Trans-Siberian orchestra – winter tour 2011
On Friday, December 9 at 8 p.m. at the American Airlines Arena, the world famous Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be presenting their timeless holiday masterpiece. The mix of rock and classical music, with pyrotechnics, lights, and lasers, has astounded audiences for years. Tickets for this holiday event can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
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, cast a vote for your favorite entrée, experience the art of food preparation by local chefs, 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. If you hunger for more, 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.
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. Join the VIP mailing list by going online to www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=102672b. Check out the video of last year’s Matinee at the Winter Party Festival at youtube.com/watch?v=8eBzN3Ti1lE.
WINTER PARTY
It may be called the Winter Party but that doesn’t mean you’re in for a chilly time. Dance your heart out at five full days of jam packed parties. From club nights to mixers to beach parties, Winter Party is a veritable thrill ride of sight and sound. A multitude of eye candy is a safe assumption, as are thousands of groggy travelers once the music stops. February 29 through March 5, 2012. For more information, a full schedule and tickets, visit www.winterparty.com.
