Miami Art Walks, Miami Museums

Miami Museums provide an affordable entertainment option for those looking for things to do in Miami. During the month of January, Miami museums have focused on promoting contemporary art and Miami’s art scene. Programs such as MOCA by Moonlight and Objects of Value were planned and carried out by Miami museums to familiarize patrons with different parts of the art industry. If you are looking to continuously explore Miami’s newest pieces of art, go on one of the several monthly Miami art walks.

• Coral Gables:
First Friday of every month

• Wynwood and the Design District:
Second Saturday of every month

• Little Havana’s Calle Ocho:
Last Friday of every month

• Some galleries along Brickell Ave and Coconut Grove’s Grand Ave:
First Friday of every month

You can get more information or check out the Miami art walks schedules at www.artcircuits.com.

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Art Miami, Art Basel Miami, Design Miami... A week full of Art Miami Events!

From December 3rd to the 7th, 2008 Art Basel Miami will be at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Nowadays, many satellite events art part of Art Basel Miami, including, of course, the already popular Art Miami.

Find more information on the 2008 Art Basel Miami Beach and its Satellite Events in Miami...

Where to Party with Miami’s Young Art Elite, Miami events

A new cultural and much more intelligent movement is taking over Miami. At the Wynwood Art District and Miami Design District, there is a party movement that takes place after dark. In this popular areas in Miami, the art scene moves to a new lobby of restaurants and bars with a sophisticated vibe serving Miami’s young art elite. New places include the popular Lost and Found Saloon, a kitschy western-themed restaurant with wagon-wheel chandeliers and cowhide wall hangings. The second Saturday of each month, when the galleries put together their Miami events and receptions, is the time to visit these art districts since is when the young elite takes over. Nevertheless, even on nights when there are not receptions, the nightlife is still lively. Opened in Wynwood in December 2007 Circa 28 is a preferred location to party with an unconventional style. With its abstract paintings hanging on the walls, and young artists sat dreamily under bookshelves, Circa 28 surely provides a very different atmosphere.

Sophisticated artistic bars that held events in Miami:

Circa 28

Circa 28 is a bar decorated like a gentlemen’s club and frequently a spot for live musical performances by bands.

2826 North Miami Avenue

Miami, FL

305-722-1858

www.circa28.com

White Room

White Room is a sleek club that opened in December on the edge of Overtown.

1306 North Miami Avenue

Miami, FL

305-995-5050

www.whiteroommiami.com

Domo Japones

Domo Japones is a trendy Japanesse bistro serving innovative dishes.

4000 NE 2^nd Avenue

Miami, FL

305-573-5474

Lost and Found Saloon

Lost and Found Saloon is a laid-back café and popular stop for gallery lovers and artists offering southwestern food.

185 NW 36^th Street

Miami, FL

305-576-1008

www.thelostandfoundsaloon-miami.com

Calendar of Miami Events 2008

January / February / March / April / May / June

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 25^th 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

Calendar of Miami Events

January / February / March / April / May / June