be set up for guests to mingle around and enjoy the vibe. For table reservations, call Edge at 305.381.3190. For room reservations, call 305.381. 3381. 

“Beam Me Up” Halloween Bash

SuperMarket Creative will transform Studio 743’s special event space into the location for its highly anticipated “Beam Me Up” Halloween costume bash on Saturday, October 27. Located in the heart of South Beach, the event space boasts a futuristic appeal that is reminiscent of space age architecture, making it the ideal venue for the occasion. Guests will experience a fashion-forward space disco atmosphere, posing alongside SuperMarket’s famous ‘Land on the Moon’-inspired vignette, which has proven to be one of the fete’s most popular features, photographed by Stian Roenning. DJs for the evening include Ess & Emm, Mister Drake, Lolo, Bonnie Beats and The Kid with a slew of local guest acts. Patrons will enjoy complimentary Dos Equis and Herradura cocktails from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. Early ticket purchase fees are $15 and $20 at the door. Tickets are available for purchase at www.BeamMeUp.ticketleap.com. 

“Nightmare on 23^rd Street” at  Cafeina

On Saturday, October 27, Cafeina Wynwood Lounge will transform its interior lounge/art gallery and outdoor gardens into a haunted abode for its second installment of “Nightmare on 23^rd Street.” The Halloween costume party will feature disco beats by resident DJ Supersede and a special guest, New York-based Roxy Cottontail and spooky live video mixes in the garden by local video vixen VJ EditMonster. Cafeina’s haunted crew will serve up $190 Beluga Vodka bottle specials in the spooky manor-esque lounge or fog-laden outdoor garden, while ghouls and gals enjoy lethal libations such as $5 RedRum shooters, made with Fireball Whisky, all night.  Costumes are encouraged. Event admission is $5. Advance table reservations are available by contacting info@cafeinamiami.com.

Halloween Happy Hour at Conrad Miami

On October 31, Conrad Miami will host a Spooktacular Halloween Happy Hour from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy half-off drink specials and hors d’oeuvres. Best costume wins a special prize.

RA Sushi Boo Bash

Have a ghoulishly good time on Halloween at RA Sushi in South Miami’s Boo Bash party. On October 31 from 7:00 p.m. to close, party the night away with spooktacular food and drink specials, a costume contest, and a guest D.J. Enjoy some freakish fun at RA Sushi in South Miami. Boys and ghouls are encouraged to dress up for the Boo Bash costume contest. Those dressed to kill will have the opportunity to take a bite out of some serious treats, including a $100 RA gift certificate for the first place winner and a $25 RA gift certificate for second place. To keep the Halloween bash going all night long, a special guest D.J. will spin a haunting mix of beats. Grab a broomstick and fly into RA Sushi in South Miami. For more information, visit www.Facebook.com/RASushiSouthMiami.

Halloween at Villa 221 

On Wednesday, October 31, Problem Kids and ArtOfficial alongside DJ Ethics are celebrating Halloween at Villa 221 with an array of live bands, DJs, costume contests and food trucks by Cuban Cube and Monster Burgers. Complimentary vodka will be served from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a $10 admission at the door. Guests must arrive before 9:00 p.m. to be eligible for the costume contests. Best female costume, best male costume and best couple costume contest will each go home with over $1,000 in prizes from ISA boutique, N&K Designs, Savvy girl Boutique, SOLE FLY, HipStar Clothing, and Keep it Kush Papers & Apparel among others. The party will then continue with Villa 221’s Haunted House After Party featuring eight DJs including: Minimax, Juan Fonseca, Gabe Alvarez and Andrew Beato spinning techno upstairs and BD HBTS, YSL and Ethics downstairs spinning hip-hop and open format.

Fairchild’s Howl-o-ween
Don’tmiss out on one of the only days of the year that guests can bring their pooch to Fairchild—Wednesday, October 31. At Fairchild’s Howl-o-ween event, now in its fourth year, guests can take advantage of a great opportunity to enjoy special activities just for pups as they parade through Fairchild’s lush surroundings all the while showing off their Halloween costumes. Guests and their dog can hop on a special 1:00 p.m. doggy tram ride too!!

By: Maryanne Salvat

Pink Happy Hour

Join the Conrad Miami on Thursday, October 25, for Pink Happy Hour in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The festivities will be held at The Bar @ LvL 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20 per person and includes two cocktails, hors d’ourves and valet parking. All proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Chapter. 

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People Like Us 

For those of you in need of some serious down time and family reconnection, consider watching People Like Us, now available on DVD/Blu-ray combo. This is a heart-warming love story about a brother and sister that are brought together after the death of their father, the catch is that neither one has ever met before. Chris Pine (Star Trek), Elizabeth Banks (Hunger Games), and the legendary Michelle Pfeiffer create on screen chemistry that will bring tears to your eyes and make you laugh and cry out-loud.  Based on true events, People Like Us will touch your heart and leave you craving for the renowned fish tacos from Henry’s Tacos in Los Angeles!

Sweet Miami Lemonade

Pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith, of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, will raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) when she hosts Sweet Miami Lemonade, Thursday, November 1. Taking place at Marlins Park, their team will prepare treats and signature cocktails from Goldsmith’s debut cookbook, “BAKING OUT LOUD:Fun Desserts with Big Flavors” while attendees enjoy four private suites on the VIP level. After participating in previous events to benefit ALSF, a nonprofit dedicated to curing kids’ cancer, Goldsmith wanted to introduce Miami to the cause. The event is limited to 200 guests, with tickets priced at $150. For information, to purchase tickets or to become a sponsor of this one-of-a-kind event, visit AlexsLemonade.org/campaign/miami-culinary. All proceeds will benefit ALSF. Additionally, David Brownstein at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation can be contacted for more information at 610.649.3034 or David@AlexsLemonade.org.

By:  Dr. Mary Jo Almeida-Shore 

Cooper Avenue- Your one-stop Shop for fabulous. 

Well after midnight just a few weeks ago, after delighting in a decadent meal of hamachi with truffles, mushroom risotto, perfectly seared steak and creative concoctions by the Bar Lab team, we partook in what’s sure to become a landmark moment on South Beach. Amir Ben-Zion, the mastermind behind mainstays, Bond Street, the Townhouse, Gigi and Bardot, and his business partner, Shai Ben-Ami (Domo Japones, Wok Town) gathered his staff, friends and family for a Champagne toast for the official unveiling of Cooper Avenue, restaurant/deli/lounge/bakery and marketplace– the most unique space in South Beach, which takes up an entire block, on the bottom floor of the critically acclaimed, New World Symphony building (location! location! location!)  Read the rest here »

Giorgio Canali, & Claire & Dan Marino

Academy award winner James Caan settled into Café Prima Pasta on Tuesday to film for the second season of the original Starz series Magic City. 

The entire Kardashian crew (Kim, Khole, Kourtney and Scott) had lunch at Monty’s Sunset on South Beach last Friday enjoying a family lunch and filming for the new season of Kim and Kourtney Take Miami.  On Monday night the Kardashian Klan took over Miami hot spot Zuma to shoot an upcoming episode for the show.

On Wednesday, Italian luxury brand Canali, along with Vice President, USA Giorgio Canali and former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, hosted the grand opening celebration of the Bal Harbour Shops boutique, with 15 percent of the evening’s proceeds benefitting the Dan Marino Foundation.

On Thursday, Eva Longoria, Sheila E. and Melanie Griffith gathered at a cocktail reception in honor of President Obama at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami.  

Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter-producer Juan Luis Guerra had lunch on Wednesday at the brand new, TIKL Raw Bar and Grill on Brickell. 

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West dined in Prime 112’s private room on Monday night.

Olivier Martinez was spotted at his restaurant, Villa Azur, having dinner over the weekend.

By: Maryanne Salvat

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6^th Annual Wild About Kids Gala

On Saturday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m., join the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami Dade for the 6^th Annual “Wild About Kids” Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel Brickell. Guests will enjoy a unique “live” red carpet welcome as they enter the cocktail reception and silent auction, featuring one-of-a-kind items, before the dinner program, live music, dancing and more.  Danell Leyva, winner of the bronze medal at the London 2012 Summer Olympics for men’s gymnastics, will speak at the event and take photos with Bronze Sponsors and higher at a meet & greet. He will also be receiving the Hometown Hero Award. Miami’s own South Florida celebrity artist David “LEBO” Le Batard, who previously created a “Wall of Art” for the Kendall Boys & Girls Club with LeBron James, is donating a piece of his original artwork inspired by the organization’s mission statement to the silent auction. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade alumna 13-year-old Elizabeth Elias will sing the National Anthem to kick off the dinner program. A singer, dancer and model, Elias recently sang the U.S. and Canadian National Anthems at Marlins Park. For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, call 305.446.9910.

Fairchild’s Edible Garden Festival 

It’s officially fall and in South Florida that means there’s no better time to plant your garden! Learn how to get started at Fairchild’s Edible Garden Festival this Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21. Learn all you need to know about growing your own backyard garden including herbs and vegetables that lend well to the South Florida climate. During the Festival, Fairchild will also host a scarecrow contest and have a pumpkin patch. And don’t miss out on Fairchild volunteer Bev Murphy’s earth friendly, spooky and playful Halloween decorations—over 300 of her hand made decorations are on display throughout the Garden.Gather new tips and recipes from our popular culinary demonstrations taught by local chefs using local products. Learn about composting, home worm production, how to garden with your children and so much more in one of the gardening lectures. Peruse the farmers’ market where local growers will showcase the best fruits, vegetables and herbs available in South Florida. Enjoy this year’s addition of a hearty autumn beers and ciders at our Beer Garden! Invite your whole family to come out and have fun while learning how to plant your own garden and enjoy fresh, local food that’s in season. Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for children 6-17 and free to children 5 and under and Fairchild members.

 Miami Children’s Museum Not So Scary Halloween 

On Sunday, October 2l from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., your little ghosts and goblins will have a boo-tiful time as they trick or treat their way around the 14 ghoulish galleries at the Miami Children’s Museum; brave the haunted house, test their knowledge in the mad scientist lab or create crazed crafts. Families are bound to have a bewitching time with an array of activities including miniature pumpkin decorating, face painting, a silent auction, a costume parade and much, much more. Special Packages are available including a Starfish Family Package for $1,000.00 that includes 12 tickets to the Halloween Bash, an MCM Family Membership & a personalized tile on the Museum’s Starfish Stroll; a Members Family Package for $500.00 that includes 10 tickets & an MCM Family Membership; and a Family Package for $200.00 that includes 6 tickets. Individual tickets are $50.To purchase tickets online, visit halloween.michimu.net or call 305.373.KIDS. 

Miami Nice Jazz Festival 

A spectacular lineup of multi-award winning jazz masters will perform at the first MIAMI NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL (MNJF), an extension of the internationally celebrated Nice Jazz Festival in France. The Festival makes its U.S. debut at its stateside home — downtown Miami’s Gusman Center for the Performing Arts on October 26 and 27, marking the first events of a planned five-year MNJF tradition. Festival concert tickets range from $30 to $75, and may be purchased online at www.miaminicejazzfestival.com or by calling the local box office 305.374.2444. A VIP Lounge Jazz Experience is offered at $195 per person and includes a café table for two, wine and cocktails, and valet parking. Students may receive a 15% discount by purchasing tickets in person at the box office (student ID required). The MIAMI NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL, presented by the City of Nice, France, is sponsored by The Conrad Hotel, the official MNJF host hotel, as well as Russian Standard, Château Maïme Côte de Provence, and Ferllen Wines. 

Nutrolution at Ayama Yoga Center

Local teens and their families are invited to tackle nutrition issues with licensed nutritionist and founder of Nutrolution Rachael Richardson, RD, LD/N at Ayama Yoga Center on October 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy food samples by Julio’s Natural Foods and an educational seminar focusing on how healthy eating and avoiding artificial foods can enhance academic, athletic and social performance. With more 10 years of experience as a registered dietician, Richardson will lead an interactive workshop that will cover various topics including: nutrition myths and marketing hype, cellular nutrition, “real” versus “fake” foods, top nutrition tips and how to plan simple, healthy meals. Tickets are just $25 per individual, $35 for two or $50 for a family up to four. Go to http://www.ayamayoga.com/events/ to register or call 305.932.7755 for more information.