In January 2021, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) will launch “Art on the Plaza,” a year-long series of newly commissioned, temporary public artworks by Miami-based artists on MOCA Plaza. Featured artists include: Reginald O’Neal, Studio AMLgMATD (Laz Ojalde and Natalie Zlamalova), a collaborative presentation by Morel Doucet and Stephen Arboite, Nice N’ Easy (Allison Matherly & Jeffrey Noble) and Najja Moon. The museum will host a series of virtual programs to coincide with the art installations throughout the year. 2021 schedule Jan. 22-March 7: Miami-based artist Reginald O’Neal will showcase a detailed mural depicting his cultural heritage and narratives relating to Miami’s Historic Overtown neighborhood, in a powerful depiction of past and present. March 19-April 18: Collaborative Studio AMLgMATD will present a large-scale intervention on MOCA Plaza. Red thread will create an allegory to the interconnections in global networks as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic, and draws symbolic connections to the color red among various cultures. April 30-June 27: Artists Morel Doucet and Stephen Arboite will showcase a collaborative work that explores Miami’s historically African American neighborhoods. It highlights the specific flora and fauna in those neighborhoods, highlighting issues of gentrification and celebrating the uniqueness and beauty of the African diaspora in a series of banners on MOCA Plaza, based on original artworks. This installation will coincide with Haitian Heritage Month. July 9-August 22: Collaborative Nice N’ Easy will playfully activate MOCA’s fountain, transforming it into a swimming pool. The work addresses the prevalent issues of anxiety, concern for safety, and well-being as it relates to the global COVID-19 pandemic. September 3-November 14 : Artist Najja Moon will explore themes of reflection and self-empowerment through a dynamic sculptural intervention resembling a large-scale mirror on MOCA Plaza. The work will encourage viewers to experience it from multiple viewpoints, see themselves reflected, and experience intricate shadows. The program is made possible with major support from the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Amanda Sanfilippo Long, who currently serves as Curator & Artist Manager for the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Art in Public Places program, is organizing the program. “I am honored and excited to partner with MOCA to host these art programs on the plaza,” said Sanfilippo Long. “‘Art on the Plaza’ brings imaginative contemporary art exhibitions and programming to a wide range of audiences, while bringing diverse cultural and thought-provoking subjects to the forefront.” “With ‘Art on the Plaza,’ MOCA will offer a boost of creative energy accessible to visitors and passersby. We are so pleased to commission and support Miami-based artists for these temporary installations while presenting at for large and diverse audiences to see,” said MOCA Executive Director Chana Budgazad Sheldon. For more information, visit mocanomi.org, call 305-893-6211 or email info@mocanomi.org. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MOCA. Image courtesy of Nice N’ Easy (Allison Matherly & Jeffrey Noble

Alexander McQueen opens a flagship store in the Miami Design District, following the new design concept for the house, conceived by creative director Sarah Burton in collaboration with the architect Smiljan Radic. Truly a distinctive world, the store is home to women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories and the interior is populated by McQueen clad mannequins interacting throughout the environment and referencing the narrative of the runway collections. The client is invited on a journey through this universe, fully immersed in it. The product is the protagonist, seen from all sides and up close. Drawing on a fascination with nature that underpins the core values of the house of Alexander McQueen, the main material employed is wood: oak and walnut, light and dark. This appears on floors and walls, intricately engineered to the space, with seams barely visible, knitted together, echoing the signatures central to the Alexander McQueen name. Traditional techniques upholding the Alexander McQueen values of uncompromising craftsmanship and the touch of the hand are combined with visionary design and innovation. Glass cylinders pierce the interior, connecting storeys and introducing reflection and light. Experimentation is prized: a new cladding – ‘cotton- crete’ – a cotton-based papier mâché, has been developed for the space. The tension between the raw and the re ned, the contemporary and the traditional that characterizes the house of Alexander McQueen is omnipresent. The store is located in the Miami Design District, 146 NE 41st Street, Miami FL 33137. For more info visit www.alexandermcqueen.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Alexander McQueen

Off the Field Players’ Wives Association and the Miami Design District celebrated their partnership during a private breakfast reception at the FENDI boutique. During the reception, it was announced that the 19th Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show, benefiting Reach Higher, will be debuting in the neighborhood during Super Bowl weekend next year. Members of Off the Field Players’ Wives Association gathered to celebrate the partnership and to commemorate the drop of FENDI Prints On, a collaboration between international artist Nicki Minaj and FENDI’s Creative Director Silvia Venturini Fendi, with music by celebrity influencer and artist DJ Crespo to kick off the event. Notable attendees included, Off the Field co-chair members Dionne Boldin and Kijafa Vick, in addition to Alexis Stoudamire, Amaris Jones, Ashley Wheeler, Bryant McKinnie, Faith Haslem, Jenine Howard, Jhoanna Alba, Juliana Ramirez, Megan Clark, Monique Idlett-Mosley, Morgan Corbitt, Nicole Gilchrist, Sandy Meyer-Woelden, Sara Hood, Tiffany Upshaw, Tomi Rose and Zana White. Dionne Boldin, Zana White, Kijafa Vick, & Megan Clark Jenine Howard, Tomi Rose, Sara Hood, & Monique Idlett-Mosley Jilian Sanz & Sandy Meyer-Woelden Jhoanna Alba, Bryant McKinnie, & Gladys Bolivar Juliana Ramirez & Lauren Gnazzo Stephanie Anderson & Staci Carney Studesville Morgan Corbitt & Nicole Gilchrist Jenine Howard & Amaris Jones Faith Haslem, Ashley Wheeler, & Alexis Stoudemire Karyn Williams, Dionne Boldin, & Sandra Santiago Stephanie Anderson, Dionne Boldin, Kijafa Vick, Karyn Williams, & Staci Carney Studesville Tiffany Upshaw, Sara Hood, & Kijafa Vick Images courtesy of Field Players’ Wives Association

Italian shipyard Rossinavi has presented in their facility of Viareggio its latest superyacht, Polaris, a 70-metre vessel, the largest built by the yard and able to navigate in extreme ice conditions, including the polar areas. Commissioned by a private client and previously known as Project King Shark, Polaris is a 1,542GT motor yacht developed with an emphasis on yachting lifestyle, able to move from the warm waters of the Caribbean to the sub-zero conditions. Venice-based architecture and design practice Enrico Gobbi – Team for Design, a longstanding collaborator of Rossinavi’s, is responsible for the interior styling and exterior design of Polaris. Key design features Owner’s deck with a private terrace crowned by a surrounding waterfall, which gives zen vibes. 6m-long infinity pool located aft on the main deck, equipped with a whirlpool system. Ample storage space that can accommodate up to six jet skis and two tenders, including a 10m full-custom limousine tender in-house built by Rossinavi. Indoor waterfall that flows over a back-lighted onyx wall in the main salon. Soundproof cinema room in the main deck surrounded by wall dividers covered with precious crystal staves. Wellness centre, which includes a fully equipped gym, a sauna, a hammam, a massage room, yoga area, etc. It is highly unusual for boats in the Ice Class category to have an elegant exterior appearance. With this in mind, Polaris is positioned advantageously to favour the exploration of unusual and exciting natural environments, such as Polar Regions, without sacrificing sophisticated design or comfort. Polaris also features the latest diesel-electric propulsion. This is of note because the onboard power management allows to valorise the fuel consumptions, giving advantages in terms of performance and emissions. Another worth-mentioning onboard technology is the Satellite Dynamic System that allows the positioning for ‘dynamic anchoring’ wherever needed, even in extreme weather scenarios. “The neat and elegant shapes of the yacht are underlined by long, continuous black window surfaces with curved details that soften up and characterise the overall cleanness of the superstructure. Our aim here was to open up the interiors towards the exterior, ensuring an ongoing view of the sea through the decks. This was achieved not by creating huge invasive openings but by instead designing refined, long and slender windows with which we were able to achieve the same goal,” says Enrico Gobbi of Enrico Gobbi – Team for Design. The interior design, developed in collaboration with Carlo Lionetti, co-director of Team for Design, is contemporary and enriched by eclectic hints inspired by the client’s personal taste, which include precious coating materials that characterise all areas, along with refined details, prestigious textiles and loose furniture items sourced from high end international brands, bestowing on the whole interior a luxurious and distinctive, yet warm and welcoming, atmosphere. “After four years under construction, we are extremely proud to present this grand superyacht. Polaris is a 70m vessel where our construction skills and technical know-how are perfectly combined. The complexity of this project required a very specific phased approach thanks to the skills we have acquired. Polaris features diesel-electric propulsion and structural ice certification. It is also able to house a full custom limo tender, entirely built in our shipyard. Polaris is the masterpiece where lines and elegance boasts the harmony typical of a modern yacht,” says Federico Rossi, Chief Operating Officer of Rossinavi. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Rossinavi

SKINNEY Medspa is debuting its first location outside of New York in Bal Harbour! The age defying oasis--located on the ground floor of Saks Fifth Avenue within the luxurious, open-air Bal Harbour Shops--is a part of the department’s ongoing renovation. Founded in New York (2009) by twin sisters, Adriana and Marisa Martino, SKINNEY Medspa specializes in high-tech non-invasive skin treatments, cosmetic and body contouring procedures like CoolSculpting, EmSculpt, skin tightening, and more. SKINNEY Medspa is one of the only Biologique Recherche medical spas in the country, and the first and only medical spa to partner with Biologique Recherche in Miami. Biologique Recherche is a top-of-the-line French skincare brand, exclusively sold at select luxury and medical spas around the world providing customized skincare prescribed by professionals. treatments SKINNEY Medspa provides a range of FDA-approved body treatments including: CoolSculpting, SKINNEY Medspa’s number one beauty service and a non-invasive procedure which targets stubborn fat for permanent fat cell reduction EmSculpt, a non-surgical body contouring treatment that stimulates muscle tissue to build, strengthen, and tone the abdominals, the glutes, biceps, triceps and calves Laser Hair Removal, a quick, painless treatment for long lasting hair removal Stretchmark Treatment & Reduction, minimizes the appearance of stretchmarks with each session Venus Freeze, a non-invasive radio frequency treatment which diminishes the appearance of cellulite and smooths and tightens skin facial & beauty treatments SKINNEY Medspa’s also provides a range of facial and beauty treatments including, but not limited to: Chemical Peels, promotes collagen production, improves skin tone solution and diminishes superficial scars and pigmentation HydraFacial, a safe and effective comprehensive facial which hydrates, cleanses and nourishes the skin Photofacial, a non-invasive skincare treatment that utilizes light-based technology to help diminish the signs of aging, treat sun damage, redness and correct pigmentation contact info SKINNEY Medspa Bal Harbour is located at 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, Florida 33154 on the ground floor of Saks Fifth Avenue. Its hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Saturday 12:00pm to 8:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. For more information or to make an appointment please visit https://www.SkinneyMedspa.com/. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of SKINNEY Medspa.

Short plays by award-winning playwrights. Hilary Bettis, Nilo Cruz, Moisés Kaufman, Rogelio Martinez, Dael Orlandersmith, Carmen Pelaez and Aurin Squire take on each deadly sin. The live theatrical event have been extended until January 31. Advance ticket purchase is required. ​ Miami New Drama (Michel Hausmann, Artistic Director; Nicholas Richberg, Managing Director) is pleased to announce 7 Deadly Sins, an innovative, outdoor theatrical event which will be presented from November through January in seven storefronts along Miami Beach’s historic Lincoln Road. A diverse group of nationally recognized, award-winning playwrights Hilary Bettis, Nilo Cruz, Moisés Kaufman, Rogelio Martinez, Dael Orlandersmith, Carmen Pelaez and Aurin Squire will premiere seven newly commissioned short plays, each focused on one deadly sin: Lust, Greed, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Gluttony and Pride. In rotation over 90 minutes, small groups of theatergoers will maintain social distance, listening through headphones while actors perform the short plays safely behind the windows of the transformed Lincoln Road storefronts. 7 Deadly Sins - Temptation in the Magic City, created with the support of the Lincoln Rd Business Improvement District (LRBID) and Mayor of Miami Beach Dan Gelber, finds an innovative approach to bring audiences and live performances back to one of the world’s most famous commercial and pedestrian thoroughfares. Miami New Drama is also working with the LRBID on additional restaurant and retail partnerships to bolster the complete cultural and commercial reactivation of Lincoln Road, and is currently awaiting Actors’ Equity approval of this unique approach to artist safety. “This pandemic has shown in stark light the fragility of our world,” commented Miami New Drama Artistic Director Michel Hausmann. “But theatre has survived for thousands of years and through many world catastrophes. We must find new ways to present live theater until we can gather indoors again, and 7 Deadly Sins is a safe, socially responsible way forward. We are also thrilled to work with these seven superb playwrights and to bring much needed life back to Miami Beach’s great Lincoln Road.” “Miami New Drama is one of our street’s most vibrant arts organizations, so we are excited that they are bringing this visionary production to Lincoln Road, the civic and cultural hub of Miami Beach,” said Steve Gombinski, President of the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District. “Lincoln Road is a world-famous landmark of Miami Beach,” remarked Dan Gelber, Mayor of Miami Beach. “Miami New Drama continues to raise the bar, and a return to live performance in such an innovative way not only benefits the street's cultural life. It bolsters the crucial economic recovery of our city after months of devastation and loss. Never have the Seven Deadly Sins been more welcome.” Founded by Michel Hausmann and Moises Kaufman, Miami New Drama is a nonprofit professional theater company committed to artistic excellence and groundbreaking new work, unique to the diverse and extraordinary city of Miami, with a vision of theater as a powerful form of social engagement. Miami New Drama is the resident company of the historic Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Miami New Drama is made possible with the support of the City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, Funding Arts Network, the Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation, and the Knight Foundation. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Miami New Drama

In less than a year, UpsideHōM has created a brand new category of senior living without laying a single brick. As the only fully managed living option for older adults, the company has established itself within South Florida’s “Silver Valley” since its launch in early 2020 – timed with the start of a pandemic that has plagued senior living facilities. Offering a new solution within the industry, UpsideHōM plans to expand to Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville by summer 2021. “There is a lack of sustainable and viable options for seniors who are recent empty-nesters and do not yet require full-time care. This is where we come in, offering a community of like-minded people who live in close proximity,” said Jake Rothstein, UpsideHōM founder and CEO. “We secure apartments that are geographically clustered around popular city hubs; in turn, creating a distributed senior living community in disguise. Ninety percent of seniors want to age in place and we’re now offering them the opportunity to do so.” An entirely new approach to senior living, the South Florida-based company utilizes vibrant, amenity- rich apartment communities and offers turn-key modern units for individualized aging – as opposed to a communal senior living facility. UpsideHōM members gain access to a variety of resources including one- bill simplicity for water, electric, cable and Internet; regular housekeeping; dedicated concierge team; optional companion visits; fresh chef-prepared meals; grocery delivery; laundry and dry cleaning; transportation; virtual and in-person learning; fitness programming and more. Deconstructing senior living, UpsideHōM offers individual or social units for up to 70 percent less than the cost of traditional independent senior living. Residents are provided with an end-to-end experience that enables them to “age in proximity” – providing resources that would not be available in a traditional apartment building while serving as an alternative to senior living facilities for those who are hesitant of the challenges those communities often face. UpsideHōMs are now available in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Interested senior citizens and their families can reserve HōMs in their desired locations at upsidehom.com. MORE ON UpsideHōM UpsideHōM was founded on a simple premise – to enhance the quality of life for all people in their golden years. We are doing so by building the first and only fully managed living option for older adults in the nation. Because life is better together. Learn more at www.upsidehom.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of UpsideHōM

Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (BMO) is pleased to announce that JoLinda Herring, Esq., a shareholder in the firm’s Miami office, was elected as BMO’s new chief executive officer and managing shareholder. Grace Dunlap, Esq., who has served as BMO’s managing shareholder since 2010, will now serve as the firm’s Chairman of the Board. Herring joined BMO as a law clerk in 1994, and upon admission to The Florida Bar in 1996, she began as a practicing attorney with the firm. Most recently, Herring served as co-chair of BMO’s Public Finance Group, as well as chair of the firm’s Board of Directors. In 2020, she was also appointed to the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) Board of Directors. “I am honored to be appointed as BMO’s new CEO and managing shareholder,” said Herring. “As a member of this prestigious firm for more than 25 years, I look forward to serving as its leader. BMO has an esteemed five-decade history of providing the highest quality representation in some of the most complex and technical areas of governmental law and public advocacy. “It is a privilege to take over from Grace Dunlap, who has continued to strengthen the firm’s culture of teamwork and focus on diversity and inclusion of all,” she continued. Herring’s practice is dedicated to municipal law, governmental tax-exempt financings and blue sky securities law, with expertise in commercial paper programs. She has a specialty in representing pooled programs. Herring currently serves as bond counsel to the Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission and was also instrumental in creating the Florida Municipal Loan Council and the Florida Rural Utility Financing Commission; she currently serves as bond counsel to both entities. She has also served as bond counsel, disclosure counsel and underwriter’s counsel to various governmental entities across the State of Florida, State of Connecticut and State of Louisiana. She is listed in the Municipal Bond Attorneys’ section of The Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace. Herring graduated from Florida State University College of Law in Tallahassee, Florida. She received an MBA in finance with honors from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. “JoLinda is an excellent choice for CEO and managing partner of BMO,” said Grace Dunlap, BMO’s Chairman of the Board. “Her exceptional leadership has not only had a strong impact on our firm, but also outside of the firm on a local, statewide and national level. At BMO, we are all looking forward to seeing the firm’s success continue to expand under JoLinda’s leadership.” To learn more about Herring, visit www.bmolaw.com/lawyer/jolinda-l-herring. MORE ON Bryant Miller Olive With a distinguished 50-year history of serving its clients' needs, Bryant Miller Olive represents governments, businesses and agencies in legal matters relating to public finance, real estate, state and local government law, complex transactions, project finance, litigation, and labor and employment. Firm attorneys are often called upon to handle some of the most complex legal issues in the boardroom and in the courtroom. The firm has offices in Tampa, Tallahassee, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit http://www.bmolaw.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Bryant Miller Olive

EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery and Kitchen will open its doors on January 29, 2021, offering a new dining experience inspired by a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western cultures and the confluence of heritage and innovation. Located on the fourth floor of Brickell City Centre, the new restaurant features an extensive covered outdoor patio, bar and seven fermentation vessels in addition to seven serving tanks in its brewery housed in the interior of the restaurant. Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited, which produces Singha and Leo beers, is the first-ever and still number one brewer in Thailand and is excited to bring the EST. 33 concept to Miami, the first opening outside of its home market. The name EST. 33 is an homage to the start-up of the company’s brewery in Bangkok in 1933. Inspired by the flavors, aromas and tastes of Thailand, EST. 33 features premium local and imported ingredients for a medley of exciting flavor combinations on a journey to becoming the next favorite of local craft brews. EST. 33’s most prized pints include The Legend Lager ($7), favored in Thailand for its golden body, it's a refreshing blend of malted barley and noble hops from Europe, perfect for humid climates; The One and Only Kopper ($7), EST. 33’s proud take on the Vienna-style lager, with intense caramel notes that emulate Kalamay, a traditional sticky coconut rice delicacy; The Aromatic Snowy ($7), a summer wheat beer brewed with fresh orange peels and coriander seeds, which develop into an invigorating and complex combination of vanilla and pepper notes; and specialty malts in The 33 Pale Ale ($7) balance the bitter-citrus character of the American Cascade hops featured in this brew, resulting in notes of lime and passion fruit. All craft beers can also be tasted in flights and the original Singha will be available in bottles and draught form. “Our craft beers celebrate time-honored Thai traditions and the tropical influences of Miami,” said EST. 33’s Head Brewer Todd Space. “Clean taste, exciting combinations and intensity are also hallmarks of our food and reflected in the beer recipes we have developed.” In the kitchen, Asian flavors meet the distinctive techniques of American barbecue. The unique and exotic ingredients and spices characteristic of Asian cuisines are further developed and deepened by the heat of a barbecue grill and large smoker fueled by hickory wood to invoke aromatic dishes showcasing bold yet approachable flavors. Harmoniously blending bursts of salty, spicy, sour and sweet with smoky, acidic and savory, EST. 33’s quintessential menu perfectly complements the restaurant’s craft beers brewed on premise. The grilled menu features two-piece skewers including Chicken Satay ($12) served with tamarind peanut jam; Duck Breast ($18) with a sweet sesame teriyaki; Scallops ($19) with a green curry coconut glaze; and Corn with Thai basil chimichurri ($9). The smoked menu, which is served with steamed buns, features Beer Brined Pork Shoulder ($14), Char Siu Pork Ribs ($11 half / $20 whole), Thai Lemongrass Chicken ($14 half / $26 whole) and Thai Spice-Rubbed Beef Brisket ($18). Appetizers include bites such as Beef Jerky ($12) topped with sweet and sour pickles; Crispy Shrimp Pot Stickers ($14) with cabbage, green onion and cilantro; and Thai Spice Crab Cake Croquetas ($14), with coconut lime dressing. Guests will find staples such as Papaya Salad, Pad Thai and Fried Rice, which can be ordered with vegetables, chicken or smoked meats. The menu also has a not-to-be-missed selection of grilled vegetables including Broccoli Slaw ($8) with sweet chili lime; Cauliflower ($12) with tamarind peanut jam; Smoked Brussels Sprouts ($10) with sweet sesame teriyaki and Grilled Cabbage ($11) with massaman tomato rub. The cuisine is dietary-inclusive with options for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-sensitivities. The interior’s industrial design juxtaposes lush greenery and natural elements further enhanced by tall ceilings and ample natural light to create a vibrant yet warm atmosphere. The brewery is the visual focal point of the restaurant as guests are greeted by the impressive brew tanks showcasing the inner workings and authenticity of the restaurant’s craft beers. Drawing inspiration from the golden and amber brews, hints of gold, metal, rope and aged brick and glass are seamlessly incorporated into the unique design. Another focal point is the exhibition kitchen where guests can watch the culinary team in action while enjoying an intimate look at the masterfully crafted dishes. EST. 33 features 93 seats nestled indoors and an expansive covered outdoor patio with 62 seats overlooking Brickell City Centre’s atrium. EST. 33 will be open Sunday through Wednesday from 6 p.m to 11:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call (305) 425-9266 or visit www.est33.us. By ML Staff. Photo Credit: EST. 33

If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get tested no more than 3 days before you travel by air into the United States (US) and show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight, or be prepared to show documentation of recovery (proof of a recent positive viral test and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel). On January 12, 2021, CDC issued an Order requiring all air passengers arriving to the US from a foreign country to get tested no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to present the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding the flight. Air passengers will also be required to confirm that the information they present is true in the form of an attestation. This Order is effective as of 12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on January 26, 2021. After You Travel Get tested 3-5 days after travel AND stay home for 7 days after travel. Even if you test negative, stay home for the full 7 days. If your test is positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.​​ ​If you don’t get tested, it’s safest to stay home for 10 days after travel.​ Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not. ​Always ​follow state and local recommendations or requirements related to travel. Frequently Asked Questions Does this requirement apply to US citizens? This Order applies to all air passengers, 2 years of age or older, traveling into the US, including US citizens and legal permanent residents. Are foreign nationals no longer subject to Presidential Proclamation travel restrictions if they can show a negative test or documentation of recovery? The CDC order does not replace the Presidential proclamations. Therefore, a negative test result for COVID-19 or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding the flight does not exempt a foreign national from the travel restrictions outlined in the Presidential proclamations. With specific exceptions, several Presidential proclamations suspend and limit entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, all aliens who were physically present within specific countries during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. For a full list of countries and links to the proclamations on the White House website, visit Travelers Prohibited from Entry to the United States. Are territories or possessions of the US considered foreign countries for the purposes of this Order? No, the Order to present a documentation of a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19 does not apply to air passengers flying from a US territory or possession to a US state. US territories and possessions of the US include American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. When does this order take effect? This Order will go into effect on January 26, 2021. What is an attestation? An attestation is a statement, writing, entry, or other representation under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 that confirms that the information provided is true. Does this Order apply to land border crossings? No, the requirements of this Order only apply to air travel into the US. Who is checking to make sure that people have a negative test or documentation of recovery before they board a plane to the US? The airline will confirm a COVID-19 negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding. Will CDC provide information about international testing locations? CDC is unable to provide information about locations and availability of testing in other countries. Check COVID-19 Country Specific Informationexternal icon for information on how and where to get tested in the country from which you are traveling or contact local authorities in that country. Does an at home test qualify? The Order requires a lab report to be presented to the airline or to public health officials upon request. A home specimen collection kit that is tested in a laboratory should meet the requirements, if such methods have been approved by the country’s national health authorities. What is a verifiable test result? A verifiable test result must be in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy) of a laboratory test result. Testing must be performed using a viral test (NAAT or antigen), and negative results must be presented to the airline prior to boarding. The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show test was done within the 3 days before the flight. A positive test result must show the test was done within the 3 months before the flight. Passengers What if I have had a COVID-19 vaccine or have tested positive for antibodies? Do I still need a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19? Yes, at this time all air passengers traveling to the US, regardless of vaccination or antibody status, are required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery. When do I need to get a test to travel to the US and what kind of test do I need? Get tested no more than 3 days before your flight to the US departs. Make sure to be tested with a viral test (NAAT or antigen test) to determine if you are currently infected with COVID-19. Also make sure that you receive your results before your flight departs and have documentation of your results to show the airline. Do state and local governments in the US have separate testing requirements for air passengers? Federal testing requirements must be met to board a plane to the US. Some state and local governments may have similar or more restrictive testing requirements for air passengers arriving in their jurisdictions. Always check and follow state and local recommendations or requirements related to travel in addition to federal requirements. Do I still need a test if my trip is shorter than 3 days? Yes, you will still need a test if your trip is shorter than 3 days. A viral test done in the US can be used to fulfill the requirements of the Order as long as the specimen was taken no more than 3 days before your return flight departs. If your return travel is delayed longer than 3 days after your test, you will need to be retested before your return flight. What if I recently recovered from COVID-19? CDC does not recommend getting tested again in the three months after a positive viral test, as long as you do not have symptoms of COVID-19. If you have had a positive viral test in the past 3 months, and you have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of your positive viral test results and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official that states you have been cleared for travel. The positive test result and letter together are referred to as “documentation of recovery.” A letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official that clears you to end isolation, e.g., to return to work or school, can be used to show you are cleared to travel, even if travel isn’t specifically mentioned in the letter. What happens if I don’t take a test and want to travel to the US? Air passengers traveling to the US are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery. Airlines must confirm the negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding. If a passenger chooses not to present a test result or documentation of recovery, the airline must deny boarding to the passenger. What happens if I test positive? People should self-isolate and delay their travel if symptoms develop or a pre-departure test result is positive until they have recovered from COVID-19. Airlines must refuse to board anyone who does not present a negative test result for COVID-19 or documentation of recovery. What kind of documentation of my test result do I need to present? CDC requires that air passengers arriving in the US have a paper or electronic copy of their test result for review by the airline before you board and for potential review by public health officials after you arrive in the US. Do passengers also need to have a copy of their attestation as well as the airline retaining it? Passengers are only required to retain a paper or electronic copy of their negative test result or documentation of recovery for the entirety of their itinerary. The attestation should be submitted to and retained by the airline or aircraft operator. What happens if my flight is delayed and it goes over the 3-day limit for testing? If your flight is delayed before departure, you will need to get re-tested if the delay causes your test to fall outside of the 3-day pre-departure testing period requirement. If I am connecting through the US to another country, do I still need to get tested? Yes. Any flight entering the US, even for a connection, will require testing before departure. If I have one or more connecting flights to the US, does the 3-day period apply to the first flight or the last one? If you are arriving on a direct flight to the US, your test must be done within the 3 days before your flight to the US departs. If you are arriving to the US via one or more connecting flights, your test must be done in the 3 days before the first flight in your itinerary, but only if the connecting flights were booked as a single passenger record with a final destination in the US and each connection (layover) is no longer than 24 hours long. If your connecting flight to the US was booked separately or a connection in your itinerary lasts longer than 24 hours, you will need to get tested within the 3 days before your flight that arrives in the US. If I tested negative before my flight, do I need to get another test when I get to the US? CDC recommends that travelers get tested 3-5 days after travel AND stay home or otherwise self-quarantine for 7 days after travel. Even if you test negative, stay home for the full 7 days. If you don’t get tested, it’s safest to stay home for 10 days. Always follow state and local recommendations or requirements related to travel. All travelers (including those who have recovered from COVID-19) should remember to wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet apart from people who are not in your household, and wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing and before eating. Travelers should look for symptoms of COVID-19, and take your temperature if you feel sick. Anyone sick with symptoms of COVID-19 should self-isolate and delay further travel. For more information, visit After You Travel Internationally Do I need to get a test before leaving the US? At this time, CDC does not have a testing requirement for outbound travelers, but recommends that you get tested with a viral test (NAAT or antigen) 1-3 days before you travel internationally. Travelers should check with international destinations for their entry requirements. What is the justification for letting people who recently recovered from COVID-19 travel without a negative test? What about reinfections? People who have recovered from COVID-19 can continue to test positive for up to 3 months after their infection. CDC does not recommended retesting within 3 months after a person with COVID-19 first developed symptoms (or the date of their first positive viral diagnostic test if their infection was asymptomatic). Even if they have recovered from COVID-19, people who develop symptoms of COVID-19 should not travel and should seek care for testing and evaluation. This guidance may be updated as additional information about people who have recovered from COVID-19 becomes available. Can CDC help me get a refund for travel expenses if I have to cancel or delay travel because of testing requirements for air passengers flying to the US? CDC does not reimburse and is unable to help travelers get reimbursements for travel expenses as a result of canceled or delayed travel because of COVID-19 or testing requirements for air passengers flying to the US. While some companies may base their policies on CDC’s travel recommendations or requirements, each company establishes its own refund policies. In some cases, trip cancellation insurance can protect your financial investment in a trip if you need to change your itinerary in the event of an international outbreak. Visit CDC’s Travelers’ Health website if you would like to learn more about travel insurance, including trip cancellation insurance. Will CDC reimburse me for the cost of a COVID-19 test? CDC is not able to reimburse travelers for COVID-19 testing fees. You may wish to contact your insurance provider or the location that provided your test about payment options. My ML Staff. Courtesy of CDC. Image courtesy of Unsplash

As South Florida continues to reopen, Miami-Dade County Auditorium (MDCA) strives to provide safe, diverse and affordable arts experiences for residents and visitors. For the New Year, MDCA has chosen to inaugurate the 2021 season by catering to theatre lovers. Join us for the Spanish rendition of the renowned play by Anton Chekhov, “El daño que hace el tabaco,” (The Dangers of Tobacco Smoking) on Saturday, January 30th at 7:00 pm as part of our Drive-Through Theatre Experience series. Drive-Through Theatre Experience Saturday, January 30 / 7:00 pm TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! Tickets are $5 for the Outdoor Seating Area and $10 for the Parking Seating Area. The story begins with Professor Ivan Ivanovich Nyukhin, the husband of the owner of a music boarding school for young ladies. The Professor enters a room with the innocent intention of giving a lecture on the harmful effects of tobacco. As the disorderly lecture begins to unravel, he delivers an unpredictable speech wavering between pathetic, ridiculous, and nonconforming, leading him to reveal terrible evils of the soul.⁣ ⁣ “El daño que hace el tabaco” is a comedic one-act monologue that allows the audience a brief escape from our current challenging times. Join us for this fantastic performance presented in a safe, outdoor environment. This performance is presented in Spanish. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. There is no late seating allowed. Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Drive-Through Theatre Experience is a live outdoor series that allows patrons to enjoy free and unique cultural performances from the comfort of their own vehicle. A limited amount of outdoor seating will also be made available. When choosing your seating, please be sure to review the selected ticket type. Performance run time is approximately 25 minutes long. Our Drive-Through Theatre Experience performances are recorded live and uploaded regularly to MDCA's Official YouTube Channel for those who were unable to attend the shows in person. Join us in the conversation online about performing arts in the time of COVID and watch these virtual performances free of charge with no limited viewing time. Miami-Dade County Auditorium is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. Images courtesy of Miami-Dade County Auditorium and ARCA Images.

The Lincoln Eatery, Miami Beach's first modern food hall, announces Bloomz. Known for recreating an old-world flower market experience, Zoom Bloomz is a European-inspired flower shop that has been launching pop-ups across the city in high traffic destinations such as Brickell City Centre, Nikki Beach and The Wynwood Yard. Zoom Bloomz flower cart at The Lincoln Eatery will serve as the brand’s third permanent location, alongside The Midtown Garden Center and Ironside Miami. “Everyone should have flowers,” explains Tawnie Aguilar, owner of Zoom Bloomz. “By launching at The Lincoln Eatery food hall, just steps from Lincoln Road, Miami’s premier shopping and entertainment destination, we anticipate a lot of customers hungry for a last minute hostess gift, birthday surprise, romantic gesture or just florals to freshen up one’s home.” Zoom Bloomz is especially sought after for its curated selection of fresh cut flowers and bouquets fresh from the garden. Handpicking rare flowers such as proteas, billy balls or multiple kinds of eucalyptus provides a personal touch on any occasion. Zoom Bloomz is open daily from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and located within the Lincoln Eatery Food Hall. Stay up to date on Zoom Bloomz by following @Zoom_Bloomz and @LincolnEatery on Instagram. For more information visit thelincolneatery.com. By ML Staff. Images by Lincoln Eatery and Zoom Bloomz