Whispering Manes Therapeutic Riding Center will mark a decade of community impact with its 10th annual signature fundraiser, The Mane Event. Sponsored by Baptist Health, the anniversary celebration takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the organization's five-acre facility, located at 6105 SW 125 Avenue in Miami. The gathering expects to host more than 200 attendees for an afternoon centered on local commerce and equine therapy awareness. Tatiana Castillo and Bear The program combines seasonal shopping with educational demonstrations highlighting the center's core mission. Attendees can browse products from over 20 local vendors, including Neptune’s Boutique, Boards by Shore, Miami Learning Experience, Gypsey Ofelia, Bella Paz, Jacqui’s Pearls, Cocoa Couture, and Soy Delicious. Offerings cover fashion, accessories, gifts, home decor, and specialty food items. The afternoon also features live music, a fashion show, wine tastings, food pairings, and a silent auction. Beyond the marketplace, visitors can tour the facility, interact with the center's specially trained horses, and observe live therapeutic riding demonstrations. Equine-assisted programs provide targeted physical and emotional benefits for children and adults with disabilities or special needs across South Florida, aiding in motor skills, physical strength, communication, and independence. All proceeds generated from ticket sales, silent auction bids, and direct donations go toward funding Whispering Manes' ongoing therapeutic programs. Due to space constraints at the equestrian center, total ticket sales are limited to maintain an intimate event setting. Tickets and donation details are available at whisperingmanes.org/me2026tickets. By ML Staff. Photos/Whispering Manes Therapeutic Riding Center.

Prada has unveiled its Stride women’s shoe collection for the new season, highlighting designs that combine distinctive style with everyday practicality. According to the brand, the line is built around strong contrasts that define bold shapes while maintaining functional wearability. The collection features modern volumes that reinterpret classic silhouettes, including loafers and ankle boots, which are updated with oversized soles and recognizable Prada details. The Stride range is available through Prada’s official website, where customers can explore the selection and view the latest women’s arrivals. Additional new women’s products are listed in the brand’s women’s new in section, and men’s items are featured in its men’s new in category on the same platform. By ML. Photo(s)/Prada

Givenchy Paris has introduced a preview of its Fall Winter 2026 menswear collection, focusing on elevated wardrobe staples and contemporary footwear. The collection features a curated selection of wool overshirts with a checked reverse, Couture Seam pieces, and leather Puffy Yard sneakers designed for the upcoming cold season. Ready-to-wear items and footwear are presented as part of the broader Fall Winter 2026 menswear line, reflecting the brand’s focus on structured tailoring and technical detailing. The Fall Winter 2026 menswear collection is available in selected Givenchy boutiques and online at Givenchy.com. By ML. Photo(s)/Givenchy Paris

Versace has introduced new graphic print designs as part of its Fall Winter 2026 collection, expanding its seasonal range with bold visual motifs. The latest pieces feature graphic motifs that reflect the brand’s characteristic attitude and design language, with prints appearing across ready to wear and accessories. The Fall Winter 2026 graphic print offerings are now available in selected boutiques and on versace.com for global customers. By ML. Photo(s)/Versace

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami is launching a fall Tech Lab Club that introduces children ages 7–12 to the science and technology of animation through a series of hands-on sessions. Inspired by the museum’s upcoming special exhibition The Science Behind Pixar, the four-session Tech Lab Club invites participants to explore how science, art, and technology combine to bring animated characters and stories to life. Guided by Frost Science educators, children will learn core concepts including 3D modeling, animation, lighting, and rendering, then apply these skills by creating their own 2D animation project using laptops and digital tools provided by the museum. The program consists of four immersive sessions scheduled for October 4 and 11 and November 8 and 15, running from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and includes lunch and a T-shirt for each participant. Families can register online and museum members receive discounted Tech Lab Club registration. By ML. Photo(s)/Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Polka dots are returning as a central visual theme in the latest Dior collection, with the House highlighting the pattern in a new series of pieces for the upcoming season. Since Christian Dior’s first haute couture collection in 1947, polka dots have appeared regularly in the House’s designs. Initially linked to men’s accessories, the founding couturier adopted the pattern across his work and described it as "always in fashion," helping to establish it as a recurring Dior motif. For Autumn Winter 2026-2027, creative director Jonathan Anderson is revisiting this signature motif in a new sequence of dresses and accessories. The designs explore fresh interpretations of the dot pattern while maintaining its connection to the House’s heritage. More information on the House and its collections is available at Dior’s website. By ML. Photo(s)/Christian Dior Couture

Join Maison Yoga and W Miami for Skyline Flow, a special community yoga session held in the hotel’s Great Room, surrounded by views of Downtown Miami. The event takes place Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at W Miami, 485 Brickell Avenue. Tickets are $18, with refunds available up to 24 hours before the event begins. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat and towel. Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Location: W Miami, 485 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL Tickets: $18 Cancellation: Refundable up to 24 hours before the event Tickets: SweatPals By ML Staff. Photo/Courtesy of W Miami. Photo/Junseong Lee/Unsplash

Chanel is inviting clients and their guests to its boutique to discover the Sublimage Les Extraits skincare line and build a customized nighttime routine focused on skin rejuvenation. During the visit, guests can explore concentrated formulas in the collection, including the new Sublimage L’Extrait Baume Regard, which is designed for the eye area and is presented as part of a comprehensive evening ritual. The Baume Regard is promoted alongside Sublimage L’Extrait de Nuit as a coordinated duo intended to provide restoring benefits to the complexion when used together at night. Interested clients can book an appointment to experience the Sublimage Les Extraits ritual in person at the boutique. By ML. Photo(s)/CHANEL

The Nikki Spoelstra Play Forest officially opened Saturday, August 15, marking the debut of The Underline's first designated playground amenity in South Miami. Located adjacent to South Miami City Hall at 6130 Sunset Drive, the new space gives children and families a dedicated destination for outdoor play and connection with nature, made possible by a $500,000 gift from Nikki Spoelstra to Friends of The Underline. The Underline's newest section and amenity opened to families with a lively ribbon cutting celebration featuring a kids concert, face painting and microforest plantings. The Play Forest includes log balance beams, stepping logs and natural play elements for climbing, balancing and exploring, along with musical chimes and sensory trail features. The design uses natural materials rather than traditional playground equipment, and connects directly to The Underline's bike and pedestrian path. "This space is really about play, nature, curiosity, belonging and togetherness," said Nikki Spoelstra, a third generation Miamian inspired by childhood memories exploring Fairchild Tropical Garden with her grandmother. "I wanted to create something where children and families could feel that same sense of wonder of discovering something just around the corner, and of following your curiosity to see where it takes you." "Nikki Spoelstra's generosity, combined with the collaboration of our municipal and county partners, is exactly the kind of public-private partnership that makes spaces like this possible," said Eulois Cleckley, CEO of Friends of The Underline. "This is what The Underline is built on." The grand opening celebration ran from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and included a live family concert by Jam with Jamie as part of the Levitt BLOC Miami Music Series, along with face painting and arts and crafts. Families in attendance had the first opportunity to explore the new playground, which sits directly behind the South Miami Branch library. The Underline's horticulturalist team was on site, guiding attendees as they planted trees and vegetation in the microforest adjacent to the park. The event included participation from Mack Cycle and Fitness, the Miami-Dade Public Library System, Baptist Health, Epic Party Entert ainment, The Doodle Sisters, Pura Vida, Playa Bowls, State of Kid, Café Con Lu and Sweet Lichi's. Representatives from the City of South Miami, the City of Coral Gables, Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis's office, Commissioner Ralph Rosado's office, Miami-Dade County, and NV2A-Central JV were among those in attendance. Photo Credits: Avant Garde Media and Friends of the Underline

Mac’s Club Deuce is marking its centennial in 2026, providing a timely starting point for exploring Miami’s oldest bars. Across Miami-Dade, drinking spots with roots stretching back decades still serve neighborhood regulars and visitors. Their histories include long closures and changes of address, so an original opening date does not always mean uninterrupted service. These six bars appear in order of their original beginnings, with reopenings and relocations noted along the way. Mac’s Club Deuce Address: 222 14th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Opened in 1926 as Club Deuce, this South Beach bar took its current name after Mac Klein purchased the business in 1964. Its connection to Miami’s television history runs through Miami Vice, whose production added neon lighting that stayed in place after filming. The series also held its final wrap party here, according to Mac’s Club Deuce’s published history. The curved bar, pool table and jukebox remain central to the room. Mac’s accepts cash only, opens daily at 8 a.m. and closes at 5 a.m. Its two-for-one happy hour runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Ball & Chain Address: 1513 SW Eighth Street, Miami, FL 33135 Ball & Chain first opened in 1935, decades before its stretch of Southwest Eighth Street became widely known as Little Havana. Its documented musical history includes performances by Billie Holiday, Count Basie and Chet Baker. The original business closed in 1957; the address subsequently housed other businesses before Ball & Chain’s revival in 2014, a return covered by Miami New Times. Today, the venue combines Cuban food and cocktails with live music and dancing. Its official calendar lists daytime performances as well as evening programs, making it useful to check the lineup before deciding when to visit. Fox’s Lounge Address: 6030 S. Dixie Highway, South Miami, FL 33143 Hank and Betty Fox opened Fox’s Sherron Inn in 1946. After decades of service, the South Miami bar and restaurant closed in 2015. Chris Hudnall and Randy Alonso reopened it in 2022, restoring a gathering place whose regulars remembered both the dim interior and its food. Resy’s account of the revival documents the seven-year gap and the effort to preserve familiar dishes. The Fox’s Lounge menu still includes martinis and Manhattans alongside Original Thumb Bits, the longtime snack of seared beef on toast, served with au jus. Dinner options include a French dip and steak au poivre. Fox’s opens at 4 p.m. daily, and reservations are available through its website. Happy’s Stork Lounge & Liquor Store Address: 1624 79th Street Causeway, North Bay Village, FL 33141 Happy’s has roots in the 1950s; the business identifies 1953 as its founding year. Its history spans the causeway connecting Miami and Miami Beach, where it operated for decades as both a neighborhood lounge and a liquor store. In 2023, it moved west along the causeway into a larger space, a relocation documented by The Infatuation. The current Happy’s Stork Lounge & Liquor Store continues that combination at its new North Bay Village address. Rasoi Indian Kitchen supplies food, with Indian dishes and bar options including wings and burgers. Older guides may still point to its former location at 1872 79th Street Causeway. The Taurus Address: 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 The Taurus traces its identity as a Coconut Grove bar to 1969. Its history includes a reopening in 2009, documented by the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District. The cottage has served several purposes over time, including a teahouse and roadhouse, making the building’s history distinct from the age of the bar itself. Now part of Ariete Hospitality Group, The Taurus centers its drinks offering on beer and whiskey, with food available alongside the bar service. The Coconut Grove directory lists whiskey flights and house-infused whiskey shots among its offerings, as well as burgers and wings. Churchill’s Pub Address: 5501 NE Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33137 Founded in 1979, Churchill’s became an important stage for Miami’s underground music community. The Little Haiti pub closed in 2020 and reopened in September 2025 after a five-year hiatus. WLRN’s reporting on the reopening describes its role in supporting emerging musicians and the South Florida bands that performed during its return. Live performances remain central to Churchill’s Pub, whose website lists upcoming shows and links to ticketing. Visitors should check the individual event listing for the lineup, admission price and door time before heading to the pub. By Luiz Porto/ML Staff. Photos courtesy of each business/venue

Scuba diving in Miami can mean exploring a coral reef in less than 30 feet of water or visiting a freighter near the 100-foot mark. Between the reefs off Key Biscayne and the historic wrecks of Biscayne National Park, the area offers options for newer certified divers, experienced divers and companions who prefer snorkeling. Rainbow Reef These seven Miami Living picks are reached by boat. Depths are approximate, and the right choice depends on your training, recent experience and conditions on the day. Emerald Reef Location: Offshore from Key Biscayne Depth: Approximately 15–26 feet at the county's mooring sites Emerald Reef comprises three patch reefs with hard corals, sea fans and sponges. Miami-Dade County identifies the areas around its moorings as West Emerald, also called Cuban Freighter Reef, North Emerald and Emerald Reef. Grunts and barracudas are among the fish documented here. For photographers interested in smaller marine subjects, local operator Diver's Paradise highlights the reef's rocks and hiding places as opportunities for close-up photography. Ask which part of Emerald the boat plans to visit, since the name covers several reef patches. Rainbow Reef Location: South of Government Cut, offshore from Miami Beach Depth: Approximately 17–28 feet at the county's mooring sites Rainbow Reef offers a shallow reef setting with hard corals, sponges and schooling fish. The county identifies its southern moorings as shallower areas with snorkeling opportunities, making this a site to discuss with an operator when planning an outing for both divers and snorkelers. The reef also serves as a coral restoration and research site. Visitors may encounter numbered tags or monitoring stakes, which should remain undisturbed. For readers interested in the work happening beneath Miami's waters, that conservation activity adds context to the dive. Neptune Memorial Reef Location: Approximately 3.25 miles east of Key Biscayne Depth: Approximately 40 feet Neptune Memorial Reef combines an artificial reef with a memorial site for cremated remains. Designed as an interpretation of Atlantis, its underwater architecture includes archways and columns that have become surfaces for marine growth. The setting makes it a choice for divers interested in submerged structures and underwater photography. The reef's visitor information page lists local dive operators and instructions for private boats. Visitors must use moorings rather than anchor on the reef, and fishing and collecting are prohibited. Its structures contain memorial placements, so divers should treat them with the care appropriate to a burial memorial. Sheri-Lyn Wreck Location: Offshore from Key Biscayne Depth: Roughly 100 feet; confirm the planned depth with your operator The Sheri-Lyn is a freighter sunk in 1987 and later broken into two major sections by Hurricane Andrew. Its separated hull gives this dive a different character from Miami's shallow reefs. Tarpoon Lagoon lists the wreck at 97 feet, substantially deeper than the other sites in this guide. This is a selection for divers with training and experience appropriate to the depth. Diver's Paradise also lists the wreck among its Miami dive sites and notes opportunities to observe small invertebrates around the structure. Discuss the route, conditions and certification requirements before reserving a trip. Alicia Wreck Location: Biscayne National Park Depth: Approximately 16–20 feet at the park's listed moorings The Alicia was a 345-foot iron-hulled steamship traveling from Liverpool to Havana when it sank in April 1905. Today, its remains form part of Biscayne National Park's Maritime Heritage Trail, giving divers a connection to the commercial shipping routes that once passed along this coast. Despite the relatively shallow mooring depths, the National Park Service identifies Alicia as one of the trail's sites best explored with scuba equipment. Ask specifically about Alicia when arranging a park dive, since a general snorkeling excursion does not establish that this wreck will be on the itinerary. Half Moon Underwater Archaeological Preserve Location: On a shoal off Key Biscayne Depth: Approximately 8–10 feet The Half Moon began life in Germany in 1908 as a racing yacht named Germania. After changing owners and uses, it wrecked during a storm in 1930. Its remains now lie within a Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve, with portions of the vessel only a few feet below the surface. That shallow setting makes Half Moon worth considering for snorkeling as well as scuba. The attraction is the surviving yacht and its history, rather than a deep descent. Arrange boat access and have the operator assess conditions before entering the water. Mandalay Wreck Location: Long Reef, Biscayne National Park Depth: Around 10 feet at the park's listed moorings The schooner Mandalay ran aground on Long Reef on New Year's Day in 1966 while returning toward Miami from a Bahamian cruise. Its remaining framework lies in the eastern part of Biscayne National Park, where the National Park Service identifies it as a particularly suitable wreck for snorkeling. For companions who want to see a shipwreck without scuba equipment, Mandalay is a useful option to ask about. The Biscayne National Park Institute offers snorkeling excursions, but captains select locations according to weather and sea conditions. A particular wreck is not a guaranteed stop. By Luiz Porto/ML Staff. Photos courtesy of National Park Service

Redwood Art Group has announced the return of its flagship art fairs, Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami, to the Wynwood Arts District for Miami Art Week 2026. The concurrent exhibitions will take place from December 2 through December 6 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, covering more than 150,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space. For the 2026 edition, Redwood Art Group has named Jackson Health Foundation as its official nonprofit partner to lead fundraising initiatives supporting pediatric healthcare across South Florida. The five-day event represents two of the longest-running independent art fairs during Miami Art Week, with Spectrum Miami celebrating its 16th year and Red Dot Miami marking its 21st year. Combined, the fairs feature over 280 exhibitors, 1,000 artists, and 75 galleries representing primary and secondary art markets globally. The presentation is expected to draw more than 40,000 visitors, including contemporary art collectors, gallery owners, art dealers, and industry professionals. As part of the 2026 philanthropic initiative, Thursday, December 3, has been designated as "Jackson Health Day." On this day, patients, families, providers, and staff from Holtz Children's Hospital will receive guided venue tours and participate in specialized programming. Additionally, $10 from each ticket sold to approximately 75,000 invited households will be donated directly to Holtz Children's Hospital, with options for general attendees to contribute during ticket registration. Members of the Foundation’s Guardian Angels and Golden Angel Society will also participate in the week's events. Spectrum Miami presents an urban contemporary focus, showcasing independent artists, studios, and younger galleries. The fair includes [SOLO], a dedicated section for independent emerging and established talent, alongside curatorial programs such as Art Labs site-specific installations, the Spotlight Program, and the Discoveries Collection featuring works priced under $3,000. Returning exhibitors for Spectrum Miami include Jason Perez Art, Alfano Sculpture, Elidea Art, Mathilda Martin Art, Ferrand Fine Art, MCP2 Art Studio, Re D’Italia Art, and Easton Art Galleries. Red Dot Miami functions as a curated gallery-only fair featuring international contemporary works from over 75 galleries and 500 artists. The fair mirrors its sister event with its own Spotlight Galleries, Art Labs projects, and a Discoveries Collection showcasing selected works priced at $5,000 or less. Exhibitors returning to Red Dot Miami for 2026 include K-Art Projects USA, Artavita/World Wide Art, Gebhardt Gallery, Perseus Gallery, End to End Gallery, The Gallery Steiner, SAB Gallery, and Famespace. The Opening Night Preview for Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd, featuring libations and musical entertainment. Tickets for the Opening Night Preview are priced at $85 per person and include access to all fair dates. A General Admission 1-day Pass for Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami is $50 and includes admission to the Opening Night Preview and one additional fair date when purchased online in advance (available until Nov. 15). GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION Mana Wynwood 2217 NW 5th Ave. (at NW 22nd Street) Miami, FL 33127 ADMISSION COST Opening Night Preview Ticket: $85 Access to Red Dot Miami & Spectrum Miami Opening Night Preview Wednesday, December 2 6 PM –9 PM and access to all fair days Thursday, Dec. 3 through Sunday Dec. 6, 2026. (VALID FOR MULTIPLE DAY USE) General Admission: 1-Day Pass: $50 in advance This special advance ticket is good for our Opening Night Preview Wednesday December 2 6 -9 PM plus one additional fair date Thursday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026. (Advance ticket offer available until November 15 only) VALID FOR OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW + ONE OTHER FAIR DAY USE ONLY All tickets will be delivered as mobile e-tickets and can be purchased in advance. With digital ticketing, each guest’s mobile phone becomes their ticket, enabling a more streamlined and contactless entry experience. SHOW HOURS OPENING NIGHT PRESS PREVIEW Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 5PM – 6PM OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 6PM – 9PM PUBLIC FAIR HOURS Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 12PM – 8PMFriday, December 4, 2026 | 12PM – 8PMSaturday, December 5, 2026 | 12PM – 8PMSunday, December 6, 2026 | 12PM – 6PM ONLINE Spectrum Miami Website — redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami Spectrum Miami on Facebook — www.facebook.com/SpectrumMiamiArtShow Spectrum Miami on Instagram — @spectrummiami Red Dot Miami Website — redwoodartgroup.com/red-dot-miami Red Dot Miami on Facebook — www.facebook.com/reddotartshow Red Dot Miami on Instagram — @reddotmiami BY ML Staff. Photos/Redwood Art Group.