Culture, Entertainment

Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months thru January

December 13, 2023
By Karen Escalera

Excitement in the arts and culture in Miami will keep at a high pitch after Art Basel with The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) 's Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months.The program, which runs from now to January 31, features discounts and BOGO deals from a record-breaking number of more than 35 participating partners including art galleries and exhibitions, museums, musical performances, culinary tours, and special events.

Culture

Art Week Miami ’23 Art Picks For Last Day or Online!

December 10, 2023
By Karen Escalera

In case you haven't been to the art fairs yet, here are (in my opinion) some standout works you may want to check out in this the last day of the fairs. In most cases I've also indicated the artist's name and gallery name so, even if you're not going or already went, you may want to check them out online. Note that other fairs were well worth the visit, but these were the ones I managed to go to (too much else going on).

Culture, Fashion

A Photo Gallery: Miami Art Week 2022

December 7, 2022
By Karen Escalera

On top of Art Basel and Design Miami, Miami Art Week 2022 featured over 280 galleries from 38 countries, from satellite fairs, brand activations, A-list fundraisers, and store and hotel openings, to blockchain launches and parties galore. It was so gratifying to see events happening all over Miami-Dade, from Homestead and Opa Locka to Coral Gables, Overtown, plus the expected venues. And putting on my promotional/marketing hat, Miami Art Week will surely be a boon to positive and far reaching word of mouth of Miami as a tourism destination. Since my focus was on art and design, the photo gallery of Miami Art Week 2022 is all about art with one notable exception: a visit to a popup of a favorite Italian designer whom I met at one of the first Miami Swim Week events. So here's the gallery of favorite contemporary works from the fairs.

Culture, Fashion

Best Fashion, Art, Design Spotting: Design District

December 3, 2021
By Karen Escalera

Where to go for the best fashion, art and design spotting in the Design District over the next few days? Here are my picks, with a sample of what's in store if you go there. Some of the choices are my taste, and others I've included because they're noteworthy and/or fun to check out.

Food

Where to Eat Near Art Fairs

November 29, 2021
By Karen Escalera

Where to go for lunch or a light bite near the Art Basel Miami fairs ? The challenge at Art Basel week is to find a place that’s not too crowded, so there's not a long wait. That means lesser known restaurants and eateries with a few exceptions. I didn’t write about high end restaurants, since those choices tend to be for dinner, and often get booked in advance. If you have any specific restaurant questions, go to the top bar of the blog that’s in turquoise, and click on Ask Karen. Here’s the list of my “go to” places. I've been to all of them except where indicated.

Food

Eating News October ’21- Part 2

October 25, 2021
By Karen Escalera

A top choice for stone crab delivery nationwide, ventanita with free cafecito and rum shots, new Surfside farmers' market, Vietnamese restaurant find in Miami Beach, high profile restaurant opening on the way, a paw menu at Jaguar, and the bread basket, all in Eating News for October, Part 2. If you missed Part 1, click here.

Beverage, Entertainment, Things to Do

Special Things to Do This Month – Part 1

October 11, 2021
By Karen Escalera

All out for Day of the Dead at Chotto Matte, Fort Lauderdale parks' exciting new program of experiences for all ages, world's largest street dance competition, MISO symphony in Peacock Park in the Grove, swimming extravaganza at The Biltmore, plus an advance on Art Basel Miami 2021 and more, all in Things to Do this month, Part 1.

Food, Things to Do

Lots of Eating News for August ’21 – Part 1

August 11, 2021
By Karen Escalera

Rose themed Staycation, a fun all day celebration at Wynwood Brewery this Saturday, perfect day outing for summer at the Yellow Green Farmers Market, Miami Spice pick, nightime Mexican party brunch (yes, you read right), and more, all in Eating News for August, Part 1.

Culture, Things to Do

Miami Art Week 2020, Events and Happenings

November 25, 2020
By Karen Escalera

Lamenting not getting your “art fix” from Art Basel 2020 and Design Miami? Never fear, this year to the rescue is Miami Art Week, a series of art and design events from November 27 through the first week in December. There are also some new places to grab a stylish and delicious bite. Want to continue the art party? Enter the tourism promotion body, The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) with the return of Miami Arts, Culture and Heritage Months, a program that celebrates the vibrancy and history of Greater Miami’s diverse neighborhoods and people. The two-month long initiative begins December 1 and runs through January 31. Check out what’s happening on all fronts.

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