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Jazz at MOCA |
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July 25 - August 28, 2009 770 NE 125th St, North Miami 33161 305-893-6211
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This popular series draws loyal crowds each month. They come, no doubt, for the lovely setting and the outstanding lineup of musicians. If you're making plans to attend, go ahead and "romance it up" some – pack up a blanket, picnic basket and a bottle of wine. Artists for the 2008 season include Michael Orta and Rafael Sanchez. NB Lawn chairs are welcome; smoking is not. |
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Viernes Culturales |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 25 - August 28, 2009 SW 8th St between 14th and 17th Ave, Miami 33130 786-314-5993 FAX: 786-999-8894
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Held the last Friday of the month, this street festival in Little Havana brings out large crowds of people, both locals and curious tourists, for a night of outdoor art galleries, live music, dancing and, of course, food. If you want to take a free walking tour of Little Havana, meet at the Tower Theater at 6:30pm. Several neighborhood artists have open studio on these nights as well. |
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White Party Week |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
November 25 - November 30, 2009 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami 305-250-9133 FAX: 305-285-2004
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It's November in Miami and you know what that means? White Party! No, not Diddy's gig in the Hamptons – White Party Week, Miami's much-anticipated HIV/AIDS awareness event benefitting CARE Resource. The White Party's signature, five-hour dance party invites a diverse crowd, clad in white, swaying under the moon. Groove to jams by top DJs, enjoy some of Miami's best bites, and mingle with new friends and surprise celeb guests. Festivities last throughout the week, so don't limit yourself to just the main event. Check the website for venues and details. |
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida Turkey Trot |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
November 26, 2009 7900 SW 40th St, Miami 33155 305-278-8668
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Plenty of snowbirds flock South for the winter, especially to visit family and close friends for our nation's infamous Turkey Day. Each year, runners and fitness enthusiasts gather for a Thanksgiving walk and run, which will most definitely help prep both your body and appetite for the hearty holiday meal. The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida Turkey Trot features 5K walk and 10K run, in addition to a Kids' Race, where the little ones can chase Timmy the Turkey. |
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WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
November 26, 2009 NE 125th St Between 4th Ave and 12th Ave, Miami 33161
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Bummed you're not in New York City for the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade? No worries: Miami's got its own parade, a decades-old tradition! Cheer from the sidelines as its showcased participants highlight the city's energy, not to mention displaying more than 70 floats. Both high school and local bands, along with professional entertainers, gather to ring in the holiday spirit. |
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Coconut Grove King Mango Strut |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 2009 Main Hwy & Grand Ave Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove
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If laughter is the best medicine then the King Mango Strut is the cure for whatever ails you! Held in late December, this parody of the Orange Bowl Parade winds its way through the streets of Coconut Grove. Anything goes, so be prepared for participating groups like the "Precision Briefcase Drill Team" and the "Marching Freds" (by the way, if your name is Fred, feel free to join in)! |
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Miami City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 2009 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 33132 305-949-6722
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Seldom does it drop below a "nippy" 60 degrees during a Miami winter, but that's no reason not to miss out on traditional classics during the holiday season. Indulge in the joys of the Sugar Plum Fairy and friends at the ultimate holiday performance, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, set upon a spectacular stage. With a bill of more than 100 cast, the Miami City Ballet's enchanting production will feature captivating movements and divine international dancers that'll fill your heart with holiday cheer. |
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Annual Entertainment Summit |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 2009 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami 33131 305-851-5699
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December seems to be a month of the arts in South Florida, but make room for one of hip-hop and R&B's largest networking events of the year at the Annual Florida Entertainment Summit. Get to know some of the biggest names in the game at the three-day conference, featuring pitching opportunities, elite parties and a slew of artists, producers, filmmakers, writers, models and others in the entertainment industry who'll be your mentors and coaches throughout the event. Past guests have included John Legend, Trick Daddy, Trina, Rick Ross, Flo-Rida, DJ Khaled, Cool & Dre, DJ Q45 and Melissa Ford. |
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Art Basel Miami Beach |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 3 - December 6, 2009 1901 Convention Center Dr Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami 33139 305-358-5885
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It's no secret that Miami Beach exists as one of the world's barometers for things edgy and cool, so it shouldn't surprise that, come December, thousands of serious art collectors, curators, designers and artists descend upon the city for this renowned international show, whose varied program also includes panel discussions, guided tours, film screenings, concerts and, of course, countless high-brow parties. Most of the city's top galleries get into the spirit of the event, and several designated exhibit sites are located in the Art Deco District. The original Art Basel, held each year in Basel, Switzerland, has long been regarded as Europe's premiere contemporary art fair. |
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Sushi Samba Presents Ginzatropicalia |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 3 - December 6, 2009 600 Lincoln Rd, Miami 33139 305-673-5337
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Lincoln Road staple Sushi Samba Dromo prepares for a new-and-improved version of street art just in time for Art Basel Miami Beach. With a different curator on hand and a fresh hot spot to host, Sushi Samba's Ginzatropicalia: Graffiti Gone Global welcomes more than 20 satellite fairs to descend upon South Florida for its annual installation. With Francesco LoCastro, South Florida's ambassador of the New Contemporary art scene at the helm, the affair will incorporate a number of renowned and emerging artists from Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian movements, inviting an introspective look at the spark that ignites Ginzatropicalia. |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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