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London Calling

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On May - 27 - 20101 COMMENT
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India Hicks, Carlos Suarez, Sarah Harrelson, and Craig Robins

London-born, model/designer/author, India Hicks, who happens to be Prince Charles’ Goddaughter, you know…the Prince of Wales…the one who married Diana (let’s take a moment)…THAT “Prince Charles” hosted a midweek soiree at  the ultra-chic ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa in celebration of Whitehaus Media Group and Bal Harbour magazine’s spring 2010 issue. No stranger to chic soirees, Hicks who is of blue blood and was a bridesmaid at Charles and Diana’s wedding, must have felt a bit at home at ONE Bal Harbour, where an A-list crowd enjoyed cocktails courtesy of Grey Goose and smooth sounds from harpist, Robert Pereira.  On-hand at the party were Bal Harbour magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Harrelson, ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa owners, Jorge and Juan Arevalo, Alejandra Torres, D. Ashlee Harrison, Belkys Nerey, Carlos Suarez, Craig Robins, George Lindemann, Hernan Arriaga, Jillian Jacobson-Altit, Leticia Grendene, Mike Batt, Oscar Seikaly and Yolanda BerkowitzRead the rest here »

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Posted by Maryanne Salvat On May - 27 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

maria-celeste-telemundoOn 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 Selena’s Secret. The party goes from 7 – 9 PM.

 For those of you actually sticking around for Memorial Day weekend, Play and RA offer some options.  If Rap and Hip Hop are your thing, head to Play Nightclub, which will host several parties Memorial Day Weekend.  On Thursday, May 27, check out the 5th Annual Gemini Bash 2010 hosted by super rapper Rick Ross with sounds by DJ Nasty and Sam Sneak.  

pliesFriday, 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.

 Across town, RA Sushi South Miami presents, “Nicky’s Week” from May 30 to June 5 to benefitra_sushipng 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: www.facebook.com/RAsushiSouthMiami.

AzelBooks&Books 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.

 Rocco’s Rockin’ Birthday Party takes place on Friday, June 4 at Rocco’s Tacos in West Palm Beach.roccos  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:www.RoccosTacos.com or www.bigtimerestaurants.com

Dr. Jose Azel at Books and Books

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On May - 27 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

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Zuhair Murad Fall 2010 Collection at Neiman Marcus

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On May - 24 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

On Wednesday, April 28 Neiman Marcus Coral Gables hosted an event for designer Zuhair Murad. Over 70 ladies joined in the fashion celebration, as special guest Zuhair Murad presented his Fall 2010 Collection of stunning cocktail dresses and evening gowns. [smooth=id:128;]

The ULTIMATE Girls’ Night Out

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On May - 23 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

MiamiPinkCarpetPartiesBanner 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  http://miamipinkcarpetparti.hutdogs.com/ . 

 

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Mainly, the after-party is now a VIP pre-party beginning at 7:00 p.m. Same fabulous bash, just a few hours earlier.

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Posted by Maryanne Salvat On May - 19 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

By:  Mary Jo Almeida-Shore

Maryjoshore@aol.com

 profJoin the “In” Crowd

 The Young Professionals in Arts & Entertainment (Young Pros) Party takes place Friday, May 21 at Club 50 at Hotel Viceroy (485 Brickell Avenue) from 10 p.m. – 3 a.m.  In its third installment, the Young Pros welcome managers, agents, music label executives, publicists, journalists, models, advertising agency executives, talent, bookers, casting directors, stylists, photographers, and other industry guests.  Maxim model Melanie Tillbrook will host this month’s party, which is co-sponsored by Miami Socialholic™ www.miamisocialholic.com. For more information, contact Allison Seriani at newagemarketing@live.com.

joedirt The Many Faces of Joe Dert Live at Rokbar

 On Friday, May 21, the Rokbar family invites you to a special night in honor “Mash-up Master,” DJ Joe Dert’s CD Volume 8 “Live at the 56” CD release party. Enjoy music by Joe Dert and live drum performance featuring DJ Affect!  The party starts at midnight and goes until 5 a.m. Limited space is available! Table reservations are strongly recommended.  Call 305.634.4397 or email:  RSVP@Rokbarmiami.com.

  Swap ‘til you Drop!

 “Swap Miami,” an eco-chic fashion and furniture swapping event will take place on Saturday, Mayswap 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.”

Registration starts at noon on the day of the event, with ticket prices at $10.00. Advance tickets are also available for $8.00 on www.swapmiami.com, which provides swappers the convenience of express check-in. “Swap Drop” locations for pre-event drops offs (no home décor) can be found in Miami and South Beach at participating swappers like Sweat Records, Elemental Design, Ecoist and Cafeina.  For more information on registration, swapping and to purchase tickets, visit www.swapmiami.com.

Lincoln Road turns 50 and ArtCenter honors Morris Lapidus

For Morris Lapidus, design is performance.  The talented architect who transformed a two-way traffic street named Lincoln Road into the pedestrian mall it is today will be honored at ArtCenter/South Florida with an exhibit dedicated to his life’s work.  A Question for Emotion and Motion in Architecture’s opening reception is slated for Saturday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the 800 Lincoln Road Gallery, and coincides with the walkway’s 50th anniversary and ArtCenter’s 25th birthday.  Exhibit runs through July 18, and is free and open to the public.  Visit www.artcentersf.org for more information.  

angeliqueJazz Concert at Angelique

 Angelique Euro Café, your best spot in the Gables for an eclectic blend of neo-classic European favorites from the Mediterranean Riviera with a focus on cuisine from Spain, France, Italy and Belgium ups the cultural ante by partnering with WDNA 88.9 FM Serious Jazz to bring guests another unforgettable jazz concert from some of South Florida’s top performers on Wednesday, May 26, at 7:30pm. Hal Roland and Irasema will entertain with the best in Latin Jazz while patrons have the option of enjoying a special Table D’Hote dinner experience at Angelique Euro Café’s intimate setting or ordering à la carte from their regular menu. This specialized menu includes a choice of Angelique’s signature Moules Frites, Steak Au Poivre, Coq Au Vin or Lobster Ravioli, along with soup or salad and dessert for just $29 per person, not including tax and gratuity. An à la carte menu will also be available.  Angelique is located at 117 Miracle Mile.  For reservations, call 305.529.9922. www.angeliqueeurocafe.com.