What It’s All About: Pinecrest Gardens (home to the former loction of Parrot Jungle) hosts a monthly outdoor viewing of "chick flicks". This month's film: Breakfast at Tiffany's. Where You Can Find It: Pinecrest Gardens is located 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL When This Is Happening: Friday, November 11, 2011. The Piano Lounge at The Gardens opens at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 8 p.m. How Much: General admission for this event is $5 (which is about $5 cheaper than going to the movies). Where To Eat: Eat before you show up. The Gardens will only be providing light refreshments and wine. Where To Park: Free parking is available at Pinecrest Gardens. Good For: Girls Night Out, Date Night, Movie Lovers, Garden Lovers, Outdoor Lovers, Night Owls Event Type: Movies, Gardens, Outdoors
For more information on films at Pinecrest Gardens, please see: http://www.pinecrest-fl.gov/index.aspx?page=34
What It’s All About: The Miami Riverwalk and Boat Festival is celebrating its 4th year of bringing arts and culture vendors to locals and visitors of this beautiful city. This year’s festival will feature a boat parade, a children’s section complete with arts and crafts activities, food vensors, music, and much more.
Where You Can Find It: 315-335 South Biscayne Blvd (along the beautiful Miami River.)
When This Is Happening: Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
How Much: This event is FREE!
Where To Eat: You should definitely bring some cash to sample some of the food at the festival. This year’s country showcase is Haiti so you can be sure that there will be some delicious Haitian Cuisine to try.
Where To Park: The College Station Garage located at 190 NE 3rd Street has a flat weekend rate of $5. This garage is located less than half a mile away from the festival. You seriously can’t beat this price or location!
Getting Around: The whole festival can be seen on foot (and if you walk from one end of the festival to the other without stopping to see anything, it’ll take you about two minutes.)
Good For: Arts Lovers, Food Lovers, Boat Enthusiasts, Family Outings, Dates, Meet-up with Friends, Pet Owners
November marks the beginning of festival season here in South Florida, and the South Miami Art Festival is just the event to kick it all off. When the event first started 40 years ago, it was no more than an arts and crafts festival for local residents. Today, the festival features more than 100 artists from around the country specializing in such diverse media as painting, glass, jewelry, digital art, drawing, graphics, metal work, wood, photography, clay, sculpture, and mixed media.
You Gotta See This: M1 says: Check out photographer Marlon Pereira’s work at booth 99 for some stunning land and underwater photography. Marlon, who is a native South Floridian, travels the world in order to capture the best shots of beautiful beaches, coral reefs, wild animals, and landscapes. For a preview, go to www.bluesubmersion.com.
M2 say: Phil Fung’s pieces are breathtaking and original. Humor and vivid choices of colors are common features of his works. Borrowing ingredients from both nature and pop culture, Fung often brings together multiple images into one harmonious piece. Oh yeah, and he also likes to draw penguins. You can find him over at booth 53.
Where You Can Find It:
Sunset Drive between US-1 and Red Road, South Miami, FL33143
When This Is Happening:
Saturday, November 5th to Sunday, November 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
How Much $$$: This lovely little event is gratis though you should definitely bring some cash to purchase prints of your favorite works of art and take them home with you.
Where to Eat: Five Guys Burgers and Fries on 1540 S Dixie Hwy. Sure there’s food at the festival, but if you’re going to spend $10 on food, you should at least make sure to get your money’s worth. Five Guys practically embodies “go big or go home”. Less than $3.50 will get you a “little” burger, which is actually the size of an average cheeseburger at your local fast food chain. Just wait until you see their regular burger! Oh, and also, three words: Best. Fries. EVER! An order of fries is more than enough for two people. Needless to say, $10 at Five Guys goes a long way.
Where to Park: Metrorail Parking: South Miami Station on 5949 Sunset Drive ($4/day). It’s a little bit of walk from the Festival (about 4 minutes worth), but the low daily parking fare is well worth the effort. Besides walking is healthy – it does the body gooooood.
Getting Around:Although there is plenty to see and do, the festival is just over four city blocks and easily navigable by foot.
Good For: Arts Lovers, Family Outing, Dates, Meet-up with Friends, Lunch al Fresco
Sleepless Night Miami Beach is a 13-hour event that takes place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. It’s Miami’s biggest FREE arts and entertainment event with over 80 venues and 150 experiences for visitors to see. Each experience is different and includes music, drama, dance, and comedy performances along with art displays and walking tours. The events take place in various locations around Miami Beach.
You Gotta See This: M1 says: "Check out the SoBe Institute of the Arts “I’ll Be Bach” event on 2100 Washington Avenue at 9 p.m. This event features live performances of famous classical pieces featured in popular films and television shows including 'A Clockwork Orange,' 'Die Hard,' 'Cruel Intentions,' and 'The X-Files.' "
M2 says: "The Taipei Film, Kung Fu Dunk, is where it's at. Watch it at the Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22 Street from 9:15 to 10:45 p.m. In addition to having a totally kick ass name, this film has some stellar special effects. A definite must-see for lovers of 'House of Flying Daggers' and 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'."
Watch the trailer here:
Where You Can Find It:
Miami Beach (Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, Washington Avenue, Collins Park, Catalina Hotel)
When This Is Happening:
Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. It might be helpful to take a power nap beforehand or cancel plans for the next day to catch up on some zzzzzzs.
How Much $$$: Nada, this lovely event is free courtesy of the City of Miami Beach
Where to Eat: Our personal favorite, Pizza Rustica on Lincoln Road ($4.95 for each slice, ftw!)
Where to Park: 17 St Garage ($1/hour – No, you haven’t fallen asleep and started dreaming. Cheap parking really DOES exist on the beach, and try to stay awake for heaven’s sake!)
Getting Around: Free bus provided for transportation to and from festival areas. Bus stops can be found on page 4 of the event program.
Good For: Date Night, Girls Night Out, Family Outing, Kids, Insomniacs
What It’s All About: Pinecrest Gardens (home to the former loction of Parrot Jungle) hosts a monthly outdoor viewing of "chick flicks". This month's film: Breakfast at Tiffany's.
