Florida Agenda

WHITE PARTY WEEKEND 2011
The grandfather of all HIV fundraisers, The White Party Week will be held from Wednesday, November 23 through Monday, November 28. Events include the Crown Jewel of the week, the WHITE PARTY – EVOLUTION – Friday, November 25, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., this year being held at the Miami Seaquarium. Live performance featuring JES, international DJs, a fireworks display, silent auction, live casino games and prizes at the Viva Las Divas Casino and more. Tickets are available now at www.WhiteParty.org.

MATINEE LA LECHE FESTIVAL MIAMI BEACH
Sunday December 25 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. at the Cameo, 1445 Washington Ave in South Beach.  Jake Resnicow, Patrick Crough, Hilton Wolman, Luis Morera, Billy Kemp and Matinee Florida present Matinee La Leche Festival direct from the island of Ibiza on Christmas night. Music by Javier Medina (Matinee Barcelona, Circuit Festival main event headliner) and DJ Theresa (Matinee NYC). Early bird tickets are now on sale. Check out the video of last year’s Matinee at the Winter Party Festival on Youtube.

429 INSPIRED MIAMI LAUNCH
Join dot429 and Fiat 500 for the inaugural launch in Miami at Area 31 in The Epic Hotel (270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami) on Tuesday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will help launch the annual Art Basel. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information, visit dot429.com/events/429inspired-miami-launch-by-fiat-500/rsvp

LATIN SPICE FOOD FESTIVAL
On December 10 at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road in Pinecrest. This is a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating all Latin cultures in one extraordinary setting. You can purchase a special ticket for a seat in the Banyan Bowl where Grammy Award winning, Chino Nunez and his orchestra will perform an evening concert “In the Spirit of Salsa.” The concert will feature an hour of Salsa dancers and instruction, followed by a Mojito intermission and an hour-and-a-half of the hottest Salsa music on the planet. For more information, visit www.pinecrestgardens.org or call 305-669-6990.

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS AT LORDS

Art Exhibition presented by Kipton Art on Saturday, November 5 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lords South Beach Hotel,
1120 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach. Hosted by Erin Newberg and Lauren Foster. Complimentary Nespresso Cafe served all night on The Porch at Cha Cha Rooster. Visit Kiptonart.com and pre-register for their upcoming private sales.

LISA VROMAN IN CONCERT

Broadway’s Lisa Vroman, star of “Phantom of the Opera,” is an international recording artist with leading roles in “A Little Night Music,” “The Music Man” and “Les Miserables,” brings the thrills of Gershwin, Berlin, Porter, Lerner and Loewe, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more to Miami. Also featured: baritone Mark Aliapoulis, Paul Posnak and Anita Castiglione and organist Dan Sandlin. Appearing November 13 at St. Martha in the Shores, 9301 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami Shores. For more information, call 305 458-0111.

MDGLCC NETWORKER  SPOTLIGHT MIXER
Enjoy a fun night of free bowling, pool table, games, and music to the tunes of DJ Vertigo. Drawing for great prizes. Free food and open bar. November 17 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Lucky Strike Lanes, 1691 Michigan Ave. in Miami Beach. Complimentary admission for MDGLCC members. $10 general admission. Limited to 250 people. RSVP requested at 305-673-4440 or mdglcc@bellsouth.net.

429INSPIRED MIAMI LAUNCH
Join dot429 and Fiat 500 for the inaugural launch in Miami at Area 31 in The Epic Hotel (270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami) on Tuesday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will help launch the annual Art Basel. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the
door. For more information, visit dot429.com/events/429inspired-miami-launch-by-fiat-500/rsvp

LATIN SPICE FOOD FESTIVAL
On December 10 at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road in Pinecrest. Indulge your appetite for Latin cultures at this unique and delicious celebration. Sample a range of diverse culinary creations, enjoy colorful displays of arts and crafts while shopping for a unique holiday gift and be entertained by music and dance artists from Spain, South/Central America and Caribbean Countries. This is a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating all Latin cultures in one extraordinary setting. You can purchase a special ticket for a seat in the Banyan Bowl where Grammy Award Winning, Chino Nunez and his orchestra will perform an evening concert “In the Spirit of Salsa.” The concert will feature an hour of Salsa dancers and instruction, followed by a Mojito intermission and an hour-and-a-half of the hottest Salsa music on the planet. For more information, visit www.pinecrestgardens.org or call 305-669-6990.

HELLROTIKA

SAVE Dade’s 17th annual Halloween extravaganza, Hellrotika will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami. For a limited time, buy specially-priced advancedsales tickets at www.hellrotika.com. Amazing music by renowned deejays, top-shelf liquor, costume contest, celebrity appearances, special performances and over 1,000 of Miami’s spookiest partygoers. General admission is $40 in advance, $60 if purchased after October 21 and at the door.

13TH ANNUAL MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

From October 1 to November 1 at various locations. To enrich, entertain and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. For a complete schedule; www.mglff.com.

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS AT LORDS

Art Exhibition presented by Kipton Art on Saturday, November 5 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lords South Beach Hotel, 1120 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach. Hosted by Erin Newberg and Lauren Foster. Complimentary Nespresso Cafe served all night on The Porch at Cha Cha Rooster. Visit Kiptonart.com and pre-register for their upcoming private sales.

429INSPIRED MIAMI LAUNCH

Join dot429 and Fiat 500 for the inaugural launch in Miami at Area 31 in The Epic Hotel (270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami) on Tuesday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will help launch the annual Art Basil. Guests who RSVP will be entered to win a San Francisco getaway which includes a suite at the Hotel Nikko, tickets to the symphony, and dinner for two courtesy of the San Francisco Tourism Board. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information, visit dot429.com/events/429inspired-miamilaunch- by-fiat-500/rsvp

13th ANNUAL MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
From October 1 to November 1 at various locations. To enrich, entertain and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience.

For a complete schedule; www.mglff.com.

BEAR Nation South

Bear Nation South will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Bar 721, 721 North Lincoln
Lane in South Beach. Free Herradura Tequila shots for everyone. Featuring Bear Nation resident DJ, Pabel Lima, legendary DJ, Mike Mucci and the Bear Nation Go-Go Bears. No cover. $8 Bud and Bud Light bottles and Southern Comfort/Jack Daniels Honey Shot combos, $8 Chambord Vodka cocktails, $1/hour parking right next door.

Miami Beach Arts Gala

On Saturday, October 22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Ballroom D. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. The evening will honor Mary Luft (Lifetime Achievement Award), Neisen Kasdin (Visionary Award) and George Neary (Cultural Arts Champion). All money raised will be granted to arts organizations to produce events on Miami Beach. Tickets $300, VIP tickets $500. For tickets or more information, call 786-498-0962 or www.miamibeachartsgala.com.

HELLROTIKA

SAVE Dade’s 17th annual Halloween extravaganza, Hellrotika will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami. For a limited time, buy specially-priced advanced-sales tickets at www.hellrotika.com. Amazing music by renowned deejays, top-shelf liquor, costume contest, celebrity appearances, special performances and over 1,000 of Miami’s spookiest partygoers. General admission is $40 in advance, $60 if purchased after October 21 and at the door.

429INSPIRED MIAMI LAUNCH
Join dot429 and Fiat 500 for the inaugural launch in Miami at Area 31 in The Epic Hotel (270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami) on Tuesday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will help launch the annual Art Basil. Guests who RSVP will be entered to win a San Francisco getaway which includes a suite at the Hotel Nikko, tickets to the symphony, and dinner for two courtesy of the San Francisco Tourism Board. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information, visit dot429.com/events/429inspired-miami-launch-by-fiat-500/rsvp