Miami City Ballet’s “Our Show”

Here’s an event that fans of ballet simply cannot miss—a special chance to see the dancers of the world-renowned Miami City Ballet up close and personal, in their studio.  Under the creative direction of ballet legend and Kennedy Center Honoree Edward Villella, the dancers of the Miami City Ballet will be presenting “Our Show”, a program developed by the dancers themselves.   You’ll also have the opportunity to meet the dancers at special events following the performances.  On Friday, April 20, have dessert with the dancers, or party with them on Saturday, April 21 at a Season Finale VIP party at MCB’s Upper Room.  Get your tickets today for this rare and unique opportunity to be an insider in the world of ballet. 

Miami City Ballet, “Our Show”: 

Performance times:

Friday, April 20 at 8:00 p.m. (Post performance dessert with the dancers), Saturday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. 

Location:

Lynn & Louis Wolfson, II Theatre, Miami City Ballet Studios, Ophelia & Juan Js Roca Center, Miami Beach, FL 33139, 305.929.7000 

Cost:

Friday show (includes dessert with the dancers): $75

Saturday and Sunday shows: $35 adults, $25 students

Saturday Performance and Party Package: $65 

Tickets are available online, or for more information about “Our Show” or the Miami City Ballet, call 305.929.7010.  For more information about MCB’s Upper Room, call the hotline at 305.929.7000, ext. 1446.            

Website: www.miamicityballet.org 

Romantic Italian Dining – Cafe Abbracci

Frommer’s Review says, “ You’ll understand why this restaurant’s name means ‘hugs’ in Italian the moment you enter the dark, romantic enclave: Your appetite will be embraced by the savory scents of fantastic Italian cuisine wafting through the restaurant. The homemade black-and-red ravioli filled with lobster in pink sauce, risotto with porcini and portobello mushrooms, and the house specialty — grilled veal chop topped with tricolor salad — are irresistible and perhaps the culinary equivalent of a warm, embracing hug. A cozy bar and lounge was added recently to further encourage the warm and fuzzy feelings.”

Abbracci Cuisine; Italian

Where: 318 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL. One block north of Miracles Miles between Salzedo St. and Le Jeune Rd.

Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-3:00pm; Sun-Thurs 6-11:30 pm, Fri-Sat 6:00pm -12:30 am

Phone: 305-441-0700

Prices: Main courses $15-$30; pastas $15-$20

Hip, Hot, Nikki Beach

If it’s chic, happening, and hot, then it’s at Nikki Beach. Unique fun, stylish surroundings, and the beautiful people…Nikki Beach is definitely the place to be. You can party all weekend at Nikki Beach and Pearl Restaurant with this sampling of events, courtesy of www.nikkibeach.com/events.

MATINEE
Every Saturday afternoon at Nikki Beach

MAT-I-NEE: a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon. Ibiza meets South Beach right on the sand, Saturday afternoon from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Come for lunch, enjoy the drink specials, and stay for the party! This Saturday join Nikki Beach for its “Matinee” all day beach party event. Come hear the sounds of resident DJs Johnny Ramirez, Bruno, and DJ Patrick M.
For Reservations call: Michael Fabio at 305-510-6524

EVERY SATURDAY EVENING AT PEARL

We cordially invite you to a sensual, sophisticated evening of jazz. Satisfy your palette as well as your auditory sense by dining on our renowned cuisine to the sexy sounds of smooth jazz. This is an experience not to be missed!

FUSHION
Every Saturday Night at Nikki Beach & Pearl

Join us for our newest party with a touch of Latin spice thrown in, presented by Movida Nocturna Entertainment. Featuring sounds by: DJ Wilfrid & DJ Touch Tone 

NIKKI BUFFET BRUNCH IS BACK!
Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm

Executive Chef Tim Hughes and Chef Keith Conow invite you to come and enjoy the return of our spectacular Sunday Brunch Buffet. Nikki Brunch has been voted best brunch in South Florida twice by the New York Times.

ROCK STAR SUNDAYS
Every Sunday at Pearl

The legendary “Rock Star Sunday” at Pearl is attended by celebrities and South Beach’s A-list.
Make dinner reservations; come early (7pm), enjoy great food, and dance the night away with Resident DJ Armand Pena. Opening set by Resident DJ Johnny Ramirez. Party to an eclectic assortment of funky grooves from Rock, to R&B, House and Disco. The party goes as late as you do.
Hosted by Jason Vernau.
For dinner reservations, email natasha@nikkibeach.com
For VIP Bottle service reservations contact Michael Sin at 305.632.3114

Pearl Restaurant at Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach FL 33139  305.538.1111

Great Steakhouses of Greater Miami – Morton’s

This upscale eatery serves some of the best steaks in the city, says Yahoo Travel. Porterhouse, double porterhouse, double cut filet mignon, New York strip are all featured on the menu. 

Diners comment: “I loved it. The servers come to the table knowing almost all of the menu by heart …they care all the time about how everything is.”  

Ambiance is rated as “Great Scene.” 

Morton’s The Steakhouse

Where:  17399 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Phone: 305-945-3131

Pricing: upscale

Hours: Mon thru Sun bar opens 5:00 PM. Dinner from 5:30 to 11:00 PM

http://www.mortons.com/website/index.html 

Dancing On The Cutting Edge

MoCA’ institutionalized toast to the legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham’s career marks the first U.S. museum show since 1887 to focus on Cunningham’s collaborations with visual artists, and features costumes and décor actually used in his company’s production. The exhibit includes works by Sandra Cinto, Olafur Neto, and Robert Rauschenberg, among others. 

Museum of Contemporary Art

Where: 770 NE 125^th Street, Miami

When: Through April 29

Phone: 305-893-6211

http://www.mocanomi.com

Now At Pan American Art Projects

Four artists and much visual stimulation – now showing the work of Hernan Dompé, Juan Lecuona, Andres Waissman and Nora Correas.  Miami New Times comments: “Hernan Dompé transports viewers with whimsical sculptures,  Lecuona’s colorful paintings suggest (sometimes winged) female figures, based on pattern form. The rich surfaces of Waissman’s abstract paintings vibrate with ancient text and expanses of color. Nora Correa’s provocative installation explores China’s growing mass production.”

 Pan American Art Projects

When: Currently showing

Where: 2450 NW Second Avenue NW, Miami
Phone: 305-573-2400

URL: www.panamericanart.com

Monterey Wine Country Grand Tasting at Nikki Beach/Pearl- Miami

Nestled away in the Penrod’s Beach Club Complex, Pearl Restaurant and Champagne Lounge is a unique experience. The innovative menu, décor, and atmosphere tantalize all your senses for a wine tasting event you won’t soon forget.

When: Thursday, Apr 19, 2007 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Where: Pearl Restaurant / Nikki Beach, One Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL
33129

Cost: $45 per person, Purchase

RSVP: 831-375-9400

Contact: rmotil@montereywines.org

Source: http://www.montereywines.org/national_tour_2007_miami.html 

Art & Design In The Modern World – Now Showing

The Wolfsonian-FIU is a museum located in the heart of historic
Miami Beach, within easy walking distance of the world-famous art deco hotels. The museum was founded in 1986 to exhibit and preserve the Michael Wolfson, Jr. collection of Decorative and Propaganda Arts. Here is a vast assemblage of objects that include furniture, paintings, books, and much more.

This collection of objects is from the modern era (1885-1945). The focus is on how art and design shape and reflect the human experience.  Current exhibition: “Art and Design In The Modern Age”. Among the items exhibited are ceramics, sculpture, exquisite hand-made and innovative mass-produced furniture, graphic design, books, ephemera and household objects. This is not your conventional sort of a museum – and might be an experience you will not forget. 

Wolfsonian-FIU Museum
1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139

Corner of  10th St. & Washington Ave.

Phone: 305-531-0001

Gallery Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday: noon – 6PM          Closed major holidays

Cost:  Adult admission: $7 + tax.   Seniors, students with valid ID, children 6-12 : $5 + tax

Jewish Museum Exhibit – The Art Of Aging

Exhibits at The Jewish Museum on Miami Beach illustrate the “richness and diversity of Jewish life and the unique ways in which Florida’s Jews are influenced by the historic and cultural dynamics of Florida, the nation and the world.” 

In this context, the current exhibition titled “The Art Of Aging”, is a tribute and celebration of elders and maturity. It will open May 1. The exhibition will feature works by 40 contemporary artists from Israel and North America. The media will include painting, photography, installation, fiber, mixed media, and video. 

The exhibit will accompany the reopening of Miami’s first synagogue as a museum expansion. 

Where: The Jewish Museum,  301 Washington Avenue, South Beach

When: Opens May 1.  Hours: Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, except civil and Jewish holidays

Cost: Adults $6, seniors $5, families $12, children under 6 free

Tel: 305-672-5044

Let’s Do Brunch-The Biltmore Hotel

Is there anything more relaxing than Sunday brunch?  Think of it—sitting in a lovely atmosphere, enjoying fantastic food, company, and conversation.  And, let’s face it, there are very few things more refined than a champagne brunch. 

The 1200 Restaurant and Courtyard, located at the famed Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, offers an exquisite champagne brunch each Sunday. This delectable brunch offers a vast and varied choice of foods such as omelettes, tapas, sushi, pastas, and carved items, as well as an entire wall of desserts.  And, of course, there’s the champagne!  Adding to the enjoyment is the superbly beautiful architecture of The Biltmore Hotel, which is an attraction within itself.  With live entertainment and courtyard views, this is the ultimate place to indulge and relax on Sundays.

Where: 1200 Restaurant & Courtyard
   The Biltmore Hotel
   1200 Anastasia Avenue
   Coral Gables, FL 33134
   305.913.3202 for reservations
   www.biltmorehotel.com

When: Every Sunday from 10:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

Cost: $65.00 per person