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There has been an awful lot of dance related activity on the uVu site this week, not just because we are really excited about the upcoming Great Performances on the Miami City Ballet (October 28 at 9pm on WPPBT2 -shameless plug).
Here is a sample from Belly Dancing to Swing, check out www.uvuvideo.org for more.
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gen ñ's Meli Hernandez talks to Taylor Lautner about his exciting new movie Abduction, going from wolf to sex symbol to action hero, the exciting cast and his favorite parts of making the film. They even answer questions from Taylor's Fans! There's even time for a few questions about Monday Night Football, The Patriots vs. Dolphins and Martial Arts! Welcome to Miami Mr. Lautner! We're happy to have you here! Abduction, from Lions Gate Films, starts this week. Get the theme song 'Welcome to Miami' at www.luisbeyra.com
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From the Museum of Art: Fort Lauderdale
Primordial: Paintings and Sculpture by Isabel De Obaldía, 1985 - 2011
Demons, gods and beasts are the subjects of this mid-career retrospective of the work of Panama-based artist Isabel De Obaldía, who places herself in the long line of modern ‘primitive’ artists – from Paul Gauguin to Diego Rivera – who explore the art of ancient cultures. In De Obaldía’s case, her work is inspired by the simplicity and power of pre-Columbian art, examples of which are included in this installation. Incorporating symbols from ancient Panamanian and Colombian art, De Obaldía’s glass sculptures are individually kiln cast, infused with color and their surfaces hand-ground and engraved to confer a semblance of antiquity. Grace Glueck of The New York Times has written of her sculptures that they “glow with a gentle translucence that gives them a presence more spectral than physical.”
Born in 1957 in Washington, D.C., De Obaldía was raised in Panama, where her father, Guillermo Trujillo, is a celebrated painter. She studied architecture at the University of Panama and drawing at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. She received her B.F.A. in graphic design and cinematography from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1979 before continuing her studies at the Art Students League in New York City. Since 1987, she has worked with glass at the world-renowned Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington, where she is a member of the International Council. De Obaldía currently lives and works in Panama City.
Primordial: Paintings and Sculpture by Isabel De Obaldía, 1985 – 2011 is organized by the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Studio Glass Movement, which came to life on the grounds of the Toledo Museum of Art in 1961. Begun by ceramicist Harvey Littleton and chemist Dominick Labino, the Movement led to the formation of glass schools and studios located across the country, with significant concentrations of art glass production in and near Seattle, Washington. The nearby Pilchuck Glass School, where De Obaldía learned glass casting and engraving, has become a mecca for glass artists from all over the world. With an emphasis on the artist as the creator of one-of-a-kind objects in glass, the Studio Glass Movement has expanded the language of art to include glass making and provided new outlets for contemporary artists and glass to come together.
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Medley-based Navarro Discount Pharmacy is in the midst of a major business-model revamp, fueled by an aggressive 20-store expansion, a new e-commerce site and the upcoming launch of a private-label brand, Vida Mia.
Leading Navarro’s strategic growth and its 1,400 employees is Juan M. Ortiz, who was named CEO in July after serving as the company’s chief financial officer since 2008.
Navarro – which is the largest Hispanic-owned pharmacy chain in the US – plans to grow its wholesale business and launch a specialized-medicine pharmacy as new revenue generators.
“Specialty pharmacies, as the name implies, focus on certain disease states,” Mr. Ortiz said. “We’re going to focus on providing specialty medication for oncology, for rheumatoid arthritis and for HIV in South Florida.”
Through these initiatives the company aims to broaden its reach beyond Miami-Dade County, expanding wholesale operations to the Caribbean and Latin America and delivering Hispanic goods through online sales to areas across the US where they aren’t readily available.
“The goal there is to reach customers that we would not normally reach through our brick and mortar,” Mr. Ortiz said. “The Hispanic market is underserved in this country, and that’s a great way to address that need.”
Mr. Ortiz discussed Navarro’s growth plans, why he places a major emphasis on customer service and how being a “discount” store helps long-term with Miami Today reporter Jacquelyn Weiner at Navarro’s Medley headquarters.
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On September 14, 2011, Padre Alberto Cutié spoke to the congregation at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church in Plantation, FL about his candid memoir, “Dilemma” which told the story of his personal experiences for 25 years as a young man discerning, preparing and living in the Roman Catholic priesthood.
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uVu begins a new feature, 3 Minutes With, and we kick it off with one of our favorite pundits.
Long time viewers of Washington Week will remember Juliet Eilperin as a frequent guest on that program, but her work for the Washington Post on the environmental beat opened the door on a chance to write a book on sharks. "Demon Fish" is the result and we had a chance to sit down with Ms. Eilperin before she spoke at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art.
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Sharing a united passion for the 2011 Miami Carnival in the Gardens, set to take place on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 12 noon, the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee is positioned to produce one of the biggest and most vibrant cultural presentations that the South Florida area has ever witnessed. 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. With a significant impact on tourism, Miami Carnival in the Gardens has become a staple event within the fabric of South Florida.
This year’s sponsors include Carib Beer, Caribbean Airlines, Western Union, McDonalds, Vox3 Communication, NBC, New Times(Broward and Miami), Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce- Expo 2011, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, Hot 105 and “With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council,the Miami -Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.”
The Carnival connoisseur has a myriad of signature events to choose from. The season kicks off with a host of celebratory activities that commence with the Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant on Sunday, September 24 at the Lou Rawls Center (Florida Memorial University). The pageant in its (6th year), has afforded an opportunity for young women of Caribbean descent to become an ambassador of their rich and multi-cultural Caribbean heritage.
Continuing the legacy of supporting young people, the Jr. Carnival will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Central Broward Regional Park (3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311) from noon to 7pm. This is a free event that will include a parade of bands and masqueraders, bounce house, face painting and other fun activities for the kids.
Saturday, October 8th at Sun Life Stadium, the non stop soca party known as SocaFest (Formerly held at the Coconut Grove Convention Center) will take place from 11pm-4am with an all-star lineup of heavyweights in the Soca music industry including Roy Cape featuring Blaxx, Dil E Nadan, Spectrum Band (USVI), Destra, Edwin Yearwood, Mr. Vegas, Tizzy, and much more.
The climax of the week is the 2011 Miami Carnival in the Gardens parade of bands on the streets of Miami Gardens and a live concert in Sun Life Stadium with a line up of soca’s leading performers that includes Alison Hinds, Ongu & Red Hot Flames (Antigua’s # 1 Band), International Soca Artist, Talpree (Spice Island, Grenada) sought out soca/ragga soca artist Benjai, (Trinidad and Tobago) energetic soca artist Skinny Fabulous (St. Vincent and The Grenadines) and the Master, Iwer George (Big Man In Business).
(Pictures by Islandbox.com)
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Mindy McIlroy began her journey in real estate at Terranova Corp. 15 years ago as administrative assistant to its leader, Stephen Bittel.
But her hard work and drive revealed potential for much more and she was given the opportunity to learn the sale and leasing side, leading to her current role as executive vice president.
In this position, Ms. McIlroy focuses on marketing the company’s services, retail leasing and developing new business.
Despite the economic challenges, the company’s real estate practice continues to grow and it seeks to hire new associates.
“The immediate focus that we have is that we have to hire,” Ms. McIlroy said. “We are hiring in every department within our company, which I think definitely speaks to our optimism with what’s happening with our industry.”
Terranova acquired three retail buildings on the popular corridor Lincoln Road earlier this year and also handles the leasing of the retail complex CocoWalk in Coconut Grove.
Most recently, it was selected to lease the retail space at the parking garages of the new Marlins ballpark.
“So our role there is just to lease, lease, lease, I mean we just need to get that thing full,” she said. “Our goal is to try to get some of these restaurants opened by game day which is quickly approaching in April.”
Ms. McIlroy discussed her responsibilities, market trends and what’s ahead for Terranova with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the company’s Miami Beach headquarters.
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What takes place in Washington doesn’t stay in Washington. Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater talked about the federal debt crisis’ impact on Florida as well as Florida’s own financial condition when he addresses the Forum Club Sept. 12.
The event was a homecoming of sort for the fifth-generation Floridian and former North Palm Beach resident and Florida Senate President.
Atwater, a Republican, began his legislative career as a member of the Florida House of Representatives in 2000. Two years later, he ran for and was elected to the Florida Senate, representing a constituency that included parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties. After chairing high profile Senate committees, Atwater served as Senate President from 2008-2010.
As a community banker for more than 25 years, his background provides him with unique insights in banking, insurance, finance and fiscal responsibility. He has served on boards for the United Way of Palm Beach County, Boy Scouts of America, Children’s Home Society of Broward, 5-Star Magnet Program of Palm Beach Gardens High School, Roger Dean Stadium Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of Commerce.
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The official poster for the 2011 Miami Book fair International was unveiled on September 12th at the new trendy City Hall, The Restaurant in Miami.
For the first time this year, two posters were featured.
The first one was created by artist Grace Zong for the Children's Alley.
Born in Evanston, Illinois, Zong moved to South Korea at seven. she returned the U.S. to study illustration at Rhode Island School of Design.
She has been spending her time between the U.S and South Korea ever since where she works as a teacher and translator. Her first picture book was published in 2010, Orange Peel's Pocket.
The official poster for the fair itself (left) was created by Ye Hongxing, a Chinese artist with major exhibit around the world. She lives in Beijing but attended the poster unveiling in Miami.
The restaurant was full with authors and book lovers and they all anticiated the 2011 fair which features a great line up of new authors and international ones.
The reception lasted two hours and the crowd enjoyed hors d'oeuvres from the restaurant such as egg rolls, gourmet pizza, smoked salmon or spinach empanadas.
Alina Interián and Mitchell Kaplan hosted the evening.
Both posters received great feedbacks from the crowd. Some even said that it was the best poster they ever saw for the book fair as it showcases colors and diversity, traits similar to the city of Miami.
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