Week of October 25, 2012
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SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday 10/25 SUSTAINABLE DESIGNThe Nature Conservancy presents a live auction for exhibit "Design for a Living World," featuring nine commissioned designers and their pieces made of only sustainable goods. Items include a salmon skin dress and overcoat by Isaac Mizrahi; Burmese python shoes from Workshop International; and vegetable ivory bracelets by Ted Muehling. 6:30 p.m. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $125. Details: www.nature.org/media/design/index.html. Saturday 10/27 NIGHTMARE BEACHThe Little Lighthouse Foundation presents its third annual Halloween event "Nightmare on the Beach," featuring visual treats, electronic beats and whimsical performers. Tickets include food and open bar all night. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Bath Club, 5937 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets starting at $100. Details: www.nightmareonthebeach.com. ARE WE DEMOCRACY? Miami Dade College's MDC Live Arts presents community dance program "Are We Democracy?" featuring dancers from the Urban Bush Women. They offer a non-partisan, week long residency using the arts to explore issues of civic engagement. 8 p.m. South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay. Free with tickets. Details: (786) 573-5300 or www.smdcac.org. DIAMOND BALL The Miami Children's Hospital Foundation presents a 2012 diamond ball "M: A Frosted Masquerade Affair." Black tie event. 7:30 p.m. JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami. $1,000 single ticket. $10,000 table of 10. Details: (786) 624-2986 or jkushner@mchf.org or www.mchf.org/diamondball. Sunday 10/28 FOR JAZZThe Biltmore Hotel hosts events in honor of the "Miami Nice Jazz Festival." During the "Sunday Afternoon Jazz Party," guests enjoy a taste of southern French wines and special tasting items such as quiches, sandwiches and French cheeses, paired with live music by Brazilian/American singer Mônica de Silva. The "8 Hands Culinary Experience" brings the flavors of the French Riviera. Sunday Afternoon Jazz Party: 4-5:30 p.m. for members; 5-5:30 others. 8-11 p.m. 8 Hands Culinary Experience. Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. $25. Details: www.biltmorehotel.com or www.miaminicejazzfestival.com. Tuesday 10/30 DISCUSSING DEMOGRAPHICSDr. Ira Sheskin, director of the Jewish Demography Project of The Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies delivers lecture "The US Presidential Election — How Are Jews Voting?" She discusses the issues driving the Jewish vote and why the demographic is important. 8 p.m. Miller Center Auditorium, 105 Merrick Building, 5202 University Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Free on a first come, first served basis. Details: (305) 284-6882 or ccjs@miami.edu or www.miami.edu. Wednesday 10/31 BAYSIDE HALLOWEENBayside Marketplace hosts its annual "Halloween at Bayside," featuring free trick-or-treating activities including live music and entertainment from Bayside's street performers and prizes for children in costume. 5-7 p.m. Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free. Details: www.baysidemarketplace.com.
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