February 29, 2008

Miami Film Festival 2008, Miami Events

If you like movies, good movies I mean, there will be a great selection this year at the Miami Film Festival. You can enjoy the best of independent movies for the next 30 days. This popular Miami event in its 25th edition will feature more than 120 films, workshops, and seminars.

A major festival hosted by an institution of higher learning, The Miami International Film Festival is spirited platform for new filmmakers. This event in Miami presents both dramatic and documentary films, the festival has grown into its role as an organization that builds, transforms, and bridges communities through film. In addition, the films are accompanied by discussions, panels, and interaction with filmmakers and community representatives

My most anticipated movies this year are:

  1. The Unknown Woman
  2. Mongol
  3. XXY
  4. Run Fat Boy, Run
  5. Blind
  6. Unfinished Sky
  7. Cordero de Dios (Lamb of God)
See a little introduction of my selection of must-see movies...

You can buy tickets by phone calling at 305-405-MIFF. Also, you can get your tickets in person during the festival at the Regal South Beach Cinema 18, located on Lincoln Road.

Miami Film Festival 2008 Venues:

  • GUSMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (GUS)

174 East Flagler St., Downtown Miami

305-374-2444

  • COLONY THEATRE (COL)

1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

305-674-1040

  • TOWER THEATER (TWR)

1508 S.W. Eighth St. at 15th Ave., Little Havana

305-237-FILM (3456)

  • REGAL SOUTH BEACH CINEMA 18 (R10, R11, R17, R18)

1100 Lincoln Rd., South Beach

305-674-6766

  • BILL COSFORD CINEMA (COSF)

University of Miami, Second Floor, Memorial Building

Campo Sano Drive, Coral Gables

305-284-4861

  • SUNRISE INTRACOASTAL CINEMA (INTR)

3701 N.E. 163rd St. at Sunny Isles Blvd., North Miami Beach

305-949-0064

  • BYRON CARLYLE THEATER (BYC)

500 71st St., Miami Beach

305-867-4194



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February 19, 2008

Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2008, events in Miami

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2008 was a huge success! From paintings and sculptures to photos and hand craft this Miami event had an excellent attendance this year. Held in the city of Coconut Grove each year, the Coconut Grove arts festival is one of the most important art events in Miami, Florida. Each year, hundreds of artist from around the nation gather at this Florida festival to present their work offering beautiful pieces to art lovers and collectors.


This Florida Festival and popular Miami event provides a wide selection of stands with some of the best artists in the country including painting, photos, sculptures, jewelry, and more. Nonetheless, art is not all there is to Coconut Grove Arts Festival; there are also live music presentations, a play area for kids, and a food court with all kinds of food from American and Latin American to Chinese and Greek.

There is something for each member of the family! The play ground for kids was just so fun with several games to choice for. Also, the music played an important role this year providing the ideal ambience. Additionally, to all the food selection was pretty wide; there was something for every body. Try the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Next Year! If you are planning to come to Miami to attend this Florida Festival you must not that Miami hotels and Miami Vacation Rentals get packed really fast during those days, so it is highly recommended to plan in advance and do reservation as soon as possible.

Miami Boat Show 2008, Miami events

The Miami Boat Show held from February 14-18, 2008 celebrated its 20th anniversary. This annual Miami event celebrated the love story from Floridians to boats of all shapes, sizes colors and budgets. This Miami event is one of the most popular in Miami attracting local visitors, domestic as well as international visitors. This is the perfect time when visitors abandon their often cold environment and spend a few days in Miami under the sun while either shopping or simply visiting this marvelous Miami Boat Show. The Miami boat show is one of the most popular in the world, all major boat manufacturers attend this Miami event to feature their latest models.

This year was not any different in spite of the grim economic environment. Sales of smaller boats are definitely affected by the combination of the economic crisis and the soaring gasoline prices. It seems that only the super luxury yacht section of the market is still flourishing. The event was split in 3 locations the Miami Beach Convention Center, The Miami Marina at Bayside and the Sea Isle Marine Yachting Center (on Collins and the 40's) The event attracted hordes of boat lovers, potential buyers as well as curious visitors. The Miami Boat Show was according to organizers a great success.

Try the Miami Boat Show next year! If you are planning to come to Miami to attend this event in Miami you must not that Miami hotels and Miami Vacation Rentals get packed really fast during those days, so it is highly recommended to plan in advance and do reservation as soon as possible.

February 15, 2008

Upcoming Miami Events – February Events in Miami and South Beach

Attention Art Lovers! The biggest art event in Miami will arrive to Coconut Grove this weekend. There is going to be everything at this Miami event. Last year, I really enjoyed a little stand of hand made soaps. I know soap isn’t precisely art, yet I found it peculiar, and the soaps were awesome they smelled great and were pretty. Also at this family-oriented event, the little ones will have lots of things to do. Just beware the parking issue is big. I can suggest you to park on the Coconut Grove Metrorail station’s parking and walk from there to the festival in order to avoid heavy traffic. The other option will be to park along the 27th street were several buildings offer their fronts for parking. The parking fees can move from $10 to $20.

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

From February 16th to the 18th, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival will be in Miami Florida. The festival will be open each day from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and is held in the streets of Coconut Grove. The Coconut Grove Arts Festival it offers the chance to see great art and meet with the artists themselves. More…

The Miami Boat Show is in Miami right NOW! This weekend the Miami International Boat Show will hit the city of Miami. Great event for boaters!

Miami International Boat Show

There is going to be a lot of things to do at the 2008 Miami International Boat Show. The Miami International Boat Show will be at the Miami Beach Convention Center this weekend. Probably, the highlight of this Miami exhibition is going to be the Big Game Room. More…

I love food and wine, so I am going to attend this popular event in Miami / South Beach. This Miami event will be opening next week and will offer lots of entertainment from wine tasting to special appearances of the Food Network Channel Stars, Rachel Gray and Jamie Oliver.

South Beach Food and Wine Festival

The Food Network South Beach Food and Wine Festival is one of the most popular events in Miami and it features several TV personalities. The event will also feature live music, wine and food degustations, and plenty of activities for the kids. A family event you should not miss! More...