Tuesdays, Tango Lessons & Milonga
Alma de Tango is bringing the romance, passion and elegance of Tango to South Florida. Every Tuesday in the intimate atmosphere of a Buenos Aires Milonga transported to the beautiful Danielson Gallery inside the
Historic Biltmore Hotel.

To begin, the Danielson Gallery will be dressed up with the season’s festive decor. As Monica Llobet teaches the secrets of tango, the DJ will seduce you with the romantic sounds of tango. His signature mix ranging from golden era tango classics to innovative neo tango groups is sure to heat up the dance floor. In addition to the Biltmore's exceptional selection of Argentine wines, Snow Queen Vodka will be sponsoring half price cocktails. To continue with the excitement we will be raffling extra door prizes; VIP Biltmore Sunday Brunch certificates, and one of Zoe's signature autumn harvest baskets. Everyone goes home with an extra special thank you gift, and much more!!!

Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
305 445-1926

http://www.biltmorehotel.com/

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Nov 24, Book Signing, Sip Wine, Eat Pie
Meet Lee Schrager, founder and director of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, at Epicure Gourmet Market and Cafe. Schrager will be on hand to talk about and sign his new Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook (Clarkson Potter). Mingle with foodies, enjoy the aroma of traditional Thanksgiving foods being prepared in Epicure's kitchen and sip a glass of Joel Gott Wines while you get the behind-the-scenes scoop on some of America's hottest chefs! Best of all, buy a book and take home a holiday pie, compliments of Epicure. Choose from choice of pumpkin, apple-pecan or apple, while supplies last.

TIME: 1pm-4pm


Epicure Gourmet Market and Cafe
1656 Alton Road, Miami Beach
305-672-1861


Nov 11- Dec 26, Cirque du Soleil "KOOZA"
Tonight the famous artistic circus troupe opens in downtown Miami at Bicentennial Park. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions - acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. Truly an adrenaline rush of acrobatics in a crazy kingdom! Between strength and fragility, laughter and smiles, turmoil and harmony, KOOZA explores themes of fear, identity, recognition and power. The show is set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement. Get your tickets today online!

Grand Chapiteau (Big Top)
Miami's Bicentennial Park
1075 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami

 
Nov 11 - 13, Very Wolfsonian Weekend
The Wolfsonian museum marks its 15th anniversary and the celebration starts with a cultural juggernaut (similar to its collection) and escalates into a thematic Quince. Starting Thursday, November 11, from 6-8pm, in celebration of the exhibit Speed Limits, which honors the 100th anniversary of Italian Futurism, Italian Consul General Marco Rocca and other dignitaries include France's ambassador to the U.S., Pierre Vimont, will celebrate the French Consulate's 25th anniversary in Miami. French performance artist Laurent Moriceau will present Le Vin des Minutes, a piece involving --wine!  Free for members and the FIU community, $10 for members' guests.

At 8pm Friday, at the Fountainbleau Miami Beach, the Wolfsonian Visionaries will throw a Quince bash featuring Grammy-nominated Conjunto Progreso, DJ Jody McDonald. Tickets are $250 per person, $2,500 for a table.

From 12pm-6pm Saturday, is a community day, FREE to everyone.  There will be Speed Limit tours at 1pm and 2pm.  At 3pm guests can take to the nearby streets for 60-minute guided tours of the Art Deco district by foot ($2 per person) bike ($8) or Segway ($30) and then run, pedal or glide back to the museum in time to catch another Moriceau performance, this time a culinary one.

The Wolfsonian-FIU is located at 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

Nov 13- 20, Miami Short Film Festival
Miami is never short of culture and the grand finale for the fall season is the annual Miami Short Film Festival. Attracting movie directors from around the world, enjoy remarkable movies from the four corners of the world.

Short films encapsulate the comical, the unbelievable, the never-would-have-imagined, and the zaniest without the epic long 3 hour length.

Click here for movie trailer clips and tickets.



Nov 13, Opening Night of Turandot by Giacomo Puccini
Florida Grand Opera will open its season with Turandot, Puccini's last opera that premiered in 1926. It is considered by many to be the culmination of the Italian Grand Opera tradition, approaching Wagnerian scale in both the size of performing forces and the title role's legendary vocal demands. This production's Turandot, Lise Lindstrom, and Calaf, Frank Porretta, thrilled Metropolitan Opera audiences this past season, and local favorite Elizabeth Caballero returns to sing Liu. The conductor of FGO's recent Lucia di Lammermoor, Ramon Tebar, returns to lead this outstanding cast. Additional performances at the Arsht Center are November 16, 19, 24 and 27 at 8 p.m. and November 21 at 2 p.m. The production moves to Broward Center for performances on December 2 and 4 at 8 p.m.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
1-800-741-1010 (Box Office)

Nov 14, Bike Miami Days
 A city of Miami initiative to promote a healthy, active community, based on livable streets and the growing urban neighborhood that is Downtown Miami. It's free, family-friendly, and fun! Bike Miami Days is an open street event for walking, cycling, skating and enjoying your downtown area.
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Nov 14, International Art & Design Fair (downtown, Brickell area)
This inaugural event showcases a select sample of artists of every possible expression of art ranging from jewelry, paintings, ceramics, fashion and accessories design, sculptures, photography, pottery, and interior design.

The fair is held in traditional fanfare with an array of food and beverage vendors and music bands. Select restaurants will offer a pre-set Art Fair Menu to the public. Admission is FREE and the event takes place in Downtown Miami- Brickell Area on Sunday November 14th, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm. At 1421 South Miami Avenue in the Segafredo Brickell terrace. http://www.internationalartfairmiami.com/


Nov 14-21, Miami Book Fair International
The "event" season in Miami kicks off every year in November with the Miami Book Fair International where thousands of adults and children converge in downtown to discover new books, meet new and celebrated authors, and purchase books for less than retail. Highlights include Festival of Authors, the Comix Galaxy, Celebrating Mexico's Bicentennial with cuisine tastings, the Children's Alley and the all-time favorite the Street Fair (Nov 19-21). Don't miss the 26th annual event.


November 20, Duo Siqueira Lima, Classical Guitar Concert
The Miami Classical Guitar Society begins its 2010-2011 season with the amazing young Duo Siqueira Lima from Brazil! The concert takes place at the Episcopal Church Center in the University of Miami Campus, 1150 Stanford Drive, on Saturday, November 20, at 8 pm. Tickets cost $20 at the door, and $15 members, students, seniors. Parking is free. For more information, call 305-412-2494, or visit http://www.miamiguitar.org/.

The Miami Classical Guitar Society, founded in 1988, is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to promoting greater appreciation for classical guitar in our community through concerts, master classes, lectures, and competitions.

Beginning November 3rd, The Villa By Barton G. revives the age old tradition of afternoon tea in the modern heart of South Beach. Served in the breathtaking serenity of the Mosaic Garden, The Villa Afternoon Tea features a selection of exotic teas, sumptuous sandwiches and freshly baked sinful sweets.

The Villa Afternoon Tea is available Thursday through Sunday, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Cost is $55.00 per person.

For Reservations or Information Please Call 305-576-8003
http://thevillabybartong.com/villa_tea.html

Space is extremely limited; please reserve early to insure optimal seating.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday: November 5-7


30TH ANNUAL LINCOLNVILLE HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Come celebrate St. Augustine's amazing African-American heritage while enjoying great music, entertainment and family-fun activities. Headline performers include Boyz II Men, Kool and the Gang, Percy Sledge, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Guitar Shorty, the Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band, Willie Green and Joy Dennis. The Festival takes place Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Francis Field, located on Castillo Drive behind the Historic Downtown Parking Facility. General admission is $5 per person. VIP tickets are $35 - $50 for one day and $85 to $100 for three days. For more information call 904.471.1965 or visit http://www.lincolnvillefestival.com/.


Friday: November 5

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Join one of St. Augustine's most popular cultural events on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries - plus, great food courtesy of the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association. Tours begin at Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery, 131 King Street. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a complimentary shuttle service from San Sebastian Winery to most of the galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. For more information, call 904.829.0065 or visit http://www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com/.

PAINTING AND TRAVEL
Meet Roger Bansemer, the co-host of the soon-to-be-released PBS series "Painting and Travel". From 6-8 p.m., Roger will be at the St. Augustine Art Association to show some his work, talk about the show -even his pictorial account of his dive expedition to the Titanic. Admission is free. The St. Augustine Art Association is located at 22 Marine Street. For more information, call 904.824.2310.

ALL SIDES OF THE PARTHENON
Don't miss the opening reception for this fascinating exhibit devoted the Parthenon. The reception begins at 5 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Peter C. Yalanis will present a photographer's lecture titled Behind the Lens. At 6:30 p.m., Michael J. Reppas II, Esq. president of the ACRPS will present Effecting the Return of the Parthenon Marbles from London to Athens. His talk will address the aesthetic and historical importance of the Parthenon; the need for continuing education and promotion of the protection of cultural property and efforts to return looted Parthenon sculptures from London to Athens. It all takes place at St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, 41 St. George Street in St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.829.8205.

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
On Friday night, November 5, from 6:00-10:00 p.m., The Alligator Farm will host Parents' Night Out, a fun-filled evening for kids to tour the park, play games and participate in hands-on wildlife presentations. The event, which includes pizza and drinks for kids, offers parents an opportunity to enjoy a night on the town or a quiet evening at home while knowing their children are in a safe, fun environment. Parents' Night Out is open to children aged 5 to 12; costs are $25 for Alligator Farm members and $30 for non-members. For more information, call 904.824.3337.


Friday and Saturday: November 5 & 6

FLAGLER COLLEGE "OTHER WORDS" NIGHT READING
On Friday night, Lola Haskins and Wil Haygood will present a reading of their short stories and poetic works. Saturday night features readings by Terese Svoboda and Diane Wakoski. The readings take place at 7:30 p.m. in Flagler Room of Flagler College's Ponce Hall, located at 74 King Street in St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.819.6400.


Saturday: November 6

GREAT FLORIDA BEACH WALK
Walk a mile along our great beaches and upload a photo to show the world just how beautiful (and oil-free) the beaches are in the Sunshine State. Organized by VISIT FLORIDA, the goal is to provide near real-time photos of all 825 miles of Florida's beaches. To signup, go to The Great VISIT FLORIDA Beach Walk. The deadline is 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). The event runs from sunrise to 11 a.m. Professional photographer and Tourist Development Council executive director Glenn Hastings will be at the pier at St. Augustine Beach beginning at 6:30 a.m. to provide instruction in taking great beach photos. Re-enactors will be walking the beach in period clothing and sand sculptor Dave Walker will create a sand castle at Crescent Beach.

GULUWALK 5K
Get some exercise at the Guluwalk 5K run/walk departing at 9 a.m. along the beach just south of the St. Johns County Pier in St. Augustine Beach. The purpose is to raise money for war-affected youth in northern Uganda. For more information, call 904.540.5626.

FIRST FOOD, ST. AUGUSTINE AND THE BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICAN CUISINE
Come learn about the fabulous food that the earliest Floridians enjoyed. Interpretations and demonstrations of the food and foodways of early Florida and the southeastern U.S. will be demonstrated to the public by the living history group, Los Compañeros de la Cocina / The Companions of the Kitchen at the Colonial Spanish Quarter, 29 St. George Street in St. Augustine. The presentations will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and samples of food are available for purchase. For more information, call 1.877.352.4478 or email info@companyofponcedeleon.org.

PELLICER CREEK KAYAK TOURS
Escape the hustle-bustle and explore an aquatic landscape that took shape after the last Ice Age. This guided kayak tour on the remote and serene Pellicer Creek takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. An interpretive naturalist will teach proper kayaking technique - so beginners are welcome. The tour starts from Faver Dykes State Park, 1000 Faver-Dykes Rd.located off US 1 at I-95 intersection in St. Augustine. The cost is $55 per person and includes park admission, guide, and kayaking equipment. For more information or to make reservations, call 904.347.1565.

LIVING HISTORY DAY AT FORT MATANZAS
Take the National Park Service's ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas - the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons at the fort. Admission is free. Fort Matanzas National Monument is located on A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.471.0116 or visit www.nps.gov/foma

FARM TO TABLE FUNDRAISER
Satisfy your appetite and contribute to a good cause at the Farm to Table Dinner Benefit and Silent Auction at the Augustine Grille at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach. The five-course meal prepared by Northeast Florida's finest chefs will spotlight seasonal and signature dishes using fresh ingredients for local and regional farmers and artisans. The 6:30 p.m. event will benefit the Beaches Local Food Network's Children Gardening Program and Slow Food First Coast's school garden installations. The cost is $150 per person. For more information, call 904.270.0273.

Sunday: November 7

25th ANNUAL GREAT CHOWDER DEBATE
Satisfy your passion for great seafood at the Conch House Marina's celebrated annual Great Chowder Debate. More than 30 area restaurants come together to compete to see who has the best chowder. Everyone can be a judge and savor an almost limitless variety - from local favorites like Menorcan chowders to an assortment of New England chowders - made with clams, conch, lobster, scallops and crab and laced with secret concoctions of herbs and spices. The event starts at noon and runs throughout the day. All proceeds benefit the Shriners' Hospitals for Crippled Children. The Conch House Marina is located at 57 Comares Avenue in St. Augustine. For more Information, call 904.829.8646.

THOMAS PANDOLFI IN CONCERT
Pianist Thomas Pandolfi performs "the Revolutionary Piano" featuring music composed by Chopin and Liszt. Part of the EMMA Concert Series, the concert begins at 8 p.m. in the Flagler College Auditorium, located at 14 Granada Street in St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information call 904.797.2800 or visit http://www.emmaconcerts.com/.