Miami Earth Week

EARTH DAY celebrates it's 40th year anniversary today April 22, 2010. There are several events going on this week to bring awareness about our planet Earth. Some attractions celebrating this week include Jungle Island and Metro Zoo who offer FREE admission in exchange for bringing a used cell phone for recycling ( on April 24 and 25 from 11 am to 4 pm).

MIAMI GOIN' GREEN FESTIVAL will take place this Saturday, April 24, from 10 am to 7 pm. This is a FREE event, educational but fun for the whole family. Live Music, Workshops, Yoga, Electronic Recycling Center, Fashion station where you can swap clothes for free, MiaSci Lab from Miami Science Museum and Free Bike Valet by US Gas & Electric. Check out below for festival site.

FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN will offer FREE ADMISSION from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm today, Thursday. Free giveaways of native plants, film showing, free tours throughout the day.

Sites:
http://www.miamigoingreen.com/
http://gomiami.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/p/EarthDay.htm
http://www.fairchildgarden.org/Events/?date=04-2010&eventID=452

Question for you:
What are you doing to go green?

Today I'm planting a native tree, Gumbo Limbo is it's common name. Scientifically known as Bursera simaruba, it is a outstanding tree in the Hardwood Hammock ecosystem that only exists in the South East portion of the United States. It is very hurricane resistant, easy to grow even if it is broken. It provides an important food source for birds and is a lovely addition to any backyard! Will post pics soon.

Women's Conference Miami Beach!

Yesterday I had the pleasure to meet Dona Zemo, Founder/Chairwoman of Miami Beach Women's Conference. The Women's Exhibit, Second Annual Miami Beach Women's Conference celebrating Women's History Month will take place March 26 and 27. It's an event you sure do not want to miss, meet local successful women in different areas such as the arts, politics, sciences and more! Visit the website below for more information.

http://womensexhibit.com/wordpress/?page_id=9
or
Call: 305-695-6827

Mar 26 & 27
Miami Beach City Hall, Convention Center, Hall B & Botanical Gardens


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Miami Beach Women’s Conference – March 26-27, 2010


Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, the Miami Beach Commission for Women and Women’s Exhibit are producing the second annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference.

The first conference drew more than 700 women. More than 1,000 women are expected this year. Partners include the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council, The Miami Dade Commission for Women, The Miami Beach Convention Center and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

The 2010 Conference will begin at City Hall with a continental breakfast and the Mayor’s Panel on “Women in Politics / Women Leaders” in the Commission Chambers from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., featuring an all-star lineup of elected female officials.

That is followed by a catered lunch in the beautiful Miami Beach Botanical Garden, featuring top female chefs.

From 2-6 p.m., the conference moves to the Convention Center. Renowned women’s history author and expert Doris Weatherford is the keynote speaker, leading into a panel on 2010 Woman in History Honoree Barbara Baer Capitman – the visionary most responsible for saving Miami Beach’s Art Deco district. Other guest speakers will address issues of interest to women, such as career & finance, health & wellness, media and women in the arts.

At 6:30 p.m. in the Botanical Garden, the Miami Beach Commission for Women honors Miami Beach’s 2010 “Women Worth Knowing”, which this year includes Margarita Cepeda-Leonardo, Laura Jamieson, Elizabeth Schwartz and Dona Zemo.

On Saturday March 27, a Woman’s Expo features local businesses, women’s organizations, interactive arts exhibit, psychics, live performances, speakers and a teen forum at the Convention Center from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The conference on March 26 is free and open to the public. Lunch in the Garden is $25. There is a nominal charge of $5 for the Women’s Expo on March 27 (under 18 is still free). For more information about the conference: http://womensexhibit.com

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The Borscht Film Festival | MiaMi

The Borscht Film Festival | MiaMi

This will be great kickoff to more art events coming up. Art Basel is right around the corner on December 3-6. (http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/)

The Borscht Film Festival is a yearly event that takes a fresh spin and showcases arts and films of local artists telling the stories of the many cultures and people that makeup Miami, uniting all Miami. Free admission to Saturday Film Fest, visit site for more info ► http://www.borscht.info/
Visit the website for a complete schedule of Saturday, Nov. 28's showing and a video trailer. Follow on Twitter and Facebook and become a fan. Don't miss out!

"The 2009 Borscht Film Festival will take place on November 28th at the Gusman Center (174 E. Flagler Street) in DWNTWN Miami, with other events to be announced that night. Doors open at 7:00PM.

The Borscht Film Festival (est. 2005) is Miami's fresh local independent film fest. We are a yearly event held
at iconic Miami venues that commissions and showcases films created by emerging artists telling Miami
stories that go beyond the typical portrayal of the city as a beautiful but vapid party town, forging the
cinematic identity of the city. We are the home of the CCCV New Wave. "

Miami.com New Hot Site

"Miami.com, a new site from the Miami Herald, gives locals and visitors the best of Miami and South Florida, from dining and nightlife to shopping and attractions.

Like your personal concierge, or your friend who always knows just the right spot for every occasion, Miami.com not only tells you about the latest local spots and events, but also when to go, what to do and how much it'll cost.

This means we don't just tell you about Sawgrass Mills, we share tips on when you can beat the crowds, how to get the primo bargains (want to know when the Coach outlet gets new stock?) and where to find parking on a Saturday afternoon.

On Miami.com, you can find out where J.Lo and Ludacris go to eat and which Miracle Mile boutiques are worth a look. We'll also show you how to find a terrific empanada and how to navigate local airports, traffic and customs (like how to order a Cuban coffee.)" - Miami.com website

Music Celebration: World & Jazz

African Dance Celebration

A celebration of the African Diaspora, this popular performance is the culmination of a joint residency project with a guest artist and features dance students from the University of Florida and New World performing with live drummers. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
New World Dance Theater
25 NE 2nd Street, 8th floor, downtown Miami
General admission $10 / Students & seniors $5
visit more info: http://nwsa.mdc.edu/

JAZZ AT MOCA

Free outdoor concerts (rain or shine) held the last Friday of every month at 8 pm. MOCA galleries are open by donation from 7-10 pm. Sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company and the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency.
HECTOR MARTIGNON
November 27, 2009 / 8 pm
Pianist Hector Martignon has performed, recorded, and produced music in myriad styles and genres for top musicians as well as for his own recordings. He has appeared on Jazz, Latin and Pop albums in addition to his own three solo albums.
visit: http://www.mocanomi.org/

taken from: http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/

CUTE Hello Kitty DJ Speaker!!

Sorry...just HAD to post...this is tooo cute! A mini Ipod Hello Kitty DJ Speaker!

Features:

* Hello Kitty Speaker features a DJ style Hello Kitty who bops her head back and forth.
* Mono Speaker is NOT amplified. It runs off the power of whatever audio source you feed it.
* Plugs into the headphone jack on your MP3, CD player, iPod etc.
* Requires 1 AA battery (not included) to power Hello Kitty’s Head.
* Dimesions: 18cm x 9cm x 9.5cm.
* Imported from Japan.