MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL EVENTS
Late Summer Guide

Just when Northern cities are shutting down their summer programs for Fall season and gearing up for the upcoming Back to School season, Miami Beach Real Estate owners, visitors, and residents can enjoy the city's 365 days of tropical weather. The next few months will feature temperature cooling summer rain and Miami Beach special events such as: The International Ballet Festival, The SkullCandy ID Ultra Music Festival, The Brazilian Film Festival and much more. So if your ready to escape the impending freeze, visit Miami Beach and see what else the late summer months have to offer.

With all the upcoming and new festivals, fairs, restaurants, concerts and beach excursions to explore, Miami Beach residents and condo owners, most especially in Miami Beach's South of Fifth waterfront condo community will never run out of summer or things to do in South Beach, all year round.

The 15th Annual Brazilian Film Festival
August 19-27
competitive screening takes place at the Colony Theatre, with short and feature films competing for the Cristal Lens Award, the most prestigious award in Brazilian cinema outside the country. Colony Theatre 1040 Lincoln Road Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach
Website:http://www.brazilianfilmfestival.com

Skull Candy presents: ID Festival
August 25th
The first-ever, touring electronic ONLY music festival that will visit major outdoor amphitheaters throughout North America in August and September and give fans the full electronic music experience. The festival will attract electronic music lovers for a full day of relaxing, mingling, eating, drinking and of course dancing.
Website: http://idfestival.com/city/miami/

The 16th Annual International Ballet Festival
August 26th-Sept. 18th
Called the most spectacular and most important must see event in Miami Beach the International Ballet Festival will feature performances from hundreds of talented ballet dancers representing the best ballet companies and hailing from several countries across the globe.
Website: http://www.internationalballetfestival.org/

Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show
September 2-6
The premier home improvement event and informational showcase of residential decorating and remodeling with thousands of home improvement products and services on display at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Website:http://www.homeshows.net

Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic
September 22- 25th
Get enchanted in the festivities as Disney on Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic. The Dare to Dream presentation will feature Disney Prince & Princesses from The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Cinderella all on stage for a spectacular show for the entire family.
Website: http://disney.go.com/disneyonice

DocMiami International Film Festival
September 23-25th
DocMiami International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to highlighting the creative art form of documentary film making at a global level. The three-day festival will present documentary films from talented filmmakers across the country during the day and musical concerts at night.
Website:http://docmiami.org/

Miami Spice (Including Greater Miami and Miami Beach Restaurants)
Miami Spice 2011 runs until September 30. Take advantage of some amazing deals at some of the best restaurants in town. ($35 for three courses) Check out the program here: http://www.ilovemiamispice.com

OTHER MIAMI BEACH HIGHLIGHTS

Cirque Éloize iD continues at the Adrienne Arsht Center. For more information including dates, ticket prices, click here: http://arshtcenter.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=9525

Miami Spa Month 2011 runs until August 30th. Check out the great deals on some of Miami Beach's best spas. www.miamispamonth.com

Vespa Tour of Wynwood is a two-hour colorful outdoor Art Tour for $65 read more about it at: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/22/2324207/up-against-the-wall.html

Lee Klein of the Miami New Times reviews Haven (1237 Lincoln Road) "Haven should be Heaven" A great place for those seeking scintillating snacks and drinks in a stimulating environment. Read it here: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2011-07-21/restaurants/haven-a-gastro-lounge-for-hipsters/2/

The owners of Pubbelly (Miami NEw Times Best of Miami) will be opening up two new restaurants (Pubbelly Sushi and Barcoloneta & Mercat). Read the details here: http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2011/07/pubbelly.php

Vic & Angelo's will open’s at the old DeVito space on Ocean Drive. I can personally attest to the amazing food and ambiance at other existing Vic & Angelos Restaurants in SE Florida, and this is a DO NOT MISS!
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2011/07/vic_angelos_opens_in_sofi.php#more

Back to the Future on August 17 will show at the New World Symphony Soundscape (17th Street between Washington Ave & Drexel Ave).

Morgans on the Beach new South Beach location, replacing old Joe Allen space on Purdy Avenue gets a first impression review: http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2011/08/morgans_on_the_beach_seems_lik.php#more

Refurbished Art Deco gem, The Tudor House at 1111 Collins Avenue gets reviewed for impressive menu: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/04/2343303/tudor-house-stellar-food-in-a.html

The Adrienne Arsht Center has published Program I for the Miami City Ballet: Visit http://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=9992

Sleepless Night returns to Miami Beach on November 5. Check out the full program and details here: http://sleeplessnight.org/?cat=5

Art Basel returns to Miami December 1-4, 2011. Check out the website and catalogue here: http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/

CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES

1. Brian McKnight August 19th @9:00 PM The Fillmore @Jackie Gleason Theater http://www.bmcknight.com/
3. Maroon 5 August 30 @ 7pm Cruzan Amphitheaterhttp://www.maroon5.com/
4. K.D. Lang Sat 10/8 8:00p Cruzan Amphitheaterhttp://www.kdlang.com/
5. Rascal Flatts Sat 8/20 7:00p Cruzan Amphitheaterhttp://www.rascalflatts.com/
6. Marc Anthony September 16 @ 8pm American Airlines Arena http://www.marcanthonyonline.com/
7. David Sedaris Nov. 1 @ 7:30pm. The Fillmore http://www.livenation.com/David-Sedaris

Miami Beach Summer Lifestyle
A guide to Miami Beach Day & Greater Miami Night life:

There’s a heat wave sweeping the country this summer, however, Miami Beach Real Estate owners & visitors and residents have many advantages to beat the heat and still enjoy all that summer has to offer! Miami Beach Residents have a lifestyle that offers a taste of the Caribbean right in their backyards. The tropical weather, combined with exotic and cultural mix of people, enticing cuisine, amazing beaches, cool ocean breezes and nightlife offer residents and vacationers from all over the world a variety of day and night-time activities to explore without being forced to escape from or succumb to scorching temperatures.

Specifically, many of the Miami Beach condo owners in Miami Beach's South of Fifth Neighborhood can still get out and enjoy amazing events and places like the many water-themed escapades. Miami Spice, a restaurant promotion of fine Miami cuisine from celebrated chefs; High Bar a new roof-top lounge the Tudor House in South Beach, a Marc Anthony concert, Miami Spa Month, Miami Salsa Congress and a list of other great outings. Click here to see what’s up this month and indulge in the Miami lifestyle.

Miami Beach Lifestyle Events

Cirque Eloiza iD in collaboration with Cirque de Soleil begins July 26th to August 7th on the stage of the Ziff Ballet Opera House at Adrienne Arsht Center (1300 Biscayne Boulevard) More Information: http://www.arshtcenter.org/cirqueid/

Miami Spa Month began July 1st but will run through August 31st . Miami Beach residents and condo owners can check out the great deals on local spa packages and treatments: http://www.miamispamonth.com/

Miami Spice 2011 starts August 1st to September 30 and offers affordable dining options and special three-course, prix-fixe meals at participating restaurants. Almost all of the Miami Beach condominium and homeowners I know take advantage of the fantastic gourmet menus offered at the best local restaurants!http://www.ilovemiamispice.com

Miami Salsa Congress is a five day music and dance festival begins August 3rd-7th at Fontainebleau Condos & Hotel in Miami Beachhttp://www.miamisalsacongress.com

The Five Best Restaurants in Miami Beach by the Miami New Times:

The Miami New Times dishes on its selection of the top Miami Beach restaurants. Pubelly (1418 20th St http://pubbelly.com/) was chosen as the number one pick for the Best of Miami 2011 edition but the Times also chose 5 top restaurants in Miami Beach that tantalizes the palate. Click here for the post:

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2011/07/five_best_restaurants_on_south.php#more

1.The Royal at The Raleigh Hotel 1775 Collins Ave http://raleighhotel.com
2.AltaMare 1233 Lincoln Rdhttp://altamarerestaurant.com
3.The Cafe at Books & Books 927 Lincoln Rd http://booksandbooks.com
4.Sardinia Ristorante 1801 Purdy Ave http://sardinia-ristorante.com
5.Macaluso's Italian Cuisine -1747 Alton Rd http://macalusosmiami.com/

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

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CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES:

1.Cirque Eloiza iD Jul 28 Adrienne Arsht Center http://www.cirque-eloize.com/en/home
2.Tech N9ne July 29 The Culture Room http://www.therealtechn9ne.com/
3.Selena Gomez July 28 @ 7pm Count de Hoernle Amphitheaterhttp://www.selenagomez.com/
4.Ke$ha August 7 @ 7:30pm Bayfront Park Amphitheater http://www.keshasparty.com/
5.Maroon 5 August 30 @ 7pm Cruzan Amphitheater http://www.maroon5.com/
6.Marc Anthony September 16 @ 8pm American Airlines Arena http://www.marcanthonyonline.com/