it's IN miami - the best way to know what´s in » miami beach http://itsinmiami.com Miami´s guide to entertainment, shopping, fun, culture and lifestyle. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:21:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 5 Outdoor Places to Spend Mothers Day http://itsinmiami.com/5-outdoor-places-to-spend-mothers-day/ http://itsinmiami.com/5-outdoor-places-to-spend-mothers-day/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 22:06:35 +0000 Maria Alecia http://itsinmiami.com/?p=11699

According to wheather report, Sunday is going to be awsome. So why not celebrate Mother’s Day outdoors. Here are a few suggestions for all kind of moms.

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. No doubt it is one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in Miami. Since 1938 Fairchild has an amazing collection of tropical plants, emphasizing palms, cycads, flowering trees and shrubs, vines and fruit trees. Here you can walk garden paths surrounded by plants, talk to experts in horticulture, conservation and science, view impressive art, see butterflies and birds at every turn and take classes on everything from photography to grafting. Or just take yor picnic basket and lie down. On Mother’s Day there will be a plant sale, a brunch and Afternoon Tea.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden: 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, FL 33156 • Phone: 305.667.1651

The Beach. Miami has almost 20 beaches to choose from, so why not? It depends on what you expect from a beach day and how many miles you want to drive. From  places like Miami Beach/South Pointe Park to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Beach or Haulover Beach Park. Just pack your swiming suit, sunscreen and go!!!

Miami Beach Tour. You can also walk or bike Miami Beach’s Art Deco District. This is a plan that you can take on your on or join a guide tour.  And you can end up strolling through Lincoln Road’s Farmers Market, grab a bite or shop for mom.

Oleta River Park. Not sure what to do yet? Oleta River Park has lots of activities to choose from: It has miles of off-road bicycling trails. You can enjoy the beautiful mangrove forest preserves native South Florida plants and wildlife. You can also paddle a canoe or kayak to explore this amazing natural area. Swimming from a 1,200-foot sandy beach and saltwater fishing are also popular activities. Picnic tables and grills are available, aswell as kayaks, canoes, and bicycles for rent. For overnight visits, the park has rustic, air-conditioned cabins and a youth campground for organized groups.
Oleta River Park: 3400 N.E. 163rd Street, North Miami, Florida 33160. 305-919 1844

Everglades. It is a little farther but if you are adventurous, it worths the ride. With 1.5 million acres of swamps, saw-grass prairies and sub-tropical jungles, Everglades National Park is one of the most unusual public parks in the United States. the park is home to 14 rare and endangered species, including the American Crocodile, the Florida Panther and the West Indian Manatee. You can walk, camp, canoe and more. To plan your visit, visit the Everglades site.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Ziggy is not just Bob Marley’s son but a great Grammy Award-winning musician, actor and staunch environmental and social activist.

Wild and Free, his fourth solo album, may be Ziggy’s most political and personal to date. Released on June 14th 2011, Wild and Free, was produced with friend and collaborator Don Was at Ocean Way Studios in Hollywood, CA as well as Marley’s own studio.

Get you tickets here

Ziggy Marley Wild and Free
Wednesday, May 9th 8:30 pm
The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave,  Miami Beach,  FL  33139

]]> http://itsinmiami.com/ziggy-marley-wild-and-free/feed/ 0 Charly García: 60 años de historia http://itsinmiami.com/charly-garcia-60-anos-de-historia/ http://itsinmiami.com/charly-garcia-60-anos-de-historia/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:05:21 +0000 Maria Alecia http://itsinmiami.com/?p=11637 El legendario rockero argentino Charly García celebra sus 60 años de vida con un con una gira histórica de 60 éxitos de su carrera artística.

Charly García con su banda The Prostitution (Cristine Brebes, Julián Gándara, Carlos García López, Carlos González, Kiuge Hayashida, Rosario Ortega, Fernando Samalea, Toño Silva, Alejandro Terán y Fabián Von Quintiero) comenzó la gira en octubre de 2011 con 27 fechas en el teatro Rex de Buenos Aires y este sábado hace una parada en Miami gracias a Shock Entertainment y rumbamiami.com.

No te quedes por fuera. Compra tus entradas ya en Live Nation o en las taquillas del teatro. Y si quieres un adelanto de lo que será este concierto de antología, entra a 60X60.

Charly García 60 X 60
Sábado 28 de Abril. 8 pm.
The Fillmore Miami Beach,
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach

 

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We all love going to the beach but sometimes, people forget it doesn’t clean itself. Show some love for your beaches during Earth Day and be part of the III annual clean up “Leave no Waste”.

Join Ombu Lifestyle next Sunday April 22nd, at 2:00 pm, rain or shine, and have fun while helping the environment. An afternoon to educate people on the importance on keeping our coastline clean. After all, it’s not that difficult.

To see pictures from last year, click here or watch the video. See you there!

Leave no Waste
Sunday, April 22nd. 2:00 pm
On the Beach and 3rd Street, Miami Beach

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How much do you know about rum? if you live in Miami I’d guess that at least you’ve tried a mojito, a piña colada or a cubalibre… but rum is much more tan that. Rum 
is experiencing a 
Renaissance
 of appreciation as more savvy consumers discover a truly remarkable range of fine rums from the Caribbean region, North, Central and South America, and around the world.
The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival is one of the world’s premier international rum events, presenting a unique and exciting celebration of the fine arts of distillation, maturing and blending fine cane spirits.
If you are a rum lover drive to Deauville Beach Resort and enjoy a full week of exclusive VIP parties at Miami’s most notable venues, a grand two-day exhibition of the best rum brands, the excitement of the Island Lifestyle Showcase, celebrity seminars, workshops and cocktail competitions.
Rum Renaissance
April 16 – 22, 2012
Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL USA

]]> http://itsinmiami.com/cheers-to-the-rum-renaissance/feed/ 0 C4 Trío regresa a Miami http://itsinmiami.com/c4-trio-regresa-a-miami/ http://itsinmiami.com/c4-trio-regresa-a-miami/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:17:36 +0000 Maria Alecia http://itsinmiami.com/?p=11593
El explosivo trío de cuatristas regresa a Miami este miércoles 18 de abril para presentarse en el teatro Colony en el marco del ciclo Music of the Americas, iniciativa de la Americas Society.

C4 Trío, agrupación fundadora de la Movida Acústica Urbana (MAU) está conformada por los cuatristas Edward Ramírez, Héctor Molina, Jorge Glem; y el bajista eléctrico, Rodner Padilla.

En el año 2010 el grupo emprendió una importante gira por Estados Unidos que incluyó su debut en Berklee College of Music de Boston, donde se llevaron los mejores comentarios de la crítica. Su talento lo han medido en tarima con figuras como Gualberto Ibarreto, Gilberto Santarosa, Jorge Drexler y Rafael “El Pollo” Brito, y su música ha cautivado también a las audiencias de Colombia, Brasil, Uruguay e Inglaterra.

Además de la inigualable calidad artística de sus músicos y el amplio repertorio por el cual se pasea, C4 Trío hace disfrutar al público por su despliegue de buen humor. ¡No te lo pierdas!

C4 Trío
Miércoles 18 de abril a las 7:30 pm
Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-674 1040

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Now in its seventh year, the South Beach Comedy Festival, presented by Joe Boxer, continues to grow and remains the premiere comedy festival for top comedic talent and fans across the country.  This year’s event features Lewis Black, Donald Glover, Aziz Ansari, Jeff Ross and much, much more.

Once again the Festival utilizes multiple locations to highlight its exciting variety of talent. Acts will perform at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre, 1700 Washington Avenue; Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road; and the unique Backstage at the Fillmore. The Lincoln Road Stage at Euclid Avenue will also serve as the home to the Festival’s outdoor, nightly, free comedy stage every evening from Thursday through Saturday at 9PM.

For more information and tickets go to SBCF 

]]> http://itsinmiami.com/lol-the-comedy-festival-is-back/feed/ 0 El Ritmo Llega al Festival de Cine de Miami http://itsinmiami.com/amigosinvisiblefilmfestivalmiami/ http://itsinmiami.com/amigosinvisiblefilmfestivalmiami/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:23:17 +0000 Maria Alecia http://itsinmiami.com/?p=11295 A lo mejor no los has visto “porque son invisibles”, pero seguro ya los escuchaste y ya los bailaste. Pues ahora tendrás la oportunidad de asistir al Estreno Mundial de la película de los Amigos Invisibles en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Miami (MIFF). La Casa del Ritmo es  la película que cuenta la historia de los 20 años de la banda venezolana de funk, ganadora de premios Grammy, Los Amigos Invisibles.

Además, después de la función los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de compartir con su director, Javier Andrade y los músicos de la banda. Compra tus entradas aquí.
Estreno Mundial de la Casa del Ritmo
Martes, 06 de Marzo
6:45 PM
MIFF South Beach Regal 18, 1100 Lincoln Road, South Beach, FL

]]> http://itsinmiami.com/amigosinvisiblefilmfestivalmiami/feed/ 0 Monday, February 13- Sunday, February 19 http://itsinmiami.com/monday-february-13-sunday-february-19/ http://itsinmiami.com/monday-february-13-sunday-february-19/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:04:28 +0000 admin http://itsinmiami.com/?p=11148 Monday, February 13- Readers’ Circle Lunch with Patricia Schultz. Books and Books presents The autor of groundbraking travel book 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Join AAA Travel for one of Books & Books’ memorable author luncheons. For $20, you’ll get a delicious, table-service lunch – cupcake included! – from The Café @ Books & Books by Chef Allen and a special presentation by Patricia Schultz highlighting Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. Click here to RSVP for the luncheon. Books and Books: 265 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables Fl. 33134: 305-442 4408

Tuesday, February 14- Valentine’s Day

Tuesday, February 14-Drake: The Club Paradise Tour. Definitely not an usual choice to spend Valentine´s Day, but it might work: Toronto rapper launches his “Club Paradise” tour at the Bank United Center at the University of Miami. 8pm at BankUnited Center: 1245 Dauer Drive  Coral Gables, FL 33146 (305) 284-8686. Prices range from $55-$111 Get you tickets here

Tuesday, February 14- Andrea Boceli at the BankAtlantic Center. The Italian opera singer will captivate people at the BankAtlantic Center with his amazing voice. Concert starts at 7:30pm and prices range from $70- $398. Click here to buy your tickets.

Wednesday, February 15- Jazz at Wolfson MDC continues its Jazz at Wolfson Presents series with the performance of  critically-aclaimed percussionist Nate Smith. The Dave Holland Quintet’s percussionist, who is also composer and producer, will play at Miami- Dade College Wolfson Campus Auditorium, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave, Miami. Room 1261. 12 pm. Admission is free.

Thursday, February 16- Miami International Boat Show. Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, the world’s premier boat show, returns to the Magic City for the 71st year Feb. 16 – 20, 2012, showcasing thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers worldwide. For more information on venues, schedule and tickets visit their site  here

Thursday, February 16- NWSA Symphony Orchestra Beethoven’s. The New World School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra presents a powerful rendition of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Elaine Alvarez, world renowned Cuban-American soprano and New World alumna will open the program with a collection of beloved arias from Mozart, Verdi and Puccini operas. The concert starts at 7:30 pm. Buy your tickets here. Knight Concert Hall at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. 1300 Biscayne Blvd. (305) 949-6722-6722

Friday, February 17- Jazz Roots Series with Guitarist Robert Cray and singer Shemekia Copeland. Celebrate Black History Month with music! Jazz Roots brings together two magnificent artists who pay tribute to the roots of blues and soul, but take the music to an inspired new level.

 Concerts starts at 8:00 pm. Buy your tickets here. Knight Concert Hall at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. 1300 Biscayne Blvd. (305) 949-6722-6722

Friday, February 17- TOC TOC Premiers. El Idearium presents for the first time in Miami, the international acclaimed play TOC TOC. Six OCD patients meet at the waiting room of their psychiatrist that never arrives. The Play is in Spanish. Get you tickets here. Friday and Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays 5:00 pm. Teatro Trail: 3715 SW 8th St. Coral Gables Fl 33134- 305-443 1009

Saturday, February 18- Day 3 of 1st Annual Jam Fest at The Stage. Performances by Aquaphonics, Jimkata and Green Sunshine. Show starts at 9 pm. 21+ For more info visit The Stage 170 NE 38th St. Miami Fl. 33137

Saturday, February 18- Miami City Ballet presents Giselle (Program III). The quintessential 19th-Century romantic ballet, Giselle tells the story of a young peasant girl who is betrayed by her disguised aristocratic lover, dies of grief and madness, yet comes back from the grave to rescue him from the implacable revenge of the fearsome Wilis. Ziff Ballet Opera House at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. 1300 Biscayne Blvd. (305) 949-6722-6722. Buy your tickets here.

Sunday, February, 19- 19th Annual Kite Day at Haulover Park. Colourful kites of all shapes and sizes will fill the skies over Halouver Park. Enjoy colosal kites by world-renowned kite-makers, such as the 100-foot squid by Peter Lynn of New Zeland. You can also fly yout own kite or attend a kite-making class. Admission is Free. Parking $6 Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 10800 Collins Ave., Miami. 305-893 0906

]]> http://itsinmiami.com/monday-february-13-sunday-february-19/feed/ 0 Olga Tañón en Concierto http://itsinmiami.com/olgatanonmiami/ http://itsinmiami.com/olgatanonmiami/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:47:36 +0000 Victoria Serra http://itsinmiami.com/?p=10847

La cantante puertorriqueña mejor conocida como La Mujer de Fuego, se presentará en The Fillmore Miami Beach el 18 de Febrero a las 8:30pm. Olga Tañón ha sido ganadora del Premio Grammy dos veces y del Grammy Latino tres veces, convirtiéndola en una de las cantantes de merengue y pop latino más conocida desde los años 90.

Ni Una Lágrima Más es su trabajo discográfico más reciente, donde incluye canciones como Sola, La Receta, Muero Por Tí, Dame Tu Mano, Ni Una Lágrima Más, Envenenada y muchas más. Las entradas para el concierto cuestan entre $68.50 y $118.50, haz click aquí para comprar las tuyas.

The Fillmore
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach
305-673-7300

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