The Longines Global Champions Tour
This year – from April 1 through April 4, The Longines Global Champions Tour, will be coming to the USA. Launching in Miami, this horse- jumping global circuit championship will be staged on the gorgeous sands of Miami Beach, just inches from the ocean, directly opposite Collins Park at the Setai. Over three days of competition, the greatest riders in the world will come together to battle for $879,000 in prizes across five 5* classes, including the world-renowned Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix and the prestigious American Invitational. Among them, USA’s Kent Farrington will ride as well as Athina Onassis de Miranda and Georgina Bloomberg are expected; for more information visit: www.globalchampionstour.com.
Fashion Breakfast Presents Dannijo Designers
On Thursday, April 2, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Cecconi’s presents another Fashion Breakfast with jewelry designer’s sisters Danielle Snyder & Jodie Snyder Morel of Dannijo; Moderated by Writer Anastasia Koutsioukis, Mrs. Mondolin. A buffet-style breakfast, served at $15 per person plus tax and gratuities, will be served;Coffee, tea and juice are included. RSVP: fashionforbreakfastmia@gmail.com.
The Barton G. Kids Hear Now Foundation
The long awaited 2015 gala for The Barton G. Kids Hear Now Foundation will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm at The Temple House. Citing as its mission, “Giving the Gift of Sound”, the foundation will also serve as a national resource base for the hearing-challenged and their families. The Center places an emphasis on the viability of cochlear implants and vital auditory therapy as a successful option for deaf children and offers support to the children and their families before and after the patient receives their cochlear implant; for more information about the gala, to purchase tickets, or for sponsorship information visit: www.KidsHearNow.org.
Clarins Springtime Specials
Beauty line Clarins is offering $50 Spa Facials for the month of April at Bloomingdale’s at Aventura and Nordstrom at Village of Merrick Park.
Enjoy the Youth Fair this Weekend
The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is bigger and better then ever. This year, the Youth Fair is offering an awesome craft beer garden, complete with a funnel cake burger- to satisfy the munchies! With more than 170 food vendors, there is something to satisfy every palate. In addition to the favorite Youth Fair foods like popcorn, cotton candy, elephant ears, corn on the cob, pretzels and candy apples be sure to stop by and see Jane at the Best Around for the best funnel cakes and elephant ears at the fair. Besides the funnel cake burger at the Outlaw Grill at Beer Haven, other musts are the “Sticky Pig on a Stick” (two Krispy Kreme Donuts, soft Strawberry Custard, dipped in rich chocolate fudge and rolled in applewood smoked candied bacon or Key Lime Pie Ice Cream with no bacon and graham cracker). Also new this year is the Miami Sundae created by Michael Kramer. The Miami Sundae is Cuban style roast pork, white rice, black beans, onions and plantains all served in a sundae cup. Definitely try the newest thrill ride- the Screamer, before indulging in these tasty treats. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, known for generations as The Youth Fair, is a private, not-for- profit organization that has donated well over $10 million in scholarships, awards and cash premiums to Miami-Dade students and is dedicated to supporting education and South Florida agriculture. The Youth Fair will continue through April 5. For more information visit www.fairexpo.com or call 305.223.7060.
ARC Broward’s Delish 2015 
ARC Broward’s Delish 2015 presented by PNC Bank will feature Touche Executive Chef and Top Chef Star Carla Pellegrino as this year’s honorary judge with special guest host CBS Miami’s ‘Taste of the Town’ hostLisa Petrillo. One amazing restaurant from either Broward or Miami-Dade will take the winning prize during this fourth annual culinary extravaganza on Friday, April 17 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Young at Art Children’s Museum. Attendees will indulge in an array of delicious fare, refreshing cocktails sponsored by Stoli Vodka,dancing, live entertainment, as well as a silent auction that will all benefit ARC Broward to support critically-needed services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.A panel of esteemed food bloggers will also vote on their favorite dish among the chefs, awarding a ‘Bloggers Choice’ accolade. Competing chefs will work alongside ARC Broward Culinary Institute students and graduates who will assist in creating and serving unique culinary delights. Event proceeds will benefit the ARC Broward Culinary Institute, which offers a 16-week certificate program that allows students with developmental disabilities and other life challenges the ability to obtain real world, on-the-job training, with all revenues directly supporting job training and placement in the culinary field. Other proceeds will be used to build a bigger culinary school and offer more opportunities for students. General admission tickets priced at $150 and VIP tickets are priced at $200. For sponsorship information or tickets, contact director of development Jessica Kersey at jkersey@arcbroward.com or 954-746-9400 ext. 2203 or visit www.arcbroward.com.
