Showing posts with label March Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label March Events. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Pinecrest Gardens March Events

For a total list of Events for March at Pinecrest Gardens check out the link below:
http://pinecrest-fl.gov/index.aspx?page=34

Great Event! Eggstravaganza - Highly recommend buying tickets in advance!

 A Hop Through Pinecrest Gardens

 Date:
 Saturday, March 31, 2012
 Time:
 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 Admission:
 $5 per person general admission
 Featuring:
  • Egg hunts
  • Interactive games
  • Arts and craft
  • Strolling Characters
  • Wildlife Shows
  • Face Painting
  • Balloon Art
  • Lots of Food Vendors
2011 Sample Activities:
Egg Hunt Schedule
Activity Schedule
 TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE
1 MONTH PRIOR TO THE EVENT!
Call 305.669.6990


  
          

















Celebrate springtime, celebrate children and celebrate the joy of Easter at Pinecrest Gardens’ signature event, Eggstravaganza.  Stroll through our magnificent winding paths with our very own Spring Bunny and enjoy a cast of cute and cuddly characters to entertain you along the way. The day will be filled with “eggciting” activities for the entire family including egg hunts, face painting, balloon art, interactive games, music, arts and crafts, our petting zoo, and so much more. This is the event that every child will want to attend.  Mark your calendar today!

Monday, February 27, 2012

March Events



Bass Museum Beats After Sunset
March 2, 2012 - 8PM
http://www.bassmuseum.org/event/beats-after-sunset-6/








Bayfront Parkway 2012
February 29 - March 4
http://bayfrontparkway.com/index.php





South Beach Comedy Festival showcases a variety of top talent and stars of the comedy circuit.
February 29 - March 3, 2012.
For more info or to purchase tickets, visit the Festival Web Site.



House of Walker tastings are back! Feb.29-Mar.3 at Ice Palace Studios (59 NW 14th St., Miami). Invitations to make a reservation are sent via "The Striding Man Society" at johnniewalker.com.





Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil is coming to downtown Miami on March 2, 2012 at 8pm to the American Airlines Arena.  

Tickets: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/michael-jackson-tour/tickets/miami.aspx



 
Cavas
March 3 @7:00pm
Singles Date and Wine 3/3/12


Arteaméricas, 
March 2-5, 2012 
Miami Beach Convention Center
The Art Fair of the Americas, is the world’s foremost Latin American art fair. It features 70 of the best galleries from 18 countries in the Americas and the world, and showcases more than 300 renowned contemporary artists.
This annual event draws a diverse and upscale audience to enjoy high-quality art within an intimate setting.
For more information, visit the Arteaméricas Web Site.
$12 at the door
Free from 12-2pm Daily



2012 Miami International Film Festival
March 2-11
Over 100 films are screened at this annual festival, hosted by Miami Dade College. More than 75,000 film fans attend to see these fabulous and wide-ranging films.
Visit the Festival web site at http://www.miamifilmfestival.com.
Do you love films? Browse the whole listing of Film Festivals in Miami.


24th Annual Las Olas Art Fair
March 3 & 4





Dali Miami
March 7-11
Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
The Museum level collection will feature over 200 pieces including originals and sculptures.
http://dalimiami.com/tickets.html
(I have my tickets Vday gift for the hubby)




Florida Renaissance Festival - Deerfield Beach
March 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2012
Times: 10 am until Sunset
Address: Quiet Waters Park, 401 South Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach
The event features tons of great Renaissance fun, including jousting knights, sword fighting, and tournament games that follow the original traditions. There are hundreds of costumes performers roaming about, so you’ll feel like you really have dropped back into the middle ages. 
Web Site: http://www.ren-fest.com




Food Truck Invasion
Three Day event: March 9-11
Food Trucks will be added to the Carnival at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary - St Richard Catholic Church and School. More details to follow but this is a must attend.

Advanced pricing wristbands available now at
http://www.hrsrcarnival.com/







Harlem Globetrotters
Saturday, Mar 10 1:00p

at American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL


The 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival
 3/17/2012, 12pm-12am

Brickell Irish Pub
1451 South Miami Avenue
Miami FL 33130



Spring Pedals: New Deal Projects
03/18/2012 

11:00 AM
Join us for Spring Pedals, a series of fun, educational bicycle tours through The City Beautiful presented by the Coral Gables Museum and Bike/Walk Coral Gables.

Riders will receive a tour of the Museum exhibit Bringing Beauty Into Our Lives: Art and Architecture in Coral Gables During the New Deal, 1933-1941. Then, we will embark on a 7.5 mile bike tour to view the New Deal projects first-hand, starting at the Women's Club and ending at beautiful Matheson Hammock Park. These federally-funded projects continue to benefit our community.

All bike tours begin at 11am at the Coral Gables Museum. $10 per person; $5 for Museum members. Space is limited. Please RSVP to 305.603.8067.




2012 Winter Party Festival
February 29 - March 5, 2012
The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force hosts this annual dance event in South Beach to fundraise for the LGBT community. Features an extraordinary lineup of celebrity DJs in a week filled with parties and events culminating with a beach dance party.
Visit the web for a full events schedule and ticketing information.
http://www.winterparty.com




The Asian Culture Festival has been an annual tradition at Fruit & Spice Park for more than 20 years.
Visitors can participate in Asian crafts, art, and exotic music and dance, and authentic Far Eastern cuisine.
The festival will take place on March 3, 2012 from 10 am to 6 pm.
It will be held at Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 S.W. 187th Avenue in Homestead.
Admission is $10 (Children under 11 are free).
For more information, visit the Festival Web Site. 







Miami’s Favorite Free Festival Returns!
March 1-4
Carnival Studio Theater (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House)
The Arsht Center’s thrilling, FREE festival of new work made in Miami, about Miami, and by Miami artists returns!

ADMISSION IS FREE!
Free FIRST-ACCESS PASSES will be available beginning at 12 noon on Monday, February 27 at arshtcenter.org or in person at the Box Office (limit four per person). Passes provide guests with guaranteed admission.*
$35 VIP FESTIVAL PASSES are available NOW!
VIP FESTIVAL PASSES have limited availability and are the only way to guarantee priority access to the theater and guaranteed seating to every MIAMI MADE FESTIVAL 2012 event. Click here to purchase a VIP FESTIVAL PASS!




When: Friday, March 2, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Join us for a night of movie fun as romance is in the air when a poor girl must choose between the affections of her doting childhood sweetheart and a rich but sensitive playboy in the movie Pretty in Pink.
This movie will be shown surrounded by the beauty of nature in Fairchild’s outdoor theater.
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Movies begin at 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming Movie Nights
Dirty Dancing                                  Friday, March 16
The Breakfast Club                         Friday, March 30

Admission:
$10 for Members, $15 for Nonmembers, $8 for Member children, $10 Nonmember children and free for children 5 and under.



Quinceañera Fashion Show and Expo Free Admission 3/4/12
Quinceañera Fashion Show & Expo Free Admission
March 4, 2012, 11:00am-4:00pn
Salsamor Banquet Hall
12039 SW 132 Court
Miami, FL 33186



March 4, 2012 - Florida Grand Opera Young Artists
Sunday Afternoons of Music, Inc.
305-271-7150
http://www.sundaymusicals.org/children_series.html
If you have children, don't let them miss this wonderful concert series which can been going on for decades. Kids can attend affordable music or dance performances that last one hour. Before the show, they can touch real instruments in the Musical Petting Zoo, and enjoy the antics of Peter the Mime. After the show, they can enjoy their ABC's - Apple juice, Balloons, and Cookies. Make sure to buy your tickets in advance, since they sometimes sell out quickly. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children
Performances are held at:
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Phillip & Patricia Frost School of Music
University of Miami
1314 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, Florida



4th Annual Artopia 
March 8, 2012 8pm-11pm
http://microapp.miaminewtimes.com/artopia/2012/
Miami New Times and Miami International Film Festival present a can't-miss cultural event: Artopia. Art, live music, fashion, film, and performance will combine to satisfy the culture fixes of artistically inclined movers and shakers.

VIP guests will enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres

GA guest will enjoy one complimentary drink and light bites. A cash bar will be available



March 9, 2012
Rhythm in the Park Concert 2
3000 NW 87th Avenue, Doral, FL 33172  
7:00 PM to 10:30 PM notes Stay tuned for concert information!





Fairchild's 10th Annual International Orchid Festival!
When: Friday, March 9, 2012 - Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Choose from over 10,000 orchid plants from vendors from around the world. Explore the wonder of orchids during one of our many garden workshops and walking tours. Marvel at rare orchid species in the American Orchid Society juried show, presented by the Orchid Society of Coral Gables. Visit the elegant Orchid Tea Room for an energizing spot of tea and dessert. Enjoy wonderful food and entertainment.
Non-members: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up and $12 for children 6-17. 




Hershey’s Milk and Milkshakes Hoop It Up 3on3 Basketball Tournament 3/10-11/12
Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes Hoop It Up 3on3 Basketball Tournament
Saturday, March 10 & Sunday, March 11

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole way
Hollywood, FL 33314



Calle Ocho 
Sunday, March 11 from 11 AM - 7 PM
CALLE OCHO
11 - 27th AVENUE

PARTYERS WILL JAM LITTLE HAVANA’s MAIN ARTERY FOR THE
CELEBRATION OF CALLE OCHO’S 35th EDITION
2012 Record - The 287 flags representing every country in the world will be tied together to symbolize ONE WORLD.  A marching band will parade down the streets of Calle Ocho to open the spectacle of flags covering 2 full blocks of Calle Ocho.    National and international press will  cover this amazing aerial view to spread the news that we, the PEOPLE are ONE WORLD!  





St.Patrick's Day Festival
Saturday:March 10, 2011, Noon until 6 pm
Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, in Coral Gables.
The South Florida Emerald Society always puts on this annual festival and parade on the Saturday preceding St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy Irish food, drinks, music, dancing, crafts, and fun for kids.












MARCH 9 - 11
Flamenco Festival Miami 2012 

Estrellas del Flamenco
Dancing to Lorca
Featuring Carmen Cortés, Rafaela Carrasco, and Olga Pericet

ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE  
http://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=10870 






Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition
March 15 through April 1, 2012.
The Fair is located in Southwest Miami at Coral Way and 112th Avenue.
Admission tickets can be purchased on the web site or at the gate.
Also check the web site for ride ticket options.
Discount Fair tickets on sale now




2012 Winter Music Conference
March 16-25
The Winter Music Conference is regarded as the singular networking event in the dance music industry, attracting professionals from over 70 different countries. Attendees include top international artists, DJs and industry professionals.
Visit the conference web site at http://www.wintermusicconference.com.

Schedule of Events click below:
http://gomiami.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=gomiami&cdn=travel&tm=5&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_p531.56.342.ip_&tt=11&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.wintermusicconference.com/



4th Annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference 3/16/12
4th Annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference
March 16, 2012, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Miami Beach City Hall & Miami Beach Botanical Garden




St. Patrick's Day Street Fair
March 17, 2011, 5 pm

John Martin’s Restaurant & Irish Pub hosts this annual street fair along Salzedo Street and Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables. It is a free event, and will include a live music concert starting at 9 pm. The restaurant will be open and serving a traditional Irish meal.






Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival
March 17-18
Sun Life Stadium
In just a few years, Jazz in the Gardens has become one of the most highly regarded music festivals in the country. Over 40,000 people are expected to enjoy this year's diverse mix of music genres, ranging from Jazz to R&B and Soul sounds. 
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Festival Web Site.





Key Biscayne Art Festival
March 17-18
10 am to 5 pm, at the Village Green in Key Biscayne. The navigational address is 455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne.
Hosted annually by The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne, the Key Biscayne Art Festival is a pleasant event to attend. Visit Miami's "Island Paradise" and browse the works of more than 200 artists. Works will include sculptures, paintings, jewelry, photography, ceramics, and more. There is also food for sale.
For more information, visit the Festival Web Site.


Broward Center presents
Broward Center • Tuesday, March 20, 2012 • 7:30 PM

President Clinton served the United States for eight years during a time of unprecedented prosperity and change. Now, President Clinton is a powerful voice for progress around the world as he shares his unique insights and observations with audiences around the world. President Clinton's public speeches describe the challenge of globalization, emphasize our growing interdependence, and point the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values.





For Tickets:

https://www.browardcenter.org/BillClinton#content?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Broward%20Center%20for%20the%20Performing%20Arts&utm_content=









2012 Sony Ericsson Open
March 19-April 1
Tennis Center at Crandon Park, located at 7300 Crandon Boulevard in Key Biscayne.
One of Miami’s biggest sporting events, with over 200,000 spectators attending each year to watch the world’s top tennis players compete. The tournament features the world's top-ranked 96 men and 96 women in singles matches, and the top 32 men's and 32 women's teams in doubles matches.

Tickets can be purchased on the web site either in advance of on the day of. Tickets can also be purchased in advance or on the day of at the Front Gate Box Office. Note that high-profile matches do sometimes sell out. For ticket information by phone, call 1-800-725-5472




Miami International Fashion Week 
March 21-24, 2012
Miami Beach Convention Center.
The largest Latin American and International fashion event in the U.S. with designers from all over the world coming to presenting their collections.

For more details, visit the Event Web Site.






Sea World Orlando
Celebrity animal expert, Jack Hanna will spend a weekend showing off amazing animals from around the world March 24-25.

http://www.orlandofuntickets.com/Blog/2011/11/SeaWorld-Orlando-Releases-2012-Event-Schedule.php



Second Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival
March 24 and March 25, Noon to 10:00 p.m.

1201 Brickell Bay Drive
Miami, Fl 33131
http://www.tasteofbrickell.com/






Ultra Music Festival XIV - March 23,24,25
Tickets have Sold Out for this event!
For up to date information regarding ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, follow online at:
www.ultramusicfestival.com
www.facebook.com/ultrafanpage
www.twitter.com/ultramusic




Deering Seafood Festival 3/25/12
The festival will take place on March 25, 2012 from 11 am to 6 pm. The cost is $15 in advance, or $20 at the gate for adults. Children ages 4-14 are $5, and children under 4 are free.
16701 S.W. 72 Avenue in Miami.

Enjoy fresh seafood, cooking demos by local celebrity chefs, boat rides, art exhibits, and tours during this Caribbean-themed event. And the kids will enjoy the Lil' Shrimp Kids Zone.








Marionetas de la Esquina 
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 11am

$20 General Admission

CARNIVAL STUDIO THEATER (Ziff Ballet Opera House)
Saturday, March 24: 11 AM & 5 PM in English; 2 PM in Spanish
Sunday, March 25: 2 PM in Spanish


Following two sold-out engagements for two years in a row, Mexico's world-famous puppet company for families returns with its most acclaimed show yet! Colorful puppets, upbeat music and lots of laughs come together in this heartfelt tale about a boy and his trusty enchanted cow!

Recommended Age: 6 years and above

http://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=10520


 IDEA@thebass family day: portraits!  March 25 2012 | 2 -4 pm | free all day!
http://www.bassmuseum.org/event/ideathebass-family-day-portraits/




Women's International Film Festival
March 28 - April 1, 2012. 
The Women's International Film Festival takes place every year in Miami. Enjoy national film premieres, fashion shows, visual arts, panel discussions, workshops, and other artistic expressions - by women, for women, and about women.
For more details about this year's fest, visit the Festival Web Site.






Florida Renaissance Festival - Miami
Dates: March 31 & April 1, 7 & 8, 2012
Times: 10 am until Sunset
Address: Cauley Square Historic Village, 22400 Old Dixie Highway, Miami
The event features tons of great Renaissance fun, including jousting knights, sword fighting, and tournament games that follow the original traditions. There are hundreds of costumes performers roaming about, so you’ll feel like you really have dropped back into the middle ages. 

Web Site: http://www.ren-fest.com



Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
March 30, 2012
Along Calle Ocho (S.W. 8th Street) between 14th and 17th Avenues), in Little Havana.
Free monthly cultural event and street fair on the last Friday of each month showcasing music, dance, poetry, and the visual arts.







Family Fest @Adrienne Arsht Center
March 31, 2012
FAMILY FEST: "MAGIC AND ENCHANTMENT"
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM: Outdoor Activities
THOMSON PLAZA FOR THE ARTS

Don't miss the final Family Fest of the season! Prepare to be spellbound by family-friendly outdoor activities and performances celebrating "Magic and Enchantment"! Your entire family will have a blast at this fun-filled day of music, dancing, hands-on demonstrations, and mini-workshops.

2:00 PM: FREE Performance: Miami City Ballet's Coppélia (excerpts)
Ziff Ballet Opera House

The charm and humor of this classic romantic comedy, plus the sheer joy of its Delibes score, have kept Coppélia in the repertory ever since its Paris premiere in 1870. Franz loves Swanilda—except when he has eyes for Coppélia, who turns out to be a mechanical doll!


March 31, 2012
EGGstravaganza
3000 NW 87th Avenue, Doral, FL 33172  
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM notes Stay tuned for more information!



For all March events at Fairchild Tropical Gardens see link below:
http://www.fairchildgarden.org/Events/?date=03-2012

Monday, February 20, 2012

CARNAVAL MIAMI Schedule of Events 2012


http://www.carnavalmiami.com/newdssite/newscheduleofeventspage.html

CARNAVAL MIAMI takes place in the heart of the Magic City, known for its diverse culture and ethnic groups.   Miami is considered the Gateway to the Americas and recognized worldwide as an international hub where people work, live and play.   It is the host of CARNAVAL MIAMI and every year the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana welcomes residents and tourists alike to a celebration like none other.

 
Miss Carnaval Miami
February 18 - 
Saturday - 7:00 PM
Manuel Artime Theater in Little Havana -
A competition of beauty, poise and intellect. Over 100 contestants
vie for the title of Miss Carnaval Miami.



Carnaval Soccer 5v5
February 25 - Saturday -8:00 AM
Register at: www.TMSSC.com/tournaments
Kendall Soccer Park - This family oriented event for kids includes an adult division for co-ed soccer lovers. Games begin promptly at 8:00 AM at the 10 soccer fields of Kendall Soccer Park. Entertainment all day long with DJ music, BBQ burgers & hot dogs, bounce houses & face painting
plus awards ceremony.



Carnaval Miami Run  
February 26 - Sunday -7:00 AM   
     Registrations at www.teamfootworks.org
    Key Biscayne - Categories for all age groups.  Staging at Virginia Key Park. Children run FREE.   A Sunday  morning family day!



 







Art in the Park
March 2 - Friday - 6:00 PM
Ponce Circle Park -
A preview to the weekend ahead!  Its TGIF with “des-car-gas” of Latin jazz & funk, art exhibits & kids activities. Carnaval poster unveiling.



 
Carnaval on the Mile
March 3 - 4  -
Sat. - 11 AM - Midnight  / Sunday 11 AM - 8 PM
Coral Gables -
A festival of  fine art, jazz & funk, fine cuisine, cocktail pavilion & children’s entertainment.  Three concert stages, a mile of paintings, crafts, photography & jewelry of the highest caliber; one cultural experience for people with stylish taste!       



Carnaval Miami Cooking Contest
March 6 -
Tuesday - 6:00 PM
Winn-Dixie -
Final selection of recipe winners in the category of high school, vocational, general public.  Hosted by Chef Pepin.



Carnaval Miami Domino Tournament
March 5-7 -
Monday - Wednesday 4:00 PM Domino Park in Little Havana
Domino Park - Miami’s premier domino tournament for golden age seniors.






Carnaval Miami Golf Classic
March 8 -
Thursday - 12 Noon
For registration call 305-644-8888.

Melreese Golf Course -
Carnaval-flavored tournament famous for corporate networking.


 

Calle Ocho - S.W. 8th Street
March 11 -
Sunday -11:00 AM
11
th thru 27 Ave. - The culmination of it all!  The largest ‘Latino’ celebration in the US! City blocks full of musical stages, international foods, sampling sites & children’s entertainment, where 1 million
People meet to dance, eat & celebrate our Hispanic tradition



 JENCARLOS CANELA 2012 KING