Acclaimed vocalist Nicole Henry returns to the Colony Theatre on December 17th for her 11th Annual Winter Concert, My Favorite Things . Celebrating over a decade of benefiting local nonprofits, this year's event supports SAVE and Miami Music Project. Known for her dynamic vocal range and captivating performances, Henry will feature songs from her latest holiday single, released on November 22nd. Praised by The New York Times and Billboard for her artistry, Henry has headlined stages in 20 countries and earned accolades like the Soul Train Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance. Her concert will include a mix of holiday favorites and heartfelt music while raising awareness for two impactful organizations. The event is sponsored by prominent local and national partners, with a VIP reception preceding the show. For tickets and details, visit nicolehenry.com . By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Nicole Henry

The Miami Dolphins announced they have activated safety Patrick McMorris off the injured reserve list and waived safety Marcus Maye. McMorris was selected by Miami in the sixth round (198th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played his final collegiate season at California (2023), where he started all 13 games and recorded 90 tackles (50 solo), 1.0 sack, one interception, eight passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries and was named All-Pac 12 honorable mention. McMorris transferred from San Diego State, where he played four seasons (2019-22). He earned first-team All-Mountain West honors in 2021 and 2022. Maye has appeared in 88 career games with 80 starts in eight seasons with the N.Y. Jets (2017-21), New Orleans (2022-23) and Miami (2024). He has totaled 435 tackles (299 solo), 4.5 sacks, eight interceptions, 29 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his career. He originally entered the NFL as a second-round selection (39th overall) by the N.Y. Jets in the 2017 NFL Draft. Maye played collegiately at Florida. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq. Patrick McMorris S 6-0 206 10/18/01 R California ‘24 Santa Ana, Calif. D6b, ‘24 By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of Miami Dolphins

Join the screening of the scrumptious foodie comedy "Tampopo" (1985), the tale of an eccentric band of culinary ronin who guide the widow of a noodle-shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 8. Date and Time: Sunday, December 8, 2024 1pm to 3 pm Location: Bill Cosford Cinema, Dooly Memorial 225 5030 Brunson Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146   TAMPOPO | 1985 | WRITER-DIRECTOR: Juzo Itami | WITH: Ken Watabane, Tsutomo Yamazaki, Nobuyo Miyamoto | RUNNING TIME: 1H 54M | IN JAPANESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | UNRATED Contains adult themes | PROJECTED IN 4K DCP   This rapturous “ramen western” by Japanese director Juzo Itami is an entertaining, genre-bending adventure underpinned by a deft satire of the way social conventions distort the most natural of human urges—our appetites.   Interspersing the efforts of Tampopo and friends to make her café a success with the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster and glimpses of food culture both high and low, the sweet, sexy, and surreal "Tampopo" is a lavishly inclusive paean to the sensual joys of nourishment, and one of the most mouthwatering examples of food on film ever made. "Humor, it is said, is universal. Most times it is not. The humor that travels best, I sometimes think, is not "universal" humor at all, but humor that grows so specifically out of one culture that it reaches other cultures almost by seeming to ignore them. The best British comedies were the very specifically British films, such as "The Lavender Hill Mob" and "School for Scoundrels." The best Italian comedies were such local products as "Seduced and Abandoned." The funniest French films were by Tati, who seemed totally absorbed in himself.   "And this very, very Japanese movie, which seems to make no effort to communicate to other cultures, is universally funny almost for that reason. Who cannot identify with the search for the perfect noodle? Certainly any American can, in the land of sweet corn festivals, bakeoffs and contests for the world's best chili. This is a very funny movie." -- Roger Ebert   Tickets are $5 and available at link above. Students use code UMSTUDENT at checkout for free admission (Cane card must be shows at the door). By ML Staff. Courtesy of University of Miami

The Miami Marlins today announced hires to the organization’s Baseball Operations leadership structure, naming Joe Migliaccio as Director of Hitting and Bill Hezel as Director of Pitching. Additionally, the Miami Marlins have elevated Maxx Garrett to Director of Catching. Migliaccio, 33, has been named Director of Hitting after spending the past six seasons in various roles with the New York Yankees organization. In this new strategic management position, Migliaccio will lead the organization’s hitting infrastructure and hitting development across all levels. He most recently served as the Yankees Minor League Hitting Coordinator (2022-24) after working as Hitting Coach at several Yankees Minor League affiliates, including Double-A Somerset (2021) and High-A Tampa (2019-20). Before joining the Yankees, he served as Hitting Coach at the University of Iowa (2018), Graduate Assistant at the University of Missouri (2017), Volunteer Assistant Coach at Southeast Missouri State University (2016), Volunteer Assistant at Siena College (2014-15), and Assistant Coach with the Liberal Bees in the Jayhawk Baseball League (2014). A native of West Melbourne, Fla., he also played as an infielder at Florida International University (2009-10), Parkland College (2010-12), and Oral Roberts University (2012-14). Hezel, 38, joins the organization as Director of Pitching after spending the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. He started his tenure with the Angels as Assistant Major League Pitching Coach (2023) before transitioning to Pitching Integration Strategist this past campaign. The Hackettstown, N.J. native previously spent five years working in various capacities for Driveline Baseball in Seattle, Wash., including as Director of Pitching (2020-22), while also serving as a Pitching Consultant for the Philadelphia Phillies (2020-21). A former collegiate baseball player at Lehigh University (2006-07) and East Stroudsburg University (2008-09), Hezel began his coaching career with Northampton Community College, working as the team's Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator (2012-2016). He also spent time as Pitching Coach for the Quakertown Blazers in the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League (2016) before serving as the Pitching Coach at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pa. (2017-18). Garrett, 34, has been elevated to Director of Catching after joining Miami last year as Hitting and Catching Coordinator. Before joining the Marlins organization, he spent five years at Driveline Baseball as the Lead Hitting Trainer and Catching Trainer. While at Driveline, Garrett oversaw the Washington location’s hitting department, managing the training plans for their highest-level athletes and leveraging data for designing, implementing, and executing hitting and catching programs. The Kennewick, Wash. native played Division I baseball at Gonzaga University in 2011-12 before spending six years in independent leagues including the Frontier League and the American Association. By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of Miami Marlins/Getty Images

Demi Moore wears Gucci Cruise 2025 GG embossed suede jacket, light chiffon shirt, two tone denim and GG suede Ballerina flats to the "Landman" photocall at Corinthia Hotel London, in London, England. Aubrey Plaza wore a Gucci Fall/Winter 2024 embroidered lace and velvet dress, silk scarf, gold necklace and Rosso Ancora Signoria heels while attending the Dead Funny: An All-Star Tribute to Joan Rivers benefitting God's Love We Deliver at The Victoria Theater on November 7, 2024 in New York City. Image courtesy of Gucci/Getty Images

In this insightful interview, Miami Living Magazine speaks with Jeffrey B. Simon ( jeffreybsimon.com ), a prominent attorney leading the charge against Big Oil in landmark climate change lawsuits. Simon discusses the severe consequences of fossil fuel pollution, focusing on heat dome events like the catastrophic one in Oregon, and the scientific evidence linking such extreme weather events to carbon emissions. He sheds light on the accountability of the fossil fuel industry, his legal battles, and the potential implications for Florida, particularly as residents face rising climate threats. Miami Living: Can you explain what a heat dome event is and how it affects the environment, human health, and particularly the residents of Florida? Jeffrey B. Simon: Our planet is hotter now than it has been in human history. Over the last 40 years, we have seen the steepest increase in surface temperature of the Earth than in any other 40-year period ever. The ten hottest years in recorded history are the last ten. That’s no coincidence; it’s because we are continuing to pollute our atmosphere with carbon dioxide by burning fossil fuels. That pollution traps heat and pushes it downward upon all of us. Carbon pollution from burning fossil fuels isn’t just warming our planet; it’s boiling it, like an egg in a stove pot. In June 2021, Multnomah County, Oregon, was scorched by the most extreme heat event in its history. For several consecutive days and nights, a “heat dome,” sometimes called an “extreme heat event,” boiled the county. Over three consecutive days, county temperatures reached highs of 108°, 112°, and 116° Fahrenheit. Inner-city Portland reached temperatures of 124° Fahrenheit. All those high temperatures exceeded those of any day in any previous year in the county, ever. The average high temperature in this county in June is in the 70s. 40% of the county’s residents had no cooling systems in their homes because they never needed them. 69 people died of heat stroke, most of them inside their homes. It was so hot that the metal cables of cable cars literally melted. This was not a natural weather event. In the aftermath of this catastrophe, several scientific studies were conducted, all of which reached the same conclusion: this heat dome was caused by fossil fuel pollution that superheated the Earth’s surface, dried out the region’s soil, and intensified a high-pressure system to turn this county into a convection oven. Miami Living: How can heat dome events be scientifically linked to the activities of fossil fuel companies? Jeffrey B. Simon: In the aftermath of devastating 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome, climate scientists from around the world conducted research to determine if that event was caused carbon pollution or a naturally occurring anomaly. Their published work was unanimous that carbon pollution caused extreme heat event and/or made it significantly worse. The scientific consensus that links this extreme heat event to carbon pollution spewed into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels is very clear. Making matters worse, Exxon climate scientists accurately predicted in the 1980s that fossil fuel burning would cause very harmful climate changes in the 21 st century, but the company expended enormous efforts and resources to sew doubt in the public mind about that truth in the years that followed. Miami Living: Why is the blame being placed on Big Oil and not other major industry pollutants such as agriculture or even the fashion industry? Besides the obvious CO2 emissions, what else are they being held accountable for? Jeffrey B. Simon: While it’s true that carbon pollution is created by several sources, the burning of fossil fuels is the predominant one. Moreover, no industry has worked harder to distort the truth about the causes, breadth, and magnitude of climate harm than the fossil fuel producing Industry. Miami Living: Can you tell us more about your recent lawsuit against Big Oil? Jeffrey B. Simon: Multnomah County, Oregon filed suit against several members of the fossil fuel industry alleging that those companies, individually and in concerted action with other companies, misrepresented and/or concealed from the public their awareness that atmospheric pollution from the use of their fossil fuel products would result in extreme weather events, such as the heat dome that devastated the County in 2021. As a result, the County could not reasonably foresee nor prepare for the never-before kind of extreme heat that destroyed so much life and treasure. The case is currently pending in state court, where several substantial motions are expected to be litigated before the trial judge in February 2025. Miami Living: What makes this case so significant? Jeffrey B. Simon: While there are approximately two dozen climate accountability cases pending around the U.S., this case is unique because it’s focused upon an extreme heat event rather than harmful climate changes in general. There are a couple of other cases that focus upon a particular weather event, such as hurricanes, but I believe the Multnomah case is the only one related to a catastrophic heat event. That’s important, because of all the climate changes wrought by carbon pollution, extreme heat is the most deadly worldwide. And extreme heat events in historically temperate climates like America’s Pacific Northwest are the easiest for scientists to reliably link to carbon pollution. While there’s no doubt that carbon pollution causes and/or worsens hurricanes in the Caribbean, hurricanes occurred there before the fossil fuel burning era. But never in human history did places like Portland, Oregon reach temperatures like 124 degrees Fahrenheit, so models that compared climatic and atmospheric conditions to those that existed before the Industrial Age made the link to carbon pollution highly scientifically reliable. Holding wrongdoers accountable for the harm they cause is an essential use of the civil justice system. Those who break things should pay for them. This case will affirm that legal and moral imperative. Miami Living: In your view, what specific climate events in Florida could be linked to the activities of fossil fuel companies? Jeffrey B. Simon: The heating of the Earth’s surface temperature from fossil fuel burning has caused increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. These events have included, not exhaustively, heat domes, wildfires, drought, hurricanes, floods, and freezing. Generally speaking, when those events occur in regions that have never or rarely experienced them, the more likely that carbon pollution is a driving factor. Miami Living: How can the legal and environmental communities in Florida, including in Miami, benefit from your research and approach to holding Big Oil accountable? Jeffrey B. Simon: Communities in Florida, including Miami, are compelled to expend large amounts of taxpayer dollars for emergency healthcare, social services, and infrastructure repairs due to climate-related impacts. Who should continue to pay for the destruction that fossil fuel burning causes: taxpayers or the companies that reaped enormous profits from the sale of fossil fuel products, several of whom may have deliberately misled the taxpaying public about how much harm those products would do to communities and their environment? I think the answer is straightforward, but at the very least, let’s allow juries to decide the matter. That’s the purpose and promise of the civil justice system and the right to trial by jury, which is enshrined as the 7 th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Miami Living: What lessons from your previous legal work, including your Oregon heat dome lawsuit, can be applied to possible future legal actions in Florida? Jeffrey B. Simon: Experts in the science of climate attribution study whether and where particular weather events are caused or worsened by carbon pollution rather than by natural climate variations. When Floridians experience extreme weather events that cause great harm, which unfortunately they have and will again, climate scientists will look to determine whether those events were human-made versus natural phenomenon. If human-made, governmental entities that are charged with duties to protect public safety and to conserve taxpayer money should consider whether the use of the civil justice system to hold carbon polluters financially accountable is an appropriate option for fulfilling those duties. Miami Living: What actions do you think regular folks, like Miami residents, can take to support legal actions against fossil fuel companies? Jeffrey B. Simon: Only support and vote for political candidates who tell the truth about human-made climate change and advocate for corrective action. Human-made climate change, sometimes called anthropogenic climate change, is demonstrable scientific fact, as certain as gravity. If I step off a roof, I will fall to the ground, irrespective of how I “feel” about gravity, or whether some PhD has been paid by a front group or lobbyist to deny its existence. The same is true about the fact that the burning of fossil fuels has caused a near doubling of the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere, which in turn blocks the dispersion of solar heat that’s reflected from the planet’s surface. That heat is then pushed down upon all of us, thus warming the planet surface and causing a heat-energy imbalance that yields radical and extreme weather patterns. And the problem is growing worse because we continue to burn fossil fuel products at a high rate and the carbon pollution that’s spewed from those products remains in the atmosphere for hundreds of years. DEMAND from your lawmakers that they pursue corrective action through legislation and that they oppose any “tort reform” or other legislation that’s calculated to immunize corporate wrongdoers from being held financially accountable in the civil justice system. Miami Living: On a personal note, can you share some of your personal passions and your thoughts about Miami? What do you enjoy doing the most when you are not working? Jeffrey B. Simon: My wife and I love Miami, especially South Beach, and have vacationed there many times. In addition to its great beauty, Miami is a cultural melting pot that exemplifies and edifies the best of the American experience. We find that Miami is an incredible place to live or visit only for those who like any of the following: sun, beaches, boating, fishing, sports, art, kindness, culture, music, rum, cigars, fashion, or fine cuisine. Connect with Jeffrey B. Simon: jeffreybsimon.com Instagram Interview by Morgan Harms. Images courtesy of Jeffrey B. Simon

Regardless of which Louisiana parish you call home, all commercial and residential property owners must keep their premises free of hazards. This includes all known hazards and those property owners should be aware of like broken sidewalks and downed tree limbs.  If a property owner fails to adequately maintain their premises, you may be eligible to recover compensation if you suffer an injury. However, navigating a Louisiana premises liability claim  can be complicated. You have specific steps to follow and skipping one can impact your ability to receive compensation for your damages. Understanding Louisiana Premises Liability Law The Pelican State defines premises as land, facilities, and any other buildings and structures on the property. This can include the lawn, sidewalk, and inside a structure like a business, home, garden shed, or garage.  Boats and swimming pools also fall under these guidelines, if they’re located on the property owner’s premises. So, if you’re injured climbing around on a boat stored in an individual’s backyard, it’s often considered part of the premises. Louisiana’s premises liability law  doesn’t stop at simply defining what’s considered an individual’s private or public property. The law also defines who may be eligible for filing a premises liability claim. The law addresses both individuals allowed on the premises and those who are considered trespassing. Under Louisiana legal guidelines, individuals invited onto the premises like friends, neighbors, and relatives are considered invited guests. As a guest of the premises owner, they have a certain expectation of safety. This means the property is free of hazards that can result in accidents and/or injuries.  The same law also applies to individuals invited onto the property for non-commercial reasons. This can include business customers and hospital patients. Remember, the state’s premises liability laws apply to both public and private properties. Individuals trespassing typically aren’t covered by the state’s premises liability law. Since they’re not invited onto the property, you don’t have a legal obligation to ensure their safety. However, there’s an exception to this legal rule.  Children, whether invited or not, always have a certain expectation of safety. To help ensure you’re not violating any part of the premises liability law it’s always best to keep up with your property’s maintenance. Common Injuries in Premises Liability Claims The type of injury typically depends on the accident. Your injuries from a slip and fall accident are going to be different than if you’re bitten by the property owner’s dog. With that being said, some common injuries seem to pop up in the majority of premises liability claims. These can include: Broken bones Burns Catastrophic injury Disfigurement and scarring Electrical shock Head injury (including traumatic brain injury) Loss of limb Neck injury Paralysis Spinal cord injury Some premises accidents can result in fatalities. If a loved one is killed due to a property owner’s negligence, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim . This type of personal injury claim is a little different than a premises liability case.  If this applies to you, it’s usually best to contact a wrongful death attorney. Recovering compensation for the death of a loved one can be emotionally draining and the legal process isn’t always easy to navigate. Proving a Louisiana Premises Liability Claim Before you can file a premises liability claim you need to meet some criteria. If you can’t meet the criteria, there’s a good chance you can’t recover financial compensation. So, what do you need to show in a premises liability claim? The defendant owns, leases, or is otherwise the primary occupant. This can be a little confusing in a rental situation. The person leasing the property and its owner may both be liable for your injuries. Often the terms of the leasing agreement help sort out who is the liable party. For example, if the lease states the renter is responsible for property maintenance you probably can’t name the premises owner as the liable party. You are owed a duty of care. Pretty much everyone owes someone a duty of care. Property owners owe a duty to all visitors to ensure the area is free of hazards. The defendant hasn’t taken reasonable actions to remove or repair any known hazards. An example can be if the property owner is aware of broken glass on the ground but doesn’t take steps to clean it up. This statute can also extend to hazards the property owner should know about. The negligence of the property owner is the direct cause of your injuries. Negligence can be failing to clean up broken glass or remove a fallen tree branch. If your claim meets these criteria, you can probably file an injury claim. Don’t forget, that you must prove your injuries and any other claimable damages are directly caused by negligence . In other words, your injuries would’ve only happened on the premises. Types of Damages Common in Premises Liability Claims Even though all premises liability claims are different, the types of damages listed are often the same. Your claim can include economic and non-economic damages like: Hospital or medical expenses Rehabilitative therapy Lost wages and reduced future earning ability Pain and suffering Cost of future medical treatments Emotional suffering Calculating your economic damages is usually fairly easy. Add up your bills and receipts and this gives you the value of your economic damages.  Figuring out the value of your non-economic damages is a little more complicated. You’ll need to use either the per diem or multiplier method. Both methods are accepted by the legal system and insurance companies. If you’re not sure which formula to use, your personal injury attorney can provide some guidance. Recovering Compensation for a Premises Liability Accident If you’re injured on someone’s property due to their negligence, you may be able to file a premises liability claim.  However, before starting the claim process it’s usually best to consult with an experienced Louisiana accident attorney. The legal process can be challenging to navigate, even when negligence is clear. Your attorney can help ensure you recover fair compensation for your injuries.  By ML staff. Image courtesy of Pexels.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Sunday's win against New England, the NFL announced Wednesday. It is Tagovailoa's third overall AFC Offensive Player of the Week award and Miami's first AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor since running back Raheem Mostert earned the accolade in Week 6 of the 2023 season vs. Carolina. Tagovailoa is one of only three players in the league to earn a Player of the Week award in each of the last three seasons, joining Buffalo's Josh Allen and Tennessee's Nick Folk. Tagovailoa earned the accolade in Week 2 of the 2022 season at Baltimore and in Week 1 of the 2023 season at the L.A. Chargers. Tagovailoa connected with eight different pass catchers against the Patriots to lead the Dolphins to their third-straight win in one of the best performances of his career. He completed 29-of-40 passes (72.5 pct.) for 317 yards and four touchdowns for a 128.9 passer rating. His 128.9 passer rating and four touchdown throws led the NFL in Week 12, while his 317 passing yards were the most in the AFC. It was also Tagovailoa's fifth consecutive game with a 70.0-plus completion percentage, which is the longest active streak in the NFL and the longest of his career. Tagovailoa ignited Miami's offense in the second quarter, scoring on all four of the team's possessions. He completed 15-of-21 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns with a passer rating of 137.5 in the quarter, which marked the second time in his career that Tagovailoa has passed for at least three touchdowns and 175 yards in a single quarter. He then led Miami to a field goal with two seconds remaining in the half to finish with 24 points scored in the quarter, which is tied for the second-most points scored by a team in a quarter this season. Tagovailoa currently leads the NFL with a 73.3 completion percentage, which is on track to break his career best and top Miami's record books. Meanwhile, his 106.3 passer rating ranks fifth this year. He has completed 170-of-232 passes for 1,760 yards, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions on the season. By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa

Pan American Art Projects was established in 2001 to exhibit and promote established and emerging artists from North, Central and South America, providing a context for dialogue between the various regions. Exhibition: Solo Show: Poetic Incongruities - Artist: Luis Cruz Azaceta - Title: Swimming to Freedom, 2022 The gallery started operating in Dallas in 2004 with the exhibit “80 Years of Cuban Art”, which included essential works by most principal Cuban artists. We opened the Wynwood location in Miami in 2006, where we produced large exhibits like “Ferrari and Bony,” with catalog introduction by Luis Camnitzer, and “Denarrations,” curated by Gerardo Mosquera, which included works, among others, by Aernout Mik, Vibeke Tandberg, and Tracey Snelling. Exhibitions September 7 - December 14 Carlos Estevez: Lux Arcana (Design District) September 7 - December 14 Luis Cruz Azaceta: Poetic Incongruities (Design District) October 26 - December 14 Pavel Acosta: The Anatomy Lesson (Design District) September 28 - November 9 Collective Exhibition The Future of America (Little River) November 23 - January 12, 2025 Jorge Rios: for my next trick…(Little River) They represent a strong roster of American contemporary artists and hold a collection of essential works from Cuba, Argentina, the U.S., and the Caribbean. Our programming reflects these complementary arenas, providing a comprehensive historical context for contemporary tendencies in the visual arts from these regions. We work closely with our artists to broaden their exposure to opportunities through various forms of sponsorship and exhibition collaborations with cultural institutions locally, nationally and internationally. Exhibition: Solo Show: Lux Arcana - Artist: Carlos Estevez - Title: Debris Disk, 2024 Exhibition: Solo Show: and for my next trick… Artist: Jorge Rios - Title: Untitled _ Unmysterious shapes, 2023 Exhibition: Solo Show: The Anatomy Lesson - Artist: Pavel Acosta | Title: Irises by Vincent van Gogh, From the series “Stolen from the Met,” 2022 We have collaborated with other galleries, sponsored public exhibits, and placed our artists in museums and important private collections: PAMM, The Tate, London; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Frost Art Museum, Miami; Museo Solo, Madrid; Museum of African-American Art, Los Angeles; Museum of African-American Art, Dallas; Museum of Contemporary Art, Ft. Lauderdale; the Daros Foundation, Zurich; the heir to the throne, currently King of Holland; Ms. Betty De Woody, Coral Gables; the Rubins Foundation, New York; Mr. Howard Farber, New York; Jorge Perez’s Espacio 23, Miami; Bank of Nova Scotia collection, Toronto; Deutsche Bank collection, New York, among others. We also work actively with our holdings through various philanthropic endeavors to assist important non-profit institutions working in all regions of the Americas. Locations Design District 21 NE 39th Street, Miami, FL 33137 Hours of Operation: 12 - 6 p.m. Little River 274 NE 67th Street, Miami, FL 33138 Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Contacts panamericanart.com miami@panamericanart.com Instagram: @panamericanartprojects 305 751 2550 Photographer credits for images provided: PAN AMERICAN ART PROJECTS

With an aura steeped in centuries of parties that called for dancing on every occasion, this is the season. Holiday celebrations have never been grander at Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club . Oceanfront holiday memories are waiting to be made at this legendary hideaway, where the water is perfect, the trees are trimmed to perfection, and the season’s magic is infused into every last detail. The best gift of all? Time spent together under the warm sun. Celebrated Culinary Gather for an al fresco lunch at Winston's , savour Lido's Italian traditions, and step into the Champagne Bar for delightful holiday cocktails. Each is an occasion all its own. Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club brings lasting memories to the table within the spirit of The Surf Club’s originally storied ballroom. By day, guests can delight in festive breakfasts on Christmas and New Year’s Day, and as the sun sets, elegant, multi-course dinners are presented on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with a thoughtful Italian touch by way of award-winning Florentine Chef Marco Calenzo. Champagne Bar, naturally aglow with festive charm, invites guests to celebrate with seasonal cocktails and an elegant champagne trolley, perfect for toasting the magic of the season. Indulge in a tasting of Champagne Bar’s exceptional spirits, paired with a cigar from The Surf Club’s collection, reminiscent of the days when Winston Churchill enjoyed his cigars on the terrace. Music and New Year’s Eve Celebration Festivities are synonymous with music, which can be enjoyed every afternoon at The Surf Club from December 23, 2024 through New Year’s Day, from a pianist in The Surf Club’s famed Peacock Alley to Champagne Bar's resident DJ mixing the best tunes every weekend. Champagne Bar also takes centre stage on the original anniversary of The Surf Club, New Year’s Eve. This place of glamour and extraordinary energy welcomes guests to ring in the New Year to the sound of a grand live band performing worldwide music hits, followed by a DJ and saxophonist duo that guarantee the celebration continues past midnight. A selection of decadent bites, mini desserts and flowing champagne will be served at every table as well as an array of surprises throughout the evening. Soak Up the Sun and Season At Winston’s on the Beach, the holiday cheer comes alive at this poolside dining gem, named in honour of a legendary guest. Guests are invited to enjoy a delightful collection of seasonal cocktails and festive dining experiences as they soak up the sun by the pool, relax on the beach, or engage in classic lawn games such as backgammon, chess, and cornhole. The iconic cabanas offer a luxurious and private escape by the pool. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, Winston’s becomes the alfresco backdrop to grilled delicacies and preferred pizzas prepared on the spot, fresh from the pizza oven flown in from Italy - an ideal choice for those who want a laid-back yet vibrant holiday atmosphere. The Hotel’s popular Sunset Beach Picnics also offer an intimate backdrop for celebrations with family and friends. Available daily during golden hour, these private picnics include delectable canapés, fresh fruit, and, naturally, a selection of champagne. Playtime in Paradise Young guests are in for a magical holiday season at The Surf Club. Beyond the endless pool and beach fun, the Kids For All Seasons program offers a unique lineup of festive activities running from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. Children can indulge in Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, craft their own sea turtle plushies, enjoy a delightful Brunch with Santa, and celebrate the New Year at a themed party. Wellness Experiences As holiday lights sparkle, the Spa at The Surf Club - a serene haven of tranquillity - introduces new wellness experiences for the season. The festive Hammam Ritual is a standout, featuring an invigorating exfoliation to refresh and brighten the skin, followed by a nourishing mud treatment and a soothing application of hydrating butter – leaving guests ready to embrace the holiday magic. For those looking for a holiday experience that harmonizes mindfulness with movement, Yoga Bliss is the perfect choice, combining breathing techniques with contemporary yoga. For a more energizing activity, guests can participate in an outdoor spinning class set on the oceanfront lawn. To learn more about Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, or to book a stay, call + 305 381 3333 or visit the Hotel’s website . ML Staff. Courtesy of Four Season Hotel

Vacheron Constantin has enhanced the Traditionnelle collection with a tourbillon High Jewellery model powered by ultra-thin Calibre 2160. This technical timepiece is enhanced by exceptional mastery in the art of invisible gemsetting. All case components are paved with baguette-cut diamonds, from lugs to caseband, from bezel to clasp and from the crown to the dial with its radiant motif. This Traditionnelle tourbillon High Jewellery timepiece reflects Vacheron Constantin's own approach to High watchmaking. High Watchmaking Meets High Jewellery A Vacheron Constantin watch cannot be technical without being precious. Over the course of the Maison’s more than two and a half centuries of existence, this attitude has constantly stimulated its creativity. Born at the height of the Age of Enlightenment, this philosophy specific to Vacheron Constantin was nurtured in particular by La Fabrique , a unique organisation encompassing more than 5,000 watchmaking and goldsmithing professionals in 18th-century Geneva. Today, Vacheron Constantin continues to perpetuate this legacy through timepieces whose aesthetics stem from research that is equally thorough in exploring decorative arts as in ensuring smooth mechanical operation. With the Traditionnelle tourbillon High Jewellery watch, this approach finds an exceptional new interpretation. Entirely paved with baguette-cut diamonds, this timepiece offers a remarkable symbiosis between expertise in artistic crafts and mastery of horological complications. The tourbillon regulator equipping its ultra-thin movement serves as a visual starting point for the gemsetting adorning the dial and which blossoms like a sparkling corolla. This composition is complemented by a sloping inner bezel ring and bezel that are likewise gemset, as indeed are the crown, lugs, caseband and clasp. The Magic Of Invisible Setting For this latest watch joining the collection, invisible setting was chosen to highlight the distinctive structure of its ornamentation. Invented in the early 20th century, this technique consists of setting perfectly calibrated stones so that the metal prongs serving as visible fastening points vanish, hence its name. Instead, master jewellers fashion T-shaped rails (channels), while the gems are cut with a groove on each side of the culet – the bottom facet of the stone. The gems are then slid one by one between the channels to form diamond paving with no visible joints. For the setting to be perfect, the gems must be cut with absolute precision. This is a major challenge for this watch, whose radiating setting plane requires multiple calibrations of the baguette-cut diamonds that are increasingly larger the further away they are from the tourbillon. The same difficulty is found on the lugs with their trapeze-shaped baguette-cut diamonds, as well as on the caseband that was the object of specific research and cutting to enable vertical positioning of the gems. The crown is also entirely invisible-set on both the edge and front, where the diamonds have been specifically cut to fit between the polished flanks of the Maltese cross. In all, this Traditionnelle tourbillon High Jewellery is adorned with more than 300 diamonds (~27.11 cts), resulting from exceptional gemsetting craftsmanship. An Ultra-thin Tourbillon Calibre Paired with a dark grey alligator leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching, this watch measures 41 mm in diameter, making it suitable for all wrists, not least because it is so slim (12.46 mm). The latter is made possible by Calibre 2160, the first self-winding tourbillon movement developed by the Maison. In addition to the elegance of its openworked carriage shaped like the Manufacture’s Maltese cross emblem, Calibre 2160 is distinguished by its extreme slenderness: ultra-thin movement featuring a total of 188 components measures just 5.65 mm thick and has an 80-hour power reserve. The steady beating of its mechanism operating at the moderate frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5 Hz) can be admired through the sapphire caseback, notably thanks to the peripheral 18K gold oscillating weight featuring a Clous de Paris hobnail guilloché pattern and serving to reduce the overall thickness. The same quest for perfection has been applied to the finishing of the movement, with a circular-grained mainplate on the dial side and hand-bevelled bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève on the back. The gear train wheels are circular satin-finished, while the screws are chamfered and polished. Inspired by the Maison's emblem, the tourbillon with its carriage bearing the small seconds indicated by a blackened screw features exceptional finishing lavished on all its components. One example is rounding off, which consists in filing the tourbillon bar to achieve a conical and semi-cylindrical shape, entirely hand-crafted to meet the criteria required by Vacheron Constantin. ML Staff. Courtesy of Vacheron Constantin

Heartbeats for PATCHES recently hosted its Fifth Annual Golf Tournament at the scenic Miami Beach Golf Club, drawing in South Florida sponsors, participants, and community supporters. The event aimed to raise awareness and funds for PATCHES, a non-profit nursing center that provides specialized care to underserved children with complex and chronic medical conditions. This year's tournament raised over $200,000, a vital contribution toward PATCHES’ mission and the construction of The Village, a state-of-the-art medical facility designed to expand and enhance care for children in need. “The tournament was truly wonderful, and it was heartwarming to see so many people come together to support this important cause,” said Jennifer Resnick, Board President at Heartbeats for PATCHES. “The generosity and enthusiasm of our participants and sponsors inspire us to keep pushing forward in our mission to provide essential care for children with complex medical needs. Together, we’re making a real difference in their lives.” This year also welcomed the return of 13-year-old junior golf phenom and national champion Grayson Richards, who is ranked # 7 in the US juniors and his team won the event. “It was fantastic to see Grayson here again,” added Pam Rodriguez, Vice President at Heartbeats for PATCHES. “Last year, he committed to being the face of PATCHES’ children, and once again, he showed up and showed out for these kids. His passion is truly inspiring, and we’re so grateful to have him as an ambassador for our mission.” Reflecting on the dedication behind the event, Rolando Rodríguez, development consultant for PATCHES, shared, “Our tournament’s success is truly a testament to the dedication of a remarkable group of women. It’s incredible how a team of a dozen volunteer women, none of whom are even golfers, consistently pull off this event with this amazing level of excellence.” The day unfolded against the backdrop of the picturesque Miami Beach Golf Club, with participants and sponsors coming together for competitive golf, camaraderie, and an outpouring of support for a vital cause. The event featured the invaluable support of the Presenting Sponsor, The Carson Family Charitable Foundation, Platinum Sponsors Ellen and Louis Wolfson III, Baptist Health, Driftwood Capital, City National Bank, and Lennar. The Corporate Sponsor was Driftwood Hospitality Management, and Gold Sponsors included Ocean Bank, Russomanno & Borrello, Stearns Weaver Miller, and Commissioner Kionee L. McGhee. The event was further supported by Silver and Bronze Sponsors such as Ann Lyons, Dr. Trevor and Jen Resnick, Akerman, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Coral Rock Development, Turner Construction, Commissioner Raquel Regalado, The Sally Goldman Foundation, LaCava Jacobson & Goodis, Withers Worldwide, RSM, City of Florida City, 13th Floor Investments, Core 4 Homes, First American Bank, Ray and Susan Malca, Amerant Bank, and J.R.T. Construction, Co. Additionally, Lennar Corporation, a longstanding supporter of PATCHES and Platinum Sponsor of the Heartbeats for PATCHES Golf Tournament, has announced a generous $300,000 donation to PATCHES Village. This contribution will secure naming rights and support programming for the planned gymnasium. Proceeds from this year’s Heartbeats for PATCHES Golf Tournament will directly benefit PATCHES, enabling the organization to continue and expand its invaluable work in serving children with complex medical needs, providing hope and the opportunity for a brighter future. For more information about Heartbeats for PATCHES and to contribute to their cause, please visit heartbeatsforpatches.org . ABout Heartbeats For PATCHES Heartbeats for PATCHES believes that all children, rich or poor with complex illnesses, have the right to live their lives free of pain and have the opportunity to learn, grow, play, and thrive and take their place in our community. Its mission is to raise funds to support the diverse critical needs of the children, their families, and the essential services not funded by Medicaid that PATCHES Pediatric Nursing Center provides them, ensuring their opportunity to live life to their fullest potential. About PATCHES Children who qualify for PATCHES Pediatric Nursing Center are usually referred from local hospitals--particularly Nicklaus Children’s Hospital--and may be suffering from medical complexities due to premature birth, terminal illness, recovery from complex surgeries, severe asthma or other respiratory conditions, life-threatening cardiac issues, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Down Syndrome, other rare genetic disorders, or birth to mothers with AIDS or drug addictions. 59% of the families with children at PATCHES fall under the federal poverty level. While PATCHES receives Medicaid funds from eligible patients, the facility largely relies on the generosity of the community and donors to fully meet its needs. Due to the life-changing therapy, medical care and educational support, the majority of the children who enroll at PATCHES eventually assimilate into the community and local school system with their normal peer group. Visit patchesppec.org By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Heartbeats for Patches