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Annual Beaux Arts Fest to feature 240 artists at UM GABLES T GREAT
BY MARIKA LYNCH
he 59th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art will bring more than 240 fine artists to the grounds of the Lowe Art Museum on the University of Miami campus, Jan. 9-10. Recognized as one of the top-rated outdoor exhibits of museum-quality fine art, the festival attracts 100,000 people annually, offering works in 11 mediums for a variety of budgets. This year, artists hail from 32 states and four countries including Mexico, Canada and the Bahamas. Two local experts will be judging this year’s entries — well-known painter Humberto Calzada, whose work embodies the classical Latin American artistic tradition, and art collector Carlos de la Cruz Jr., whose family recently opened its extensive, private art collection to the public. Some $20,000 will be offered in prizes, including a Best in Show award announced during the festival. Admission and parking are free. Proceeds benefit the Lowe Art Museum, which will be open to the public for free all weekend. The festival is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables/ Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay, Marti and Wayne Huizenga, Geico, Sir Galloway Cleaners and Bunny Bastian. A signature event on the South Florida cultural circuit, the Beaux Arts Festival of Art offers visitors the opportunity to meet exhibiting artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live entertainment and, for the kids, create their own works of art. The festival features an Art Park, where young ones ages 5 to 12 dabble in arts and crafts. The Art Park is open during all hours of the festival, and costs $10 per hour per child. New this year, the festival is offering a Kids Zone, with a magician, storyteller and a hands-on “archeological dig,” plus family-oriented vendors.
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Sally Baumgartner a force behind the arts in Gables BY GLORIA BURNS
Art enthusiasts stroll the grounds of the UM Lowe Art Museum during the 2009 Beaux Arts Festival.
JOB Creative Writing Contest announces top essay entries BY ROBERT HAMILTON
The Junior Orange Bowl Creative Writing Committee has announced the top finishers of the 2009-10 Creative Writing Contest. Miranda Ryshawy from Epiphany Catholic School is the first place winner; Alexis Kovacs from Devon Aire K-8 Center is second, and Catherine Buckler from Epiphany Catholic finished third. The theme for the 22nd annual Junior Orange Bowl Creative Writing Contest was “What Makes A Family?” This essay contest was open to eighth grade middle-school students in Miami-Dade County. The committee received 470 submissions from public and private school students. The Junior Orange Bowl Creative Writing Contest awards ceremony will take place during the monthly meeting of the South Florida Writers Association on Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m., at Books & Books in Coral Gables, 265
Aragon Ave. The South Florida Writers Association is co-sponsor of this competition and awards event, which is free and open to the public. There will be a reading of the winning essays and awards will be presented to the contest winners and their teachers. The judging panel is comprised of writers and former classroom teachers. The Creative Writing Committee is sponsored by Books & Books, Miami Art Museum, Historical Museum of Southern Florida and The Nature Conservancy. The Junior Orange Bowl Festival is possible with the support of the City of Coral Gables, Miami Children’s Hospital, Orange Bowl Committee, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. For information, call 305-662-1210 or visit online at <www.jrorangebowl.com>.
When you think of the performing arts in Coral Gables, Sally Baumgartner should come to mind, especially for longtime residents. Baumgartner, who has been a resident of the Gables since 1979, graduated from Coral Gables High School and then attended Miami-Dade Community College and the University of Miami. With a background in marketing, design and the implementation of projects, she started her career in market research for The Miami Herald and moved on to property management. It’s a career that pays the bills and allows her time to volunteer her SALLY BAUMGARTNER skills at organizing and spearheading special performing arts festivals and programs. Baumgartner’s early foray into special events came when she was working as property manager and later general manager of the 550 Building from its inception through 1998. She was responsible for creating and presenting “Coral Gables Leaps for Joy,” a 1987 effort on behalf of the City of Coral
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In the past four months under the leadership of new Automotive Department director Steven Riley, who was the assistant director of Fleet Services for the City of Atlanta, a number of new practices have been implemented which is estimated to save the City of Coral Gables $465,000 annually. Among these initiatives are changes associated with the way the city purchases its fuel, resulting in a $150,000 savings. Also, the city has rescinded the policy of changing the battery in all emergency vehicles once a year whether they need it or not. The city now conducts annual battery voltage checks and will only replace the battery when it will not hold a charge. This change has an estimated annual savings of $25,000. A change in the tire repair and purchasing policies, allowing the repair of tires with significant tread life left and the direct purchase of new tires through the State of Florida Government Contract, will result in $60,000 annual savings. The utilization of an existing software application that tracks the warranty status of all parts in city vehicles is estimated to save $30,000 annually. Lastly, the Automotive Department is now responsible for the maintenance of the Coral Gables Trolley, eliminating the costly contract with an outside vendor. This represents a direct savings of some $200,000 each year and provides the opportunity for city mechanics to work on vehicles other than trolleys during slow periods.
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Also, the festival presents the annual Student Art Showcase, featuring 122 pieces from Miami-Dade middle and high school students on display inside the Lowe. A portrait by Best in Show winner Andrea Keeler, a seventh grader of Palmer Trinity, graces the festival’s poster. A celebration honoring the students’ work will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Lowe. The art show dates back to the 1950s, when Beaux Arts volunteers for the Lowe
Art Museum displayed works from several local artists on clothesline they strung in front of the museum. Nearly six decades later, the show has evolved and is considered one of the top fine art shows by Sunshine Artist magazine. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10 on the grounds of the Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., on the University of Miami Campus. For more information, visit online at <www.beauxartsmiami.org>.
BAUMGARTNER, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Gables to commission a ballet for the Miami City Ballet. She also was involved in major fundraising for the UM’s Lowe Museum, Miami Chamber Symphony and Liga Contra el Cancer. Most Gables residents will know Baumgartner from her years as executive director and then president of the Merrick Festival for 12 years, through which she brought Coral Gables the annual Junior Orange Bowl Caroling Competition. The event that has given area schools tens of thousands of dollars in prize money over the years to help support their choral programs. Of course, Baumgartner’s volunteerism goes well beyond the arts and has expanded exponentially since the late Commissioner Bill Kerdyk Sr. introduced her to the Rotary Club of Coral Gables, which she joined in 1994. In did not take long for her to make her mark on that organization where she was named “Rotarian of the Year” in 2001 and then again in 2008. Baumgartner, now the club’s president-
elect, already is preparing for her year ahead following current president Wiley Hicks. Look for her helping Rotarians sell ribs at the Beaux Arts Festival or at the Veteran’s Hospital one Sunday a month calling bingo. If there is a volunteer job to do, Baumgartner is usually on the scene helping out. In addition to Rotary, Baumgartner is a very active member of the Junior Orange Bowl Committee and has served on its board for five years. She also is the band coordinator for the Junior Orange Bowl Parade. As a Commercial Realtor. Baumgartner works for Kerdyk Real Estate and heads up the company’s Condominium Management Division, which operates such properties as Santana Corner in Coral Gables. She also manages private real estate portfolios for individuals. Baumgartner, who recently wed Larry Goodman, is affectionately called “Sally B. Good” and that she is. When this dynamic woman puts her mind to a project, you can bet it will be successful.
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Coral Gables resident Evan T. Rees, a 26-year veteran of the banking industry and president of Turnberry Bank, was a recipient of the South Florida Council of Boy Scouts of America 2009 Distinguished Citizen Award, recognizing his longtime service to Scouting. Rees is a member of the council’s executive board. Others receiving the award during a recent dinner at the Weston Diplomat Golf Resort and Spa in Hollywood were Norman J. Silber, a partner at Ruden McClosky law firm; Michael W. Casey III, a partner at Epstein Becker Green law firm, and Manny Fernandez, former Miami Dolphins player and vice president of First American Title Insurance. The annual event take place at the conclusion of the council’s Friends of Scouting Campaign that honors donors and community leaders for supporting Scouting. The campaign raises money to
fund character-building programs and to help rebuild Davie-based Camp Seminole that was devastated by Hurricane Wilma in October 2005. In addition to Boy Scouts, Rees’ community activities include past chairman of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and the Broward Alliance; board of directors of Community Partnership for Homeless and executive committee of the Broward Workshop. He also is past chair of the Homestead Chamber of Commerce, vice chair of the Vision Council, Small Business Committee chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, and on the board of directors of the Beacon Council’s Dade Business First. Founded in 1985, Turnberry Bank is a locally owned and operated federal savings bank headquartered in Aventura with offices in South Miami, Pinecrest, Coral Gables and Aventura. For more information about Turnberry Bank, visit onloine at <www.turnberrybank.com>.
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Jay Perkins to chair board of Doctors Hospital Foundation BY KELLI ROMANO
Jay Perkins has been named as chair of the Doctors Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. The board is comprised of individuals who volunteer their time, serving without compensation, for the 281-bed, not-forprofit hospital. Perkins is the founder and principal of Perkins Realty Advisors Inc., a commercial real estate firm in Coral Gables. The company specializes in the sale and leasing of properties throughout Florida. In addition to his real estate work, Perkins is vice chair of the board of directors of East Ridge Retirement Village and is a past trustee of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. The Coral Gables resident is a native Miamian and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. Perkins has a strong commitment to Doctors Hospital and understands its important role in the community. “I was born at Doctors and so were my two children,” he said. “My father also received compassionate care toward the end of his life at the hospital. I know what an asset it is.” The Doctors Hospital Foundation’s mission, through volunteer leadership and philanthropic support, is to improve the health and quality of life of all the members of the community. Its projects have
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Kids Learning Adventure (KLA), an innovative Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool, celebrated the grand opening of its second location in Coral Gables on Thursday, Dec. 10, a year after opening its first pre-school in Brickell. The event, conducted at the new school located at 4573 Ponce de Leon Blvd., honored parents, family and friends of the community that supported the opening of the school. More than 150 guests attended the event and enjoyed live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine sponsored by Bodegas Nieto Senetiner. Roberto Ortega, CEO of KLA schools, and Vicky Mas, KLA Coral Gables director, were on hand to personally welcome guests and they spoke to attendees about the inspirational philosophies behind the school’s foundation. “We’re thrilled to expand our wonderful learning experience to the Coral Gables community,” Ortega said. “None of this
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Westminster’s Annual ‘Pack-It-Black’ raises money for local kids charity BY ANA M. POVEDA
The Westminster Christian School Basketball program conducted its third annual “Pack-It-Black” games on Friday, Dec. 11, to raise money for His House Children’s Home. This event has raised $2,800 over the past three years for the charity. The teams raised funds by selling black themed T-shirts, which the fans wear to support the Warriors as they take on cross-town rivals, Palmer Trinity, in JV and varsity boys and girls basketball games. This year’s event raised some $600, which team members used to purchase Christmas gifts for the children living at His House. His House Children’s Home is a faith-based non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the joy in the lives of children and families by providing residential care for abused, neglected and drug-exposed children in a campus home-like setting.
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Coral Gables Museum’s Workshop Series continues Jan. 7 The Coral Gables Museum’s Preservation Education Workshop Series continues on Thursday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m., in Coral Gables City Commission Chambers, 405 Biltmore Way, with a presentation titled “The Practicalities and Benefits of Historic Preservation.” The panel of experts speaking at this event will illustrate the cultural, environmental and economic benefits of preservation from home and business owner to the larger South Florida community. The discussion, moderated by Dolly McIntyre, chair of the Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board, will include preservation tax incentives, the “preservation is green movement,” historic preservation and urban design, and the significance of saving our historic landscape. Seating for this free event is limited and reservations are required. To RSVP, call Christine Rupp at 305-910-3996, or send email to <chris@coralgablesmuseum.org>. RING IN THE NEW YEAR BY DOING A GOOD DEED FOR ENVIRONMENT If you are trying to decide on a new year’s resolution, consider dedicating it to improving the environment.
The Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension Division will be hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop during the Made in Miami-Dade Farmer’s Market at Wild Lime Park, 14751 Hammocks Blvd., on Sunday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. Here, participants will learn how to conserve water and protect it from pollution. Barrels are used to capture rainwater for irrigating your garden or lawn. The barrels are made from 55-gallon refurbished foodgrade drums, and they hold enough rainwater to cover a 240-square-foot garden space. To ensure that a rain barrel is reserved for you, be sure to register in advance. The fee for the rain barrel is $45. Accepted forms of payment include personal checks or money orders, made payable to the “Miami-Extension Program Account.” To sign up for the workshops, contact Lize Luna at 305-248-3311, ext. 242. For more information on water conservation programs, agriculture and urban horticulture, 4-H Sea Grant, and family and consumer sciences programs and publications, call 305-248-3311 and ask a Master Gardener to assist you. For a list of additional rain barrel workshops and informa-
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COMMUNITY NEWS briefs tion, visit online at <http://miamidade.ifas.ufl.edu/environment/natural_reso urces.shtml>. FAIRWAY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS MEETING SCHEDULED ON JAN. 21 The Fairway Estates Homeowners Association will be conducting its next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m., at the Palmetto Golf Course Community Room, 9300 SW 152 St. The association will have as its guests for he meeting Miami-Dade School Board member Dr. Larry Feldman and Judith Marte, chief budget officer for the school board. After they speak on “the State of our Public School System,” a question and answer session will follow. The association also will be conducting its annual elections. Nominations are open for both officers and board of directors members. If you are interested in running for one of these positions, send email to
<fehacw@gmail.com>. More information on the meeting program is available by calling Daniel Millott at 305-281-5875. You also can visit <www.FairwayEstatesHOA.com>. CREW-MIAMI TO HOST ANNUAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK LUNCHEON CREW-Miami will host its annual Economic Outlook Luncheon on Jan. 14, featuring Hugh F. Kelly, recognized by the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) for his expertise in economic and market forecasts. Registration and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the lunch program from noon to 1:30 p.m., both at the Coral Reef Yacht Club, 2484 S. Bayshore Dr., in Coconut Grove. During his presentation, Kelly will consider whether or not the commercial real
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anism for the office of the Miami-Dade County Archaeologist, the Deering Estate at Cutler presents a free lecture on the second Thursday of each month highlighting unique and interesting connections to our past. For more information, call Michele Williams at 1-954-762-5174 or send email to <sercpa@fau.edu>. CANTORS PRESENT EVENING OF JEWISH MUSIC FROM AROUND WORLD, JAN. 23 Twenty-six cantors and soloists will perform a diverse concert of Jewish song — Ladino, Israeli, folk, Yiddish, pop, classical, jazz and liturgical — on Saturday, Jan. 23, in the historic Bertha Abess Sanctuary at Temple Israel of Greater Miami, 137 NE 19 St. (one block west of Biscayne Blvd). The sanctuary is the oldest synagogue building in continuous use in Florida. Tickets for this event cost $18 each. Last year’s concert was sold out, so it is best to purchase tickets in advance. For more information, go online to <www.cantorialconcert.org>. Tickets can be purchased online, or by calling 1-800-838-3006. If you have questions, send email to <info@cantorialconcert.org> or call 305573-5900. SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET SLATES AUDITIONS, JAN. 24 Miami-area ballet students are invited to
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Seminar on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave. This training seminar is designed for participation by governmental administrators, land managers and planners to learn about archaeological and historical resources, how best to manage these resources and methods for promoting the resources for the benefit of the community. For more information, call Michele Williams at 1-954-762-5174 or send email to <sercoa@fau.edu>. VISIT CAULEY SQUARE FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF KIM BANKSTON Kim Bankston, a member of the Platters, is celebrating his birthday at Cauley Square Historic Railroad Village, 22400 Old Dixie Hwy., on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. Come and visit one of the last official railroad villages in the state of Florida. Built in 1903 by workers of the Flagler Railroad, Cauley Square Village has maintained its historical hand-built, 25 cottages and 10 acres of lush tropical gardens abounding in natural Florida foliage. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 by calling Island Colors at Cauley Square at 305-258-2565. Tickets also will be sold at the door on the night of the event for $10. For more information, call 305258-2565 or 305-258-3543. You also can visit online at <www.CauleySquare.com>.
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Coloring books donated to kids at Miami Children’s Hospital
2010 - 2011 School Year PRE-K (AGES 3 & 4) THROUGH 8TH GRADE The Heritage School offers an enriched integrated curriculum; Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, Physical Education, Technology, Languages, wireless laptops, Young patient at Miami Children’s Hospital colors one of the Color Us Well books.
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Just in time for the holidays, a new charitable project called Color Us Well showed patients at Miami Children’s Hospital how to get creative, get inspired and get well. Uniting local artists, Color Us Well put together coloring books, featuring original artwork from some of the area’s most celebrated creative minds such as Jose Bedia, Carlos Luna and Ferdie Pacheco. Many acclaimed and aspiring talents each designed a coloring book page with their unique style and message of hope. The books where donated during Color Us Well Day at Miami Children’s Hospital on Dec. 21. Color Us Well Day was filled with joy as the children were treated to art workshops by esteemed artists such as Mano, Sandra Suarez and John Defaro, who said, “Lots of stimulation from the making of art allowed
the kids to travel away from hospital routine and loneliness.” With increasing budget cuts of local art support and art education, it is especially essential to keep the passion for and knowledge of the art community alive with Color Us Well. The coloring books are keepsakes for the children and their parents, who will be able to frame an original piece of artwork interpreted by their children. Seeking to give back to the community in a way that was close to her heart, entrepreneur and graphic designer Elyssa Renert founded Color Us Well. In addition to supporting the local arts community, Renert realized the importance of exposing children to diverse original artwork that would fuel their imagination even further. Visit online at <www.coloruswell.com> for more information about the project, sponsors and artists involved.
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society South Florida Chapter recently conducted its annual Kids Coping Camp at Camp Owaissa Bauer in Homestead. The weekend program gave children ages 7-12 the opportunity to share and explore ways to cope with the daily pressures of living with a parent or grandparent with multiple sclerosis. The kids who attend the program emerge as leaders, form long lasting friendships, foster independence in a supportive atmosphere away from their everyday responsibilities and just have fun. Camp activities included swimming, arts and crafts,
hayrides, sports, nature trails and bonding around the campfire. “Children who have a parent or grandparent with MS, usually have to grow up a little faster than children with able bodied parents,” said Karen Dresbach, president of the National MS Society South Florida Chapter. “Our Kids Coping Camp program is a great way for young children who have a common bond to make friends, learn more about MS and to have good time.” For more information on Kids Coping Camp or other National MS Society South Florida Chapter programs, visit online at <www.nmssfls.org> or call 1-800-FIGHTMS (800-344-4867).
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Would You Like Your Children to Pay for College Without Needing Financial Aid? What Financial goal should I have with paying for my children’s college? When planning to pay for college for your children, I encourage you to establish clear goals. First, you need to determine if you want to have your child’s education be paid with or without the need for financial aid. If you do not want your child or yourself to be burdened with a loan to have to pay back, then set the goal of having enough money saved before they enter college so that the college is paid.
Yes. If you can afford it and feel motivated to do so, you can match your childs earnings dollar for dollar. My son, Steven, did pizza delivery for 4 hours on Firday, Saturday and Sunday for a total of 12 hours a weekend. Back in 1995 – 1996 he earned $10 an hour which was $120 a weekend or $480 a month. I matched it $1 for $1. Our goal college was the University of Florida, and in 1996 the 4 year cost was $32,000. When he graduated from high school, we had $32,000 in the savings account. $16,000 he earned and $16,000 I matched. No financial aid was needed.
Who should pay for my children’s college? As parents we feel motivated or obligated to take on the full responsibility of paying for our children’s college education. The second goal is to establish a clear understanding with your child that if they want a college education they should invest in it by saving for it with earnings from a job. If they invest in their education, your child will value it more.
Does a Matching Savings Plan have other benefits? The matching savings plan may create a new dimension in the relationship you have with your child. You become partners in achieving a long term goal. Your child should be motivated to in essence to earn twice as much as their pay check. Your child may begin to ask you how to red the account statement and how to invest the savings. Their buying habits may be influenced by their employment. Those $150 sneakers may mean 20 hours of their work so maybe they are not so motivated to buy them because it is not worth 20 hours of their life to have them after all. They may start to look for value in what they buy. They may even appreciate you a lot more for working for a living and paying the bills.
What is an attainable financial goal? Harvard cost $52,000 a year for the 2009 – 2010 academic year. Saving $208,000 based on current costs is not attainable for most people. The University of Florida cost $16,690 a year for the 2009 – 2010 academic year. Saving $66,760 based on current costs is more attainable. Florida International University total matriculation and fees are $4,580.38 a year for the 2009 – 2010 academic year. Saving $19,215.20 is even more affordable. I suggest that you set your goal on a specific college and save enough to cover the actual cost when your child enters as a freshman. Your child should consider a job on campus during the school year and summer jobs during the college years. I have a 401k plan at work; can I set up a matching savings plan with my child?
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Crosstown Quartet to give concert at Unitarian Church BY GARY ALAN RUSE Miriam Stern, a Palmetto Bay resident, and other members of the Crosstown String Quartet are performing a special concert on Sunday, Jan.10, at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7701 SW 76 Ave. in Kendall. The program features Stern and her three fellow musicians, Orlando Forte, Viera Borisova and Luisa Bustamante. “We have been friends and colleagues for over 10 years, playing together in various orchestras and many chamber music situations, but it was only about a year ago that we officially formed Crosstown,” Stern said. “Though we are all classically trained, we wanted the music we play to reflect our different backgrounds and the many styles of music we listen to and love. “We grew up listening not only to Beethoven and Bach, but to jazz and the Beatles and so many other genres. It followed naturally that our repertoire would ‘crossover’ from classical and Baroque to jazz, folk and other traditions from around the world. That is part of the reason why we named our quartet Crosstown, but also because the Miami audience is so varied and diverse, and we try to play music that will mean something to everyone ‘across town.’” Stern said that not only are they from different cities, but they all are from different countries as well, representing Cuba, Russia, Venezuela and the United States. “We also feel strongly about sharing the music of our individual heritages, and our program at the Unitarian Church will reflect this,” Stern said. “There’ll be works by classical composers —Borodin, Mozart and Vivaldi — intermingled with original arrangements of tunes from our respective countries, along with Argentinean tangos, Irish fiddle music, jazz standards, bluegrass country style, and melodies from Italy, Spain and Czechoslovakia.” The concert is part of the Lotz Concert Series, which Stern said is “one of Miami’s best kept musical secrets.” For years, the monthly Sunday Afternoon Series has been dedicated to presenting the finest of South Florida’s musicians in the acoustically excellent hall at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami. “For the four of us, there is magic in the beauty of chamber music, the sonority of the string quartet sound, the give and take between instruments,” Stern said. “We are always striving to bring that magic out of our instruments and into the world.”
Pictured (l-r) are members of the Crosstown Quartet: Orlando Forte and Miriam Stern, violins; Viera Borisova, viola, and Luisa Bustamante, cello.
According to Stern, 29 years ago it was unusual to hear string players venture outside the traditional classical realm. But groups such as the Kronos Quartet, Turtle Island String Quartet and Quartet San Francisco, have changed that, and what was once considered alternative string music is now becoming more accepted. “It is exciting that we are not the only string quartet today that is experimenting with new sounds and styles, and we are fortunate to have great examples in those groups,” Stern said. Stern, violinist, began her musical education with her mother, a fine pianist. She came to Florida on a full scholarship to the University of Miami, receiving her bachelor’s in Applied Music, with graduate studies at the Aaron Copland School of Music in New York. She has toured throughout Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada and the Carribean, and has freelanced with most South Florida orchestras, but her first love is chamber music. With Stacey Berkley she co-founded Serenade Ensemble, which under her direction in 2001 was nominated for a Grammy in the “Classical Crossover” category. In 2006, she co-founded the Miami String Project with musical partner Antoine Khouri. Orlando Forte, violinist, began his musical education in Havana, Cuba, received a scholarship to the Tchaikovsky
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First United Methodist Church of South Miami, 6565 Red Rd. in Coral Gables, will host daily columnist/humorist Jonathan Richard Cring and master musician Janet Clazzy on Wednesday Jan. 13. The performance at 7 p.m. features an evening of music and monologue, including readings from Cring’s book Digging for Gold (in the rule) with original musical tunes performed by Clazzy on the oboe and WX-5 Wind Machine. Cring is the author of 11 books, including I’M…the legend of the son of man, 20 Other Reasons To Kiss a Frog, Jesonian, and Living a Legendary Life; a winner of a Billboard Music Award; recent recipient of the Best Screenplay Award at the Top Jonathan Richard Cring and Janet Clazzy Ten Films in America, and –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– has a daily column at the WX-5 Wind Machine which gives me <www.jonathots.com>. “Thirty-nine minutes is all we have to 250 sounds,” she said. “When you add give you music, humor, dialogue and some some of the beautiful music and inspirfresh insights about bringing creativity into ing melodies, it just lends itself to an our practical lives,” Cring shares from his occasion to enrich the heart and exalt the home in Hendersonville, TN. “The presen- spirit.” She also is the first female conductor in tation is a delicate and delicious blending of spirit and humor that produces the won- the state of Tennessee. Cathy Felber, pastor of the church, said derful by-product of good cheer.” Clazzy has played oboe in orchestras for that a free will offering will be taken and 30 years from coast to coast, including San copies of books, CDs and DVDs of the movies will be available for purchase. Jose, Chicago, Shreveport and Houston. For more information call 305-667-7508. “I have this fabulous instrument called
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Thousands of dollars in awards; master classes by world-renowned artists; performances and exhibitions; a chance to be named a Gold and Silver winner and travel to New York; the possibility to become a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and visit the White House, and much more, will fuel the ambitions and dreams of 143 of America’s best young artists when they come to Miami, Jan. 11-16, for YoungArts Week. Chosen from more than 4,000 applicants in nine disciplines in the visual, literary and performing arts, these 17 and 18-year-olds will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience provided by YoungArts, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA). There are 26 finalists from Florida including some from local schools. Local finalists include: Jacqueline Berndt, Interlochen Arts Academy, Music; Lauren Cahill, Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH), Visual Arts; Keith Clougherty, DASH, Visual Arts; Zanya Cruz, DASH, Visual Arts; Stephanie Gamarra, DASH, Visual Arts; John Harnage, New World School of the Arts (NWSA), Dance; David Harrison, DASH, Cinematic Arts; Arthur Kaplan, NWSA, Visual Arts; Gabriel Lopez, NWSA, Visual Arts; Janet Lorenz, DASH, Visual Arts; Lauren Robia, DASH, Visual Arts, and Gregory Zelek, NWSA, Music. The students attending YoungArts Week were selected in a blind adjudication process from a pool representing all 50
states and the District of Columbia, as well as all U.S. territories. The adjudication process will continue during YoungArts Week to determine who will become Gold and Silver winners and travel to New York in the spring for the “In the Studio” series, an additional week of workshops, collaborative performances and exhibitions. Gold winners receive $10,000 and Silver winners receive $5,000. Additionally, awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are presented to students exhibiting excellence in their discipline. From this pool of 143 student artists also will be determined the 2010 Presidential Scholars in the Arts, an award given at the White House with the opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center and exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC. YoungArts is the only organization in the nation to recognize students in nine discipline categories of cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing. “We are honored to recognize these fine young artists,” said Christina DePaul, president and CEO of YoungArts. “They represent the next generation of extraordinary artistic talent, and it is our hope that their experience with YoungArts will compel them to pursue their passions.” YoungArts alumni include Emmy-nominated actress Vanessa Williams, three-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza, star of HBO’s Entourage Adrian Grenier, and Warner Brothers recording artist Josh Groban. For more information, visit online at <www.youngarts.org>.
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Family intervention in a criminal case can make things better . . . or worse BY MICHELLE ESTLUND, Criminal Defense Attorney Once a loved one has been arrested, it is extremely common for family members to want to help solve the problem that caused the arrest by contacting the victim in the case. Whether a person has been arrested for a domestic dispute, a criminal traffic offense or a bar room brawl, there is often a victim involved who has been financially or physically injured. It is a perfectly natural reaction for family members to want to rectify the situation by offering restitution, apologies or personal pleas for mercy to the victim, hoping to have the criminal case dropped. Though well-intentioned, this reaction can lead to problems if the victim begins to feel intimidated, harassed or threatened. If the family’s intervention is interpreted as illegal contact with a victim, both the family and the defendant face potential criminal liability. The state attorney has the option of filing the criminal charge of witness tampering against any party who intimidates,
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Popular online cigar shop opens store on S. Dixie BY LEE STEPHENS
Neptune Cigars Inc., one of the Web’s most popular and successful online cigar outlets, has opened officially the largest cigar specialty shop in the Miami area, located at 9308 S. Dixie Hwy. Shop owner Christophe Normand has been serving customers faithfully and diligently all over the world for more than a decade through the online store at <www.neptunecigar.com>, and believes that the local enthusiasm for high-quality cigars and accessories has reached a boiling point that he can no longer ignore. “We feel that we can apply the same core principles (superior product quality, excellent customer service, and a wide-ranging selection) that we use in our online store to better service the people of Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall and the Greater Miami area. There is no reason why the residents of this city should need to go online and wait for shipping to gain access to Neptune-quality goods and friendly, helpful customer service.” Normand has worked exhaustively to ensure that the brick-and-mortar outlet of Neptune Cigars meets the same high standards as the virtual store. Customers can
browse over 800 types of individual cigars (kept fresh by the store’s enormous industrial humidifier) ranging anywhere from $1 to $20 in price, 50 different humidors, and over 300 cigar-related accessories. Detailed information is printed clearly next to each display, allowing the customer to read a description, the nation of origin, and the price of each individual cigar. The store’s décor suggests class and pedigree, and was designed by a renowned decorator with rich, beautiful dark wood flooring, complete with a comfortable longue area where customers can relax in front of a large LED HDTV. “Based on the design, the store looks more expensive than it actually is,” Normand joked. “But we offer our products here at the same prices that can be found on our website. The success of Neptune online allows us to keep our prices low, 10 to 40 percent less than the MSRP on our cigars and accessories, so customers often come in expecting to pay twice as much as they actually will.” Neptune Cigars is known as one of the most reputable cigar and cigar accessory sites on the Web. It has been in business for well over a decade, serving tens of thousands of customers in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It quickly
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Chevy Equinox is a compact SUV with broad appeal Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS Chevrolet’s re-designed 2010 Equinox SUV competes as a compact, but it has the roominess and many of the features of a midsize vehicle, which should give it an appeal to consumers of just about any lifestyle. The second-generation Equinox draws its exterior design cues from the Malibu sedan and Traverse crossover models, and is available in three trim levels — LS, LT and LTZ. It has the signature Chevy face — a two-tier grille and prominent gold bowtie insignia — with strong fender shapes, a distinctive roofline, wraparound headlights, dual round taillights, a multi-dimensional hood, wraparound rear side glass and a wheels-at-thecorners stance. The base of the windshield has been moved forward three inches for a sleeker profile and improved aerodynamic performance, while the rocker panels are integrated into the doors to make it easier to get in and out. Under the hood there’s a new 2.4-liter, 182
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