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The Weekend Guide: 8/14-8/16

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By Alyse Mier Here at MSM we know just how important it is to let go after a tiresome and what sometimes seems to be never ending workweek. And because we don’t want you to do any more work than you’ve already done this week, we’ve created a comprehensive guide to this weekend’s happenings just for you. So mark your calendars and start making plans. Summer Lovin’ Happy Hour! Nothing sets the tone for your weekend quite like a good happy hour. Start your weekend off at Blackbird Ordinary and unwind. Enjoy great company, sip on some cocktails and dance to tunes played by local DJs. Ladies drink free from 6-7pm. And don’t forget to order some delicious foods prepared by Chef Robert. When: Friday, August 14th Where: Blackbird Ordinary – 729 SW 1st Ave Miami, FL Time: 6:00pm Additional Information: This event is free and open to the public. All those in attendance must be 21 and over. Cirque Du Soleil: Varekai Enjoy a night on the town by witnessing a dazzling production put together by the incredibly talented performers at Cirque Du Soleil. Varekai is the story of a young man who is parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest. Marveled by this new world, populated by fantastical creatures, this young man sets off on an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. In this place of endless possibilities begins a journey to life rediscovered. When: Friday, August 14th Where: BB&T Center – 1 Panther Pkwy Sunrise, FL Time: 7:30pm Tickets: Can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.com Price: $45-$150 Wynwood Brewing Company Second Anniversary Block Party Make your way down to Wynwood this Saturday and help Wynwood Brewing Company celebrate two immensely successful years of producing craft beer. The brewery will once again take over the streets of Wynwood with a second anniversary block party. This year’s block party is just in time to promote the bottling of two of its most popular beers, La Rubia and Pop’s Porter. The celebration will be full of food, music, live art, pop up photo booths and of course beer! When: Saturday, August 15th Where: Wynwood Brewing Company – 565 NW 24th St Miami, FL Time: The block party begins at 12 noon and goes on until 11pm Additional Information: Admission is free Sunday Social Rooftop Pool Party Celebrate some of the last few weeks of summer with a pool party. The Congress Hotel will be hosting its monthly rooftop pool party this Sunday and things are bound to get pretty wild. Feel free to lounge poolside or showcase your inner Olympic swimmer at the hotel pool and find yourself dancing to the beats of Jeremy Ismael, Donnie Lowe, Dan Carraway, Xpans, John Viera and Brock Lambert until the sun sets. When: Sunday August 16th Where: Congress Hotel-1052 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL Time: The pool party begins at 12 noon and continues until 9pm Additional Information: This event is free and open to the public. All those in attendance must be 21 and over.

Arts, The Issue

Cirque du Soleil Partners with Spectrum Miami During Art Basel Week

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By Angela Betancourt During Art Basel and Miami Art Week, Cirque Du Soleil partnered with the contemporary art show SPECTRUM Miami in the Wynwood Design District, to promote its new show Amaluna directed by Tony Award Winning Director Diane Paulus. Amaluna, will be touring around the world this year and saw Art Basel and Miami Art Week, as the perfect time and setting to launch the first performance. The show premiered to the general public on December 11, 2014 at the iconic blue and yellow Big Top at Sun Life Stadium. However, SPECTRUM attendees were privy to a sneak peak of the performance and a behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary show. Amaluna is a story that celebrates women and femininity. It takes place on the mysterious island of Amaluna that is governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Overcoming adversity, spiritual renewal, family, and love are all themes that play a role in the show. In true spirit of the performance, SPECTRUM “captured” a Cirque du Soleil artist, from the island of Amaluna, for the purposes of public observation. They recreated her natural habitat at the fair and dazzled guests as they witnessed the exclusive look at how the artist prepared for the show. She effortlessly moved her body from one mind blowing position into another as she demonstrated her graceful strength and control. Fair goers were also able to observe the “Crystal Goddess” and her porcelain-like disposition before she was shared with the rest of the world. SPECTRUM Miami is one of the largest shows, at 350,000 square feet, during Art Basel and Miami Art Week. Its growth and success is in part due to its reputation for incorporating these types of performances and artistic components. This partnership between Cirque du Soleil and SPECTRUM attracted thousands of visitors that wanted to see the extensive collection of art and partake in all the excitement being generated by Amaluna, while simultaneously drawing a lot of attention to some of SPECTRUM’s other exhibits. In addition to showcasing a collection of contemporary artworks from artists around the world, SPECTRUM puts a lot of emphasis on bringing in the local art community. During the fair they introduced a special curated Art Labs Series that featured educational projects and seminars by leading Miami-based art institutions. They also presented Yo Miami, a live invitational mural painting collaboration by veteran artists and up-and-comers. The fusion of these different artistic elements has made SPECTRUM a leading fair during the art-filled week and will continue to make SPECTRUM one of the most anticipated fairs for many years to come. Photography Courtesy of RED WOOD MEDIA GROUP Click here to view post on the January/February 2015 issue.

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