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SOUTH FLORIDA Beaker & Gray Showcase Game of Thrones Inspired Cuisine to Celebrate Show’s Season Premiere When: Monday, April 18th-Sunday, April 24th – all day Where: Beaker & Gray Additional Information: Dishes include Valyrian Grinder (village bread, pulled mutton, Valyrian mushroom, & wildfire / $14); Ribs of the North (lamb ribs, dragon fruit, and & berries / $17). Drinks include Manticore Venom (Tyroshi Pear brandy, blackberry wine, & Fruits of Essos / $11). Desserts include Red Wedding Donuts ($11). www.beakerandgray.com Lou La Vie Art Night When: Wednesday, April 20th at 7:00-10:00pm Where: Lou La Vie RSVP: Email gallery@loulavie.com www.loulavie.com Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails Debuts Monthly Full Moon Party When: Friday, April 22nd at 7:00-10:00pm Where: Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails Additional Information: Celebrate the full moon with views right from the beach. A steel drum band will provide music. An exclusive menu of food items will be provided along with cocktails, beer, & wine of your choice, & complimentary popcorn. http://sbe.com/restaurants/locations/hyde-beach-kitchen-cocktails/ Full Moon Pairing Dinner When: Friday, April 22nd at 7:00pm Where: Shooters Waterfront Fort Lauderdale Admission: $49 per person includes dinner; Call (954) 566-2855 Additional Information: Five-course meal each paired with a different beer. Meals include shrimp, lamb, snapper crudo, char grilled skirt steak, & cheesecake for dessert. www.shooterswaterfront.com NEW YORK Tribeca Film Festival When: Wednesday, April 13th-Sunday, April 24th Where: Tribeca Additional Information: Don’t miss exclusive events featuring Idina Menzel, Zachary Quinto, Mark Ruffalo, Tina Fey, Oprah Winfrey, Jodie Foster, Katie Couric, Tom Hanks, & more. www.tribecafilm.com CHICAGO Chicago Chef Week 2016 When: Sunday, April 17th-Friday, April 22nd Where: Various restaurants throughout the city Prices: Three-course lunch $22; Four-course dinner $44 Additional Information: Chicago Chef Week celebrates top local chefs with 100 participating restaurants. Culinary ranges from Argentinian, French, Italian, tapas, & sushi. It is the perfect opportunity to experience new spots and revisit old favorites. www.chicagochefweek.com James Beard Eats Week 2016 When: Friday, April 22nd-Monday, May 2nd Where: Various restaurants throughout the city Additional Information: Chicago dives into their culinary indulgences this week with yet another weeklong eating event. Nearly 100 top restaurants will participate by including dishes inspired by James Beard’s famously known classic recipes. www.jamesbeard.org CALIFORNIA Culinary Institute of America’s Worlds of Flavor International Conference & Festival When: Wednesday, April 20th-Friday, April 22nd Where: Napa Valley Additional Information: This conference is recognized as the “most influential professional forum on world cuisines, food cultures, & flavor trends” in the country. More than 60 top & esteemed guest chefs will participate now in its 18th year. www.worldsofflavor.com Second Weekend of Coachella When: Friday, April 22nd-Sunday, April 24th Where: Indio To purchase tickets, click here  Additional Information: Enjoys beats by Skrillex, Lido, Cash Cash, & Rae Sremmurd www.coachella.com The 2016 Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race When: Saturday, April 23rd-Sunday, April 24th Where: Starting at Newport Beach ending at Ensenada, Mexico Additional Information: The annual boat race consists of a 125-nautical-mile international race with over 200 boats taking part. www.newporttoensenada.com KENTUCKY Kentucky Derby & Derby Festival When: Friday, April 18th-Friday, May 6th Where: Louisville To purchase tickets, click here  Additional Information: The Kentucky Derby is more than just horse racing–attendees can enjoy basketball events to a beer festival to golf & steamboat racing. www.kentuckyderby.com

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Power Up with J.R. Ramirez

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By Gisel Habibnejad From playing a superhero in Arrow to starring as a key person involved in a drug dealing organization in Power, J.R. Ramirez has quite an acting career under his belt. And, it’s only the beginning. The versatile actor, born in Matanzas, Cuba, found his calling in his early twenties after filming several commercials in Tampa, Florida. He then became eager to study theatre, where his passion for acting grew more and more over the years. For the past year, J.R. has been juggling his roles in Arrow and Power. It was inevitable he would discover a resemblance between the two. “Both characters are similar in that they are very smart and have had an extremely hard upbringing.” The superhero series, Arrow, follows several DC Comics heroes and villains, with its protagonist being Green Arrow. J.R. was cast as Ted Grant/Wildcat in the TV show last year, making his debut in the third season. Ted Grant entered the series as a former boxer and current gym owner for underprivileged children. As the show progresses, fans have been excited to see hints that lead up to his big reveal as Wildcat, his vigilante persona. Preparing for this role has helped him gain a deeper appreciation for boxing. The second season of the STARZ series, Power, will include a lot more of J.R.’s mysterious character, Julio. The show follows a high profile nightclub owner, Ghost, who also runs an exclusive drug dealing organization on the side. That’s when Julio steps in. Julio becomes Ghost’s right-hand man and second in command. Premiering June 6th, viewers will finally get an in-depth look into his story and find out why he’s one of Ghost’s most trusted confidants. “This year, things really seem to spiral out of control. The stakes are ridiculously high and Julio plays an intricate part in making sure things stay as tight as possible. He also shared his excitement for fans to see how his character manages to twist the plot this season. J.R. has also enjoyed working with the cast, such as Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who plays Ghost’s mentor and is also the show’s executive producer. “50 is a trip!” says the humble actor. “We crack jokes all day. I love how dedicated he is to the growth of his character. I think people are going to be very surprised.” When J.R. was just a child, he and his family made the big move from Cuba to South Florida. His favorite family traditions include Christmastime back home with his family. “Lots of good Cuban food and salsa dancing – can’t beat that!” Today, he resides in Los Angeles and newly enjoys playing golf. “Now, I just have to stop hitting trees, water, and people and it’ll be perfect!” he playfully remarks. Aside from boxing to prepare for his role, his workout routine consists of tennis, hiking, and some yoga classes. With his career on the rise, there’s no telling what heights J.R. will reach. He gushed over his fondness for film and how he would enjoy to be involved in other facets of the industry, stating he will definitely love to direct in the future. He also dishes on some of the many actors he would love to work with. “There are so many great actors out there, but I love the work Mark Ruffalo is doing.” Presently, J.R. loves all the projects he’s involved in, “I feel like we really stepped up our game for Power’s Season 2, and I’m sure I can speak for all of us when I say…I can’t wait for June 6th!” Power premieres June 6th at 9pm on STARZ For more information about Power, please visit starz.com/originals/power For more information about Arrow, please visit cwtv.com/shows/arrow Follow J.R. Ramirez on Instagram & Twitter: @jr8ramirez

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