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Veritas Farms, Inc. ― a vertically-integrated agribusiness focused on the production of full spectrum hemp extracts with naturally occurring cannabinoids ― has partnered once again with Miami-based Toast Distillers, Inc., to address the growing need for hand sanitizers throughout the U.S. in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Veritas Farms will utilize its distribution network of over 6,000 stores and rapidly growing online presence to make readily available varying sizes and dispensers of the hand sanitizer produced locally by The Miami Distilling Company, a subsidiary of Toast Distillers, Inc. The hand sanitizer contains 70% isopropyl alcohol, aloe vera, and vitamin E. It will be available online beginning Monday, May 18th, through Veritas Farms’ robust online platform at theveritasfarms.com/shop. Toast Distillers, Inc. has been adroit in responding to demand for hand sanitizers both in South Florida and nationwide since the early stages of COVID-19. This demand is from many sectors including military, government, and traditional retail. Alexander M. Salgado, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Farms, commented, “We are excited to add hand sanitizers to our expanding product lines both at the store level and our online platform. “It is a great feeling to be partnering again with Toast Distillers, Inc. as we did at Art Basel as the Official Health and Wellness Sponsor during Miami Art Week in December 2019.” “To work again with Alex and his marketing team to maximize distribution of Veritas Farms-branded hand sanitizers is right in line with our current distilling objectives,” said Dieuveny “DJ” Jean Louis, founder and president of Toast Distillers, Inc. “Veritas Farms ― which has a national presence with multiple products in many of the major retail chains, as well as online ― is the perfect retail partner for Toast Distillers, Inc.” For more information, please visit heveritasfarms.com. By Miami Living Staff

Due to the increase of COVID-19 infections, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signed an emergency order issuing closures across many counties. "I am continuing to roll back business openings as we continue to see a spike in the percent of positive COVID-19 tests and an uptick in hospitalizations. I am signing an emergency order that will close restaurants (except for takeout and delivery services), along with ballrooms, banquet facilities, party venues, gyms and fitness centers, and short-term rentals," stated the Mayor. According to the new order, these closings, among others, will be effective Wednesday, July 8, 2020. "We want to ensure that our hospitals continue to have the staffing necessary to save lives. At this time, I plan to keep open various outdoor activities, including condominium and hotel pools with strict social distancing and masks rules, as well as summer camps and child daycare centers with strict capacity limits, requiring masks and social distancing of at least 6 feet," added ," added Gimenez. Beaches will be open on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, however, if crowding continues and rules are broken, the beaches will once again be closed. In addition, office buildings, retail stores and grooming services will remain open for now. The 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Countywide curfew will remain in force with exceptions for essential workers and for people who have a religious obligation. "We are still tracking the spike in the number of cases involving 18- to 34-year-olds that began in mid-June, which the County’s medical experts say was caused by a number of factors, including young people going to congested places — indoors and outside — without taking precautions such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Contributing to the positives in that age group, the doctors have told me, were graduation parties, gatherings at restaurants that turned into packed parties in violation of the rules and street protests where people could not maintain social distancing and where not everyone was wearing facial coverings," stated the Mayor. Report violations by calling 305-4-POLICE. By ML Staff. Courtesy of Miami-Dade Gov.

With the advent of an infectious disease outbreak, epidemiologists and public health officials quickly try to forecast deaths and infections using complex computer models. But with a brand new virus like the one that causes COVID-19, these estimates are complicated by a dearth of credible information on symptoms, contagion and those who are most at risk. My team at the Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research has developed a free, user-friendly computer model that has a different goal. It demonstrates how infections and deaths progress on a daily basis over a three-month period depending on how people behave in response to the outbreak. This model allows the public to input data that demonstrate how changes in safety measures in their communities, including wearing face covering and social distancing, can significantly impact the spread of this virus and mortality rates. Our Goldenson Center COVID-19 model uses a hypothetical 1,000-person population and calculates outcomes using three types of information: the initial number of infections, social distancing, and personal protection measures that include wearing masks, frequent hand-washing and staying quarantined if exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. Our model then uses this initial information to project on a daily basis the cumulative infections and deaths over a three-month period. It’s not based on actual disease data and is designed to demonstrate the effects of safety measures, rather than make specific predictions. This simple actuarial model uses general guidelines, rather than data and assumptions about COVID-19 specifically, to simulate the effect of safety protocols. Here, a hypothetical group of 100 infected people out of a population of 1,000, with 10% observing good safety protocols, leads to hundreds of infections and deaths after three months. Goldenson Center at the University of Connecticut, Author provided. This simulation shows the effect on the same hypothetical group of 100 infected people out of a group of 1,000 where 80% of people wear masks and practice social distancing, which slows the infection rate to almost zero after two months. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research,CC BY-NC-ND Why it matters By inputting different assumptions, people can see how their community’s personal actions can change the course of this pandemic – and how poor protocols can trigger exponential spread of the virus. For example, let’s assume that 100 people are infected out of a population of 1,000, with one in 10 wearing masks, keeping appropriate distance and quarantining if necessary. The model shows that 30 days later, the virus would have killed 156 people. After three months, the death toll reaches 460 – with 510 now infected. However, our model shows that if half the population practices safe protocols, infections after 90 days drop to 293 and deaths drop even more dramatically, to 149 – about one-third of the lives lost under looser measures. A poster encouraging mask-wearing is displayed on the entrance door of a classroom at a primary school. Numerous models show that wearing masks limits COVID-19 transmission. Christof Stache/Getty Images The main takeaway is that safety measures that are within our control have significant impact – and ignoring those protocols can have dire consequences. If a state opens up and maintains safety measures for at least three months, the virus will be contained and possibly eliminated. On the other hand, if a state opens up too soon and its residents ignore safety protocols, there could be an exponential increase in COVID-19 deaths within months. It’s important for the public to realize that spread of the virus is impacted only by personal behavior. What’s next? Our model shows that there must be continued emphasis on maintaining necessary safety measures as we relax shelter-in-place rules and get people back to work. Practicing common-sense social distancing, wearing masks in public and quarantining when necessary is a small inconvenience for a limited amount of time – that will contain the devastation of this virus and ensure that our economy is restored. Words by Jeyaraj Vadiveloo, Director of the Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research, University of Connecticut. Special thanks to The Conversation for this story. You can support the independent network which provides news by donating today.

As Miami restaurants and bars reopen to the public, it’s important to realize that eating out will increase your risk of exposure to the new coronavirus. Two of the most important public health measures for keeping illnesses to a minimum are nearly impossible in these situations: First, it’s hard to eat or drink while wearing a face mask. Second, social distancing is difficult in tight spaces normally filled with back-to-back seating and servers who weave among the busy tables all evening long. So, what should you look out for, and how can you and the restaurant reduce the risk? Here are answers to a few common questions. How far apart should tables and bar stools be? There is nothing magical about 6 feet, the number we often hear in formal guidance from government agencies. I would consider that the minimum distance required for safe spacing. The “6-foot” rule is based on old data about the distance droplets can spread respiratory viruses. These droplets tend to settle out of the air within 6 feet, but that isn’t always the case. Aerosols can spread the virus over larger distances, though there remains some uncertainty about how common this spread is. Particles generated by sneezes or someone running can travel up to 30 feet. Talking alone has been shown to generate respiratory droplets that could be infectious. If there is a fan or current generated in a closed space such as a restaurant, particles will also travel farther. This was shown in a paper from China: People in a restaurant downwind of an infected person became infected even though the distance was greater than 6 feet. The closer the distance and the greater the time someone is exposed to a person who is infectious, the greater the risk. If the servers wear masks, is that enough? If servers wear masks, that will afford a layer of protection, but customers eating and talking could still spread the virus. One way to mitigate that risk in this imperfect situation, at least from a public health point of view, would be to have tables surrounded by protective barriers, such as plexiglass or screens, or put tables in separate rooms with doors that can be closed. Some states are encouraging restaurants to limit each table to only one server who delivers everything. Restaurants could also screen guests before they enter, either with temperature checks or questions about symptoms and their close contacts with anyone recently diagnosed with COVID-19. It’s controversial, but restaurants in California have tried it. Washington state tried to require restaurants to record visitors’ contact information in case an outbreak is discovered, but it pulled back to only recommend doing so. It’s easier to screen employees. In fact, guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend restaurants have employee screening in place before they reopen. But while screening employees for possible infection could decrease risk, it’s important to remember that people can be infectious six days before they develop symptoms. That is why masks, eye protection, social distancing and hand hygiene are critical measures for preventing infection. Should I ask for disposable utensils and wipe everything down? Regular dishwashing of plates, glasses and utensils, and laundering of napkins and tablecloths, will inactivate the virus. No need for disposables here. The table should also be cleaned and disinfected between uses and marked as sanitized. Menus are a bit more problematic, depending on the material. Plastic menus could be disinfected. Disposable menus would be more ideal. Remember, even if someone touches a surface that has infectious virus, as long as they don’t touch their mouth, nose or eyes they should be safe. So, when in doubt, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. Can I get the virus from food from the kitchen? The risk of becoming infected with the new coronavirus from food is very low. This is a respiratory virus whose primary mode of infection is accessing the upper or lower respiratory tract through droplets or aerosols entering your mouth, nose or eyes. It needs to enter the respiratory tract to cause infection, and it cannot do this by way of the stomach or intestinal tract. The virus also is not very stable in the environment. Studies have shown it loses half its viral concentration after less than an hour on copper, three and a half hours on cardboard and just under seven hours on plastic. If food were to be contaminated during preparation, cooking temperature would likely inactivate much if not all of the virus. The use of masks and maintaining good hand hygiene by food preparers should significantly reduce the risk of food contamination. Is outdoor seating or a drive-through any safer? Vulnerable people may want to pass on dine-in options and focus on pickup or perhaps outside dining if the conditions are appropriate. Drive-up windows or carry-out are probably the safest; transient interaction with one individual when everyone is wearing masks is a lower-risk situation. Overall, outside dining is safer than indoor dining with everything else being equal on a nonwindy day due to the larger air volume. Maintaining eye protection via glasses and intermittent mask use between bites and sips would further decrease the risk. Words by Thomas A. Russo Professor and Chief, Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. Special thanks to The Conversation for this story. You can support the independent network which provides news by donating today.

Christie’s Fine Wines department announces the global sale calendar for July 2020, including live auctions in all major sale sites spanning Hong Kong, Geneva, New York, and London. A total of three live and one online auctions are planned, beginning in Hong Kong on 12 July and ending on 31 July, the last day of the Important Wine online sale. The global sales will feature over 2500 lots, including a significant selection of Bordeaux and Burgundy wines, rare Madeira and the finest spirits with estimates ranging from $500 to $100,000. 90% of all lots offered are from private cellars with more than 50 private collections being offered. Edwin Vos, International Head of Fine Wines at Christie’s: “Our international team continues to strategically innovate and bring to the market the very best and rarest wines and spirits for our clients. This July, with auctions in each sale location and online, collectors will have the chance to acquire an exceptional variety of wine & spirits spanning over 240 years, from a bottle of Madeira 1775 to Bordeaux 2015 and the latest released sake. There is certainly something for everyone. The core of all sales will be a selection of the most coveted Burgundy and Bordeaux wines, which will be further complemented by an array of highly desirable wines throughout Europe and the US. In Hong Kong we are excited to introduce a new dimension to our sale by offering sake enthusiasts a curated selection of Juyondai and in New York we will have the pleasure to offer one of the finest wine cellars, The Benjamin Ichinose Collection of Fine and Rare Wines, an online sale running from16 to 31 July.” Fine & Rare Wine Sales Calendar July 2020: 12 July: Hong Kong 16-31 July: New York 21 July: Geneva 28 July: London Live Auction: Hong Kong | Finest & Rarest Wines | 12 July 2020 Leading the Hong Kong sale on 12 July is an extensive range of Bordeaux First Growths and their equivalents on the right bank, and the most sought-after producers in Burgundy such as Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy and Domaine Armand Rousseau. An expanded offering of Scottish and Japanese single-malt whiskies from world-renowned distilleries will also be featured. In addition, this sale marks the inaugural offering of premium sake from the revered Juyondai. In total, the auction will present over 660 lots to wine connoisseurs around the world. Live Auction: Geneva | Finest & Rarest Wines | 21 July 2020 Christie’s Geneva Finest & Rarest Wines live auction on 21 July has the pleasure to offer various private collections of mature Bordeaux and Burgundy from across Europe. Also, on offer is an exceptional private collection of rare 18th & 19th century Madeira, dating back to 1775 and 1789. Faja Malvasia Madeira, 1 bottle, 1775: Faja is an incomparable vineyard, located at the foot of a cliff on Madeira island and legendary for its Malvasia vines. This exceptional bottle was discovered in an old family house only last year (estimate: CHF 5,000-7,000) and tasted by Edwin Voss in January 2020 (from a second similar bottle). Tasting note: Intriguing intense rich nose of fudge, dried apricots and saffron spice, very gently singing from the glass. Subtle and multi-layered, each time you pick up your glass another palette of aromas presents itself. Great complexity and harmony. Unctuous first attack of taste, covering your palette with rich fruits, fresh shaved almonds and rhubarb aromas. The great acidity is nicely concentrated with a very good finish, showing a gentle touch of bitter. A complex wine of high quality. Fairly sweet and long cask aged. This is fantastic. The fine pretty grapefruit bitter is completing the phenomenal multidimensional aromas. A classic of the highest quality. Another highlight of the auction is J.L. Chave Hermitage Cuvée Cathelin Vertical, 6 bottles, of 1990, 1991, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2009 (estimate: CHF45,000-65,000). It is extremely rare to find a complete vertical of all vintages released between 1990 and 2003 of this very rare Cuvée Cathelin, which was launched for the first time in 1990 at only 2,500 bottles. The labels have been designed by the French artist Bernard Cathelin (1919-2004), a friend of the Chave family. The family released only a very small number of bottles of this exceptional cuvee, when the quality of the wine was at its best and therewith it became a vinous legend and trophy to possess. Live Auction: London | Fine & Rare Wines | 28 July 2020 The London Fine & Rare Wines sale will be led by a superb single-owner collection focusing on the wines of Armand Rousseau, Grivot, Confuron and Roumier will led the sale. Sublime vintages of Romanée-Conti and La Tâche from the inimitable Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Grand-Cru wines from Leroy, Comte Georges de Vogüé and Dujac. This exceptional sale is the largest collection of wines from Armand Rousseau ever offered at Christie’s and includes rich and ripe vintages such as 2005 and 2009. Classic offerings of Bordeaux also feature, Château Mouton-Rothschild 1982, Château Latour 1961 and classed growths from the 2009 vintage. Rare Italian icons from Bruno Giacosa and Conterno are followed by an array of unique bottles of Unico, whiskies and vintage cognacs. Finally, the sale will offer a superb range of ancient Madeiras, many of which have been sourced direct from the island of Madeira, the offering will reach back to the 18th century and includes certain rarities that have never been offered in London before. Online Auction | Fine Wine | 16-31 July 2020 Christie’s New York Wine Department will present the single owner sale The Benjamin Ichinose Collection of Fine and Rare Wines, taking place Online from July 16-31. The auction comprises 626 lots representing the world’s best wines and spirits from the cellar of the celebrated collector and connoisseur. The Benjamin Ichinose Collection of Fine and Rare Wines was assembled with passion and knowledge over his lifetime. A collection built during the 1960’s and 1970’s, a different world for the wine enthusiast and offers a glimpse to the golden age of wine collecting. The breadth of the collection spans the finest wines ever produced in Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Mosel. Rare Port and Madeira are presented alongside the greatest assemblage of mature Californian wines ever to appear at auction. Provenance is impeccable, with many wines purchased directly from auctions, the producers or through respected importers. Additionally, the cellar includes the esteemed vintages of 1929, the year Dr. Ichinose and his wife were born, and 1961, 1964 and 1965, the birth years of their children. By ML Staff. Courtesy of Christie's

Feeding South Florida, the leading domestic hunger-relief organization in South Florida, will unveil its new, state-of-the-art, 5,000-square-foot community kitchen during a virtual grand opening celebration on Sunday, July 12, 4–5 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live! Viewers are encouraged to tune in to view the kitchen, which will open at   Feeding Palm Beach County, the organization’s Palm Beach County headquarters located in Boynton Beach. Although the kitchen is located in Palm Beach County, it will provide meals throughout the South Florida region. The community kitchen is a highly anticipated community resource, with years in the making. During the event, some of South Florida’s favorite chefs will use their talents to showcase the kitchen’s full capacity. They will prepare the very first meals in the kitchen using nutritious items regularly distributed by Feeding South Florida, converted into unique, savory, and creative dishes that appeal to the whole family. The dishes will offer a fresh response to the familiar question, “What’s for dinner?” The featured chefs are Chef Lindsay Autry of The Regional Kitchen & Public House in West Palm Beach, Chef Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s Consulting in Hollywood, and Chef Timon Balloo of Balloo Restaurant in downtown Miami. Hosting the event are Chef Ralph Pagano of Naked Taco in Coconut Creek, and Chef Randy Fisher of CREaM in Miami. The highly anticipated event will reveal Feeding South Florida’s longtime goal of creating a multi-purpose community kitchen. It serves as a meal production site, culinary training program, social enterprise catering, incubator space for graduates of the program, and healthy cooking classes. The kitchen will advance Feeding South Florida’s mission of ending hunger in South Florida by serving up to 10,000 meals per day for children’s after-school and summer programs, meals for older adults and medically tailored meals. The kitchen will also provide critical meals during disaster response. Event sponsorships ranging from $5,000–$15,000 are available. Mayors is the Presenting Sponsor.  Publix Supermarket Charities and DCA for Health, a nonprofit organization of Diagnostic Centers of America, are also sponsors. For more information about sponsorships, email Michele Fernandez at mfernandez@feedingsouthflorida.org. Those interested in participating can register at FSFkitchen.eventbrite.com to receive the Zoom link for the event. Donations of any amount are encouraged and will directly provide fresh and healthy meals for kids and homebound older adults. Participants can secure VIP tickets by donating $100 or more. VIPs receive exclusive digital recipes created by participating chefs, a limited edition Feeding South Florida gift, and access to the special digital newsletter “The Dish ― Kitchen Edition.” VIP ticket quantities are limited. “This community kitchen is a vision that Feeding South Florida has had for quite some time, and we are so excited to finally present it to the community it via this virtual event,” said Vélez. “This is just the beginning, because the kitchen will serve the community by providing meals, workforce training, catering as social innovation, an incubator for community support, and family cooking classes.” In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding South Florida has distributed over 40 million pounds of food (33.3 million meals) in the four counties it serves (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties) in 14 weeks ― a pace that translates to nearly 150 million pounds over a 12-month period. To put that in perspective, for the entire last fiscal year, Feeding South Florida distributed 62 million pounds (51.6 million meals). Feeding South Florida’s food distributions are updated daily and available at feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19/. To find out how you can help, learn about what Feeding South Florida is doing, safety precautions, and much more, visit feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19/.

Online TED Talks have provided inspiration to a worldwide audience since 2006, focusing not only on subjects of technology, entertainment, and design but also on cultural, social, and political issues. Great TED Talks: Creativity gathers the ideas presented by 100 speakers and condenses them into a nutshell of practical advice for boosting your own creativity. Also included are URLs directing readers to the TED website so they can watch the original videos in their entirety. Insights and advice on the creative process from 100 prominent TED Conference speakers can be purchased at Amazon. About Tom May Tom May is a writer and editor specializing in art, design, and travel. He has been writing about the creative process for many years and has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for The Sun, Radio Times, NME, Heat, Company, and Bella. He lives in Weston-super-Mare, UK. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Tom May

Here is a look back at the BET Awards 2020 showcasing appearances by Michelle Obama, Beyonce, DaBaby, Roddy Rich, Alicia Keys, Meghan Thee Stallion, and more! Michelle Obama present the 2020 BET Humanitarian Award to Beyonce and her acceptance speech here: View the powerful performances from the 40th Anniversary of the network and the BET Awards 2020 here: DaBaby and Roddy Rich - “Rockstar” Performance Alicia Keys - “Perfect Way To Die” Meghan Thee Stallion - “Girls In The Hood” & “Savage” John Legend - “Never Break” Anderson .Paak & Jay Rock - “Lockdown” Jennifer Hudson - “Young, Gifted & Black” Lil Wayne - “Kobe Bryant” Chloe X Halle - “Forgive Me” By ML Staff. Courtesy of Live Nation

A summer romance may be starting to blossom in the sunshine state. Over the weekend, Bachelor Nation started talking once fan accounts spotted fan-favorite Tyler Cameron enjoying lunch with model Jilissa Ann Zoltko and riding in the same car together. And with the pair following each other on Instagram, eyebrows are being raised and questions are being asked as to whether or not Tyler found a special lady. So what's really going on between these two?! For now, it's far too early to say. "Tyler and Jilissa initially connected through social media. Tyler definitely showed interest in her and made a joke about coming out to Jupiter, Florida to visit him since she lives in Miami," a source shared with E! News exclusively. "Jilissa took him up on it and they have been hanging out these last few days."Our source describes it as "casual" but points out that the twosome is "definitely into each other." "They have been hanging out at his house with his friend Matt and have been doing normal things like going on the boat, going out to eat and hanging out at the house," our source shared. "Tyler and Jilissa have good chemistry and make each other laugh. There's a strong flirtation between them but Tyler doesn't want anything serious." For those wanting to learn more about Jilissa, the Miami resident's Instagram profile states she is a model and law student. And with more than 700,000 followers, it's safe to call her an influencer. Before fans start shipping this couple or making assumptions, we can't help but point out Tyler's interview on E!'s The Rundown back in May. When asked by Erin Lim why he's not jumping into the dating game, Tyler explained his mindset. "I am dating nobody right now,"he shared. "I've had a lot going on in my life lately. My mom passed. We have this whole quarantine going on, so who the heck can date right now?" He added, "My main goal right now is focusing on my little brothers, taking care of them and getting them where they need to be. I know I'll be able to get through all this, but my youngest brother… He's 20-years-old. He's a baby." Words by Mike Vulpo. Courtesy of E! News

Inspired by vintage watches from the 1940s and the Tiffany travel clock from the time, premier jeweler and watchmaker Tiffany & Co.’s Tiffany East West® Swiss watches blend elegance with masterful craftsmanship. The timepiece literally turns the rules of watchmaking on its side, with a rectangular shape crisply defined in stainless steel and a black, white or blue dial. Featuring a distinctively unique horizontal dial, the latest designs include the smaller Tiffany East West® Mini, a Tiffany East West® Automatic as well as the Tiffany East West® with SuperLuminova numerals that illuminate the night with an iconic Tiffany Blue® afterglow. To learn more visit Tiffany & Co.'s Miami store located in the Miami Design District. Address: 114 NE 39th St, Miami, FL 33137 Phone: (305) 428-1390 or visit Tiffany.com By ML Staff, Images courtesy of Tiffany & Co.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts just released its 2020-2021 JAZZ ROOTS season showcasing five extraordinary, curated evenings of live music in the Center’s Knight Concert Hall. The new season celebrates jazz’s rich history of fusion and cross-pollination. EFG returns as the presenting sponsor for Jazz Roots 2020-2021. December 18, 2020 DIANNE REEVES: CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE Five-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves with opening act Brandon Goldberg trio. Dianne Reeves – Photo by Jerris Madison In addition to being a five-time Grammy Award recipient, DIANNE REEVES has received honorary doctorates from Juilliard and Berklee College of Music. The pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world, DIANNE REEVES rings in the holiday season with music from her celebrated album, Christmas Time Is Here. Reeves melds her timeless grace, elegance, and charisma into unforgettable jazz renditions of holiday favorites such as “Little Drummer Boy,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Christmas Waltz,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” “Let It Snow,” and many more. Opening for Reeves on this joyous occasion is 14-year-old keyboard wunderkind and Miami native BRANDON GOLDERG, whose “jazz IQ is phenomenal,” according to DownBeat magazine. DIANNE REEVES’ many talents are richly on display in every song of her limitless repertoire. As a result of her virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B styles, Dianne has received five Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album, an honorary Doctor of Music from Juilliard, and was named a 2018 National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Master. Reeves’ magical, timeless voice, exceptional personality and the sheer force of her performance mark her as a captivating world-class artist. Wynton Marsalis has said “she has one of the most powerful, purposeful, and accurate voices of this or any time.” Miami pianist BRANDON GOLDBERG returns to JAZZ ROOTS following the release of his debut album, Let’s Play!, which garnered rave reviews and four stars from Downbeat magazine. Already well known to hometown jazz fans from performances with the WDNA Miami Downtown Jazz Festival, the FAENA Summer Jazz Series and the Mia January 15, 2021 LUCIANA SOUZA: STORYTELLERS Grammy-winning Brazilian Vocalist Luciana Souza, Shelly Berg and The Mancini Institute Big Band With Opening Act Sammy Figueroa Latin Jazz Explosion Luciana Souza – Photo by Kim Fox Melding the worlds of Brazilian pop and American jazz, Grammy Award-winning vocalist LUCIANA SOUZA, in collaboration with Miami’s own SHELLY BERG and THE MANCINI INSTITUTE BIG BAND, brings her deeply personal, colorful, and illuminated musicality to big band arrangements of songs by her fellow Brazilians Antonio Carlos Jobim, Edu Lobo, Chico Buarque, Guinga, Djavan, Ivan Lins, and Gilberto Gil. "Her voice traces a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries,” says Entertainment Weekly. LUCIANA SOUZA is one of jazz’s leading singers and interpreters. Her work transcends traditional musical boundaries, offering solid roots in jazz, a sophisticated lineage in world music, and an enlightened approach to the latest sounds. Souza has been releasing acclaimed recordings since 2002 and has performed and recorded with many greats including Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Her complete discography contains more than 50 records as a side singer. LUCIANA SOUZA will be joined by Steinway piano artist and multi-Grammy Award-nominated arranger and producer SHELLY BERG and The Frost School of Music’s HENRY MANCINI INSTITUTE BIG BAND. February 19, 2021 PAT METHENY SIDE-EYE Grammy-winning Guitarist and Composer Pat Metheny With James Francies and Joe Dyson Pat Metheny – Photo courtesy Artist Management PAT METHENY, the internationally renowned guitarist, brings his new project “Side-Eye” to JAZZ ROOTS, a touring collaboration with a rotating lineup of new and emerging musicians who have impressed and inspired Metheny throughout the world. This edition of Side-Eye will feature James Francies (keyboards, piano) and drummer Joe Dyson. “While touring, I regularly listen to new musicians who claim to be influenced by my records,” says Metheny, “and I often invite them to play with me. This inspires me to see the way they challenge music represented by the old melodies, and I’m curious what could happen if I write new music just for them.” Since arriving on the jazz scene as an adolescent in the mid-'70s, guitarist, composer, and bandleader PAT METHENY has established himself as one of the most original jazz musicians in the world. He has won 20 Grammy Awards and is the only artist to do so in 10 different categories. Metheny melds a singular, euphoric sense of harmony with Latin and Brazilian sounds, rock, and global folk music into progressive and contemporary jazz. March 12, 2021 AN EVENING WITH CHRIS BOTTI Internationally Acclaimed Trumpeter Chris Botti Chris Botti – Photo courtesy of Artist Management There’s nothing like a CHRIS BOTTI concert. He is the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter at home in everything from jazz to pop to rock, a brilliant bandleader who lets his players shine, and a born showman whose joy at being onstage is infectious. Whether he’s performing with illustrious symphonies or at renowned venues around the globe, his unparalleled crystalline and poetic sound transcends musical boundaries. For over two decades, Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer CHRIS BOTTI has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the largest selling instrumental artist in the United States. His mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene. April 9, 2021 LEDISI: NINA & ME Vocal Powerhouse Ledisi Honors the Legendary Singer Nina Simone Ledisi – Photo courtesy of Artist Management LEDISI: NINA & ME originally premiered with two sold-out performances at The Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra, followed by a sold-out show at the Apollo Theatre to a roaring standing ovation. Now presented for Miami audiences by the Arsht Center, “Nina and Me” is a beautifully orchestrated mixture of classical, jazz and rhythm & blues sounds with a riveting narrative of the musical bond between an artist from one era influenced by a legend from the past. LEDISI returns to her roots in jazz while honoring one of her greatest inspirations, the brilliant NINA SIMONE, the celebrated American singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist. Simone’s music spanned a broad range of musical styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. Known as the “High Priestess of Soul,” Simone is regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. LEDISI is a 12-time Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse who has wowed fans ever since she came onto the music scene more than 20 years ago, earning a place in the pantheon of the best soul singers of her generation. Ledisi has performed nine times at the White House, headlined two national sold-out tours, and shared the stage with Richie Sambora, Dave Matthews, and Kelly Clarkson, as well as jazz greats like Herbie Hancock. In 2015 she landed a role in the Oscar-nominated movie Selma portraying Mahalia Jackson. Ledisi is not only a singer and actress, she’s an author, playwright, film producer and now CEO of her record label Chinweya Entertainment. TICKET INFORMATION JAZZ ROOTS 2020-2021 series subscriptions, which include tickets to all five performances, are on sale to the public beginning June 25 with seating priority given to renewing subscribers. Packages range in price from $194-$514*. Subscriptions can be purchased by calling (305) 949- 6722 or online at arshtcenter.org/jazz. Single tickets, if available after the subscription campaign ends, will go on sale later this year. COMMITMENT TO SAFETY Before the curtain rises once again, we will implement a series of new measures for your safety and peace of mind. They include reinforced hygiene practices with Arsht Center staff, enhanced cleaning protocols and, likely, requiring guests to follow additional safety practices. Your safety and well-being continue to be our top priority. We will share additional details as we get closer to welcoming guests to the Arsht Center once again. Please visit here for updates and details. By ML Staff. Courtesy of Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

The 21st season of the Master Maserati driving courses begins, with a complete offering of sporty driving courses. In fact, this year the Master Maserati calendar includes a total of 7 events (with various formats) at the Varano de’ Melegari circuit in Northern Italy from July 3 to October 23, 2020. The Master Maserati driving courses have adopted specific preventive measures and special protocols to minimize any health risks during the activities and to enable customers to enjoy themselves in conditions of the greatest safety. Courses are run in partnership with the Scuderia de Adamich, whose pool of instructors has been further expanded this year to over 100 worldwide. Scuderia de Adamich has been a partner and coordinator of the Master Maserati driving courses since 1999, and thanks to this strong, enduring relationship, has been able to  refine various methodologies and multiple courses over time. Starting this year, Master Maserati driving courses offer no fewer than five different formats. Four types of courses focus on circuit driving at the “Riccardo Paletti” track at Varano de’ Melegari. They are tailored for varying levels of proficiency and take place under the watchful eye of fully qualified racing drivers. The 2020 edition sees the introduction of a special addition for companions, with packages of one or two days (depending on the chosen format) with a customized program at the nearby Fidenza Village luxury shopping centre located just outside Parma. Since 1999, a total of more than 550 Master Maserati driving courses have been held, with more than 700 days on the circuit. Over 7,000 clients from more than 50 different countries have taken the wheel of the different models, with a particularly large proportion (32%) of non-European Maserati fans, from Asian countries and the United States of America above all. The Varano de’ Melegari circuit is located in the Northern Italian Province of Parma within the Emilia-Romagna region approximately 110 kilometres (68 mi) west of Bologna and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Parma. Over these twenty years, about 30 different Maserati models have been used, and for 2020, the high-performance 580 hp Levante Trofeo V8 will join the pool of vehicles being used. Click to view larger image > The 2020 Master Maserati program offers the following courses: PRACTICE The Master Maserati Practice Course lasts half a day and enables attendees to drive the sportiest models in the range and to savour the Brand's trademark power, performance and driving pleasure. The program includes sessions with an on board instructor, power oversteering on a low-grip surface, driving performance videos and an end-of-course awards ceremony. Dates: July 3, September 8 and October 12, 2020 Participants: up to a maximum of 30 Price: $871.00 plus tax and $110.00 plus tax for each non-driving guest. QUALIFYING The Qualifying Course is a full day, partnered by the latest, sportiest versions of the GranTurismo, Ghibli and Levante. The Qualifying programme is even more intense than the Practice course, with more fast-handling sessions, driver lap tables, video analysis and on board telemetry, allowing participants to perfect their style and fine-tune their driving talents. Dates: July 23 and September 15, 2020 Participants: up to a maximum of 30 Price: $2,149.00 plus tax and $110.00 plus tax for each non-driving guest. Accommodation package: $165.00 plus tax. RACE On the Master Maserati Race course, more advanced participants hone their skills still further and discover the true track performance of the Levante Trofeo, Levante S, Levante GTS, Ghibli S Q4, GranTurismo and GT4 during a full day spent at the track. The programme includes in-depth personalised sessions, quick laps, safety car and race procedures, as well as high-precision, high-performance track driving in the awesome GranTurismo MC GT4. Dates: October 8, 2020 Participants: up to a maximum of 12 Price: $4,298.00 plus tax and $110.00 plus tax for each non-driving guest. Accommodation package: $165.00 plus tax. MASTER The top level of driving experience, the Master Course comprises two full days, spent gaining in-depth knowledge of the GranTurismo, Ghibli and Levante in their sportiest versions, as well as the immensely powerful GranTurismo GT4. This course, just like a university Master’s degree, provides specialisation in driving techniques at the wheel of a proper track car, and includes exclusive elements such as a special driver’s kit, laps with four-time world GT champion, Andrea Bertolini, and access to Med-Ex physiotherapists to help with any stresses and strains from the G forces. At the end of Day 1, an exclusive dinner is arranged for all drivers. Dates: October 22 and 23 2020 Participants: up to a maximum of 12 Price: $ 5,455.00 plus tax and $220.00 plus tax for each non-driving guest. Accommodation package: $331.00 plus tax. INCENTIVE COURSES FOR CORPORATE EVENTS The Incentive courses, intended as corporate events, are specifically designed to bond a team together, through the fun and unique characteristics of a Master Maserati driving course. The package comprises a motivational program custom-designed to suit the interests and needs of any business, team or VIP client, with the ability to cater for groups of up to 100 for however many driving days are required. The Varano de' Melegari circuit nature reserve also features an off-road course that can be used for corporate events. This zone is equipped with artificial wooden obstacles in an off-road area to make the experience even more challenging, and enables participants to improve their techniques in driving across bridges, twists, banked stretches and test benches. Last but not least, the driving can also be combined with cultural activities, including a private visit to the Panini Motor Museum in Modena, local gastronomic experiences or a factory tour of the historic Maserati plant in Modena, completely refurbished to house production of the new Maserati MC20 supercar. Further information is available on the website: www.mastermaserati.com