During Miami Art Week 2021, Spectrum Miami brings brings more than 200 exhibiting galleries and artists from the Florida region, the U.S. and around the globe. We Two Together - Bronze Sculpture by Michael Alfano About Spectrum Miami, an upscale and urban curated contemporary art fair, now in its 11th year, will be located adjacent to its sister fair, Red Dot Miami. Spectrum Miami presents special programs and site-specific exhibitions that showcase the thriving art landscape of the city, informed by the 2021 curatorial theme [DOUBLE TAKE]. Art creates a deeper awareness of the experience of seeing. It asks the viewer to pay attention, slow down. It inspires viewers to look closer. Spectrum Miami showcases independent career artists, studios, and younger galleries that are pushing the boundaries in surprising and significant ways, encouraging us to take a closer look. Spectrum Miami is also where contemporary meets extraordinary, featuring the works of more than 200 exhibiting galleries and artists from the Florida region, the U.S. and around the globe. Known for its urban and upscale works of art, the five-day show attracts more than 35,000 visitors and high-networth collectors who interact with the specially curated programming, while celebrating the fine art experience with music, entertainment, and other special events. Spectrum Miami features Art Labs providing collectors with a focused look at several prominent exhibitors, each creating a site-specific exhibition, and the Spotlight Program, showcasing a specially selected group of artists who represent unique approaches to their art. The complete Spectrum Miami program will be announced in November. The Opening Night Preview for Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, with guests entering the fairs via the Radisson RED Lobby at Mana Wynwood and will feature innovative contemporary art together with Louis Jadot Wines, Pommery Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and musical entertainment. All tickets will be delivered as mobile e-tickets and must be purchased in advance of arrival. With digital ticketing, each guest’s mobile phone becomes their ticket, enabling a more streamlined and contactless entry experience. To safeguard the well-being and safety of everyone, all exhibitors, staff, and attendees will be health screened prior to entry each day. Additionally, masks will be required to be worn on the premises at all times. Dates & Times OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY Wednesday, December 1 6:00PM – 9:00PM SHOW HOURS Thursday, December 2 12:00PM – 8:00PM Friday, December 3 12:00PM – 8:00PM Saturday, December 4 12:00PM – 8:00PM Sunday, December 5 12:00PM – 6:00PM Address Mana Wynwood 2217 NW 5th Ave. (at NW 22nd Street) Miami, FL 33127 Public Access NOTE: All tickets are digital and must be purchased online. Opening Night Preview Ticket: $50 in advance / $75 beginning December 1, 2021 Total Ticket: Opening Night + 5-Day Pass: $75 in advance / $100 beginning December 1, 2021 General Admission: 1-Day Pass: $25 in advance / $35 beginning December 1, 2021 Seniors / Students, 1-Day Pass: $20 in advance / $25 beginning December 1, 2021 Online redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami/ www.facebook.com/SpectrumMiamiArtShow www.twitter.com/SpectrumMiami Frida Rose - Mixed Media by ArtNWordZ Hello - Acrylic on Plexiglass with Neon by Chlan Grant

During Miami Art Week 2021, Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami brings the following special art exhibitions listed below. Exhibition on View ‘Allan McCollum: Works since 1969’ About ICA Miami presents the first US museum retrospective for American artist Allan McCollum. Since the late 1960s, McCollum has created works that examine the art object’s relationship to uniqueness, context, and value, as well as to the museum that collects, values, and preserves it. This exhibition surveys McCollum’s output over more than five decades, and makes inquiries into the artist’s series of ‘regional projects’ created since the 1990s. In his work McCollum has used the idea of the collection to explore how we remember, care for, and privilege various material artifacts. Dates & Times Friday, November 27 - Sunday, December 6, 12 noon- 6pm Monday & Tuesday closed Address 61 NE 41st Street, Miami, FL 33137 Public Access Free Reserve Free Timed Tickets https://icamiami.org/tickets/ Website https://icamiami.org

In his new book “The Lyrics,” Paul McCartney divulges the origins of 154 of his most significant and enduring songs. Although each song’s provenance is unique, the compendium is an unprecedented resource for those hoping to better understand both McCartney’s own creative process, and, more broadly, the human creative process. As a behavioral scientist, I’ve tried to do just that in my own research into creativity. That work has led me to conclude that the insightful or “Eureka!” moment is largely a myth – an altogether naïve and fanciful account of innovation. Ingenuity actually arises from a far less mysterious combination of historical, circumstantial and accidental influences. A long and winding road to ‘Eleanor Rigby’ In a book excerpt published in the Oct. 18, 2021, issue of The New Yorker, McCartney recounts, in rich and scrupulous detail, the fascinating origins of “Eleanor Rigby” – a track that some critics view as one of the Beatles’ greatest songs. McCartney puts the lie to the stale canard that this 1966 song was the result of some sort of fully formed vision that came to him out of the blue. Instead, he underscores the unscripted and haphazard nature of his songwriting process. You might even say that “a long and winding road” – to use the name of another Beatles track – led to “Eleanor Rigby.” There’s the way snippets of memory inspired him – his mother’s bedside jar of Nivea cold cream and his doing a hodgepodge of odd jobs for an elderly woman; the role of sheer coincidence, such as his happening to spot the name “Rigby” on a tombstone or on a shop sign in Bristol; and the practical consequence of certain choices, like replacing “Hawkins” with “Rigby” and “McCartney” with “McKenzie” because of the confusing associations to possible surnames. These various strands converged to catalyze a melancholy song that’s perhaps the Beatles’ most marked departure from the rhythmic pop sound found on upbeat tracks like “Love Me Do.” An intricate web of cause and effect Without knowing the full story, people often believe that the creative things we make and do arise by premeditation – by design. I propose a dramatically different account in my new book, “As If By Design: How Creative Behaviors Really Evolve.” In the book, I point to the origin and evolution of a wide variety of innovations, such as the butterfly stroke, the high-five, the Heimlich maneuver, the moonwalk and the Iowa caucuses. Because of their striking suitability to the situation, all of them seem to have been ingeniously designed in advance. But, more often than not, these creative acts have actually arisen thanks to an intricate web of cause, effect and happenstance. Consider the butterfly stroke. The technique wasn’t instantly invented by a swimmer who one day decided to create an altogether new and faster stroke. Instead, three key factors helped give birth to the butterfly stroke. First, the context: In the 1930s, University of Iowa swim coach David Armbruster was working tirelessly with his swimmers to improve their breaststroke speed. Then, there was serendipity: Armbruster happened to notice one of his swimmers, Jack Sieg, playfully using a sideways dolphin kick underwater to produce great speed. As a result, Armbruster and Sieg experimented with the combined windmill arm stroke and belly-down dolphin kick to achieve unmatched speed. Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images Creating a new swimming stroke was never on the agenda. Indeed, these changes made to the breaststroke were never sanctioned. Only decades later did the so-called “butterfly stroke” receive sanctioning as a separate Olympic event. Perspiration leads to inspiration When it comes to the creative process, there is no one correct way or approach, and what works for Paul McCartney might not work for another talented songwriter. Consider Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang’s “Simple Song #3,” which he wrote for Paolo Sorrentino’s first English-language feature film, “Youth.” Because of the movie’s intimacy and emotionality, Lang wanted to write lyrics that might be whispered to a lover. So he deployed a highly unusual method: typing “when you whisper my name I …” into Google search to see what came up. “I got thousands of pornographic things and terrible things and things that were so specific I couldn’t really use them,” he told The Atlantic in 2016. “But I got a general catalog of what people say to their loved ones that they don’t want anyone else to hear.” From this list, Lang chose a few that aligned best with his melody and produced a desirable result. Lang had no inkling of what the final lyrics would before he began. His process could be thought of as the behavioral analog of biology’s evolutionary law of natural selection. Then there’s Academy Award-, Tony Award- and Grammy Award-winning composer Stephen Sondheim, who actually wrote an ode to the songwriting process in his 1992 song “Putting It Together.” The patter-paced lyrics are a tribute not to inspiration, but to perspiration. Sondheim writes of how composing a song is no easy matter; it demands considerable time, hard work and persistence. You must start with a firm foundation. Then, step by step, piece by piece, you must build upon it, honing the piece along the way, so that each brick signifies a real improvement. Sweating all of the numerous details in the process of “putting it together” doesn’t guarantee a payoff – the hit you seek may turn out to be a miss. But to Sondheim, any successful song requires this sort of painstaking effort. Of course, the creative process plays a role not only in the arts, but also in sports, politics, science and medicine. Regrettably, most people blithely believe that genius, inspiration, insight and foresight are the dominant forces that foster game-changing innovations. That’s why authoritative accounts like those of Paul McCartney, David Lang and Stephen Sondheim are so valuable. They’re objective explanations that better measure up to scientific scrutiny and avoid the knee-jerk impulse to evoke musty tropes like insight and genius, which really explain nothing at all. By Edward Wasserman, Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of Iowa. Special thanks to The Conversation. Top image: Evening Standard/Getty Images

‘Tis the season to indulge – guilt free! Eat Me Guilt Free baked up three delicious gift ideas to make the holidays sparkle for everyone on your list this season. Just in time for sleigh bells and sweater weather, Eat Me Guilt Free launched its limited-edition “Festive AF Holiday Bundle,” perfect for anyone who adores sweets that they can feel good about putting into their bodies. Eat Me Guilt Free is also offering its monthly Eat Me Guilt Free subscription and the Flavor of the Month subscription this holiday season. Give the gift that keeps giving – guilt free baked goods – all year long. Eat Me Guilt Free’s baked goods offer a protein-packed, low-carbohydrate ratio, making them a healthier alternative to traditional snacks. The brand never sacrifices taste or texture when creating original recipes. “Festive AF Holiday Bundle” The “Festive AF Holiday Bundle” includes holiday staples with a twist to make the holiday sweeter for a friend or loved one. 12 Eat Me Guilt Free Holiday Cheer Brownies A custom “naughty is the new nice” holiday ornament Can’t resist candy canes A full-sized stocking, ideal for stuffing Eat Me Guilt Free signature lip-shaped cookie cutter (because who doesn’t love lip-shaped cookies?) An embroidered Santa hat with the EMGF logo The Holiday Cheer is Eat Me Guilt Free’s limited edition holiday brownie and a fan favorite. The chocolate brownie encompasses deliciously decadent white chocolate chips and is coated in green and red sprinkles that are both festive and delectable, making for the perfect holiday hack to get through the season. The seasonal brownie is only available for purchase from Nov. 11 through Dec. 31, 2021. All items are packaged in a festive, red holiday “box within a box” that any guilt-free sweet lover will go gaga over and makes the unwrapping process even more exciting. The “Festive AF Holiday Bundle” will be available for purchase starting Nov. 30, 2021. The last day to order in time for Christmas delivery is Dec. 17, 2021. Each gift set is priced at $69.99 (a $90 value). For more information or to purchase the gift set, visit https://www.eatmeguiltfree.com/products/festive-af-holiday-bundle. Monthly Subscription Give the gift of Eat Me Guilt Free’s monthly subscription. With this monthly subscription, baked goods lovers can enjoy a simple and beneficial way to receive automatic shipments of their favorite items, directly to their doorstep! An added bonus: save 10% with each renewal! It’s easy to choose the delivery interval that works best with the desired frequency. And there are so many perks with the monthly subscription, including: Exclusive first tastes on all upcoming products at no additional cost Exclusive early access to purchase unreleased products Exclusive promotions and sales Access to Eat Me Guilt Free’s VIP Facebook Group Anniversary gifts at three and six months, and then every 12 months. Yes, the longer the subscription, the better the gifts become! Eat Me Guilt Free’s monthly subscription ranges from $16.20– $34.20. Peruse the products available via the monthly subscription at www.eatmeguiltfree.com/collections/subscription-products. Flavor of the Month Subscription Eat Me Guilt Free’s Flavor of the Month subscription is the perfect gift for someone who loves surprises and has an aversion to commitment! This VIP Flavor of the Month box will feature a new Eat Me Guilt Free flavor each month. The box of 12 is just $30 and is the only Eat Me Guilt Free subscription that offers free shipping. Flavor of the Month brownies are exclusive to Flavor of the Month subscribers. It’s impossible to resist Eat Me Guilt Free’s upcoming 2021 flavors, including Strawberry Feels forever (July), Butter Pecan (August), PB&J (September), Wicked Brownie (October), Carrot Cake (November), and Rocky Road (December). For subscriptions purchased as holiday gifts in December, loved ones will get to enjoy the brand new 2022 flavors including Love You So Matcha (January), Fast Love (February), Get Lucky (March), Miami Sunset (April), In Full Bloom (May), Sex on the Beach (June), I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t (July), Forbidden Fruit (August), Cafecito (September), Witches Brew (October), Let it Go Brownie (November), and Banger Brownie (December). “People want something unique for the holidays and Eat Me Guilt Free’s ‘Festive AF Holiday Bundle’ gift set, monthly subscription and Flavor of the Month subscription are gifts that can be found nowhere else,” said Eat Me Guilt Free CEO and Founder Cristie Besu, a Miami-based Cuban-American businesswoman. “Delicious baked goods without the guilt ― it’s a win-win for perfect gift giving!” For more information, please visit https://www.eatmeguiltfree.com/. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of eatmeguiltfree.com

Mallet London, founded in 2015 by unconventional entrepreneur Tommy Mallet and businessman Evren Ozkarakasli, will launch its women’s collection, Miss Mallet, in North America this fall, after the success of their men's collection debut. The brand, known for its bold yet minimalistic silhouettes with sleek soles fabricated from smooth supple leather, launches new styles each season but also maintains a core essentials collection. Signature details synonymous with the brand include the statement metal heel clip and the trademark “M” monogram. Everything is designed in London, giving a fearless edge to each carefully designed style. Price points range from $180 - $300 USD. The Miss Mallet launch will feature core styles like the GRFTR, the perfect white sneaker that is an everyday essential, and the jet black sock runner which oozes understated luxury. New styles launching this season include the GRFTR in both a pink and peach wash, and the ‘Cally’, named after the famous Caledonian Road in London, in a black and glitter combo, the perfect ‘dressed up’ sneaker. The collection will debut this November at us.mallet.com. In North America, the men’s collection is available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue and Harry Rosen. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Mallet London

The Underline unveiled its newest public art installation Wednesday, September 30. The installation, Disappearing Treasures, is Jennifer Basile’s first public project. Located next to the Oolite room on the mezzanine level of the Brickell Metrorail Station, the artwork brings beauty to a space that is used by the general public every day. The artwork highlights three native and endangered Florida birds: the Roseate Spoonbill, Roseate Terns, and the Wood Stork. The blue used in the mural is a reference to rising sea levels, and the absence of the blue sky as Brickell continues to build high-rises. Jennifer Basile is represented by LnS Gallery in Coconut Grove, located along the future path of The Underline. The Underline features a public art program that celebrates both Miami’s diverse natural and human resources. With the generous support of donors like Bonnie and Peter Dockter and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Underline will ultimately offer 10-miles of privately and publicly funded artworks that will provide an exciting artistic canvas from the Miami River to Dadeland South. “When we highlight the talents of our local artists and tell a compelling story about the importance of Miami’s resilience, we all win,” said Meg Daly, The Underline’s founder and CEO. “Once complete, The Underline will connect dozens of neighborhoods and millions of visitors through a linear park that offers art, biking and walking trails and amenities that bring our community together” The Underline opened its first phase in Brickell in February of this year. Construction of the 2.14-mile Phase 2 (running from Coral Way to SW 19th Ave.) Phase 2 began in September and Miami Dade County expects to award the design build contract for Phase 3 (from The City of Miami to Dadeland south) next year. To learn more about Disappearing Treasures, visit: www.theunderline.org/art/disappearing-treasures To learn more about the artist, visit: www.jenniferbasile.com/about To learn more about LnS Gallery, visit: www.lnsgallery.co By ML Staff. Images courtesy of The Underline

As the world deals with the trauma caused by COVID-19, World Kindness Day, observed on Nov. 13 annually, is a good opportunity to reflect on the healing potential of both large and small acts of kindness. Indeed, it was the kind acts of essential workers that helped save many lives. As a scholar of Buddhist studies, I have researched the ways in which Buddhist monks talk about kindness and compassion toward all beings. The Dalai Lama has famously been quoted as saying “My true religion is kindness.” Although there is more to Buddhism than just kindness, Buddhism’s teachings and exemplary figures, I believe, have much to offer to a world experiencing intense suffering. Loving-kindness teachings Some of the earliest Buddhist teachings developed in India – which are recorded in the Pali canon, the collection of scriptures in the Pali language – emphasized the idea of “metta,” or loving-kindness. One teaching from this collection of scriptures is the “Karaniya Metta Sutta,” where the Buddha exhorts the good and wise to spread loving-kindness by making these wishes toward all beings: In gladness and in safety, May all beings be at ease. Whatever living beings there may be; Whether they are weak or strong, omitting none, The great or the mighty, medium, short or small, The seen and the unseen, Those living near and far away, Those born and to-be-born — May all beings be at ease! In order to put these words into practice, several Buddhist teachers from North America teach meditation practices meant to develop one’s own metta, or loving-kindness. During meditation sessions, practitioners can visualize people and chant wishes of loving-kindness using variations of phrases based on the Karaniya Metta Sutta. A commonly used version is from a well-known Buddhist meditation teacher, Sharon Salzberg. May all beings everywhere be safe and well. May all beings everywhere be happy and content. May all beings everywhere be healthy and strong. May all beings everywhere be peaceful and at ease. Practitioners spread this kindness toward themselves, people close to them, people they do not know – even distant people or enemies – and finally all beings throughout the world. After visualizing this attitude of loving-kindness, practitioners find it is easier to radiate kindness toward others in real life. In addition to metta, Buddhists also practice compassion (karuna), sympathetic joy (mudita) and equanimity (upekkha) for a peaceful state of mind. Cultivating compassion Later forms of Buddhism in East Asia and Tibet developed the idea of compassion further through the figure of the bodhisattva. The bodhisattva is a practitioner who has vowed to work selflessly for the enlightenment of other beings. The development of this state of mind is known as “bodhicitta.” Bodhicitta provides the motivation and commitment to this difficult path of putting others before oneself. One practice for cultivating bodhicitta is exchanging self for others. In this practice, those on the bodhisattva path would regard the suffering of others as if it were their own and would offer help to others as if helping oneself. As the Indian Buddhist monk Santideva writes in his classic eighth-century work on the path of the bodhisattva, “The Bodhicaryavatara,” one should meditate with this sentiment in mind: “all equally experience suffering and happiness. I should look after them as I do myself.” Many bodhisattvas and their meanings The Buddhist figure most focused on kindness is the bodhisattva of compassion, known originally as Avalokiteshvara, who became popular in India by the sixth century A.D. A popular way to depict Avalokiteshvara is with 11 heads and 1,000 arms, which he uses to benefit all sentient beings. Tibetan Buddhists believe that all Dalai Lamas are manifestations of this bodhisattva. This bodhisattva is known by various names across Asia. In Nepal, the bodhisattva is known as Karunamaya, and in Tibet as Lokesvara and Chenrezig. In China, the bodhisattva is a female figure called Guanyin and portrayed as a woman with long, flowing hair in white robes, who holds a vase tilted downward so she can drop the dews of compassion upon all beings. kampee patisena/Moment via Getty images Throughout East and Southeast Asia this is a popular figure. People make offerings to seek help, especially in regards to success in business and starting a family. With practices that urge people to practice compassion toward others and with figures who can be asked to bestow it, Buddhism offers unique and diverse ways to think about and express kindness. By Brooke Schedneck, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Rhodes College. Special thanks to The Conversation. Top image credit: Debbie Hemenway/Moment via Getty images

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Kelly Blanco & Johnny Archer hosted The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Hearts & Stars Gala 2021: Riviera Maya with a special performance by five-time Grammy nominee Flo Rida at Space Park. Guests who attended this Black-Tie Gala experienced Tulum vibes and atmosphere with 5 hours of open bar including amazing products from Tita Italia Wine & Delicatessen, live entertainment, incredible food from Mau Miami, Delicious Caterer, Jealous Fork, Red South Beach, Kosushi Miami, Est.33 Thai Craft Brewery, Paperfish, Dr Smood, and Miso Picante. A refreshing open bar featuring Tita Italian Wines, Tito's Vodka, Barcardi Rum, Stella Artois, Estrella Jalisco, Bud Light Seltzer, Bulldog Gin, Espolon Tequila, Maker's Mark, Basil Hayden, Celsius, Fiji Water, and LaCroix Sparkling Water. Notables in attendance include: Aaron Butler, Albert DiVenuti, Allan Teh, Anand Dhirmalani, Ariel Milgroom, Beyond Protocol (Jonathan Manzi), Bill Dean, Brian Bodiya, Brian Vaske, Bryant McKinnie, Bridget Halanski, Bruce Galloway, Christian Cram, Constantino Mendieta, Daniel Landis, David Deshe, Eric Vainder, George Wallner, Gideon Kimbrell, Haim Yezkel, Harley Lipman, Kiki Barth, Jamie Hill, Jenni Coba, Jennifer Vitale/ Eagle Brands, Joe Michalezyk, Kurt Thompson, Lenny Roudner, Marc Laukien, Marc Leder, Michael Bay, Nigel Kneafsey, Prentice Foundation, Raj Budhrani, Ramona Messore, Rich Rinella/Robert Curran, Ryan Buckly / First Eagle Funds, Shamsu Lalani, Stephen Lee, Steve Rhodes, Thomas Shannon, Tita Italian, Todd Lindon, Traci LoMonaco/ La Croix, Valerie Sitler. To learn how you can #DoGoodFeelGood with LLF, visit www.TheLittleLighthouse.org or follow LLF on Instagram @LLFoundation. Additional information about the Gala can be obtained at www.HeartsAndStarsGala.com. By ML Staff. Image couresty of Little Lighthouse Foundation

We are pleased to announce the following VIPs wearing Gucci to the “House Of Gucci” New York Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 16, 2021 in New York City. Salma Hayek Pinault wore a custom Gucci blue velvet halter-neck long sleeve column gown with cut-out bodice detail with embroidered crystal cuffs and choker and black silk skirt with slit with black leather platform high heels and a black satin clutch. She completed her look with a Gucci High Jewelry Hortus Deliciarum white gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Image courtesy of Getty Jared Leto wore Gucci Aria look 16 chartreuse green velvet one button shawl lapel suit with tonal satin trim and flared trousers with a gold wool turtleneck sweater with all-over sequin embroidery and gold metallic leather boots. Image Courtesy of Getty Sir Ridley Scott wore a Gucci dark grey two button notch lapel suit with a blue dress shirt, black leather loafers with Horsebit detail and a multicolor dot printed silk pocket square. Image courtesy of Getty By ML Staff

The Lincoln Eatery, voted Miami’s number one food hall by the Miami New Times, opened its first pasta concept with the launch of PESTO Italian Cuisine on Nov. 11, 2021. PESTO Italian Cuisine derives from the distinctive flavors, honored traditions and rich ingredients that classic Italian cuisine is globally recognized for. The menu will be a combination of traditional entrees found in regions across the Bel Paese, as well as modern dishes boasting a strong Mediterranean influence. “We are thrilled to debut our first Italian pasta concept PESTO Italian Cuisine which offers visitors to the Lincoln Road Eatery a combination of modern dishes inspired by the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and other Italian regions in a fast casual environment,” said Alan Roth, Eatery Director at The Lincoln Eatery. Co-owners Rawad Abou Ammar and Tarek Aboudehen created PESTO Italian Cuisine around nostalgic recipes they grew up enjoying with family and friends. Ammar’s career has been built around his passion for food as he’s worked in notable restaurants across the globe. Previously he held various roles at PAUL bakeries and at restaurants in Qatar and France in addition to managing Paris's famous Laduree Restaurant. His goal is to showcase the genuine European dining experience to Miami Beach visitors and locals. Ammar conceptualized the menu and will lead all culinary efforts for the eatery. Aboudehen, who will manage the back-of-house operations and administration for PESTO Italian Cuisine, has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. “Italian cuisine is generally characterized by its simplicity, its fresh ingredients and its distinct flavors,” explained Ammar. “At PESTO Italian Cuisine, diners can look forward to a simple and flavorful meal that is healthy, reasonably priced and served quickly - the perfect spot for a tasty lunch near Lincoln Road.” The PESTO Italian Cuisine menu was built by both chef Ammar and Aboudehen. Entrees include Penne Siciliana ($15.99) served with pomodoro sauce, eggplant, fresh mozzarella and a special pesto sauce, Seafood Rigatoni ($21.99) featuring salmon and shrimp in a creamy seafood sauce, Chicken Escalope Paillard ($17.99) made with golden crispy chicken topped with linguini pasta and pesto or pomodoro sauce and Spaghetti Chicken Alfredo ($16.99) served with grilled chicken on a bed off spaghetti with creamy alfredo sauce. Modern Italian classics include the Lasagna Bolognese ($18.99), a combination of layered lasagna filled with bolognese and béchamel topped with melted mozzarella; Simple Linguini ($15.99) served with choice of homemade pesto, pomodoro and an option to add cream; and Mushroom Mac & Cheese ($13.99) served with sauteed mushrooms on a bed of creamy mac & cheese. Notable appetizers include crispy Truffle Fries ($8.99), creamy Spinach Dip ($8.99) and golden Mozzarella Sticks ($8.99). For dessert, guests can satisfy their sweet tooth with Tiramisu, Carrot Cake, Cheesecake, or Duo Chocolate for $6.99 each. With a motto, “five-star meals under five minutes” that emphasises homemade quality food, PESTO Italian Cuisine will be open daily from 11AM to 10PM. The eatery is located inside the Lincoln Eatery Food Hall. Stay up to date on PESTO Italian Cuisine by following @pesto.usa and @LincolnEatery on Instagram. For more information visit TheLincolnEatery.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of PESTO Italian Cuisine

Photo by Jana Jaffe Nearly 600 riders and crew traveled proudly from Miami to Key West on the eighteenth annual The SMART Ride, a 165-mile bicycle ride that raises awareness about and funds for Florida HIV/AIDS organizations, including Pridelines in Miami-Dade County. In doing so, they collectively raised $1,225,979, of which 100% will go to support life-changing and life-saving programs and services for people living with or affected by HIV. Since its inception, The SMART Ride has raised more than $13 million for its beneficiaries. “The SMART Ride is a family made up of selfless individuals who want to make a difference in the world, people who are fighting for a future free of HIV and AIDS. And this year, after being apart from each other for nearly two years, we saw the strength and commitment of this family in action once again,” said Glen Weinzimer, SMART Ride founder. “18 years ago we were astonished when we raised $169,000, and again 8 years ago when we broke $1 million, and now we are simply in awe when we reached $1.2 million in the midst of a global pandemic. I truly believe now more than ever that together there is nothing we cannot accomplish.” Funds from the ride are essential for the following agencies to provide quality care and services for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS: Miracle of Love, Inc., the oldest and largest non-profit minority AIDS Service Organization in Central Florida. Compass Community Center, Palm Beach County’s LGBTQ center, aims to diminish stereotypes by challenging long-standing misconceptions about the character of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Compass promotes awareness of the caring nature of our diverse community. Broward House, improving the quality of life for individuals impacted with chronic health challenges, including HIV, by providing pathways to wellness. Pridelines, which for more than 30 years has provided safe space, social support, skills building, leadership development, HIV testing and support services, referrals to competent mental health, health care and support for LGBTQ youth, their straight allies, and the community. Pridelines is Miami-Dade County’s LGBTQ Community Center. AH Monroe, Florida’s oldest continuously operating AIDS service organization and the only agency in Monroe County that serves individuals with HIV and AIDS. “We are so grateful for everyone that made this year’s SMART Ride such a success, from the riders and crew to the sponsors and donors, many of whom will never experience first-hand the impact of their generosity on the lives of the people we serve,” said Victor Diaz-Herman, C.E.O. of Pridelines, the Miami beneficiary agency. “SMART Ride provides gap funding for our programs and services that aren’t otherwise covered by grants to our clients living with HIV and those at highest risk of infection. Funds have been used to help clients relocate to access supportive networks, provided emergency housing for those experiencing homelessness which creates a barrier to accessing care, and providing rental assistance when necessary among many other important supportive services.” Photo by Mike Trottier Additional agencies will receive funding from The SMART Ride’s 10% Lifeline grant program that was created to support programs and agencies throughout Florida that are not currently on the list of beneficiaries. Since 2012, The SMART Ride has granted over $600,000 through the Lifeline fund. Agencies are encouraged to apply for the 10% Lifeline by visiting www.TheSMARTRide.org and submitting an application. The SMART Ride will be hosting a Check Presentation Ceremony in January where beneficiaries will find out how much they will receive. For more information about this years event, the Check Presentation Ceremony, or to get involved with The SMART Ride, visit www.TheSMARTRide.org. Photo by Katrice Sturgis By ML Staff

The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami congratulates its 2022 Latin GRAMMY® Award nominees. Frost alumni ruled with a total of 16 nominations once again led by 7-time Latin GRAMMY winner Julio Reyes Copello, M.M. ’00 with five and three-time Latin GRAMMY winner Federico Vindver, B.M. ‘ 08 with four. The 17 total nominations represent a broad spectrum of categories including record, album and song of the year. Alumni collaborations receiving nominations include Julio Reyes Copello, M.M. ’00 as record producer and Natalia Schlesinger, M.M. ’21 as recording engineer in the categories of Record and Album of the year, along with Jon Secada, B.M. ’83, M.M. ’86 with Frost faculty member Gonzalo Rubacalba for Best Tropical Album. These collaborations also represent the spirit, respect and success a Frost School music education can achieve. The Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® are the preeminent international honor celebrating excellence in Latin music and the only peer-presented Latin music accolade. The 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast will air live on Univision at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.  The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 19.00 (MEX)/20.00 (PAN-COL)/ 21.00 (VEN)/22.00 (ARG/CHI). Additional international broadcasting partners will be announced at a later date. Preceding the telecast is the Latin GRAMMY Premiere® ceremony, where the winners in most categories will be announced. This long-established afternoon full of unforgettable performances and heartfelt acceptance speeches will be held at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on November 18, 2021. A complete list of Frost School of Music alumni/faculty nominees is as follows: Federico Vindver, B.M. ’08 Record of the Year, as record producer for “Te Olvidaste,” C.Tangana Best Alternative Song, as Songwriter for “Te Olvidaste,” C.Tangana Best Rap/Hip Hop song, as songwriter for “Sana Sana,” Nathy Peluso Best Engineered Album, as engineer for “El Madrileño,” C.Tangana Julio Reyes Copello, M.M. ’00 Record of the Year, as record producer for “Si Hubiera As Querido,” Pablo Alboran Record of the Year, as record producer and recording engineer for “Un Amor Eterno” (Version Balada), Marc Anthony Album of the Year, as record producer for “Vertigo,” Pablo Alboran Album of the Year, as record producer for “Mis Amores,” Paula Arenas Song of the Year, as songwriter for “Si Hubiera Querido,” Pablo Alboran Natalia Schlesinger, M.M. ’21 Record of the Year, as Recording engineer for “Si Hubiera As Querido,” Pablo Alboran Album of the Year, as recording engineer for “Vertigo,” Pablo Alboran Natalia Ramirez, M.A. ’17 Album of the Year, as recording engineer for “Mis Manos,” Camilo Jon Secada, B.M. ’83, M.M. ’86 Best Traditional Tropical Album, “Solos,” Jon Secada & Gonzalo Rubalcaba Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Faculty, Frost School of Music Best Traditional Tropical Album, “Solos,” Jon Secada & Gonzalo Rubalcaba Orlando Jacinto Garcia, M.M. ’82, D.M.A. ’85 Best Classical Contemporary Composition, as composer for “Cuatro,” Orlando Jacinto Garcia, featuring Amernet String Quartet Kendall Moore, M.M. ’10, D.M.A. ’16 Best Arrangement, as arranger for “Blue in Green (Sky and Sea)” Dan Warner, alumnus Producer of the Year, as producer for “Blanco,” Ricardo Arjona By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Frost School of Music