The Giving Back Fund’s Big Game Big Give (BGBG) presented by Oasis House, was the largest celebrity charity event during Super Bowl weekend in Miami, raising much needed funds to benefit national philanthropic advancement and local Miami nonprofits including Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The A-list philanthropic event gathered dozens of celebrities, city and national dignitaries, players and artists at a private $65 million estate on Star Island in Miami Beach last night. 

The exclusive affair co-hosted by famed filmmaker Michael Bay and award-winning actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul featured a special live performance by actor/singer Jamie Foxx, who also emceed and co-hosted the event. 

Pro Football Hall of Famer, All-Time leading rusher for the Cleveland Browns, American football legend and social activist Jim Brown was honored with The Giving Back Fund’s annual Philanthropic Achievement Award, presented by Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XXXV MVP Ray LewisMayor of Miami Francis X. Suarez presented Jim Brown with a key to the city of Miami. The event also featured a musical performance by singer Kevin Lyttle and appearances by actors Scott EastwoodKeegan-Michael KeyCuba Gooding Jr., and model Karolina Kurkova. Other dignitaries in attendance included Mayor of Miami-Dade County Carlos A. Gimenez and Governor of California Gavin Newsom. Hall of Fame sportscaster Lesley Visser hosted the red carpet. 

Throughout the night, guests participated in silent and live auctions; enjoyed curated cocktail stations from multiple brands including Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston’s signature mezcal, Dos Hombres; and indulged in delicious catering by award-winning chef Adrianne Calvo. This year’s theme for the event was “Miami Through the Decades” showcasing the city’s art and fashion through the years. Read the rest here »

Get Super Bowl Flawless at Rik Rak Salon

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On January - 30 - 2020ADD COMMENTS

 

How are you getting ready for the BIG GAME? Tackle it all at #RikRakSalon with sexy hair, lashes, nails, and clothing! Oh, did we mention a bar?

Miami’s top salon, Rik Rak, is offering Super Bowl treatments to get you game ready for Super Bowl Sunday. Aside from their signature color, cuts., styling, mani pedi and make-up services, the salon is offering a special  duo for Super Bowl weekend:
a deep conditioning treatment by Kerastase and a blow dry for only $55! Don’t miss this football fabulous deal. With the money you save you can shop the one-of-a kind clothing, jewelry and accessories in Rik Rak’s boutique.

Fans Were Able to Enjoy an Evening of Go-Karting, Roller Skating, Ropes Course, Laser Tag and more!

 

Fort Lauderdale, FLA. (January 23, 2020)- On Sunday, January 12, Xtreme Action Park hosted a James “Murr” Murray Meet & Mingle and evening of fun for fans to meet, mingle and enjoy go-karting, roller skating, the ropes course, laser tag and arcade games. This family friendly event was open to the public, while ticketed guests had the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session with “Murr” in the VIP Sky Box Lounge and take one-on- one photos. Ticketed guests also received a one hour arcade video game card for an hour of arcade play time with “Murr”. Every guest was able to socialize with “Murr” while he participated in Xtreme Action Park activities throughout the evening.

 

During the Meet & Mingle, “Murr” answered guest’s questions and discussed his favorite attractions at Xtreme Action Park, which is Go Karting and playing Skee Ball.  He also talked about his upcoming tour and new Impractical Jokers movie with the famed Tenderloins, coming out in February 2020. He also talked about his favorite moments during filming Impractical Jokers and his renowned ferret tattoo.

 

James S. Murray is a writer, executive producer, and actor, best known as “Murr” on the hit television show Impractical Jokers on truTV. He is also one of the stars of the TV show The Misery Index on TBS along with his comedy troupe, The Tenderloins. He’s also the author of the AWAKENED trilogy of novels.

 

For more information on Xtreme Action Park please visit https://xtremeactionpark.com/

Or follow them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/XtremeActionPark/https://www.instagram.com/xtremeactionpark/, or https://twitter.com/xactionpark.

Luis Enrique will Headline the Kiwanis Holiday Party

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On December - 20 - 2019ADD COMMENTS

 Kiwanis of Little Havana will bring the holiday spirit to South Florida during its 43rd Annual “Every Child Has a Dream” Gala with an evening full of dining, dancing, and entertainment.  

The Every Child Has a Dream Gala will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center. The highly anticipated annual event will feature the musical talents of a premier Latin line-up including the Colombian salsa band Sonora Carruseles”, veteran Miami night club and radio DJ Alex Gutierrez, and “The Prince of Salsa”, Luis Enrique. Univision’s Despierta America co-host Raul Gonzalez alongside Max Rosales, a child beneficiary of the Kiwanis of Little Havana programs will serve as Masters of Ceremony.

This year’s gala is generously sponsored by Bacardi, South Florida BMW Centers, Heineken, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, Publix, Café Pilon, MSP Recovery and many more community partners. The delicious main dining course will be catered by Publix Aprons Catering.  Community partner, South Florida BMW Centers have donated a brand-new car, which will be exhibited at the Gala along with the complete 2020 line. Guests will have the opportunity to take part in a raffle to win the brand-new car.

For more information about the Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation, the 43rd Annual Every Child has a Dream Gala, visit www.Kiwanisgala.com and be sure to follow on Twitter (@KiwanisKCLH),Facebook (@KiwanisLittleHavana) e Instagram (@KiwanisofLittleHavana) for real-time updates. Beginning Saturday, December 21st, please visit: www.wintheBMW.com for more information about the BMW raffle.

Get Inspired at LaMuse Cafe

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On December - 16 - 2019ADD COMMENTS

LaMuse Cafe & Restaurant brings something to the table every day of the week. The overwhelming response to LaMuse’s seven-day-a-week brunch sparks the French cafe-inspired haven to launch post-work happy hours and dinners on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Nestled inside the eastern wing of Avant Gallery at the Epic in Downtown Miami, LaMuse is a space bursting with European cafe vibes. From the flower-adorned ceilings to the vine-covered gates separating guests from the hustle and bustle of the city, LaMuse is a quick trip to Europe without so much as booking the flight. The space was personally envisioned and designed by owner and Avant Gallery owner/gallerist Dmitry Prut, who also curated the art at David Grutman’s Swan and Bar Bevy.

The restaurant, which houses a premier coffee bar, wine bar, and craft cocktail bar is open 7 days a week for brunch and lunch. Whether inside at one of the gallery seats or al fresco beneath Miami’s towering skyscrapers, LaMuse Cafe & Restaurant remains one of Miami’s multi-dimensional locations: ideal for “creative power lunches,” a watering hole with a surprisingly cultural edge for happy hour crowds, and a quaint spot for couples searching for a romantic date night locale.

Read the rest here »

Party with a Purpose at Rik Rak

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On December - 16 - 2019ADD COMMENTS


Head to Rik Rak for arelyPR’s holiday party with a purpose this Friday, December 20, at 6:00 p.m. for fabulous shopping, make-up and hair styling demos and bites and bubbly. A portion of proceeds from sales at the party will benefit Joshua’s Heart Foundation, whose mission is to help stomp out hunger and poverty www.joshuasheart.com.

Enjoy 25% savings on all clothing, accessories, jewelry and products at Rik Rak on this special night. Be sure to RSVP at rsvp@arelypr.com.