Left: Performance by Kianí del Valle. Right: Faena Prize Winner Paula de Solminihac with Jury members José Roca and Alexandre Arrechea. Photography by Oriol Tarridas. Courtesy of Faena Art.

Honoring the Gala’s theme “Patterns of Paradise”, guests were asked to explore the interconnectivity between all cultures and wear mismatched patterns to celebrate ritual and collective consciousness. The best dressed won a two-night stay at Faena Hotel Penthouse.

Guests also enjoyed an artistic intervention by Xander Ferreira; performances by Kianí del Valle and Gazelle; a live DJ set by Pascale Moscheni; and culinary experiences by Chef Erik Ramírez in collaboration with Francis Mallman and Paul Qui. Notable attendees included artists and cultural tastemakers including Alan Faena, Mayor of Miami Beach Dan Gelber, Peter Brandt, Jr., Ximena Caminos, City of Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez, Carlos Betancourt, SiriusXM President and Chief Content Officer Scott Greenstein, and Stefano Tonchi.

Following opening remarks from Mayor of Miami Beach Dan Gelber highlighting Faena Art’s commitment to the community, Alan Faena welcomed the enthused crowd to the Gala and awarded Paula de Solminihac with the Prize presented by Bombay Sapphire, commenting, “Following five successful editions in Buenos Aires, we are thrilled to debut the Faena Prize for the Arts in Miami with Paula de Solminihac’s vision for Faena Beach during this year’s Miami Art Week. Actively contributing to Miami Beach as a nurturing site for the community, Paula’s proposed installation—and the artist’s largest-scale work to date—physically embodies this vibrant city Faena Art is deeply committed to.”

In her acceptance speech, Faena Prize for the Arts Winner Paula De Solminihac said, “When I saw the open call to create a public art project on the beach, I didn’t hesitate for a second to propose something. What I didn’t imagine was that that this project would become a reality. To have this proposal recognized as the Prize winner means not only receiving the opportunity to explore my imagination—an activity which is part of me and part of my daily practice and one that I very much enjoy—but also the opportunity to construct something at a large scale, a project that requires many hands for it to become a reality. I am filled with joy and honored to generate a space on the beach during Miami Art Week that invites us all to think in a rooted manner, in collaboration, and in relationship with our environment.”

Dining with Bacchus
Last night we had the pleasure of Dining with Bacchus, a wine & food educational dinner hosted by the Italian Trade Agency, at dōma restaurant in Wynwood.
Dining with Bacchus is an amazing learning experience educating guests on Italian wines and their adaptability to various culinary pairings.
With over 540 officially recognized native wine grape varieties, Italy can boast an extensive wine grape biodiversity, and being the only country in the world to produce wine in every single region, it offers one of the most diverse tasting profile panoramas, adapting to multiple culinary traditions. With the Dining with Bacchus series, the ITA aims to educate trade, media, and industry key players on Italian wines and their adaptability to various culinary pairings, embracing yet debunking the myth that “what grows together, goes together”.
If you are able to experience one of these fantastic food journeys you will be guided by an Italian wine expert and discover 12 Italian wines, representing the Italian wine scene and paying homage to the Italian biodiversity, paired with Italian, local and international bites.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, the Pink Luminous Advocacy Project hosted an exclusive Light Up The Night concert last week at Mayfair House Hotel & Garden to benefit its non-profit and distribute preliminary screening tools that can help in identifying possible breast abnormalities to women living in financially challenged communities, as well as Baptist Health Foundation, a not-for-profit organization providing outstanding patient care.

Dr. John Diaz, Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at the Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health and Marilyn Dans, the Founder of both SilkProUSA and Pink Luminous Breast, spoke about the revolutionary technology behind the new Pink Luminous Breast. Philanthropist, broadcast journalist, soon-to-be published author, mentor, and motivational speaker Tracy Mourning was the Master of Ceremonies. Notable guests were Philanthropist Norma Jean Abraham, Co-author of Miami Breast Cancer Experts: Your Indispensable Guide to Breast Health Cindy Papale-Hammontree, Founder of Miami Women Who Rock Emily Zubizarreta, Entrepreneur Manny Machado, among others. Read the rest here »

Miami New Times Tacolandia is on Saturday, November 12th from 3PM – 6PM at Regatta Park presented by GOYA!
We’re excited to announce the final lineup for participating restaurants for Miami New Times Tacolandia on Saturday, November 12 from 3PM – 6PM at Regatta Park.
Your taco cravings will be satisfied with these newly added restaurants rounding out the lineup: Oh! Mexico, Pilo’s Street Tacos, Taco Baja Republic, La Tiendita and more! Check out the full line up here. But what’s a day filled with tacos & margaritas without Things to Do?! In between tacos be sure to challenge your friends to a game at the Miami New Times Game Zone, test your spice threshold in a hot pepper eating contest, and much more.
Check out the Things to Do guide to start planning. Grab three friends and have a fiesta by taking advantage of the Fiesta With Your Friends 4 Pack, where you’ll save $50 on 4 General Admission tickets, while supplies last!
WHERE: Regatta Park: 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami 33133
TICKETS: ON SALE NOW www.etix.com
TICKET HOLDERS WILL RECEIVE: VIP Tickets include entry into the event 1 hour earlier than general admission (entry at 2pm). Included in the price is unlimited taco samples from Tacolandia vendors, entertainment, access to exclusive VIP lounge with VIP only taco samples, complimentary drink samples, as well as access to VIP restrooms.
General Admission Tickets include entry into the event at 3pm. Included in the price is unlimited samples from Tacolandia vendors, entertainment and beer & cocktails.
More information available at www.newtimestacolandia.com Guests must be 21+, with a valid I.D. A portion of the proceeds benefiting The De Moya Foundation.

We are thrilled to report that after a long hiatus, the Miami Children’s Museum is bringing Halloween’s most fun event to South Florida! The annual Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash, Co-chaired by Cheryl & Michael Jester and Kelly & Chris Melchiondo, will be held on Sunday, October 16th from 1PM to 5PM.  
Dress in your favorite costume and get ready to trick or treat throughout the Museum’s 17 galleries! This family friendly costume bash, sponsored by Terra, features an extravaganza of activities. There’s mini pumpkin decorating, spooky arts and crafts, a taste tempting lunch, character meet & greets, and much, much more! For those who dare, our renowned Haunted House is back and better than ever. 
All tickets can be purchased in advance at: https://tinyurl.com/MiChiMuHalloween.  Early “Bat” admission is $60.00 for non-members and $50.00 for members through September 30th. Afterwards, it will be $70.00 for non-members and $60.00 for members.  Children under two do not need to purchase a ticket. The Museum is closed for the event and the only entrance is through the purchase of a ticket.   
All funds raised for the event will directly support the Museum’s educational programs, ensuring the highest quality educational and arts programming for South Florida’s youth and families. 

For more information and to purchase tickets:

Website:

miamichildrensmuseum.org/museum-at-home