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OUT AND ABOUT
We want to start by congratulating the new owners of South Beach’s longest running publication, Wire Magazine. CEO and publisher Rafa Carvajal, most recently CEO and publisher of MAP Magazine, and publisher and executive director Thomas Barker, who has been the associate publisher and features editor of Wire for the last few years. They just took over the well known publication, from the hands of Carl Zablotny, who has worked very hard for the community during the last 10 years. Carvajal explained in the latest press release: “Wire has tremendous potential to become an exciting Miami based gay lifestyle publication that readers the world over will crave to get in their hands to read every week”. And he continued: “Later this year, we will develop a web site that will also become a very valuable source of information on a broad range of topics. Through great content, our advertisers and event sponsors we will be able to effectively reach our readers and continue to grow their business in the South Florida market”. And with the creativity and the experience of this power duo, we know that the goals will be accomplished. You guys have all our support. Can’t wait to continue to see the changes of the new Wire! www.myspace.com/wiremagazine
Attention food lovers, The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to introduce the first edition of Winter Miami Spice, from January 12 to February 12, is an opportunity to savor Miami’s fine cuisine in the middle of high season. Many of the 2008 participating restaurants wanted to offer a special and succulent three-course lunch for $23 and/or dinner for $36. Indulge yourself and take advantage of this fantastic culinary offer. For the list of participating restaurants and to make reservations, click on www.ilovemiamispice.com
Tonight, Friday February 6th, it’s time to do it again at the biggest party in South Florida, Liquid Fridays at Living Room Nightclub in downtown Fort Lauderdale. At the 11,000 square feet of interactive sensory pleasure and the first of its kind on the East Coast, expect all your senses awakened from the moment you are welcomed in, guaranteed. Our loyal patrons from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties know that we do our best to entertain you and surprise you with over the top and cutting edge entertainment, and tonight, it will be extra special. For VIP guest list, table reservations, and special inquires, e-mail us at GiveMeABeatProd@aol.com www.livingroomnightclub.com
As you may know by know, EDGE Magazine nominated Omar Gonzalez and Dustin Reffca’s Click at Aero Bar, as the Best Weekly party during 2008! “Because even with a forced change of venue, Click maintained its hypnotic mystique and packed its shiny, new locale at Aero Bar with a Sunday night weekly dose of Miami-style debauchery, madcap fun, and louche living. With an entourage of the Beach’s most flamboyant hosts, door people, and personalities, Click is Miami Beach nightlife destilled to its most divine essence”. Congratulations to everyone! www.oagproductions.com
ArtExplosion 2009, February 7-21, is presented by Arts United INC, and it’s one of the largest LGBT art festivals in the country. With 2 weeks of art, comedy, film, literature, music, theatre, exhibits and performances by local, national and international talent, the festival has a combined attendance of more than 4,000 people. The Atlantic Resort & Spa is the Official Hotel of ArtExplosion. For reservations, call 954.567.8061. To learn more about the 9th edition of this festival, visit www.artexplosiononline.org
The Miami International Boat Show is coming up, as it’s scheduled from February 12-16, 2009 in Miami Beach. This weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year on our island, and it is produced by the National Marine Manufactures Association (NMMA), which is the principal trade association of the recreational marine industry. For the shows detailed information, highlights, and to purchase tickets, visit its web site www.miamiboatshow.com
One of the most acclaimed yearly events on our island, The South Beach Wine and Food Festival, is scheduled to take place from February 19-22, 2009, The Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. www.sobewineandfoodfest.com
The 16th Annual Shelley Novak Awards will take place once again at Score Nightclub at 727 Lincoln Road, on Monday, February 23rd. Shelley will take over the stage again with her incomparable style, in her efforts to highlight some of the most talented performers and professionals based in Miami. This evening always gets together the who is who of the entertainment industry and personalities of all sorts, and it’s just a South Beach tradition, and a great time guaranteed. You bet we will be there! www.scorebar.net
Launched in 1994 as a one-time charity dance event on the sands of beautiful South Beach, Winter Party Festival (February 25th - March 2nd) has evolved into a six-day festival benefiting the LGBT community on the national and local levels. Over 10,000 guests from all over the United States and abroad attend at least one of the 20 events - including music, fashion, art, comedy, and more, in Miami, Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. www.winterparty.com
On Wednesday, January 18, I will be hosting the VIP grand opening party for Maracas Mexican Bar & Grill, located at 3001 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. The owners of the infamous LIPS, the ultimate in drag fine dining, are the same owners of this new venture in Broward county. Maracas will feature the same authentic Mexican cuisine in a party atmosphere setting as its sister restaurant in New York. This VIP opening party will offer cocktails and appetizers from 8 PM to midnight, and the night will feature the sounds of DJ Daniel Kristopherre. This is more than just Mexican food: it is an experience and a different way to start a night out in Fort Lauderdale. www.maracasnyc.com
Winter Music Conference in its 24th year (March 24th- 28th) is regarded as the singular networking event in the dance music industry, attracting professionals from over 70 different countries. With its high concentration of top international artists, DJs and industry professionals, WMC permeates the international press and is without a doubt, one of the most publicized events in the business. Every aspect of the industry is represented including the top technological innovators, artists, spinmasters, producers, radio and video programmers, retailers, distributors, audio manufactures, and more. www.wmcon.com
On a different note, special thanks to Kevin Hooper, publisher of the premiere Atlanta publication David Magazine, and his editor Ryan Lee, for the article that they wrote about Oren Nizri, for his recent appearance at Jungle Nightclub in Atlanta. Also, special thanks to Los Angeles based DJs, producers and bloggers The Perry Twins, for the recent interview that they posted about Nizri in their entertainment source of information, The Perry Twins Blog. To read the Q&A interview, click on www.theperrytwinsblog.com
Last but not least, the 35th Annual Coldwell Banker Festival of the Arts is a signature cultural event that takes place this weekend in Miami Beach. It showcases the artwork of 150 artists from across the nation on exhibit with their paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramic, jewelry and photographs. The line-up for February 7 and 8 includes Miami based DJ/Producer Maximus 3000, Suenalo, a band that mixes Afro-cuban, Latin, R&B and hip hop rhythms, pop band Very Normal People, Cuban music group Conjunto Progreso and the Spam Allstars, a band that features Latin, funk, turntables and electronic elements. www.miamibeachfestivalofthearts.com
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