Learn the basics of comfort food cooking with a twist! In this introductory cooking class, students will be introduced to the foundations of cooking for contemporary cuisine.We will make a classic Thai soup, take retro favorites gourmet and > prepare a one-dish stew that's perfect for entertaining!
The Key Biscayne Winn-Dixie invites customers to check out the store’s new amenities and offerings during, “A Taste of Key Biscayne”. As part of the series of special tasting events, customers will enjoy an evening of wine and cheese tastings, a chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, delicious food tastings, live entertainment and more.
The Junior League of Miami (JLM), an organization of approximately 1,000 women dedicated to the empowerment of Miami’s women, children and families, will honor three extraordinary women who exemplify the League’s mission, at the 12th Annual Women Who Make a Difference Luncheon. This year’s honorees include: advocate for the visually impaired, Virginia A. Jacko; advocate for female victims of sex trafficking, Sandy Skelaney; and nationally recognized leader in juvenile justice, Wansley Walters.
The luncheon, emceed by Roxanne “Roxy” Vargas of NBC 6 News, will include an awards ceremony, silent auction, and VIP drawing with fabulous prizes. Ticket prices for the luncheon are $85 or $150 for a VIP ticket which includes entry into an exclusive drawing.
Nationwide, as many as 7.5 million people are affected by the disease. Psoriasis, a noncontagious, chronic disease of the immune system, appears on the skin causing red, scaly patches.
The beloved musical adaptation of the tale of an imprisoned Miguel de Cervantes, who gets his fellow inmates to enact the story of his novel, Don Quixote, about an aged nobleman who declares himself a "knight errant" out to do battle for good and the love of a fair maiden, Dulcinea.
On March 28th, 2013, Florida International University of Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) is proud to present American television and radio host legend, Larry King; host of CNN's "Larry King Live," as the keynote speaker of the Student Government Association’s (SGA) 2013 lecture series. The event will provide students, faculty, staff, community and the media with a discussion with Mr. King as he goes over his career and provides insight into the media industry followed by a Q&A.
Over the course of his 45-year broadcast career, King has interviewed guests such as Tony Blair, Mikhail Gorbachev, Bobby Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Eleanor Roosevelt. He hosted "Larry King Live," CNN's highest-rated program, for 18 years.
The event will be free and open to the public. However, tickets are required for entry. Tickets will be available starting Monday, March 11th for pickup in the Office of Campus Life at the Biscayne Bay Campus (WUC 141) and in the Office of Campus Life at the Modesto Maidique Campus (GC 2240). You can call the Student Government Association at 305-919-5680 or Campus Life at 305-919-5804 for more information.
join us on Saturday, March 16th, at 10:00 a.m. as we discuss our Strategic Research Program, Advocacy Day and upcoming event planning volunteer opportunities.
This annual casino night fundraiser , High Rollers to Hollywood, is always the best deal in town with something for everyone. Tickets include $25 in gaming chips. delicious hors d'oeuvres and luscious desserts. There will cash bar, silent auction with great prizes and DJ for dancing. Proceeds benefit the Coral Gables Woman's Club May Van Sickle Children "Free" Dental Clinic. For tickets contact Carmen at c.suarez@bellsouth.net.
Music from Spain and South Florida: Featuring the NODUS Ensemble and guest clarinetist Oskar Espina-Ruiz from Barcelona. Featuring music by Luis de Pablo and composers from South Florida among others; March 8, 2013 at 7:30 PM - Spanish Cultural Center (CCE) in Miami.
Miami Science Museum is holding its Engineering Day on Saturday, February 23rd. This memorable day will feature fun engineering activities, career awareness and talks for all ages to encourage females to explore the engineering field. The event demonstrates how creative and collaborative engineering is, and how engineers are changing the world. Features will include career panels of successful women engineers sharing their stories of and keys to success, showcases by local engineering organizations and students, and hands-on activities and workshops.
Financial support has been provided by Morgan Energy, Douglas Elliman, and Dilapi & Co.
After 24 years, the highly anticipated St. Stephen’s Art Show (SSAS) will open doors on the three-day festival, Saturday February 16th through Monday February 18th with 160 artists This years poster by Rasa Saldaitas was chosen for its magnificent texture and the artists message that beauty is in the everyday.
“This show surprised me with such delight when it chose this piece,” said artist Rasa Saldaitas. “This piece was truly inspired by the same kind of magical canopy that covers the St. Stephens grounds and Coconut Grove” Saldaitas added.
At the poster unveiling Saldaitas was brought to tears by the emotion, passion and support of the St. Stephens Volunteers, patrons and the public guests who marveled at the work. While the show exhibits artists from as far as England and Asia and as close as Miami Saldaitas will be one of the over 75% who are from outside of Miami proper. For almost 24 years a few artists have passed the blind jury as many as 13 times while others heard about the show across the country and will be first timers during the Art Show Weekend in Coconut Grove. The mixture is a magical blend to delight the public and private art purveyors alike.
“Our theme for the art show is ‘Art is in the Heart,’ and this year’s show exemplifies that,” says Daisy Lewis, Show Director. “While artists from around the country will again show their brilliance during this amazing art festival weekend, the featured artist will resonate with the locals exceptionally” adds Lewis.
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The big event, The St. Stephens Art Show, is presented annually by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, a 100 year resident in Coconut Grove. Known as one of South Florida’s most popular outdoor art festivals, the St. Stephen’s Art Show drives in a crowd of over thousands of art spectators from all over the country and serves as a non-profit event which funds over a dozen outreach programs in Miami. Ranked top in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, its proceeds allow the church to offer a range of cultural, spiritual and entertainment activities to the Coconut Grove community and its’ neighbors. This year’s festivities at the show will feature hundreds of up-and-coming artists from across the nation, including loyal performers that have been accepted into the show for many years.
The art show will be open all three days from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, it hosts an international food court, children’s activity area, an authentic English tea room and musical entertainment, all on the shady campus of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and School. The St. Stephen’s Art Show is an event not to be missed. For additional information, visit www.artshowss.org.
Learn to prepare the perfect romantic evening with food and wine. Gain insights from a professional wine-industry instructor on how to pair that perfect wine with a variety of foods. During this two-hour sensory exploration seminar, held in one of the nation's top wine lab facilities, you'll taste a collection of wines, fresh fruit and distinctive chocolates.
Miami School Choice Week is hosting an Art Contest for High School and Middle School students. Showing and Prizes will be announced on January 27, 1:30 PM - 4 PM, at the Miami International School of Art & Design. 1st - Honorable Mention. 1st Place Prize $250, etc.
Phenomenal Polish-born violinist Kinga Augustyn, accompanied by Serbian pianist Jasna Popovic, both based in NYC, will perform concert of music by Chopin, Mozart, Wieniawski, Szymanowski, Bartok and Saint-Saens. Post-concert reception on the water at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science on Key Biscayne. Tickets $35; Chopin members $30.
