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Tropical Mayhem p. 4 Shocking Pink Doc Martens, Midtown Asian, Macy’s Messes Up and Rob’s Redland Road Rallye...
Vol. XXV No. 01
January 7, 2010
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Tropical Mayhem BITS AND PIECES OF MIAMI LIFE
Hot Pink Boots
Miami through my iphone by Ines Hegedus-Garcia - ines@miamism.com
SERIOUSLY? This is a ginormous sign at Aventura Mall .... when saving some money on an ampersand goes really wrong - (Macy's decided to house men's fashion "&" home furniture in the same building). I wonder how many people ask for directions to the "women's home furniture" department on a daily basis....duh!
Sakaya Kitchen in Midtown Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Thai dishes are on the menu of Sakaya Kitchen, a brand new, hip, Asian inspired Bistro. Counter service, bistro tables and organic munchies are on the ever changing menu. Everything is made fresh and in-house by the NYC trained Chef. As an added plus, check out the extensive free flowing Sake wine and Beer list. Yummy! Open 10am to 10pm. Midtown Miami, Buena Vista Ave. (next to Five Guys) 305.576.8096.
Light up the night in the Fluorescent 8 Eye Boot from Dr Martens. This funky boot rides a wave of nostalgia for the dance culture of the '80s and '90s. The dayglo fluorescent colors conspire with slick patent material and wide black laces for a vibrant, eyecatching statement that nods to then, but is all about now. The famous Dr. Martens PVC rubber sole lasts and lasts. Everyone should own a hot pink pair. If pink isn’t your thing, then go for some of the other candy colors like purple, black, blue, green, white, yellow or orange. There are also florals, tarten and metallics for a total different vibe. $115. Available from drmartens.com.
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Redland Adventure Weekend
Do something totally different this weekend with a trip down to the Redlands and to Schnebly Winery. This weekend is Adventure weekend. It starts with a mellow evening at the winery with a bottle of red, some sounds from Bryan Gonzalez and some good conversation. Come back on Saturday for a leisurely automobile adventure through Miami's bountiful countryside. Rob's Redland Road Rallye is a wonderful opportunity to learn a bit about the pioneer era one hundred years ago and stock
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up on fresh produce, orchids, exotic fruits and home-made delicacies during the winter and spring seasons. Travel with a large group of cars on one of our scheduled events if you enjoy a mad-capped adventure for treasure, or enjoy the tour on your own anytime. Also experience the Redland Riot Road Rallye and The Riot-Afterparty at The Winery which includes a Barbeque Farm Fresh Dinner. January 8 & 9. Schnebly Redland's Winery, 30205 SW 217th Avenue, Homestead. schneblywinery.com
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We’ve come to love these LTC’s (Letters To Commission) from the City Manager. They often reveal the arcane but terribly important hubbub du jour. Take No. 216-2009, absurd on the face of it, but with deeper implications on how the machinery of local government works. It all started with the “redification” of sidewalks on Miami Beach. See, our form of municipal government is resident-oriented, that is, citizen input is encouraged. A case can be made that decisions are overprocessed with formal meetings, workshops, public hearings and charettes that must be got through before anything of significance happens. If it happens. For better or worse, it’s the raison d’être of community trust in our administrative and elected leadership. As a self-proclaimed Designed City with land use and planning principals guided by the concept that every new brick must be vetted for conformance to code and esthetic, and nearly every single-home renovation and all new developments enduring a complex review that culminates in a costly and time-consuming public scrutiny on context, well, the process can beome so excruciating that it prevents new businesses from getting started. Are things being taken too far? When even our manhole covers—however cool—are considered Art in Public Places, and most new additions to skyline or streetscape are scrutinized by a finetooth comb (if finetooth combs can be said to scrutinize), and with input from all and decision made by committee, if nothing else, it proves a Designed City costs bucks. And what’s all this got to do with the price of tea in China or the redness of sidewalks in Miami Beach? Just this: our resident-action tradition is being traduced by, of all things, the New World Symphony project that successfully value-engineered red sidewalks out and cheaper grey concrete in— leaving, in the instance where Lincoln Lane meets Meridian Avenue—sidewalks of two different colors. More, the ever cost-conscious administration decided to extend this change to not only all of City Center but to all of the sidewalks in all of the neighborhoods, too! It’s a cost-saver, no doubt, but is it governance on the cheap? Red sidewalks do demand notoriously difficult maintenance and are more expensive out of the mixer. If we do this everywhere, administrative thinking goes, in 100 years or so, everything will be a uniform grey. Or at least a washed-out something-or-other color. Fabulous! Cheaper by half and easier to clean, and just look at how much we’ll save by not making sidewalks Miami Beach Red! Meaning, of course, that every public project now in process can forfeit code red; private development too. Score one for simplicity! But wait; is this such a hot idea? While we think the concept of red sidewalks ludicrous, this major policy shift was made by the administration and, as we understand it, administration is not there to set policy. That’s the commission’s purview, and each time it happens it sets another uncomfortable precedent. And dunderheaded as the commission may be, we’d still rather have it thrashing things out before us than have decrees issued by deskbound paper-pushers. What’s in a red sidewalk anyway? Making another case (there’s still plenty to be made), this sidewalk-color ukase might have been quite the mistake. The issue will now wend its way through the various land-use boards this month, with the commission taking it up some future date. (Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow…) In the event, a moratorium on perhaps pouring concrete of any color should be imposed until and if the imbroglio is cleared up and a standard is reestablished. Who knew? Red sidewalks the color of blood standing in for the downfall of citizens’ rights. Sounds almost revolutionary, doesn’t it?
A Special Moment in Time COLUMN
The Bathing Casinos, Part Two By Seth H. Bramson mrfec@yahoo.com
It was noted in last week’s column that the casinos on Ocean Beach (later Miami Beach) were, with the singular exception of the Harvey Baker Graves-owned Sunny Isles Casino, bathing, rather than gambling, casinos. Before the casinos themselves are discussed, a brief introduction to the purpose and use of the casinos by the public is in order. Before the Collins Bridge was opened in 1913, those interested in a day of surf bathing, or, in the case of the original Miami Beach (later Smith’s) Casino, perhaps a dip in the pool, would take the Biscayne Bay Navigation Company ferries Lusitania or Mauretania (conveniently owned by Avery Smith and his partner, James C. Warr, who, in 1909 leased the original casino from Richard Smith, of Connecticut, he no relation of Avery’s) from Elser’s Pier, at the foot of 12th Street (renamed Flagler Street in the renumbering of Miami’s streets under what was known as the Chaille Plan, which divided Miami into the four directionally oriented quadrants under which much of the county still operates today) across a then completely open and beautifully clean Biscayne Bay, over to a long pier jutting out into the water from the west side of Ocean Beach, near the south end of the island. Arriving at the pier, the soon-to-be bathers would walk across a dirt trail that is today known as Biscayne Street and into the welcoming lobby of Smith’s Casino, the first of the four entertainment venues that would, for several years, define the purpose of what would, in 1915, become Miami Beach. And what did the bathers do upon arrival at the casino? There was, in the early years, prior to the installation of the lunch counters or dining areas in the casinos, a fairly standard pattern of activity to prepare for a day in the surf or on the beach. It began with the guest proceeding to the counter to pay for the rental of a bathing suit and a locker that the person would use to store his or her belongings while at the casino. The modest fees would then give the guest access to the locker room, where he or she would change from street clothes to the wool bathing suit that was standard garb for swimmers or sun bathers. Once properly attired for the surf, the guest could proceed to the beach or to the pool. Eventually, each of the casinos would develop its own following, with avid partisans proudly wearing the bathing suit (men’s to the knees, women’s even longer; spaghetti straps holding up the men’s bathing suits, but nothing so immodest for the ladies) of their favorite spot. The bathing suits, at least those rented at Smith’s and Hardie’s, carried the casino name imprinted on the front. Regretfully, there are no photographs or records extant to provide documentation of Cook’s, Fisher’s St. John’s Casino, or the Sunny Isles Casino having bathing suits with the names imprinted on them but at least photographic proof exists showing individuals in Smith’s and Hardie’s bathing garb. Today, because of time, hurricane damage, fires and the demolition of all of the casinos, there is only one bathing suit—a size 46 according to the label—of all of the possibly several thousand that may have existed at one time, extant. Residing in The Bramson Archive, the front of the bathing suit bears the legend “Smith’s Casino Baths,” while the label attached to the upper back of the bathing suit is marked “Smith’s Casino Baths/46/Miami
ABOVE: HARDIE'S BATHING CASINO ON MIAMI BEACH. LEFT: SWIMMERS AT SMITH'S CASINO. BELOW: WINTER BATHING AT SMITHS CASINO ON MIAMI BEACH.
Beach, Fla.” This suit, given to this writer by a long-time Miami family many years ago, was displayed at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida during that institution’s 2008 Miami Beach historic exhibit. Eventually all of the casinos, except possibly Cook’s, would have some kind of food and beverage service available to guests. Smith’s and Hardie’s began with lunch counters and Smith would, in 1913, hire one Joe Weiss as his cook, with Joe’s wife, Jenny, handling the serving chores. That arrangement, with Smith’s offering wonderful comestibles prepared by Weiss, would last until 1918, when, for whatever reason (it is conjectured, in Sunshine, Stone Crabs and Cheesecake: The Story of Miami Beach, that by 1918 Weiss approached Smith requesting some kind of partnership arrangement in the casino, an opportunity Smith declined), it appears that Joe took off his apron, headed west on Biscayne Street, stopped in front of a cottage just west of Washington Avenue and said to Jenny, “This is it!” That three-word sentence would refer to the house that Weiss would purchase, the original sign in front of the building reading “Joe’s Restaurant,” the words “Stone Crabs” being added many years later. Joe’s was, for a good few years, the only restaurant on Miami Beach, and as such, served breakfast, lunch and dinner. Next Week: A look at all of the casinos, where they were and how they changed over the years. Seth H. Bramson is Adjunct Professor of History at both Barry University, where he is Historian in Residence, and Florida International University, where he teaches all of the university’s South Florida and Florida history courses. Company Historian of the Florida East Coast Railway, he is one of only two people in the country who bears that official title with an American railroad.
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Bound COLUMN
A Beautiful Thing McSweeney’s Publishes a Newspaper
Japanese and Thai Specialties! "Enjoy Exotic Dishes of the Orient" THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS:
By John Hood
It felt as if it was 1994 all over again, before the cell phone fit in everybody’s pocket and the World Wide Web led us off into cyberspace. I open the front door to find on my step a newspaper. Yes, a newspaper. This time, however, the paper didn’t come in a deep blue plastic bag; it came in something clear. And this time it wasn’t called the New York Times; it was called the San Francisco Panorama. And unlike the previous paper’s day-to-day delivery, this one would never come again. But oh, what a way to let me down! The broadsheet (and to be sure, this is a broad sheet!) measures 15” x 22” and boasts 320 pages of content. Yes, 320 pages, including a 114-page magazine (Panorama, natch), a 98-page Book Review, and a build-it-yourself cut-out rocket ship designed by Chris Ware, whose Acme Novelty Library has been saving rainy days since 1993. But this is a newspaper, damn it. And though the magazine boasts works from such esteemed names as Michael Chabon (on Big Star) and Chip Kidd (who redesigns the Amtrak ticket), and
ful paper. No, not everyone will
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“The Internet is great for shorter bursts of news, but for investing an hour into a story, paper is still the best delivery device.” though the book coverage includes stories by George Saunders and Roddy Doyle, and interviews with the likes of Dave Eggers (by Junot Diaz) and James Franco (by Miranda July), I want the touch and the feel of newsprint in my hands. In this, the Panorama doesn’t disappoint. There are 10 separate sections ranging from Food and Arts to Comics (in which the Rocket Sam is a Bonus Insert). But it’s the quality of the content itself, and attention each writer gives to their respective subject, which really makes the Panorama a wonder-
Sushi, Yakitori, Sashimi, Teriyaki, Tempura, Pad Thai, Curry
Bridge. But isn’t it cool that you can? Of course it is. As the Panorama so helpfully says in its “Information Pamphlet,” “the Internet is great for shorter bursts of news, but for investing an hour into a story, paper is still the best delivery device.” Indeed it is. And with folks like Nicholson Baker (“Can a Paper Mill Save a Forest?”) and Stephen King (on the ‘09 World Series)
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spilling thousands of words on their subjects, it’s difficult to see how one would wish to read things any other way. That’s the whole idea, insists McSweeney’s, the little house that seems to roar with every one of its publications. “We’re hoping to remind readers of all things a printed newspaper can do.” Hopefully this will remind publishers too. Because until they can see that a newspaper is a viable business model, I’m afraid all the great writing in the world won’t persuade them. Order your copy of the Panorama from The McSweeneys Store: www.store.mcsweeneys.net/ You shan’t be disappointed.
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COVER STORY
BEHIND THE LENS Up Close with Photographer Manny Hernandez Written by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore
If you have glanced at the pages of the Miami Herald, Ocean Drive, People, Vogue, Rolling Stone, US Weekly, Paper, Socialmiami.com or the New York Post over the past two decades, chances are you have come across Manny Hernandez’s photos. And if “beauty lies in the eye of the beholder,” then you are lucky if you have been “beheld” by Manny’s eyes and lens — a lens that has captured such beauties as Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Jennifer Lopez and Sharon Stone. For the past 20 years or so (What, did he start in kindergarten?), long before the advent of the digital camera, when taking a photo required an actual scientific skill set and artistic view (beyond that necessary for pushing a button), the Miami native born to a Cuban father and Chilean mother was photographing icons of Miami life, including Gianni Versace, Celia Cruz, the Estefans and ‘90s fixtures Madonna, Sylvester Stallone and Prince. The mild-mannered, humble and all-around-nice guy sat down with the SunPost to share his experiences as a photographer within the continuously changing Miami social landscape and the inspiration behind his exhibit, This Is It by Manny Hernandez, which kicked off on Dec. 6 at the Palms Hotel on Miami Beach. The grand opening cocktail was a “who’s who” of Miami’s social elite, whom Manny considers personal friends, including Marvin Ross Friedman, Adrienne Bon Haes, Iran Issa Khan, Sam Robin, Univision's Raul de Molina with wife Mily de Molina, JR and Loren Ridinger, Brian Antoni, Lucia Penrod, Toby Ansin, Stephanie Ansin, Charlie Cinnamon, Debbie Ohanian, Michael Capponi, Tommy and Michelle Pooch, Gary James, Tara Solomon, Anwar Zayden, Erin Newberg, Juan and Lucrecia Loumiet, Denis Peters, the Miami Herald’s Kendall Hamersly, Sara Frederick, and Madeline Marr, Sean Drake and Michelle Leshem, Vanessa Ruiz, Mark Diaz, Buzzy Sklar, Karelle Levy, Shelley Acoca, and Elyze Held, to name a few: a testament to the enduring quality of Hernandez’s work, integrity and friendship. Hernandez’s photos will be on display and for sale through Jan. 17.
“One who stands out is Selena. I had many opportunities to photograph her, up to her last Miami performance, a week before her death.” Tell me about the exhibit. What was your inspiration? What should we expect to see?
The last exhibit I did was in 2006. I have so much material from the ‘90s that I thought I should do one more exhibit before I start showcasing the last 10 years. "This Is It" and my 2006 exhibit, "It's Never Going to Happen Again," have only images from 1990-1999, all shot in negative film. (I switched to digital in 2000.) I selected 23 photos out of thousands. Seven images are from the 2006 show just because I love them. These include: Gianni Versace posing in front of his Ocean Drive mansion, Celia Cruz, Christy Turlington in a photo shoot with Herb Ritts, Hugh Hefner, Prince at Glam Slam, Martha Stewart and Jennifer Lopez. This show is special because part of the proceeds benefits diabetes research, the disease that took my brother recently. Please see Manny on page 18
Calendar WHAT TO DO IN MIAMI THIS WEEK
CITY LOFT ART. ELMAR HUND, CASA ROHA. RIGHT: TONY BENNETT
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SAVE THE DATE: January 8
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 & 21:
ART Woman on the Verge
SLEEPING BEAUTY
The two-person show features the most recent work of artists Donna Haynes and Rosario Bond. Both Bond and Haynes work in multiple medias and are known for their unique perspective of contemporary society. Through their work each offers a personal viewpoint on current concerns. Opening Reception 7-10pm. Through Feb. 9. Artformz Gallery, 171 NW 23rd St., Wynwood Art District, Miami. For info: artformz.net.
January 9 ART Art Crush The famous romantic classic, Sleeping Beauty will be performed by the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami. Starring Cuban Prima Ballerina Lorena Feijoo, Principal Dancers, Taras Domitro and Carlos Quenedit with International Guests Roberta Marquez, the Royal Ballet of England
and Piotr Stanczyk of the National Ballet of Canada. Costumes and scenery from the Kirov in Russia. 8pm. Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach. For info: 305-673-7300 or livenation.com
January 8
MUSIC Tony Bennett Catch the original hearthrob, Tony Bennett when he hits Miami this weekend with a one-night only performance. Bennett is one of a handful of artists to have new albums charting in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. He introduced a multitude of songs into the great American Songbook that have since become standards for pop music. 8pm. Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. For info: 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org.
January 8
ART Miami International Art Fair The kickoff of the international art fair season starts with the Miami International Art Fair. Galleries participating from every continent represent the best in contemporary art, photography, video, and installation art. $15. Noon to 5pm. Through Jan. 10. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach. For info: 239-498-1683 or mia-artfair.com.
January 8
DANCE Miami City Ballet Don't miss the fabulous Miami City Ballet premiere of Program ll a series of dances from Divertimento No. 15, Valse Fantaisie (1953), The Golden Section, and Slaughter on Tenth Avenue. 8pm. Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. For info: 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org.
The Finale of Miami International Art Fair is Art Crush, a new mid-winter weekend of Miami gallery district openings, wine tastings, art performances, open studios and museum exhibitions. This annual event will open in the Gables on Friday and will culminate in Wynwood and the Design Districts on Sat & Sunday. This will be one of the largest gallery openings in the US, with participating galleries spanning more than 25 square miles.
January 9
FOOD Emeril Lagasse
The Celebrity Chef Series series ends with Emeril Lagasse, demonstrating some of his favorite recipes featuring South Florida ingredients. Local chef Norman Van Aken will host Lagasse. 8pm. $25 to $200. Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. For info: 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org.
January 9
MUSIC Lil Daggers Catch Lil Daggers when they hit the Electric Pickle as part of the legendary one-nighter, Poplife. 10pm No cover. Electric Pickle, 2826 N Miami Ave., Miami. For info: 305-456-5613.
January 9 ART X-Ray
A part of Lincoln Road’s monthly First Saturday Art Walk is the opening of X-Ray at ArtCenter/South Florida. Featuring looped video by Jacek Kolasinski, sculpture by Bill Burke and audio art by Orlando Jacinto Garcia, the multimedia exhibition explores organic biology in different forms set to sounds from a glass harmonica or a hydrocrystalophone. 7pm. Free. ArtCenter/South Florida Gallery, 924 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach. For info: 305-674-8278 or artcentersf.org.
January 9 & 10
FESTIVAL Renaissance Fair
Time once again to be transported back to the time of Knights, wenches, jousting, and a hearty tankard of ale. The annual Florida Rennaissance Festival is upon us once again. Lose yourself in the enchanted crafts village and experience glass blowing or watch sword fights, battling knights and magicians. Feast on all sorts of goodies and play games with wenches, mud-beggars, archers and minstrels. $20. 10am to sundown. Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr. Key Biscayne. For info: 305-960-4600 or ren-fest.com. FAR LEFT: EXHIBITING AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR IS DOT FIFTY ONE GALLERY FEATURING WORK BY LEONEL MATHEU. LEFT: EMERIL LAGASSE.
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The 411
Michael Jordan, Lucas Cea and Henry Villar at Cafe Prima Pasta
Shooting a shot at the Mondrian New Year’s Eve Bash with Macy Gray
COLUMN
New Year’s Eve Was a Real Circus By Mary Jo Almeida-Shore maryjoshore@miamisocialholic.com Photos By Mary Jo Almeida-Shore
Malinka Max Circus Bash, Michael Capponi and Taylor Ericsson
George Wallner, Malinka Max and Michael Valdes at the Circus Bash
The antics and events at Malinka Max’s New Year’s Eve circus bash (which just about shut down Hibiscus Island) seem a lot like scenes out of the wildly hilarious movie The Hangover, right down to the 850pound Bengal tiger and the proposal just before midnight. Thank heaven for our handy, dandy, digital camera, because it took a photo (or 20) to prove to those who weren’t there (and to ourselves the next morning) that the baby tigers, fire eater, miniature unicorn, acrobats, Bengal tiger, giant python and adorable, tutu-clad monkey (that pulled our hair during the photo op) and couple who got engaged, were not just champagne-induced figments of our imagination. We’re pretty sure you will agree, as you peruse the photos, that certain images are reminiscent of scenes from the movie. Admittedly, most New Year’s Eve parties are tough to piece together the next morning, and are better left undocumented, but Max’s party was one for the books — no expense was spared. The expansive house and back yard were decked out to resemble a big top, the perfect backdrop for DJ-Diva Elaine Lancaster and all types of gorgeous characters: from trapeze artists, to acrobats, clowns and a “tall man” who bounced around on contraptions that were a cross between stilts and pogo sticks. There was even a girl floating around inside a giant bubble in the pool! Malinka, a former supermodel, looked stunning in an off-theshoulder, royal blue sequined minidress, with matching feather eyelashes and Fifth Element-style blue wig. Several of the A-list guests, who included Roy and Lea Black, Michael Capponi and Taylor Erickson, Alto Reed and Christiana Van Ryn, Jack Setton, Jerry Chafetz, Ross Yasgur, Julio Iglesias Jr., Michael Valdes, Rich Santelises, Tamar Burton, Beau Beasley and Elliot Monter, donned circus-inspired hats and accessories in keeping with the theme. Elaine Lancaster was joined onstage by Malinka, Malinka’s mother Tamara, George Wallner and Buster Cox from Deco Drive for the countdown to 2010. The countdown was followed by a fireworks display and hours more of circus fun. Across the bridge, at the W South Beach, 90210’s AnnaLynne McCord performed hosting duties alongside her sister, Angel. McCord counted down to 2010 followed by a performance of “Day and Night” by Kid Cudi (Ah ah ah ah…). Also in attendance were John Legend and girlfriend Chrissy Teigen. After the party, the celebs scattered while most of the guests piled into WALL to party until dawn. Over at the Mondrian, Macy Gray gave a knockout performance,
A circus like no other at Malinka Max's
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accompanied by a 20-piece orchestra. Ludacris and Craig David were seen enjoying Gray’s concert. The Florida Room was packed as usual, for a show by Common, who had girlfriend Serena Williams in tow. At the Fontainebleau, Lady Gaga performed poolside. Hayden Panettiere, Jamie Foxx, Akon and Chris Brown showed up to watch Gaga sing smash singles such as “Bad Romance,” “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.” Gaga also gave an impromptu performance at Score on Saturday night, following her show at the James L. Knight Center.
COMING UP: SPILLING SECRETS Secrets of Aspen, VH1's new docu-soap, aired its first episode on Jan. 3 at 10 p.m. The show, set in Aspen, Colo., stars two Miami natives: social butterfly Erin Newberg and interior designer Benjamin Alopari, commonly referred to as “BenErin,” who appear for the first time on episode 2, airing Sunday, Jan. 10. Newberg and Alopari are throwing a party to celebrate the launch of the new series at Burger and Beer Joint on Sunday at 9 p.m. The event is sponsored by Moet & Chandon.
LUMINARIES WILL SHINE AT DCOTA Design Center of the Americas will celebrate the fourth annual Stars of Design Awards and the opening of the inaugural DCOTA DesignHouse on Tuesday, Jan. 12. At 5 p.m., join the South Florida design community as it honors its most distinguished designers, including Vladimir Kagan (Lifetime Achievement), Sam Robin (Interior Design), Max Strang (Architecture), Robin Hill (Photography), Nicholas Varney (Jewelry Design), Carlos Betancourt (Art), Jeff Blakely (Landscape Architecture) and Laura Paresky Gould (Graphic Design). At 7 p.m. during a private reception, guests in attendance will be the first to view DCOTA DesignHouse, a 9,000-square-foot, 15-room penthouse, featuring the work of 14 top design firms, thousands of décor concepts and benefiting three premier cultural institutions: Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Norton Museum of Art and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Tickets are for sale, for $100/individual ticket, $150/pair of tickets, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting your choice of one of the
Elaine Lancaster, Roy and Lea Black Macy Gray sings at the Mondrian New Year’s Eve Bash
DJ Sky Nellor & Jamie Fox
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ZINGARA BOUTIQUE OPENING CELEBRATION On Wednesday, Jan. 13, ZINGARA boutique (19501 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2001, Aventura) will celebrate its grand opening with an exclusive cocktail reception from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., hosted by managing directors and designers Nathalie and Jeaninne Azoubel. Also hosting will be Miami influencers, including founder of People for the Children Foundation and shoe designer Lisa Pliner and Miami socialites, including Jamie Jo Harris, D. Ashlee Harrison, Michelle Pooch and Donna Anderson Scharer. Guests are invited to enjoy signature strawberry and peach bellinis and hors d’oeuvres compliments of Thierry’s Catering. The event is free and open to the public, with all proceeds of the evening’s sales going to the People for the Children Foundation. For more information or to RSVP, contact 305.405.1212.
CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS: Popular Gossip Girl Leighton Meester performed at Klutch’s opening night party on Tuesday in the former Opium space. Attendees included the “fierce” Christian Siriano (Project Runway winner) along with his boyfriend, Colin Egglesfield (former Melrose Place cast member), and the delectable Kellan Lutz (better known as Emmett Cullen in the Twilight series). Lutz was also spotted throughout the weekend at the Florida Room and at the Shore Club pool along with on-andoff-again love interest Annalynne McCord. Meester was seen lounging by the pool at the Shore Club and at the Mondrian’s Sunset Lounge last week, as was Stacey Keibler (Dancing with the Stars).
Leighton Meester performs at Klutch
Matisyahu performed at the Florida Room on Saturday night. Ashley Hamilton, George Hamilton’s adorable offspring, was seen at the Delano enjoying cocktails at the bar. Also at the Delano: gorgeous former Victoria’s Secret Angel Stefanie Seymour, Jaime Foxx and Jared Leto (not together). The Viceroy was a hip-hop hot spot with the likes of P. Diddy, Rick Rock and Busta Rhymes enjoying the spa over the weekend. Jamie Foxx and DJ Sky Nellor celebrated 2010 a day early at the Viceroy’s Club 50. Foxx was also seen dining at Mr. Chow at the W South Beach, as were Pauly Shore, Mike Piazza, Kedar Massenburg and Oliverio Picasso, Pablo Picasso’s grandson. New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez worked out at Equinox Fitness Club in Coral Gables. Michael Jordan dined at Café Prima Pasta on Monday. Dwyane Wade and Matt Damon hit the North Beach bistro on separate occasions last week. Fergie and hunky hubby Josh Duhamel were seen this weekend at a private dinner held for the “winningest coach,” Don Shula. At the tribute celebration, Fergie sang “Happy Birthday” to the coach and gave a touching speech about how the Dolphins were a part of her childhood. Later on, the handsome couple dined at STK Miami Beach along with Transformers director Michael Bay, actress Robin Givens, writer/director Michael Mann and Robert Iler of The Sopranos. On Sunday, Fergie and Duhamel enjoyed the Dolphins game with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. A couple of weeks ago, South Beach legend Debbie Ohanian, aka Debbie O. (for those who new her when), hosted a private birthday party for famed stylist Danny Santiago at her residence above Barton G. Super-hot fashion designers Proenza Schouler attended the party.
Brittany Rawlings at Malinka Max's
Malinka Max Circus Bash, Christiana Van Ryn and Alto Reed
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Calendar WHAT TO DO IN MIAMI THIS WEEK
DONNA HAYNES, OPEN BOOK. ARTFORMZ GALLERY.
January 9 & 10
January 10
Recognized as one of the top-rated outdoor exhibits of museum-quality fine art, the The 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. Offering works in 11 mediums for a variety of budgets, this year, artists hail from 32 states and four countries. 10am to 5pm. Free. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr. Coral
Natural foods chef and a star on Bravo's "Real Housewives of NYC" Bethenny Frankel serves up more advice on how to satisfy taste without the weight. 10pm. 2:30pm. Books & Books - Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. For info: 305-864-4241 or booksandbooks.com.
FESTIVAL Beaux Arts
BOOKS Skinnygirl Dish
January 11
MUSIC Itzhak Perlman
Gables. For info: beauxartsmiami.org.
Undoubtedly one of the greatest violinists of this or any era, 4-time Emmy and 15-time Grammy Award winner Itzhak Perlman returns to Miami with a solo recital as the culminating performance in the Arsht Center’s Tel Aviv at 100 Festival. 8pm. $75. Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. For info: 305-9496722 or arshtcenter.org.
January 9 & 10
FOOD Great Taste of the Grove The 20th annual Great Taste of the Grove offers a diverse mix of culinary delights provided by various area restaurants. The two-day food and music festival donates a portion of the proceeds from food tickets sales to charitable community organizations. Live entertainment from wellknown local artists. 11am to 9pm. Free. Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove. For info: thegreattasteofthegrove.com.
ABOVE: MIAMI CITY BALLET DANCERS IN THE GOLDEN SECTION. PHOTO: JOE GATO. RIGHT: FAMILY FEST AT THE ARSHT. BELOW: AUTHOR, BETHENNY FRANKEL.
January 9
FOOD Giralda Under the Stars Coral Gables’ Restaurant Row will be bustling with al fresco dining and live entertainment as part of Giralda Under the Stars. During this new monthly event, which will take place on the first Friday of the month, the street will be closed, allowing for an evening stroll under the stars. 6pm. 100 block of Giralda Ave. between Ponce de Leon Blvd. and Galiano Street. For info: coralgables.com.
January 9 ART Light Meets Color As part of Art and Design Night, City Loft Art will be showing a group exhibit, Light Meets Color. Transparent Acrylic furniture and sculpture. Artists include, Ekaterina More and Elmar Hund amongst others. Live piano music with Domingo Aragu. 7 to 10pm. CityLoftArt, Miami Design District, 61, NE 40th St., Miami. For info: 305-438-9006 or cityloftart.com Page 16 • Thursday, January 7, 2010 • The SunPost • www.miamisunpost.com
January 14
DANCE Young Arts Week As part of YoungArts, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, is a free dance and cinematic arts performance at the Gusman. Young Arts brings up to 150 of the nation’s most talented young artists to Miami each year for YoungArts Week—an all-expense-paid, weeklong gathering that includes master classes, workshops, readings, and exhibitions and performances that are free and open to the public. 8pm. Gusman Center, 174 E. Flagler Street, Miami. For info: 305-374-2444 or youngarts.org.
PLAYDATE FOR KIDS January 9
ARTS & CRAFTS Family Fest Once again, the highly popular, Family Fest, a free series featuring family-friendly out-of-doors activities and performances. Families can make a puppet, learn a song, or try out a few new dance moves, while learning about the arts and other cultures. 11:30am. Plaza for the Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. For info: 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org.
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Film COLUMN
The Maid A Raw Look at Servitude in Modern Chile By Ursa Gil
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I placed the screener of The Maid inside my DVD player. This was a film I had never heard of or seen a trailer for. It was a true independent film, not a Hollywood movie masquerading as an indie flick. The Maid is a Spanish language (English subtitles) movie void of bigbudget actors and flashy special effects. It’s a raw look at servitude in modern Chile. Raquel, the titular maid (Catalina Saavedra), has run the Valdes family’s home for 23 years. All of her hard work and dedication has taken its toll on her emotional and physical health. Raquel is isolated, stuck between not truly being a member of the family nor simply a servant. On the night of Raquel’s 41st birthday, Pilar (Claudia Celedon), employer and matriarch of the household, offers to hire another maid to help Raquel with her chores. But Raquel stubbornly insists that she can take care of everything herself. She isn’t going to let another maid get in between her and her pseudo-family. So Raquel makes it a point to sabotage every maid that Pilar hires, and succeeds in making the new help feel as unwelcome as possible.
Director Sebastian Silva’s film transcends from dark comedy to a unique coming of age film. Based on his real-life experience growing up with a live-in-maid, Silva’s movie is a diamond in the rough. Because of The Maid’s gritty, washed-out look, this movie plays better on your TV than on the big screen. It works in the film’s favor, drawing you into Raquel’s miserable existence. Catalina Saavedra’s flawless performance as the sour-faced, vindictive, overworked and unappreciated Raquel won her a Sundance Film award. This film is also nominated for an Independent Spirit award and a Golden Globe Best Foreign Film award. The Maid is a festival gem and definitely worth watching. I just hope it isn’t doomed to become an American remake. The Maid opens Jan. 8 at the Miami Beach Cinematheque and the Cosford Theater (University of Miami) in Coral Gables as well as at theaters in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
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Berenger, called The Substitute. One who stands out is Selena. I had many opportunities to photograph her, up to her last Miami performance, a week before her death. Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls also seemingly passed away right in front of my lens.
Manny cont’d from page 11 Are there any bestselling photographs to date?
Gianni Versace in front of his home, Prince at Glam Slam in 1994, the Bee Gees photo and the shot of a young J.Lo, Shakira and Donald Trump have been among the top sellers. How has your job changed over the past decade?
Well, with digital cameras anyone can take a photo, see what they shot and reshoot what they don't like, over 1,000 times with an 8 gig card. Before the digital camera, a photographer had to possess camera knowledge and photography skills, such as aperture, ISO readings, flash settings, etc. Now cameras do everything. Since photography has become a lot cheaper, the business as a whole is oversaturated. So-called “respectable photo agencies” have destroyed the business, giving photos away for really cheap, if not free. Also there is currently little respect for copyright. Blogs are constantly stealing images. Another big change is that several large magazines have closed in the last decade. How has Miami changed since you started shooting?
Celebrity culture has changed. Before you had movie and TV stars; now you also have reality stars, Food Network personalities and anyone on cable (laughs). I remember in any given week we had Madonna, Sharon Stone, Sly Stallone, Versace, Jack Nicholson, Elton John, Naomi Campbell, or Cindy Crawford as common sightings. Now I get Lil Jon, some random baseball player, or the star from that Bravo show…
CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: MANNY HERNANDEZ. LIZA MINELLI AND SNOOP.
Which celebrities have most inspired you? Do you have favorites?
One of my favorite subjects was Madonna, whom I photographed many times — whether I was invited inside to her party or saw her on the street. I also loved photographing Celia Cruz and her husband, Pedro Knight. For a while I created a series of shots of celebrity couples kissing, such as the Estefans, but Celia and Pedro wouldn't kiss for a photo. One day I insisted and Celia laughed and said to me, "Manny, si el quiere" (basically, if Pedro wants to). I asked Pedro, who in his Cuban accent told me, "Manny, estamos muy viejo pa eso — eso es de jovenes" (We're too old for this; that's for young people). He finally obliged and gave his wife a sweet kiss on the cheek. This photo is displayed as part of my current exhibit. (It happens to be this author’s favorite shot.) Other celebrities I have enjoyed photographing: Jennifer Lopez, since the beginning of her career, and Marc Anthony, back when he sang freestyle and acted in a movie in Miami with Tom Page 18 • Thursday, January 7, 2010 • The SunPost • www.miamisunpost.com
Are there any celebrities who have been difficult to photograph?
I didn't have as much difficulty shooting celebs in the ‘90s as I do now. For a while when Stallone was in town I had problems with his bodyguard, until one day I found him (Stallone) not working at an event. I went up to him and we had a beer and chatted. He and I became friends and I never had a problem again. That happens often. Sometimes bodyguards have the wrong impression of me — misinformation perhaps — but then I befriend them. I have many celebrity friends who understand what I do and now they call me. I guess it has taken awhile for them to see I'm not a monster (laughs). Are there people in the community who have helped you along the way or with whom you particularly enjoy working?
I have many, many people who have helped me throughout my career. I guess working as Tara Solomon's photographer covering all the coolest events helped a bit. I have covered the Miami and Palm Beach society scene, the South Beach party scene, the Latino celebrity scene and almost every Miami boutique grand opening for fashion's top designers. I have many dear friends in this town whom I love as family... you know who you are. If you weren’t a photographer, what would you be doing?
I would probably be working in television or in the entertainment field. Where do you see yourself in five years? What’s next?
I love photography so I will keep shooting. I eventually want to teach at a college. I have a few offers to do some photography shows in NY, LA, Toronto, Mexico City and Hong Kong, which are pretty exciting. I also see myself publishing a series of books solo and in collaboration with other projects. What philosophy guides you, personally and professionally?
I've never taken “no” for an answer — there is always another way to reach your goal. I believe that it is important to get to know a person, then make your own personal judgment.
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Providing Badly Needed Relief for Miami-area Small Business Financial and government leaders all agree that small business is the lifeblood of the American economy, providing more than half of all private sector jobs and nowhere is that more true than in Miami Dade. Yet while local contractors in the building trades, small retailers, restaurants and professionals of all kinds are being squeezed like never before in our crippled economy, most of the U.S. government relief is flowing to the giants of corporate America. With Miami-Dade s small businesses struggling to control their expenses while they wait out the return of better times, Atlantic Broadband is launching a very timely new package of communications services that will save them serious money to help them weather the economic storm. Atlantic Broadband s new business-class services provide all the features necessary for the vast majority of offices and small companies, beginning at $79.95 a month for a package of unlimited local and long-distance phone service and broadband-speed Internet. The phone company competition, whose services aimed at small business have suffered from benign neglect for years, charges nearly that much for just one-line business phone service, not including long distance or Internet. Hundreds of dollars more in yearly savings over the competition area available on more full-featured Atlantic Broadband phone/Internet packages.
For the first time, we are offering an extremely cost-effective alternative for small businesses such as doctors and dentists offices; law, accounting and insurance firms; restaurants; small retailers; building, plumbing and electrical contractors; and local nonprofit organizations, said Mary Hughes, Atlantic Broadband Director of Commercial Development.
And, Atlantic Broadband makes choosing and configuring a business plan simple a huge advantage over the complex service options and complicated bills of the phone company, Hughes said. Among the features of Atlantic Broadband Business Service: • Support for up to eight phone lines. • 20 business-focused advanced features at no extra cost, including receptionistfriendly call hold, transfer, line hunt and userdefined extension dialing; as well as optional voice mail.
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• Direct connection to existing standards-compatible phones, faxes and credit card machines; plus hassle-free switchovers that retain existing phone numbers. • Next-generation tools, including an Online Phone Manager that delivers unprecedented on-premises and remote control of the system, including voice mail settings and viewing, and instant re-routing/forwarding. • Attractive upgrade/replacement programs for outmoded T1 lines; as well as inflexible, failure-prone proprietary phone systems. • of calls in the event of electricity outages. • The business-class reliability born of delivering 70 million calls just last month alone, plus 24/7 technical support and personalized service through dedicated account executives. • High-speed broadband Internet service at 3 or 8 megabits per second, with faster speeds to come; plus money-saving phone/Internet service packages. • Only a one-year commitment, versus the three-year contract required to get the phone company s best rates. Single-line, one-year phone/Internet discount packages, including unlimited local and long-distance calling including Canada and Puerto Rico , plus a free voice mail box and phone modem, start at $79.95 with basic 3 Mb Internet service, and $94.95 with basic 8 Mb Internet Service. Additional business lines, up to a total of eight, are $44.95 per month, little more than half the competition s price. Atlantic Broadband also offers an even less expensive business phone plan, which includes unlimited local calling plus long distance at flat rate of 5 cents per minute. Discount package savings are open to both existing and new business customers. More information is available by calling 305861-8069 x3903. Atlantic Broadband serves 98,000 customers in Miami Beach, Aventura, Bal Harbour Islands, Golden Beach, North Bay Village, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, South Miami, Pinecrest, and unincorporated portions of Miami Dade County.
Art COLUMN
Worth a Look Hot Art! By Marguerite Gil megs@gate.net
Biscayne National Park Gallery
Miami photographic artist Brian Trainor’s solo exhibition, “Hanging Out in Biscayne National Park,” opened at the park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery last November and will run through Feb. 15, 2010. Brian’s photos offer a different perspective on the intricacies of the landscapes and the wildlife. He focuses on small details from his unique perspective. A former active duty photographer in the U.S. Navy, Trainor uses his skill to nondestructively manipulate mundane objects and render them with an unexpected twist. Where more traditional photographers might focus on the sun in a sunrise photo, he might point his lens toward the water and capture images from odd angles. For further information about the exhibit and park hours call 305-230-7275, or visit nps.gov/bisc. The park is located at 9700 SW 328th St., Homestead. Wentworth Galleries and Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour, Emmy Award-winning actress and artist, will showcase her artworks at the Wentworth Galleries in Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton in January. When Seymour isn’t part of a TV series or movie, she is painting in her Malibu, Calif., studio. Over the past 16 years she has created an intimate world of delicate watercolors and colorful, vibrant oil paintings. Countless fans remember her through her roles in films such as Wedding Crashers and Live and Let Die and her Golden Globe-awarded television role as Dr. Quinn, but now you can see her in person, along with her most recent paintings, at the following three South Florida galleries: Seymour will appear at the Wentworth Gallery, The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach on Friday, Jan. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. (details: 561-624-0656). She will be at the Wentworth Gallery: Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 23 from noon to 3 p.m. (details: 954468-0685) and at the Wentworth Gallery in the Boca Raton Town Center Mall, 6000 Glades Road, on Jan. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. (details 561-338-0804). Happy viewing. Matta: A Retrospective at Gary Nader Fine Art
Gary Nader will be showing an outstanding selection of works by Chilean master artist Roberto Matta through Jan. 30, 2010. The retrospective will focus on the formative years of Matta’s career, particularly the decades of the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Included in the show: abstract pieces that appear as ethereal states of Matta’s mind. Expect to view vibrant and elegant paintings as well as more violent and obscure works. Some of the creations also translate his canvases into the artist’s very unique spatial universe. Gary Nader Fine Art, 62 NE 27th St., Miami. Details: 305-576-0256 or visit art@garynader.com.
ABove: Jane Seymour, Koi. Right: Roberto Matta, Physical Morphology.
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Fashion COLUMN
Review: Smoky Shadow Blast is a great product, and priced at around $9 is totally worth a trip to the drugstore. For detailed information, colors and an instructional video, log on to covergirl.com.
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By Jennifer Fragoso New Shop in Town: UK retailer All Saints Spitalfields, named after All Saints Road in London’s Notting Hill, has brought a cool breeze to Miami Beach both literally and figuratively with its use of relaxed fabrics, bias cuts and pleating. These clothes mix glam and grunge and bring the concepts on the runways into your everyday. The new shop on Lincoln Road sells clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories for both men and women. For more information and sizing charts, log on to allsaints.com.
ABOVE: ADARA VEST FROM ALL SAINTS IS A FUN TANK WITH BOLD COLORS. IT CAN BE WORN OVER A PLAIN WHITE TANK WITH A PAIR OF THE COSMIC GUN FIT JEANS OR OVER A BIKINI AS A FUNKY LITTLE BEACH COVER UP. BELOW: THE ALL SAINTS BOUTIQUE.
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