In November 2020, Gucci presented the Ouverture collection. OUVERTURE of Something that Never Ended, was released through a seven-episode mini-series screened during GucciFest, an innovative digital fashion and film festival. Shot in Rome and co-directed by filmmaker Gus Van Sant and Alessandro Michele, the seven-part film series starred actress, artist and performer Silvia Calderoni in a surreal daily routine in the city, encountering a series of international talents and Friends of the House, including: Paul B. Preciado, Achille Bonito Oliva, Billie Eilish, Darius Khonsary, Lu Han, Jeremy O. Harris, Ariana Papademetropoulos, Arlo Parks, Harry Styles, Sasha Waltz and Florence Welch. The seven episodes were released daily through the course of the festival as an exclusive broadcast and gradually revealed the new collection each day. Click below to launch slideshow > Ivory-black-multicolor G rumble printed viscose-lined single breasted, long sleeve jacket with embroidered label - $3,800 Ivory-black-multicolor G rumble printed viscose-lined masculine fitted vest - $1,400 Black-ivory-multicolor Gucci playboard printed crêpe de chine long puff sleeve shirt with self fabric bow detail on the front - $1,700 Cream-black culotte tweed damier pants - $1,800 Medium tote in multicolor python with Bamboo handles with orange fluo leather belt, detachable shoulder strap and Double G detail - $6,900 Click below to launch slideshow > Golden tan curly shearling caban with hairy shearling detail -$8,300 Yard-multicolor stone washed light felted cotton crew-neck sweatshirt with print detail - $1,100 Flare-sunkissed lightweight cotton canvas with Gucci bee embroidery detail- $880 Slip on sneaker in transparent rubber with Gucci iconic details - $890 Medium top handles tote with allover embroidery, brown leather trim and adjustable leather shoulder strap - $4,900 Click below to launch slideshow > Ivory-multicolor eco solarised organic linen canavs crew-neck, long sleeve tunic dress with floral embroidered details - $3,500 Shamrock-multicolor military cotton drill treated long pants with elastic waistband - $1,300 Gucci Beloved small hobo in black leather with metallic piston closure #GucciBeloved - $2,300 Click below to launch slideshow > Dark brown-ivory-multicolor shades lines printed silk all-over plissé V-neck, long sleeve long dress with flounces detail on the front - $4,900 Small shoulder bag in coral pink straw with detachable chain shoulder strap and Horsebit detail - $1,750 Click below to launch slideshow > Black-multicolor rhombus check printed viscose-linen single breasted, long sleeve jacket with embroidered label - $3,900 Black-multicolor new check printed viscose-linen masculine fitted vest - $1,400 Black-camel-multicolor check stripe printed twill long sleeve shirt - $1,400 Black-camel- multicolor rhombus check printed viscose-linen flare pants - $1,700 Gucci Beloved small shoulder bag in beige and brownish red leather with blue trim and Horsebit detail #GucciBeloved - $2,850 Click below to launch slideshow > Gardenia-multicolor cotton-wool plain and needle punched stitch crew-neck, long puff sleeve top with embroidered flower details - $1,980 Vibrant turquoise-multicolor muline all-over pleated midi skirt with contrast leather details - $1,980 Gucci Beloved small chain shoulder bag in red leather with pink leather trim and white enameled tiger head #GucciBeloved - $2,850 Click below to launch slideshow > Bracknell cotton nylon ripstop blouson with interlocking G patch detail -$2,280 Pink sablé shirt - $750 Turqoise lightweight cotton canvas short pants with Gucci bee embroidery detail - $880 Leather sole moccasin in bordeaux leather with Horsebit and web detail - $850 Gucci Beloved small hobo in white leather with metallic piston closure #GucciBeloved - $2,300 Click below to launch slideshow > Red-multicolor graphic poppy printed organdy long sleeve long dress with self fabric bow detail on the front - $4,900 Gucci Beloved small shoulder bag in red and blue leather with butter color trim and Double G torchon detail #GucciBeloved - $2,390 The Ouverture collection is now available on Gucci.com and in stores. Gucci is located at the Miami Design District Address: 139 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137. Tel: (786) 915-8710 By ML staff. Image(s) by Gucci

Constellation Culinary Group unveiled its latest event space in the heart of Wynwood, Miami’s arts and culture district. SGWS Wynwood is a 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose center with a focus on hospitality and education. The expansive, modern-industrial venue features four versatile event spaces for meetings and events with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. Constellation will provide culinary offerings for corporate, culinary and social events and activations of all sizes. Guests are greeted by a stylish lobby area that leads directly into the venue’s Mixology Lounge (1,624 square feet), which features an expansive 30-foot bar with state-of-the art equipment. This space is ideal for a seated or reception-style event, as well as mixology courses, and comfortably accommodates 120 standing, 90 seated and 50 for a classroom setup. Situated on the east side of the lounge is the Demonstration Kitchen, led by Constellation Culinary Group’s exceptional culinary team. The Demonstration Kitchen, which has been fitted with Titan equipment, is a chef’s dream to provide the best-in-class dining experiences and custom-crafted menus with locally-sourced ingredients.. Whether clients are looking to host a wine or cocktail-focused dinner, chef pop-up, master class, pairing seminar, or product launch, SGWS Wynwood has access to the best beverage and culinary talent – including renowned sommeliers, mixologists, and chefs – to help curate a custom experience for you and your guests to enjoy. The Founder’s Room (1,302 square feet) is an intimate space for dinners, wine tastings, or meetings with a 24-foot long custom-built walnut table as its centerpiece. High ceilings and natural light create an open yet warm atmosphere for one-on-one connections and engaging conversations. The Tasting Room (1,297 square feet) is equipped with a built-in bar, as well as high ceilings and extensive seating options. This room is designed for interactive events such as wine tastings, cocktail receptions and seminars. SGWS Wynwood incorporates the industrial style found throughout Wynwood with warm neutral tones and natural light to provide a highly customizable space for clients. The venue is taking rigorous safety precautions including the use of an infrared thermal imaging system, daily self-screening, a facility mandate on face masks/coverings, the enforcement of social and physical distancing, and housekeeping services with scheduled surface sanitation guidelines. In addition, events must follow all city, county and state safety regulations. Valet parking and self-parking are available.- By ML Staff. Images by Constellation Culinary Group

To ensure children have access to nutritious meals during the Summer Break, Broward County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services (BCPSFNS) will distribute free curbside grab-and-go meal bundles. Starting Tuesday June 15, meals will be distributed on Tuesdays during a curbside distribution. Meal bundles may be picked up from select schools during the school’s designated distribution time. The grab-and-go meal bundles are available to ALL children 18 years and younger, regardless of eligibility status. Children don’t have to attend a Broward County Public School (BCPS). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the Summer Feeding Program, allowing BCPS to offer meals at no cost to all children in the community. When: Tuesdays starting June 15. Meal distribution times vary by school location during the school day. Visit www.browardschools.com/food-service, call 211 or contact your nearest school for individual service times. How: Children or their parents can pick up multiple meals at a time by walking or driving through the car or bus loop to reduce risk of exposure. Parents must provide identification for their child in order to pick up meals if the child is not present. The recommended forms of identification include student ID, report card or birth certificate, and the ID must be presented at each meal service. Where: Bair Middle Bethune Elementary Blanche Ely High Boyd Anderson High Coconut Creek High Coral Glades High Coral Springs High Coral Springs Pre K-8 Croissant Park Elementary Crystal Lake Middle Cypress Elementary Deerfield Beach Middle Dillard High Driftwood Elementary Embassy Creek Elementary Endeavor Primary Learning Center Fairway Elementary Falcon Cove Middle Flanagan High Gator Run Elementary Glades Middle Gulfstream Academy North Hollywood Hills High Indian Ridge Middle Lake Forest Elementary Lakeside Elementary Liberty Elementary McArthur High Millennium 6-12 New Renaissance Middle Norcrest Elementary North Andrews Gardens Elementary Orange Brook Elementary Panther Run Elementary Park Lakes Elementary Pioneer Middle Plantation Elementary Plantation High Quiet Waters Elementary Sawgrass Elementary Sea Castle Elementary Seminole Middle Silver Trail Middle South Broward High Stephen Foster Elementary Sunrise Middle Thurgood Marshall Elementary Tradewinds Elementary Village Elementary Walker Elementary Westglades Middle By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash

eToro, the world’s leading social investment network, announced its intention to establish a new operations and innovation hub in Miami, Florida. The decision, which has been under consideration for the past few months, became final after Co-Founder and CEO Yoni Assia and US Managing Director Guy Hirsch met with Miami’s Mayor, Francis Suarez. The new hub will create jobs in Miami and double the company’s U.S. workforce, with the addition of up to 50 roles by the end of 2022. “Miami is experiencing an innovation renaissance, specifically in blockchain, crypto, fintech, and venture capital,” said Assia. “As we are preparing to take the next step in our journey and become a public company, it is the ideal place for us to be to ensure we stay on the cutting edge of our industry.” After announcing its intention to become a publicly traded company through a business combination in March with FinTech Acquisition V, a Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation, eToro has added several new crypto assets to its platform, including Chainlink, Uniswap, Dogecoin, AAVE, Compound, Yearn.Finance and Decentraland. It is also set to launch a stock offering for US clients by the end of 2021. “The decision to expand our presence into South Florida is a logical step for our business,” said Hirsch. “The area is rich with diverse talent from all over the world and a creative spirit that comes from a melting pot of cultures. We have the opportunity to further expand staffing and capabilities in operations, as well as increase our ability to service current and future markets.” eToro has experienced unprecedented growth since establishing its US presence in 2018. In January 2021 alone, the company added more than 1.2 million users globally and saw more than 75 million trades executed on the platform, with US customers responsible for a growing proportion of this activity. The company now serves more than 20 million users worldwide through its rapidly expanding social community. Its growth is supported by several trends, such as the overall adoption of fintech and digital wealth platforms and the rise in retail investing. eToro was one of the first regulated platforms to offer crypto assets and is well-positioned to benefit from mainstream crypto adoption. “eToro's commitment to Miami furthers the narrative that this is not a moment but a movement, and we are on our way to becoming the ‘Capital of Capital,’” said Mayor Suarez. Miami’s tech scene, which according to Crunchbase, raised close to $1 billion of venture funding in 2020, is quickly becoming one of the world’s premier startup and innovation ecosystems, especially in the crypto space. It boasts several startups, venture capital firms, and accelerator programs that have recently established a presence in the area. This is driven by the visionary work of Mayor Francis Suarez, who continues to establish Miami as an emerging tech hub, and the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), a City of Miami independent agency committed to growing the economic health and vitality of downtown Miami. For more than eight years, the Miami DDA has been focused on attracting finance firms, startups and innovation companies to the area with eToro joining an impressive list of companies that have made the city an essential part of its operations. “We are in the middle of one of the fastest, most exciting transformations of any city, and eToro’s move to Miami could not have come at a better time,” said Philippe Houdard, Miami DDA Board Member and Co-Chair of the Enterprise Committee. “eToro is one of Miami’s first crypto exchange companies and will be creating dozens of high-paying jobs by next year. This is another great example of the caliber of companies Miami is attracting; organizations that are diversifying our economy and creating bigger and better opportunities for our residents and communities.” For more information, visit www.etoro.com. By ML Staff. Image by Unsplash

PARAISO Miami Beach, the official industry platform of swim week, is thrilled to announce the return of in-person events, July 8-11, 2021 at its renowned tent at Collins Park on Miami Beach and the Ritz Carlton South Beach, with satellite events throughout Miami Beach, including Plymouth Miami Beach, MILA, and Mondrian South Beach. The Resort 2022 season will gather mass appeal with new initiatives that reveal how fashion, music, and technology mix. “Since its inception, the main focus of PARAISO Miami Beach has been the growth of the swimwear, beachwear, and resort wear industry. Bringing the in-person platform back to life is critical to rebuilding the fashion economy after a tiring 16-month run through the pandemic," said Natalija Dedic Stojanovic, co-founder of PARAISO, "and this season we're here to support designers who have struggled the past year to reestablish the business and give them a stage to flourish once again.” This season PARAISO welcomes new names such as Jonathan Simkhai, Honey Birdette, FASHION NOVA, Bfyne, Caravana Land, Leimakani, BOOHOO, and PQ Swim, to name just a few. Honey Birdette will be debuting its first-ever swim collection as will Artist and Influencer, Stefi Roitman in collaboration with singer, Mery Racauchi. Glamorous, luxurious, and unapologetically authentic, Honey Birdette is pushing the boundaries on and off the runway with statement-making lingerie and swim and special runway appearance by RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Violet Chacki and Naomi Smalls. Returning to PARAISO, are swimwear veterans, Luli Fama, Mikoh, Mola Mola, Ancora, Oh Polly, and Liliana Montoya, who will present their upcoming collections. Procolombia, the Colombian government agency, and PARAISO will kick off the week of events, hosting the second annual DESTINATION Colombia runway show at the PARAISO Tent at Collins Park presenting ten Colombian swimwear and resort wear brands to watch. PQ Swim, Bahama Mama, Naranja Furcado, Smeralda, and others will present their Resort 2022 collections to an industry audience of press and buyers, followed by the trade showroom on Friday, July 9th at Ritz Carlton South Beach where attendees will be able to connect with designers one on one. DESTINATION Colombia celebrates thriving fashion, cultural community, and supports the expansion of Colombian brands in the US market. Miami Beach's newest hotel, Celino South Beach will host an event in collaboration with SELECT Model Management. Bridget Halanski, Chief Marketing Officer of SELECT will kick off swim week events with their models, naturally, at the brand new, retro-style property. Notable guests will include Sofia Resing, Daniela De Jesus, Kourtney Kellar, and Fiona Baron, with a special guest performance by Select’s own DJ and singer-songwriter Selena Sofia. KEVIN MURPHY RETURNS AS OFFICIAL HAIR PARTNER OF PARAISO MIAMI BEACH Global beauty brand Kevin Murphy continues its collaboration with PARAISO as the Official Hair Partner of PARAISO Miami Beach. Kevin Murphy’s state-of-the-art products will provide creative inspiration and artistic vision for more than ten PARAISO designers including. H_llo Friend x PARAISO COLLABORATE ON CUSTOM FACE MASKS WITH THE MOST ADVANCED FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY Pandemic transformed the way people think about their safety and health. And although in the post-Covid-19 waters, PARAISO will continue to practice responsibility by partnering up with H_llo Friend, to develop an exclusive face mask for PARAISO attendees and staff. Headquartered in Los Angeles, H_llo Friend believes in a world where everyone can breathe clean air. FASHION NOVA: FASHION x MUSIC EXPERIENCE, IN COLLABORATION WITH PARAISO Miami Beach After two successful capsule collection collaborations with Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, leading online retailer Fashion Nova will bring the heat to swim week with what's promised to be “the event of swim week” on Friday, July 9th featuring a star-studded runway and live music performance at the Mondrian South Beach. Watch out for the A-list music performance announcement! PARAISO MIAMI BEACH x RITZ CARLTON SOUTH BEACH The newly renovated, Ritz Carlton South Beach will be the host of several curated swim week experiences as well the official media hub for those traveling to Miami Beach to cover the runway shows, attend collection previews, and network with industry guests. BOOHOO, THE GO-TO FASHION BRAND FOR SOCIALLY IMMERSED GEN-Z’S & MILLENNIALS GLOBALLY, WILL BRING THEIR VERY OWN FASHION PARTY TO SWIM WEEK The most exciting part of every swim week season is connecting the industry in one place IRL. The mega-retailer Boohoo will celebrate the summer lifestyle and an inclusive take on fashion at the gorgeous, newly opened art-deco-style property. Watch out for the venue announcement! WORKING AWAY FROM THE OFFICE AT PARAISO Miami Beach PARAISO Miami Beach partnered up with COW-ORK to bring fiber-fast Wi-Fi to all designers, buyers, models, and media at selected PARAISO locations. Guests will sign up through the COW-ORK website to download the COW-ORK app and access all their benefits free of charge for a full week of July 5. LOCATIONS: Ritz Carlton South Beach, Plymouth Miami Beach, and South Beach Hotel. FASHION MEETS PHILANTHROPY Each year PARAISO Miami Beach supports non-profit organizations and their focused efforts to address various issues. Amid the global pandemic and recent acts of racial injustice, the organization Models of Color Matters started the conversation and an initiative to increase diversity and equity in fashion and media. “Due to systematic racism and built-in bias models of colors (BIPOC) tend to be overlooked for castings, modeling opportunities, and mistreated on sets and backstage in the modeling industry. We want to be a confidence booster, a safe place, a wealth of knowledge, and a connector for fashionistas of color,” explains founder Nicole Doswell. This July, Models of Color Matters will support reputable swimwear brand Bfyne, by Nigerian-American designer Buki Ade. The creative agency Fika and Miami Design District will partner up to present Segunda Mano, the first annual runway show benefiting Lotus House Women's Shelter. The influencer and artist Journey of a Braid will curate the show using only donated pieces from their very own thrift store to bring awareness around their mission of improving the lives of women, youth, and children experiencing homelessness. PARAISO ANNOUNCES BEAM SUNTORY AS THE OFFICIAL SPIRITS PARTNER FOR 2021 Among the top-shelf brands being poured at all of PARAISO’s official events this season are Courvoisier Cognac, Sip Smith, Maker's Mark, and El Tesoro Tequila. Guests must be 21 or older to consume and as always, a reminder to please drink responsibly. https://www.beamsuntory.com/en MBVCA X PARAISO MIAMI BEACH Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority is the city's primary vehicle for promoting economic growth and image locally, nationally, and internationally as a vibrant community and superb tourist destination. MBVCA strengthens the city's competitive position through partnerships with events, festivals, programs, and activities that are innovative, high quality, and representative of the city of Miami Beach. Press/media, buyers, fashion stylists, and other industry guests can register at www.paraisomiamibeach.com to receive credentials for this year’s events. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Paraiso Miami Beach

The Betsy Hotel announces two events to honor Juneteenth 2021. Both are presented in partnership with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and Florida International University Miami Beach Urban Studios. No tickets are required and the programs are free and open to the public. Juneteenth — a combination of “June” and “nineteenth” - recognizes the date that formerly enslaved African Americans were informed that they were finally free. Though African Americans have long celebrated Juneteenth, the National Museum of African American History and Culture notes ‘this monumental event remains largely unknown to most Americans.” Juneteenth celebrations remind us that freedom and racial equality have always been and continue to be a hard-fought battle for African Americans. The Betsy and its community partners envision that this year’s Juneteenth celebrations will inspire honest conversation about societal inequities that continue to threaten, disrespect, and devalue the lives of African Americans and also provide a forum to celebrate African American excellence. Arts Celebration LIVE Event on June 19 From 6 PM to 11 PM, it’s LIVE JAZZ in the Lobby of The Betsy Hotel, with pianist Allen Paul. Also featured is Carole Ann Taylor, who will host, this indoor event, and perform with guest musicians Brenda Alford, Nicole Yarling, and Lisa Richards. Allen will begin on the piano at 6 PM, with vocalists/instrumentalists joining to perform one set each at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 PM. Patrons may order dinner and drinks during the performance. From 9 PM to 9:30 PM, it’s LIVE POETRY and MUSIC at The Betsy Poetry Rail, in the Alleyway adjacent to the hotel, where the public is invited to enjoy poetry presented by poets Rebecca Butterfly Vaughns and Geoffrey Philp. Vaughns is well known for spoken word improvisations that make meaning of history by weaving facts and feelings together in a vibrant lyrical way. Philp is a contemplative contemporary page poet who will read his own work and the work of the great African American legacy poet Langston Hughes. Peace activist and jazz saxophonist Gregory LeDon will improvise with the poets. Hosting the outdoor event is DeAnne Connolly Graham, recently appointed by Mayor Dan Gelber to the Miami Beach Black Affairs Advisory Committee, Chair of the Women’s Business Council and Member of the Pillar Board and Board of Governors of the Miami Beach Chamber; and André L. Williams, Esq., Co-Chair DEI Council, and member of the Pillar Board of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Community Panel/Conversation Zen and the Art of Juneteenth Via ZOOM The Betsy will release Zen and the Art of … Juneteenth on Monday, June 14. The program features community leaders discussing the history and meaning of Juneteenth. Featured participants include Dr. Valerie Patterson, FIU Professor and Director of the African and African Diaspora Studies Program; DeAnne Connolly Graham, recently appointed by Mayor Dan Gelber to the Miami Beach Black Affairs Advisory Committee, Chair of the Women’s Business Council and Member of the Pillar Board and Board of Governors of the Miami Beach Chamber; and André L. Williams, Esq., Co-Chair of the Miami Beach Chamber’s DEI Council, and member of the Pillar Board; Heather Shaw, Assistant Director of Tourism and Culture for the City of Miami Beach; and Kunya Rowley, Director of the Juneteenth Celebration for the City of Miami Beach, and founder/director of Huesongs, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating Black culture. Hosting this program is Dr. Deborah Briggs, VP Arts and Community Engagement at The Betsy Hotel, and John Stuart, AIA, Executive Director of FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios. It is the 60th and final event of a cultural connections series called ‘Zen and the Art of …’ that was collaboratively created by The Betsy Hotel and FIU. More than 15,000 households have been touched through the project since its inception in March 2020. About The Betsy-South Beach The Betsy-South Beach (The Betsy) is a multi-award-winning socially-conscious hotel with a 21st Century commitment to helping neighbors locally, nationally, and internationally through the lens of arts and culture. The Betsy is located at 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, in the heart of Miami Beach’s historic Art Deco District. You can find information visiting www.thebetsyhotel.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of the Betsy Hotel

Check out fun activities at Fairchild including Wanderful Evenings, Jurassic Park, dog dates and more. Don't miss these experiences! WANDERFUL EVENINGS Wander through the Garden after hours. Enjoy beautiful views during Golden Hour, Jurassic Garden, and stop by the Garden Bar for the perfect refreshments and a chilled, happy-hour vibe. Get tickets. JURASSIC GARDEN It’s a family adventure and already the hit of the summer! With life-size dinosaurs and ancient plants, kids of all ages are sure to have a one-of-a-kind adventure. Come learn and enjoy the wonder of these prehistoric creatures. Get tickets. DOG DATES Spoil your pup with 83-acres to stroll and explore! Enjoy a tropical oasis and visit the Glasshouse Café for some delicious treats, for both you and your fur baby! Yum! Get tickets. ONLINE PLANT SALE Browse our plants and select from unique species specially curated just for you. This week we highlight our spectacular vines like the Passiflora edulis, Purple Passionfruit, whose fruits are edible and used to make beverages, jellies, and sherbets. Get tickets. EXPEDITION DISCOVERY Kids: It’s time to explore the Garden, discover the wonders of nature, use your imagination, and even collect one-of-a-kind pins! Some amazing missions have been planned so you can become Certified Explorers just like Dr. David Fairchild. Get tickets. CLASSES AT FAIRCHILD Experience dynamic classes that will offer techniques, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences. Just bring an open mind and a playful spirit and surprise yourself with new-found interests and knowledge. Get tickets. SPEND A DAY EXPLORING MIAMI'S GARDEN Experience the Magic of Wings of the Tropics, our exotic butterfly exhibit; take a journey through a veil of mist as you discover the only tropical rain forest experience in the continental United States; watch imaginations run wild at the Children's Garden; or simply sit among the beauty of the Garden. At Fairchild, you are sure to find something for the entire family! Get tickets. THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Become a Fairchild Member Now and Enjoy the Perks: FREE daily admission to the Garden and access to ongoing attractions including our Butterfly Exhibit, Wings of the Tropics. FREE admission to all daytime events, including our signature festivals and the family favorite dog dates Discounted Children's Expedition Discovery Program Special member pricing on select evening events such as concerts, celebrity chef dinners, movie nights, and more Discounts and priority registrations to our dynamic balance of classes and seminars that offer techniques, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences Priority admission to the Garden at 9:30 a.m. for all plant sales 10% off at The Shop at Fairchild Subscription to the award-winning magazine, The Tropical Garden Access to 83 acres of a historical landscape, free admission, and/or additional benefits at 300 gardens throughout North America and the Cayman Islands through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocity Admissions Program. View the full calendar of events HERE. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens

Following its successful opening in Chicago, Womanish, a national, playful and thought-provoking art exhibition and interactive experience curated by womxn for womxn, is proud to launch in Miami this summer in the Wynwood Art District. In a space imagined and built by womxn of color, the Womanish exhibit will feature one-of-a-kind large room activations across a 5,000 square feet space with vividly-colored wall murals and creative installations from local and national female artists that incorporate elements inspired by Miami culture or global views around womxn issues. Launched in their hometown of Chicago in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Womanish Black female founders and sisters Dionna and Danyelle Gray and Creative Director Emily Dahlquist collaborated on the creation of a purposeful art experience centered on womxn that would bring together people from all different backgrounds to celebrate and uplift women. More than just another pop-up, Womanish is a movement that creates progressive visual and physical experiences. As visitors enter the Womanish experience they will walk into 16 picturesque rooms, each focusing on a different “ish” factor of womanhood experienced by womxn from various viewpoints. A hyper-sensory experience for all ages, guests can: Play with censorship in a juicy way in “CENSOREDISH” Escape to a whimsical and colorful world that awakens your inner child in “CHILDISH” Enter a holographic dimension in “VANISH” Feed their soul and stop to smell the roses in our Floral Garden in “FLEURISH” Explore the impact of the pink tax in “CONSUMERISH” Prioritize self-care in “SELFISH” Find the connection between fantasy and reality, sanity and normality in “MOODYISH,” and more! “Beyond the Instagrammable content, Womanish is bringing awareness to important womxn issues in our exhibit, such as the pink tax, mental health, the gender pay gap and much more,” stated co-founder Danyelle Gray. Visitors can snap their own pictures or for an additional fee rent a Polaroid camera which comes with 10 complimentary prints. Photo Credit: Brianna Gray “This experience is a culturally-inclusive safe space that provokes imagination, conversation and change around breaking single-definition stereotypes,” added co-founder Dionna Gray. “Womanish is more than an exhibit, it’s a pro-womxn empowerment movement. No matter how you identify, you will be able to encounter, contemplate, and connect with some components of the unique installations and curated programming we have.” Womanish will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021, following CDC guidelines to ensure a safe and culturally energetic experience. Tickets start at $35 for a 75-minute visit and range in price depending on the upgrade. Kids 4 years old and under are free. The Womanish exhibit experience is located at 317 NW 28th St in Wynwood. Doors will be open Wednesday through Sunday. Wednesday through Friday hours are 3:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and hours on the weekend are 11:00 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. Tickets are available at www.wearewomanish.com. For more information, follow Womanish on social media on Twitter and Instagram @Womanishexperience. By ML Staff. Top image: Photo Credit: Paul Elliott. Photo Credit: Emily Dahlquist

The grand opening of the national retailer, known for its fashion forward scrubs, will host public figure Katie Duke at the celebration. Stylish and professional medical scrubs are coming to Pembroke Pines! Scrubs & Beyond, a national retailer known for its fashion forward scrubs and outstanding customer service, is opening a store in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Located at 11010 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, 33026, the store will host a grand opening event on July 24 from 1–4 p.m. The open house-style event will feature authentically candid influencer Katie Duke (@thekatieduke), a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner who launched her own collection of scrubs, The Katie Duke + Cherokee Collection, sold at Scrubs & Beyond. The first 80 guests will receive a special gift bag and enjoy other promotions and incentives. At the event, guests can also register to win a scrub set, Infinity Footwear, and a Scrubs & Beyond discount coupon/gift card. Opening June 25, the 5,300-square-foot Pembroke Pines store offers more than 30 brands of scrubs, accessories and shoes, as well as onsite embroidery ― a new feature in the Scrubs & Beyond store. The store will cater to the dense population of medical facilities and practitioners located throughout Broward and Miami-Dade counties. “We’re excited to debut our Pembroke Pines location with a fantastic grand opening event,” said Director of Store Operations Gail Muehlberg of Scrubs & Beyond. “Unlike the typical uniform store which lacks in ambiance and personal service, we raised the bar and made shopping for scrubs a fun experience that caters to discerning shoppers.” The Pembroke Pines location is the third to open in South Florida: additional locations are at 1705 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach 3316; and 7110 N. University Dr., Tamarac 33162. For more than 20 years, Scrubs & Beyond has transformed shopping for scrubs online or in-store ― an otherwise strictly functional endeavor ― into a true experience. It carries merchandise from top industry labels such as Barco, Cherokee, Med Couture, Koi, Dickies, Dansko, Landau, Littmann and more; as well as fashion-forward private label collections, including its very own Beyond Scrubs collection, only found at Scrubs & Beyond. To browse Scrubs & Beyond's inventory, visit www.scrubsandbeyond.com or email guestservice@scrubsandbeyond.com with any questions. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Scrubs & Beyond

Primo Entertainment is excited to announce the continuation of its wildly celebrated Miami production of Beyond Van Gogh at The Ice Palace Studios (1400 N. Miami Ave.) through August 14th, 2021 (one extra month past its original 3 month period). Due to popular demand after a very successful initial 2 months in Miami, the traveling experience plans to lay deeper roots in South Florida to continue welcoming guests of all ages from all corners of the globe. Adding to the show’s already unique and innovative format, Primo Entertainment is adding more unique whimsy to its Ice Palace festivities. Beginning immediately, ticketed guests will enjoy extra-sensory elements that truly bring the noteworthy works of Vincent Van Gogh to life: YOGA FLOW WITH VAN GOGH Thursdays (8:30 am - 10 am) - Led by Miami’s talented Tifftopia Wellness (@tifftopia), marrying 300+ of iconic Vincent Van Gogh’s most celebrated works with a guided mindfulness practice of meditation and yoga! Miami’s own Tiffany Levy has one-upped her creative community programs by designing a weekly program that allows attendees to breathe, flow, and get inspired by the beautiful art surrounding you the entire class. CRAFTING FOR THE KIDDOS Wednesday (mid-afternoon) - Led by Primo Entertainment, families and kiddos alike will enjoy the simple art of crafting. Using traditional art elements like drawing, clay, and painting, children will be able to express their creativity following the show outdoors in the Van Gogh garden. WEEKEND KICK-OFF HAPPY HOURS Thursday & Friday (4:30 pm - 7:30 pm) - Usher in the weekend with art and music. Join local DJs weekly in the Van Gogh garden for Happy Hour with colorful beats and appearances by iconic Van Gogh Recreation Artist Daniela Viotti (@danielaviottiofficial). Snap pics and dance alongside the Van Gogh-inspired looks and sounds all evening long. Beyond Van Gogh, Miami has proven to be the breakout community hit of the season, proving how the power of art can pull people together in a safe and comfortable way. Because of this example set, Primo Entertainment is expanding its artful Van Gogh production to places like Austin, San Diego, Salt Lake City, and Latin America. For tickets, and more information about “Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience,” visit VanGoghMiami.com and follow the Miami show’s creativity and programming on Instagram @VanGoghMiami. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Van Gogh Miami

For most people, getting to the stars is nothing more than a dream. On April 28, 2001, Dennis Tito achieved that lifelong goal – but he wasn’t a typical astronaut. Tito, a wealthy businessman, paid US$20 million for a seat on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to be the first tourist to visit the International Space Station. Only seven people have followed suit in the 20 years since, but that number is poised to double in the next 12 months alone. NASA has long been hesitant to play host to space tourists, so Russia – looking for sources of money post-Cold War in the 1990s and 2000s – has been the only option available for those looking for this kind of extreme adventure. However, it seems the rise of private space companies is going to make it easier for regular people to experience space. From my perspective as a space policy analyst, I see the beginning of an era in which more people can experience space. With companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin hoping to build a future for humanity in space, space tourism is a way to demonstrate both the safety and reliability of space travel to the general public. Dennis Tito, on the left beside two Russian astronauts, was the first private citizen to ever go to space – and he spent more than a week on the International Space Station. NASA/WikimediaCommons The development of space tourism Flights to space like Dennis Tito’s are expensive for a reason. A rocket must burn a lot of costly fuel to travel high and fast enough to enter Earth’s orbit. Another cheaper possibility is a suborbital launch, with the rocket going high enough to reach the edge of space and coming right back down. While passengers on a suborbital trip experience weightlessness and incredible views, these launches are more accessible. The difficulty and expense of either option have meant that, traditionally, only nation-states have been able to explore space. This began to change in the 1990s as a series of entrepreneurs entered the space arena. Three companies led by billionaire CEOs have emerged as the major players: Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, and SpaceX. Though none have taken paying, private customers to space, all anticipate doing so in the very near future. British billionaire Richard Branson has built his brand on not just business but also his love of adventure. In pursuing space tourism, Branson has brought both of those to bear. He established Virgin Galactic after buying SpaceShipOne - a company that won the Ansari X-Prize by building the first reusable spaceship. Since then, Virgin Galactic has sought to design, build and fly a larger SpaceShipTwo that can carry up to six passengers in a suborbital flight. The going has been harder than anticipated. While Branson predicted opening the business to tourists in 2009, Virgin Galactic has encountered some significant hurdles – including the death of a pilot in a crash in 2014. After the crash, engineers found significant problems with the design of the vehicle, which required modifications. The VSS Unity spacecraft is one of the ships that Virgin Galactic plans to use for space tours.AP Photo/Matt Hartman Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, respective leaders of SpaceX and Blue Origin, began their own ventures in the early 2000s. Musk, fearing that a catastrophe of some sort could leave Earth uninhabitable, was frustrated at the lack of progress in making humanity a multi-planetary species. He founded SpaceX in 2002 with the goal of first developing reusable launch technology to decrease the cost of getting to space. Since then, SpaceX has found success with its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. SpaceX’s ultimate goal is human settlement of Mars – sending paying customers to space is an intermediate step. Musk says he hopes to show that space travel can be done easily, and that tourism might provide a revenue stream to support development of the larger, Mars-focused Starship system. Bezos, inspired by the vision of physicist Gerard O’Neill, wants to expand humanity and industry not to Mars, but to space itself. Blue Origin, established in 2004, has proceeded slowly and quietly in also developing reusable rockets. Its New Shepard rocket, first successfully flown in 2015, will eventually offer tourists a suborbital trip to the edge of space, similar to Virgin Galactic’s. For Bezos, these launches represent an effort at making space travel routine, reliable and accessible to people as a first step to enabling further space exploration. SpaceX has already started selling tickets to the public and has future plans to use its Starship rocket, a prototype of which is seen here, to send people to Mars. Jared Krahn Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA Outlook for the future Now, SpaceX is the only option for someone looking to go into space and orbit the Earth. It currently has two tourist launches planned. The first is scheduled for as early as September 2021, funded by billionaire businessman Jared Isaacman. The other trip, planned for 2022, is being organized by Axiom Space. These trips will be costly, at $55 million for the flight and a stay on the International Space Station. The high cost has led some to warn that space tourism – and private access to space more broadly – might reinforce inequality between rich and poor. Blue Origin’s and Virgin Galactic’s suborbital trips are far more reasonable in cost, with both priced between $200,000 and $250,000. Blue Origin appears to be the nearest to allowing paying customers on board, saying after a recent launch that crewed missions would be happening “soon.” Virgin Galactic continues to test SpaceShipTwo, but no specific timetable has been announced for tourist flights. Though these prices are high, it is worth considering that Dennis Tito’s $20 million ticket in 2001 could pay for 100 flights on Blue Origin soon. The experience of viewing the Earth from space, though, may prove to be priceless for a whole new generation of space explorers. By Wendy Whitman Cobb Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies. Special thanks to The Conversation

BOSS Parfums announces the launch of a new global campaign ‘Unite to Celebrate’ for its newest addition to the BOSS Bottled fragrance family, BOSS Bottled United. The campaign celebrates the start of an exciting soccer season, focusing on the power of sport to inspire, engage and unite players and fans around the world. Paying homage to the enduring values of the BOSS Bottled Man of Today – integrity, ambition, passion, and loyalty – the campaign shows that through unity, any obstacle can be overcome. Shot by director Romain Chassaing, the new ‘Unite to Celebrate’ campaign features five professional soccer stars: Germany midfielder Toni Kroos, England striker Harry Kane, France defender Raphael Varane, Spain midfielder Sergi Roberto, and Colombia striker Radamel Falcao. The players display their individual talents while uniting as a team to score the ultimate goal of celebrating the power of unity and respect, both on and off the field. The new Woody Fresh limited-edition fragrance features top notes of South African buchu and blood orange, a heart of spearmint, peppermint, and orris concrete, as well as a warm base of vetiver, patchouli, and cashmeran. Reimagined with matte black outer packaging, the fragrance is housed in the iconic BOSS Bottled flacon with a glossy metallic finish, representative of sporting trophies and the celebrations that commence when they are awarded. The new fragrance is available to purchase at Macys.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of BOSS Parfums