Commemorate The Bass’ 60th anniversary during Miami Art Week with exciting events, exhibitions and activities taking place December 3 - 10. To learn more, visit: www.thebass.org/events. MIAMI ART WEEK AT THE BASS | EXHIBITIONS: HERNAN BAS: THE CONCEPTUALISTS ON VIEW MON DEC 4, 2023 – MAY 5, 2024 Hernan Bas: The Conceptualists is an exhibition of paintings that explore conceptual art as a permissive realm for creative behavior and an inviting space for queerness, referring not only to sexual orientation but to the idiosyncrasies peculiar to cultural identities. Miami-based artist Hernan Bas exhibits 35 paintings, some never before seen in a museum, including his largest canvas to date measuring some 9 by 21 feet. Visit www.thebass.org/art for details. Hernan Bass, The Conceptual artist #2 (the ice sculptor: he exclusively carves objects which hold ice), 2021. Acrylic on linen. 72 × 60 × 1.75 in. Courtesy of Maurice & Paul Marciano / Maurice & Paul Marciano Art Foundation. Photography by Silvia Ros. Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, and London. Hernan Bas, Conceptual artist #32 (A conceptual purist, his work requires a willing ear to evidence the ideas he conjures at the Absinthe Bar), 2022. Acrylic and water bases oil on linen. 108 × 168 in. Courtesy of Ostillo, Austin, Texas. Photography by Silvia Ros. Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, and London. Hernan Bas, Conceptual artist #26 (his coveted 'sea-fan-fans' bring a calming ocean breeze to any interior), 2023. Acrylic on linen. 84 × 72 × 1.33 in. Collection of Jessica Kreps & Adam Rothenberg, New York. Photography by Silvia Ros. Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, and London. ANNE DUK HEE JORDAN: I WILL ALWAYS WEATHER YOU ON VIEW MON DEC 4, 2023 – JUNE 23, 2024 Korean born, Berlin based artist Anne Duk Hee Jordan uses videos, installations, sound and kinetic objects to create enveloping environments that draw visitors into dialogue with natural phenomena, technology and art. I will always weather with you, Jordan’s first solo exhibition in the United States, is a multisensory scene that corresponds to the many characteristics of weather, a theme of particular resonance to South Florida communities that experience storm related events with increasing frequency, power and impact. Visit www.thebass.org/art for details. Anne Duk Hee Jordan, I will always weather with you (2023).3-channel color video, 4-channel sound, 17:20 min., video scenography by overlapping, sound composition by Perera Elsewhere and sound mix by Giovanni Conti. Commissioned by The Bass, courtesy of the artist and Alexander Levy. SOCIAL ASSEMBLY: WELCOME TO THE MUSEUM ON VIEW SUN DEC 3, 2023 – OCT 26, 2024 Explore the many possibilities of coming together around contemporary art as The Bass invites you to engage differently with the museum, offering a communal space for the public to informally gather with art and each other. The multifaceted exhibition serves as a social condenser melding art, design and architecture. Meet friends, read books, watch videos, drink coffee, listen to music—relaxing, refreshing and regrouping—all in one gallery as part of one exhibition experience. Learn more at www.thebass.org/art. ETEL ADNAN: PAINTING INTO SPACE ON VIEW FRI NOV 24, 2023 – MAR 17, 2024 Beginning Friday November 24, 2023, and on view through March 17, 2024, The Bass presents Etel Adnan: Painting Into Space, featuring the premiere of a monumental wall mural set alongside additional works by the Lebanese-born artist. Focusing on the intersections of painting and architecture that informed Adnan’s career, Painting Into Space presents a selection of works centered around The Bass’ recent acquisition of Untitled (2023), a monumental ceramic wall mural based on a sketch completed by the artist in 2020. Learn more at www.thebass.org/art. NAM JUNE PAIK: THE MIAMI YEARS ON VIEW THRU AUG 16, 2024 Beginning Wednesday October 4, 2023, and on view through August 16, 2024, The Bass presents Nam June Paik: The Miami Years, a new exhibition featuring works by the Korean American visual artist. Nam June Paik: The Miami Years offers a close examination of the little-known history of the artist’s life in Miami Beach while exploring the innovative ways he used communication and media technologies in his work. Learn more at www.thebass.org/art. Installation view of Nam June Paik: The Miami Years (2023). Photography by Zaire Aranguren. Image courtesy of The Bass, Miami Beach. WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER: SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION ON VIEW THRU OCT 6, 2024 From social networks and digital databases, to supply chains and weather systems, we are—in fact—all connected now. The Bass’ text-based neon sculpture We Are In This Together by Tavares Strachan serves as a lens through which to consider the social, economic, and technological dependencies of a globalized world. MIAMI ART WEEK AT THE BASS | EVENTS: EXTENDED MUSEUM HOURS DAILY SUN DEC 3 - SUN DEC 10 | 10 AM – 6 PM (EXCEPT WED DEC 6 | 10 AM - 5 PM) Beginning Sunday December 3 through Sunday December 10, The Bass is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. The museum is open from 10 AM to 5PM on Wednesday December 6. The Bass is closed on Monday and Tuesday December 11 and 12 and returns to regular operating hours at noon on Wednesday December 13. Visit www.thebass.org/art-week for details. THE BASS HIGHLIGHTS TOURS DAILY SUN DEC 3 - SUN DEC 10 | 2 PM Enjoy a free daily guided tours during Miami Art Week and explore the museum’s exhibitions, public art projects and architecture. Tours are included with the cost of admission and last about 45 minutes. Visit www.thebass.org/art-week for details. CURATOR CULTURE | A CONVERSATION WITH STUART COMER, BARBARA LONDON AND LEGACY RUSSELL WED DEC 6 | 9 AM DOORS OPEN, 10 AM TALK Coinciding with the launch of The Bass’s yearlong exploration of the concept of “networks,” this conversation offers an opportunity for audiences to look back—and forward—with leading voices in contemporary art at milestone moments in art and technology, and the impact the contemporary exhibition has on writing art history through the production, presentation and distribution of the moving image—video, digital, Internet, augmented and virtual reality. Visit www.thebass.org/curator-culture to learn more. MIAMI ART WEEK | FREE COMMUNITY DAY SUN DEC 10 | 10 AM – 6 PM Celebrate Miami Art Week at The Bass and the launch of our 60th Anniversary Season with FREE museum admission all day from 10 AM to 6 PM. Visit www.thebass.org/art-week for details. The Bass is proud to continue its 60-year tradition of sharing powerful international contemporary art that excites, challenges, and educates audiences, bringing new perspectives to Miami Beach’s diverse cultural context. For more information, please visit www.thebass.org/ or follow us on social media @TheBassMoA. Contact press@thebass.org for media requests. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Hernan Bas: The Conceptualists is presented with support by PHILLIPS. Additional support is provided by Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Galerie Peter Kilchmann, Lehmann Maupin, PERROTIN and Victoria Miro. Ann Duk Hee Jordan: I will always weather with you are part of the Knight Art Commissions Program funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; and with special thanks to Alexander Levy. Nam June Paik: The Miami Years is generously supported by Art Bridges. Social Assembly: Welcome to the Museum is presented with support from Maestro Dobel; and with special thanks to Nina Johnson. Etel Adnan: Painting Into Space is presented with support by Sevan Bicakci. Curator Culture is presented thanks to a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. All exhibitions are curated by Dr. James Voorhies. The Bass is generously funded by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and The Bass membership. ABOUT THE BASS Celebrating its 60th Anniversary Season, The Bass is Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum. Its mission is to create connections between international contemporary art and its diverse audiences. The museum shares the power of contemporary art through experiences that excite, challenge and educate. Recognized for organizing major exhibitions and commissioned art projects by mid-career and established contemporary artists, it’s exhibition and education programs encompass a wide range of media and artistic points of view, that bring fresh perspectives to the diverse cultural context of Miami Beach, as well as to international audiences. Founded in 1964 by the City of Miami Beach by a private collection donation by John and Johanna Bass, the museum opened in what was formerly the Miami Beach Public Library and Art Center, a 1930s Art Deco building designed by Russell Pancoast. It is currently housed in this historic building, which later added an Arata Isozaki/David Gauld expansion. The exhibition program encompasses a wide range of media and artistic points of view, bringing fresh perspectives to the diverse cultural context of Miami Beach. The Bass is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Silvia Ross & The Bass

London-based designer, Lara Bohinc, of Bohinc Studio, will be taking over the Miami Design District this year with her winning concept Utopia – an immersive installation of functional sculptures that realise a vision of sustainable urban living, creating public spaces where people and nature harmoniously coexist. The other-worldly installations are made from cork and will be unveiled in November 2023 throughout the Design District, ahead of Miami Art Week. Commissioned in collaboration with Design Miami/ Curatorial Lab, Bohinc’s sculptures will also greet visitors at the entrance of the international collectible design fair Design Miami/ from 5th December 2023. Utopia is Bohinc Studio’s first public commission in the US and spans four installations featuring irregular, bulbous forms reminiscent of growing cellular organisms and lifeforms. Friendly and dynamic, the sculptures are suggestive of living objects, mushrooming across the district with their kind yet mysterious presence. The colourful and tactile sculptures include outdoor seaters, tables, and imposing three-metre tall light sculptures, placed within proximity to create intimate and comforting resting places. A constellation of nine hundred egg-shaped birdhouses will be interspersed among the tree branches, providing colourful refuge and shade for local wildlife. Echoing the function of the birdhouses, a giant, centrepiece two-metre tall egg-form will provide a playful hideout for small children. At night, the solar-powered sculptures will come to life and create an atmospheric luminous glow. Painted by hand in vibrant pastel hues of pistachio, aqua, lavender, cherry blossom and eggshell blue, Bohinc’s designs pay homage to Miami’s architectural colour palette and bring elements of playfulness, functionality and comfort to the outdoor areas that the installations inhabit. With a focus on environmental issues, Bohinc’s pieces are made from cork – a natural, waterproof and environmentally friendly material, native to Portugal, constructed with the assistance of a 5D robotic milling machine and completed by hand. The thought-provoking sculptures invite passers-by to interact with their functional forms and clustered together, conceptualise a utopian future that questions how we might better engage with the natural world. Intermingling with the District’s walkways and enlivening the public spaces as a place to convene, the organic objects become a living thread, engaging with the native trees and architecture to create a place of reflection for visitors. Lara Bohinc says, “I am honored to be awarded Miami Design District's Annual Design Commission this year. This is my largest work to date and my first public commission in the U.S.A. It has been a wonderful process creating these organic and colorful forms for this Installation, and truly rewarding to see them come to life in such a sustainable way. I’m proud to be a part of Design Miami/ Curatorial Lab's esteemed group of commissioned designers, and can't wait to finally see Utopia come to life in the Miami Design District as well as Design Miami/.” Grela Orihuela, Senior Vice President, Fairs, Design Miami/ says, “It was a true pleasure to join forces with the Miami Design District and, through Design Miami/ Curatorial Lab, invite artists and designers to share their proposals to transform the Design District with an immersive installation during Art Week this December. We received innovative and thought-provoking submissions from around the world and look forward with great anticipation to seeing the wonderfully talented work of this year’s nominated designer, Lara Bohinc, come to life in the Miami Design District and at our flagship fair in Miami Beach.” Craig Robins, President and CEO of DACRA says, "Art possesses an extraordinary power to transfigure our surroundings, and this year, in partnership with the exceptional talent of Lara Bohinc, our installation promises to be nothing short of mesmerizing. As we embrace the convergence of creativity, culture, and urban design, by offering a dynamic platform for artists to reshape our landscape, we also continue to elevate our community and strengthen Miami’s ever evolving art scene.” The Miami Design District Commission--an annual initiative in its 9th year--invites creatives to enliven the neighbourhood at a time of the year where the communities of art and design convene in the city for Miami Art Week. Utopia will remain publicly installed until mid-2024. About Studio Bohinc After a decade-long stint with Cartier, exploring sculpture through jewellery, Lara Bohinc embarked upon creating functional pieces for living. Finding the larger medium so compelling following a series of private commissions, Bohinc launched her own studio in 2016 to dedicate her practice to object and furniture design. Working with wood, glass, metals, marble, ceramics and textiles, among other materials, the studio creates work of iconic beauty that honors traditional principles of craft and employs expertise in material and manufacturing techniques. Function fused with modernity forms the genesis of Bohinc’s contemporary design practice, feeding an obsession with the deconstruction and reconfiguration of form, expressed in the finest materials. Bohinc’s signature is a mix of contradictions: bold yet light, graphic yet fluid, angular yet feminine. To learn more visit www.bohincstudio.com By ML staff. Images courtesy of Bohinc.

Sagamore Hotel South Beach, Miami Beach’s historic art deco hotel known for its year-round art programming and museum-quality exhibitions, is once again celebrating Miami Art Week with a series of interactive activations and events. This year’s theme will be “The Digital Canvas: Unleashing AI in Art” which will fuse immersive Web3, AI, art, and Bitcoin. On Thursday, December 7, the Sagamore will partner with Nolcha Shows, the award-winning Web3 experiential series focused on promoting cutting-edge and innovative artistry through shows and exhibitions, for a special art-meets-Bitcoin conference, powered by Gamma.io. The Nolcha Shows: Ordinals Edition will bring together leading voices, builders, artists and collectors from the digital art ecosystem on Bitcoin, the world’s most decentralized blockchain and most permanent data store for fine art. The event will feature speakers from top brands and organizations in the space, including Trust Machines, Xverse, Gamma, Stacks, Apollo and more. For those interested in an exclusive VIP Collectors Edition ticket, the special Ordinal can be bought with Bitcoin on Gamma. The conference will feature panels, art workshops, and industry networking followed by an extravagant after-party featuring live performances, surprise acts, and masked characters. Together with Nolcha Shows, Gamma will be curating the art on display all around the Sagamore lobby including mixed media art, physical paintings, digital projections, and more. This artwork will be displayed during the entirety of Miami Art Week. Participating Artists include AI digital artist Jenni Pasanen with NUMB3R xA, actors Vincent D’Onofrio and Laurence Fuller (bringing a triptych of poetic cinematic fine art through AI), Alex Alpert, Otha “Vakseen” Davis III, Waxbones, Jonathan Schultz, Resaang, Tyler Foust, and more. Of course, no Miami Art Week is complete without the iconic Sagamore ART Brunch, now in its 22nd edition. The brunch will take place on Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., welcoming hundreds of industry leaders spanning art, entertainment and social media. As one of the most sought-after invites of the year, this exclusive event consistently delivers the gold standard of the Miami Art Week experience, with numerous art activations, live art, fashion shows, NFT displays, musical guests, performances by the South Florida Symphony Orchestra, gourmet catering by Paul’s, passed cocktails, mixology stations, and future-style performers from Nolcha Shows and more. Historically, the Sagamore Brunch has been a signature event for the elite of the international art world, including collectors, dealers and artists. It’s a fitting tradition for the boutique beachfront hotel, which has been a staple of Miami Beach’s art scene since its art deco days. Through its internationally acclaimed #SagamoreIsArt cultural platform, under the direction of Ronit Neuman, the hotel’s co-owner since 2015, the Sagamore continues to offer immersive year-round art experiences to locals and guests alike, including rotating selling exhibits and exclusive partnerships with leading museums, international art galleries, nonprofit organizations, established and emerging artists, and private collectors. The Sagamore is one of the only venues in Miami Beach showcasing museum-quality art that is free to visit and on sale to the public 24/7. The advancement of Miami’s cultural landscape remains a priority for the hotel’s ownership. During Miami Art Week, the hotel’s two-story bungalows will also be turned into mini galleries curated by Neuman in collaboration with local art galleries such as LivAspenArt Gallery. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Sagamore

E11EVEN Residences in Miami represents a new pinnacle of luxury living in the heart of downtown Miami. This exclusive development offers a unique blend of sophistication and urban vibrancy, with a collection of meticulously designed residences. The tower’s stunning architecture stands as an iconic addition to Miami’s skyline, and its residents enjoy a host of world-class amenities, including a rooftop lounge, fitness center, and private pool deck. E11EVEN Residences is ideally situated, providing easy access to the city’s cultural, culinary, and entertainment offerings, making it a coveted address for those seeking a modern, upscale urban lifestyle in Miami. To learn more, visit: www.e11evenresidences.com By ML staff. Images courtesy of E11EVEN Residences

Celebrating a legacy of over 30 years as a spectacular fundraising event in South Florida, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is pleased to announce the return of Gala in the Garden, taking place on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Set amid the dazzling array of tropical flowers and the lush foliage of Fairchild Garden, the largest tropical botanic garden in the United States, it’s no wonder this breathtaking event is noted as one of the “Top Five Must Attend” galas by Miami Magazine. Gala in the Garden is a distinguished affair that draws South Florida’s most influential philanthropists and community leaders. Its renowned reputation and limited capacity make it a sell-out event months in advance. Each year, the lakeside venue is reimagined by a team of talented artists who create glamorous décor and delicious cuisine. This black-tie formal begins Gala in the Garden Press Release 2024 with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a seated dinner overlooking Pandanus Lake and dancing to a full orchestra under the stars. This year, Fairchild celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Fairchild Challenge® with particular attention to one of its unique programs, Growing Beyond Earth®, in partnership with NASA, a science project unlike any other in the world. “Growing Beyond Earth has allowed us to have the students across the nation actively contributing to real-world research, finding solutions to challenges that exist for growing plants in space and on Earth while instilling an appreciation and understanding of the value and importance of plants, states Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Director of Education, Amy Padolf. “I find my students learn best when they have a real connection to the lesson. My students understand that NASA values and is using the data that they collect. This takes Growing Beyond Earth to education growing beyond the classroom,” states Regina Smart, a Teacher at Westlake Senior High School in Westlake, Louisiana. “Growing Beyond Earth is important because it is citizen science at its finest. My students are able to take the science that they are learning and actually have an emotional connection and value to the work they are doing.” Gala in the Garden: Natural Wonders is chaired by Raphael Bastian and Barbara Tria. Joyce J Burns serves as Philanthropic Chair and Swanee DiMare is Honorary Chair. This year's event will also introduce The DiMare Medal, conferred in honor of Paul and Swanee DiMare. The medal will be presented for the first time to the Honorable Daniella Levine Cava in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community and her support of Fairchild's mission. Tickets start at $1,500 per person, and tables for 10 start at $15,000. For reservations and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Susannah Shubin, at sshubin@fairchildgarden.org By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Fair Child Garden

Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection is an unprecedented survey of the groundbreaking photographer’s life and work. The luxe volume features the best of Slim’s previously published images, including hundreds of his most iconic photos. The work also unveils more than 100 previously unpublished images recently discovered in the photographer’s collection, deep dives into key shoots from his career, and exclusive insight from former colleagues, friends, and family. Beginning with his field work as an army photographer and his fledgling days in Hollywood, SLIM AARONS: THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION then traces how Slim operated as a LIFE photographer in postwar Rome, developed a regular beat of fashion and travel shoots for Holiday, and traveled the world for Town & Country. Getty Images curator Shawn Waldron offers a definitive biographical text bolstered with previously unpublished information. Award-winning journalist, historian, and New York Times bestselling author Lesley Blume provides historical context for how Slim got his start. Slim’s former assistant Laura Hawk reveals the intricacies of traveling with him, while historian and Vanity Fair contributing editor Nick Foulkes explores Slim’s influence on our current cultural moment. The result of intensive scholarship and research from Getty Images’ extensive archives, SLIM AARONS: THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION is a significant tribute to Slim Aarons’s unmatched contribution to modern photography. Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, acquired Slim’s entire archive of over 750,000 images in 1997, several years after his retirement. More on Slim Aarons Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was among his generation’s most influential photographers. His photographs have appeared in countless magazines, including Town & Country, LIFE, and Holiday. About the Author Shawn Waldron is an archivist and curator specializing in photography. He joined Getty Images as a New York–based curator in 2017 after serving as director of the Condé Nast Archive for more than a decade. His previous book was Slim Aarons: Style (2021). About the Contributors Maria Cooper Janis was born in Los Angeles to parents Gary Cooper and Veronica Cooper. She is a successful artist, exhibiting paintings in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Lesley Blume is an award-winning journalist, historian, and New York Times bestselling author. Laura Hawk is a freelance writer who worked closely with Slim Aarons for more than two decades. Nick Foulkes is a Vanity Fair contributing editor and the author of more than 25 books on art and history. About the Book SLIM AARONS: THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION By Shawn Waldron Foreword by Maria Cooper Janis Contributions by Lesley Blume, Laura Hawk, and Nick Foulkes Abrams / October 3, 2023 U.S. $175.00 / Can. $219.00 Hardcover / 432 pages 11 x 14" / 500 black-and-white and color photographs ISBN: 978-1-4197-4616-1 By ML staff. Images courtesy of Slim Aarons.

A pioneer in innovative, experiential art, ARTECHOUSE is opening a digital art exhibition titled “Future Sketches / Code Poems” by renowned artist and educator Zach Lieberman. The exhibition marks the next chapter in Lieberman's journey, exploring the poetry within computation and pushing the boundaries of creative coding as an expressive medium. The exhibition will open to the public during Miami Art Week on December 6, 2023, and remain on display through May 2024. Photo credit: Zach Lieberman ARTECHOUSE's collaboration with Lieberman represents the latest in its series of groundbreaking collaborations with visionary artists working at the intersection of art and technology. “Future Sketches / Code Poems” builds upon the success of Lieberman's inaugural solo exhibition at ARTECHOUSE DC in 2020. Through a series of installations, Lieberman and his MIT Media Lab students reveal the poetry in computation, and encourage visitors to let their boundless imaginations take the lead when it comes to modern technology. "In a world driven by innovation, ‘Future Sketches / Code Poems’ underscores the importance of fostering artistic innovation,” said Sandro Kereselidze, founder and Chief Creative Officer of ARTECHOUSE. “We are thrilled to showcase Zach Lieberman's pioneering work. This collaboration continues ARTECHOUSE's commitment to pushing the boundaries of experiential art, celebrating the dynamic intersection of creativity and technology." Listed as one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People” and a dynamic pioneer in interactive media and coding, Lieberman creates artwork with code and focuses on building experimental drawing and animation tools. Drawing from over a decade of work and research in media art, the exhibition explores how technology can transform the human body, voice, and gesture in expressive and imaginative ways. “I believe that the projects should never be about technology,” stated Zach Lieberman. “Technology should always be in service of the idea. The idea should be something that is poetic or that tells us about what it means to be human. When I create work, I don’t want people to point at it and say, ‘that’s amazing software.’ I want them to say, ‘that’s a beautiful idea, that helped me see in a new way, or that made my day better.’” A distinctive aspect of the exhibition, Lieberman's students from the MIT Media Lab will be involved and contribute their work to the showcase. Photo credit: Clarissa Villondo The exhibition will be divided into 19 distinctive installations that allow visitors to explore how code plays a role in creativity. Concepts covered include creative process and iteration, body and performance, painting with your voice, and augmented reality masks. Through his art, Lieberman displays human gestures and amplifies them in different ways, such as by making drawings come to life, imagining what the voice might look like if we could see it, and transforming silhouettes into music. “Future Sketches / Code Poems” will leave visitors asking, “How can computers help us understand what is human and unique about us?” and “What does code feel like?” ARTECHOUSE is open Thursday-Monday, 1-8 p.m. Visitors who book online save on admission tickets. General admission tickets start at $25 for adults and $17 for children ages 4-15, while children under 4 enter free. Florida residents save $5 off admission tickets Monday-Friday (proof of residency required). For tickets and more information, visit artechouse.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of ARTECHOUSE

On Tuesday, Oct. 31, the North Miami Police Department (NMPD) honored CEO Craig Zinn of the Craig Zinn Automotive Group (CZAG) in a special ceremony at Toyota of Hollywood. The ceremony recognized Craig Zinn’s generous donation of two horses to the NMPD Mounted Patrol. The horses, named Kashmir and Lexus, underwent rigorous training to prepare them for the duties of public service. The Craig Zinn Automotive Group owns and operates Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Toyota of Hollywood, Subaru of Pembroke Pines, Acura of Pembroke Pines and Lexus of North Miami. This generous donation supports the NMPD’s commitment to community-oriented policing. The Mounted Patrol Detail is dedicated to enhancing community engagement and building trust between the NMPD and the City’s residents, business owners and visitors during patrol, special events and assignments. In addition, the Detail supports the Field Operations Division throughout the City of North Miami, including conducting area checks for persons parking illegally in handicapped designated spaces. The ceremony was led by NMPD Chief of Police Cherise Gause who was joined by the NMPD Mounted Patrol and other members of the NMPD. During the ceremony, Chief Gause presented Craig Zinn with a custom badge, plaque and a custom-made mounted patrol shirt to honor his community philanthropy and commitment to the NMPD. Horses Kashmir and Lexus were present in addition to Pouncer, a longstanding and beloved NMPD mounted patrol horse. Images courtesy of Craig Zinn Automotive Group

This holiday season, locals and visitors alike can experience a series of dazzling spectaculars of music and light as the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights takes to South Beach December 1 through December 23. Presented by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival (MMF), a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable, world-class musical instruction and groundbreaking performance experiences to young artists and the South Florida community, these first-of-their-kind live musical performances will feature cutting-edge projection-mapping technology where intricate lighting designs and captivating visuals overlap, turning some of South Beach’s most iconic building façades into interactive exhibits with vibrant imagery. Every surface during these awe-inspiring productions will become a living canvas as the projections play off the buildings’ various shapes and textures in perfect unison with the rhythm of the music. Performances will take place over three weekends at three South Beach locations: Lincoln Road’s Euclid Oval: Dec. 1 & 2 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Attendees can expect beloved holiday characters, including Santa Claus, the Grinch and Elsa; snow for kids to play with; a live orchestra; and more. The Gabriel South Beach: Dec. 15 & 16 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Watch in awe as the projection mapping visuals span all buildings of the hotel. The Betsy Hotel: Dec. 22 & 23 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a captivating holiday show featuring a blend of music, lights and project mapping. Produced by Michael Rossi, MMF founder and artistic director, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and the City of Miami Beach, the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights will span a diverse range of genres, promising to captivate audiences of all ages while celebrating the rich tapestry of international holiday traditions. “We are excited to showcase our all-new holiday productions featuring state-of-the-art projection-mapping technology at some of South Beach’s most iconic locales,” said Rossi. “These performances will transport viewers into a world of mesmerizing visuals and live music, creating a unique experience for audiences of all ages. We can't wait to share it with our community and visitors alike.” MMF is South Florida’s first immersive symphony and opera experience and the first theatre company to implement 360-degree projection mapping technology in a live performance. "In this inaugural year, Miami Beach shines even brighter during the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights,” said David Whitaker, president and CEO of the Greater Miami Conventions & Visitors Bureau. “The magical display of music and lights is a perfect reflection of what Miami Beach represents – a vibrant, dynamic, and welcoming destination that celebrates the joy of the holiday season like no other. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival for creating this enchanting program that brings our community together and captivates visitors from around the world. It's moments like these that make Miami Beach a truly special place to be during the holidays." By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights

The student superheroes have returned! Recently, students from American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Medical Program, from both of their Broward and Palm Beach campuses, donned their capes and organized the 24th Annual Superhero Party at the Salah Pediatric Oncology Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center for pediatric cancer patients. Young heroes decorated the auditorium with superhero-themed ornaments and lights the night before the event. The students had a blast interacting with the pediatric cancer patients while playing games and creating crafts. The main goal of the event was to help the children write their wish lists for Santa! For each list, American Heritage Schools Pre-Medical Program students plan to raise funds to make those wishes come true and celebrate with the children at their holiday party taking place on Dec. 8, at 12 p.m., at the Broward Health Medical Center Heliport. The hospital staff supported the students in their mission to brighten the lives of young superheroes battling cancer at the Salah Pediatric Oncology Unit. The Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center is a vital resource for comprehensive pediatric hematology-oncology care in South Florida, committed to research and compassionate patient support. American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Medical Program students have hosted this initiative for 24 years. The students’ passion for contributing and community involvement is reflected in the thousands of dollars raised through local fundraising events, which enabled them to build two new pediatric playrooms at Broward General Hospital. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of American Heritage Schools

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade celebrated its annual black-tie “Wild About Kids” Gala, with a Motown theme, at Loews Coral Gables Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The event raised over $600K for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s crucial programs and services at its six Clubs and sites combined including its educational after school programs, tutoring and homework assistance, STEM, social skills, dance, arts and crafts, mentoring and summer and athletic programs. These programs help children realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The 15th Annual “Wild About Kids” Gala was co-chaired once again by long-time Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade supporters, Board Chair Andy Stuart and his wife Allison Stuart, a Board of Directors member. Olga Guilarte, member of Boys & Girls of Miami-Dade’s Executive Committee, was once again the special event chair. South Florida’s top community leaders, philanthropists and influencers were among the guests who were transported back to the Motown era with dinner, dancing, live entertainment, an engaging program and more to support great futures for Miami-Dade area youth. Eight-time Emmy award-winning journalist and WSVN Channel 7 news personality Belkys Nerey and youth member Sebastian Garcia co-emceed the event and helped engage and energize the crowd. The SweetTarts, DJ Sama alongside Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez Band provided the soundtrack for the evening with classic hits from the Motown era including Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Jackson 5 and more. Guests also enjoyed a unique Motown-themed musical performance from Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s youth members. During the event, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade honored notable alumni, inducting them into the Class of 2023 Alumni Hall of Fame, including Miami-Dade Public Schools Board Member for District 1, Dr. Steve Gallon III, Mayor of Miami Gardens Rodney Harris, WNBA Player Erica Wheeler and Actor Alex Livinalli. Each alumnus shared personal stories about their experiences with the Club. Supporters also participated in a special opportunity to sponsor-a-child through donations and a silent auction featuring high-end items and exceptional luxury experiences ranging from elegant jewelry, memorabilia, lifestyle experiences, unique travel opportunities and more. Through the generous support of sponsors, hundreds of area youth were granted a one-year fully-paid membership to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “We are incredibly humbled by the support from all those who joined us for our 15th Annual ‘Wild About Kids’ Gala at Loews Coral Gables Hotel with the Motown theme,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “The incredible evening wouldn’t be possible without our returning co-chairs Andy and Allison Stuart, our board members, sponsors and donors who are committed to providing great futures for our area youth. The annual event helps us raise funds to serve the Clubs’ many positive programs, support the Capital Campaign to completely rebuild the Northwest Club into a state-of-the-art facility and expand the new sixth Club.” “Allison and I were honored to return as co-chairs for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s most significant fundraiser of the year. The Club and the youth members are very near and dear to our hearts,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board Chair Andy Stuart. “Supporters enjoyed an exceptional evening of entertainment, dancing and dinner while raising crucial funds for the Clubs’ many positive programs.” Gala committee members from Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Board of Directors included Tom Bezold, Liana De Mena, Jackie Gonzalez, Maria Luisa Gonzalez, Rudy Lleonart, Yuni Navarro, Kristina Perez-Cubas, Karen Rodriguez and Richard Rodriguez. Additional committee members included Susan Abraham, Lisa Mendelson, Lily Pardo, Durée Ross, Marianne Schmidhofer, Rae Stein, Meredith Virnig and Michelle Zubizarreta. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade thank the sponsors for their generous support. The Carmen Rebozo Foundation was The Supremes sponsor. The Four Tops sponsors were the Ansin Foundation Inc./WSVN 7 and Andrew and Allison Stuart, and The Miracles sponsors were Ocean Bank, Thoma Bravo and DRRT. The Jackson 5 sponsors included Academica, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Baptist Health South Florida, Bermont Gold Wealth Advisory of Raymond James, Blue Streak LLC, & CCU, LLC, First American Bank & Rodolfo Lleonart, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Ana and Raul Marmol, Lisa and Victor Mendelson Family, Somos Group, USI Insurance and Meredith and Kenneth Virnig. In-kind sponsors included Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., Total Wine & More, The Fudge Pie Co. and WSVN 7. Underwriters included the Bernhardt Family, Florida Physicians PSN, InterJuris, Bob Parks, Greta & Mark Walker Foundation and Tasco. For more information, please visit www.bgcmia.org, facebook.com/BoysGirlsClubsMiamiDade, instagram.com/bgcmiamidade, twitter.com/BGCMia, youtube.com/user/BGCMiamiDade, or call 305.446.9910. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade

Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (BMO) is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as a 2024 Tier 1 National "Best Law Firm” for Public Finance Law by Best Lawyers®. BMO has one of the largest and most experienced public finance practice groups in the southeastern U.S., with resident attorneys in the Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee and Jacksonville offices. The firm’s public finance attorneys are actively involved in serving their communities and participating in industry groups. BMO was also recognized in Best Lawyers’ 2024 “Best Law Firm” metropolitan rankings as: Tier 1 firm in Miami for Employment Law – Management Tier 1 firm in Miami for Public Finance Law Tier 1 firm in Orlando for Public Finance Law Tier 1 firm in Tampa for Litigation – Municipal Tier 2 firm in Atlanta for Public Finance Law Tier 2 firm in Miami for Litigation – Labor and Employment Tier 2 firm in Tampa for Municipal Law Tier 2 firm in Tampa for Public Finance Law “It is a great honor to be bestowed with these national and metropolitan designations based on client and peer reviews,” said JoLinda Herring, Esq., BMO’s CEO and managing shareholder. “At BMO, we are proud to have a diverse group of talented and experienced lawyers within our public finance law practice.” “In addition, we are pleased that our Miami office was recognized for our Labor and Employment Practice and our Tampa office for Litigation and Municipal Law,” Herring continued. “At BMO, we take great pride in representing 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.” The Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer recognized first in The Best Lawyers in America©, which recognizes the top five percent of practicing attorneys in the U.S. Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are listed on a national and regional-based scale. Firms that receive a tier designation reflect the highest level of respect a firm can earn among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and practice areas. The 2024 “Best Law Firms” rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting bestlawfirms.com. The National and Metro Tier 1 rankings will also be published in print in the 14th edition of "Best Law Firms." About Bryant Miller Olive With a distinguished history of more than 50 years 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 Unsplash