Shop with a purpose this holiday season! Simbi, a female-founded, Haitian-based fashion accessory brand with the mission of improving lives one accessory at a time, is pleased to announce its new “Hippie Harvest” collection – just in time for the holiday season. Simbi enables positive change for Haiti by providing clean water, fair wage job creation and business opportunities for other local businesses. Simbi’s new “Hippie Harvest” collection features Sleepyz, Candy Coral Clay bracelets and hair accessories. With its range of flower, Mod and natural Mother Earth-loving prints and materials, the collection’s hippie modernism vibe is sure to be a hit with the free-spirited, festival-flitting flock. “We’re excited to debut our new ‘Hippie Harvest’ collection this holiday season,” said Birgit Grossmann Coles, co-founder of Simbi. “This collection reflects a time when women freed themselves from convention and society’s expectations. Sometimes style is a statement and, now more than ever, we need to be heard.” Haircare, skincare and self-care all in one portable satin bag! Made with silky soft satin, Simbi’s Sleepyz includes one scrunchie to keep hair salon-perfect and an eye sleep mask to protect the delicate area around the eyes during travel or beauty sleep – all in one portable pouch. The Sleepyz are priced at $19.99 each and available in three fun patterns including Disco Nap, Arrow Sleep and Wave Ashbury. Though inspired by the favorite edible candy bracelets from childhood, Simbi’s new Candy Coral Clay bracelets are meant to sweeten up one’s outfit, not their tummy. Handmade from Haitian mountain clay, hand rolled and glazed by Haitian artisans, this new collection is delectable and tasteful without the calories. The Candy Coral Clay bracelets retail for $30 and are available in Raspberry, Sea Foam and California Dreaming. The “Hippie Harvest” collection also includes hair ties in eight new patterns including Vans Check, Tutti Fruity, Mellow ’Shroom, Silverwaves, Arrowswift, Yogi Green, Free Love and Butterfly Kisses, priced at $3 each and Skinnyz scrunchies in six new color waves including Negroni Dots, Cheetah Power, Woodstock Flowers, Polka Dots, Flower Crown and Check Mate Mod, which retail for $4.50 each. The individual “Hippie Harvest” Swimbi scrunchies are priced at $6 each and available in six new colors and fun patterns including Saged Vibe, Palm Springs, Healing Herbs, Desert Sued, Pink Boa and Gray Drum. Made from quick-dry swimsuit fabric, each Swimbi Scrunchie’s surface produces less friction on damp or wet hair, for all of the hold that you need, with minimum tear. They dry eight times faster than a traditional cotton scrunchie and are far more resistant to shrinking and chlorine. Crafted to be the same size as a hair-tie bracelet, Swimbi Scrunchies are designed to not bend, break, rip, or crease even brittle bleached hair. Simbi’s best-selling Inspiration Charm Bracelets put the socially conscious, eco-friendly company on the map, and now includes expanded product offerings that include up-cycled bracelets, necklaces and custom charm engraving. During the week of Black Friday, Nov. 21-28, shoppers can stock up on their Simbi favorites with the code “BLACK25” for 25% off the entire site. Additionally, from Dec. 16-20, Simbi will offer a 15% site-wide with the code, “SIMBI15.” The last day to order in time for Christmas delivery is Dec. 20, 2022. “There’s nothing better than choosing a gift that makes someone happy, while also giving back to a cause that's close to their heart,” said co-founder Lori Manuel Steed. “Our ‘Hippie Harvest’ collection is a win-win for perfect gift giving!” Relying solely on solar-powered energy provided by NRG, Simbi’s manufacturing facility in Haiti has a zero-carbon footprint. The company uses organic, biodegradable products and follows a slow fashion commitment to sustainability that includes the reduction of the industry’s waste stream, decreases in water pollution and minimum contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. Every Simbi product sold provides funding to purify at least one gallon of water per day. Through its affiliation with DloHaiti's Watering Minds, a for-profit venture providing safe drinking water to underserved areas of Haiti through a decentralized water purification and distribution model, Simbi is able to bring awareness and give back to the local community. In keeping with its purpose to improve lives, Simbi aligns its product development and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor and environmental justice, and takes actions that advance societal goals. Simbi’s products may be found at simbihaiti.com, Amazon, EVEREVE, Whole Foods and approximately 1,000 retailers nationwide. For more information or to purchase the gifts that give back, visit https://simbihaiti.com/. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Simb.

Tickets to Miami City Ballet's (MCB) upcoming 22/23 season are on sale beginning September 6, 2022. With Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez leading the organization for ten seasons, MCB has risen to be one of the country's most critically acclaimed ballet companies, known for its world-class artistry, youthful energy, and distinct Miami flavor. The 2022/23 season opens October 21, 2022, with performances at the Arsht Center in Miami, Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, and Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $30. The ballets, performed to live orchestra, offer something for everyone with epic stories, modern twists, and noteworthy collaborations that see the worlds of fashion, technology, and music intersect. MCB’s 37th season opens with the world’s greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet. Here, the Shakesperean classic comes to life in a grand full-length ballet with opulent sets and costumes. The second program, Modern Masters, features the company premiere of Martha Graham’s joyous Diversion of Angels, marking the first Graham work to enter MCB’s repertory and José Limón’s pivotal The Moor’s Pavane based on Shakespeare’s Othello. The third program, Fresh & Fierce, features West Side Story Suite bringing Broadway to the ballet, as dancers act and sing some of Leonard Bernstein’s most popular songs. Entradas, the fourth and final program, invites audiences to experience seminal works by legendary choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins that anchor MCB to its roots. Special guest conductor, Tania León, a Pulitzer Prize-winning and 2022 Kennedy Center Honors recipient will lead the orchestra through Balanchine’s Symphony in Three Movements with music by Stravinsky and Square Dance by Vivaldi and Corelli, plus Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun and the company premiere of Antique Epigraphs both by Debussy. In Square Dance, Balanchine’s nod to American folk traditions gets a star-studded Miami-inspired update. With Balanchine’s choreography remaining the same, the reimagined classic will see the role of The Caller return but rewritten by Nicaraguan-born, Miami-raised lyricist, rapper, hip hop dancer, and playwright Rudi Goblen, Tony Award-winner Montana Levi-Blanco is tapped for costume design, Mariana Sanchez will create the sets, and Maria-Cristina Fusté will do the lighting design. In other highlights, MCB has commissioned three world premieres by diverse choreographers. Durante Verzola will premiere a work that celebrates his adopted home of Miami, featuring music by beloved Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona and designs by fashion icon Esteban Cortázar. Swedish innovator Pontus Lidberg will create a work set to music by minimalist composer Philip Glass that melds film and technology with costumes by Spiridonakos (from former Miami City Ballet soloist turned fashion designer Andrea Spiridonakos). Amy Hall Garner will also see a new work that explores the interplay between modern dance and classical ballet. Garner’s Rita Finds Home, a co-production with Joffrey Ballet, will also be performed by children from the MCB School as part of the company’s community engagement programs with dates to be announced soon. Of course, no season is complete without George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, filled with “exquisite dancing, music, and costumes.” (The Miami Herald). This year MCB has partnered with Brightline, the nation’s only provider of modern, eco-friendly intercity passenger rail service in the nation, to bring a little more magic to the season of joy with special packages to see the extravagant holiday show. Watch Lourdes Lopez discuss the season here. Ticket Information Subscribe for the best seats and savings. Premium Series (4-program) subscription packages start at $84. Subscriber benefits include pre-sale privileges, first access to the best seats, free ticket exchanges, and savings of up to 30% off single ticket prices. Flexible Create Your Own Series subscriptions are also available. Select from three or four performance combinations at your choice of theater on any available date. Add on George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® for 25% off. Singlet Tickets may be purchased beginning September 6 and start at $xx. Subscriptions and tickets may be purchased through the Miami City Ballet Box Office, Monday – Friday, 9am – 7pm, Saturday, 12pm – 4pm. Online: miamicityballet.org/subscriptions Phone or text: 305.929.7010 or Toll Free 877.929.7010 Mail: 2200 Liberty Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 By ML. Staff Images Courtesy of Miami City Ballet Season

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade is excited to announce it will host its annual black-tie “Wild About Kids” Gala back in person at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The event will kick off at 6:30 p.m. with registration, followed by a cocktail reception, and dinner in the Grand Ballroom at 8 p.m. Guests will once again enjoy dinner, dancing, live entertainment and an exciting program Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has faithfully delivered for 14 years. The evening, set amid a tropical forest of brilliant, lush greens and soft light, opens with a cocktail reception, courtesy of Bacardi and a stellar silent auction in the courtyard, featuring high-end items and exceptional luxury experiences. The three-course dinner will be held in the Grand Ballroom, where Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade will honor notable alumni, inducting them into the Class of 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame. The evening will feature a special performance by Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s youth members’ performing a musical showcase. The evening will conclude with live music, a DJ set and dancing. The silent auction will close out the event at 10:30 pm. South Florida’s top community leaders, philanthropists and influencers will be among the guests, who will enjoy a themed-evening full of surprises, a silent auction and much more. Guests will also have a special opportunity at the event to sponsor a child through donations. The proceeds raised will fund the Clubs’ crucial programs including its educational after school programs, tutoring and homework assistance, social skills, dance, arts & crafts, professional mentoring, and summer and athletic programs. These programs help children realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The 14th Annual “Wild About Kids” Gala is co-chaired once again by former Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO, Andy Stuart and his wife Allison Stuart, both long-time supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. Olga Guilarte, member of Boys & Girls of Miami-Dade’s Executive Committee, is the special event chair. Gala committee members from Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Board of Directors include Tom Bezold, Liana De Mena, Jackie Gonzalez, Maria Luisa Gonzalez, Rudy Lleonart, Yuni Navarro, Gabriela Rachadell de Delgado and Richard Rodriguez. Additional committee members include Jane Barrellier, Lisa Mendelson, Lily Pardo, Marianne Schmidhofer, Laura Sequeira, Rae Stein and Yolanda Valencia. “It’s an honor to host our 14th Annual ‘Wild About Kids’ Gala at the stunning Biltmore Hotel and we look forward to seeing everyone back in person,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “We are incredibly grateful and humbled by the continued support of our returning co-chairs Andy and Allison Stuart, our board members and our donors who are committed to providing great futures for our area youth.” “Allison and I are excited to have the gala back, after two years of not holding the event, and we are honored to return as co-chairs of Boys & Girls Clubs most significant fundraiser of the year,” said Andy Stuart. “We look forward to enjoying a wonderful night full of exceptional entertainment, dancing and dinner while raising much needed funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs.” For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, please contact Rhia Hunter at (305) 446-9910 ext. 108, or email rhunter@bgcmia.org or visit https://bgcmia.org/events/14th-annual-wild-about-kids-gala/. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade.

Of the many outstanding components of her game, Serena Williams may best be known for her commanding serve. Those serves, unleashed over the course of a 27-year professional career, arguably heightened the power and intensity of the women’s game, forcing her opponents to game plan for each wicked volley. To those chronicling her exploits as one of the world’s best tennis players, Williams served up a different challenge. As a scholar of sports journalism, I have observed how its practitioners have struggled to find their footing when it comes to establishing consensus about what exactly constitutes good sports journalism. Williams’ presence as a Black woman in a historically white, patriarchal sport, her commitment to activism and her willingness to bare her personal challenges to the public forced sports journalists to reevaluate professional norms that urged them to focus only on what happened between the lines. Apolitical origins Sports journalism emerged in the late 19th century and fully established itself as a distinct journalism genre when newspaper publishers, in an effort to attract wider audiences, moved away from being partisan party organs. Sports quickly became a lucrative way to sell newspapers. Those apolitical origins shaped its future trajectory. Success often depended on access to players and front office personnel, as well as cozy relationships with league officials. Chief among the outcomes of that arrangement was the general reluctance among sports journalists to cast a critical eye toward the role sports plays in our communities and greater society. In general, Americans often imagine sports as aligned with the values they hold dear. Journalists and public officials regularly talk about sports as the embodiment of a meritocracy and a reflection of the power of the individual to overcome any biases or challenges. Such media narratives fail to address how sports, despite all their feel-good moments, play a role in contributing to forms of discrimination and alienation. Reporters play in the toy box By the late 20th century – just when Williams was emerging as a tennis star – the industry had turned into an enormous multimedia profit-making enterprise at a time when newspapers’ ad revenue was starting to crumble. Sports journalists had come to be seen by their news peers as playing in a proverbial “toy box” within the wider newsroom. That is to say, their colleagues saw them as frivolous, lacking in a serious approach. They weren’t there to serve as watchdogs or contribute solutions, through their reporting, to issues affecting the nation or local communities. Serena Williams stretches for a backhand during the 1998 French Open when she was 16 years old Instead, sports journalists simply became known as sports gurus adept at parsing the finer points of a football receiver’s routes or debating the merits of a basketball team’s zone defense. And so when Williams turned professional in 1995 at the age of 14, early coverage sidestepped conversations about the the unique kinds of gendered racism that a Black girl from a working-class California neighborhood might face on the professional tour. As sociologist Delia Douglas has explained, tennis has a history as being accessible only to people who can afford to play at resorts, country clubs and tennis academies. It is also a sport with different rules for men and women, a practice that contributes to stereotypes about women athletes as weak, or less interesting, than their male peers. But the context of Williams’ entry into professional tennis often went unacknowledged. Coverage instead focused on the efforts of her father to train his daughters, the passing of the baton from Venus to Serena, and the sisters’ style of play. Moreover, woven through that coverage was an underlying suggestion that Serena Williams did not fit within the definition of respectable tennis, as reporters commented on her fashion choices or wondered if her style of play was damaging the women’s game. Sports don’t happen in a vacuum Practicing sports journalism by “sticking to sports” leaves reporters ill-equipped to cover news events that demand a wider lens. Such was the case in 2001 when fans at the Indian Wells tennis tournament subjected the Williams sisters to traumatizing racist insults, an experience that led the duo to boycott the event for 14 years. Researchers who studied the event found that most of the ensuing media coverage focused solely on the incident itself and provided little insight to address the forms of whiteness and patriarchy ingrained in pro tennis. This type of journalism is often described as episodic, in that it casts a light solely on the singular event, divorcing it from the forces that contributed to the specific situation. This framing technique is not uncommon in sports journalism. Coverage of the U.S. women’s gymnastics coach Larry Nassar, who was convicted of abusing dozens of athletes under his care, tended to focus on individual victim stories, while framing Nassar as “one bad apple.” And stories chronicling intimate partner violence committed by NFL players have a history of being framed similarly – a crime carried out by a singular individual, separate from a system that may foster violence toward women. But Williams demanded sports journalists do more than analyze her serve. She has spoken publicly from her own experiences about the tragedy of subpar maternal care for Black women. She asked journalists assembled at her post-championship match news conference at the U.S. Open in 2018 – where she had argued with the judge and been deducted a point – whether a man would be so acutely penalized for doing the same thing. Serena Williams questions whether she would have been penalized in the same way if she were a man at the 2018 U.S. Open. She has pushed the boundaries of women’s tennis, and in doing so, has insisted that women be treated better by journalists and event organizers, calling for an end to the pay disparities between men and women on the professional tours. Scholarship on sports journalism suggests the boundaries of the genre are rapidly changing. And the field is shedding its stick-to-sports ethos, in part, due to activist-minded athletes like Serena Williams. Words By Erin Whiteside Associate Professor of Journalism and Electronic Media, University of Tennessee. Special thanks to The Conversation for republishing permission.

Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort & Residences, Los Cabos, is warming up for its grand reopening and here at NUBA we have the inside scoop into some of the new features this majestic Resort will have. By booking with NUBA you can enjoy the following benefits: Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability Daily Buffet Breakfast for two guests per bedroom $100USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full) Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability Complimentary Wi-Fi As we remember the renowned firm, Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos is behind this architectural concept created especially for the property. For art enthusiasts the resort is an architectural marvel with a vast private collection of original works of art by César López-Negrete, inspired by the rich culture, landscapes and heritage of Baja. Jerónimo Gabayet, renowned Mexican landscaper, was in charge of enhancing the spirit of the destination using the oldest and most endemic plant and flower species of the region seeking, in addition to an unparalleled environment, the conservation of it. Another big attraction and one of NUBA´s favorite is El Gabinete "Del Barco," an indigenous art gallery within the property, which features regional artifacts and open spaces to enjoy the wonderful natural scenery. Seen through the eyes of Baja California explorer Miguel del Barco, El Gabinete's exhibit includes a whale skeleton of more than 13 meters long suspended on the ceiling, a collection of original historical maps, and much more. Solaz Resort, designed in harmony with the topography of the place, where the desert and the sea merge, is located between the two most coveted destinations in Baja California: Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. The resort offers extraordinary encounters with its local treasures delivering a tailored journey for its discerning guests. From visiting the art galleries of Todos Santos, exploring Cabo Pulmo with its extraordinary coral mantle for the most passionate divers, to having a mystical encounter with the whale shark and other titans of the sea. Solaz Resort will be the starting point of a transformative journey. New experiences abound at Solaz Resort. Unwind at the Ojo de Liebre Spa, the only one with cryotherapy in Los Cabos through a healing circuit within the spa complemented with thalassotherapy. Witness the first sports center in Los Cabos called CSC (Cabo Sports Center) where the 250-point ATP Mexican Tennis Open takes place, the Hotel has exclusive access to the complex and during the rest of the year it can be used for tennis clinics, Pickleball tournaments and other cultural and social events such as concerts and weddings without schedule restrictions for an unforgettable celebration. Also, for all the ocean lovers, Solaz will open a new beach bar to enjoy the sand and the proximity of the sea. Solaz has 3 olympic size infinity ocean front pools with two swim-up bars, 2 pools for the kids and over 1,300 feet of linear swimmable beach. Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort & Residences, Los Cabos not only reveals itself with an environment full of design and luxury, but will also be pleased to bring a NUBA approved culinary offer that will revolve around the most outstanding flavors of Baja California with 6 restaurants and unique culinary proposals, directed by renowned Chef Elihu Sepulveda. With a coastline that stretches from the Sea of Cortez to the Pacific Ocean and 350 sunny days a year, Los Cabos is Mexico's haven for international elite. Whale watching, diving, fishing, and surfing provide guests up-close experiences with Mexico’s wildlife and ecology. Nearby, Cabo San Lucas comes to life at night in vibrant bars and restaurants while San José del Cabo offers art walks and galleries as well as a prominent farm-to-table food scene. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Solaz.

Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes are intensely sweet and tangy. Add them to salads, pastas, pizza and more. Last week, a gift arrived at my front door: a huge basket of sweet, homegrown cherry tomatoes from my neighbor Matt’s garden. Inspired by Ina Garten’s Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad, in which she roasts halved plum tomatoes in a vinaigrette mixture to concentrate their flavor, I decided to slow-roast them. Doused in a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic, and cooked in a low-temperature oven for 2 hours, cherry tomatoes take on an intense, almost sun-dried tomato flavor while retaining their juicy texture. They taste like tomato candy! What’s more, they burst when you cut into them, creating a flavorful sauce for whatever you serve them with. Roasted cherry tomatoes can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, such as: As a side dish with grilled fish or meat With burrata cheese As a pizza topping Over pasta or risotto As a bruschetta or cracker topping with burrata, ricotta, or goat cheese As an omelette filling As a crepe filling Over avocado toast Puréed and strained to make roasted tomato soup (good hot or cold) WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE SLOW-ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES 2 lbs (3 pints) cherry tomatoes ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 275°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with wide heavy-duty aluminum foil. Put the tomatoes on the lined baking sheet and add the tomatoes with the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic. Using a rubber spatula, toss the tomatoes with the remaining ingredients. Roast for 2 hours, until the tomatoes are soft and beginning to burst. Serve hot or at room temperature. The tomatoes will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. HOW TO FREEZE ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES Roasted tomatoes can also be frozen for up to 3 months. It’s a good idea to divide them into individual portions to thaw as needed to add to pizza, pasta, omelets, crepes, etc. Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes are intensely sweet and tangy. Add them to salads, pastas, pizza and more. Servings: 6 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Hours Total Time: 2 Hours 10 Minutes INGREDIENTS 2 lbs (3 pints) cherry tomatoes ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 275°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with wide heavy-duty aluminum foil. Directly on the lined baking sheet, using a rubber spatula, toss the tomatoes with the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic. Roast for 2 hours, until the tomatoes are soft and beginning to burst. Serve hot or at room temperature. Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The tomatoes will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. If freezing them, it's a good idea to divide them into individual portions to thaw as needed. NUTRITION INFORMATION Per serving (6 servings) Serving size:about 1 cup Calories:117 Fat:9 g Saturated fat:1 g Carbohydrates:8 g Sugar:6 g Fiber:2 g Protein:1 g Sodium:388 mg Cholesterol:0 mg Special thanks to Jennifer Segal, for the recipe and images. You can support Jennifer by purchasing her cookbook, "Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook," featuring over 100 delightful recipes.

The term “phraseology” references the specific choice of words that a communicator, in this case the artist, uses to highlight certain topics. With the rise of the Conceptual Art movement in the 1960s, many artists began to create art that valued an idea or concept over the finished work. Artists wanted to redefine what art could be and the topics it addressed beyond visual aesthetics. In Phraseology artists merge form and idea by creating works that contain text, familiar phrases and poetry. Artists in Phraseology employ recognizable language, phrases or slogans that provide conflicting modes of observation to relay a new or different perspective. Placing text in the central role in their art practice, the artists use word play, political activism, subversion of advertising or appropriation of form to reveal, amplify and question histories and contemporary issues. Artists in the exhibition integrate personal experiences, political activism and recognizable advertising into their works. Vaughn Spann, Faith Ringgold and Sister Mary Corita Kent assert and reveal the histories of power in language and its potential for protest. Investigating the connection between words and images artists like Jamilah Sabur, John Baldessari and Roni Horn explore how we create meaning and memory through association. Through sculpture and reference to book forms, works by Rafael Domenech, Jack Pierson and Kelly Breez explore how text can literally and figuratively construct meaning. The works in Phraseology emphasize the personal power of expression through civic discourse during a time of increased activism. As a building block of communication, language gives voice to inner thoughts, connecting one’s feelings to the outside world. Language builds texts, books, speeches, poetry and documents to facilitate the exchange of ideas between people while circulating information through social and cultural networks.  Throughout history artists have included words, letters and language as elements in their work to make a statement, draw out emotion or to integrate personal experiences into their work. Phraseology includes works by John Baldessari, Kelly Breez, Kenturah Davis, Rafael Domenech, Jeffrey Gibson, John Giorno, Jim Hodges, Roni Horn, Sister Mary Corita Kent, Barbara Kruger, Pope L., Theresa Margolles, Yucef Merhi, Maynard Monrow, Jack Pierson, Faith Ringgold, Jamilah Sabur, Xaviera Simmons, Vaughn Spann, Tavares Strachan, Erin Thurlow and Martin Wong. Additionally, on long-term view on the museum façade and lobby are works by Sylvie Fleury, Pascale Marthine-Tayou and Lawrence Weiner. In addition to artworks, Phraseology will expand beyond the exhibition to include collaborations and public programming throughout its duration. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of The Bass Museum/ R Vaughn Spann Sou of the Revolutionary by Zaire Aranguren.

After a successful run in 2021, The Haunted Circus returns to Miami this fall with "Spooky Wonderland" an Alice in Wonderland themed Halloween event at Tropical Park Miami filled with with tons of spooky and wacky characters and activities to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Taking place from September 15 - October 30th, it’s an enchanting and thrilling experience the whole family can enjoy. This year, the circus has been invaded by the inhabitants of Wonderland. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole to meet your favorite characters, including the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, White Rabbit, Caterpillar and more. Activities include carnival games and rides, seven interactive game quests, an incredible 45-minute live Wonderland show featuring five performances, Wonderland-themed photo zones, pumpkin carving and smashing stations, tarot card readings, a petting zoo, face painting, balloons and more. Local food trucks and a Halloween-themed bar will be on-site with beverages and snacks available for purchase. Ticket options include: General Admission: $49 VIP (VIP lounge with unlimited buffet and tarot reading): $89 VIP Couple (VIP lounge with unlimited buffet and tarot reading for two): $169 Guests who book pre-sale tickets can enjoy a 40% off tickets general admission (valid for a limited time only). Only a limited number of guests can reserve tickets for the walk-around experience. Tickets can be purchased online at spookywonderland.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of The Haunted Circus

Phage therapy, also known as bacteriophage therapy, uses viruses to treat bacterial infections. The word bacteriophage means “bacteria eater,” and that’s exactly what these good viruses do. They attack only the bad bacteria and are harmless to humans, animals and plants. Although phage therapy sounds innovative and new, it has actually been used for more than 100 years and has proven particularly effective as an alternative to antibiotics. To learn more, Miami Living visited the Eliava Phage Therapy Center (EPTC), a pioneer in phage research and treatment. Founded in 1923 by Georgian physician and researcher Prof. Giorgi Eliava, the institute is based in Tbilisi, Georgia, and is a leader in phage research and therapy. It offers a range of consultations. It offers patients treatments and strategies for bacteriophage treatments for a range of complex medical conditions. Markin Abras spoke with Mariam Dadiani, Assistant Physician at the Eliava Phage Institute, to gain unique insight into phage therapy. Markin Abras: Where do phages originally come from? Mariam Dadiani: Phages are naturally produced viruses that are found everywhere in nature and in the human body, they are simply designed to attack certain strains of bacteria. MA: As far as I know, Eliava Phage Therapy Center’s main customers are from Europe, but what about the U.S. market? How has it changed over time? MD: We have always had patients from the United States, but the European clients outnumber the Americans because the main problem is distance. Americans have to take a long flight and stay here for 2 weeks. MA: What are the main reasons patients come to Eliava Phage Therapy Center? MD: Antibiotic-resistant infections continue to be the main cause of referrals, where antibiotic therapy has proven unsuccessful and often impossible. In addition, patients with intolerances and/or allergies to antibiotics also come for treatment with bacteriophages. We have also encountered a number of cases in which, despite susceptibility to antibiotics, antibacterial treatment has been ineffective, presumably due to the possible presence of a biofilm layer characteristic of chronic infections that is known to be difficult for antibiotics to penetrate. The most common diagnoses we deal with are urinary tract infections, lung infections, intestinal dysbiosis, chronic non-healing wounds, etc. MA: In the United States, there is very little information and virtually no licensed medical facilities offering phage therapy and services. Why is that? MD: Because phages are not FDA-approved and there are no international guidelines/protocols, the U.S. has always been skeptical because they view the treatment as “non-traditional medicine.” Funnily enough, phages were first discovered and widely used before antibiotics - even in the United States. Recently, phage therapy has become more important worldwide as antibiotic resistance becomes a major burden on the healthcare system. Eliava Phage Institute provides a treatment to combat multidrug-resistant superbugs, which pose a serious threat and have a high mortality rate. MA: Is it true that some types of phage do not work as well in treating bacterial infections? MD: That depends entirely on the type of phage used. Our phages are sterile filtrates of phage lysates. We have not often seen a strong immune response to phages. Our treatment plan consists of pauses where antibody levels drop. MA: Some phages can cause bacteria to become resistant. What would you tell patients who are concerned about this? MD: The risk of phage resistance is not as great as that of antibiotic resistance, to which there are no longer any alternatives. Our phage collection at the Eliava Institute includes thousands of phages, and we can prepare a customized, individual phage treatment from scratch, tailored exclusively to the patient’s specific strain of bacteria. More on Phage Therapy How Does it Work? Bacteriophages attach to bacterial cells and inject their genome into the cell, which over time replaces the bacterial genome. This process stops the bacterial infection because the bacterial cells causing the infection can no longer replicate. Because phages are very precise and selective, they are very effective in treating certain strains of bacteria. Phages are currently used therapeutically to treat bacterial infections that do not respond to conventional antibiotics. Evaluation and Treatment Patients visiting the Eliava Institute should expect to stay two weeks for appropriate testing, analysis of results and treatment. First, a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s needs, medical history and other factors is performed. Tests are also performed to further determine the patient’s needs. Once the diagnosis is made, phage therapy begins. Phages are taken orally, usually twice daily on an empty stomach or two hours after eating. The phages come in small glass vials and taste a bit like mushrooms. Since phages are live viruses, they should be stored in the refrigerator to ensure their effectiveness. Generally, treatment is given in 3 phases, each lasting about 20 days, with a 2-week break. The treatment has no side effects, as phages kill a bacterium only when it matches the specific strain. The phages provided to the patient are from Eliava BioPreparations LTD, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures bacteriophages and produces and develops the phage therapies. Availability Phage therapy is not yet approved for patients in the United States and Europe because antibiotics are less expensive, patented and profitable, and readily available. Phage therapy, on the other hand, requires individual assessment and treatment. It is currently available in Georgia, Poland and Russia. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first clinical trial for intravenous phage therapy in the U.S. in 2019, and in 2020, the FDA will approve the first clinical trial for nebulized phage therapy. Cost The cost of phage therapy is approximately $4,000 to $5,000, which includes examinations, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up consultations. Conclusion As antibiotic-resistant infections become more common, phage therapy offers an effective treatment for bacterial infections that has no reported side effects. It is uncommon in the West, but is commonly used in Georgia as part of medical care, especially in paediatrics, surgical procedures, intestinal issues, and infectious conditions. Contact New patients should contact EPTC by emailing the center at https://eptc.ge/contact with a brief explanation of their condition. They can expect a response within a few days, and most medical staff members speak English. Eliava Phage therapy Center Address: 3 Levan Gotua St, Tbilisi 0160 Home page: https://eptc.ge Phone: +995 32 272 86 86 By Markin Abras | Images courtesy of EPTC

Introducing Louis Vuitton’s Summer Stardust, a collection derived from star motifs, breezy ready-to-wear, and iridescent bags. The ready-to-wear offering includes lightweight apparel and beachwear with poolside accessories like a monogram bucket hat and towel to coordinate. You’ll also find the Maison’s beloved bag shapes in six new styles unique to the collection, featuring two new Stardust Capucines which glimmer in the sunlight to create an iridescent effect. By ML Staff | Images courtesy of LV

Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud and inspired by organic forms that reinterpret the design of the ‘70s, Saint-Germain is a sofa system capable of transforming any space into a warm and intimate landscape, infusing a pleasant feeling of domestic comfort. Soft and enveloping lines are present in all the elements of the collection, which includes diverse modules allowing to create linear, angular, or unconventional compositions, always characterized by an interplay of volumes and depths with welcoming appeal. From the haute couture materiality of bouclé fabrics to the contemporary elegance of hide, the finishing enhances the voluptuous volumes of Saint-Germain, making it aesthetically versatile. Click below to launch slideshow > The Saint-Germain sofa system is perfectly complemented with the quiet elegance of the Koishi coffee tables, characterized by organic shapes and sculptural yet minimalist lines. With Le Club, Jean-Marie Massaud reinterprets one of the archetypes of design, the voluminous hide armchairs of last century’s clubs. No compromise on comfort, or quality, for an armchair that lightens the shapes and materials in the name of casual elegance. A gem of minimalism, Orbit is a visually light and minimal coffee table that complements any space. Behind the apparent simplicity is a laborious and complex manufacturing process: the rounded top is welded to the conical bronzed glass base with a special UV technology, leaving no joint visible. Poliform Miami showroom address and phone number: Poliform Miami 4100 NE 2nd Avenue Suite 101 - 102 Miami, FL 33137 (305) 573-9950 Connect Online: Email: info@poliformusa.com Website: www.poliform.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/PoliformUSA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PoliformSpa Instagram: www.instagram.com/Poliform_official

Gucci dressed Jodie Turner-Smith, Greta Gerwig, Mélanie Laurent and Noah Baumbach to the premiere of “White Noise” during the 79th Venice International Film Festival opening night. Jodie Turner-Smith wore a custom Gucci black chiffon and pleated silk organza gown with rays of crystal embroidery and vivid orange velvet pleated hem detail with emerald green vinyl gloves, black leather high heel over-the-knee boots and a black satin bag with crystal bow closure. She completed her look with a selection of Gucci High Jewelry pieces from the Hortus Deliciarum Collection including a necklace in white gold, tsavorites and diamonds, choker in white gold, emeralds and diamonds, ring in white gold, rubies and diamonds, ring in white gold, Paraiba and diamonds and a ring in white gold, emeralds and diamonds. Greta Gerwig wore a Gucci black jersey pleated dress with deep V-neck and long wide sleeves with silver metallic leather high heel platform sandals. Mélanie Laurent wore a Gucci pale sand chiffon pleated gown with cape sleeves and sage green lace underlay with pale sand leather high heel platform sandals. Noah Baumbach wore a Gucci midnight blue two button contrast black grosgrain notch lapel tuxedo with a white evening shirt, black grosgrain bowtie and black leather lace-ups. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Gucci/Getty Images