LUCA LUCA hosted a chic reception honoring Haute Living‘s newly appointed Fashion and Luxury Editor Meredith Mulligan. Co-hosted by Miami fashionistas Alison Zhuk, Cristina Rice, Jamie Jo Harris, Malinka Max and LUCA LUCA Vice President Aylin Brenna, the event not only welcomed Meredith as one of our city’s newest fashion gurus, but also offered guests a sneak peak at the brand’s Fall 2010 collection. A portion of the proceeds from the sales during the event benefitted Jewish Adoption Foundation and Care Options (JAFCO).
On Thursday night, nearly 400 people gathered at Bar 721 on Lincoln Road for a fundraiser benefiting The Children’s Cancer Caring Center (CCCC). Jeff Berardelli, weatherman from CBS4, hosted the event alongside Lee Klein, founder of the charity. Guests enjoyed free-flowing cocktails and scrumptious bites from Lincoln Road’s latest gourmet taco spot, Tacotento and raised about $5000 for the charity. Klein hopes to raise awareness and support for the CCCC, which has helped to save countless lives throughout its 45 year history. On-hand for the celebration: the CBS 4 crew: Jeff Berardelli, Lissette Gonzalez, Natalia Zea and Cynthia Demos. Plum TV’s Jenn Santiago and Megan Harris were also in attendance. For more information on the charity visit ChildrensCancerCaringCenter.com.
Michael Shore, Ivette Naranjo and "birthday girl" Mary Jo Shore at Cafeina
Birthdays can be stressful, especially for Geminis, who take them way too seriously- wanting to do too many (often opposing) things at once to celebrate. So for one Gemini in particular, it seemed fitting that the perfect place to honor the annual calendar date would be one, which much like those who share the Zodiac sign, is really lots of different places-all in one. What better space than a clubby yet “chill” lounge/restaurant/loft/outdoor terrace/garden/art gallery, serving the best food this side of anywhere? You know the place, it’s tucked away in a little crook of Wynwood, known only to those in the know- those who read the 411, and 944, and the Herald and the New Times, and Black Book…well you get it. Read the rest here »
Friday night, Miami-based pop music artist Corey Michaels celebrated the launch of his debut album, Who Killed the King? with an exclusive performance at SCORE. Corey performed his songs “Don’t Go” and “Rockstar” – one of which is rumored to be his fist single out next month – to a packed house of club kids. Michaels greeted his fans and made his way onto the dance floor to join the revelers until well into Saturday morning.
Paulina Rubio
Latin hotspot, Morena, (formerly Macarena) was THE place to be late Saturday night, for the Paulina Rubio concert after party. The place was so packed, there was barely enough room for Rubio and her friends, who were among the last to arrive. The group danced all night in the VIP area. Latin Grammy-winning Spanish-Italian musician/ actor Miguel Bose joined in the celebration as well.
Sean Penn booked a reservation at STK Miami for his daughter and a group of friends on Saturday night. Penn made a cameo toward the end of the meal to say hello to the table of teenage girls and pay their bill.
Last week, comedian/actor Tony Roberts performed at Play Nightclub in South Beach. The comic has appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View. Miami Heat star, Udonis Haslem, was at Play to enjoy the show.
Trump Hollywood recently hosted an exclusive luncheon to celebrate the U.S. premiere and return of the
Perla Machaeh and Beatriz Samano
hot, new reality show, Vive La Vie, which chronicles Mexican socialite Perla Machaen and her girlfriends as they travel the world. Co-stars Beatriz Pernia, Marion Lanz-Duret and Beatriz Samano-Fernandez joined Machaen at the luxury oceanfront condominium.
Latin Grooves at Mokai
Mokai is going Latin with the launch of Alternativo Thursdays. Featuring a blend of Latin indie pop, Rock en Espanol, World Sounds and Modern Latin Dance Music, DJ Felix takes the turntables, as live performances take over the dance floor every week, bringing a much needed dose of Latin music to the South Beach scene. Upcoming acts include: Afrokumbre, Locos Por Juana, Rosamax from Brazil, Xperimento, Dr. Draw, Joe Dert and Oscar G. Doors open at 11pm. Mokai is located at 235 23rd street on Miami Beach, guests can call 305 531 5535 or visit www.mokaimiami.com for more info.
Get Ready to Wine
The 6th Annual Florida International Wine Challenge uncorks with an unlimited sampling of more than 400 world-class wines from 15 countries on Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Palms Hotel & Spa (3025 Collins Avenue). A portion of the proceeds benefit the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation and the Melanie Finley Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Enter code WINEDINE for discounted $50 tickets at www.fiwc.net or call 866.998.VINO for more information.
Bikes & Babes at Grand Central this Friday!
This Friday, June 25, at 8 p.m. Grand Central, Ducati Miami and Love Cat Marketing & Events present the
national premiere of Ducati’s new Monster 796. Motorcycle fans will have the opportunity to get a first look and experience one of Ducati’s newest bikes and be treated to additional eye candy courtesy of Rockstar Swimwear during an informal fashion show featuring the brand’s latest summer looks. All guests will also enjoy complimentary fenom Modern Absinthe cocktails all night. For RSVP information, please email gino@taraink.com. Following the Ducati event, Grand Central will launch its new weekly Friday night party “Propaganda.” Propaganda is hosted Love Cat Marketing & Events and MAG Miami and features open format sounds by resident DJs and local favorites Danny Daze and David G. For complimentary admission email Zac Courtney at lovecatllc@gmail.com Grand Central is located at 697 N Miami Ave.
American Black Film Festival (ABFF)
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) takes place from June 23 – June 26, and is sponsored by Grey Goose vodka. To commemorate, GREY GOOSE will present the first annual national “Rising Icons” award to the talented Chrisette Michele at the 2010 American Black Film Festival Awards this Saturday. The award will be presented by Julious Grant, Senior Vice President of Bacardi USA. Guests will have the chance to enjoy the Grey Goose L’Orange “Startini,” at all ABFF events. For the full schedule and more information, visit: http://www.abff.com/festival/.
It’s An IRIE Weekend!
The 6th Annual Irie Weekend takes over South Beach on June 25, featuring an action-packed weekend which kicks off with a private welcome reception followed by a bash at LIV at 11 p.m. on Friday night. Irie will be spinning his irresistible sounds at the club. The star-studded celebrity golf tournament takes place at the Miami Beach Golf Course on Saturday. Proceeds raised throughout the weekend will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. For more information, visit: http://irieweekend.com/pdf/signup.jpg. To RSVP for LIV, call 305.674. 4680. Check out last year’s participating celebrities at: https://miamisocialholic.com/07/dj-irie-does-it-again/.
