The Bass is proud to support Miami Beach Referendum #2, a once-in-a-lifetime bond measure that will bring $159 million to our arts and culture institutions. This referendum is critical to protecting and preserving our treasured arts and cultural facilities for future generations, providing dedicated funding for capital improvements and infrastructure enhancements needed by our renowned arts and culture anchors. If passed, The Bass will use these funds to update Pritzker Prize-winning architect Arata Isozaki’s original 1995 building concept to add a new wing, providing expanded gallery, programming and event space to serve the growing needs of Miami Beach’s vibrant audiences. With an expanded facility, the museum will have the capacity to exhibit new acquisitions from The Collection while temporary exhibitions are on view in the main building, allowing the museum to continue to tell the unfolding story of our time and place through contemporary art. VOTE YES2ARTS Your vote of FOR THE BOND on Referendum # 2 protects and preserves our Miami Beach cultural institutions for generations to come. It supports expanding and increasing free, accessible arts programming for students, seniors, and families. Vote early before November 6, or vote on or November 8. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Miami Beach Cultural Department

Noah Horowitz has been appointed CEO of Art Basel, succeeding Marc Spiegler, Global Director Art Basel, who has taken the decision to leave MCH Group and explore the next phase of his artworld career. The Board of Directors and Group Management Team would like to thank Marc Spiegler for his longstanding commitment as head of the leading global platform for contemporary and modern art with shows in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong and now also Paris. At the same time, the MCH Group Board of Directors and Group CEO Florian Faber are pleased to announce the appointment of Noah Horowitz, who held the post of Director Americas from 2015 to 2021. Noah Horowitz is returning to Art Basel as CEO on November 7, 2022. He joins from Sotheby’s where he served as Worldwide Head of Gallery & Private Dealer Services since September 2021. As the outgoing Global Director, Marc Spiegler will hand over the running of the business to Noah Horowitz at this juncture, supporting Noah through year-end, including on the 20th anniversary edition of Art Basel Miami Beach (Dec 1-3). Following this, he will continue in an advisory capacity to Art Basel for the next 6 months. "Under the leadership of Marc Spiegler, Art Basel has developed into what it is today – one of the most prestigious and valuable brands in the international art market”, states Andrea Zappia, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MCH Group. "Our thanks go to Marc for his great personal commitment, his networking in the global world of art and his notable successes in the development of Art Basel." Andrea Zappia adds: “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I am delighted to be welcoming Noah Horowitz back into the team – We are convinced that Noah’s business acumen, digital experience and extensive relationships within the international gallery and collecting community will be instrumental in further developing Art Basel and delivering on the company’s ambitious growth plans at its home base as well as internationally." "We are especially pleased that Noah is returning to Art Basel as the new CEO, further strengthening the MCH Group Management Team as a colleague in future”, says Florian Faber, Group CEO. "I already had the opportunity to work with Noah in the past and am confident that with his outstanding expertise in the global world of art, he will successfully lead Art Basel into its next phase. Noah is held in high esteem in the industry, uniting an in-depth understanding of the art market and its players with a lifelong passion for the visual arts, business knowledge and digital transformation. Together with Noah, we will consolidate the position of Art Basel as a globally leading platform for modern and contemporary art and forge ahead with our innovative initiatives." Florian Faber continues: "Marc Spiegler has done an outstanding job in developing Art Basel over the past fifteen years. The recent premiere of Paris+ by Art Basel and the upcoming 20th anniversary edition of Art Basel Miami Beach are two more highlights in a long and illustrious career. We cannot thank Marc enough and wish him all the best for his future." Marc Spiegler joined MCH Group in 2007 as Co-Director Art Basel and, since 2012, has been Global Director Art Basel. “Following the successful premiere of Paris+ and with the imminent 20th anniversary of Art Basel Miami Beach, I am leaving Art Basel on a high note." he says. "Leading the next stage of Art Basel's evolution will take many years and a different set of skills. Having launched new shows in Hong Kong and Paris, staged 43 fairs, and led Art Basel through a global pandemic, it has come time to pass the baton. Fortunately, my friend Noah Horowitz - the perfect person to carry Art Basel forward - will be leading that development. Finally, I would like to thank my incredible team and my colleagues throughout the world for their passion, their commitment, and their dedication in driving patronage to our galleries and their artists." "I am honored and delighted to be returning to Art Basel in my new role. I would like to thank MCH Group and Florian for their confidence in me as well as Marc for his stewardship over the years ", says Noah Horowitz. "The Art Basel team is incredibly committed, and I look forward to working with my colleagues and all the stakeholders of the Art Basel community to lead and evolve the business as we collectively embark upon a new chapter." By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Art Basel

The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau and the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association announced the Dutch Caribbean island’s first annual food festival, dubbed “St. Maarten Flavors”. Taking place throughout November, now recognized island-wide as the culinary month, local restaurants are invited to participate by creating prix fixe menus highlighting select dishes at special price points. In addition to showcasing food specialties, restaurants will also be curating additional experiences to make dining even more unique - from live music and DJs to DIY sushi sessions. As a Caribbean hub due to its central location, St. Maarten is home to a wide variety of cultures and influences including Trinidadian, Asian, Dutch, Italian, and many more, which are all reflected in the island’s varied culinary offerings. The goal of “St. Maarten Flavors” is to both give local restaurants a platform to showcase their diverse creations as well as invite visitors and locals alike to immerse themselves in the dynamic food scene at an accessible price point. Twenty-two restaurants and counting have confirmed their participation in St. Maarten Flavors thus far: Aziana, Bamboo House, Bold Buddha, Bovin Steakhouse, Dutch Blonde Beach Bar, Emilio’s, Infinity, Irie Garden, Jai’s Contemporary Fusion Cuisine, Jax Steakhouse, La Patrona, Ocean Lounge, Pineapple Pete’s, Pink Pearl, Pure Ocean, Topper’s, Sale & Pepe, SALT, Spices of India, Three Amigos and Veranda Market & Bistro. Offerings will range from samplers or one-course bites starting at $17.50 to full three-course dining experiences at $49.00. “We are delighted to dedicate the month of November to our local restaurants and give patrons a taste of just how much our culinary scene has to offer,” said Omar Ottley, acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunication. “From our fine dining options to roadside lolos, the local flair and international influence shine through with every dish. We invite all to attend and get a taste of St. Maarten’s flavors, and look forward to showcasing this annual event to visitors from around the world -- giving them a reason to return for favorites and new flavors, year after year.” Additionally, Dutch, French, and other international chefs have an opportunity to showcase their skills throughout Fete de la Cuisine, which is making its comeback in St. Maarten from November 4-12 after a five-year absence. Scheduled events include a wine pairing and a six-course meal led by seven international chefs, spirits tastings, fundraising dinners, and more. St. Maarten also shares its land mass with French Saint Martin on the north side, which is hosting the second annual Festival Gastronomie from November 11-22 – making it the perfect month for foodies who want to visit the island for a well-rounded, immersive experience. About St. Maarten: The charismatic, ever-cultural Caribbean island nation of St. Maarten continues on a bright path forward, welcoming curious visitors inspired to renew their passion for life via nature-immersive, wellness, and experiential travel opportunities. Occupying the southern part of the island it shares with French overseas territory Saint Martin, the beloved, Dutch-owned Caribbean destination offers inspirited travelers one of the region's most diverse menus of multicultural experiences -- a coveted hub where quintessential island vibes meet incomparable Caribbean cosmopolitan flair -- inclusive of the color-laden capital of Philipsburg, serene lagoons, 37 sundry beaches, fascinating salt pans, and beyond. From the snorkeler to the shopper, from the surfer to the foodie, from the thrill seeker to the history enthusiast, in St. Maarten, all lifestyles find their place under the sun. For more information, please visit www.vacationstmaarten.com. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Bronwyn Knight.

The Biltmore Hotel, a national historic landmark located in the heart of Coral Gables, announces its signature brunch and dinner for Thanksgiving Day creating the perfect place to celebrate and enjoy all the holiday delicacies with none of the mess to clean up. Whether seeking a warm and traditional restaurant or dining al-fresco in a lush tropical courtyard setting, the Biltmore’s Fontana Restaurant will transport you and your family on a wonderful culinary journey this Thanksgiving Day with a historic, picturesque backdrop. “The Thanksgiving holiday is one of those important opportunities for families and friends to come together and give thanks. We are most fortunate to be able to provide the perfect venue for such an occasion, and at the same time enable all to indulge in a sensational dining experience on this day of thanks.” said Tom Prescott, Executive Vice President at the Biltmore. In addition to its signature food stations that include a raw bar, pastas, caviar, sushi, desserts, and bottomless bubbly, the Biltmore’s Thanksgiving brunch will also feature traditional holiday items such as carved turkey, ham with mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, candied sweet potatoes, pumpkin pancakes, and eggnog custard French toast. The Biltmore’s delectable Thanksgiving brunch is priced at $140 plus tax & gratuity per person, and $65 for children ages 5–11. The restaurant will also feature a separate curated 3-course menu for Thanksgiving Dinner, with seating starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. that day. Thanksgiving dinner is priced at $95 plus tax & gratuity per person. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of The Biltmore Hotel

Louis Vuitton unveils an exclusive capsule collection designed specially for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM that captures the excitement of football in sophisticated shapes, sporty treatments, and discreetly elegant details. Since 2010, Louis Vuitton has provided the travel trunk for one of the world’s most sought-after, legendary trophies: the FIFA World Cup Trophy. In the years following, Louis Vuitton’s relationship with the FIFA World CupTM grew, unveiling a new leather goods collection launched for the 2018 edition of the globally anticipated sporting tournament. On the occasion of this twenty-second edition, five collectible pieces in black Taurillon leather channel the game’s energy by revisiting one of Maison’s most emblematic signatures, the Damier motif, embossed to recall the movement of the net as a goal is scored. Timeless icons like the Keepall 50 and City Keepall bags, as well as the Discovery backpack, return as ideal travel companions, offering ample central compartments, practical inner pockets that keep essentials to hand, and adjustable straps accented with black metallic hardware (on Keepall styles, shoulder straps also are removable). Finishing touches include a leather tag shaped like a soccer league badge, with “Louis Vuitton” stamped in white and a tone-on-tone LV signature set amid the mesh. The generous Keepall 50 also features five protective bottom studs shaped like football cleats. Small leather goods include a dopp kit with contrasting piping and an adjustable leather handle, alongside a handy pocket organizer with five inner pockets, an outer pocket, and contrasting edges and LV logo. The Louis Vuitton FIFA World Cup 2022TM Official Licensed Product Collection will be available in selected Louis Vuitton stores and on louisvuitton.com from 6th October 2022. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

From October 26 to 30, the great Italian boating industry is in Fort Lauderdale for the FLIBS (Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show), the United States trade show dedicated to recreational boating. The FLIBS is the greatest boat show on the seven seas in size. Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), it is the largest in-water boat show in the world for the number of exhibitors (more than 1,000), countries (52) and boats (> 1,300) on display. Last year’s show, still subjected to COVID restrictions, totaled approximately 100,000 visitors during the 5-day show, and the organizers this year expect a new record attendance. Befitting such an event is the presentation of the record results of the 62nd Genoa International Boat Show and the launching, with new features and a new format, of the 63rd show, which will take place September 21 – 26, 2023. For this presentation within the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, an exceptional venue was selected, the multilevel “Mansion Yacht,” a veritable floating residence, spacious and comfortable. After the record years of 2019 (384 million USD), 2020 (382 million USD) and 2021 (573 milion USD), 2022 is once again an important year for the export of Italian boating in the United States, with a value equal to more than 320 million dollars in the first half-year. During the two years affected by the pandemic emergency, many people, in the United States as well, came together for the first time for boating and recreational water activities, which by definition allow for distancing. A boating holiday was perceived, and rightly so, to be safely less crowded and strategic for distancing. It was a unique circumstance, which provided recreational boating another opportunity for strong industrial development. The ICE Agency is organizing, in collaboration with Confindustria Nautica, a record collective participation of 20 Italian boating companies and a hospitality area jointly run by the ICE Agency and Confindustria Nautica. Alessandro Campagna, Sales Manager for I Saloni Nautici: “The 62nd Genoa International Boat Show is an important event with 103,812 visitors (+10.7% compared to 2021), 998 brands exhibited, more than 1,000 boats, 4,463 sea trials, 168 new items presented and 35 countries represented. The organizers are already working in the 63rd edition, which will take place in a continuously evolving area, site of the new Waterfront di Levante project, designed by noted architect Renzo Piano.” “The growth of the Italian presence at the FLIBS is built on yachts and parts and components, not only on high-end super yachts, and we are committed to creating conditions for further presence not only at the FLIBS, but also at other Florida shows, like Miami and Palm Beach,” declared Carlo Angelo Bocchi, Director of the ICE office in Miami. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

What is your family's South Florida migration story? Hampton Art Lovers, The Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab (WPHL), and The Wolfsonian museum present an evening all about movement, diasporas, and what it means to relocate while retaining culture. Hampton Art Lovers founder Christopher Norwood and moderator Nancy Ancrum, Miami Herald editorial page editor, will lead a talk about visual artists' representations of the Great Migration, which saw Black Americans move from South to North in the early 20th century. Also: WPHL will collect your migration story in a makeshift recording booth temporarily transforming our Bridge Tender House / Josephine Baker Pavilion, and you'll have the chance to beta-test our new maps and oral histories-inspired digital interactive! Free; held at 1001 Washington Ave. Made possible with Hampton Art Lovers and WPH By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of The Wolfsonian

Instantly recognizable, entirely iconic, inspired by Haute Couture, The Lady Dior bag was born in Dior's workshops in 1995, and make famous in 1996 when Princess Diana took a serious liking to the unique accessory during a visit to Paris. This year, ten celebrated artists from around the world reimagine the iconic Lady Dior bag. The artists had the freedom to translate their exacting vision onto their bags.

Art Basel celebrates its 20th anniversary edition in Miami Beach with 282 premier galleries – the largest show to date – including 26 first-time participants as well as multiple exhibitors returning after a pandemic hiatus. More than half of this year’s galleries have principal gallery locations in North and South America, joined by new and returning exhibitors from around the world, including Africa, Asia, and Europe. The 26 newly participating galleries include: Alexandre Gallery (New York); And Now (Dallas); Edel Assanti (London); Berry Campbell (New York); José de la Mano (Madrid); Bridget Donahue (New York); Emalin (London); Herlitzka + Faria (Barrio Norte); K Art (Buffalo); Kristina Kite Gallery (Los Angeles); Paulo Kuczynski (São Paulo); Magenta Plains (New York); P21 (Seoul); Queer Thoughts (New York); Residency Art Gallery (Inglewood); Rolf Art (Buenos Aires); Meredith Rosen Gallery (New York); Chris Sharp Gallery (Los Angeles); Soft Opening (London); Sophie Tappeiner (Vienna); Stars (Los Angeles); Sultana (Arles and Paris); Super Dakota (Brussels); Rodeo (London and Piraeus); Watanuki Ltd. / Toki-no-Wasuremono (Tokyo); and Yavuz Gallery (Redfern and Singapore). The fair continues to offer differing models for participation, including joint booths by A Gentil Carioca (Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo) and Goodman Gallery (Cape Town, Johannesburg, and London) as well as Bridget Donahue (New York) and Hannah Hoffman (Los Angeles) in the Galleries sector; and Super Dakota (Brussels) and Helen Anrather (New York) in the Nova sector. The 20th anniversary edition marks two decades of growth and impact by Art Basel as a cultural cornerstone in South Florida, across the Americas, and beyond. ‘It is truly exciting to celebrate our 20-year presence in Miami Beach,’ says Marc Spiegler, Global Director, Art Basel. ‘Over the last two decades our show has not only reinforced its pivotal position in the region – uniquely bridging the art scenes of North and South Americas, Europe, and beyond – but also played a galvanising role in the city’s profound cultural transformation. The increasingly diverse range of galleries and artistic voices represented will make our show richer in discoveries than ever before.’ ‘20 years of Art Basel has shown us the very best version of our community. So much of our investment in our cultural assets and amenities is a result of Art Basel’s example,” says Dan Gelber, Mayor, City of Miami Beach. Galleries The fair’s main sector features 212 of the world’s leading galleries, exhibiting works across all mediums and representing the highest quality of paintings, sculptures, installations, and more. Several exhibitors will return to the fair following a hiatus, including Galeria Raquel Arnaud from São Paulo; Karma International from Zurich; Galerie Barbara Thumm from Berlin; Marlborough with exhibition spaces in Barcelona, Madrid, London, and New York; and Lia Rumma from Milan and Naples. Additionally, seven galleries that previously exhibited in the Survey or the Nova sector will transition into the main sector: Balice Hertling from Paris; Nicelle Beauchene Gallery from New York; blank projects from Cape Town; Chapter NY from New York; Commonwealth and Council from Los Angeles; Thomas Erben Gallery from New York; and Hannah Hoffman from Los Angeles. For the full list of exhibitors in Galleries, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/galleries. Positions Presenting solo exhibitions by emerging international artists, this year’s Positions sector will feature 19 solo presentations and welcomes 11 new participants. Highlights from the sector include new paintings by Tonia Nneji that continue her series ‘Uncommon Lands, Common Grounds,’ which investigates the role of commemorative religious fabrics in unfamiliar contexts, presented by Rele Gallery; first-time participant And Now’s presentation of materially abstract paintings by Leslie Martinez bridging queerness and border politics; and works by Ishi Glinsky, honoring Indigenous people’s connection to land through material exploration and reimagined production, at first-time participant Chris Sharp Gallery. For the full gallery list for Positions, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/positions. Nova Dedicated to galleries presenting new work by up to three artists, the Nova sector will feature 22 presentations from 23 galleries. Highlights include a solo presentation of new photographs and sculptures by John Edmonds, which continue his inquiry into human form and African art at Company Gallery; newcomer Yavuz Gallery’s exhibition of work by Pinaree Sanpitak, following her work’s inclusion in ‘The Milk of Dreams’ by Cecilia Alemani at the 2022 Venice Biennale; drawings and sculptures by Ukrainian artist Nikita Kadan, some of which have been realized in his current refuge shelter in Kyiv, at Galerie Jérome Poggi; newcomer K Art’s presentation of works by internationally-acclaimed artist Edgar Heap of Birds and emerging artists Erin Ggaadimitis Ivalu Gingrich, and Robyn Tsinnajinnie, whose works thread together a compelling narrative of Indigenous perspectives; and a dual installation by Los Angeles-based artists Anabel Juárez and Greg Ito, whose work explores the immigrant experience through a range of practices, from painting to large-scale sculpture and wall-based installation, on view at Anat Ebgi’s booth. The sector will also include a joint booth by: Super Dakota and Helena Anrather with a presentation of works by Julia Wachtel, investigating the construction of emotion and identity through media and mass culture. For the full gallery list for Nova, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/nova. Survey Featuring work created before 2000, the Survey sector includes 17 galleries, including nine newcomers to Art Basel Miami Beach. Highlights include a historical presentation of rare wood, marble, and bronze sculptures and works on paper by Cuban artist Agustín Cárdenas at Galerie Mitterrand; the second overseas solo exhibition of work by Japanese artist Ei-Q, including newly discovered photo-dessin and photo-collages, hosted by newcomer Watanuki Ltd./ Toki-no-Wasuremono; a debut art fair presentation of historic works from the 1970s to the 1990s by Milford Graves, with a range of mediums from multimedia sculptures to works on paper, at Fridman Gallery; Cristin Tierney’s booth of historic works by Dread Scott presenting a study of violence from the last 15 years of the 20th century; works from the two principal creative periods of Spanish artist Aurèlia Muñoz, whose work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and recently at the Guggenheim in Bilbao, at newcomer Jose de la Mano. For the full gallery list for Survey, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/survey. Edition The 2022 Edition sector will consist of 11 exhibitors, exemplifying the field of prints and editioned works. Exhibitors include Cristea Roberts Gallery (London); Crown Point Press (San Francisco); Gemini G.E.L. (Los Angeles); Carolina Nitsch (New York); Pace Prints (New York); Paragon (London); Polígrafa Obra Gràfica (Barcelona); Susan Sheehan Gallery (New York); STPI (Singapore); Two Palms (New York); and ULAE (New York). For further information, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/edition. Information on the Meridians and Kabinett sectors will be released in the coming weeks, along with details on additional fair programming, including 20th anniversary highlights. Museum Shows and Private Collections Visitors to Art Basel Miami Beach will have the opportunity to experience South Florida’s world-class museums and private collections, including: The Bass ‘The End of Imagination – solo exhibition by Adrián Villar Rojas’ ‘The Harvesters – solo exhibition by Jamilah Sabur’ ‘Phraseology – by various artists’ de la Cruz Collection ‘Together, at the Same Time’ El Espacio 23 ‘You Know Who You Are – recent acquisitions of Cuban art from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection.’ The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) ‘Michel Majerus: Progressive Aesthetics – first US museum survey’ ‘Nina Chanel Abney: Big Butch Energy’ ‘Hervé Télémaque: 1959-1964’ Locust Projects ‘Ronny Quevedo – uleole allez’ Margulies Collection at the Warehouse ‘The Italians’ ‘The Bitter Years’ ‘New European and American Painters and Sculptors’ ‘New Media’ Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) ‘Leandro Erlich: Liminal’ NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale ‘Haitian Collection Exhibition: Curated with Kathia St. Hilaire’ ‘William Kentridge: Ursonate’‘Scott Covert: I Had a Wonderful Life’ ‘Malcolm Morley: Shipwreck’ Rubell Museum ‘Alexandre Diop’ By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Art Basel. Special thanks to Art Basel Miami Beach for content republishing.

‘Tis the Season! Gulfstream Park Village to host its annual ‘Symphony in Lights’ holiday celebration, Nov. 12 - Dec. 31, 2022. Ring in the holidays at Gulfstream Park Village! Running nightly from Nov. 12 – Dec. 31, 2022, families are invited to come and see the seasonal lights display in the open-air lifestyle center. The property will be illuminated in more than 250,000 LED lights, all set to the sounds of holiday favorites and popular music from yesterday and today. A 10-minute light show will begin at the top of every hour from 6-11 p.m. To usher in the season, the public is invited to the ‘Symphony in Lights’ kick-off event on Saturday, November 12 from 7-10 p.m. Representatives from the Cities of Hallandale Beach and Aventura, as well as FPL and the YMCA of South Florida will be in attendance. WSVN meteorologist Vivian Gonzalez will serve as the emcee and the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida will perform a lively set along with the Valerie Tyson 8-piece band. Even Santa Claus himself will be present, led into the festivities by a group of elves and Nutcracker Stilt Walkers. A 10-minute light show dazzled in snowfall will then follow. Gulfstream Park is excited to share that this year will be even more special because there will be a brand new Christmas tree along with new experiences at every turn! Keep an eye out for a new Santa chair, elegant street light post ornaments, LED entrance lighting, a show-stopping tree topper and archway to Santa’s chair. ‘Symphony in Lights’ is not only the perfect opportunity to experience some holiday magic, but also to enjoy shopping, dining and boundless entertainment at Gulfstream Park Village’s open-air setting. The center’s 11 distinct home stores, including Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Z Gallerie, The Container Store, Bang & Olufsen and its newest addition BoConcept, offer the very best in holiday décor, entertaining and gifts. Dining destinations, including Yard House, Texas de Brazil, Christine Lee’s, Pastry Is Art, Häagen-Dazs and more offer a delicious break from holiday shopping. A full directory of shops, restaurants and entertainment can be viewed at www.gulfstreampark.com. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Gulfstream Park Village

Mega catering firm, Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production, has launched a new brand extension, Bill Hansen Luxe, that will provide high quality expertise for clients seeking opulent events with an over-the-top experience that is equal to or better than what one would expect from a five-star hotel. Luxury is about experience and the upscale market consists of individuals looking to dream big and bring that “wow” factor. Bill Hansen Luxe will provide clients with high-end food and beverage offerings in an elegant setting at some of South Florida’s top-rated venues. Some of the romantic venues the brand will be working with include Villa Woodbine, Ai Duponte, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Bella Mansion, Chateau on the Ocean in the Florida Keys and more. “We believe that the No. 1 rule of providing a first-class experience and luxurious service is to simply care about the clients,” said Bill Hansen. “Bill Hansen Luxe will open the door to more opportunities for work with the high-end client market, and we are excited to introduce it at a time when high end weddings and events are booming.” Bill Hansen Luxe will tap into the upscale client market to cater to high-end groups, celebrities, and couples. The brand extension will speak to this level of extravagance by collaborating with premier brands to offer over-the-top experiences, lavish decor, plating, F&B offerings and service. For example, the Bill Hansen Luxe team will curate tequila tastings with premium tequila brands and tasting experts to provide an immersive tasting for groups. The team at the luxe brand will also work closely with meeting planners and couples to curate a personalized menu from the hors d'oeuvres to the dessert. The food & beverage will be brought to life by Executive Chef Dewey Losasso who has years of experience working with high-end celebrities like Donatella Versace, Bill Clinton, “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson, Gloria Estefan and more. For weddings, couples looking to go above and beyond can toast with Dom Perignon champagne and indulge in Petrossian Caviar for an ultra-luxe delicacy. For the utmost care and attention, Bill Hansen Luxe will also collaborate with high-end wedding and event planners to deliver the clients’ over-the-top requests. To speak to this level of luxury, Bill Hansen Luxe will provide clients with a top-tier concierge service based on Bill’s decades of experience with Miami vendors. The luxe brand will work one-on-one with the client in choosing the right planner, venue, floral designer, or event decorator in South Florida. To offer an opulent presentation, Bill Hansen Luxe is partnering with Different Look, an event rental company specializing in elegant tabletop, to create customizable charger plates through the use of their own molds and silk screen. This 2022 trend will be brought to life by Different Look to give groups the chance to design dinner plates with initials, a family emblem or any special mark to add a unique element to the day. Clients can also design plates inspired by Versace, Christian LaCroix or Anna Weatherly for the ultra-luxe factor while staying up-to-date with the latest trends. Bill Hansen Luxe will also partner with premium designers to build out décor, creative lighting, and design to be synonymous with the memorable event. For more information about the services that Bill Hansen Luxe has to offer or to schedule a consultation, please visit their website at https://www.billhansenluxe.com/. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Bill Hansen Catering and Event Productions.

Binibi, an early-stage company dedicated to fostering early bilingual education has launched a collection of four Spanish-English sound books for babies and toddlers. The startup targets families who want to raise multilingual children. Cofounded by Ana Guzman and Luciana Yarhi, mothers and entrepreneurs born and raised in El Salvador, Binibi seeks to support parents in fostering bilingualism in their children from the earliest stage - when language development matters most. “Whether you are a native Spanish speaker or a beginner,” said Guzman, “and you want your child —or a child in your life — to speak Spanish, our books provide an interactive and engaging way to enhance your child’s language learning journey” By 2050, the U.S. will be the largest Spanish speaking country in the world. Research shows that the earlier children are exposed to a second language, the more likely they are to succeed. Binibi supports parents as they introduce Spanish at home during the critical years in a child’s development, when the brain is most receptive to language acquisition. Illustrated and voiced by Salvadoran talent, all of the books are fully bilingual with text in English and Spanish on every page, allowing English-first parents to understand what they're reading or hearing. The initial collection of four books aims to make bilingual learning fun and easy for children up to the age of five, with a unique full-sensory appeal that includes Easy to press buttons with sounds and songs on every page Bright colors and illustrations designed to engage to young learners Content vetted and approved by education specialists Popular nursery rhymes and songs, like founder favorite, “Los Pollitos Dicen” Online user guides to make the most of your reading time Rounded edges on sturdy, board pages perfect for little hands “"We are so proud to be building a bilingual education brand for kids at their earliest ages" continued Guzman. “Our goal is to make bilingualism accessible to parents everywhere. It’s exciting to know kids and parents will have a chance to get their hands on them this holiday season." Since their launch, Binibi has sold over 4,000 copies. Their books are available at stores such as Books & Books, Learning Express, and a myriad of stores across the country. You can also buy them directly on their website at www.binibi.co and or on Amazon with Prime delivery. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Binibi Books