AUGUST 2013
Miami Spice Restaurant Program (Aug. 1- Sept. 30) If you’re visiting during August or September, don’t miss a chance to savor some of our area’s most spectacular cuisine. Greater Miami and the Beaches’ top restaurants offer mouth-watering meals at incredible savings. Various restaurants throughout Greater Miami and the Beaches, 305-539-3000, iLoveMiamiSpice.com
Brazilian Film Festival of Miami (18-25) The Inffinito Festival Circuit arrives in Miami for the 16th edition of the Brazilian Film Festival of Miami. The Competitive Screening takes place once again 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. Various theaters throughout Miami Beach, 305/600-3347, brazilianfilmfestival.com
September 2013
XVIII INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL OF MIAMI – AUG 30 – SEP 08 2013
The Festival, the only one of its kind in the State of Florida, is responsible for bringing to Miami-Dade County the works of over 200 artists from more than 20 ballet companies representing countries from Europe, Asia, Latin America and North America. The festival incorporates film, art, literature and live performances to provide an event that serves the diverse audience of Miami-Dade County. The festival will take place at six different venues across Miami-Dade County including: Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, Lehman Theater at Miami Dade College North Campus and Colony Theater. internationalballetfestival.org
OCTOBER 2013
Miami Attractions Month (1-31)
Experience Greater Miami and the Beaches’ many unique attractions during October and enjoy special discounts on admission to Miami’s top attractions. Various attractions throughout Greater Miami and the Beaches, 305-539-3000, MiamiAttractionsMonth.com
Miami International Wine Fair
19 – 20 October 2013, Miami, United States
Miami Beach Convention Center, Art Deco District/South Beach – www.miamiwinefair.com
The Miami International Wine Fair is open to wine producers from around the world, importers and/or distributors eager to increase their sales in the US market. Thanks to the Wine Fair’s innovative Buyers Program, exhibitors are guaranteed meetings with pre-qualified buyers interested in their products. Over 1,900 meetings were organized last year alone resulting in estimated sales of 460,000 9L cases of wine.
The Wine Fair is always a great platform to find new importers and distributors in the United States, but with wine sales growing rapidly throughout the Americas, you should expect to see an increasing number of buyers (importers) coming from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America as well. Finally, in order to better serve the needs of the thousands of local restaurants and retailers attending the show, we created The Florida Room, a subsection within the Wine Fair dedicated exclusively to wineries with distribution in the state of Florida. Spirits, gourmet foods, wine tour operators and wine accessory companies are welcome and always present, but typically 85% of our exhibitors are wine producers, importers and/or distributors.
Miami/Broward One Carnival (13)
With over 20 masquerade bands and 6 steel bands parading and competing for “Band of the Year” bragging rights, the streets of Miami Gardens will be adorned with beautiful, colorful and intricate costumes along with the infectious musical sounds of soca. Enjoy live concerts throughout the day, Caribbean food and drinks, parades and much more! The International Caribbean Village will showcase goods and services from the Caribbean.
Sun Life Stadium, 2269 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens, 305-653-1877, www.miamibrowardcarnival.com
NOVEMBER 2013
Miami Live Music Month (1-30) To celebrate Greater Miami’s live music scene, Miami Live Music Month promotes the area’s diverse live music venues and the great musicians that play in them.
Various locations throughout Greater Miami and the Beaches, 305-539-3000, MiamiLiveMusicMonth.com
NASCAR’s Ford Championship Weekend (15-17) A three-day championship tradition unlike any other, where NASCAR crowns its champions in all three of its top national divisions-the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series. Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts NASCAR during Ford Championship Weekend for the 10th consecutive year featuring five-time Champ Jimmie Johnson, South Florida resident Juan Pablo Montoya and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. racing for NASCAR’s biggest prize: the Sprint Cup Trophy. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m., Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Speedway Blvd., Homestead, 866-409-7223, homesteadmiamispeedway.com
Miami Book Fair International (17-24) One of the nation’s finest and largest literary gatherings treats book lovers to more than a week of cultural and educational activities, including author readings, book signings, the Evenings With series, the IberoAmerican Authors program, the popular Street Fair on the actual closed streets of downtown Miami surrounding the campus, Children’s Alley, and much more. Miami Dade College, 300 NE 2nd Ave., Downtown Miami Area
305-237-3940, miamibookfair.com
South Florida International Auto Show (NOV. 8 – 17, 2013
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach – Art Deco District/South Beach
Serving as a venue for national product introductions, the auto show showcases more than 1,000 new car, truck, van and SUV models from more than 40 of the world’s leading manufacturers – a sight auto enthusiasts wait all year to see. Big changes are in store this year for fans of this signature South Florida event, including new exhibits. Make sure to check out: Eco Experience and its indoor electric vehicle test track, Topless in Miami’s display of convertible cars in a picturesque Miami environment, and Havana Classics, a spin-off of Memory Lane celebrating nostalgic moments from the 50s. Ride & Drive events, including Camp Jeep will also return to Convention Center Drive. sfliautoshow.com
DECEMBER 2013
Art Miami (3-8) This premier fair celebrates its 22nd anniversary as it kicks off the opening day of Art Week. World-famous for its extraordinary variety, outstanding quality and its stylish gallery-like decor, Art Miami showcases the best in modern and contemporary art from more than 100 international art galleries and prominent art institutions. An Art Basel satellite event.
Art Miami Pavilion, 3101 NE 1st Ave., Wynwood Area, 520-529-1108, art-miami.com
Art Basel Miami Beach (5-8) Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design.
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach – Art Deco District/South Beach
305/674-1292
artbasel.com
Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival (DEC. 2013)
Miccosukee Indian Village
Mile Marker 70, US Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail), Everglades Area
miccosukee.com
The annual gathering of the Miccosukee Tribe takes place during the last week of the year.
The objectives of this Festival are to celebrate and share the cultural creativity of the Native American Indian Tribes, while simultaneously raising funds for educational programs and the development of our youth.
The Festival enables visitors to learn about the heritage and lifestyle of the Native American Indian Tribes. Additionally, it showcases artwork and clothing designed by Native American Indian artisans and performances by Native American dancers and singers. Visitors can enjoy authentic, American Indian foods, storytelling, Miccosukee artifacts in the museum, watch alligator demonstrations and experience the Everglades on airboat rides. The experience is sure to be a fun-filled, entertaining, and cultural family day.