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/ August 2008 / September 2008 / October 2008 / November 2008 / December 2008 / Event: Rewind/Fast Forward Film & Video Festival Dates: 8/21/2008 to 8/24/2008 Description: The Florida Moving Image Archive's annual festival explores all facets of documentary filmmaking, film and video preservation and history, and the use of archival images in productions Location: Various venues throughout Miami Dade County. Miami Downtown Miami Area Telephone: 305-375-1505 Website: http://www.wolfsonarchive.org Event: Video Art South Florida Redux Dates: 8/23/2008 Description: Video Art South Florida, produced by local videomaker Victor Velt in 1983, is a survey of 10 independent video works by local artists that has been digitally restored and transferred for a 're-premiere' screening at the 2008 Rewind/Fast Forward Film and Video Festival. South Florida Artists on the program: Glenn Abbot, Mike Burger, Bill Cummings, Eileen Eliot, L.A. Hawks, Howard Mathis, Sam Rosenthal and Malgorzata Samek. Co-presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System's Vasari Project and Art Services and Exhibitions Department. Cost: $10. Pre-registration required, space is limited, includes Reception. 7:30 p.m. Location: Bass Museum of Art 2121 Park Ave. Miami Beach, FL Miami Beach - Art Deco District South Beach Telephone: 305-673-7530 Website: http://www.bassmuseum.org Event: The Armory Art Show Dates: 8/28/2008 to 9/26/2008 Description: An exhibition of faculty and artists' work in residence from the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach. The exhibit will include sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, painting, jewelry and drawing. Location: Miami International University of Art & Design 1501 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL
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Event: Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show Dates: 8/29/2008 to 9/2/2008 Description: An informational showcase of residential decorating, remodeling and home improvement products and services. p.m. Location: Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL Miami Beach Telephone: 305-667-9299 Website: http://www.homeshows.net Event: XIII International Ballet Festival of Miami Dates: 8/29/2008 to 9/14/2008 Description: An internationally recognized ballet festival featuring performances by world-renowned dance companies from Europe and North, Central and South America. More than 120 dancers from 25 different ballet companies are invited to perform. Various locations throughout Miami-Dade County Miami, FL Telephone: 305-255-3656 Website: http://www.internationalballetfestival.com Event: Deco and Design Tour Dates: 8/29/2008 Description: This two hour adventure begins with a walking tour of the Art Deco District, then moves inside to explore The Wolfsonian's collection. Presented with the Miami Design Preservation League. Limited to 20. RSVP required: (305) 535-2644 or julia@thewolf.fiu.edu. Tour begins and ends at The Wolfsonian. $10 for members; $20 all others. 6 p.m. Location: Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-535-2644 Website: http://www.wolfsonian.org Event: International Gem & Jewelry Show Dates: 8/29/2008 to 8/31/2008) Description: Browse and buy from a wide array of gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry creations, beads, estate jewelry, special celebrity exhibits and accessories. Location: Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-294-1640 Website: http://www.intergem.net Event: Guava Rugelach Festival Dates: 8/31/2008 Description: Annual music festival featuring locally based musicians representing Miami Jewish Latin, Israeli, and Yiddishkeit communities. A cultural celebration! 3 p.m. Location: Temple Israel of Greater Miami St. Stephen?s Episcopal Church 137 N.E. 19th St. Miami, FL DowntownMiami Area Telephone: 800-838-3006 Website: http://www.brownpapertickets.com Event: International Ballet Festival of Miami Performance Dates: 9/7/2008 Description: Taking place at various venues throughout South Florida, the 13th annual International Ballet Festival of Miami is recognized as one of the most acclaimed ballet festivals in the United States. Tonight, enjoy a contemporary dance performance. 5 p.m. Location: Colony Theater 1040 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-674-1040 Website: http://www.internationalballetfestival.com Event: Wine on Harvest Moon presented by the South Florida Select BMW Dealers Dates: 9/13/2008 Description: The South Florida Select BMW Dealers proudly present the Deering Estate Foundation's 7th annual fall wine tasting event, Wine on Harvest Moon. VIP Tour & Tasting begins at 6 p.m. 7-10 p.m. Please call for tickets and information. Location: Deering Estate at Cutler 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Miami, FL Cutler Ridge Telephone: 305-235-1668 Website: http://www.deeringestate.org Event: XIII International Ballet Festival of Miami - Closing Gala Dates: 9/14/2008 Description: Annual gala event featuring prestigious international ballet companies represented by their greatest stars. 5 p.m. Location: Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-358-5885 Website: http://www.internationalballetfestival.com Event: Cauley Square Antique & Classic Car Show Dates: 9/21/2008 Description: Browse a selection of exotic and European cars. Fun for the whole family. Music, food and much more. Free entry and parking. Location: Cauley Square Historic Village 22400 Old Dixie Hwy. Homestead, FL South Miami Area Telephone: 305-258-3543 Website: http://www.cauleysquare.com Event: IFE Americas - 11th Americas Food & Beverage Show Dates: 9/24/2008 to 9/26/2008 Description: This show features more than 300 exhibitors featuring food and beverage products around the world, and is the Western Hemisphere's largest two-way trade dedicated food and beverage exhibition that provides unparalleled opportunities to discover new products, companies, ideas and innovations from around the world. Location: Miami Beach Convention Center - 1901 Convention Center Dr. - Miami Beach, FL 33139 Miami Beach - Art Deco District -South Beach Telephone: 305-871-7910 Website: http://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com Event: Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach Dates: 10/1/2008 to 10/5/2008 Description: Official fashion week of the city of Miami and Miami Beach. Twenty-one top world designers will showcase their new lines in individual fashion shows. Location: Various locations throughout Miami and Miami Beach Miami Beach, FL Telephone: 305-673-2756 Website: http://www.funkshion.com Event: Junior Orange Bowl Festival Dates: 10/1/2008 to 3/1/2009 Description: More than 17,000 children from over 50 countries participate in a variety of tournaments and contests. Golf, tennis, chess, gymnastics and creative arts contests are among the events that comprise the festival. The annual parade takes place in downtown Coral Gables on December 30, 2008 at 7 p.m. Location: Various locations throughout Miami-Dade County Telephone: 305-662-1210 Website: http://www.jrorangebowl.com Event: Oktoberfest at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus Dates: 10/2/2008 to 10/13/2008 Description: Enjoy German food, beer, music and entertainment at this annual fall festival. Location: Fritz and Franz Bierhaus 60 Merrick Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 Coral Gables Telephone: 305-774-1883 Website: http://www.bierhaus.cc/ Event: Art in the Park Dates: 10/3/2008 Description: Art in the Park mixes eclectic jazz, piano improvisations and Latin funk 'descargas' with displays of the works of more than 50 local artists. It is held monthly on the first Friday during Gables Gallery Nights. Activities for children include 'Little Picasso's' artist village. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. FREE. Location: Ponce Circle Park Two blocks south of Miracle Mile on Ponce de Leon Coral Gables, FL Coral Gables Telephone: 305-644-8888 Website: http://www.artintheparkconcerts.com Event: Italian Film Festival Dates: 10/9/2008 to 10/14/2008 Description: This award-winning festival features screenings of new films in competition as well as short films, seminars, a tribute to Italian Classic Cinema and closing ceremony awards. Location: Regal Cinema South Beach 1100 Lincoln Rd. Miami Beach, FL Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-447-0233 Website: http://www.cinemaitaly.com Event: Festival Miami 2008 Dates: 10/9/2008 to 11/3/2008 Description: This annual musical extravaganza, held at the Frost School each fall, showcases an impressive array of international and local guest artists, and faculty and student ensembles. Enjoy world premieres, symphonic concerts, chamber music, jazz performances and much more. Location: Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Dr. Coral Gables, FL Coral Gables Telephone: 305-284-4940 Website: http://www.festivalmiami.com Event: Miami Carnival Parade and Festival Dates: 10/12/2008 Description: Traditional West Indian-style Carnival and parade featuring Caribbean music, costumes, food, arts and crafts and more. Parade starts at noon on NE 27th Street at NE 2nd Avenue and proceeds South on NE 2nd Avenue, East on NE 15th Street, South on Biscayne Boulevard, East on NE 13th Street, South on Bayshore Drive and into Bicentennial Park. Festivities continue until 11 p.m. Location: Bicentennial Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL Downtown Miami Area Telephone: 786-344-1751 Website: http://www.miamicarnival.net Event: Sunny Isles Beach JazzFest Dates: 10/17/2008 to 10/19/2008 Description: First annual festival features notable jazz artists and talented music groups from major universities around the South Florida area. Come enjoy great music, fine dining and the exclusive resorts of Sunny Isles Beach! Location: Various venues throughout Sunny Isles Beach Sunny Isles Beach, FL Event: Miami Carnival Parade and Festival Dates: 10/12/2008 Description: Traditional West Indian-style Carnival and parade featuring Caribbean music, costumes, food, arts and crafts and more. Parade starts at noon on NE 27th Street at NE 2nd Avenue and proceeds South on NE 2nd Avenue, East on NE 15th Street, South on Biscayne Boulevard, East on NE 13th Street, South on Bayshore Drive and into Bicentennial Park. Festivities continue until 11 p.m. Location: Bicentennial Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL Downtown Miami Area Telephone: 786-344-1751 Website: http://www.miamicarnival.net Event: South Florida Dragon Boat Festival Dates: 10/18/2008 to 10/19/2008 Description: Enjoy two days of Hong Kong-style dragon boat racing and a cultural festival featuring special performances, arts and crafts, and ethnic foods. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Haulover Beach Park Marina 10800 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL Miami Beach Telephone: 305-753-8791 Website: http://www.miamidragonboat.com Event: Monster Splash Nighttime Bash Dates: 10/24/2008 to 10/31/2008 Description: Four nights of Halloween themed animal shows, haunted houses, roaming skeletons, fireworks and more. Candy stations and other cool surprises will be set up around the park for trick-or-treaters in costume. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Miami Seaquarium 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy. Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Key Biscayne Telephone: 305-361-5705 Website: http://www.miamiseaquarium.com Event: Miami Beach Antique Jewelry and Watch Show Dates: 10/24/2008 to 10/26/2008 Description: Browse and buy from a large selection of antique jewelry, silver and watches from all over the world. Location: Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-732-6642 Website: http://www.dmgantiqueshows.com Event: Miami International Wine Fair Dates: 10/25/2008 to 10/27/2008 Description: Guests will have the opportunity to taste 1,000 different wines from all over the world including Argentina, Spain, Italy, California, France and Portugal. The Collector?s Club is a connoisseur?s dream come true, with an exclusive section of rare, cream of the crop, wines. Also enjoy culinary delights from local restaurants. Tickets are available online or by calling toll free 1-877-577-WINE (9463). 33% of ticket sales benefit the America Red Cross- Greater Miami and the Keys. Location: Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-777-2255 Website: http://www.miamiwinefair.com Event: FAME North American Fitness & Bikini Model Pro Showdown Championships & Lifestyle Expo Dates: 10/31/2008 to 11/2/2008 Description: An international fitness event and lifestyle expo encompassing all aspects of fitness - competition, dance, costume and body building. Competitions: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Expo: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the web site for complete details. Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel 400 SE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33131 Downtown Miami Area Telephone: 416-520-2483 Website: http://www.fameworldtour.com Event: South Florida Auto Show 2008 Dates: 11/7/2008 to 11/16/2008 Description: Car-related merchandise and more than 1,000 of the industry's latest vehicles for the upcoming year are on display by world-leading auto manufacturers. Location: Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-947-5950 Website: http://www.sfliautoshow.com Event: 4th Annual France Cinema Miami Festival Dates: 11/7/2008 to 11/9/2008 Description: Enjoy 10 first-run French films (2008) with English subtitles presented by French Feelings Films - many of which are U.S. premieres. Visit the web site for a complete screening schedule. Location: AMC CocoWalk 3015 Grand Ave. Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Coconut Grove Telephone: 561-706-7250 Website: http://www.francecinemamiami.com Event: Ramble - A Garden Festival Dates: 11/8/2008 to 11/9/2008 Description: A unique garden festival celebrating outdoor living in South Florida. More than 15,000 plants will be on sale. Features music, food, arts and crafts and activities for children. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd. Coral Gables, FL 33156 Coral Gables Telephone: 305-667-1651 Website: http://www.fairchildgarden.org Event: Miami Book Fair International Dates: 11/9/2008 to 11/16/2008 Description: Thousands of book lovers attend readings and discussions featuring prize-winning, best-selling and emerging authors from the U.S. and around the world.. Location: Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33132 Downtown Miami Area Telephone: 305-237-3258 Website: http://www.miamibookfair.com Event: Cirque du Soleil: Corteo Dates: 11/13/2008 to 12/1/2008 Description: Corteo, which means 'cortege' in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. The Corteo cast includes 63 artists from 20 countries. Location: Bicentennial Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL Telephone: 305-237-3258 Website: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com Event: 7th Annual Miami Short Film Festival Dates: 11/17/2008 to 11/23/2008 Description: The Miami Short Film Festival is dedicated to promoting the short film genre showcasing films from one to thirty minutes long. The Festival is international in scope, bringing exposure to the best of the world's independent up-and-coming filmmakers. Location: Various theaters throughout Miami-Dade County. Miami, FL 33139 Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-854-2229 Website: http://www.miamishortfilmfestival.com Event: White Party Week 2008 Dates: 11/26/2008 to 12/1/2008 Description: A unparalleled week of fund-raising parties and events culminating with the legendary White Party. More than 15,000 party-goers enjoy six days and nights of nonstop entertainment in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Location: Various theaters throughout Miami-Dade County. Miami, FL 33139 Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-576-1234 http://www.whiteparty.org http://www.miamishortfilmfestival.com Event: Israel Film Festival Dates: 12/3/2008 to 12/14/2008 Description: One of the largest showcases of Israeli films in the country. Highlights Israel's film and television industry by presenting feature films, documentaries, and television dramas. Location: Intracoastal Cinema 3701 N.E. 163rd Street (Sunny Isles Blvd.) North Miami Beach, FL 33160 North Miami Beach Area Telephone: 877-966-5566 Website: http://www.israelfilmfestival.com Event: Art Basel Miami Beach Dates: 12/4/2008 to 12/7/2008 Description: This international art show and American sister event of Art Basel in Switzerland is recognized as the most important annual art show of its kind in America. Two hundred leading art galleries will exhibit 20th- and 21st-century art works from more than 1,500 artists. In addition to Art Basel itself, there will be many ancillary events at art facilities and other public venues around the community. Location: Miami Beach Convention Center 1700 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 305-674-1292 Website: http://www.artbasel.com Event: Holiday Under the Stars Dates: 12/6/2008 Description: The 10th Annual Holiday under the Stars outdoor concert will feature a musical performance by Mad Romance with the Miami String Project and Stacy Berkley. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets. 7 to 10 p.m. Location: Deering Estate at Cutler 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Miami, FL 33157 Cutler Ridge Telephone: 305-235-1668 Website: http://www.deeringestate.org Event: Winter Nights & Lights Dates: 12/20/2008 to 1/4/2009 Description: This annual holiday extravaganza transforms the park into a virtual Winter Wonderland with magical light sculptures of reef fish, flamingos, dolphins, seals, sea lions, killer whales and more. The fun also includes holiday shows and exhibits, the Kid's Winter Express Train, holiday bounce houses, extended park hours (until 8:30 p.m. each night), fireworks and much more. Location: Miami Seaquarium 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy. Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Key Biscayne Telephone: 305-361-5705 Website: http://www.miamiseaquarium.com Event: Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival Dates: 12/24/2008 to 1/1/2009 Description: Experience the color and pageantry of costumed Native Americans from all over the country at the Village. Arts, crafts, music, dance, native foods and more. Location: Miccosukkee Indian Village Approximately 27 miles west of the Florida Turnpike on SW 8th Street Miami, FL Everglades Area Telephone: 305-552-8365 Website: http://www.miccosukeeresort.com Event: Junior Orange Bowl Parade Dates: 12/30/2008 Description: A parade through the streets of Coral Gables featuring floats and marching bands. The parade begins in front of Coral Gables City Hall and travels down Miracle Mile with a vivid arrangement of marching bands, colorful floats, community groups and creative parade units. Fun for the whole family. Admission is free; grandstand seating is available for $15. 7 p.m. Location: Downtown Coral Gables FL 33134 Coral Gables Telephone: 305-662-1210 Website: http://www.jrorangebowl.com Event: Big Orange New Year's Eve Celebration Dates: 12/31/2008 Description: A City of Miami tradition, the 35-foot neon Big Orange (one of the official time balls of our nation) will rise 400 feet to the top of its home site, the Hotel InterContinental Miami. Fireworks and a laser show round out the festivities. The Big Orange will start its climb at 6 p.m. Presented by the Greater Miami Host Committee and Hotel InterContinental Miami. Location: Hotel InterContinental Miami 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL 33131 Downtown Miami Area Telephone: 305-577-1000 Maps | Dining & Entertainment | Helpful Phone Numbers SOUTH BEACH EVENTS || ONLINE RESERVATIONS || SEND A POSTCARD || CONTACT US || HOME |