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The Weekend Guide: 3/17-3/20

Miami Music Week with HYDE Beach at SLS South Beach – Thursday, March 17th: Afrojack Presents JACKED – Friday, March 18th: NERVO + Friends (Chuckie, Sander Van Doorn, & more) – Saturday, March 19th: Electric for Life Miami with Special Guest Sebastian Ingresso – Sunday, March 20th: CARNAGE Tickets: $65-$150 pre-sale; Tables $1,500+; Ultimate VIP Experience $10,000+ http://www.hydebeachmmw2016.com/ Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Kitchen 305 When: Thursday, March 17th at 5:30pm-10:30pm Where: Kitchen 305 at Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort Reservations: Call (305)749-2110 http://www.newportbeachsideresort.com/kitchen-305.shtml Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets When: Thursday, March 17th at 7:30pm Where: AmericanAirlines Arena Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com David Guetta When: Friday, March 18th at 6:30pm Where: LIV Nightclub at the Fontainebleau Tickets: wl.flavorus.com/liv Armin Van Buuren When: Friday, March 18th at 8:50pm Where: Bayfront Park Tickets: ultramusicfestival.com Carl Cox When: Friday, March 18th & Saturday, March 19th at 10:00pm Where: Bayfront Park Tickets: ultramusicfestival.com Calvin Harris When: Saturday, March 19th Where: LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau Tickets: http://www.flavorus.com/event/Calvin-Harris-LIV/317999 Miami Beach Concours Auto Show When: Saturday, March 19th-Sunday, March 20th Where: Miami Beach Golf Club Click here for tickets Aretha Franklin at Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival When: Saturday, March 19th Where: The Gardens Wellness Center Tickets: http://jazzinthegardens.com/2016/ticket_prices.html Tiesto When: Saturday, March 19th at 7:15pm Where: Bayfront Park Tickets: ultramusicfestival.com Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers When: Saturday, March 19th at 7:30pm Where: AmericanAirlines Arena Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com Hardwell When: Saturday, March 19th at 11:00pm Where: Bayfront Park Tickets: ultramusicfestival.com Babyface at Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival When: Sunday, March 20th Where: The Gardens Wellness Center Tickets: http://jazzinthegardens.com/2016/ticket_prices.html Janelle Monae at Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival When: Sunday, March 20th Where: City of Miami Gardens Tickets: http://jazzinthegardens.com/2016/ticket_prices.html Zedd When: Sunday, March 20th at 8:30pm Where: Bayfront Park Tickets: ultramusicfestival.com

Arts, Culture, Fashion, MSM Online, Shows & Events

Art Basel Events Guide Part II

By Alyse Mier Art Basel Miami is almost here and whether you’re looking for suggestions on where to go, or want to see it all we’ve got you covered. Consider marking your calendars with some of the events listed below. Spencer Finch American artist Spencer Finch may have just made your food too pretty to eat. Finch uses a solar-powered ice cream truck to process the colors of the sunset into soft serve ice cream. When: December 1st -5th Time: December 1st 5pm-10pm December 2nd-5th 1pm-8pm Where: Hyde Midtown Suites & Residences, 3401 NE 1st Ave, Miami Pure Abstraction Making its debut in the Mandarin Oriental’s waterfront restaurant, Pure Abstraction will feature artworks by internationally recognized artists and award-winning painter Alex Brewer aka HENSE. When: December 3rd-6th Where: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami Additional Information: For more information or reservations, call (305) 913-8288 or visit mandarinoriental.com Beyond The Limelight: Art Basel A photo exhibition of New York City’s nightlife in the 80s and 90s through the eyes of photographer Tina Paul. The photo exhibition will be accompanied by a fashion exhibition curated by Keni Valenti. When: December 3rd-12th Where: 2612 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Time: 6pm-10pm Additional Information: For more information and to RSVP visit MiamiFashion.eventbrite.com Oliver Gal This pop-up gallery features the pieces we’ve come to know and love, as well as limited edition pieces you’ll only find here. When: November 1st – December 29th Where: 2819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami RSVP: gallery@olivergal.com www.olivergal.miami ELLE Décor ELLE Décor Magazine has taken a loft space in Wynwood and paired top interior designers with name brands to create and style different rooms in the loft. When: December 2nd-4th Tickets: Can be purchased for $35 dollars by calling (305) 243-9088 Where: 250 Wynwood, 250 NW 24th St, Miami CONTEXT Art Miami An art show dedicated to highlighting the works of emerging artists, CONTEXT showcases artists from over 80 international galleries. When: December 1st-6th Time: December 1st VIP Kickoff 5:30pm-10:00pm December 2nd-5th 11am-8pm December 6th 11am-6pm Where: 2901 NE 1st Ave, Miami Tickets: Can be purchased at eventbrite.com Absolut Elyx & Water For People Launch Philanthropy Benefit with Sean Kelly & Jérôme Sans at Art Basel This event will celebrate a partnership and safe drinking water efforts by offering guests to view a sculpture created by Antony Gormely and auctioned by Paddle8, pop up water truck and copper pineapple boutique and live performances. When: November 24th – December 9th Where: Delano South Beach 1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach MYTHS, WORDS AND FIRE Laura Kimpton will cover the entire ground floor of the SLS South Beach with sculptures, videos and paintings. In addition to the artwork, Kimpton will also launch her apparel line She’s Got Wings at a pop-up store in the hotel. When: December 1st-31st Where: SLS South Beach Hotel, 1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

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Orianne & Phil Collins: Everything Starts with a Dream

November-December Issue 2015 By Angela Betancourt Photographed by Ihor Mokhovyk Hair & Makeup by Frank (IGK Salon) Location: SLS South Beach The Little Dreams Foundation (LDF) is celebrating another year in Miami with its Second Annual Gala-Concert in March. Seven-time Grammy Award-winning entertainer and foundation co-founder Phil Collins will be returning as celebrity emcee and host of the star-studded evening. LDF co-founder and jewelry designer, Orianne Collins Mejjati, is organizing the gala together with executive producer ACT Productions. She excitedly talked about the gala after her photo shoot with MSM at the SLS Hotel in South Beach. Guests will include more than 2,200 local tycoons, activists, philanthropists, socialites and jet-setters with a common goal to raise funds in support of the Little Dreams Foundation kids, which fulfills the dreams of young aspiring talent who don’t have the means to achieve their goals. It will be a memorable evening with a VIP cocktail reception, silent auction and delectable dinner, followed by a performance by Little Dreamer artists. As part of a new collaboration this year, students from the IRIE Foundation will also showcase their musical talent. “DJ Irie is a lovely man and we thought we could work together,” says Orianne who is a big believer in collaborations. “There are other collaborations that we can do. The more we help each other, the better it is for the young talent. It’s a matter of putting our strengths together to make a better world.” Phil is scheduled to close the evening with a special intimate acoustic performance of some of his global hits. However, he had back surgery late this summer and hopes to be in top shape for the event. “I’m crossing my fingers that I’m healthy enough to perform,” he shared. Surely attending guests hope the same. Phil has created some of the most defining music of the last 40 years- “In the Air Tonight,” “Sussudio” and “Take Me Home,” to name a few. In addition to his seven Grammy awards, Phil has multi-platinum albums and singles, an Oscar and two Golden Globes. Now, he can add Humanitarian of the Year to his long list of accomplishments. Orianne and Phil recently received the Humanitarian Award at the 30th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner for their work with LDF. For Orianne, receiving this award had extra meaning. After suffering an accident last year, she was told she would be paralyzed for the rest of her life. Today however, with continuous physical therapy, she has defied the odds. “Receiving this award was great because last December they told me I would never be able to walk again. I wanted to prove them wrong and never give up. And that is what the foundation is about; never giving up. If you have a dream, follow your dream. And even if you have an accident you can always continue to keep your goals. Keep your strengths and overcome adversity,” she shared. Orianne has since added to her dreams. “I have a wish and I’m going to do it next July. I’m going to climb the Matterhorn in Switzerland. And I told myself that if I’m able to walk again, that is something I will do.” It was this same drive and determination that put her on course to establish her OC Jewellery line in Miami to great success. In October, the designer hosted a cocktail party to celebrate her new collection. It was an intimate, yet lavish affair that also featured new fashion by Julian Chang and elaborate handbags by Hang2Dry. Orianne’s stunning jewelry pieces sparkled all around the guests as they sipped champagne ate delicious hors d’oeuvres and shopped for a good cause. 15% of the proceeds from sales of the Julian Chang Collection benefitted the LDF class of 2015-2016. When Orianne and Phil started the foundation in Switzerland, they didn’t realize how many young lives they would touch. “We didn’t envision it before,” says Phil. The pair, who was married at that time, began receiving letters from children asking for advice and guidance on how they could achieve their dreams. They decided to take action and with the help of sponsors, technical advisors, and “godparents” were able to start the Little Dreams Foundation. “We can’t guarantee a #1 record but we can certainly give the children a taste of what they can truly achieve,” says Phil. “It is about giving them the opportunity to do something with their talent.” Matching Phil’s star power, musicians like Natalie Cole, Tina Turner, and Angelique Kidjo among many others are all mentors and Phil would like to see other musicians get involved. “We are hoping to get One Direction this year,” he revealed. Though the foundation has inspired many lives, Phil explains that it has also had an impact on him. The past 15 years has created many memories and the experience of working with talented young people has been enjoyable and fulfilling. “There is an honesty and trust working with young people,” he says. He finds that they are not yet jaded and have an enthusiasm and hunger to achieve their dreams. Each year the foundation holds auditions to determine which children will benefit from the program. Phil also admires the courage young people have to go through the process. “It takes a lot of balls to come to the stage and audition. It takes a lot of confidence,” says Phil. When The Little Dreamers take to the stage at the gala, guests will have the opportunity to see exactly why their donations and contributions are so important. “During the gala we want to help people understand what we do. It’s a magical evening because you can understand exactly why you are supporting the foundation. If you give $1 dollar you know exactly where that $1 dollar goes; it goes exactly to the kids and nowhere else,” says Orianne. For the New Year, both Orianne and Phil hope to continue to generate awareness about the foundation and continue their expansion. “We have fantastic children

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My Miami: America Olivo

Photographed by Russell Baer America Olivo is a true multitalented artist, where education meets seemingly endless creativity. After earning a bachelor’s degree from the opera theatre program at The Juilliard School in New York, she landed a job opening for Ricky Martin in China. During this time, along with three friends, she formed a Spanish/English pop band, called Soluna and signed a multimillion dollar record deal with DreamWorks Records/Universal Music Group. For 6 years, Soluna toured the U.S. and Latin America performing with Enrique Iglesias and Mark Anthony. In the last 10 years, she has appeared in 40 television episodes, 16 films, and several on-stage performances. When she’s not performing, she and her husband, Christian Campbell, produce live shows, web, and television series. America Olivo currently recurs on Chicago P.D., Defiance, and Degrassi: The Next Generation. She can also be seen in the upcoming Mission: Impossible–Rogue Nation with Tom Cruise. She and her husband have recently established a production company named EsoteriCam Productions. They are both spokespeople for Baby Quest Foundation, which provides grants to prospective parents who need financial assistance to create a family when they can’t “naturally” do so. When in Miami you may catch me… Having lunch in Coconut Grove or shopping at vintage boutiques on Biscayne Boulevard. The biggest misconception about Miami is… That it’s just a big fashion show centered around superficial, body conscious beauties. I prefer to think of Miami fashion as body “unconscious” that encourages people to be free, courageous, and unreserved. The last restaurant I enjoyed in Miami was… The Terrace at the SLS South Beach Hotel. It reminds me of being at an Italian cafe in Lake Como, where my husband and I were married. I’m a sucker for pancakes and their Olive Oil Mini Pancakes are to die for. What surprised me most about Miami was… That you don’t really need to pack a lot. It’s always a freeing feeling to let go of my black clothing and leggings, and trade them in for vibrant colors, flowing fabrics, and bathing suits. I’m also often surprised by how fast Miami natives make me feel comfortable every time I visit. Aside from the weather, the best reason to return to Miami is… My husband and I usually attend the week long Burning Man Festival in the Black Rock Desert. Miami shares some amazing qualities with this festival such as: self-expression; the sense of living in the moment rather than that rat race rush; the feeling of community; and the importance of music, dancing, art, and culture rather than business. The first time I became really curious about Miami was… I was obsessed with La Música Latina growing up. Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine drew my attention towards Miami. I couldn’t wait to hear the Cuban rhythms en vivo! Click here to view this post in our July/August digital issue. Click here to view our online issue.

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