Don’t Pass on The Passing

Calix Gustav gallery will debut its newest exhibit The Passing on Saturday, July 10 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. with an opening reception and complimentary cocktails for all guests. The reception will take place at the gallery located in the Wynwood Arts District (98 NW 29th Street) and will coincide with the bourgeoning neighborhood’s monthly art walk. Calix Gustav’s The Passing is set to exhibit the fleeting of time, new seasons and new beginnings representing rebirth through the works of Ecuadorian artist, Jovan Karlo Villalba; Colombian artist, Catalina Jaramillo and sculptor Richard Herzog. The Passing will run from July 10 through September 1, 2010. Regular gallery visiting hours are from Tuesday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit:  www.calixgustav.com.

Shop to Support the Michael J. Fox Foundation

Go shopping at Lilac And Lilies (229 B Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale by the Sea) to support a Fashion Fundraising Night on Wednesday, July 14^th from 6 to 9 p.m. to benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.  You are invited to an evening of shopping, cocktails and catering by Pizza Fusion and to browse the latest collections of their favorite designers including Trina Turk, Black Halo, Rebecca Taylor, BB Dakota, Jay Godfrey, LnA, ZAD and more.  Twenty percent of sales (on non-sale merchandise) will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has raised more than $179 million for Parkinson’s treatment research.  This special Lilac and Lilies event is being hosted by Liz Camp in an effort to help her reach fundraising goals for fellow Team Fox runners participating in the New York City Marathon on November 7^th.  For more information, contact:  954.530.3109.

 Summer Groove is Here

The Summer Groove, will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, Fl.) from July 14-18.  Hosted by Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade, The Groove is a five-day weekend event that features something for everyone: golf, comedy, music, a benefit dinner, youth summit, youth sports conference and basketball clinic.  There’s also a free block party, an all-star basketball game and numerous exclusive functions. Now in its 14th year, proceeds benefit Alonzo Mourning Charities and the Wade’s World Foundation. For more information, visit www.TheSummerGroove.com.

 Love at Lucky Strike

 Get “Lucky in Love“ at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge‘s Jewish singles dating event on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 7 pm.  Tickets are on sale now for this fun-filled, action packed mixer at the very cool and hip Lucky Strike. Let loose and get the ball rolling with two free hours of bowling on the JDate-exclusive lanes. Enjoy free shoes, a free drink and great food specials as you mingle and roll the night away.

Evelyn Lozada, Marnie Howard, and Angel Schmiedt

Tucked away in an unsuspecting little strip mall in the quiet, charming North Beach neighborhood is La Fee Verte (French for “the green fairy”) South Florida’s first burlesque/absinthe club.  While the average passerby on his way to one of the many quaint neighboring restaurants would probably not even notice the place, which has only a makeshift sign above the door, those with a palate for racy adventures know exactly where they’re going.

The space is tiny, yet ornate and classy, with bright red couches and banquettes and wall-to-wall paintings depicting erotic (yet tasteful) scenes. Upon entering, what is most striking, aside from the enormous chandelier, are the numerous contraptions, including ropes, scarves, and swing suspended from the ceiling- that signal-almost immediately, that you are in for one heck of a night. The entertainment includes seductive burlesque shows every half hour or so throughout the evening, during which gorgeous, scantily-dressed dancers perform atop/around/within the aforementioned contraptions. Read the rest here »

Dancing Star, Cheryl Burke, was spotted in Miami for a little R&R, sunbathing in a green Zingara bathing

Cheryl Burke

 suit, enjoying cocktails with friends aboard Deep Impact executive Michael Rojas’ high-performance powerboat.  

 Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field partied at Wall at W South Beach.  The fashionable redhead was joined by famed NYC DJ and music producer Little Louie Vega.

A very rugged Luke Wilson

A “Paul Bunyan” looking Luke Wilson joined friends at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge Miami Beach on Friday night.  Wilson cheered his group of friends as they bowled watching from the side lines.

Vivica A. Fox hosted Ciroc’s White Party at Kitchen 305 at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort on Saturday, July 3^rd.  Dressed all in white, she sipped on champagne and Pinot Noir with an entourage of fifteen.  On Sunday, Nick Hogan took to the turn

Morris Chestnut and Floyd Mayweather

 tables poolside with sister Brooke Hogan and mother, Linda in tow. 

Actor Morris Chestnut hosted a party at Play Nightclub in South Beach. Among the guests that evening were: boxer Floyd Mayweather, NBA stars Udonis Haslem and James Posey, NFL stars Larry English, Adewale Ogunleye, and John St. Clair. 

Last weekend, the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), took place, drawing 3,500 festival goers.  Hosted by producer/director Robert Townsend at the New World Symphony Lincoln Theater, the weekend ended on a high-note with the recognition of Oscar nominated producer/director Lee Daniels receiving the Career Achievement Award.

Marysol Patton, Slade Smiley, and Gretchen Rossi

Last Thursday, Marysol Patton from Bravo’s yet-to-be-named, Miami-based reality show and Real Housewife of OC star, Gretchen Rossi with boyfriend serial housewife dater, Slade Smiley, were seen having dinner at Zuma. On Saturday, Grammy award winning Producer Emilio Estefan, Grammy award winner Natalia Jimenez from the group La Quinta Estacion and Lili Estefan also dined at Zuma.  Also at the restaurant that night: Dancing With The Stars winner Helio Castroneves and artist Romero Britto.

Argentinean model and Telemundo and E! Latinoamérica star Candela Ferro and longtime beau Mexican actor Khotan Fernández were spotted at newly opened La Fee Verte, a tease, burlesque and absinthe club in North Beach. The couple and friends were seen enjoying the club’s burlesque shows while sipping on cocktails. Ferro and Khotan remained mostly below the radar throughout the entire evening and did not leave the VIP area

Summer’s been anything but slow this year, thanks to bashes such as the ING Amigos For Kids Celebrity Domino tournament, the W Fort Lauderdale one year anniversary party and DJ Irie’s star-studded weekend to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters, which had local and national VIPs and celebs enduring the sweltering weather and schlepping all over town and across county lines.  More hot fun in the summertime is coming our way courtesy of Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade, who are hosting their annual Summer Groove in the coming weeks and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, in mid July, which gets bigger every year.  Giving folks an added reason to wake up early, skip the gym and stay indoors is the FIFA World Cup, providing much needed business to local restaurants and bars. For a whole line-up of FIFA party places, check out this month’s Dont’Miss listings on Miamisocialholic.com. Read the rest here »