N O V E M B E R   2010 

Scroll Down For An Amazing Fall Weekend

In November, EVERYONE gets a Backstage Pass :

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5

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FRENCH  FILM  FESTIVAL

MIAMI  Friday 11/5 - Sunday 11/7 

BOCA RATON  Thru Sunday 11/14

www.SFLIAAutoShow.com

40th Annual South Florida Auto Show

Miami Beach Convention Center

11/5 thru Monday 11/15

Art in Park Concert   - 2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard  Coral Gables

FRED b Harnett Ponce Circle Park

7pm-Midnight  Features dirty-blues band , a rock n' Roll Revival, many others

FREE  305 460.5311

www.atshtcenter.org/jazzroots

8pm -  J A Z Z   ROOTS  Arsht Center  Downtown Miami

The American Song Book w/ MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and ANN HAMPTON CALLOWAY

The Music of Gershwin  Berlin - and Porter - and More !

305  949.6722   

BEFORE : Prelude by BARTON G  - AFTER : Bombay Sapphire Lounge

Coral Gables Gallery Night

7-10pm  Stroll - or take the Trolley to see over 30 art galleries

FREE   305  444.4493

B E F O R E   AND   A F T E R  THE ART GALLERIES : 

www.shopcoralgables.com

Giralda - Under The Stars

7pm  Dine Al Fresco - Enjoy L I V E  Entertainment

15th Annual Wines of the World

5:30pm Vintners Tasting Tour

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

Auction & Dinner by Cafe Maxx - Gran Forno - Seasons 52 - Casa D'Angelo - Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina - and Vienna Cafe & Wine Bar

954 545.0088  |  www.winesoftheworld.org

NORMAN BROTHERS PRODUCE Wine & Cheese Fundraiser

U-M Center for Autism

6-11pm  7621 SW 87th venue

305 274.9363   |  www.NormanBrothers.com

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6

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VISIT FLORIDA'S " BEACH WALK"

SHOW THE WORLD Our Pristine and Magnificent BEACHES - WITH PHOTOS 

www.volunteerbroward.org

Join 34 other Florida beaches - from Scout Troops to Hoteliers to Homeowners .

Also : www.visitflorida.com/beachwalk

www.wingsoverhomestead.com

Saturday and Sunday   8am-5pm

Featuring the United States Navy BLUE ANGELS 

Demos - L I V E  Performances Family-fun activities

305 224.7469

39th Annual South Miami Art Festival - On Sunset Drive

Saturday and Sunday

www.chambersouth.com

www.schnebleywinery.com  | 305 242.1224

HOLY MOLY Guacamole Festival 

10AM-5PM  -  Miami Dade High School Students Compete

Benefits the Schnebley Seed2Fork Foundation

STAY FOR SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE WINERY

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7

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SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts

10:30am-1:45pm  A 19.95 Brunch Buffet w/ $ 5 Bloodies and Mimosas.

JAZZ on 4 stages at River Walk Arts & Entertainment District.

954 838.5363  | www.ci.ftlaud.fl.us

Aventura Founders Day

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Noon -5pm  Aventura Founders Park Bayside  - 3105 NE 190 Street

L I V E  Music  -  Talent Competition Finals - Arts & Crafts - Rock Climbing -  Face Painting - Family Games - Toddler Town Play Area - Aventura Food & Beverage Cafe  

FREE    305 466.8930 /  466.3883   |  www.cityofaventura.com

7th Annual AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF WINE & FOOD "COW COOK-OFF"

5 - 8pm  Flamingo Gardens in Davie

5 Culinary Schools Plus Sparky's - East Coast - Smitty's BBQ and Whole Foods Markets.

L I V E  Entertainment by the Charlie Steiner JAZZ Quartet. 

Wines and Beers provided by REPUBLIC .

305  663.9641  |  www.Flamingogardens.org

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6  - Continued

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OPENING :  JW Marriott Marquis -  Downtown  Miami

345 Avenue of the Americas [ between 2nd & 3rd Avenue] 

Brunch Receptionand Book Signing

New York City's Chef Daniel Boulud and Lee Brian Schrager

bistro moderne and South Beach Wine & Food Festival

11:30am-2pm - BECOME A "FRIEND" OF THE FESTIVAL

Call Jackie Eisen  305 627.1169  OR  Te FOODIE GURUS  305 788.1112

4th Annual CHEFS HELPING THE HOMELESS

Benefits Broward Partnership For The Homeless Inc.

5:30pm  V I P  Reception @ Thunder Cycle Design - then whisked via Limousine to 1 of a dozen Restos for a 4-course gourmet dinner w/ wines.

Starring : 3030 Ocean - A I Z I A  @ The Westin Diplomat - Capital Grille - Chops Lobster Bar - Trina - Eduardo de San Angel - Trulock's - Secret Garden @ The Pillars - Casa D'Angelo - Steak 954 - and Valentino's.

954 832.7037  | bteeple@bphi.org

Miami L I V E MusicMonth thru Tuesday November 30

W I N  the "Rock The Bus Tour - your ride to Miami's HOTTEST Venues and Events !

www.MiamiMusicFestival.org

Miami Attractions Month : Jungle Island - The Seaquarium - Miami Zoo -Vizcaya

MANY More - thru Tuesday November 30  www.EveryonesAKid.com

30th Jewish Book Festival thru Sunday November 21

www.AlperJCC.org

www.EcoWeekFloridaKeys.com  Now thru Sunday November 7.

Celebrating Healthy Living - A Healthy Planet -  Peaceable & Sustainable Communities thru Sunday November 7

10th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Fest

Tickets Now Available 
www.sobefest.com   |   877 762.3933
Become a "FRIEND" of the Festival & Attend a glamorous Brunch & BookSigning

11:30 - 2pm  - Saturday 11/6 - at the N E W JW Marriott Marquis Miami

Meet New York's most celebrated Chef - Daniel Boulud - and his new bistro moderne : Contemporary / urban / energetic French-American cuisine  in a relaxed and inviting setting !  Contact The FOODIE GURUS . . .

Home Offers for the totally-wired MIAMI HEAT !

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If you are unsuccessful in securing Miami Heat Tickets, you can party at a multitude of party-places - listed below -  You Can Also DONATE to Motivational Edge providing Childrens Academic & Music Education : www.TrilogyAListParty.com

• AREA 31 on the 16th floor if The  EPIC Hotel  Offering $ 5 Pre-Heat Game  Cocktails & App Specials  For ALL At-Home Miami Heat Games  - 2 hours BEFORE tipoff : Blackberry Old Fashioneds & Smoked Kingfish Croquettes !
• 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way   305 424.5234
  
  
• Whiskey Tango  1903 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood
  Pledges to pick up your tab up to $ 25 - if the HEAT is defeated but you must sign in at least  30 minutes before game time. 954 925.5555 
  
    N E W B I E S  Abound -

  OPENING This Week  :  AMERICAN NOODLE BAR   Biscayne Inn Biscayne Boulevard   MiMo

The Vietnamese -Italian Chef - Michael Bloise, formerly of WISH South Beach - opens his very own Resto serving $ 7 Noodle Bowls with an array of sauces such as smoked lobster /sriracha butter / brown sugar ginger and add-ond like garlicky pork meatballs / shrimp / smoked duck / pork shoulder / braised oxtail 

at a large communal table

 
E D E N  - and a fabulous garden  @ 230 23rd Street  South Beach 
The Chef from Aurole New York has designed very inventive Menus while a DJ plays late nite  in the garden.  305 397.8760

DE RODRIGUEZ OCEAN  101 Ocean Drive  Bentley Hilton Hotel
Next to Nikki Beach and Prime Italian  | Across from Prime 112  | On the Ocean
This SEXY Setting - and flavorful Latino Specialties by celebrated chef DOUG RODRIGUEZ -  is offering WELCOME  $ 5  Mojitos and Daquiris  EVERY MONDAY . The Maine Lobster Ceviche will blow U away. 305 673-DROD

DE RODRIGUEZ CUBA  956 Washington Avenue @ The Astor Hotel  Miami Beach

Kills The Pig - EVERY THURSDAY ! Free @ 6pm with  $ 5  Mojitos. This little piggy won't make it home !  305 673.3763 

The WATER CLUB   Intercoastal Mall  3817 NE 163 Street North Miami Beach   
 Entertainment options abound : Boat Docks - Swimming Pool - Drink n' Dine Outdoors / or in - Very creative Small Plates / original Cocktails by Chefs Andrea and Frank Randazzo.  
305 944.8411  |  Heidi@TheWaterClub.com

8pm - JON SECADA & FRIENDS  - 

Saturday 11/13 - Blood Sweat and Tears

Saturday 11/20 - Gracias Miami

See Calendar for future Entertainers : 305  460.6579  |  www.MagicCityCasino.com

MAGIC City Casino  - 450 NW 37 Avenue  Miami 
Miami Rock Star Karaoke  - 800 slots - High Stakes Poker - LI V E  Music

KARU  Fort Lauderdale  1000 State Road 84   954 462.8881
O P E N I N G  This Week : 10pm-4am

GET  THE  JUMP  ON  THANKSGIVING

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William - Sonoma
The Falls - 11am Sunday / 7pm Monday  305 378.5046
Merrick Park - Noon Sunday / 6:30pm Monday  305 446.9421
Village at Gulfstream Park  - 2pm Sunday / 6pm Monday 
Lincoln Road - 7pm Monday   786 276.9945
FREE   www.williams-sonoma.com

RITZ CARLTON  Coconut Grove   3300 SW 27th Avenue

Potluck Cooking Classes  - Presented with Whole Foods Market - herbs from the Chef's Garden

4-6pm Saturday 11/6  - Executive Chef Philippe Pinon w/ recipes under $ 10

Includes a Ritz Carlton Apron - a Whole Foods Shopping Bag - a glass of wine - And, MORE ! $ 52 plus tax and gratuity. RSVP : 786 470.1227