Have I ever got unique things to do in October and coming up — Latin Restaurant Weeks, film, hot ticket SIX The Musical, Redland orchid festival, international auto show, and an art trip to Rome. Plus, disturbing news about the Tower Theater and what to do about it.
Miami Spice deals are over for this year but never fear, October 7-22 brings Latin Restaurant Weeks , El Tour de Sabor. In partnership with GrubHub Community Fund and Feed the Soul Foundation, the promotion features Latin-owned culinary businesses and talent, including restaurants, bakeries, chefs, bartenders and food trucks. Expect special values for brunch, lunch and dinner as well as cocktail promotions, all selections that reveal the authenticity of the fare of their culture.
Find a signature dish or an entire curated pre fixe menu to showcase the special Latin flavors from the numerous participants. Restaurants include La Catrina, Bachour, Amigo Grill, Fusion Fuego, Bachour, Jaguar Restaurant, Havana 1957, Morelia Gourmet Paletas, CH’I, Botanico Gin & Cookhouse, Tequiztlan Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar, and more.
For more information about Latin Restaurant Weeks, its events and participating restaurants, please visit www.latinrestaurantweeks.com.
The smash hit SIX The Musical about the six wives of Henry VIII will be at the Arsht Center October 25 to 30. Featuring an all-woman cast and all-woman band, SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” For tickets, click here.
Beginning October 6th, families and movie-goers alike will have a new spot to watch a movie: Pérez Art Museum Miami. Bring a blanket or lawn chair because this movie will be displayed on 60-ft floating screens
on the bay. Ballyhoo Media and PAMM are bringing this experience to South Florida residents for free. The monthly screenings will run from October 6 through December 22, 2022 and will showcase three movies .Movie Series at PAMM:
- Thursday, Oct. 6 – In the Heights at 6 pm |RSVP HERE
- Thursday, Nov. 3 – Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am at 6 pm |RSVP HERE
- Thursday, Dec. 22 – The Holiday at 6 pm |RSVP HERE
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the first movie in the series (10/6) will be Lin Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed In the Heights. Directed by Michael Chu, the Golden Globe nominated film is a celebration of heritage and community that is sure to make you dance and sing-along.
For National Novel Writing Month, the November showing (11/3) will be Toni Morrison: The Pieces I am. This documentary chronicles the legendary Nobel and Pulitzer prize-winning author’s life. Through the lens of her own literature, the film explores themes of race, art, and America. Featuring many of her colleagues, the documentary intimately examines her life from her childhood through her book tours with Muhammad Ali, advocacy with Angela Davis and more. Lastly, to ring in December festivities, the final showing of the series will be instant classic romantic comedy, The Holiday. Starring Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black, this film chronicles two women from opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean who exchange their homes hoping to escape heartbreak during the holiday season.
RSVP for the FREE movie series by visiting pamm.org/events/ or through the links above. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Like outdoor cinema? In case you missed it, check out the writeup on the new rooftop outdoor cinema club in Miami Beach. Click here.
Speaking about film, I was disturbed to read that the City of Miami has declined to renew Miami Dade College’s management agreement of the Tower Theater in Little Havana. Also, the City has sent a termination letter to MDC which, if not revoked, would end their operation of the Tower Theater on January 2, 2023. According to the interim executive director of the Theater, Nicolas Calzada, there was no reason given for the termination and MDC has never relied on the city for funding. This can mean the end of cinema at the Tower for the foreseeable future, and if there’s new management, the end to the kind of world class cinema it has stood for. This would be a loss to the cultural community in Miami, a loss to Little Havana as many people go to see a film and stay for a meal and shop, thus having an economic impact, and maybe even a loss of an architectural icon if the Tower is demolished. If you want to voice your opinion, write to the mayor and city commissioners. Please find the public list of key city contacts HERE.
The Redland International Orchid Festival returns to the Fruit & Spice Park October 7-9. One of the largest orchid festivals in the country, the event it hosted at its garden that’s a gardener’s dream. For more information, click here.
Car enthusiasts from near and far look forward to the Miami International Auto Show every year. This weeklong event at the Miami Beach Convention Center from October 15-23 showcases hundreds of new cars and offers demonstrations from an international assortment of automakers, classic car clubs and enthusiasts. For more information click here.
Topping the list for super special things to do in October:
Looking for a last minute trip idea, something different for an art lover? Rome Art Week is October 24 to 29. My client, the wonderful Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese near the famed Borghese Gardens and Spanish Steps has made it easy with their art week experience.
Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, together with Kiki Beccaria and Christopher Daley deSarzana of Italian bespoke travel company DolceDiscovery, introduce a new Rome Art Week Experience for insider access.
To start, guests will visit the “Among the locales of the Baroque – Gagosian” exhibit. Next, they will experience “Lights, Shadows and… Neo-Gothic Nightmares,” a vernissage that includes an immersion into history and contemporary art on the Via Appia. Finally, they will be guided through “Eloquent Space” at a private artist’s studio in an intimate home gallery with a terrace view overlooking Rome. The tours, each lasting four hours, are divided into three moments – the story of the physical environments through crucial historical identity, contemporary art galleries and their vision, and the events being celebrated.
For those looking to venture beyond the city, an optional full day escape is available to visit a baroque villa with garden and water features accompanied by a contemporary art themed private garden. This “Land of Art and Artful Land” experience allows guests to enjoy autumn in Tuscia with the natural colors and foliage. A relaxing visit to a local natural hot spring can be added to follow the tour’s activities as an additional inclusion.
All activities include an English speaking guide, entrance fees and donations, and transportation.The new Rome Art Week package also includes a three-night stay at Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, breakfast each day, and one dinner at the hotel’s rooftop Settimo Restaurant for two people.
The Rome Art Week package starts at €950 per day in a superior room and €1,250 per day in a luxury room. A three night minimum applies. For reservations, email h1312-re@sofitel.com. For more info on Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, visit https://all.accor.com/hotel/1312/index.en.shtml#origin=sofitel.
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Love the Rooftop cinema Karen. Went to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show last night on this wonderful outdoor screen, great headphone sound, Adirondack chairs (available in single or couples format) offering wine and snacks and a spectacular view of South Beach. Ideal with friends, a loved one or even a great first date idea!