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Vol. 4 No. 4
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To bring together concierges in hotels, resorts and selected condominiums and as such to establish and promote high professional and ethical standards. 




To encourage friendship and communication among concierges and related guest service personnel in South Florida, the United States and throughout the world.
 
To expand and assist in the training of those entering the concierge profession and, in general, to promote, foster, enhance, and improve the technical skills and professionalism of concierges and guest service personnel.
 


 
To foster the development of the role of the concierge in the hotel industry and tourism in general.



To maintain the highest standards of concierge service.
To bring together concierges in hotels, resorts and selected condominiums and as such to establish and promote high professional and ethical standards.


 

To encourage friendship and communication among concierges and related guest service personnel in South Florida, the United States and throughout the world.

 

To coordinate, promote and assist in the activities and interests of concierges.

 
 

To foster the development of the role of the concierge in the hotel industry and tourism in general.
 

To maintain the highest standards of concierge service.
 




To bring together concierges in hotels, resorts and selected condominiums and as such to establish and promote high professional and ethical standards.


 

To coordinate, promote and assist in the activities and interests of concierges.
 

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February Greetings-
 
We are in the midst of all the craziness with Festivals, Boat Show and Valentines. We truly hope you are enjoying the AMAZING weather we have been blessed with. I will take Beaches over Blizzards any day.  
 
Thank you to all of our concierge colleagues that continue to WOW their guests and really deliver the human element of service.

 

Wishing you all a great Valentine. SHOW THE LOVE!


 

 
Warm Regards, 
Miguel Pena
President / CEO

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February Birthdays


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Loews
02/16

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St. Regis
02/18

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Trump International
02/18

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Diplomat Resort & Spa
02/19

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Faena
02/19

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Hilton
02/19

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Fontainebleau
02/20

Joey Oros
EDITION
02/21

Oscar Obando
Shelborne Wyndham Grand
02/21

Reo Davis
1 Hotel
02/25

Moises Hurtado
Palms Hotel & Spa
02/26

Andrew Kahn
St. Regis
02/26

Nina Eberlijn
W South Beach
02/26

Katja Mendes
Palms Hotel & Spa
02/27

Henry Ruiz
Albion Hotel
02/28
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EVENTS 
 
 
Miami Romance Month

Love is in the air this February as Greater Miami and the Beaches celebrates Miami Romance Month! Create lasting romantic memories alongside a new romance, rekindle an old flame and even tie the knot in Miami! Indulge together & take advantage of exclusive special offers and events in one of the most beautiful and exciting destinations in the world.


Coconut Grove Arts Festival
 
FEB 13-15: Click above image for times
Coconut Grove, FL

From its humble beginnings in the early 1960s when Coconut Grove was still a small, tight-knit Bohemian community, the 53rd Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival has grown to become one of South Florida's most successful and anticipated arts event of the season. President's Day Weekend just isn't complete without a trek through the winding streets of the Grove.


Taste of Miami

FEB 18: 7PM
Marlins Park - East Plaza
Miami, FL

Hosted by the Miami Marlins and celebrity Chef Adrianne Calvo, Taste of Miami will feature a live cooking competition with Miami's finest chefs and athletes. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Marlins Foundation. Tickets start at $99.


Artopia

FEB 18: 7-10PM
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134


Celebrate Miami's best artists, musicians, fashion designers, chefs and mixologists at the 8th Annual Artopia Miami hosted by the Miami New Times, Miracle Mile and Downtown Coral Gables. Tickets start at $20.


Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance

FEB 18-21
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami, FL 33139

For over 25 years, GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance has served to both engage and give back to the local and regional communities in which they exist by providing financial and organizational support to impact positive change.
For the 2016 artists lineup, more information and tickets, please visit the website.


Carnaval Miami

FEB 20 - MAR 26
Various Locations in Miami

Carnaval is more than just a single weekend festival at the Calle Ocho Festival. It's a series of cultural events which also includes a sister festival held on Coral Gables' Miracle Mile that focuses on Latin Jazz (Carnaval on the Mile), a beauty pageant to crown Miss Carnaval, a Cooking Contest, 10 K run, Golf Classic, soccer tournament and domino tournament. It all takes place between mid-February to mid-March when the weather is perfect for street parties in Miami's warm winter.


South Miami Rotary Art Festival

FEB 20-21: Click above image for times
Along Sunset Drive
Between US1 & Red Road
South Miami, FL 33143

The Rotary Club of South Miami proudly presents its 33rd annual festival during the last weekend of February. The South Miami Rotary Art Festival takes place in the vibrant downtown area of South Miami on Sunset Drive (SW 72nd Street) from US 1 to Red Road (SW 57th Avenue) adjacent to The Shops at Sunset Place. The area is filled with historic buildings, restaurants and unique shops. Just three miles south of Miami's Coconut Grove, South Miami borders the University of Miami and the upscale neighborhoods of Coral Gables and Pinecrest.
There is free admission for patrons with ample nearby parking on-street and in garages. The festival features 150 outstanding artists, a fine expanded food court and beer garden and live jazz onstage.


Model Beach Volleyball Tournament

FEB 20-21: Click above image for times
Lummus Park
Miami Beach, FL

The hottest runway models compete against the top professional volleyball players in the world at theModel Beach Volleyball Tournament at Lummas Park on Miami Beach.


Ranger-Led Tamiami Trail Triathlon

FEB 21: 8:30am
Everglades National Park's Gulf Coast Visitor Center
815 Oyster Bar Lane
Everglades City, FL 34139

Discover the wild side of Everglades National Park and Big Cypress Nature Preserve on during theRanger-Led Tamiami Trial Triathlon. Not your average triathlon, the event isn't a competition to beat the clock or other participants. Instead, it's a fun way to explore the Everglades by paddling, hiking and biking with park rangers. For more info and to sign up, visit nps.gov.


Food Network Presents: SoBe Food & Wine Festival

FEB 24-28: Click image for times
Various locations throughout South Beach
Miami Beach, FL

Back in Miami for its 15 edition, the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Food & Wine (SOBEWFF) will dazzle your taste buds. Nosh on delicious eats crafted by celebrity chefs and attend glitzy late-night parties at this popular annual event. Ticket prices vary depending on event.


9 Mile Music Festival

FEB 27: Click image for times
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Dr.
Miami, FL 33139

Groove to the sounds of reggae music at the annual 9 Mile Music Festival at Historic Virigina Key Beach Park. Once known as the Caribbean Music Festival, the event will feature performances by Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley and Nas. Tickets start at $53.83 and attendees are also asked to bring four canned goods as a charitable donation.
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SPORTS

Purchase tickets directly from  Great Seats Miami
 
 
Miami Heat
vs. Washington
FEB 20 7:30PM
 
vs. Indiana
FEB 22 7:30PM

vs. Golden State
FEB 24 7:30PM 
 
American Airlines Arena
Miami, FL
 
 
 
Florida Panthers
vs. San Jose
FEB 18 7:30PM 
 
vs. Winnipeg
FEB 20 7:00PM
 
vs. Arizona
FEB 25 7:30PM
 
BB&T Center 
Sunrise, FL 
 

Harlem Globetrotters
FEB 28: 4:00PM
American Airlines Arena
Miami, FL
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Arts


Passion

FEB 18 - MAR 13: Click above image for times
Adrienne Arsht PAC 
1300 Biscayne Blvd 
Miami, FL
 
After the enormous success of the Carbonell Award-winning Assassins, Zoetic Stage is producing another Stephen Sondheim masterwork: the Tony Award-winning musical Passion 

 
Alvin Alley American Dance Theater

FEB 18 - 21: Click above image for times
Adrienne Arsht PAC 
1300 Biscayne Blvd 
Miami, FL

"The irresistible dancers of Ailey are back" (The New Yorker) after a two-year absence with a dazzling array of offerings including a world premiere by Miami native, Artistic Director Robert Battle, co-commissioned by the Adrienne Arsht Center's 10@10 series. Battle uses his taut, ritualistic style to powerful effect in this dance that expertly balances chaos and resolution, dissonance and harmony. Awakening*, his first new work since becoming artistic director in 2011, is set to a symphonic score by frequent collaborator John Mackey. The Company's all-star lineup will also include new works by some of today's most acclaimed choreographers, as well as Ailey classics including the perennial crowd-pleaser Revelations, which will close every performance.


The Movie Music of James Newton Howard

FEB 19: 8:00PM
Adrienne Arsht PAC
1300 Biscayne Blvd 
Miami, FL
 
Featuring James Newton Howard, the Frost School's Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, Dean Shelly Berg and Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan


The Phantom of the Opera

FEB 24 - MAR 6: Click above image for showtimes
Adrienne Arsht PAC 
1300 Biscayne Blvd 
Miami, FL
 
Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber'sTHE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will come to Miami as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is "bigger and better than ever before" and features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award�-winning original costume design by Maria Bj�rnson, lighting design by Tony Award�-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and a new staging by director Laurence Connor.


The Philadelphia Orchestra
FEB 25: 8PM
Adrienne Arsht PAC 
1300 Biscayne Blvd 
Miami, FL

Hear Shakespeare's famous love stories brought to life through music!  Led by principal guest conductor Stephane Den�ve, the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the Knight Concert Hall with a night of Shakespeare in Love!


TedxYouth@Miami

FEB 26: 6:30PM
Adrienne Arsht PAC 
1300 Biscayne Blvd 
Miami, FL

Selected youth in Miami-Dade County, ages 6 through 25, will individually share an idea that evokes passion, solicits curiosity and ignites creativity in others! In the spirit of TED and TEDx, these young people will create a positive global impact and share their ideas.


Cuba Beat: Bolero: The Sound of Love with Paquito D'Rivera and Lucrecia

FEB 27: 8PM
Adrienne Arsht PAC 
1300 Biscayne Blvd 
Miami, FL

Originating in Spain but finding its voice in America, the bolero, with its romantic lyrics and sensuous rhythm, has been called "love's truest expression." 14-Time Grammy award winner, Paquito D'Rivera, joins Latin GRAMMY� nominee Lucrecia and special guests Malena Burke and the Celia Cruz All-Stars onstage to give voice to classics from the best-loved Cuban composers, as well as Rafael Hern�ndez and Agust�n Lara.
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Restaurants


FEATURED RESTAURANTS


KYU

An Asian-inspired Miami restaurant is opening in mid-February in the former Shikany space in Wynwood. 
KYU, 251 25th St., is the first independent project from former Zuma chef Michael Lewis and general manager Steven Haigh. 


French 27
The who: Executive chef Andreas Trilik and chef Yann Rio (formerly of Nothing but the Best) helm this new upscale French spot.
The space: Located in the former Porfirio's in SoFi space there's ample outdoor seating on a covered air-conditioned patio that features a fountain filled with fresh rose petals and floating candles.


Sushi Garage
While South Beach suffers from no shortage of sushi spots, the Juvia team of Jonas and Alexandra Mill�n and Chef Partner Sunny Oh promise a "local driven true Japanese concept" at Sushi Garage, their newest 100-seat, 4,000 square-foot sushi spot that debuts today in Sunset Harbor.
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FAB 5 


1) Ice Skating on Miami Beach

One of the most unique features at The Miami Beach EDITION is the 2,000 square-foot indoor ice skating rink.  With skaters gliding to the beat of the pulsating state-of-the-art sound system, the ice's surface comes alive as the canvas for spectacular, constantly color-changing, dramatic lighting effects. Through high windows, the rink, its ever-changing light shows, and the swirling choreography of the skaters create a surreal, almost Dali-esque sight for those outside on Collins Avenue.

2) Nixon Sandbar

Grab some friends, grab some beers, grab a boat from Crandon Marina and head out to this sandbar for the reliable weekend party (pending good weather).  

3) Rapids Waterpark

Rapids Water Park is a water park in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, that occupies 30 acres near I-95. The park includes a wave pool, thirty-five water slides, including dual seven-story speed slides, and a quarter mile lazy river. 

4) Private Chef: Lover's Delight

Guest needs a private dinner on their balcony and the hotel cannot oblige? $300 for two: will cover bread service, salad, shrimp/ceviche appetizer, filet mignon, maine lobster tail and dessert.

5) The Flying Trapeze School

We have classes for everybody. If you are a first timer, a seasoned flyer or have already found the addiction of the flying trapeze, join us for a class in a safe, fun and relaxed environment. 
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COOL APPS & TECH

 
Trello
Android/iOS
  
If keeping up with work tasks is getting you down, Trello is worth a shot. It's perfect for solo organization or if you need to collaborate with a team. Each task is sorted into a column and gets its own card, which you can add a progress meter, due date and comments to.


BrightNest
Android/iOS
  
If you've been meaning to fix something at home for a while now or kickstart a spring clean a little early, BrightNest will get you in gear. The app is packed full of guides and tips on everything from cleaning and organization to DIY.
 


Epicurious
Android/iOS
 
If you're forever searching recipes online, you've probably already landed on the Epicurious website. It features more than 30,000 recipes from popular chefs and cookbooks as well as more than 100,000 recipes submitted by users.

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Wall of Fame

Congratulations on being all the world wants in a concierge!

W Fort Lauderdale
FEB 8
Oh and if you need help Bruna is a star concierge.

Trump International
FEB 6
Mariana at the concierge did an excellent job planning out our days!

W South Beach
FEB 10
The most impressive part of our stay, however, was our personal Concierge and friend Yamid. Yamid went out of his way time and again to find fun activities, pool parties, nightclub connections, and delicious meal spots for us, and even joined us out one night to show us around. This above-and-beyond service really helped us to get the most out of a city that neither my girlfriend nor I had ever been to before. We will certainly visit the W again when we're in town. Thanks again Yamid, Reia and Josh

Thompson
FEB 9
Alex, the concierge, was very helpful with Miami's surroundings and gave great recommendations to restaurants and bars.

The Betsy
FEB 8
Paul (concierge) is the best. His recommendations are always spot on. Whether it's a cool local restaurant or a boat charter you can rely on him and the Betsy staff.

FEB 6
Paul, the concierge, was more than accommodating since this was out first visit to South Beach. He went over and above with restaurant arrangements and helping us plan our days.
  
Marriott Stanton Beach
FEB 7
The concierge Alia was also a lot of help, making our reservations, and making sure everything was to our liking.
 
Four Seasons
FEB 6
Just to mention a few of the people with whom we've had terrific service experiences: Diego at the front desk; Amalia in sales/reservations; Luis, the assistant director of rooms; Jellie, Damion and the rest of the fantastic concierge staff; 
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Credits

Supervisory Editor: Miguel Pena
Editing, Web Design, Graphic Design, Writing: Joey Oros

Cover design by Joey Oros


We hope that you enjoyed this edition of The Maestro.